Top 20 Kenmore 23613 Progressive PowerMate Bagged Canister Vacuum - Page 5 Questions & Answers

If you remove the headlight cover you will find two screws that need to be removed, than flip the power nozzle over and you will find a little catch on each side of the cover, if you pull or pry the cover out a little the cover can be removed from the nozzle housing.

Go to www.searspartsdirect.com you can more than likely find instructions there.

Not sure about your machine but normally there would be a fitting on the "exhaust" side where the hose can be attached or if its an electronic control, it should be on the machine.??

I would need to hear the noise to make a guess what is causing it.

This is a touchy question. I think that if you measure the belt for length and thickness, there's a good possibility that you could fine another cheaper belt on the Internet or at Lowes, Mennards, Home Depot and ect...... Good Luck

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I found this on the Sears website, I'm just copying it. There are 2 possible solutions here. It can be difficult disassembling parts on your own vacuum. I have taken some time to research your question here on the Manage My Life website and I noticed that someone else had asked a similar question with a posted response from an expert. I attached the link below if you are interested in viewing. I hope the link that I provided is helpful. Have a great day. by afritz afritz Earned 1,558 community points in Click">Upright Vacuums May 26th, 2011 I understand the issue you are having with removing the swivel wheel assembly. From your reply I see that you have the other style design which is quite similar but with out the locking tabs exposed. I don't always relate this way of removing the swivel wheel because people are afraid that they will damage the base of the vacuum. Use a large flat bladed screwdriver and get it up under the swivel plate and pry the wheel assembly off. The manufacturing engineers were of the opinion that this part would not break so I think when they designed the part they did not have in mind that someone may replace it. This makes it difficult to replace. When installing the new one you will need to press it into the hole so it will snap into place. Let me know how it goes. Sam A. by Sam A Earned 6,102 community points in Click">Upright Vacuums May 27th, 2011 Thank you for your question. I can understand wanting to know how to replace the swivel caster on the vacuum base assembly. To replace the caster you will need to use a pair of needle nose pliers and pinch back the clips and then drive the caster from the base. I suggest that you support the base between two short pieces of wood so the caster can be pressed out the bottom without touching the support. As you can see by the new one it will snap into place in the hole of the base after you remove the old one. I hope these instructions will help. Thank you for using Manage My Life. by Sam A Earned 6,102 community points in Click">Upright Vacuums May 27th, 2011

Do you need the belt or the directions for changing the belt? Sears Parts Direct has the manual for the 116.58612790 here: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Kenmore-Parts/Vacuum-Parts/user-manuals/manual-downloads/Model-11658612790/0582/0640500?modelNumber=11658612790&diagramPageId=&documentId= . The direct link to the manual is http://c.searspartsdirect.com/mmh/pd_download/lis_pdf/OWNM/L0802691.pdf . See pages 14-15 of the manual. To replace the belt, you need to remove the light cover and then the light bulb. Press in the sides of the cover and lift to remove it. the bulb needs to be pushed in and then turned couter-clockwise. Remove the cover screws. Then flip over the Power Mate and use the flat blade screwdriver to release both tabs. Turn the Power Mate back to right side up and press on the handle quick release pedal and lower the swivel. Tilt the cover forward until it snaps free. Carefully, use your screwdriver to pop the brush supports free on both sides to remove the brush. Slide off the old belt. (If needed, slide off the brush supports and washers. Clean the brush before reassembling the unit. Then replace the brush supports and washers.) Push the belt on motor drive and then onto the brush sprocket. Push the brush supports back into place on the base. (Make sure that this isn't assembled upside down.) Then line up the front of the cover with the base and tilt the cover back into place. Press firmly until you hear both sides click into place. Replace the cover screws, light bulb and bulb cover. The belt is available here: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/Kenmore-Vacuum-Parts/742024/0020/116/Model-11658612790/0582/0640500.html . This is part number 5285; it's the direct replacement for the original 742024 belt. I hope this helps. Cindy Wells

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My powermate has a little pedal on the bag of the beaterbar housing that you press all the way down with your foot and then release. Each time you press down it changes the height from 'xlo' to 'lo' to 'med' to 'high' and then it starts over again. See the attached picture

Get it checked out and do not use as it could cause a fire. Pull the plug and do not plug in.

Try this link http://i.sears.com/s/d/pdf/mp-tc/10128154/prod_1618350412 Or google Kenmore 10340 14.4-Volt Cordless 2-in-1 Stick Vacuum Scroll down the page and you'll see a link to the manual

Try wiggling the wire and where the hose swivels to attempt to determine where it may be shorting out. It could be the wire or the plugs where the wires connect if your model has them. Inspect these areas closely to find your short.

Replacement cost for comparative model depends on how old the model was. A newer model may not be near the same as an older model.

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It is probably time to replace it. There is a thermal protector that is tripping because of a problem with the motor.

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Hey, this is Leland with Crucial Vacuum, If your the brushroll is not moving there could be several problems Firstly, the motor may be the problem. If you hear any noises while the machine is running, you should contact the original manufacturer for trouble shootingsolutions. Secondly, your vacuum may be in need of new parts. By changing either the brushroll or belts, you should be able to increase the quality of the suction. --- You can purchase replacement parts for Kenmore vacuums direct from Crucial Vacuum with free shipping and an exclusive 10%coupon for Fixya.com readers, use code: FIXYA10 http://www.crucialvacuum.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=kenmore I hope this was helpful! If you would like further assistance, please feel free to give us a call at 877.750.9239. We have helpful and friendlycustomercare representatives on the line ready to assist you. Leland Newman Crucial Vacuum Customer Care

Remove the filter / bag from the compartment, close the cover and briefly turn on the vacuum - is there suction? If so, check that the bag isn't already full / or replace with a new bag. Make sure it the bag is not being pinched / caught under the cover. If no suction, look closely at the edge of the filter / bag compartment opening of the vacuum. There should be a gasket that the cover presses against to help ensure a good seal. If this gasket is missing, cut, has an object lodged on it or is otherwise damaged - it may be preventing proper sealing of the door; allowing air to be pulled through the gap in the seal - and responsible for the loss of suction at the hose.