Shark Rotator Vacuum Brush not spinning 

Great video, got me where I needed to go on the brush not spinning problem. ALTHOUGH: one thing you may want to consider before replacing the switch or splicing wires is popping the red toggle off and CLEANING THE CONTACTS. I did that with alcohol and a qtip then blew it out with compressed air and the switch started working again. No need to take anything apart other than popping the switch assembly out and removing the toggle. No screw, no cut wires. Hopefully that’s all you folks need to get your vacuum working again.

This man and his video just saved us $200! We were going to purchase a new Shark until we saw this video. We followed the instructions and it was exactly as you stated it to be! We cannot thank you enough for putting your video out there for all to see and benefit from. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge, Jerome Robinson!

TaDa fixed it by bypassing the green rotator switch. Works like a champ!!! Thanks! and I'm a gal.

Fixing the problem and keeping the video under five minutes? Jerome is the hero this world needs.

Of all the troubleshooting sites, you hit the nail on the head. Quick and easy with your excellent diagnosis. Thank you forever.

Thank you for your advice! We were in rough financial times and our vacuum broke, your video saved us!!!!

I fixed one of these today found it at the dumpster, RU-vid has helped me again, thank you for your help Sir glad you were there to help you vlog made the difference,Winning.

Thank you for this fabulous video!! This really helped me to fix this vacuum. It's people like you who make this world a better place. Thank you !!

Perfect! What an easy fix! I’ve been trying to get by with just cleaning the hair out of it for years but finally needed to do something more intense. Its working like the first day we bought it! Thank you!

Just fixed my shark using your video. Thanks for the info for an easy repair. Spliced the wires, used a crimp type wire nut to secure them and it works perfect. Thanks again.

Thank you Jerome, the microswitch was the problem. There was a small piece of plastic that was preventing the switch from working properly, so I took a razor knife and trimmed the small obstruction and now it works fine. I find it interesting that it just now happened after we've been using the vacuum for about 8 years. Another mystery of life!!!

This was the issue we had with our vacuum! Thank you for posting! It saved us a ton

Thanks my friend....this is by far the best vacuum I’ve ever used, that is exactly what I needed...you saved me lots of money with your video . Much appreciated...cheers

Thank you so much! My vacuum was under warranty and this is NOT covered! $90 for the replacement and $25 for shipping is what they told me today so I went to RU-vid & there you are! I had no clue how to fix it, it's fixed!

Thank you. I'm from a long line of if it's broke buy a new one, so Have 2 shark models. This video fixed both of them. Can't thank you enough. Saved me at least 200 dollars ( would have bought a new one) 400 if you count my old one I would have eventually thrown out.

Awesome video. Thank you for answering my question effectively and efficiently. No BS just an answer that doesn't assume I'm an idiot. Thank you!! Saved me time, my most valuable gift.

Out of all the videos I watched, you fixed my vacuum!!!! Thank you

I bought this vacuum at goodwill for $19 and was able to fix it thanks to this video! Thanks so much!!!

I just retrieved our Rotator from the pile of stuff I was taking to the dump. I took it apart, wired around the switch that was keeping the brushes from spinning and hooked it up. My wife thinks I'm a genius. I owe you a fish dinner. I am much obliged.

Thanks so much!! This seems to have fixed this problem. I picked this vacuum up free at a garage sale today, because the guy said he could not fix it.

Thank you so much, love my Shark. Was a house keeper for years and went through many vacuums and had found that Shark was the Best 👌

Thank you so much for the simple and quick video. We took apart the vacuum, and cut out the green little part, connected the wires again and tried out the vacuum, FINALLY the brush roll started spinning and actually sucking up hair and dirt. Before doing this whole operation, the green brush roll light was lighting up but the actual brush was not spinning. To be honest with you we were ready to get rid of this vacuum and get a new one-we had no hopes that this trick would work; but it did, and I’m elated. On the Kohl’s website this vacuum costs $229.00 so we saved a buck. 👏🏼💲

Thank you so much for the video! My Shark rotator stopped spinning a couple years ago so I bought a new shark (different model) which also just stopped spinning recently. I came across this video and decided to fix the old one (Shark Rotator) and the rewiring totally fixed it!!! Thanks so much!😊

I honestly was a bit hesitant to cut the wires in my vacuum but I’m so glad I did!! Worked perfect. Don’t hesitate, do it now!!

You are awesome!!! Thank you dude me and my sister send you thanks and appreciation. We love our shark and happy to have it back !!!! -Kelly&Danielle

Perfect! Just what we needed to find and it works! Better than paying the $83.00 that Shark wanted to send out a whole new head. Thank you!

Love your advice on overlapping while you vacuum. Thanks for this video. I recently obtained this particular vacuum because a neighbor was moving. She warned me the brush goes out from time to time but she would kick it to get it going again. I’ve had a few incidents where I needed to do the same but it seemed like it was pretty damaging long term. Thanks again for the video, I’m confident this is the issue with mine.

Thanks so much! Worked perfectly! I thought my motor was shot. You da man!!

Awesome video . Spot on the problem. Saved me a lot of time . Thank you for taking the time and making this video.

I paid $25 for my Shark vacuum 4 years ago. Great vacuum. First problem I've ever had. Now I can fix it. Thanks

Thanks for posting this! I love these vacs too! Amazing amount of suction. My switch was just frozen with dust so before you remove and bypass the switch try cleaning it in place with a small brush. If you hear it clicking it should start working again.

Thanks Jerome... it was the switch and now we’re back in business.

Thank you-you save me $180 the switch the whole problem I was ready to go and buy a new one Thanks again

He’s so passionate about vacuuming

Thanks so much! I really like my Shark Rotator. I bought it from a Kirby service shop that was going out of business. When I brought in my old one my ancient Kirby he was working on it and I asked about the trade-ins on display. He recommended the shark over repairing my Kirby. The Rotator is far superior.

Thank you, thank you, thank you :) just did this with our Shark and it is running like new. Just saved myself $300.00.

Thank you, what a great fix. I was leery at first. But what a perfect fix. Thank you for the video it was awesome.

Thanks Jerome! My husband and I did this yesterday!🙌🏾

Awesome fix took 15 minutes thanks !

Thanks for something short and to the point.

We just did this and IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! Make sure to splice the wires everyone, electrical tape and you’re ready to go!

Thank you for this video, I was just about to take to a repair shop. You saved me $$$. Vacuum works perfect now.. If you know which end of a hammer to hold, this task is simple, again, THANK YOU !!

This video saved me countless hours of my time. Thank you!

I made a deal with my wife that if I fixed her vacuum, I could take 50% of the money we save buying a new one.....and apply it to a new guitar amp. Your video was right on....it was the little microswitch that was the problem. I bypassed the switch by cutting the wires to the switch, soldered the wires then put heat shrink tubing on the connection, and VOILA....working vacuum cleaner.......but sadly no new guitar amp. I was told that money was going to stay in the household account for food. Sad but true....but thanks so much for your video. It was right on the money. And maybe some of the money we saved will go to a nice 6-pack of beer. One can only dream.....

Thank you! Easy fix like you said. Saved me $300 not having to buy a new one. The only downside is that the brush is always spinning when the brush roll button is depressed. A minor inconvenience to have a working vacuum.

Thank you very much! I was about ready to test every component. I bought multiple backup switches just in case.

Thanks for the video. I was able to repair mine because of you!

Thanks for video! I was able to fix my vacuum thanks to your video!

Thanks JR! Getting rid of the little switch worked. We have spin!

Thanks for this! Mine had no indicator light on so I figured it was a power fault. Sprayed contact cleaner on the switch and it's now working again.

Extremely useful. Easy peasy sir. Thank you!

Thank you, fix the problem in 5 minutes. Awesome video

This guy is great. Thanks to him I repaired by vacuum and it works!!!

NOW THIS was an awesomely helpful video! This is what I was looking for! The only other vac I would rec is the ANCIENT electrolux :) if you are lucky enough to still have one, I have two and can find bags then mine from the 1950s still work! They are in the super cool yellow and freaky lima bean colors but I do have a shark b/c I like an upright and LOVE IT! Again AWESOME VIDEO!

Thank you. Fixed it using your accurate information.

Thanks Jerome! This was the exact problem we had.

Thanks man. I cut the switch off at the solder and put a wire nut on it so it will work temporarily while I order the switch to fix it correctly. I greatly appreciate it!

The reason this switch is there is to stop the toothed belt from breaking from the brushroll digging into the carpet, stretching out the belt, and snapping it when the vacuum is in upright idle position. All you had to do was buy a can of electrical contact cleaner and spray it down and clean it up - they get dusty - no need to hack into the wiring. You will find when your belt breaks, Shark does not sell them, and finding a company that makes one is not easy.

Thank you for getting the root cause. This should save me and others much time.

THANK YOU!! You saved me $ but more importantly, made me feel like a superhero for the day 😉

Thank you! Great video, short sweet and effective.

Great instructions! My model is slightly different (UV810) but found the switch mounted in a screwed-on housing, unscrewed the housing, removed the switch and shorted the two wires and fastened with a wire nut. Also checked the NO switch with an ohmmeter and it appeared to be working. Reassembled the Shark, turned it on and...brush roller still not turning! Oh well, I disassembled the motor housing several times previously and all appeared to be fine. I suspect a broken wire somewhere in the wand connections since the brush ran properly each time I disassembled the unit until my wife removed the wand for cleaning with the wand. At that point the brush stopped and would not start again. Still, great idea to fix most Sharks, just not mine.

This fixed my problem. Thanks for your suggestion. Easy fix.

I had to remove that switch. Thanks for the help and uploading

I did exactly as you said... problem solved! Think they could've added a few more screws tho lol Thanks so much!

Thanks Dude! We owe you a beer!!

Thank you for this video, I was able to fix my vacuum 👍

Thank u for this video.I also had so many vacuums and this is an awesome one.

Thank you SO very much! You made it a cinch!

Thank you, this worked for me too! I too, love this vacuum

This worked! Thank you!

Thanks pal you saved me buying a new vacuum.

This Vacuum is serviceable. I end up sweeping after it more often than not. And it’s finally called it a night and I’ve had it for years.

Vacuum slowly and daily, and take care of the vacuum - good advice

Great Video worked perfectly saved me a lot of money.

Worked like a charm! Whoever made those screws are the devil tho lol

Best vacuum ever made! I have the exact same one!!!

Thanks so much for posting. I was about to through the thing in the trash, but thought I would try one more time to fix it. Just as you said, it was the safety switch. Shark sells the whole power head for $100. Wonder how many they sold when it was so simple to fix.

I’ve had a Rainbow and a Kirby and now I have the Shark rotator professional and there is no comparison to the first two. This machine, Shark, KICKS ASS. I have a pug, and if you have ever had a pug? you would know that Pug hair are similar to barbed fish hooks and the my former Rainbow and Kirby couldn’t pick it up, the Shark picks it up on first pass. This machine is truly amazing!

Thank you so much I now have a working vacuum

Great video,👍thank you

Thank you sir, I just wish I had watched the video before I put mine back together... It's very helpful

Yayyyyy! It worked!!!! Thank you so much 🙏

Followed your lead and it worked. Thank$$$$$$.

Thanks dude I saved me hella time!!

Thanks for the info, should you feel like replacing the switch, they're 5x for $1.50 on ebay. AC 125 V 5 A Part CNC Mill Green Hinge Lever Mini KW 4 - 3 Z - 3 Switch O8L6

This is a great video and saved the shark and saved me a few hundred on a new one. I appreciate the video. Happy wife happy life and now wife is happy!

This worked great - thanks!

If it doesn’t work…flip the brush roller 3 or 4 times (on/off) after you remove that switch. Mine did not work at first until I did that but it did work. Thanks

Worked for me. Thanks!

I just fixed mine thank you

Worked! Thanks man

Great video ,Thanks

That did it. Thank you. Not sure what the switch is (was) even for.

Great fix

🤩🤩🤩👍👍 oh my god sir that fixed it thank you so very very much

Thanks. You are right sir

Thanks for this, I'm about to troubleshoot my gf's vacuum. (There's so many jokes) great video!

Thank you so much brotha

Excellent thank you.