NOS Hoover Legacy is Dead

[cathealer]

I have a NOS Hoover Legacy that I used literally 5 times. On what would have been the 6th time using this vacuum, it would not turn on--even the light would not illuminate. It is not the switch or cord. This was a brand new in box unit that I acquired from a hoarder. I removed the bag assembly to expose the 2 prongs that carry the current from the bag assembly and attached an extension cord to provide a power source and still nothing. Any thoughts would be welcome. My uneducated guess is that something went terribly wrong with the motor. Thanks

 

[kirbylux77]

Try opening the motor up and check the carbon brushes. It could be a stuck carbon brush that isn't making contact with the armature and therefore not turning on.

Rob

 

[texaskirbyguy]

I have zero knowledge on the model so not sure if a safety switch is ajar, stuck, or malfunctioned.
I suspect a simple open circuit somewhere. The challenge would be to find it.
Do a good visual inspection of all wiring and connections when you have the unit opened up.

 

[ctvacman]

I second

Rob in regards to the carbon brushes, I had this happen to a NOS DAM, except mine the wire broke on the brushes. If nothing else I have a NOS Legacy for sale. I have used it a couple of times, but you’d be hard pressed to tell.

 

[cathealer]

Motor Brushes

Although I have zero electrical training, I am not averse to disassembling this vacuum and checking the brushes. One thing I recall is that during the last use, the motor seemed to bog down slightly and I turned off the vacuum to inspect the belt and agitator which both were perfect and turned freely. Is anyone aware of a video that shows the disassembly process? I will report back once I have the time to perform the examination.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

cathealer





These two tutorials by Hank might help you.

~Ben

 

[gottahaveahoove]

These are great

Thanks!
Now, one less plastic vacuum in the dumpster.

 

[cathealer]

My Legacy is WORKING AGAIN!

Following the suggestion to verify the brushes are in the correct position, I removed the motor to take a closer look. The brushes appeared to be positioned correctly. When I reassembled the vacuum, to my surprise, it worked! Now perhaps one of the brushes was stuck and in the process of disassembling the unit, perhaps I jarred the brush back into normal position. Regardless, the vacuum works perfectly for the moment.