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Hoover Convertible U4005 Not Working
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Post# 251274   9/25/2013 at 09:13 (3,837 days old) by vacuumalex ()        

Hey There,
I inherited my Great Aunt's Hoover Deluxe Convertible U4005 that has been barely used over the years. Anyway, I have tried using it to vacuum my office that has Berber carpet and I've noticed that the vacuum has a very hard time picking up large particles on the floor. It seems to me that it sweeps it up and flits the debris somewhere else, usually behind the machine. I was wondering do these old models shoot a lot of debris out the back where the converter slot is located? Or, is it possible because the bag loads from the bottom rather than the top, that a lot of the dirt is falling back down through? I change the bag regularly though. I've had bottom loaded bags before and I have never noticed this problem. My thought is that debris is blowing out the back where the converter would slip in. Even though the attachments' converter goes over the brushroll, it still has the old-fashioned slot kind in the back. Could it be the brush or the belt? I can't find Hoover Convertible belts anymore. Have to use a Eureka F&G Belt. I know the tension is a little different, but could that make that much of a difference. The motor works great from what I can tell and the brush spins pretty well too. Any thoughts or suggestions would be great! I'm about ready to retire the vacuum, because it's simply not doing the job. I hate to lose it. Thanks!


Post# 251277 , Reply# 1   9/25/2013 at 09:58 (3,837 days old) by ncovert (Grove City, PA)        

All Convertible models were notorious for kicking small particles out the rear. My U4411 does that with Kitty Litter.

You can find Hoover Style 48 (for the Convertible) belts online or check hardware stores. Eureka RD belts are bigger and wear out faster, but they will work on a Convertible.


Post# 251278 , Reply# 2   9/25/2013 at 10:20 (3,837 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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Alex,

Check the tool converter door to see if it is shut. It is best to use the proper belt. Check ACE Hardware or your local vacuum shop for the correct belt.


Post# 251279 , Reply# 3   9/25/2013 at 10:54 (3,837 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Kenny is absolutely right

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Sometimes the little 'door' stays open after attachment use. Make sure it is closed. Also, you CAN get genuine HOOVER belts...Use them.
It's a great cleaner. I have several. They work great here at my place.
John


Post# 251308 , Reply# 4   9/25/2013 at 16:54 (3,836 days old) by chan55 (Green Bay, WI)        
Convertible

Do you have the belt on the right way? I once was at a vac shop, and the guy told me half of the Convertibles that came in had the belt on backwards.



Post# 251315 , Reply# 5   9/25/2013 at 18:54 (3,836 days old) by vacman1961 (North Babylon, New York)        

Is the bag inflating????


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