Shark upright vacuum repair - Easy DIY hose replacement 

Thank you so much for this video! Some tips for newer models: there’s a single security torx screw on my model just outside of where the bottom part of this hose connects. Other posters mention 2, mine had one. Do not force the cover off, if it seems like there’s still a screw somewhere there is! My ring security screw bit worked perfectly (I *forgot* to replace the torx screw with no ill effects to the vacuum cleaner.) If it’s your first time replacing there is some glue on the inner part where the hose connects. Don’t pull, just unscrew, it will be tough at first but it comes apart with a little effort. Also- you “unscrew” this piece to the right! So don’t be like me whispering ‘lefty loosey, rightie tightie’ over in my head and wondering why it’s not budging. Finally, pay attention when putting the bottom part of the hose back in place- the plastic piece it connects to slopes on the bottom, if its wrong the brush cover will not snap back in place. (Look at the brush cover and the direction it slopes where it connects to this piece) There are two plastic pieces that jut out on the bottom plastic hose connector. The taller one goes on top and the shorter one fits into a hole on the underside. Finally, Mine seemed to be “missing” the same screw you mentioned, but I know I’ve never taken mine apart so go apologize to your kid/wife/or whoever you thought lost it:) Pro tip: the filter sets are cheap on Amazon, you may as well replace them too, your vacuum will work like new. Thanks again for taking the time to make this extremely helpful video!!

Thank you for posting the "how-to" video. Replaced the hose on mine last night. Me and that goo had a bit of a wrestle lol, but with steady pressure, it finally gave up 😆. Thanks for your help!

My hose split on my Shark UV795. I've had several Hoovers, Dysons and a Kirby and this is the best vacuum I've ever owned. Lord knows how long I've been vacuuming with a broke hose and spewing dirt and dust in my home. Was cleaning the filters and noticed the split hose. Went to a local vacuum repair shop and the owner gave me a hose for free. Just finished repairing it by watching your video. Thanks for the great instructions!

Great video, may be mention. You may need starheaded screw drivers. Great price in B & M stores. 😊😊

I just finished changing the lower hose. 1st time. Now for the belt. Thank you for your video. 👍☺️

Only thing that would make it better would be showing the depth of the screws. Mostly because I can not follow directions and did not put them down in an order I would remember how to put them back. Grateful that I could come to your channel and you could guide me through those replacement. Thank you

Very good video. Spent a few bucks repairing my shark rather then $300 for a new one. Thank you

Thanks for explaining it all from step 1. The trickiest part is knowing if ALL the screws have gotta come out. Many videos start with it all in pieces, which is no use to me! My Jack Russell used to attack the vacuum, she'd actually grab hold of the head, lift it and drag it, pulling me across the room!! She hated it along with hairdryers or anything noisy. Teeth marks were etched into every vacuum appliance we owned! Nothing else wound her up, bar those things. 😂

Thank you so much for this video. I was getting ready to toss my favorite vacuum out of pure frustration. Then I found you!!!

Good stuff, my man! Paid about $50, bought 2 of theblower duct hoses (1 for future) and a torx set - a set with longer torx bits. Great advice! 👍

Thank you so much for posting this! You just saved me about $100!

I have a shark hv320w. The hose was split like yours. Ordered the hose you posted below. (the 1.25 in diameter one). Followed your instructions and with a lot of elbow grease....viola! Perfect, like new suction. A $10 hose from Amazon beats a $110 new motorized floor nozzle suggested to fix this problem via Shark online. Thanks a bunch.

Thanks for video. Replaced hose no problem without breaking any unnecessary parts.

You DIY video was awesome! You saved us a lot of $$, the Navigator lives!! The best vacuum for dog and cat hair!

That doggo was so ready for that machine to turn on. Probably not his first rodeo. Great video and my lower hose is on order to arrive tomorrow. Now I know what to do with it.

Thank you sir you saved me from spending $300 on a new one of these ❤

The Shark we have requires some kind of Torx lock tip. You need to get a handled tool, as the bits and holder are much larger than the screw holes. Thanks for the video. I've been applying duct tape through the gap, but I'll break down and buy the extended torx bits and the hose.

Excellent video just what I was looking for yo repair broken hose thanks very much 😊

THANK U! You just saved me some $$! I was about to but the Motorized Floor Nozzle ($119, from the Shark website). At Target the vacuum is on sale for $300. God bless you for this video !!!😊😊😊

Take note that the new hose screws in counter clock wise. No lefty loosey, righty tightly here!

Thank you so much. You saved me a fortune with this video.

That directions were perfect. I’m a 77-year-old woman and I did it! I drew a diagram of the bottom. There are 14 screws and three different sizes. When I finished, it was still screeching, so I had to take it apart again and put in a new belt which was more difficult than putting in the hose. It would’ve been nice if he would have included the directions of replacing a new belt. I did figure it out and now I have a brand new vacuum cleaner.

Thank you for getting to the point😊

You would not believe the crap they pulled on the Model NV682 shark. They made all those little screws security torx screws, not just regular ones either, cheap mal formed ones with extra large posts in the centers so that none of my torx security will fit it! also, the only normal Phillip's screw they put in it was a cheap steel one and it's the one under and back a little of the center of the beater bar where it wears off and NO driver can get it at all, I had to drill it and get with a easy out. To get al the other screws I had to modify a small flat head screw driver so this it could fit two of the torx points 1 point apart and rest against the mal formed post, force it down with my thumb and turn the driver with a pair of pillars .25 turns at a time. At this point I realized the threads on the screws were extremely course and self cutting, meaning they drove these into blank holes and cut the threads with the fasteners themselves. These screws fit a machine on an assembly line and probably do not have a hand held tool equivalent The neck on this model does not just go back and fourth like yours - it goes all around from side to side also. so the joint is different. - BOY!

Thank you for this video - we have the same vacuum! We dont have a big dog, but we DO have a cat who seems to shed her body weight in hair every week. (But she _hides_ from the vacuum instead of attacking.)

Thanks. Made it an easy job and eliminated a lot of guess work. The wife is happy it cost less than $10.00.

Please help. I am so thankful for this video as you saved my vacuum. Once it was put back together, it works better than ever minus it sounding extremely loud and high pitched. The sound so harsh I am toying with replacing it. I am beyond frustrated after doing hours of research to try to find a comparable model. BLAH! Since you were so helpful with replacing the hose, any idea on what we did wrong or how to fix it to make it sound better? Much appreciated

That's awesome!!! Way cheaper than buying a new one. Subbed!

Great stuff, hose changed all working 👍

That missing screw is actually a clever piece of design, it pulls an airflow over the motor to aid cooling.

Thanks, that was easy , i have a GS aswell.

great video, straight forward and accurate information thank you.

Great video...however when I go to the hose twisting out, it would never come out...so I trashed the pos.

Great video! I have uv795 and they can't seem to to find the roller and the hose what are the odds that the next model would work on it. Once again great video!

Great video! Love your dog .

Appreciate the video. Will get my new hose from your link

Thanks for the video. Easy to follow.

Thanks so much, work like a champ!

Hose just broke on mine…..just saved me 300…thank you Wife isn’t happy about not being able to get a new one but I am 😅

Thanks for the great video! My model 540 is slightly different. I have not been able to unscrew (to the right) the hose from the handle part. I’ll keep working on it. QUESTION: There is a magnet, 3 in long, 1 inch wide, 1/4 thick. I don’t know where is goes and can’t see it in your video.

Thanks or this. My model, NZ801UKT seems a little different though. All Torx bolts. We got a replacement hose for the NV801 (which appeared appropriate for this part) but the hose looks slightly too narrow, the current and replacement are both black. . I got everything apart except the hose. The hose just didn't appear to be screwed in, fact looking carefully the current hose doesn't appear to have a screw thread to me (the hose shown in the video has a noticeable thread). So I couldn't remove the hose (I know its supposed to be a counterclockwise thread). So unfortunately a failure, possibly due to my skill level, but I think the model is different enough. We may be replacing the whole floor nozzle, but this is £70 (GBP)! but a new vacuum is £199 (GBP).

Is yours the nv750w 31? It looks identical to mine but I couldn't find one on Amazon that shows this specific model. I saw the link for the 1& 1/2 inch hose. Just want to make sure it's the correct size before I pull the trigger on the new one.

Thanks!

Thanks, can you tell me where the spring end is supposed to go?

I have the same model shark that you do. Do you remember the specific size of hose you used in this power nozzle? Mine was so worn the hose disintegrated when I tried taking it out, so I can't measure it to find the diameter. (if you mentioned it in the video I totally missed it)

Thank you

Thanks

I started to take mine apart and I did not have the proper screw driver. What kind of screws are those with a raised small post in the middle of each screw. What screw driver do I need?

I have a shark NV650 but I can't find a hose specifically for the 650. I measured the hose to be 1.5". Will the one in the link fit my shark?

We have the hose handle apart but the hose is soldered to the

How many screws was this. I have 13 out and can't find another and can't get it open. Any help appreciated.

I have a Shark NV751. I have taken all the screws out except for the two that seem to be directly connecting the roller brush housing. I can not get them out. I've tried ever screwdriver I have. The cover will not come off. Any suggestions?

I took apart the shark rotator liftaway vacuum to clean it, when I put it back together, it doesn't stand up straight anymore. What did I do wrong?

I have some sort of star screw in the middle. I have no idea what type of screwdriver I would need for that

I need part number hose please

I hope people notice the hose threads are left hand, unless I'm just not seeing it correctly.

Help. I have a Shark NV682_N 40. I ordered the part you recommended. At 4:10 you say wiggle it into place and get it started. I know it turns “lefty tighty.” I know it needs to fit tightly, but I can’t for the life of me wiggle it in and get it started. Should I keep trying or is the hose just too big?

Which size hose for the NV801UKT?

I’m trying to replace the lower hose when I open it a spring popped out , I don’t know where it’s from , can anyone help?

I can't get the cover off of my shark NV650 liftaway. Help?? To replace the hose on the powerhead

What’s the carbon foot print of a German Shepard 😅

I can't tell if mine is 1 1/4 or 1 1/2

If you were vacuuming after me, i would destroy the evidence too; or try.

Excellent video, thanks! I learned some additional things I didn't see here, so I'll pass them on. Some have been mentioned by others. (My model is a Shark Ninja NV680). -I drew a picture of the vacuum head on paper and taped my screws to where they went, as I took them off. Seems like every one is unique! There was even one tiny Philips head screw right in the middle of the underside. There was one screw in the middle, extreme forward position where the roller brush is. Even though I could remove the left and right screws up here, the middle one was underneath clear plastic. Couldn't figure that out so I left it. As a result, I could lift the hood up, but could not take it completely off. -There is a SPRING by the left wheel; it was hard to figure out where it went so that I could get everything closed up. Meanwhile, every time I tried, either the suction hose connector came loose, or the wiring going from the handle to the floor base would come out of it's channel. Once I laid everything down flat like in the video, I could get it all back together ok. -It doesn't say specifically here, but you need SECURITY Torx bits (aka hollow centers) to get these screws off! You can get a set online cheap. Mine used one size, T20. Get long ones. -I had trouble getting the old hose free from the rubber connector. It seems like it had been glued. So, I boiled some water in a pot, and soaked the end in there for 30 seconds--that loosened it up and it came off with brute force. --I also used petroleum jelly to help thread the new hose onto the end in the handle, and in to the rubber boot for the base. Worked great! -Lastly, as others mentioned, the hose is threaded backwards from what you'd expect, so righty tighty/lefty loosy does NOT work. Thread the new hose on COUNTERclockwise. Again, a great video! My vacuum works great again. Thank you!!!

Thank you so much for making this video!!! I was determined to fix my hose issues myself, but just could not figure how to remove the hose. I had taken out every single screw I could find, including the wheels 🙄. Finally in desperation I searched RU-vid, and your video showed up. So happy to report with your guidance, I got everything sorted out and repaired. It works like brand-new again with insane amounts of suction. You are awesome 👌

couldnt find link, This is exact vacuum i have and I desperately need that part, can you please give me link

having a hard time finding Shark SE450 SE460 S3601 S3801 S3901 WATER TANK CAP LID TOP Genuine Part # 1082SO found a site but have to pay $25 int'l charge for a $5 cap

The only thing that I can’t do after following directions from your amazing video is get my bottom plate back on. It’s like the black piece where the hose sits is jutting out too much or something? Plate won’t go on flat and problem zone is where it’s supposed to seal against one another. Apologies for my lack of technical terms, but hope they help enough. Any help appreciated.

Awesome. I thought I was gonna have to spend $85 for a base on my shark rotator. I couldn't figure out why it kept clogging all of a sudden when I hardly ever had a suction problem before and then I noticed the lower hose was broke while I was cleaning hair and fuzz from the brush and unclogging it again. I bet once I fix that hose it'll stop clogging so much. DIY youtube videos have saved me so much time and money over the years.

That side screw you mention was missing on mine and definitely was never taken apart. I think it's vacant by design.

Thank you, Thank you!!! Without you guys showing us how to on YT I'd be lost. Thanks again.

This video was excellent and inspired me to give it a shot (you gotta love the last scene where the vacuum passed the bowser test!) Replacing the torn hose was a piece of cake! Rather than buying a new hose for the Shark UV450, I took the recommendation from another RU-vid and removed the hose that comes with the hardwood floor cleaner attachment which I rarely if ever use. It fits PERFECTLY, and the vacuum works as good as new. I'm pretty pissed with Shark: I called Shark to inquire what size (diameter) hose I would need for the UV450 and they couldn't answer it! They also said they don't make replacement hoses and that the remedy is to buy a new vacuum! Well, I won't buy another Shark when this model finally bites the dust (so to speak) if they can't answer basic questions about their products. Thanks.

3:20 - there was no screw in that spot on mine - had a helluva time lining that piece back in

Fantastic addition to the University of RU-vid. Thankyou so much... links to the bits too! This is a perfect instruction video. mine was a different model, but it was close enough. Thankyou xx

The day before Thanksgiving and the vacuum cleaner tube split. I followed your instructions, pulled out the tube, wrapped some duct tape (for now), and ordered a replacement tube which will arrive on Friday. Thank you for this video.

Thank you for this video. I just fixed my vacuum too. The one hitch I found is that one of the screws was a tamper resistant torx screw, which did cost me a trip to Lowe’s. Who am I kidding... I’d escape to Lowe’s under any circumstance.

Thanks a bunch! In case your hose was as badly cracked as mine was you can simply unravel it if you can’t unscrew it. My old was was literally hanging on by a thread when it came time to unscrew the old hose.

Thorough without getting lost in the high grass, nicely done. Couldn't get the old hose to turn but you can cut it and pull it out by the wire reinforcing. Also later models have a couple of tabs to hold fitting on the lower end of the hose in place rather than the screw that somebody messed up on yours. This unit is a necessity with labs too.

You saved me so much money! I was afraid I would have to replace my vacuum. I ordered all the materials and replacement filters and it's like brand new again! Thank so much for this informative video! Very much appreciated!

Thanks for the guidance. One curve ball I had was that in addition to Phillips head screws there were 3 torx head screws. They are tamper proof requiring a torx bit with a hole in the center to fit into the screw head. Found a set at Harbor Freight for $6.99. Was able to use an old hose. Cheap fix. Thanks again.

A warning to those trying this on one of the newer DuoClean models, the hose is glued into moulded rubber inserts in the top and bottom, to get the bottom insert out you have to remove the outer casing as described in this video and twist out the abs plastic ‘plenum’ that the hose lower insert connects into, this will allow you to access the three push tabs to remove the rubber insert. The upper rubber insert is much more difficult because it is clipped into the plastic tubing and will have to be pulled forcefully out with the old hose. If you can get the old tubing out without taking out this upper insert then it makes getting the new tubing in much easier. You’ll need to strip out the old hose from both ends (remember which one goes at the top and bottom) because it is glued in. Once the new hose is pushed into both the top and bottom, you need to look down the top tube for two slots about half way up the tube, this will accept two tabs on the upper insert that will need to be pushed all the way from the bottom with a long tool. There are asymmetric protrusions on the insert that slot into grooves in the tube to make this a bit easier. It took me a good two hours to correctly align the top insert and get it properly pushed into the slots, if it’s not seated properly you will not get good suction, because this upper insert seals against the airway. This is quite a difficult job on the newer models because the hose is glued in and can’t just be twisted as in the video.

Other model(s) make it much harder to remove the old hose. As mentioned in a comment below, there are torx screws; also the hose is glued in, appears to be very slightly smaller in diameter than the replacement hoses, and requires disassembly of several more parts (many more screws) to get to one end of it.

*Exactly* the guidance (and links) I was looking for. This is why RU-vid is so great. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. (The 1.5” hose linked in the description is not currently available, but I easily found a similar one from another seller.)

Thank you so much for this! Just saved me from buying a new vacuum.

Favorite part is that lovely Shepherd, Wow! Oh and thank you for the vacuum fix!

I ordered the hose got(got 2 in a pack). I was going to wing it but then I found this video. It all worked as the video describes. I had one issue when I got it back together...the brush would not spin. I took it apart again but did not find anything wrong. When I reassembled it, I made sure that the unit was "snapped " together tightly and it began to work. Not sure what caused the issue but I am leaving well enough alone.

Hi, I can't see the links. Can you share the one to the replacement hose bit please. I have a hoover stick vac and they want to charge £70. for a nozzle. So want to replace the split hose. Thanks.

those hoses from Amazon don't always fit. also they tend to be much stiffer that the original. hard to find the perfect flex hose. shark doesn't supply it. some of those hoses are heat sealed in. but this is a better video than most. I've done a few of these, I have 3 on my bench now

I have this exact vaccum and it broke in the same exact spot! I’m not sure if I order the 1 1/4” or 1 1/2”, which one did you use for this vaccum?

I hate to comment this. But is 1.25 in diameter to much. I cannot even get it down to the threads to spin in. The hose that is. And any force or tool I use is just damaging the hose. 😅

I have a shark vertex upright vacuum, and the hose on both ends are flattened. Any idea how to fix it? 😢

Thank you!! So easy to follow and I got my vacuum working again :)

Ray, I do not believe this hose will fit the The Shark NV800W, NV800, NV801, NV803, UV810 and NV801Q belong to the Shark DuoClean Powered Lift-Away Speed series. They require a smaller hose. I think it is more like a 1 1/4 inch than a 1 1/2 inches. You can in fact screw the 1 1/2 inch hose over the hose for these models. Perhaps others can verify this. Also I have yet to find the correct hose on line or elsewhere.

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Thank you so much for this vidio.i have the same one with 2 hairy dogs and with the same hose problem...can u send me the link to the hose thanks

0:38 can you please tell me what head screw driver is needed. Mine are not standard for the small black screws. Thanks

This was awesome, thanks! I repaired my hose with glue and tape rather than waiting for a new replacement part, but followed your instructions step-by-step to get the hose removed so I could clean it, glue it, and tape it for added enforcement. It worked like a charm!

We have the NV800 series and you can no longer screw the hose out as it’s glued so you need to pull it out. Then try and remove the hose from the rubber connectors and with it the glue. Then screwing the new hose back into the rubber connectors is a pain as the keep moving so you need to re glue them before trying to push the connector inside the stem as that is a massive pain. Thanks for the guide though helped a little!.

Great instructions! Unfortunately the newer models (NV750) have a ton of super tacky glue at either end of the hose. I had to destroy the hose completely to remove and then spent a lot of time trying to remove the glue so that the new one would thread in properly. I wonder if they did this to thwart repairs, as this part doesn't really need to be glued. If so, here's one person that didn't fall for it!

This is great! Having to fix this vacuum also because of a German Shepherd! So much hair, its impossible to keep up with.