Electrolux Silverado Hose

[roundman]

Hello,
I have inherited a Siverado and the hose has been crushed and twisted to the point that it greatly hinders the suction. It would seem that the greatest cost of a new hose would be in the two ends (with the snaps and electrodes)....can I replace just the hose itself, using the existing ends or will I have to purchase a new hose. As I do not see how to open the ends up, my guess is that a complete new hose assembly will be required...but I have read several of the post on this forum and I know that if there is a way you guys know it...

If I can replace only the hose, where can I buy one. If I have to replace the entire hose assembly, which do you guys recommend. I have searched several websites (including Ebay) and found Electrolux hoses for about $110 and "after market" hoses for about $60....are there any downsides to buying "after market" parts??

Also, when I received this vac, it was very dirty and the PN5 was not working. I found that the bearing in the brush was frozen up and I have ordered a new one. Do you guys have any other maintenance suggestions for me or any advice about other parts that I should be concerned with?

Any suggestions would be appreciated!! We want to use this vac

David

 

[electrolux-dude]

Electrolux Answers

Hi, David, this is Nathan, Electrolux-Dude. You will have to replace the hose. Log into www.hescoinc.com. They have replacement parts for most all vacuums. Aftermarket hoses usually I haven't had any problems with. Now, as the vacuum is very dirty I would highly recommend it be serviced. Here are some step-by-step directions regarding servicing your vacuum.
The first thing you need to remove is the top handle/trim assembly. There are 4 phillips screws--2 of which are located underneath the blower door. There are 2 other phillips screws, one in the front and one in the back of the switch. After you have removed these 4 screws, you can remove your top trim. Next, remove 3 more phillips screws, 2 of which are on top of the cordwinder assembly, and the other 1 remaining screw is on the bottom of the cordwinder assembly. After you have removed these 3 screws, you can then pull out your cordwinder assembly. Disconnect the clear tube that is connected to the cordwinder assembly, also disconnect the 3 wires from the connectors on the side of the cordwinder assembly. Next, to gain access to the motor unit, there are 4 nuts that are inside of the body of the machine. You will need a socket extension and an 11/32 socket to remove them. Remove the 4 nuts, and then you can pull your motor cover out, then disconnect the 2 wires that are connected to each other. They have a little round connector with wings on each side. Pry the little wings apart with your fingers and they will separate. Then you can pull your motor out for service. To dis-assemble your motor for cleaning, you first will need to remove 4 flat-headed screws that are on the outside of the fan housings. If your fan housings look rusty you may have to get some WD-40 and spray around the housings and let them soak a little bit. Then, with a flat-head screwdriver, tap all around the top fan housing until it comes off. Next, loosen the large nut in the center of the top fan. Pull off the top fan, the bottom fan housing and the bottom fan. This is Critical: It is a good idea to label your fans--label the top fan "Top" and the bottom fan "Bottom." Reason why, is each fan has a hub. The top fan's hub points down and the bottom fan's hub points up. You want to replace the fans in the exact order of removal when you re-assemble your machine. To proceed with cleaning your motor, after you have removed the fans and the housings, to gain access to the inside of the motor there are 3 phillips screws that hold the bearing housing on. Remove the screws, and then your bearing housing will pull off. Remove your carbon brushes. Check for wear, if they are worn it is a good idea to replace them. Also, check your armature. The newer style Electrolux's from Super-J's to Olympias and Silverados sometimes have bad armatures. You can usually tell if the armature is bad, by the sound of the motor. It should not have any sparking sound or not run slowly. Clean your motor and fans with an old brush and warm soapy water, being sure to dry all the parts thoroughly with a hair dryer after cleaning. To re-assemble your motor after cleaning, simply reverse the order of my directions. If you will follow my directions carefully, and with a good cleaning, your vacuum should run like new! You will also have a lot better suction. Clean out the motor in the Powernozzle as well, it's a good idea to put in a drop or 2 of oil on the bushings of the motor. I wish you the best of luck. I know this sounds complicated, but really it is not. If you will carefully follow my directions you should not have a problem. If I can help you further in any way--Please let me know--I'll be glad to help. Have a good day!
Sincerely,
Nathan L. Thomas
Electrolux-Dude