electrical connection on telescoping wand

[gdc76]

Now that I have replaced the swivel connector on my progressive kenmore canister, I have discovered there is a bad electrical part on the bottom of the telescoping wand. Is this something I can fix? if yes, what is the part called. I will show you a picture. it is the Kenmore Vacuum Telescopic Electric Wand - KC99PCPMZV06

 

[madman]

It's not necessarily beyond use. The connection - imagine a thin metal cup - has become loose, leading to heat and possibly arcing. Using a small flat head screwdriver, dig into the plastic around the circumference of each contact, and attempt to squeeze or crush the metal 'cup' - though only slightly. Be careful not to completely collapse it. That reduction of the inner diameter will cause the female connector to bite into the male connector and make good electrical contact. When you're done, it should offer resistance when inserting the male connection.

Speaking of, how does the male side look? Is it equally as toasted?

I should also mention that there is no guarantee of success, because the copper connector has likely become fatigued and will never be the same (from a metallurgical point of view) but that's the same reason why you should give it a shot. Can't really make it any worse.

 

[lesinutah]

Hmm

Dude rip off the burnt plastic. It already looks bad. Cut off burnt connections. You can make a connection there or run cord bypass that.
Les

 

[gdc76]

Thank you madman, I'll try that when I get back from business trip. I already ordered a new one, but I just wondered if I could fix this one.

 

[gdc76]

Sorry lesinutah, I don't understand your response. I'm not a dude nor a gear head, I just like to keep my vacs for as long as I can because each new one I buy the quality of olde is not there. But thanks anyway

 

[gdc76]

BTW, I did see a utube video where the guy replaced the male connection at the other end and I assumed there must be a female connection replacement part that I could buy.

 

[eurekafansquid]

ohhhh

Oh crap dude, You should totaly talk to kemmore about that, OUCH.

 

[lesinutah]

Umm

Thread poster that's not a dude. Some people can't spare money to buy parts. I was giving a suggestion on how to make the vacuum function.
I'd only recommend if your grip/handle flashes o, sparks, or ignites it's too late. There would have been shorts where power nozzle power cut out. Your vacuum acted funny before it torched the PN Port.
I know vacuums quality is nothing like it was. I can also understand make it last as long as possible.
I'm married and my car is 16 years old has 225,000 miles on it. My car before had 250,000 miles on it. My wife drives the newer car. I maintain my cars to make them last. It's a silver Corolla and it runs good.
I hope you get everything fixed. Like I said giving alternative to not having money to buy parts. I have read many posters who don't have money to make repairs.
Les

 

[gdc76]

Yes Les, nothing is as good as it used to be. My last dishwasher lasted 23 years and when I searched for a part online for it, I got a ton of people wanting to help or buy it because they aren't made like that anymore. The repairman searched for the part because he said it was the best dishwasher made. It was a kitchenaid made by Hobart. 30 minute cycles and spotlessly clean dishes. Ahh the good ole days!