I used to repair vacuums in the mid eighties and the Sanitaire was easy to fix and extremely durable. I have a sanitaire that I have had well over twenty years. Vacuums today are total crap.

Good video but... You put the vacuum belt on backwards - the belt fits in the groove so the vacuum is pulling forward when running. Your example makes the vacuum push backward and brushes dirt forward.

Thanks for making this video. I, too, believe in buying one of these commercial units because of their built-in longevity factor. In fact, the sales girl in the local Sewing Center asked why I wanted such an expensive upright vacuum. "Because these are very rugged and are easy to repair." Some decade later, my Sanitaire is still going strong. And because parts are so readily available and relatively cheap, you'd be a damn fool to buy something else.

Thank you, I just inherited one of these vacuums from my grandmother, and it needs some tlc, this helps alot

I would personally clean the entire vacuum too so it's not so filthy. Like other people have said you can replace the brush strips on the beater bar as well as clean and lube the bearings so that it spins freely again. That beater bar is pretty rusty though so I would probably just get a new one myself. It's amazing how many people will continue to replace vacuums for hundreds of dollars rather than buying one of these and just maintaining it with the minimal maintenance they require. Not to mention they will outperform any of those garbage plastic vacuums.

❤ awesome video. ‼️

I bought the 600 series (blue) about 7 years ago. I have had things break and had to pay a service fee for repair. The last time I was charged 85.00 due to lack of suction I have had an issue with the adjustment knob not moving so it is always on low. I'm frustrated and trying to find the way to fix it myself and save my money... thank you for explaining simple issues. 👈😊😊

I love how simple and reliable these things are I had 2000 16” SC899E, when I first acquired it, all I needed was a new belt, bag(it had a black cloth bag that takes Eureka F&G bags), and a new headlight, and surprisingly the bulb looks similar to one in my Kirby 514, except it’s 25 watts, and the one in my Kirby is only 15 watts, surprisingly that’s all that needed to be done even though it was dropped down some stairs, I guess these things are somewhat immune to fall damage, and mine even came with an original Sanitaire attachment kit which is still sitting in my grandma’s garage, i loved it, but I no longer have it because my city’s senior center where my grandma used to work is using it now and they love it just as much as me

How do you replace/ repair round power foot switch ? Have to try it several times to get it to work

Great video... helped me out a lot

How can I fix/replace the kick leveler to level the back of this Sanitaire? It won't adjust higher and lower... Hoping there's a video you have like this one... Thanks a lot Scott

I Have a Sanitaire SC-886 Shake-out bag machine, And a Smart Idea i Had is I put a Magnet On the Front Of the Machine And when i go To Vacuum I Will always See Paper Clips Or pins Or anything Like that and The magnet Pulls it up from the carpet while im vacuuming and it works really great👍

Is there a reset button or do I need to replace the on/off button on my sanitaire sc684? It is not turning on?

any secret at putting the fan gasket on with it always coming off???

My shake out bag is blowing dust out the top where it slides in. Should I just replace the bag or the clip?

Can someone tell me where the spring goes for the foot pedal release!? I took my sweeper apart didn’t even see where it popped out from.

Anyone know how to repair an arm/handle stops locking in place?

No Magnet on the front to keep those Bobby pins and Staples out???

my on button is stuck in the on. how do i fix that

You put the belt on backwards

Hi there can anyone help please on how to re wire after moving the suppressor please thanks

Sanitaire Vacuum in this video is GREAT!!!!! My problem is when vacuuming, the locks vibrate causing the plate to come off. A couple of times, the rotor and belt fell off. Is there anyway for me to fix it so this won't happen?

i have a triple s heavy duty connercialare the parts the same?

Where can i buy a belt for this comercial vaccum sanitary

This is eureka built

Used motor for that vacume

Can you put lubricant or oil somewhere in the fan?

I just realize that the vacuum bag is full

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Why is there a eureka in the background if you said you only use sanitaire vacuums?

Mine is making a screeching noise after vacuuming up shards of broken glass over lots of moisture. Had a full carboy full of water that shattered on the carpet and I had to clean it up for safety reasons. How do you get at the motor bearings to see if that is causing it?

How come do you not want to buy a shark vacuum they are awesome

Where can i get a motor

I found out that the bag is full

Best vacuum ever

I have a commercial 16 inch Sanitiare vacuum, I turned it on and the motor was squealing while I was vacuuming. What can cause it to do that? Could it be fist inside the motor?

* commercial are

That's not the original brush roller for that vacuum

Yeah great vacuum with no damn hose attachment. Talk about a waste of manpower for housekeepers and professional office cleaners. Routinely you need a hose to vacuum corners and baseboards. And the cord clip doesn’t fold down to allow the cord to come loose. It’s a waste of time to have to unfold the chord. It’s a relic compared to what’s available. Facts.

I use these vacuum cleaners at work...your video is terrible. you didnt show how to actually take off the bag and clean it properly.. the person that is video caant aim.. and you should practice taking apart the vacuum cleaner b4 actually doing it on the video.

Hi..I know this video was posted a long time ago but I need help! My Sanitaire sweeper height adjustment either sets too low for the belt to move or too high to touch the floor? Any advice? I have fixed (I thought) everything on that vacuum and didn't think anything else could go wrong..wrong..or is there someone, or company I could call?