Central Vacuum Cleaner

M&S Texas - AV2500 Central Vacuum Cleaner: 

• M&S Central vacuum cleaners is no longer manufactured, yet our unit is working well. 

• AirVac AV2500 User Manual
• https://builtinvacuum.com/parts/m-and-s/maintenance/ 
• http://christy-ind.com/m&s/vacunits.php 

• Basic Straight Suction Central Vacuum Hose

About M & S Central Vacuum

In 1953, returning Korean War Veteran, Captain Harold J. Lemmon arrived back home in the US with plans to start a built-in radio system for individual households. This idea was revolutionary at the time. He got right down to business and gave his new company the straight forward name, Music & Sound which later became known as M&S.

A Fascination with the “Built-in” Concept

Not long after a built-in intercom system was added to the list of available M&S products. But the innovations didn’t end there. Constant improvements led to an expansion of the M&S intercom system so that it soon included room to room communication as well as an added link to the front door; built-in door chimes rounded out this particular package. Lemmon had a fascination with all things “built-in” and eventually this commitment to innovation included the M&S central vacuum system. The M&S brand has been around for over 60 years now and they are still in the business of creating products that enhance the home.

Universal Design mean Interchangeable Components

All M&S central vacuum systems are designed to keep your home dust and allergen free. Keeping your system in top running order ensures the air in your home will be healthy for your family. When your M&S Air central vac needs a replacement part or repair, MD Central Vacuum systems can be of assistance. We focus on manufacturing central vac equipment that has a universal design, meaning that our central vacuum motors, replacement parts, accessory kits, and central vacuum hoses can all be used with other central vacuum systems, including the M&S line of central vacuum systems, making repairing an M&S central vac much easier. We also have specialty kits that will expand the good service that your M&S central vac system provides. Check out the MD Vacuum central vacuum Garage Attachment Kits that will make cleaning the garage, your vehicles, boat or walkway much easier.

Get Help Troubleshooting

Our trained technicians and customer service representatives are here to help you troubleshoot and repair your M&S central vacuum system. Call us at the phone number provided or visit a MD central vac system distributer for help and suggestions. We also have an excellent M&S Questions and Answers page on the website that provides answers to the most commonly asked questions. We have a large network of independent dealers that can assist you with a M & S central vac repair, if needed.

The central vacuum parts, products, and accessories above are compatible with all M & S central vacuum cleaner models produced over the years including the models listed below and those that are not, making it easy to find what you need and repair your M & S Central Vacuum. If your home has no hoses or accessories, we suggest a complete attachment kit. The kits here will work perfectly with the system and there is information to help you make an informed decision. If you have a M & S but need help repairing it, we have a complete line of compatible products and extensive product information to assist you. Should your system have non-universal hoses or inlets, please contact our office for alternative ways to upgrade your system into the more readily available universal components.

If you can't find what you need, please contact us by phone or through the M & S Questions and Answers, and one of our helpful technical customer service representatives will point you in the right direction. We also have a large network of independent dealers that can assist you with a M & S central vac repair, if needed.

*We have notes in the hose section regarding electric hose replacement compatibility.

No matter how old or new your AirVac Central Vacuum system is, we can help!

Parts for AirVac Central Vacuum

How to Replace Most Central Vacuum Motors

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NOTE: Lamb Ametek Vacuum Motors are in nearly all central vacuum brands. The motors sold here are new, genuine Lamb Ametek replacement motors.

1. Unplug the vacuum unit from the wall. If it is hard wired turn off the circuit breaker.
2. If the motors are on the bottom of the unit take the unit down, remove debris bag, and turn the unit over. Disconnect the low voltage wires, if needed. They are small wires that follow the PVC pipe to the unit.
3. Gain access to the motor compartment. (If motors are on the bottom, there is usually one screw on the bottom and/or one to three screws on the side.) Usually the motor shell will not come completely off but can be moved enough to easily access the motor(s).
4. Notice the two or three wires coming from each motor. Disconnect each of the motor wires, or cut them in the middle where you'll later splice the new wire using a wire nut.
5. There are usually two or three bolts, screws, or springs holding the motor down. Remove.
6. Lift the motor out. There may be a gasket so lift with some force. If the motor has an exhaust port, slide it off or unscrew the bolt. Save it or buy another Motor Exhaust Coupling #507EX .
7. If needed, clean off the old gasket from the motor compartment and place the new gasket on the motor with the sticky side on the motor. PLEASE NOTE: if your original gasket is not a thin foam pad they REUSE your original gasket no matter what.
8. (Before anything is done with the motor check to see if it compressed in shipment. Reach a finger in and spin the fan. Listen for any scraping. To correct, use a screw driver to push the seam of the motor shell down a hair.) Place the new motor where the old one was taken out.

9. Screw, bolt, or reattach the mounting.

   ***Do not use excessive force or the motor fan housing will move causing the fans to hit the housing when spinning. The seam on the side can be tapped down with hammer and screw driver if needed.***

10. Connect the motor wires. There will be two blacks or a black and a white. The motor will run the same no matter if colors match or not. So don't worry if there is not a white wire to match a white (or black for black), just connect them. Splice the new wires to the old with wire nuts, or use connectors to plug the wire directly on. The green wire is a ground and if your new motor has one you need to connect it to a bolt somewhere on the unit.
11. Plug the vacuum in and turn on the manual switch (or use the hose in the home after connecting the low voltage wire to the unit). The motor(s) should start up right away. Unplug it again.
12. Close the motor compartment and put the vacuum back on the wall (if taken off). Connect the low voltage wire back if removed.
13. Plug it in. Test it again.
14. If you have any problems or questions don't hesitate to call our customer service toll-free at 1-800-997-2278 Mon-Thurs PST.