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Riccar R100 Vacuum Questions & Answers
My riccar will not work
Reset button is located in rear near left wheel. A white button, push in with paper clip to reset
I have a Riccar r300
You have a clogg. Check hoses or take it in for vac tuneup for $20 and they will replace belts, clean and adjust
Help
the motor probably overheated. take it to a vacuum cleaner dealer and see if they can fix it.
Riccar R-200 vacuum? Not working by the areas the has the foot pedal, maybe where the motor wires attach?
If your Riccar R-200 vacuum is not working in the areas where the foot pedal is located, it is possible that there may be an issue with the motor or the motor wires. Here are a few steps you can take to try and troubleshoot the issue:
- Check the power cord: Make sure that the power cord is securely plugged into the wall outlet and into the vacuum itself. If the cord is loose or damaged, it could be causing the issue.
- Check the foot pedal: The foot pedal is what activates the vacuum's motor, so it's possible that there could be an issue with it. Make sure that the pedal is not stuck or obstructed, and that it is moving freely.
- Check the motor wires: If the issue is not with the power cord or foot pedal, it's possible that there could be an issue with the motor or motor wires. To check this, you'll need to open up the vacuum and inspect the motor and wires for any visible damage or loose connections. Be sure to unplug the vacuum before attempting any repairs.
If you're not comfortable troubleshooting or repairing the vacuum yourself, it may be best to take it to a professional repair service or contact the manufacturer for assistance.
How do you replace a vacuum hose on a Riccar upright Vacuum.
Riccar Tandem Air models have a hose that has releases to push to remove the hose. Most Vibrance & 8000 series and older series vacuums have the hose attached to a swivel on the back of the vacuum. The hose can be unscrewed from the swivel. To remove the swivel you need to remove the vacuum bag inside the dust compartment, you must compress the tabs holding the swivel to the body to be able to pull it out.
Power head on riccar canister vacuum doesn't turn onn
Either the cord is bad or the reset button has tripped. It could also be a bad hose or switch. Canisters are harder to diagnose because the electricity for the power nozzle runs from the canister to the power nozzle.
I have a Riccar Brilliance. When I turn the vacuum on, the bag pushes so hard from the inside it starts to push through the left side...
I can’t really help with the bag issue because I’ve never heard of that before. But my guess is that the bag isn’t breathing properly or is overly full. If the vacuum sounds louder it’s possibly because the fan is off balance and/or the brush could be bad. To test this turn both switches on and listen is the vacuum sounds normal then we know it’s not the bypass motor. If however you put the handle back and the vacuum is loud it’s probably the fan in the direct air motor. You can also take the brush out and do the same test to see if the loud noise is coming from the brush. If you take the brush out and run both motors and they sound fine, you know the problem is in the brush. Hopefully that helps.
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