Need Info on Kenmore Progressive

[centralsweeper63]

It is a coin toss really. You don't want to waste your time, but you do want to help.

 

[ranzim]

Definitely. It's nice to get some "return" on your "investment".

 

[centralsweeper63]

I can definitely agree with that!

 

[cheesewonton]

Seems to be the pickups (brushes?) where the moveable part of the reel connects to stationary wires. If I wiggle or squeeze the moveable part of the reel, the resistance reading goes wild. I was going to attempt to disassemble, but I'm concerned about unleashing the spring.

Replacement cord reels are all over ebay.

 

[centralsweeper63]

But it could be mostly fixed for free.

 

[huskyvacs]

But it could be mostly fixed for free.

Anyone here with experience in Electrolux repair would tell you to take out a life insurance policy before even thinking about opening up a Electrolux cord reel.


Other brands are likely less serious, but those spring tensioners are wound extremely tight.