Recent content by heather2662

UPDATE: Over the last weekend we tied the suggestion from kirbylux77 to bypasses the circuit for the overload reset switch. It was a no go. Still no power to the brush roll. But... yesterday I saw an add on Craigslist for a free Kenmore Powermate and Powermate Jr. The man said it's practically...

kirbylux77: I'll give that a try. But I'll have my husband help me test the reset switch. He's better with the electrical stuff. If it is the reset switch that would actually be great because it's an easy fix. And that part is cheap so I would go ahead and replace it. Durango159: I bought it...

Sorry for the late reply: So here is the back story. I needed a belt driven vacuum to clean a few carpet runners we have by the back doors. We live in FL and our dogs track in a lot of sand. I bought the vacuum secondhand for $30. When I purchased it I did the whole "does in turn on, are the...

I worry about trying to tackle the motor. There is rust in some areas inside the Powermate and could end up buying piece by piece to fix it and the cost wouldn't be worth it. Before I would try to tackle the motor I'd like to find a used Powermate if I can. I've seen inexpensive used models...

I have a Kenmore Canister Vacuum Cleaner (Yellow) model number on the canister is 116.27814701 and the model number on the powermate is 116.57814702 The powermate roller brush is not rotating. When I turn on the power for carpet, the lights come on, the dirt sensor lights up, and I have...