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Thread Number: 43190
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
What model is this particular Kenmore |
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| Post# 451474 , Reply# 1 4/11/2022 at 17:13 (757 days old) by toddreg (Dalton) | ||
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How do I acess Motor cavity I can not find any screws or way to access the end of the machine where the motor resides. Any help? | ||
| Post# 451475 , Reply# 2 4/11/2022 at 18:01 (757 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
116 is the model prefix, which means it's a Panasonic made machine. Lots of people will call these a Model 116 but it's not really accurate.
Here's the assembly and parts diagram: www.searspartsdirect.com/... There should be tabs on either side of that canopy that release it and then under that take the two screws off and the top should lift off. There's not a foam around the motor on this model. If you still have the red filter frame, what I would do is scrape off the rest of the disintegrated foam. Then I would buy a foam window air conditioner filter that you cut to fit. Then you can cut that to fit the filter frame and either place it behind the frame or glue it in place. I have replaced a few vacuum filters this way. I would use the Duck Brand AC filter that you can get at Walmart, as it's thinner. There's also a foam material that goes over the exhaust vent of the vacuum, you can replace that as well. | ||
| Post# 451476 , Reply# 3 4/11/2022 at 18:04 (757 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA) | ||
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On the newer models you mention with the foam around the motor, I find it's usually still in good shape, but needs to be cleaned every 5 years or so. It gets clogged with dust from the carbon brushes and if you wash it out and let it dry, you get much better airflow.
I usually also take any parts that don't have wiring in them and give them a bath in hot soapy water, then polish with a soft cloth, gets the machine looking like new and gets rid of odors. | ||
| Post# 451549 , Reply# 7 4/13/2022 at 09:35 (756 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 451567 , Reply# 9 4/13/2022 at 16:20 (755 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN) | ||
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Sears Other than this model having screws at rear instead of front just do the above and cover labeled as "1" on Sears parts diagram will unsnap and lift off. | ||
| Post# 451596 , Reply# 10 4/14/2022 at 10:28 (754 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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