Canister Vacuum

Model # FC5500XS1 Official Whirlpool canister vacuum

Here are the diagrams and repair parts for Official Whirlpool FC5500XS1 canister vacuum, as well as links to manuals and error code tables, if available.

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FC5500XS1 Vacuum Cleaners
Muskin Gasket 742968
#30

Powerbrush parts diagram

Muskin gasket

Part #742968

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Beater Bar 742029
#27

Powerbrush parts diagram

Beater bar

Part #742029

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Guard, String 742172
#20

Powerbrush parts diagram

Guard, string

Part #742172

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Wire Connector 596564
#32

Powerbrush parts diagram

Wire connector

Part #596564

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Housing, Center Tube 4148427
#9

Hose and attachment parts diagram

Housing, center tube

Part #4148427

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Belt, Cogged (pkg. Of 1) 743411
#47

Powerbrush parts diagram

Belt, cogged (pkg. of 1)

Part #743411

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Screw, 10-24 X 1/2 (4) 681697
#36

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Screw, 10-24 x 1/2 (4)

Part #681697

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Switch, On-off 4147409
#13

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Switch, on-off

Part #4147409

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Harness, Hood Wire 744209
#26

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Harness, hood wire

Part #744209

The manufacturer no longer makes this part, and there's no substitute part

Strain Relief 680646
#31

Vacuum cleaner parts diagram

Strain relief

Part #680646

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Most common symptoms to help you fix your vacuum cleaners

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Main causes: broken drive belt, damaged brush roll, tripped brush roll motor overload, bad brush roll motor, wiring fail…

Main causes: lack of power, bad power cord, drive motor failure, wiring failure…

Main causes: damaged vacuum hose, clogged motor air filter, bad suction motor…

Main causes: weak suction motor, vacuum bag is full, clog in suction air path, dirty exhaust filter, leaky vacuum hose…

Repair guides for canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt

How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt

If the power brush isn't working well because the cogged drive belt is slipping, take a few minutes to replace the belt.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum beater bar

How to replace a vacuum beater bar

Replace the brush roll if the bristles ares worn or the cylinder is damaged.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum suction motor

How to replace a vacuum suction motor

The suction motor on a vacuum creates the draw of air at the cleaning head that picks up dirt. If the vacuum won't run, …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less

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