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#289321 28-Aug-2021 20:39

I have a Electrolux zpf2320tp vacuum cleaner. Owned for about four years. First time playing up.

It has recently decided to not turn on. Thought it was the wall socket because I switched to another and it turned on. Go to use it today and .... nothing. Since it's out of warranty, thought I'd take it apart and see what I can do. I have no vacuum fixing skills whatsoever.

Once I opened it up, first thing I did was push in those fuse looking things to make sure they were on properly. Image on the left (power button). I did that then put everything back together. It turned on but it was a high pitched spinning noise for 1 second. Not the usual 'vacuum is on and working' noise.

Should I try and get to the engine or give up? Easy fix or wait and take it to a professional?

Thanks

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#2768197 28-Aug-2021 20:55

most likely a broken wire in the plug as moving to another socket and it worked, but stopped working next time, get your self a meter and check the continuity of the power cable.

Another common failure point is the cord retractor, can fail, this can be a mission to reassemble.

Mostly what it comes down to, how much time and effort and money do you want to put in to fixing vs. just buying a new one

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#2768209 28-Aug-2021 22:06

My AEG vacuum developed a break in the wire at the retractor part (probably the cord had been pulled out right to the end too many times) and it was fixable at DIY level although needed soldering skills. Not sure that a fault here would have anything to do with your high pitched spinning noise, but it's worth checking as it started as an intermittent fault that would come right if the cord was moved.

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#2768244 29-Aug-2021 07:44

Thanks for the responses so far. Yeah not too sure what to do. Could wait until Level 2 lockdown and take it to the engineering / electrical team at work 😄.

Is there a cheap power tester that you guys recommend?