Kenmore whispertone 100 model 116. powerhead no

I am not 100% sure of the model number but most of their powerheads come apart quite easily if you know how. There is a light lens cover on the top of your powerhead. On each side of this cover there is a little clip that holds it in place. You can usually see that spot by simply taking your thumb and pushing the light cover to one side or the other. Place a small flat head screwdriver in that slot and gently pry upward.

Once that cover is off, you will see two screws. Remove those two screws. Now simply grab each side of the cover towards the bottom and back of the nozzle and pull out. This should release it from the base. It will lift from forward from back to front..

Reassembly is pretty easy. Just reverse the instructions.

Let me know if this helps.

Gain access to the electrical connection with voltmeter set to 110 v ac check for voltage on both sides of switch. If voltage is present on outlet side follow output wire to start relay ck for power on out put side of relay. if power follow output wire to motor if voltage is present replace motor ! Be careful where you touch when probing contacts !

Yes, powerheads are quite expensive. That sounds about right.
You can check Ebay for better prices, but check the shipping rates before ordering.

If you push inwards on each side of the light cover on top you can remove it. With the light cover removed remove the (2) access screws. Now you will be able lift of the entire top cover from the base. You will then see the belt and roller brush, remove the old belt and replace with a new one. You can get the replacement belt you need here:

Kenmore Whispertone Replacement Belt

All Kenmore parts are easily ordered at Searsparts.com

if it's the one in the picture then pop off the light cover by gently pushing in and prying on both sides . Remove the bulb by pushing and twisting , OK?, now see the 2 screws? take them out. now flip over the powerhead and gently pry at both sides toward the rear wheels.
Ta Daa!

Use a flat blade, it just prys off, a new on will press on.

I am getting suction to the power mate, but the mate doesn't
work. The belt seem fine, but the light and beater doesen.t
go on. Tried the reset - no result. Thanks

fan belt might have snapped.  take off top by snapping out plastic over light.  good luck!

check belt not broken - could have happened when you caught tassle in head