Kenmore 29229 power switch replacemant

[themaincomputer]

Hi Does anyone know how to get the power switch cover off on this vacuum?

Thanks in advance.

Mike

 

[super-sweeper]

i think,

When you lift the bag door, you can access 2 screws on the plastic motor cover, there may be 2 more in the back! You should be able to drill a hole in the vacuum and wire a toggle switch if you want!

 

[DesertTortoise]

What is the model number and the model name (Progressive, Elite Intuition, etc)? The model number will be on the bottom and be of the form 116._______, eight numbers after the 116. I'm certain the correct part is either available through Sears directly or from an on-line supplier like Sweetsweep. For the on/off switch on my older Kenmores I have found an identical part from Carlson Electric. Same form fit and function as the original. Operates with the original external switch button. Let me look the vac up by model number and see what I can find for you. No need to butcher a vacuum with a toggle switch.

 

[super-sweeper]

desert guy,

It's that newer, lime green model. Just Google 'Kenmore 29225'.

 

[DesertTortoise]

That number doesn't get you anywhere in Sears Parts Direct. To find that series of vac I need the Kenmore model number that begins with 116 off the bottom of the vac. For some older Kenmores I know what model number to use in Sears Parts Direct but I don't yet have that kind of insight into the newer vacs.

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

DesertTortise,


 


The model # is 116.29229210, 211, 212 or 213. The on/off switch is part #KC46NDWNZGUU - but please double check that... I'm nowhere near as conversant with Kenmore vacuums as you are, but if I'm reading this right, the same switch is used for all models. Available from Sears Parts Direct for $4.24.



 


Tom

 

[themaincomputer]

Thank you all for your help, I was able to locate the part on the Sears parts website. I still have a problem getting the Green switch cover off to het to the actual electrical switch. I have taken the 2 screws out under the bag door, but after looking at the diagram there are 2 other screws under that switch plate.

if you push the switch plate down there are 2 slots there, they must have something to do with taking it off, just can't figure it out.

 

[DesertTortoise]

The switch for those vacs is part number 4370761. The price in Sears Parts Direct is $13.75.

Tom, the item you identified was the plastic pedal. The switch is designd to be foot operated. The actual plunger switch is underneath.

No need to muck up an otherwise perfectly fine vacuum with a toggle switch.

Mahalo

 

[super-sweeper]

Try taking a thin screwdriver and pop the cover off. You should be able to access to the screws.

 

[DesertTortoise]

See if Youtube has a video of working on your vac. There are hundreds of such videos. The similar cord release pedal on the rear of a Kenmore Whimpertone canister vac is pried off with a screwdriver. No screws means fewer parts which in turn means fewer assembly steps and that lowers production costs.

 

[suckolux]

I have that model, has been trouble free!

 

[Gr8DaneDad]

LOL... that's what comes from trying to ready a schematic with old eyes and a smart phone screen.... I thought the price was mighty cheap for a switch.