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Riccar 8850 Vacuum - Page 8 Questions & Answers
Broken belt
Remove the bottom plate to gain access to the belt.
Coin in motor riccar vacuum
It's impossible to get a coin the motor of most Riccar models. Take it to your dealer to see if it's possible with your model.
Clutch on a riccar 8955 not turning
The clutch has to be adjusted occasionally and the rubber pad holder sometimes wears out after 5 or 10 years of use. If you can't figure out why it's not working properly take it to your dealer.
Vacuumed a paper clip up in my Riccar vacum cleaner
It depends on which model and where the clip went. On most models it will just suck the clip right into the bag causing no harm to the vacuum. If you can't find it and don't hear any funny noises it probably will not cause any harm. You can have it checked out by your Riccar dealer to be sure.
Riccar upright beater bar won't spin
Start by replacing the belt. Stretch belts should be replaced at least once per year because they lose elasticity. If that doesn't solve it have it check out by your Riccar dealer. It may be the clutch pad or might need adjusted.
Where is riccar radiance filter reset button
Remove the bag door, you will see a little round rubber piece about 1/4 in diameter on the motor cover. Remove the rubber piece and very gently push the button while the brush roll motor is running
Why does my riccar supralite vacuum makes a loud rattling noise like the roller is banging around?
You have something wrong with your brush roll or you have damaged the fan. Remove the brush roll and belt and turn the vacuum back on, if the noise is gone it is likely something wrong with your brush roll, if the noise persists you probably have a broken fan. You have to remove the motor and fan housing after removing the top cover, unscrew the bolt holding the fan on and install a new fan (you can get one from any Riccar or Simplicity vacuum dealer)
Riccar 8995 no suction
I think you mean it's an 8955, Riccar has not had a 8995 model. If there is no suction in the hose it has to have something clogging it. Open the little round opening on the back of the vacuum where the hose attaches to see if you have suction there.
Belt on a riccar
It depends on the model, most models require simply removing the bottom plate and replacing the belt in place of the old belt.
Riccar model 8625 need compatible repalcement motor for original Ametek # 117405-00 12 amp no longer available ?
You can likely get any 8000 series motor to fit but there are different motors and you really need to talk to a qualified trained Riccar repair technician to determine the proper motor for your model. Your model is almost 30 years old and a newer motor would be difficult for the average homeowner to safely install. You were given good advice because they told you to discuss it with a qualified retailer for the proper way to safely get your vacuum running again. If done properly there could be many more years of usable service left I your old vacuum. If done wrong it could cause damage to the motor or other parts of the vacuum or even cause a fire, death or injury.
Beater bar inop
Could be a stretched belt, a slipping clutch if it has one or a problem in the floor selector switch if it has one.
Riccar 100 thermal switch on vacum doesn't reset
If the button will not reset it is possible it has not tripped. They can go bad but it is very rare. You can remove the wires from it'll bypass it. If the vacuum runs after you bypass it then it should be replaced.
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