What Do You Do If Your Kenmore Progressive 35922 Or 35923 Vacuum Cleaner Has Problems?

The Kenmore Progressive upright vacuum with "intelli-clean" has been the one of the most popular vacuum cleaners in the past few years. I will cover a few of the most common problems that occur from common use as well as how to remedy these situations.

Hopefully, you can use this article as a guide to troubleshoot your Kenmore if you have an issue

Problem #1- No Suction. This is a very common issue with this vacuum which might have a number of causes.

Solution: Check the bag. This might seem obvious but a full bag reduces the vacuum power. The performance indicator light next to the "intelli-clean" light will turn red if the bag is full. You simply open the front of the vacuum and pull the bag straight out, discard the bag and replace with another bag. There are (2) varieties, the regular paper filtration bags and cloth HEPA style bags.

If changing the bag did not do the trick, try...

Checking for obstructions. Take a look at the point where the hose meets the base of the vacuum and check for any obstructions in the hose or from the base of the vacuum to the brush roller. If you find an obstruction you can usually remove it with a wire hanger or something that can remove the clog.

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Checking the filters. On the Kenmore Progressive there are (2) filters. Check both of them, one is on the back between the extension hose the other is below the bag inside the cover. If the filters are plugged, the vacuum motor cannot produce suction to draw dirt into the bag.

Problem #2- Vacuum will not turn on. This problem results from an overheated motor that causes the reset button to pop up like tripping a breaker. The overheated motor might come from a full or near full bag or an obstruction in the brush roll such as too much hair or string wrapped around the brush roller.

Solution: The remedy here is to check the brush roll, remove any obstructions, and push the white reset button to reset the motor.

Problem #3 Intelli-Clean does not work. The sign that the intelli-clean does not work is that when you press the intelli-clean button on the handle, there is no difference if it is on or off, it does not change suction.

Solution: The remedy is to open the front cover, remove the bag and take a cotton swab and clean the point where the bag is placed on the vacuum. The inside of the opening has a sensor that triggers the intelli-clean feature. If the sensor gets too dirty, it will not work correctly. Swab the inside of this area to clean the sensor and replace the bag.

Problem #4 Blowing dust out the back of the vacuum. This is a sign that there is a rip in the bag, and dust is leaking into the vacuum chamber and blowing out the exhaust filter. If you see this problem you must do something immediately or the vacuum could be permanently damaged.

Solution: Remedy-remove the bag. Then, clean the inside of the vacuum chamber with a wet cloth and wipe dry. Clean the filter next to the motor and shake out the vacuum to eliminate any dirt particles from entering the vacuum. Finally, replace the bag and clean or replace the now dirty exhaust filter.

Hopefully you can use this information the next time your Kenmore Progressive 35922 or 35923 goes on the blink. Now you know exactly what to do. If you encounter a problem more complex than what I have written about, there is a good chance you will need to take your vacuum to the repair shop for service.

Tips For Pet Friendly Lawn Care Products

If you have pets, then you need pet friendly lawn care products in your home. Most pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides that you use in your lawn an harm your pet. Many times, pets will munch on this grass and at the same time take in the chemicals that are on the grass. This can cause many health risks for your pet. When you use only pet friendly lawn care products, this is not going to happen.

The good news is that these products are readily available today. Pet friendly lawn care products are readily produces and found at affordable prices, too. You will want to look for a seal on them that says that they are certified by vets to be safe for use in areas with pets. These are also products tested and certified by the EPA, or Environmental Protection Agency.

Organic Or Chemical?

When considering quality, organic products are just as good, if not better than chemicals. While these products are helpful for taking care of your pet, they are also helpful in maintaining a healthy environment. The products are made up of natural substances such as manure from animals like sea birds or cows. These products are made up of elements that are natural and bio degradable. When you switch to using these products, you allow yourself to help the environment and you get the benefit of protecting your pets. It makes sense to use pet friendly organic lawn care products.

Making Your Own

If you want to make pet friendly lawn care products on your own, you can do so. Why not produce organic fertilizer to start with? You can easily make this at home from the waster products from your own kitchen. Using fruit peelings and other natural (not animal) based products, you can create compost. This is part of the natural decomposition process that all material goes through. In the process, the nutrients are broken down and the grass and other plants can take advantage of it. To make it, all you need to do is to store these waste materials in a safe location and as they rot, they become helpful to the lawn.

When it comes to maintain a healthy lawn for your pets, you need to use pet friendly lawn care products regularly. You can make them yourself or use store bought, the point is just to keep chemical out of the mix. Your pets, the environment and even your family will benefit from these.