I have two older Filter Queen (brown vacuum cleaners). Besides unclogging the hose area and making sure it is not filled with dirt, what else would cause the machine to run hot and have a high pitched sound? Is there another area where I might have clogs?

Hello,

If the vacuum sounds like it usually does and still doesn’t pick up, you probably need to replace the belt. To check this, turn the vacuum on and lay it down sideways. Check to see if the roller is spinning. If it's spinning, turn the vacuum off. Stand it up and turn it back on. Do you hear the roller spinning. Some belts stretch over time. If the roller was spinning when the vacuum was on it’s side and stops when the roller has some pressure on it (your carpet), change the belt.
A clogged vacuum cleaner usually sounds "clogged". The noise the vacuum normally makes will seem muffled. First, Unplug Your Vacuum. Then change the vacuum bag or empty the dirt cup. If the bag is filled up more than halfway, this could reduce your suction. Throw out the bag. Look at the area that holds the dirt cup or vacuum bag. Remove any debris. Look for a filter in this area. If you find a filter make sure it's relatively clean. A clogged filter will shorten the life span of your vacuum. Make sure your filter is back in place or replaced, and reinstall the vacuum bag or dirt cup.
A lot of the current style upright vacuum cleaners have attachments and a hose on board. If you have a vacuum hose on your upright, pull it out like your going to vacuum with it. Look at the area you removed the hose from. Remove any debris. I recommend wearing gloves, and try not to use any sharp tools like a needle nose pliers that might puncture your vacuum hose.
For the final step in this vacuum cleaner repair, place the vacuum in a position where you have a birds eye view of the bottom plate. You can usually see if there is any debris that requires removal.
Here is a link that will take you to a site that shows how to access your machine to change belt or look for clogs.

http://www.info-vacuum-cleaner.com/hoover-vacuum-cleaners.php

Hope this helps

Is there a Johnstone Supply in your area? How about an ACE Hardware. A vacum repair place? Sewing machine repair place?

If you have the data, ACE or Johnstone should be able to help you. Don't discount other electrical supply places. You will not get help at a big box place.

When I Googled "Filter Queen parts", I found lots of places on the WWW. There must be something close to you.

Give it a try. Let me know if this works for you.

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Your right the hose is clogged.. Use a portable vacuum to blow the dirt inside the hose.

First test suction on unit without the hose, is there suction? If yes, attach hose and test. If no go to the door to outside, attach hose to the top of unit where it blows (under handle on top), put hose out door and turn on. The stuff clogging the hose should blow out the end.

If it wasn't the hose check the wand, and then the power nozzle and using the above to clear obstruction.

FQ Master
Your Authorized Filter Queen Service & Supplies
888-637-4692 in Iowa

If you live in Iowa call 888-637-4692 or 800-344-1840 for the the Service Center near you. or online at http://www.filterqueen.com/contact-filterqueen-locate-distributor.html

FQ Master
888-637-4692 in Iowa
Your Filter Queen Authorized Service Center

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My filter queen fell apart!!
Posted by julieartlit on Jul 14, 2008
My filter queen fell apart!
Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Not knowing what actually fell apart is to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or to call the Filter Queen factory cust serv or tech serv @ the phone # listed below, you can also request a new owner’s manual so that you might see what actual fell apart and you might be able to fix it yourself. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
http://www.filterqueen.com/
Customer Service 1-800-344-1840
[email protected]
Thanks, Don the Vac Man
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Generic problem for all Vacuums
Filter queen 95X (1991)
Posted by alexun on Jul 10, 2008
Filter queen 95X (1991) Motor is noisy but still work fine.
Can there be a loose screw inside ? Can I open the motor and look inside ?

Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. The sounds coming from the motor sounds like it is the 2 sheet metal fans that do loosen up and start to make noise; and if you are handy and can do service work yourself you can replace the fans, but make sure you mark the wires when you remove the wire and the motor. If you have questions feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or cal the Filter Queen cust serv line listed below. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
http://www.filterqueen.com/
Customer Service 1-800-344-1840
[email protected]
Thanks, Don the Vac Man
Go Ahead. Use Us.

Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. Sorry my suggestions did not help but I have a few more suggestions, what type of hoe do you have? Is it a cloth, braided hose or is it a vinyl electric hose? If it is a clothe hose check the suction on the machine end then hook up your hose and then check the suction on the hose end, if there is a leak of some sort replace the hose – otherwise it may be the motor and then you may what to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer, the Filter Queen Factory or check the listing I will give your below for a price quote from the factory or another dealer. Question? Do you have a cone filter in the unit now and is there a bat filter around the top of the motor area? Canada is probably a little higher priced then if you ship the vacuum to maybe the US or the FQ Factory.
http://www.filterqueen.com/
Customer Service 1-800-344-1840
[email protected]
http://www.a-1vacuum.com/ 1-800-657-1874 Customer Service
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How to empty?
Posted by jchale55 on Jun 16, 2008
I inherited this Filter Queen "Cheetah" (but it isn't black ... chrome) and don't know how to empty the thing.

Hello,
I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure. The Filter Queen uses a cone filter and there are 2 or 3 clamps to release to remove the cone and then you dump the dirt sitting in the bottom of the canister and then replace the new cone filter and repeat the process. If you have further question feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer. So if you need further assistance, please feel free to contact your local vacuum cleaner dealer in your area or in the yellow pages, or contact the factory phone number or website to further assist you with your questions.
http://www.filterqueen.com/
Customer Service 1-800-344-1840
[email protected]
Thanks, Don the Vac Man
Go Ahead. Use Us.

Well firstly, whats the model number and do you have the user manual to hand?

If the main hose has been unblocked, then it could be the main dirt channel which is blocked just after the moving roller brush panel. A long pipe cleaner or wire brush can remove this blockage easily rather than taking everything apart.