Kenmore upright vacuums have earned a reputation for reliability and top performance over the years. Kenmore upright vacuums have the suction needed to remove dust, dirt and pet hair out of the deepest of carpets. When your Kenmore upright vacuum quits working, find the replacement parts you need to get the vacuum going again at Sears PartsDirect.
Troubleshooting your Kenmore upright vacuum when the beater bar isn't rotating
Check the motor overload switch. Reset the motor overload and check for obstructions that could prevent the beater bar from rotating. Clear any obstructions to beater bar rotation.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner and check the drive belt. Replace the drive belt if it's worn or broken.
Check the beater bar drive motor wiring connections. Reconnect any loose wires and repair any broken wires.
If the beater bar motor doesn't run when it gets power, replace the beater bar motor.
How to fix your Kenmore upright vacuum when the red dirt sensor light stays on constantly
When the dirt sensor lights stays red constantly, dirty sensor eyes or a failed dirt sensor control board could be causing the problem.
Unplug the vacuum cleaner and clean the sensor eyes using a soft, dry cloth. Don't use cleaners or liquids as they can help speed the recoating of the sensor eyes, making it necessary to clean them much sooner than normal.
If the dirt sensor lights stays red constantly after cleaning the sensor eyes, you may need to replace the dirt sensor control board because the board may not be detecting sensor eye dirt signals correctly.
