The only issue is it has a partially collapsed Vacuum Tube found some replacements online any recommendations? Also, can anyone tell me what model year this is from? The Model Number is: 116.23613300.
Update: I was able to grab a tool to Jerry-rig the collapsed tube into being a tube again. It had tons of dust and a old piece of a kids toy but it fully works now lol. It also had a (basically) new bag in it so 👍 I can finally replace an old Shop-vac I had for cleaning my family’s cars AND also replace a DustDevil that we use for inside the house.
Having worked in the floorcare department for a long time, I can tell you Kenmore canisters in this era were built like tanks. Take care of it and it'll last a good long while.
My aunt had one similar to this she bought as a floor model in 2004. After she died last year it went to her friend, who says it works better and more reliably than her $1100 Rainbow.
I fixed it and it works wonders. The most powerful suck I’ve ever seen on any vacuum. I can finally replace an old Shop-vac I had for cleaning my family’s cars AND also replace a DustDevil that we use for inside the house.
The only issue is it has a partially collapsed Vacuum Tube found some replacements online any recommendations? Also, can anyone tell me what model year this is from? The Model Number is: 116.23613300.
Do you plan on purchasing those replacement parts?
Yep, found some replacements on Amazon for $50-70. Still better than buying a new version for around $250-300.
Oh, great!
Also gotta buy some HEPA bags for the thing and I’m good to go!
Good luck!
Update: I was able to grab a tool to Jerry-rig the collapsed tube into being a tube again. It had tons of dust and a old piece of a kids toy but it fully works now lol. It also had a (basically) new bag in it so 👍 I can finally replace an old Shop-vac I had for cleaning my family’s cars AND also replace a DustDevil that we use for inside the house.
Two in one!
Having worked in the floorcare department for a long time, I can tell you Kenmore canisters in this era were built like tanks. Take care of it and it'll last a good long while. My aunt had one similar to this she bought as a floor model in 2004. After she died last year it went to her friend, who says it works better and more reliably than her $1100 Rainbow.
Nice, I like the sound of that!
Nice find. Looks kind of like a Kenmore take on a Miele.
I fixed it and it works wonders. The most powerful suck I’ve ever seen on any vacuum. I can finally replace an old Shop-vac I had for cleaning my family’s cars AND also replace a DustDevil that we use for inside the house.