I have a 1985 Kenmore canister vacuum model 116.2432680. I'm looking for a replacement motor - part number 700589. Sears parts direct says it is no longer available and I have been unsuccessful in locating an after market replacement.
I kno wthat today's kenmore canisters are rebranded Panisonics. DOes anyone know who was making kenmore canisters back in 1985?
This vacuum and I have been together for as long as I can remember, and I'm not willing to give up on her.
Any help you can provide would be sincerely appreciated.
Thanks!
Post# 200052 , Reply# 1 9/9/2012 at 08:35 (4,245 days old) by sbakerde(Millsboro, DE )
I can order those motors from my supply company. The original motors out of the kenmores are not identical to Filter Queen and Tristar, Kenmore used a similiar motor with a larger field coil and taller armature. The larger motor also fits the old Miele canisters. A filter queen motor will work but isn't an identical replacement. Just the motor sells for about $150. From the model number you provided you don't have a relay in this canister. I believe your machine was made by Panasonic but there is a chance it was rebadged whirlpool also.
Based on hints from some of the members, I was able to locate the exact replacement motor for my kenmore model 116.2432680 canister vacuum. The exact replacement motor is an Ametek Lamb model 119347-00. I was able to order it from Grainger (their part number is 3EAK7).
I've attached a picture of the motor I received. Thanks to everyone for your comments an suggestions!
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