Riccar Model RC1100 Canister Vacuum Cleaner Bags - Page 6 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

could possibly be a bad bearing on the motor or motor itself. and possibly the end on the beater bar ( bearing or belt placement roller ) could be seized up .

The light is indicating an obstruction somewhere. It is most likely in the hose or the suction tube the hose inserts into.

Your belt may look fine but if it's over 6 months old it may be stretched and Is slipping. At the age your vacuum is there may be a minor worn part that your dealer could fix easily. You have a very durable long lasting vacuum but it could benefit from an occasional professional service. It will increase the life of your vacuum and save money in the long run.

Take off the bottom plate and the nozzle housing cover. Remove the motor cover to get to the direct air motor. This is not a difficult fix if you take your time to make sure you reassemble it properly

It might be an easy fix but should be done by a qualified Riccar dealer.

go to the link below to download your manual http://www.riccar.com/help/manuals/

I am looking for a new motor for my 8920 Ricaar Vacuum. Can you lead me in the right direction. I can put it in my self. I replace them before. I used Ricaar for 25 years. Love them

I am looking for a new motor for my 8920 Ricaar Vacuum. All else works fine.

From Which brand you machine ?

air has more space to go through, will be harder to use on carpet until some dirt gets into the airbag, it will be easier, but you will need to replace bag again

go here for manual > http://www.riccar.com/help/manuals/

class 15 A size

Here is a link to a site with threading diagrams for some Riccar models. www.sewusa.com Hope they have your model, if not look at the ones they have should be very similar. Hope this will fixya up...

Maybe check the belt, i it is stretched it will not turn properly. Also check to see if there is a reset button. If so push the button. Chris

Once water or other liquids get into the motor, it's ruined. The smell is a dead give-away that the motor has burned out and needs replaced.

If you could tell me the brand/model i could help you

hey RICCAR, PRESSING AND HOLD THE ON/OFF BUTTON WAS THE ONLY WAY TO SHOOT DOWN MY HP 533W

Check to see that the belt is not stretched. You can check this by putting your hand under neath the machine and try to stop the brushroll. If it stops then the belt is stretched. I would also make sure that the clutch is engaged. There is a port on the back of these machines where the hose runs before going to the machine, make sure that the port is closed. The lower tube is easy to pull off if you take the 2 screws in the bottom plate that hold it in. These machines have a lot of suction and can clog with ease.

Check the belt and then the tube on the side of the vacuum that runs from the bottom to up the side to the bag. If they belt is broken the vacuum will not pick anything up. If that tube is clogged up with dirt that will keep the vacuum from picking up as well.

I found the hidden screws under the cord rewind and power buttons.