Concept One Cord winder

[kloveland]

I recently acquired a Hoover Concept I and the cord winder is shot, it will only retract about two three inches before stopping. Anybody have any advice on how to repair a cord winder?

By the way, this is my first Concept. They are a challenge to take apart and get to the fan. Not as easy as the Eureka F&G or Hoover Convertibles.

I have heard on the this forum that cord winder repair can be dangerous because of tension from the springs.

 

[kloveland]

Attachment converter

Just wanted to add,

If anybody has the attachment converter? The man gave me attachments for the Elite instead of the Concept, just let me know. I am also looking for a Hoover Convertible converter as well.

Thanks,
Kenny

-- Haven't had any luck on Ebay, and I know the converter is hard to find.

 

[vintageroyal611]

Attachments for the Concept line shouldn't be THAT hard to come by. They were produced from 1978-1992 just like the Concept machines. I'll keep an eye out for a set for you. Personally, if the cord itself works with no problems, I don't think it would be worth the hassle to disassemble the machine.

 

[kloveland]

Cord Winder

Actually, I used some Command cord hooks so that I could wrap the cord. The vacuum is such a beast. I modified the Elite attachments to work, they just snap in the rug plate. I may go back to the same guy I purchased this one from and get another, he had several. It’s a great vacuum but it is loud.

 

[kloveland]

The metal brush roll had some rust from siting on a concrete floor in his detached garage. I read on another forum, that the brush strips were no longer available for this model. That's a shame.

The business end of a Concept I.........

 

[thevacuumguy96]

We have a Concept One just like that at my Uncle's Cabin except it's not a Concept One Powerdrive.

 

[thevacuumguy96]

We have a Concept One just like that at my Uncle's Cabin except it's not a Concept One Powerdrive!

 

[thevacuumguy96]

Sorry for the double post!