Where does the end of the hose go? - Vacuums

take the hose along to a hose making shop ( any hydraulic hose manufacturer) and have a hose made to your length
or get your old hose , cut off the ends and use the fittings in a quality hose from your hardware shop
use hose clamps to fix the hoses back on the ends

Hi There, Alec from VacuumSpot here. If by coupling machine end you mean Kirby Hose End Piece <---- (This is a link so you can see the part), then it is really easy. Basically submerge the end of the hose and the coupling in hot water and once the plastic is warmed up you twist the coupling off the end of the hose. PLEASE NOTE - do not use boiling water you will cause the hose to melt - just hot.

I would recommend checking where the end of the hose attaches to. On Kenmore vacuums where the end of the hose plugs into the vacuum and to the powerhead there is normally two prongs that plug in to the canister and the power head. It is either one of the ends that is not connecting right especially if you say when the hose is moved. It may also be the cord inside the hose that connects to those prongs might be torn inside the hose or not connecting right to each end.

First try connecting the power nozzle directly to the hose. If it works, the problem is due to a broken wire or faulty connection in the wands. At least one wand will need to be replaced.
My guess is it's probably due to a broken or disconnected wire. This could be in the hose (most likely), the wands, or the tank wiring itself. You can test the hose wiring by using a multimeter or continuity tester. A tester may be easier for you to use, and will provide the info needed.
Disconnect both ends of the hose, sit down, and lay the ends on your lap. Touch one end of the probe to a terminal on one end of the hose. Place other probe on a connector at the other end. One connector will light, the other won't. Now repeat with the other terminal at the first end of the hose and repeat. The terminals will read opposite the reading in the first test. If the light fails to turn on with either test, it's a broken wire in the hose. This is most likely near/at the handle end, or at the wall end. In some cases it can be repaired, but not always.
It could also be due to a faulty switch.
For a definite diagnosis, take the unit, the hose, power nozzle etc. to a repair center.

Three things are the most likely.
1. Since it's an older model, the hose is likely well worn and probably has leaks at each end where it attaches to the handle and connector at the other end. If this is the case, a new hose is needed.
2. A blockage in the hose. To check the hose for blockages, detach both ends and drop a coin down one end. Lift the hose a little at a time so coin drops out the other end. If it doesn't, there's a clog. It will probably need to unclogged at an authorized Aerus Electrolux store.
3. A dirty filter. This is probably the first thing to check for, since it's so easy. If it's dirty, it needs to be thoroughly rinsed under warm water. Then allowed to thoroughly air dry prior to use. For this reason, it's highly recommended that an ECV owner have an extra filter on hand.

Is there suction at the end of the hose, or is it just at the power nozzle there's none. If the hose has good suction, check the power nozzle airway. If it's blocked it can easily be cleared by pushing the clog back toward the brush with the handle of a wooden spoon, or other similar object.

Soak the end of the hose it very hot water to soften the end of the hose. Then insert a screwdiver inside the plastic end piece and flex the end of the hose inward and pull the old end off. To install the new end, bend the end of the hose into a "kidney bean" shape and push the new end on.

Have you tried cleaning the hose from the vacuum end, the end that feeds the sweepings into the cannister/bag? Might be something close to that end of the hose. Also, one reason for a hose not to work is the possibility of a cut or broken hose or a loose connection. The closer an opening like this might be to the vacuum end of the hose, the less suction the unit will have through the hose as it will pull air through the hole/break easier than through the full length of the hose.

simple and rquires no tools. Fill your sink with hot water and set the end in water with attachment on it. Within a few minutes the end is soft enough to slip out.
setting the hose end in the water again will let you simply slip the hose into the new attachment with ease.

It could be stopped up or the belt has broken. check the hose by removing it and drop a coin in one end and see if it comes out the other end , if not your hose is plugged. Try pushing a broom stick from the end of the hose that plugs into the vac.
If the hose is ok, check the little hose at the bottom of the vac that goes into the part that has the brush.

I had to replace the hose end on my Kirby, the motor end. I have the Diamond edition. Just take a hair dryer and get the end of the hose warm, and then us a screw driver. Works like a charm. It stays warm long enough to put the new end on.