Kenmore
Canister Vacuum

Model #1162280181 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner parts

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Hose#6

Attachment parts Diagram

Hose

Part #742930

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

Bracket#25

Base assembly Diagram

Bracket

Part #703777

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

Suction Control#13

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Suction control

Part #742848

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

Retainer#17

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Retainer

Part #706236

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

(NOT SERVICED, USE OLD ) SCREW, MOTOR  BRUSH#36

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(not serviced, use old ) screw, motor brush

Part #N/P

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

Cover#2

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Cover

Part #706227

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

Suction Control#14

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Suction control

Part #742846

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

Nozzle#5

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Nozzle

Part #743038

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

Bracket#26

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Bracket

Part #703778

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

Nut#8

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Nut

Part #596564

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

Symptoms common to all vacuum cleaners

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

Repair guides for canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt

Some canister vacuums have a ribbed drive belt that spins the brush roll on a power brush attachment. If the brush roll slips, you can replace it using these instructions.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum suction motor

The suction motor on a vacuum creates the draw of air at the cleaning head that picks up dirt. If the vacuum won't run, give it a new life by replacing the suction motor. These steps explain how.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum beater bar

Replace the brush roll if the bristles ares worn or the cylinder is damaged.

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less

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