Hoover Windtunnel On/Off switch will not turn Off...Switch seems to work O.K. when pressed directly but not with handle switch...It will turn on but not off..Cam seems to be intact on switch actuator..How does switch come out? Thanx

The switch to turn the brush roll on and off is on the top cover of the nozzle housing

here is manual > http://hoover.com/file/552/

check out the link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=wRoqZnZ4h0w&feature=endscreen

Well, you have to deal with it, you have to play with this electrical things if you want to fix this problems.

The good news is, the sources of the problems is the switch already broken.The first things before you do anything is, find this switch on the market first to changes the old ones.Then, remove the power cord from the outlet of course.

After have it, then you must open the old switch, and remove it from the unit by cutting the cables using cutter/ pliers or anything.But remember, you must remember the locations of each cable that been cut, you can use Camera Cellphone to make sure of it if you like.

Then put the cables back together with the new switch, after all done, clean all the mess and try operate it.

Hope it works!!!

Hi there SmartAlec from NelsonVacuums.com.au here. I have a U6445 but i suspect there is little difference. Mine has only 2 screws as well and it also was very stiff. After a bit of medium pressure and a twist side to side mine came off.

There are a number of Hoover vacuums that are subject to a recall due to an overheating on/off switch. Check out this web site to see if your is included. You'll need the model number and serial number from the back of the unit. The manufacturer will direct you to an authorized repair center for a free replacement of the defective switch.
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05156.html

on the back of the handle down below the grip you will see 4 screws take them out.then slide the handle out towards the back.on the sides of the handle you will see small notches those are the snaps the hold it together.the handle will come apart.feel free to call me if you need help i don't charge just like to help people save money.if there is a cord cradle there you may have to take that off also,held onby 2 screws.314-628-9153

I have the exact same problem as you have. Have you found a solution since you posted on Mar. 18, 2009? Thank you.

replace the switch.

These switches go bad, best to just replace it. Could have a problem with the rod inside the handle.

The on/off switch in Hoover Windtunnel upright vacuum cleaners is operated by a lever in the handle assembly.  remove the two screws on the back ovf the vacuum and see if the lever has bypassed the switch assembly.  if so, re-assembly should fix the problem.  It is also possible that the switch activating lever has broken.  If so, replace the activating lever.