Kenmore upright motor runs hot...

[funvacfan]

The motor seems to be a typical univeral motor. I ran it for 20 mins the other day, and the hood above the motor got so hot that when I wet my finger and touched it, it sizzled! Sorta like when you test an iron for readiness.

So any ideas what I may have to do?


Guy

 

[electrolux1969]

Hello,
Is the motor making any unusal noises?Is the beater bar and belt ok?I would check to make sure that vacuum isn't clog up somewhere or the motor might need a good cleaning( pulling the motor out and blowing it out with air,cleaning the impeller(fan) blades,repacking the bearings,and just give inside the vacuum a good cleaning).Hope this helps!!!
Mike

 

[funvacfan]

Thanks Mike,s

I'll try the above and see how it goes!

Guy