Fantom Thunder at the Salvation Army with no suction

[gj3476]

I don’t have this vacuum but I really want to buy it but I didn’t because when I plugged it in, it works but it makes a whistling noise because I noticed it said whistles = blockage. So I checked the hose and handle wand and no clogs. It cost $19.99 plus it was in nice condition so sadly I passed. Anyone who knows a lot about Fantoms why this happens, thanks.

 

[fan-of-fans]

Could be a blockage in the back of the unit near where the hose attaches. There's a cleanout port below. Does it have the HEPA filter on the side? If so could be blocked as well.

It's definitely fixable, it's just a question of finding it.

 

[huskyvacs]

$19.99 is a great deal for that vacuum! They are very hard to find. The only ones in my area on classified ads people want $75+ for. Very collectible vacuums.

 

[gj3476]

Fan of fans, I haven’t got a chance to check the hepa filter I was in a bit of a rush. I’m thinking about getting maybe tomorrow.

 

[cam2s]

As long as it turns on the motor doesn't sound like garbage I'd get it. Clogs are fairly easy to fix, these machines are kinda prone to them. There is a clean out port on the back of the machine, you can open it up and see. I would also look at the port where the dirty airstream enters the bin. Facing the machine it is on the right side up inside the housing above the dirt bin. I recently found another Thunder at GoodWill myself, the dirt path from the intake in the bin all the way to the floor nozzle was clogged up.

Cameron