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Eureka 6978B-1 canister vacuum Parts

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Eureka 6978B-1 canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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  • Cord for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 27730-3

    Hose diagram

    Cord

    Part #27730-3

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

  • Button for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 54888-1

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    Button

    Part #54888-1

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

  • Foot Pedal for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 14940-1

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    Foot Pedal

    Part #14940-1

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

  • Vacuum Twist-on Wire Connector, 5-pack for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 60192-1

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    Vacuum Twist-on Wire Connector, 5-pack

    Part #60192-1

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

  • Rear Wheel for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 54895

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    Rear Wheel

    Part #54895

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

  • Felt Washer for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 56180

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    Felt Washer

    Part #56180

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

  • Ring for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 60647

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    Ring

    Part #60647

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

  • Sleeve for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 60638-2

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    Sleeve

    Part #60638-2

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

  • Hose for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 54914

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    Hose

    Part #54914

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

  • Seal for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 60608

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    Seal

    Part #60608

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

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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…

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…

Repair guides for canister vacuums

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 time and Difficulty

 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 time and Difficulty

 15 minutes or less
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 time and Difficulty

 30 minutes or less

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