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Replace the motor filter and the exhaust filter if you have one. The cloth bag may also need replaced. Overheating usually meAn something is restricting the airflow.
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Without knowing if you reside in the USA or elsewhere in the world, I cannot provide you with a source for purchasing replacement brushes and attachments.
Sorry for the delay in responding. I have done many searches and also contacted the maker of Tri Star vacuum products; they did not market the Tristar Steam Buggy.
Before you consider investing more money in your machine you may like to view this video:At this point the only source of replacement parts is likely the secondary or used market. If you search you will find some products offered in places like ebay. For example:
you have a clog someware. you should invest in a tristar cleaner. cheep vacs dont have near enough power to get much more than the stuff ontop. i am a tristar authorized distributer,you can call me just to talk 866-635-9254 or go to tristarclean.com call me3 when you are ready to buy a tristar. John
http://geeksquad.fixya.com/ThreadView.aspx?prdid=0&thid=628433 Generic problem for all Vacuums Possible engine blow-up in Tristar vacuum Posted by skutch on May 28, 2008 5 days ago I was using the vacuum, and after 10 mins or so, I smelled a slight electrical burning smell and i immediately turned it off. i tried again yesterday to use it, and almost immediately after turning it on I heard a pop, saw what looked like blue flames somewhere inside, and again it smelled like it was burning. Of course I immediately turned it off and haven't touched it since. Seems to me the engine is a goner, but I believe it has a lifetime guarantee. So where do I get a new engine? I live in the Dayton, Oh area so if you know of anyone that services Tristars in this area I'd be most appreciative. Thanks! Hello, I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. If you are getting an electrical burning smell it is your vacuum motor and you need to replace it. I am not sure if you have a lifetime warranty or not – most warranties are for 1, 2 or 3 years on electrical parts but I can try to give you a website or phone number to TriStar to see if they can help you on this matter. Question? How old is the vacuum and what is the dop? Listed below are some of the phone #’s that might be able to help you. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions. http://www.a-1vacuum.com/1-800-657-1874Customer Service http://www.vacuumcleanershop.com/tristar-motors.htm1-877-822-8227 9am to 5pm EST Thanks, Don the Vac Man Go Ahead. Use Us.
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