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My Lux 2100 died.
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Post# 214964   1/20/2013 at 15:13 (4,084 days old) by kirbyguy (Columbia, MO)        

pulled the cord out and heard an unusual grinding noise from the cord winder Plugged the machine in and dead. It was working just fine a couple of days ago. Today no power, not even the little plug light on top glowed. Its just dead. And when I tried to retract the cord it wouldn't retract. I've never had a problem with one of my Lux cord winders before.

Any ideas?

Thanks



Post# 214985 , Reply# 1   1/20/2013 at 17:06 (4,084 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)        
Cord winder

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I have no idea why there's no power. As for the cord winder, if it won't retract, then the spring is sprung This needs professional repair. The spring is a strong steel coil, and razor sharp. Do not attempt to work with it, you could be baddly cut! The only thing I can think of is that the cord has been severed inside the winder.

Get it to a repair shop.


Post# 214987 , Reply# 2   1/20/2013 at 17:07 (4,084 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

Did the cord winder terminal(s) dislodge/break off? That might be the cause for the Lux to not operate & the cord winder jammed.

Post# 214990 , Reply# 3   1/20/2013 at 17:34 (4,084 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)        

With the 2100, I would say just replace the cord reel I had the same problem with mine.

Post# 215008 , Reply# 4   1/20/2013 at 19:58 (4,084 days old) by smith (North Carolina)        

Sounds like the cordwinder needs to be replaced to me as well.

Post# 215058 , Reply# 5   1/21/2013 at 06:53 (4,084 days old) by kirbyguy (Columbia, MO)        
Cord winder

Thank you all for your replys.

Post# 215287 , Reply# 6   1/22/2013 at 10:08 (4,083 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
2100 cordwinder

On earlier models(came to US from Canada in 85 and steadily improved) the reel can crack around the metal contact rings and separate.You would need a good donor CW or complete assemblies are available.The above can not be repeated enough-Use CAUTION around any cordwinder spring!!!--Service hint-the 2100 is to be taken apart upside down(wheels up)after side strips removed.

Post# 215289 , Reply# 7   1/22/2013 at 10:25 (4,083 days old) by collector2 (Moose Jaw, Sk)        

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If you were getting a grinding sound chances are either the contacts have bent / broken, or the rings on the take up reel have broken loose. As you mention that the cord isnt rewinding I would suspect the latter. The cord breaking at the reel is also quite common. Either one is an easy fix. And dont be intimidated by the spring - it isnt a problem if you treat it with a bit of respect. I'm thinking that a broken piece of the reel may have jammed the spring too - not allowing it to retract.

The reel itself is about a $15 part but you can buy a complete cord reel assembly if you dont feel up to the repairs.

Doug


Post# 215309 , Reply# 8   1/22/2013 at 12:35 (4,083 days old) by vacu-finder ()        

2100 cordwinder

"On earlier models(came to US from Canada in 85 and steadily improved) the reel can crack around the metal contact rings and separate.You would need a good donor CW or complete assemblies are available.The above can not be repeated enough-Use CAUTION around any cordwinder spring!!!--Service hint-the 2100 is to be taken apart upside down(wheels up)after side strips removed. "

I have taken them apart rite side before many times, It is better upside down though I agree..!



Post# 215329 , Reply# 9   1/22/2013 at 15:32 (4,082 days old) by kirbyguy (Columbia, MO)        
Circuit board & Cord winder chard.

Not only was the cord winder chard & warped, so was the wiring & circuit board under the top cover plate. I never smelled any thing such as over heated wires or melting plastic or unusual sounds from the motor. It appears it had some electrical shorting goin on causing a meltdown.

I'm sorry to say this not so old Lux is beyond my fixing ability.

Thank you so much for all your replies.



Post# 215441 , Reply# 10   1/23/2013 at 09:54 (4,082 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
2100

Charring/shorting--This much damage is unusual.Most of the few problems with 2100 are CW or minor switch trouble.At least as with all of us it's not your only vac!--Upside/Rightside--Elux service centers had a 'cradle'molded to the shape of top side to rest in on bench.But either can work depending on problem area.


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