20 Most Recent Kenmore 34721 Upright Vacuum - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Not sure about your machine but normally there would be a fitting on the "exhaust" side where the hose can be attached or if its an electronic control, it should be on the machine.??

This is a touchy question. I think that if you measure the belt for length and thickness, there's a good possibility that you could fine another cheaper belt on the Internet or at Lowes, Mennards, Home Depot and ect...... Good Luck

Some vacs shut off when the dirt bag is full Check your brush area and see if there is dirt or bits of string like things wrapped around the brush or the brush ends. This will cause the machine to shut down as well if there is pressure holding the brushes. Will it run if you wiggle the plug if so you could have a bad plug as well.

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It is probably time to replace it. There is a thermal protector that is tripping because of a problem with the motor.

hhave you cleaned the filters recently??

I would need to hear the noise to make a guess what is causing it.

I found this on the Sears website, I'm just copying it. There are 2 possible solutions here. It can be difficult disassembling parts on your own vacuum. I have taken some time to research your question here on the Manage My Life website and I noticed that someone else had asked a similar question with a posted response from an expert. I attached the link below if you are interested in viewing. I hope the link that I provided is helpful. Have a great day. by afritz afritz Earned 1,558 community points in Click">Upright Vacuums May 26th, 2011 I understand the issue you are having with removing the swivel wheel assembly. From your reply I see that you have the other style design which is quite similar but with out the locking tabs exposed. I don't always relate this way of removing the swivel wheel because people are afraid that they will damage the base of the vacuum. Use a large flat bladed screwdriver and get it up under the swivel plate and pry the wheel assembly off. The manufacturing engineers were of the opinion that this part would not break so I think when they designed the part they did not have in mind that someone may replace it. This makes it difficult to replace. When installing the new one you will need to press it into the hole so it will snap into place. Let me know how it goes. Sam A. by Sam A Earned 6,102 community points in Click">Upright Vacuums May 27th, 2011 Thank you for your question. I can understand wanting to know how to replace the swivel caster on the vacuum base assembly. To replace the caster you will need to use a pair of needle nose pliers and pinch back the clips and then drive the caster from the base. I suggest that you support the base between two short pieces of wood so the caster can be pressed out the bottom without touching the support. As you can see by the new one it will snap into place in the hole of the base after you remove the old one. I hope these instructions will help. Thank you for using Manage My Life. by Sam A Earned 6,102 community points in Click">Upright Vacuums May 27th, 2011