20 Most Recent Riccar 8000, 8900 Series Metal Agitator Cover, Bottom Plate Assembly C - Page 6 Questions & Answers

drop a quater thru hose make sure it goes thru

You can likely get any 8000 series motor to fit but there are different motors and you really need to talk to a qualified trained Riccar repair technician to determine the proper motor for your model. Your model is almost 30 years old and a newer motor would be difficult for the average homeowner to safely install. You were given good advice because they told you to discuss it with a qualified retailer for the proper way to safely get your vacuum running again. If done properly there could be many more years of usable service left I your old vacuum. If done wrong it could cause damage to the motor or other parts of the vacuum or even cause a fire, death or injury.

Could be a stretched belt, a slipping clutch if it has one or a problem in the floor selector switch if it has one.

If the button will not reset it is possible it has not tripped. They can go bad but it is very rare. You can remove the wires from it'll bypass it. If the vacuum runs after you bypass it then it should be replaced.

It means there is a clog or obstruction somewhere

I'm not sure which model you have but this is good for Riccar upright vacuums. If the hose has good suction but is not picking up well check the suction tube that is down by the brush roll. The suction tube starts by the brush roll and goes to the back of the vacuum where you put the suction hose into. If it has a clog or restriction the vacuum will not pick up properly.

more than likely you can just take it into your local guarantee vacuum and sewing center and they will tell you the cost and get the part for you

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.