Hoover
Canister Vacuum

Model # S3181--- Official Hoover canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Hoover S3181- canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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Vacuum Brush 48447001
#18

Hose, cleaningtools diagram

Vacuum brush

Part #48447001

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

Extension Tube 43453052
#8A

Hose, cleaningtools diagram

Extension tube

Part #43453052

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

Vacuum Crevice Tool 38617017
#14

Hose, cleaningtools diagram

Vacuum crevice tool

Part #38617017

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

Vacuum Upholstery Nozzle 43414057
#12B

Hose, cleaningtools diagram

Vacuum upholstery nozzle

Part #43414057

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

Spring 35276001
#18

Powerednozzle, agitator diagram

Spring

Part #35276001

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

Vacuum Dust Brush 43414064
#13

Hose, cleaningtools diagram

Vacuum dust brush

Part #43414064

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

Thread Guard 41435018
#22

Powerednozzle, agitator diagram

Thread guard

Part #41435018

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

Vacuum Screw 21447041
#10

Powerednozzle, agitator diagram

Vacuum screw

Part #21447041

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Screw 21429406
#1

Motor assembly diagram

Screw

Part #21429406

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

Twist-on Wire Connector 048969--
#10

Mainhousing diagram

Twist-on wire connector

Part #048969--

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: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose…

Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring fail…

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

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 …

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

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, …

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

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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