Shark Vacuum Hose Repair - Part 3 of 3 

Doug, I am glad my videos helped. I may have missed those screws in my video because it was taken with my notepad camera which is not the best quality. I wrote to Shark and told them they should offer just the hose as a replacement ...it fell on deaf ears. In the 3rd video I got my act together when a viewer told me the nozzle comes off the unit with a click and slide. I didn't have the instructions and never use it that way so I had forgotten that near feature that helps out in the case. Were did you get your replacement hose? My repair is going strong.

@Roger Paulson. Thanks! Please watch all 3 videos that I made on this subject as it was a learning curve for me and I didn't know all the tricks to take it apart efficiently at first. I need to make another that sums up the three videos in one. Let me know how it turns out or if you get stuck.

@Carolyn Titus. Thanks, watch all 3 videos because it was a learning curve.

Nice job!

@Linda Guerrero. Sorry for the very late feedback. Thanks! How did it turn out for you?

@bobluhrs Great job, mine didn't have any security screws. My hose was so old the glue lost its grip and it twisted out. Yes, that's is why they call them security screws.

Glad the video helped. Funny, I thought that glued piece was too elaborate for just a decoration, thanks.

@nicola raynard. Sorry for taking over a year to respond. How did your repair turn out?

@@paulromsky9527 great thanks still going strong!

@@nicolaraynard5109 Great. The problem with vacuums is: they all suck... some blow too, but they all suck [laugh].

@Patrica Richardson. Thanks, I was an En-ga-neer now I teach Summer STEM out of my home.

@Patrica Richardson. Are you that actress from TV's Home Improvement?

@@paulromsky9527 no lol...I wish because I wouldn't have to fix my vac lol.

@@patriciarichardson5570 Well, maybe you would have fixed it up anyway... picking up tips from the show [smile]. Did you watch all 3 videos? It was a learning curve so I kept making them as I learned the tricks (and adding viewer suggestions/tips as well).

@@paulromsky9527 yes.

Oh, please, you are embarrassing me, stop, stop.....stop it some more [laugh]. It's was my pleasure to help!

I saw from your channel you like sports. Me too, but a "real" sport like curling. Now a sport where you lay down on ice and grunt out directions.... that is athleticism at its best [grin]. [Howard Cosell voice] "Here comes Romsky, truly an athlete who can lay down on ice like no other.... look at that performance, truly a magnanimous display of furtitude. Down goes Romsky! Down goes Romsky! Down goes Romsky!"

Good luck. Watch all 3 of my videos because I learned tips as I went along. If you get stuck, you can email me. Here is the clue: my nickname is ROMSK, i am 22, but this is where it is AT. Gee, just got some MAIL, from the DOT, or a COMmerical company.

Sorry for the late reply. I am not sure why your 3 grey retainer screws fell out. I have never see that. Is it possible you broke them? It's been 2 months, did you fix it?

Hi Sue! Are you from the UK, because you called it a hoover and not a vacuum as we do in the states, I learned that from the Miranda show [laugh]. Maybe you can text me and send photos, and we can to get to the root of the problem - better yet it may be faster that way. My number is 1+603 732 3973 and I will get back to you as soon as possible. I don’t mind posting my number every recruiter in the world calls me on it anyway [smile].

@@paulromsky9527 how do I remove the brush to clean bristles really well...

@@henryviator I am not sure how to remove the brush because I was more concerned about replacing the hose. From what I can tell, Shark wants the consumer to replace the WHOLE floor nozzle assembly (about $125) when the hose or belt breaks. They do it to make more money, and from the fact that the floor nozzle is a real pain in the arse to take apart. What I do to clean the brush is: Wear leather gloves and safety goggles. Remove the Brush Cover using a US Nickle coin or similar flat blade screwdriver on the 3 gray retainter screws - about 1/4 turn counter clocwise each, lift off the cover, then with an Exacto Knife or Utility Razor Blade carefull slice into the hair and lint while pulling that stuff out. Rotate the brush by hand as you slice away. Be careful not to slice into the bristles or into the roller. It should take no more than 5 minutes and you won't have to pull the whole thing apart and waste more time trying to get it back together.

@@paulromsky9527 I actually just figured it out without watching a video... thank you for the msg. back and have a great day...

@Mark Konoir. The only replacement hose I ended up using was a slightly smaller one from and older Shark model. It threaded into the two ends of the cracked hose that I was able to salvage (used as size adapters). I have 3 videos on this... I was learning along the way. In one of the video's descriptions (or in the comments) I listed a source for a hose that a commentor told me.

@@paulromsky9527 thanks for taking the time out to read and respond!!

@@markkonior6993My pleasure. I respond to just about every comment as my content doesn't get many so I am not flooded with daily comments. The Shark tube replacement videos are my most popular (go figure) [smile].

@Marie Davis. I am sorry you are having problems with your repair. The wires that power the beater bar and lights are very thin and fragile. There is a small thin channel where the wires have to be tucked in and routed as it is put back together. There is also a switch that disables the beater bar and lights when the unit is in the upright standing position - it has a cam that is also a bit tricky. Those are the places to look and the most difficult to handle. You may have broken a wire or worse shorted them (pinching them while putting it together). If you shorted the wires you may have (not sure) blown a circuit in the control board in the handle. Did you see all my videos? I have 3 on it. It was a learning curve and new techniques were found as I went. If you can't fix it, I recommend: 1. Buy a replacement Beater nozzle for around $75 to $100 US Dollars. See all 3 videos, I didn't know that it separated from the main unit by pushing a button up near the top of the dust bucket (I lost my manual and never used it that way) so you can remove it with the wand attached and use it like a canister vacuum. This unit replacement is the way Shark wants us to fix the hose - replace the whole nozzle unit. 2. Buy a new Shark model, they one I have is now designed so you don't have to take apart the whole beater nozzle unit to get at the hose, just turn two big plastic screws and the end of the tube just lifts up. Mine is new so it hasn't broken yet but I think you just simply unscrew the hose from there. The new model I have has what appears to be a more flexible/longer-life hose. This might be from the letter I wrote to Shark for not offering replacement hoses for the older models. Ask a techie to go with you to help you see if the new model you like (using a floor model) has the improved hose access. 3. Find a techie can can fix it for you, computer nerds like me are a great source... ask around. 4. Last if nothing else, try a new vacuum other than Shark. Let me know how it goes. If you want we can set up a Skype meeting and you can show me what you have.

Scott, Thanks for your comments. At first (before I made any videos) it was not evident on how the entire Floor Nozzle Assembly came off, so I removed it at the knuckle. Then when I found that the hoses just screw out, I realized that I did not need to do that. So in my 2nd video (this one) I removed it below the knuckle. If I had ordered a whole Floor Nozzle Assembly (for $119 US) from Shark, I am sure they would have included instructions, but alas I did not order one, so the jury is still out on that. I will take a look today to see if I can get the whole Floor Nozzle Assembly off (the power connector does have an elaborate cover for some reason) - so standby for an update - if I find a way. In the meantime, can you tell me from where you got your hoses and how much they cost? I will put that info in my next video. I had no time to order a hose on-line (my wife needed the vacuum right away) so I adapted my hoses from older (wider) hoses from an old Shark vacuum we had in my "scrap pile".

Hi Paul, I'll get the info & get back to you. The nozzle removes by just pushing on a small retaining button? on the left bottom side of the extension wand.

@@paulromsky9527 Here's the link for the hose:smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JZ4ZJBR/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1SUHEQP50VFIB&psc=1. The price is $8.89 at Amazon. However, the listing for the hose does not say it fits our specific model(NV752). I'm buying on the word of a reviewer who says it fit his NV752 perfectly.

Scott, Thanks for the hose info. I posted it in the description of both videos but I did not list your name for credit (unless you want me to do so).

Scott, I made a video on how to remove the whole Floor Nozzle Assembly... that was the easiest thing to do in the whole job, but when I replaced the hose (which started this who playlist) I had to do it on the spot (my wife was waiting) and I was looking so hard for screws on the Main Unit to Floor Nozzle I never saw any (because now I know there wen't any). I am uploading that new video from my camera to my PC (using slow blue-tooth - don't ask) so I will have that video up in a hour or so.

Scott, I will put your tip in my description. My wife had a fit when I made the last video she doesn't want me to mess with it any more... i had to make the last video after she went to bed [laugh]

Scott, thanks for the tip. I put it in my description (in part 2). I said it was a viewer tip. Do you want me to use your name for full credit where credit is due? W40 [or even silicone spay lube] was a great idea!

@@paulromsky9527 I don't care about the credit. Up to you. If I ever start up my series, "Old Fart Fixes Things", maybe I'll put in in my video. If you ever want to know what to do with an old electric smoker, let me know & I'll send you the video, if I can figure out how.

@@paulromsky9527 Oh, the joys of being married, I guess? I'm a virgin in that respect. Course, at times it seems like I have a B#### from Hell living with me! I hope your wife doesn't read these...

Scott, "Old Fart Fixes Things" is a great playlist for your channel! I can post your video on my channel for you. Videos are too big to email so we have to upload to a server (using FTP) and then I would download it on my end. Lett me google a way to upload to the "cloud" on your end and download on my end. Standby for that.

@Cub Culmer. Are they Phillips, Allen, or Torx? Do a web search if you are not sure and match the patterns. Inexpensive Phillips, Allen, and Torx sets can be found in most hardware or automotive stores. Make sure your Phillips drivers are NOT Reed & Prince or Pozidriv (again, do a web search on those). Reed & Prince and Pozidriv look like Phillips but have subtle differences that can damage the screw heads. Let me know if you find the right drivers or not. You may have to send me photos.

Is it a coil spring or flat spring. I don't have any springs in mine. Shark is aways changing the design. The only place a think a spring may be used is near the switch that shuts off the brush motor when the unit is in the stored upright position.

@@paulromsky9527 hi it’s a torsion spring

@@iainsim8680 My floor nozzle has no springs. I have another Shark model that does have a torsion spring that is used in the lint roller release. That model has two rollers (lint and brush). The model in my video does not have a lint roller, just a larger brush roller and uses no spring. Is your Shark model the exact same model as in my videos?

@@paulromsky9527 thanks for your time Paul but as far as I care I’ve sorted it I attached the spring next to the right wheel, replaced the hose and it appears to work well

@@iainsim8680 OK, I am glad you figured it out. The one thing you have to remember about vaccum cleaners (or hoovers in the UK) is: they all "suck", some "blow" too, but they all suck [laugh]. When I was dating my wife, we went shopping for a new vaccum. As we looked at different models, I would comment, "This one sucks!", "This one blows", "This one sucks and blows". My wife did not pick up on my sarcasm and got pissed at me, but the people all around me were laughing.

Yes, I didn't have the instruction book on mine. I forgot it separates that way. I have 3 videos on this, by the 3rd one I had that worked out from other commentors. Watch all 3 videos, there are little tid-bits in each one.