Kenmore Progressive Canister Vacuum Cleaner How To Fix

Kenmore Progressive 21614 Vacuum Cleaner Repair
Kenmore is a brand that has been around since the early 1900s. If you didn't know, Sears filed bankruptcy, so there are very few locations that still carry and fix Kenmore vacuums.
What do you do if you own a Kenmore? I show you how to do repair on This Kenmore Progressive 21614 Vacuum Cleaner.
This video will address the typical issues people run into with their Kenmore Canister vacuums.

00:05 What is this Kenmore vacuum.
01:20 Whats broken on this Kenmore vacuum cleaner.
02.00 How to disassemble the power nozzle
04:43 How to disassemble the Canister body
07:36 Vacuum motor
09:37 Parts go in the dishwater
09:39 Dog Shake
09:52 New power nozzle base
10:21 Reassemble of the power nozzle
14:52 Belt tension & power nozzle motor
16:05 Brush roller goes in vacuum
18:57 How to reassemble the Canister body
21:30 Wiring and PCB
22:30 Motor Cover goes on
24:40 Bag & tool cover goes on
25:14 Vacuum test
25:34 Power nozzle & canister vacuum cleaner test

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[craglabrake]

My parents and I had a Kenmore canister bought in 2013, straight out of the box it had so many issues. Kenmore is definitely one of those brands that you can take or leave. Thank you for this video!

[josephgaviota]

I had a Sears Kenmore Progressive canister vac ... and finally the brush head motor finally went out.
I called the phone number on the bottom of the power head. A very nice lady answered, and as I read the serial number, she said, "I'm sorry, we don't have parts for any parts over 30 years old."
So, I bought a new SEBO E3. I'm pretty sure I can make it last the next 30 years—or until I die, which ever comes first (and it's probably a race).

[KnowingGodExplorers]

So far I've only watched 5 min into the video. I would agree with you on the air leakage. But I will say i have mine for over 17 yrs. And it has never failed me. (Until last week, )the motor was emitting a burnt brushes smell. MY POINT IS, IT GAVE ME MORE THAN I EVER EXPECTED IT TO.
2ND POINT.. You said $300 or $400 dollars. No sir they were and are $649.00 to $799.99
But i was and am completely satisfied with that unit. No broken wheel never broke a belt. Just the bag leakage and extension wand leaking that bothered me. Thank you for your video. Could you make one on motor replacement or if there are brushes for the motor. Thank you

[tomschmidt]

Great repair video.

Late to the party but the Kenmore canister is my wife's favorite vacuum. We bought one new years ago and I keep an eye out for garage sales for additional machines. We have two in the house in constant usage and another one in the shed along with some other spare parts. I just trashed a base unit with a burned out motor. Biggest problem we have had is electrical problems on the hose and brittle plastic on hose clips.

[austinhook]

One of my favorite Kenmore vacuum cleaners

[Dr.Z]

Still have the Kenmore canisters cleaning both offices. They are from the 80's. Got some uprights thru the years that threw dust all over. Always back to the cannisters. Have Kenmore Progressives at both houses. 20+ years old and no issues. Paid around $500 for them during big sales. I cannot think of a better bang for buck. Even after factoring annual filter changes. Bought this exact cannister for my Aunt. Said today still going after 2 decades and no issues. Has tried other expensive cannisters but dont clean as well. She was as shocked by this video as I was.

[rexshephard]

I'm still using my 1989 canister older version of this, and find to clean much better than many other things I've tried never cleaned as well and failed catastrophically far faster - whereas this very frequently used one just kept working (well). Yes, the bag and filters are not as easy to install and don't seal as well as they should, but it has been the best cleaning and most reliable vac I've ever owned. The level adjuster broke (only) a decade ago, but it's perfect for my low carpeting without it. But the dirt sensor has has failed and I'm trying to understand how to debug and fix, if possible, Any advice from anyone welcome.

[LlyleHunter]

As far as I’m concerned Kenmore hasn’t made a good canister vacuum since the late 1970s Lady Kenmore machines that were made by Whirlpool and marketed by Sears in America under the agreement that Whirlpool stopped selling their machines in vacuum shops.

[eileenanglace]

I’ve had my Kenmore Progressive since 2000. 24 years. My bags are clothe and have the rubber gasket. I also change the filters at least annually. When I had pets I changed them twice a year. It’s just starting to shut off on it’s own occasionally when I pull on the hose. Not sure if it’s the hose or the swivel piece. If I put gentle pressure on the swivel piece, it runs again. Any suggestions.

[ginnygiraudi]

I noticed you put the motor filter in backwards: 24:12. Every vacuum I've ever owned has always been full of dust and dirt. Don't complain too too much because if these things were made up to your standards they would never break and you would be out of business. Trying to fix the power wand was one of the last things I was able to do with my dad before he passed of cancer. We couldn't figure it out and I remember noticing how thin his arms were getting. My brother ended up having to take it to a repair person. When it came back, it worked, but it always smelled bad, like old barf or something. I took this vacuum home with me when we had to clean out my parents' house. It still works, but I've never been able to solve that smell problem...Maybe one day I'll watch your video in slow motion and take the whole thing apart and see what's going on. Thanks for making the video.

[BigjohnZ]

This is Very Good advice, it’s Better to save up money for a Miele or Sebo, it will be a Better Quality machine and it’s More Worth the money in the long run.

[rongoldberg]

My Kenmore Progressive won't shut off unless plug is pulled. Replaced with a new switch to no avail. Any ideas as to what it can be? Otherwise the vacuum works fine.

[kirbykid]

Very informative learned some stuff. thank you.

[loninappleton]

I was looking for something on Hoover Spirit, lots older than the Kenmore shown. But the presentation kept me engaged through the whole teardown and reassemble. Thumbs up on it. Any leads on one for a Hoover Spirit vintage canister please post a link. I'll check back.

[yhwhtlc]

I have a Kenmore progressive canister vacuum I bought in 2003, for around $300....the vacuum I had prior to that was also a Kenmore canister I bought in 1978, replaced it's motor in 2005, had to dispose of that in 2016 even though it was still one of them are in as bad shape as the one you are working progressive works like a champ. I had to replace the plug on it this year as one of the tongs broke off, my fault I accidentally stepped on the plug I have replaced both wheels, belt and plug myself. Changed bags and filter often, and just bought new ones do get the gasket missing on bag, however you can add that disappointed with your bad attitude...btw, I am a woman .

[lynphilion]

So bought mine for ten bucks. The canister makes a loud whining but has good suction. Any idea why it's loud. Is it shot?

[joannedulwick]

How is the pop-n-go cover replaced on a two year old machine?

[Dankcatvacs]

the worst vacuum i worked on was a panasonic direct drive, iwas one of the first ones. had a trigger to turn on and a slider to lock the trigger on .sold it to a friend, was going to wash his carpets and was going to use his vacuum, to my suprise the roller went backwards . i felt like an idiot for selling that to him like that and didnt even realize why it wasnt working right. took it apart a tried to get back to gether but it was a nightmare, was sandwiched by 2 halfs and just refused to go back together. junked it . gave him a kenmore direct drive . that works.

[michellecrum]

How do i put the canister hood back on? It won't go back in place

[jessicah]

Looks like that owner gave their vacuum a free fall ride down the stairs a few times. So, that HEPA filter at the end is just for looks, right? Since there is obviously so much air leaking out elsewhere. I know in the 90's it was popular to say the vacuum had HEPA filtration, even though it was actually meaningless, because the system wasn't sealed. I see the HEPA filter on my machine has popped its seams, so it wasn't doing its job either. The important filter here is the pre-motor filter. Cool.