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Hoover U6437-900 / U6439-900 Windtunnel Bagged Upright Vacuum

Hoover Wind Tunnel ON/Off Switch (by 4 users)

posted by taysnana2000 on Jul 13, 2008

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My Hoover Wind Tunnel Bagged Vacuum is about 18 months old and used maybe once every couple of weeks. the on/off switch has totally quit working. the only way to turn it on/off is to unplug. Ideas???

I have the same problem.

3 Other Users Have The Same Problem

Comment by catran, posted on Jul 28, 2008

My switch is broken also, how do I get the handle off without breaking it?? I removed the screwa but it won't come off. There is a hole above the screws that I know you need to use somehow to disengage the cable for the self propel, but I can't figure it out.

Comment by catran, posted on Jul 28, 2008

My switch is broken and I can't get the handle off to reach the rocker switch.... any ideas?

Comment by Guest, posted on Jul 17, 2008

Same deal, can't shut it off.

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posted on Jul 28, 2008

beb11

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This happens all the time on our vacuum. Just remove the handle and switch the button manually inside. You will have to do this from time to time as the power switch on the outside will constantly stop working. This, along with the belt replacements are the common complaints on this machine.

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Solution #2

posted on Jul 19, 2008

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Replace the rocker switch inside the handle. Part #28161067, it's about $2.50.

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