You can follow these steps if you have problems starting your unit.

1. Unhook the low volt wires at your vacuum cleaner.
2. If your unit has a switch on the canister make sure the switch on the side of the unit is on Auto and the unit’s powercord is plugged into an electrical outlet. You may want to check to make sure the breaker or fuse to the electrical outlet is not tripped.
3. Take a pair of needle nose pliers and insert them into the unit where you unplugged the low volt wires and squeeze lightly. If the unit comes on you can plug the low volt wires back in and proceed to step 4. If the unit does not come on when the low volt terminals are crossed, contact 866-972-8227.
4. Inside each wall valve (the large hole where the hose is plugged into) are two contact pins. These pins touch the metal ring on the end of the hose when it is inserted into the wall valve. Starting at the wall valve closest to the unit, the operator can lift the door open on a wall valve and take a spoon or a quarter and touch these two contact pins simultaneously. If the unit comes on, close the valve and proceed to the next closest wall valve. If all wall valves check out to be working properly, proceed to procedure 5. At any time if the unit will not start when touching the contact pins, the homeowner can contact customer service.
5. Insert your hose into a wall valve, if you have followed the previous steps and the hose fails to turn on the unit or powerhead, you need to contact your local customer service for service.

Note: Always start at your vacuum and trouble shoot back to the hose. Failure at any point directs you to where the problem most likely can be found.

The Electrolux Silverado was manufactured from 1982-1984.  There were two versions of this machine that came with both the automatic cordwinder and without a automatic cord winder.  This is a durable long lasting metal canister vacuum cleaner that does a great job at cleaning the carpets.   

Some routine service may be required over the years.  Service recommendations would be to change the hose, brush roller, and possibly fixing the automatic cord winder. If you need parts, bags or filters for you Electrolux Silverado vacuum cleaner you can find them at eVacuumStore.com

We also sell the a new vacuum cleaner that is identical to the Electrolux Silverado Canister.   

Electrolux Parts List Diagram

Tools Required:

          Safety glasses

          Clean Pad or soft cloth (to prevent scratching of painted and plastic parts during repair)   

          Needle nose pliers

          Phillips Screw Driver (with at least an 8 inch reach)

            2 Flat Head Screw Drivers      

Note: Before any repair work is performed make sure that the unit is unplugged

Note: Most of the upper body parts are painted please take care not to scratch them.

A.     Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly Removal / Installation

·   Remove the exhaust filter cover

·   Remove the exhaust filter

·   Remove the Display Panel and Speed Control Slider by pushing the 2 flat tabs in the front area of the exhaust filter area with a flat tip screw driver an gently prying the Display Panel up with a flat tip screw driver in the slots provided. Lift off the Speed Control Slider.

·   Remove 4 each phillips screws 2 under the Display Panel and 2 in the back corners of the Rear Cover.

·   You can now gently work the rear cover up and off the machine.

·   Lift off the Bag Cover.

·  Reassemble in reverse order.

B.         Electronic Control Module (PCB) or Power Switch Assembly Removal / Installation

·   Remove the Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly. (Section A)

·   You now have access to remove and install either the PCB or Power Switch.

Note: When reinstalling any electrical components or sensing tubes, make sure you reference the correct wiring diagram. After the repair, it is also necessary to route all wiring and sensing tubes back into the proper retaining clips and/or holders.

·   Reassemble in reverse order.

C.         Cord Reel Assembly  Removal / Installation

·   Remove the Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly. (Section A)

·   Remove the 4 phillips head screws in the bag compartment

·   Using the units carry handle, lift the entire cleaner insides off the bottom housing and lay on its side with the cord reel up and the bag compartment facing you.

·   Remove the cord reel and disconnect the cord reel wires.

Note: When reinstalling any electrical components or sensing tubes, make sure you reference the correct wiring diagram. After the repair, it is also necessary to route all wiring and sensing tubes back into the proper retaining clips and/or holders.

·  Reassemble in reverse order

D.         Suction Motor Removal / Installation

·   Remove the Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly. (Section A)

·   Remove the Cord Reel Assembly. (Section C)

·   Remove the outer Motor Housing by removing the 4 phillips screws 1 on each corner. This might be easiest if stand the unit up by setting the bag compartment nose down in the bottom housing.

·   Lift off the Motor Housing, Sound Absorbent Material, and Motor Hood.

·  Remove the Motor and disconnect the electrical leads.

Note: When reinstalling any electrical components or sensing tubes, make sure you reference the correct wiring diagram. After the repair, it is also necessary to route all wiring and sensing tubes back into the proper retaining clips and/or holders.

·   Reassemble in reverse order.

Remove all the screws from the bottom of the power nozzle, and then remove the top cover.  Disconnect the elbow leads from the motor and circuit breaker.  Disconnect the light bulb socket harness and install the new elbow the same way it came out. Now you can put on the top cover and screw in all the screws.