My Kenmore Canister Power Nozzle has an issue

[mark40511]

To those who are familiar with this nozzle; it's the cord part of the nozzle that runs from the nozzle to the neck.....I was vacuuming today and the power started going off to the nozzle, so I examined it and I noticed that the cord is totally frayed. It almost looks as if it's just frayed from where the moving of the power nozzle sort of makes the cord move some I suppose and over time it's completely caused the cord to fray...........Sigh.......

I'm a complete idiot when it comes to electronics.....I know almost nothing....

I'm pretty sure this is the part I need.....

Is this pretty easy to do?

http://www.sweetsweep.com/keponocoandp.html

 

[kirbylux77]

Yes, this is the part you need.....

And it's really easy to fix! Just be sure you note how it was wired before you disconnect everything, & rewire it the same way.

While you're at it, be sure to check the receptacle on the bottom of the wand & replace the lower wand if the receptacle has any burns or scorch marks, as it will quickly damage the plug on your new cord & ruin all the repair work you have just done.

Good luck with the repairs....

Rob

 

[mark40511]

Thanks. I looked at the bottom of the wand receptacle plug (where the two holes from the cord snap in on the quick release (I guess that's what you're speaking of) it actually doesn't look burnt or scorched at all............

Do u have any idea what caused the wire plug to completely fray like that?

Thanks

 

[kirbykid63]

Dry rot and stress

The insulation over time drys and cracks,I work on and sell lots of serviced kenmore power nozzles and I see this all the time.

Richard
new2youvacuums on eBay

 

[mark40511]

Someone told me a while back that when using a kenmore can with quick release, before releasing to make sure to turn the power off to the nozzle on the handle before pulling the wand out of the power nozzle, that if you leave the power on and just quick release the wand out, that it causes arcing.........(I hope I said that right).........So ever since I was told that, I never pull the wand out of the nozzle unless I turn power off to it first.......Perhaps that's why there is no burning around the connections? I could be wrong about this...No sure.

 

[mark40511]

So I got the part..........

Took the power nozzle apart which is pretty easy after you've done it a few times.....

I finally figured out how to get the height adjustment thing to pop out so you can actually get to the cord....

Here's where I really don't know what to do, only because I have NEVER electrically repaired the first thing it my entire life, so I know next to nothing about it......If you look at the end of the bad cord there is a white wire that runs into more white wires and they are joined together at the end by some plastic cap....Does that need to come off? If so how? I pulled pretty hard on it thinking it needs to come off then I started questioning myself.

I can see the black wire plugs into some sort of fuse...That part looks pretty simple.

In addition. Is there anything I can do to reinforce the new cord to make it last longer?

Could someone give me IDIOT instructions?

Thanks

 

[scvacuumguy]

Twist the plastic cap (wire nut) and it will unscrew. Secure it around the new wiring by turning it to the right and it will screw onto the wires. The black connection may need a wire nut as well, unless your new cord already has a "plug" on it. If it does, plug it in place of the existing black wire, if it does not have a plug, use wire cutters to cut away the black cord at a fair length, strip the wire and connect it to the new black wire with a wire nut.

 

[mark40511]

Gotcha

Thanks.........

Yes the black wire has the connector.

 

[mark40511]

I did it myself......The wiring part was a snap once you told me what to do.........But the height adjustment thing that has to come out to get to the cord.......FORGET about me trying to get that back in.....I tried for 45 min's.....I finally just left it out. I always use xlow setting anyway.

 

[mark40511]

PS

I wish there were some way to use my Kenmore PN with my Rainbow E2

 

[scvacuumguy]

The height setting is easy- just make sure you have the head leaning back on the back wheels so there is no pressure from the adjustable wheels. It should all go back in with a swift snap.