Kenmore
Canister Vacuum

Model #86020720 Official Kenmore vacuum cleaner

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Window Belt#20

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Window belt

Part #26028-1

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Wire Tube#5

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Wire tube

Part #56326-1

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Release Cord#13

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Release cord

Part #37490-1

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Vacuum Screw, 10-pack#10

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Vacuum screw, 10-pack

Part #53238-8

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Carpet Cleaner Screw, 10-pack#18

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Carpet cleaner screw, 10-pack

Part #53197-1

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Divider#7

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Divider

Part #12578B-1

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Gasket#12

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Gasket

Part #25903

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Retainer#6

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Retainer

Part #36412

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Screw#14

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Screw

Part #53237-3

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Thermostat#6

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Thermostat

Part #56146

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Symptoms common to all vacuum cleaners

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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

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
July 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
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
July 1, 2013
By Lyle Weischwill
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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