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Burning smell When i start up my vaccuum it gives off a burning smell, it still picks up & operates
like it should just leaves the house smelling like ive had a fire. Any advice on how to fix will be greatly appreciated.
Hoover U8146-900, same problem, but my unit has no belts. What else could it be? There are two motors, one for suction, one to turn agitators. Would replacing either or both of these motors fix the problem?Hoover U8146-900, same problem, but my unit has no belts. What else could it be? There are two motors, one for suction, one to turn agitators. Would replacing either or both of these motors fix the problem?
Mine also smells like a fire except it wont' stay running. It tries to turn on/run for a few seconds (while stinking) and then it stops. I think it may be a motor but I cannot find where the motor is or how to replace that.Mine also smells like a fire except it wont' stay running. It tries to turn on/run for a few seconds (while stinking) and then it stops. I think it may be a motor but I cannot find where the motor is or how to replace that.
AnonymousDec 09, 2008
i have the same problem. the belt was replaced a few months ago...i haven't had the vacuum for even a year. i've replaced the filter and it still smells. It picks up fine, but i'm scared it's gonna catch fire or something. the hoover website is undergoing maintenance so i guess i'll put in a call to customer service
i have the same problem. the belt was replaced a few months ago...i haven't had the vacuum for even a year. i've replaced the filter and it still smells. It picks up fine, but i'm scared it's gonna catch fire or something. the hoover website is undergoing maintenance so i guess i'll put in a call to customer service
I have had my WindTunnel for 2.5years. It works fine, but now leaves a burning smell throughout the house.I have had my WindTunnel for 2.5years. It works fine, but now leaves a burning smell throughout the house.
AnonymousFeb 03, 2009
Same problem - hot burning smell whenever we run it. I checked belt and it looks fine - but will try replacing it.
Same problem - hot burning smell whenever we run it. I checked belt and it looks fine - but will try replacing it.
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Replace the belt. It is probably stretched and is slipping. This will produce the smell your describing. These belts should be changed at least once a year.
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The response by Lynnette is in reference to the power nozzle....if you are having this issue with the main unit, then it could be the armature is starting to go bad. Have your Rainbow in front of you and give us a call. We can walk you through some steps to narrow it down.
Sounds as if there is something stuck in the vacuum causing the beater bar to stop turning while the belt continues to turn giving off the burning smell.
It sounds like the belt has been damaged. You can get another belt from yoru local Oreck store. You can even take it in to the store to show them what happened. Purchase another belt and replace it. (It was very easy when I did this, so hopefully the belt is all you'll need too.)
If you're observing sparks, then yes, just get a new one. With the low prices of good vaccuums its not worth starting a fire with your vaccuum. If it just smells like the motor is burning, check the belt and make sure its rotating freely and if you have an attachment, make sure the brush on the vaccuum is not being stopped while using the attachment. However, if you are seeing sparks,,,, definately time to junk it
Hoover U8146-900, same problem, but my unit has no belts. What else could it be? There are two motors, one for suction, one to turn agitators. Would replacing either or both of these motors fix the problem?
Mine also smells like a fire except it wont' stay running. It tries to turn on/run for a few seconds (while stinking) and then it stops. I think it may be a motor but I cannot find where the motor is or how to replace that.
i have the same problem. the belt was replaced a few months ago...i haven't had the vacuum for even a year. i've replaced the filter and it still smells. It picks up fine, but i'm scared it's gonna catch fire or something. the hoover website is undergoing maintenance so i guess i'll put in a call to customer service
I have had my WindTunnel for 2.5years. It works fine, but now leaves a burning smell throughout the house.
Same problem - hot burning smell whenever we run it. I checked belt and it looks fine - but will try replacing it.
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