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Eureka 6978B-1 canister vacuum

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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  • Spring for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 54892

    Motor assembly diagram

    Spring

    Part #54892

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

  • Ring for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 60647

    Motor assembly diagram

    Ring

    Part #60647

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

  • Air Duct for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 27398-1

    Base assembly diagram

    Air Duct

    Part #27398-1

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

  • Shaft for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 54894

    Motor assembly diagram

    Shaft

    Part #54894

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

  • Gasket for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 60605

    Gasket

    Part #60605

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

  • Thermostat for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 56146

    Motor assembly diagram

    Thermostat

    Part #56146

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

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

    Motor assembly diagram

    Rear Wheel

    Part #54895

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

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

    Motor assembly diagram

    Sleeve

    Part #60638-2

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

  • Screw for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 53257-1

    Hose diagram

    Screw

    Part #53257-1

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

  • Vacuum Lower Wand for Eureka 6978B-1 - Part 39040A

    Hose diagram

    Vacuum Lower Wand

    Part #39040A

    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 power head cogged drive belt

How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt

If the power brush isn't working well because the cogged drive belt is slipping, take a few minutes to replace the belt.…

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
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

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