Hoover
Upright Vacuum

Model # U5242-980 Official Hoover upright vacuum

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Handle Cap 37911078
#2

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Handle cap

Part #37911078

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

Kenmore Spring 38355008
#16

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Kenmore spring

Part #38355008

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

Retainer 37257230
#19D

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Retainer

Part #37257230

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

Door Housing 37254158
#17E

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Door housing

Part #37254158

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

Screw 21447218
#22

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Screw

Part #21447218

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

Vacuum Furniture Nozzle 38614036

#NI

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Vacuum furniture nozzle

Part #38614036

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

Vacuum Edge Brush 39511004
#46

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Vacuum edge brush

Part #39511004

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Vacuum Allergen Filtration Bag, 3-pack 4010100Z
#8

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Vacuum allergen filtration bag, 3-pack

Part #4010100Z

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Retainer 42256006
#19A

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Retainer

Part #42256006

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

Retainer 37257232
#19

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Retainer

Part #37257232

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

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