Hoover FLOORMATE
Floor Cleaner Machine Repair
Floormate Floor Cleaner Repair
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View of the Floormate with the handle released,with the recovery tank, water channel and bracket removed
The two main parts that you will be working with are the Hood-#1 and the Water Channel/Hose-#26. You may have to loosen the Nozzle Housing-#22 to adjust the rubber gasket fitting that connects #26 and #22 when reinstalling/replacing #26.
It may be hard to locate a new water channel hose "assembly" since a number of these parts have been discontinued.
Also, you will have to remove the lower recovery tank, recovery hose, and the bracket that holds it on the hose.
The hose is stretched when the Floormate handle is released, i.e., when the unit is in a horizontal position. Some cracks may be seen in this position that otherwise might have been missed. It is necessary to remove the hood to see all of the water channel hose to check for other damage as well as to replace it.
The new hose will compress to fit the existing connections.
Start by removing the recovery tank. Then press the handle release pedal and lay the FLOORMATE in the horizontal position.
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Next, remove the Hose Mounting Bracket's (HMB) two Phillips screws. This is a clear plastic clamp holding
the upper portion of the Water Channel Assembly (WCA).
the upper portion of the Water Channel Assembly (WCA).
Note the placement here to reinstall.
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Next, remove the Duct Hose--"a hard clear plastic tube"
The Duct Hose (DH) is connected to the Water Channel Assembly (WCA)---[the soft plastic hose] with a plastic connector with an O-ring inside. This connector then screws on the WCA. You may be able to pull this connector off without removing the DH, then unscrew it from the WCA.
or
I just removed the Duct Hose (DH)(recovery hose). It is held in place by several small built-in snaps attached to plastic tabs. Carefully use your fingers/putty knife/flat blade screwdriver to gently pry the clips upward to release the plastic DH. You can then separate the connector and unscrew the DH from the WCA.
or
I just removed the Duct Hose (DH)(recovery hose). It is held in place by several small built-in snaps attached to plastic tabs. Carefully use your fingers/putty knife/flat blade screwdriver to gently pry the clips upward to release the plastic DH. You can then separate the connector and unscrew the DH from the WCA.
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Just unscrew the fittings off both ends and just use the hose.
FLOORMATE Repair
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Floor Cleaner Machine Repair
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View of the Floormate with the handle released,with the recovery tank, water channel and bracket removed
The hose is stretched when the Floormate handle is released, i.e., when the unit is in a horizontal position. Some cracks may be seen in this position that otherwise might have been missed. It is necessary to remove the hood to see all of the water channel hose to check for other damage as well as to replace it.
The two main parts that you will be working with are the Hood-#1 and the Water Channel/Hose-#26. You may have to loosen the Nozzle Housing-#22 to adjust the rubber gasket fitting that connects #26 and #22 when reinstalling/replacing #26.
Note: You can right click on some items to view an enlarged version
The water channel hose (it's discontinued) was cracked on this unit. The crack was not visible when the machine was in the upright position--with the recovery tank in and covered by the water channel bracket.
It may be hard to locate a new water channel hose "assembly" since a number of these parts have been discontinued.
Start by removing the recovery tank. Then press the handle release pedal and lay the FLOORMATE in the horizontal position.
Next, remove the Hose Mounting Bracket's (HMB) two Phillips screws. This is a clear plastic clamp holding
the upper portion of the Water Channel Assembly (WCA).
the upper portion of the Water Channel Assembly (WCA).
Note the placement here to reinstall.
Confused?? Read ahead a bit then come back! Re-read!
The Duct Hose (DH) is connected to the Water Channel Assembly (WCA)---[the soft plastic hose] with a plastic connector with an O-ring inside. This connector then screws on the WCA. You may be able to pull this connector off without removing the DH, then unscrew it from the WCA.
or
I just removed the Duct Hose (DH)(recovery hose). It is held in place by several small built-in snaps attached to plastic tabs. Carefully use your fingers/putty knife/flat blade screwdriver to gently pry the clips upward to release the plastic DH. You can then separate the connector and unscrew the DH from the WCA.
or
I just removed the Duct Hose (DH)(recovery hose). It is held in place by several small built-in snaps attached to plastic tabs. Carefully use your fingers/putty knife/flat blade screwdriver to gently pry the clips upward to release the plastic DH. You can then separate the connector and unscrew the DH from the WCA.
Note: You can right click on some items to view an enlarged version
Next, remove the Duct Hose-- "a hard clear plastic tube"
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You will be able to pull the hose through the hole on the other end (under the hood). To remove the other end of the WCA, you need to remove the Hood.
You will be able to pull the hose through the hole on the other end (under the hood). To remove the other end of the WCA, you need to remove the Hood.
I have not tried this, but this might work as a substitute if you cannot locate the exact part. It is firmer than the above, it's relatively cheap, and you get way more than you'll need, but if it works you can make many spares for any future needs or use it for other home repairs. Trim to your size. Return it if it doesn't work (before cutting, of course).
This was the old fix, but now even a replacement hose is hard to find.
This was the old fix, but now, even the replacement hose is hard to find.
The new hose will compress to fit the existing connections.
Just unscrew the fittings off both ends and just use the hose.
Also, you might try matching the hose material, threads and outside hose diameter with online repair parts stores or Ebay for various appliances/hoses that might fit with minor adjustments.
Also, you might try matching the hose material, threads and outside hose diameter with online repair parts stores or Ebay for various appliances/ hoses that might fit with minor adjustments.
The water channel hose (it's discontinued) was cracked on this unit. The crack was not visible when the machine was in the upright position--with the recovery tank in and covered by the water channel bracket.
I have not tried this, but this might work as a substitute if you cannot locate the exact part. It is firmer than the above, it's relatively cheap, and you get way more than you'll need, but if it works you can make many spares for any future needs or use it for other home repairs. Trim to your size. Return it if it doesn't work (before cutting, of course).
TRY THIS
A possible replacement below
A possible replacement below
Please don't try to use duct tape as a permanent solution!
Replacing the hose is the better way...
Replacing the hose is the better way...
(View Hose)
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Please don't try to use duct tape as a permanent solution!
Replacing the hose is the better way...
Replacing the hose is the better way...
(View Hose)
*Disclosure: The “Check Amazon Link” buttons on this page are associate links and are used to provide more details about an item, and you can decide if you want to just look or purchase the item. "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases." We receive a small commission (that helps support this website) if you actually purchase from this company, but the price to you remains the same.
