Fix a Hoover Steam Vac / Vax Dual V carpet cleaner with brushes that have seized up due to constant leaks. Bearings may have failed, but the fix is easy.
Usually the only fix is to purchase a new brush motor, but they are not easy to find and they're increasing in cost. This solution keeps the cleaner going strong and avoids sending it to the landfill.
The same technique should work for other extraction cleaners of similar design. (I'm getting reports that the same fix works for Vax Dual V, All Terrain and other brands too!)
In this video:
Disassembly of cleaner 00:00
Remove motor assembly and replace bearing: 3:43
Reassemble the cleaner and test: 12:03
Here are the items I bought on Amazon for this project:
Bearings: amzn.to/3eNzftX
WD-40 to penetrate rust: amzn.to/2VvBjio
3-In-One oil to lubricate: amzn.to/31xHgzw
If your bearing rusted because of tank or valve leaks, there is also a video on how to seal the tank • Repair cracked, leakin... , and a short one on how to replace the valves • Replace leaky valves o...
If you found this video helpful, please Like, Comment, Subscribe and Share! And, if you have ideas, questions, comments, or images of YOUR project, you can post them on the Uncharted DIY article page at uncharteddiy.com/hoover-steam...
See UnchartedDIY.com for more how-to information, videos, details and links to resources.
Intro music by monkeyman535, freesound.org/s/466981/
If you purchase from one of the provided product links, Uncharted DIY may receive a small commission at no cost to you.
4 июл 2024
