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Since this "flapper' is stuck in the closed position it won't allow the dirt to enter the hose. I need a picture and instructions on how to get the spring assembly and cam back into the correct position. I have taken off the top plastic body part so I can see everything that is going on now. Somehow, when in normal vaccuming postion the "flapper" piece should be un-sprung to allow the "flapper" to open freely. When returning the vaccum to the upright position, the spring should close the "flapper" piece so you can use the hose and get maximum suction. I need to know how to get that spring in the correct position again and what it looks like. Thank You |
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Hello, Thanks for visiting askgovacuum.com! I'll be 100% completely honest with you, this problem is a nightmare repair, and even with ten years of fixing vacuums I've not been successful yet to properly repair this problem. The spring and cam design is terrible, and has caused me many hours of frustration. I usually just remove the flap completely from the vacuum's dirt chamber, which will allow you to vacuum the floor, but leaves the attachment hose and tools useless. I will however confer with our vacuum doctor Juan tomorrow who can fix just about any vacuum. I will video tape him fixing it for you, and post this online for you. Just to ensure that we video tape the right vacuum, would you please clarify which Hoover model number you have? Thanks in advance, |
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Hi Jim, Ok, so I didn't actually have a U6655-900 available, but I did have a similar model, however the model was brand new, and Juan isn't very comfortable with this repair either, but we did take the machine out of the box for you, and take pictures of how the cam and spring look new, which hopefully will help you fix your machine. You also will need to remove the Hoover WindTunnel Actuator Arm Assembly from the vacuum to fix this part. We've shot a video which shows how to remove this part, and also how to open up the machine if you haven't already done so. You can view the Hoover WindTunnel Actuator Arm Repair Video Here. Once you have the machine apart, here's how the Spring should wrap around the Cam, and the Door Actuator Lever, and you can then snap the Cam and spring assembly back over the plastic housing on the vacuum. Here's a photo album showing you how the parts look together, and how the spring fits properly: Hoover WindTunnel Self-Propelled Suction Diverter Cam and Spring Assembly Repair Photo Album I hope this at least helps you to see what the parts should like once their on their. Please let me know if you still are having some trouble and I'll see what I can do about finding a used machine to attempt taking a video repair of. Thanks again for checking out AskGoVacuum.com! |
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HI Chris, Thank You for taking the time with the photos! I think that the model you took pictures of has the upgraded engineering from mine. So many questions. The cam on mine is not pushing or touching the door lever like in your pictures...totally different design there. The underside of the spring does go under the actuator door lever...that is the same. From there, that cam is different on both models. In one of your pics, I see the L shaped part of the spring resting on the front wheel and Im guessing that the vacuum is in the Upright position. So, Im guessing if that is the case, then if I can turn that spring so it is resting on the front part of the wheel then everything should work correctly. But I don't see the mechanics of that? Im trying to see in the pics where that L shaped part of the spring goes, its not and can't touch the Acuator Arm Assembly. But you said I need to take that A.A.A. Off in order to wrap the spring around the Cam and get the L shaped part of the spring to rest on the front part of the wheel. Correct? Okay, before I took the vacuum body cover off, the L shaped part of the spring was resting against the plastic body cover. Is this supposed to be the correct placement of the L shaped part of the spring?(Note: the Door Valve was not working when the L shaped part of the spring was resting against the vacuum plastic body cover). As you can see Im still confused. Your pictures helped, but I need more explanation details about how to set that spring and where it is supposed to rest against. Thank You, Jim |
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Hi Jim, I apologize for the delayed response to your comment. I wasn't aware that the design of this part was changed with the new model, as it looked to be the same as the older models, which I still continue to have nightmare's about almost nightly :-) Here's a link to the parts schematic of your vacuum cleaner which hopefully will help you visualize how the pieces are put together a little better with the help of the pictures we took earlier:
Also, here's a link to the entire parts schematic of the vacuum cleaner itself so that you can see the entire assembly with the part numbers. Hoover U6650 Bagless Upright WindTunnel Self-Propelled Vacuum Cleaner Hopefully this helps you a little more. Please let me know if you have further questions. Thanks, |
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HI Chris, I gave up on this vacuum door valve. I tied a string around the spring and ran it to the back of the vacuum. When I want to use the hose and attachments I just secure the end of the string to the top power cord holder and it keeps the door valve closed to get enough good suction to use the hose and attachments. By tightening up the cable for the self propelled part of the vacuum this works great now, like brand new, barely a babies worth of effort needed to get the vacuum to move back and forth on its own. Well, until the motor goes out, the vacuum works fine with the addition of a little engineering. I have had it for 11 years already so I have been more than satisfied with its reliability....I will buy the same vacuum in the future. Thanks for all the help, Jim |
