Kenmore
Upright Vacuum

Model #11638980 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Kenmore 11638980 vacuum cleaner, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Gasket#35

Dust collector assembly Diagram

Gasket

Part #724915

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Spring#24

Dust collector assembly Diagram

Spring

Part #723910

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Gasket#52

Base assembly Diagram

Gasket

Part #724613

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw#50

Dust collector assembly Diagram

Screw

Part #681501

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Gasket

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Gasket

Part #724840

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Port#33

Base assembly Diagram

Port

Part #724440

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Housing#16

Dust collector assembly Diagram

Housing

Part #726143

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Cover#16

Base assembly Diagram

Cover

Part #726327

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Fan#19

Base assembly Diagram

Fan

Part #569509

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Insert#22

Base assembly Diagram

Insert

Part #724501

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

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Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor
Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring failure
Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure
Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose

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