Recent content by gvacuumf

OK I got it running again. Thanks all. There are 2 switches I needed to throw. Probably should have just taken it to a dealer. Except there are fewer and fewer around.

It appears to be the black rocker arm has a piece broken that shifts the switches back and forth. I could actually hear the broken piece knocking about but did not know what it was. I was able to remove the button, thinking I would be able to operate the vacuum using a screw driver to flip...

I opened it up and while I did not separate the halves I was able to use a screw driver to shift the switch from on to off and back. The Vac did come back to life including the ozone smell. So all I have to do is buy a new button for the switch assembly, I do not need to replace the actual...

Thanks everyone for your responses. The on off switch and control valve are mounted on top of the vacuum in a blue cover. Is there a way to remove the blue cover without opening the vacuum body? I realize I will have to do that anyway due to the motor brushes but it would be nice to see it...

I was getting an ozone type smell for a while so it may be the brushes. Thank you for the suggestion.

Electrolux 2100 serial number F21417E Made in Canada. Not sure if this is vintage or contemporary. The green power light is on, no other light is on. I hit the power switch and it seems firm and clicks, but nothing happens the motor does not come on. The bag switch seems to be working as the...