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Kenmore canister model 116.25512 won't sta...




By elldee on Oct 25, 2007

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Vacuum cleaner only runs when hose is inserted into Power Mate attachment, and only when switch (located on the hose unit) is set to "carpet."  Does not turn on when set to "floors). 

When hose is not hooked up to the Power Mate, I can't turn the unit on at all. 

thanks for any perspective you can offer -

lenny
lendiamond@sbcglobal.net

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Jun 08, 2008

-   Kenmore Vacum Model # 116.23512300. Vacum has power out to hose. No power out of hand control when set on floor or carpet . I tested the vacum with another hose and it works fine. Could the power switch be bad
for the floor and carpet controls.-   Guest

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posted on Feb 14, 2008
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reddevil6

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Sounds like you have a switch problem. Some of the Sears models also have a relay in them, which could be bad. The complete model isn't stated so couldn't look it up. But you can go to Sears.com, click on parts, enter your complete model number and a parts list with diagram of parts will come up.
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