My e-2 rainbow vacuum fell down the stairs several years ago and ever since has run very loud. I ended up just putting it in the closet and using a different one instead. The other day I was forced to use it again and it still runs loud and now is smelling like it is burning. Is this something expensive to fix?
You may have damaged a bearing or bearing housing and that could be causing the motor armature and field to rub together which in turn causes the motor to draw a significantly increased current to overcome the friction. It could be a simple fix if it is a bearing but if it is the housing then it is likely toast. I used to repair motors years ago and the cost then was not bad. However if the motor is heat damaged, as happened to my power rack last year, it was cheaper to buy a new one than replace the motor. A burned out motor is not worth repairing these days.
SOURCE: Burning Smell
Check the carbon motor brushes, there might be arcing on the armature. New brushes may help if the armature is ok.
SOURCE: how do i clean out the air filter on a E2 rainbow
You have to carefully remove the clear lenses that hold the labels in place on either side of the canister to get at the inner filter. I used two very small (about 1/8 in wide) screwdrivers at the bottom of each lens about 1 1/2 inches in from either side to pop it out. The lenses have 2 prongs on each side of the clip that extend into the vacuum about 1/2 inch, so be careful not to break them off when removing the lens.
SOURCE: Rainbow Vacuum smells like something is burning.
Your belt is worn and that is why there is a burnt rubber smell. You need to change your belt. You can find a replacement belt and instructions here:
Rainbow Replacement Belts
SOURCE: sour odor
You should always put a new hepa filter in any E and E2 series Rainbow vacuum, when it taken to a new home. It will smell like the home that it was in, until you do.
You can also use fragrances, and deodorizer air freshener in your vacuum, which not only eliminates odors, it add fresh aromas to your air in your home, also.
Replace the hepa filter first thing.
If you have any more questions let me know. I am a Rainbow seller, and a Rainbow expert also.
Thank you,
Ralph
SOURCE: my e series rainbow smells very badly
You should always put a new hepa filter in any E and E2 series Rainbow vacuum, when it taken to a new home, or every two Years, or so, or if your Doughter makes it get funky smelling. :-) It will smell like the home that it was in, or how ever it smells, until you do.
You can also use fragrances, and deodorizer air freshener in your vacuum, which not only eliminates odors, it add fresh aromas to your air that you breath, in your home, also.
Replace the hepa filter first thing.
The water separator is the thing that spins in the center of the motor where your water basin attaches to it. It looks like a cone shaped fan looking thing. It should be cleaned after every use.
Use your Rainbow separator cleaning brush, or a tooth brush, if you do not have the Rainbow one. They are just like tooth brushes.
Never store your Rainbow canister on your water basin, with or without water in it. It can and will ruin your vacuum in dew time.
You can get manuals either here,
http://www.rainbowsystem.com/ or here,
http://www.rainvac.com
If you have any more questions let me know. I am a Rainbow seller, and a Rainbow expert also.
Thank you,
Ralph
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