Introduction
Vacuum cleaner cords take a ton of abuse. We yank them out of the socket. We run over them. We let our dogs to use them as chew toys. (Wait, maybe that's just me...)
If you've been meaning to buy a new appliance or lamp because the cord is damaged, don't. Replace the plug for about five bucks and a trip to the local hardware store. I have a vacuum service center on my block, but you can find replacement plugs online, too.
If the cord damage is right next to the appliance, replace the whole cord, not the plug. Vacuuming the living room with a two-foot cord doesn't sound like much fun.
My vacuum had a two-wire, ungrounded polarized plug. Polarized means there are distinct hot and neutral blades (the metal parts that go in the socket), and it matters which wire is hooked to each. Buy the same style plug you are replacing.
Check that the replacement will accommodate the shape of your cord, too. Some cords are round and some are flat.
Tools Required
Materials Required
- Screw-terminal replacement plug
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