Hoover windtunnel..runs fine for 5 minutes then stops?

Some Wind Tunnels by Hoover have a poor design in the switch on the handle. Sometimes the switch does not turn on all the way and will stop running. Other times you can't turn the unit off.

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Jeethu
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This sounds like an overheat condition. You must have plugged air flow, so rather than cause a fire, the unit shuts down until cooled. Find and remove the blockage << Not always an easy task.

Hi,

Yes they can be replaced and are relatively easy to fit. In my opinion, Hoover are one of the best vacuum manufacturers when it comes to obtaining spares and you should have no problem getting one. I did a (very quick) search and this switch apparently fits all Windtunnel Hoovers:

http://www.sweeper-city.com/howiswkit.html

If this doesn't look like your switch, I suggest calling the supplier to verify which part you need for your model. If you'd rather get one fitted for you, any competent appliance enginner or an authorised Hoover service centre should be able to obtain and fit the part easily. I wouldn't pay more than $20-25 in total as they take about 5-10 minutes to fit, max.

There are several filters on bag-less vacuums that need to be cleaned. Dig out your owners manual or open the one below. See section 3 for filters and maintenance. If you are vacuuming a house bigger than about 1500 square feet, you should be cleaning the filters every other use. Personally, after using a bagless for a couple of months, I went back to my bagged vacuum.
http://www.hoover.com/pdfs/manuals/U6630900.pdf

check any filters to see if they are clogged up with dust because its overheating the motor causing the thermal switch to trip.

I have the exact same problem as you have. Have you found a solution since you posted on Mar. 18, 2009? Thank you.

Sounds like its overheating and cutting out.
This is normally caused by a blockage or blocked filers.

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Thanks
Rob

motor burnout. replace the motor or get a new vacuum

My Hoover S3639 on/off switch stopped working. I don't hear the 'click' any more. I removed the top of the vacuum but can't determine how to replace the switch.