Why won't my vacuum turn on?

The electrical connector to the switch itself may be disconnected inside the handle.

• After the obvious try a different outlet, verify the cord is plugged in both ends.
• The connections to the illuminated switch in the handle are pressed on. After repeated dropping of the handle onto the floor, a switch connector may have fallen off the switch.
• Unplug the unit and remove the screws holding the two sides of the handle together. Locate the loose wire and plug it back into the switch lug.
• Loosely assemble the handle, plug in the vac and give it a try. If it turns on tighten the screws.