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Thread Number: 19149
Picked up a Whispertone Canister for $10 |
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| Post# 211395 , Reply# 1 12/27/2012 at 23:45 (4,128 days old) by nubz3760 () | ||
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heres a closeup 
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| Post# 211396 , Reply# 2 12/27/2012 at 23:47 (4,128 days old) by nubz3760 () | ||
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heres a pic of the variable power control 
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| Post# 211397 , Reply# 3 12/27/2012 at 23:47 (4,128 days old) by nubz3760 () | ||
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the power nozzle 
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| Post# 211398 , Reply# 4 12/27/2012 at 23:49 (4,128 days old) by nubz3760 () | ||
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the attachments 
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| Post# 211451 , Reply# 5 12/28/2012 at 11:09 (4,128 days old) by nubz3760 () | ||
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Does anybody know when this was made? I think its from the 90's. I dont see a model number anywhere, the the base and p/n have 2 strings of text etched on the bottom. Is that how kenmore does its model and serial numbers? They look to be done by hand. | ||
| Post# 211464 , Reply# 6 12/28/2012 at 12:51 (4,128 days old) by FantomFan (Rochester, New York) | ||
kenmore | ||
| Post# 211480 , Reply# 7 12/28/2012 at 14:51 (4,128 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada) | ||
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| Post# 211502 , Reply# 8 12/28/2012 at 17:21 (4,128 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
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| Post# 211505 , Reply# 9 12/28/2012 at 17:52 (4,128 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
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Here it is! From the 1991 Fall/Winter catalog. This was the TOL canister.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO fan-of-fans's LINK | ||
| Post# 211538 , Reply# 10 12/28/2012 at 21:25 (4,128 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
Nick
Nice score there! I love Kenmore canister vacuums from the 80's & 90's. I think back then, they were perhaps the best value/ best buy for a powerhead canister. Back then, the joke was you could spend $1,000 for a Filter Queen, $2,000 for a TriStar, or $500 for a Kenmore, & all had the same double-stage Ametek motor!
A word of caution though....do treat this vacuum with some care. I have seen a couple of these vacuums come in for repairs, & it's usually the relay box, as with most Kenmore canisters. However, this particular relay box, seeing that it also controls variable motor speed, is extremely pricey & is also getting hard to obtain now. In fact, I would suggest contacting Sears & purchasing a spare relay box, & set it aside, should you decide to use this vacuum regularly. That way you won't be disappointed if it breaks down on you. Enjoy vacuuming with your Kenmore....Rob | ||
Post# 211540 , Reply# 11 12/28/2012 at 21:39 (4,128 days old) by Durango159  (State College, PA) |
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Looks Good!! | ||
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Post# 211542 , Reply# 12 12/28/2012 at 21:45 (4,128 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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If the power nozzle isn't staying up, it may be a bad foot pedal. They are easily replaceable and cheap. If you're friendly with your local vacuum shop then perhaps they may be able to help you diagnose it with out charging.
For loss of power I would check the pins and sockets all from where the hose connects to the canister to the power nozzle quick release. Chances are one of them isn't too good. You might also try running a multimeter on everything and trying to identify if its the suction unit, hose, wands, or power nozzle. I can't see any hose kinks but I would THOROUGHLY inspect the hose. Kinks, cuts, whatever. If wiggling the hose turns power on and off then your problem is most likely there. Does your hose rotate at the hose handle? If it does one of those pins may be broken. Hope this helps. Keeps us updated!! Rob | ||
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Post# 211557 , Reply# 14 12/28/2012 at 22:30 (4,128 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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The 360 degree hose swivel??
I never heard about that but absolutely, that 360 degree hose swivel probably has a loose prong. I've never tried repairing one at the canister connection so I personally can't offer advise on that but perhaps someone else on here knows how to gain access to that assemble where the wiring is, then you probably just have to re-sodder a loose wire, unless its burnt.
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| Post# 211564 , Reply# 15 12/29/2012 at 00:33 (4,127 days old) by nubz3760 () | ||
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the plastic isnt melted at all but you can tell the hose moves around at the base and wiggles the connection | ||
| Post# 211567 , Reply# 16 12/29/2012 at 00:45 (4,127 days old) by BriGuy (Wichita, Kansas) | ||
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