As others have said over the years, thank you so very much for making this video. I just finished freeing up the cord retractor on my Miele Capricorn, thanks to the clear demonstration of how to take the vacuum apart correctly. Cheers from the States, almost 11 years later!
Thank you! Your video helped me repair my cord retract and saved me hundreds of dollars and a lot of inconvenience. Highly appreciated and great job on making a simple and easy to follow video.
Thank you. Following your video I was able to open up my S5281 (which is almost identical) and trace fault to a break in the power chord. Now repaired.😃
Thanks for the video. I had to get to the end of the power cord as my daughter's vacuum did not start any more. I suspected a broken wire at the base, which it was once I got safely into the power cord reel.Following your steps made it easy to get all pieces off and back on again.
Thank you - my model is slightly different (S5580 - four separate buttons in the back), but this was PERFECT for showing me how to replace the cord reel.
Thank you so much. Vacuum bag lid came ajar and my S5211 inhaled a whole cars worth of dust and dirt! I've gotten it all cleaned out after watching this video on how to take it apart.
Really good video, it’s a great help knowing exactly where to apply leverage to remove a part, such as the switch covers, and avoids breaking things. Many thanks.
Excellent instructional video! It probably saved me from purchasing a new Classic C1. I'm sure of it now that my engine went out. Now I know how to replace it.
Very good video, repaired fault with cable retract system. Would have been very difficult without your video of how to disassemble vacuum. Thanks very much.
Great video. Just a question - if it wasn't dirty inside the cable unit, what exactly was the problem with the old one? Just wear on some of the parts? Thanks
Yes it can be repaired if you understand how to get the spring properly set, but it's not intended to be a repairable part and is not especially easy to do. And if the coil spring pops undone it is a beast to get it wound back.
Very usefull video to see how to disasemble the miele vacuum cleaner. I had to solder the cords cuz it was cut off but this tutorial helped with everything else
Hi Alex. I can't get into the vacuum to do the change described here. A special tool is needed to undo the screws. I've tried various sizes of hex head screwdrivers but nothing seems to fit. Can you please tell me what I need? Thanks. John
Hello, Please, could you help me to repair or restore that part in Electrolux vacuum cleaner? Could you show me in more details how is cord retraction system connected together with push button. The cord retraction system has a roulette wheel that coils the cable. In the middle (center) of this roulette there are 3 holes with metallic parts, 2 of them in the form of copper bars. The other hole indicating the spin of the roulette. The system also has a spiral and bar-shaped metal coil that acts as a spring, possibly for pulling the cord. If you want I have some pictures to show you. Thank you and I apologize for the big message.
I've got a 256i, two screws as shown in the video and one in the back under the fiber gasket that also covers the two hidden screws that attach the control panel. It took me forever to find that little beotch. Good Luck
Thank you very much for this video! Without it I would not be able to repair it and my parents would kill me. Now lets hope they don’t find out that I broke and repaired the machine.
As others have said over the years, thank you so very much for making this video. I just finished freeing up the cord retractor on my Miele Capricorn, thanks to the clear demonstration of how to take the vacuum apart correctly. Cheers from the States, almost 11 years later!
Thank you so much! The issue with my vacuum cleaner was that the cord was stuck too far in. Your video did the trick!! Thanks a lot
Thank you! Your video helped me repair my cord retract and saved me hundreds of dollars and a lot of inconvenience. Highly appreciated and great job on making a simple and easy to follow video.
Thank you. Following your video I was able to open up my S5281 (which is almost identical) and trace fault to a break in the power chord. Now repaired.😃
Saved me a bunch of money and time. knowing where all the screws are and how to take off all the plastic bits without breaking them. Thank you.
Thanks for the video. I had to get to the end of the power cord as my daughter's vacuum did not start any more. I suspected a broken wire at the base, which it was once I got safely into the power cord reel.Following your steps made it easy to get all pieces off and back on again.
Thank you - my model is slightly different (S5580 - four separate buttons in the back), but this was PERFECT for showing me how to replace the cord reel.
Thank you so much. Vacuum bag lid came ajar and my S5211 inhaled a whole cars worth of dust and dirt! I've gotten it all cleaned out after watching this video on how to take it apart.
Really good video, it’s a great help knowing exactly where to apply leverage to remove a part, such as the switch covers, and avoids breaking things. Many thanks.
Excellent instructional video! It probably saved me from purchasing a new Classic C1. I'm sure of it now that my engine went out. Now I know how to replace it.
Thanks for an easy to follow video to repair exactly the the problem described.
Excellent video that explains exactly what to do that worked a trick for me. Job done with no problems!
Very good video, repaired fault with cable retract system. Would have been very difficult without your video of how to disassemble vacuum. Thanks very much.
Great video. Just a question - if it wasn't dirty inside the cable unit, what exactly was the problem with the old one? Just wear on some of the parts? Thanks
Just fitted second hand cord reel. Couldn't have done it without the video. Thanks
Very helpfull with dismantling Miele C3. However i am curious if a not properly cord retract is always bevond repair.
Yes it can be repaired if you understand how to get the spring properly set, but it's not intended to be a repairable part and is not especially easy to do. And if the coil spring pops undone it is a beast to get it wound back.
Very usefull video to see how to disasemble the miele vacuum cleaner. I had to solder the cords cuz it was cut off but this tutorial helped with everything else
Clear explanation, helped me fix my Miele HEPA 5000. Thanks.
Brilliant..Very well explained..Thank you
where you bought the new corde retractor?
Very clear video very helpful thank you
What causes a cord rewind to break?
It must have been engineered to fail by the Germans. They need to sell new vacuums to stay in business...
Very well done video. It helped me a lot. Thanks
I need a screwdriver like yours. What's it called, please?
cant seem to find a replacement cord retract anywhere! any ideas?
How can I get a new cord keeper part for a vacmaster VF408? If you could tell me how and where that would be beautiful!!
Hi Alex. I can't get into the vacuum to do the change described here. A special tool is needed to undo the screws. I've tried various sizes of hex head screwdrivers but nothing seems to fit. Can you please tell me what I need? Thanks. John
John Michael Vidler They're torx bits. #15, I think.
Thanks Ted. I have since found out that they are Torx 20 on this Miele model.
Hello,
Please, could you help me to repair or restore that part in Electrolux vacuum cleaner? Could you show me in more details how is cord retraction system connected together with push button.
The cord retraction system has a roulette wheel that coils the cable. In the middle (center) of this roulette there are 3 holes with metallic parts, 2 of them in the form of copper bars. The other hole indicating the spin of the roulette.
The system also has a spiral and bar-shaped metal coil that acts as a spring, possibly for pulling the cord.
If you want I have some pictures to show you.
Thank you and I apologize for the big message.
good lord mate, did you wrestle a roo, or what happened to your arms?
Great video, easy to follow, I just fixed my Miele, thanks !
What is the name of the electronic unit that is inserted into the connector?
Hi, I changed carbon brushes to my vacuum cleaner but need a hit to start.. Do you know why?
Thanks, thanks, thanks a lot for the vidéo. It's clear, didactic and... helpfull !
where can you but the part for the s 251 i ??
Hi would it be possible to show how to change the motor and cord rewind on a Miele S8 or C3 as it's now called? That would be very helpful. Thanks :)
What torx bit size screwdriver/bit do i need and are all the screws the same size. I have to buy one.
T20 and its all the same.
You saved me! Thanks!
Super helpful, thank you!
very, very helpful! I couldn't have done it without you !! thank you very much!!💙💛🤪😊😊😊
Where are the screws on a Miele Plus 251i. I can't find them for the life of me.
I've got a 256i, two screws as shown in the video and one in the back under the fiber gasket that also covers the two hidden screws that attach the control panel. It took me forever to find that little beotch. Good Luck
Thanks, i used this video to show me how to pull dwn the cleaner, so i could find the problem easy
Me tho
Thank you very much for this video! Without it I would not be able to repair it and my parents would kill me. Now lets hope they don’t find out that I broke and repaired the machine.
Bravo, it was very nice, it would be better if you cleaned it before collecting.
Great video
Legend dude! Thank you!!
Thx man, that was easy...
How to repair retractable vacuum cleaner cord
Thank you so much 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Спасибо!
Все хорошо,но зачем грязные фильтра назад ставить?Я бы не доверилась такому мастеру.
There is always some unlucky screw causing havoc!
paying for the new cord retract and the repair man will cost more than a new vacuum haha
No, not these. Some Miele vacuums are priced over $1000.
I found a toy car in mine :-) bloody kids
Dang that vacuum is disgustingly dirty, no wonder it needs to be repaired.
How can somebody have so much junk in the motorfilter.. 😁
Strzez mnie Boze przed takimi serwisantami :D
I thought the idea with RUclips videos that you knew how to do the job, BEFORE making the video?