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- Hoover Power Scrub Deluxe Carpet Cleaner
Model: FH50150
Seized scrub brushes stopped spinning due to rusted motor shaft.
This is a very common issue with air type motors, as the air & moisture mix to cause the shaft to rust. Models with a sealed separate electric motor tend not to have this issue as frequently. A replacement air type motor for this model is generally $25.
This model is often sold at stores like Kohls, Walmart, Target, etc.
When opened, at step 13, it is highly recommended to spray or grease the shaft with a lubricant. Lithium grease seems to work best and provide fairly long term protection from rusting again. If you use your carpet cleaner frequently (once a week), you may need to open and spray or add new grease about once every 8-10 months.
Thank you - bearing siezed on shaft but managed to get it spinning at least. Covered everything in Lithium grease and back in business 👍🏻
LITHIUM grease is THE answer. It's been ~4 years since I first used the Lithium grease. I'm back because I forgot the take apart method and my brushes were stuck again. Once every 4 years I can live with. Taking it apart every time was crazy but that was what I was doing even with using WD.
Thank you so much for this! So easy to follow and I appreciate that you went back through reassembly, because so many times, I take something apart and don't remember how to put it back together. Awesome instructional video! I wish every household appliance had fix-it videos like this.
Been trying to find fixes for a week. Was planning to take to shop today. Thought I'd search for a fix one last time. Bam! Great vid. Great music. Fixed machine. Thanks!
I have been looking for a fix it video for this model of cleaner and FINALLY found yours !! Thank you so much ! I have never been able to follow along and do repairs but your video made it so easy to do. I hardly ever write in the comments but really wanted you to know how helpful and easy to grasp your video was. You rock !!!
I followed your directions religiously and greased up the unit...the ball bearings was so rusty its a crime!...but thanks to you my brushes are moving again and I didn't have to call Hoover. lots of my my plastic was crumbling off too. what a cheap unit. My bearing and shaft is one piece but I figured it out. I used liquid wrench, freed it up. I also used castor oil.
Great video! I'd like to add a couple of tidbits.
Once you get to the bearing inside of of the "motor gear cove" check to see if the bearing itself is rusted. The bearing fits into a cup on the inside of the white motor gear cover. The part of the bearing that sits on the shaft needs to spin freely. If the bearing is frozen due to rust, freeing up the shaft will not solve the problem.
Also, be very careful while removing and working with the motor. Pay attention to the white plastic "arm" that is attached (the piece that holds the spring. It's easy to knock against it and break one or both of the small black plastic guides that hold the arm in place.
Thank you, this was a really helpful video, but this bearing may be why this repair didn’t work for me. I was so happy to find this video, went through all the steps, everything turning freely, but when I put it all back together, it didn’t spin. I went back in twice, even sprayed white lithium grease around the spindle. Didn’t think of the bearing. I may go back in again now. You also need to make sure that the quick clean/deep clean dial is oriented correctly or it won’t turn once it’s back together.
Thanks for taking the time to share this repair. Much easier seeing which screws for disassembly. Made it a quick repair.
I really need to stress how much I appreciate your video. We had our Hoover seize and this morning I was so frustrated (Amazon Return... Mad...Yelling at my poor Hoover... etc) and all it really took was an education! You Doramius are helping a lot of people out there and if I could buy you a beer, I surely would. My Hoover's wheels are a spinnin' Yes! Thank you and your video was perfecto!!! Cheers!
I have to try this today. I will make an effort to add the outcome here, but the video was very straightforward and well-done. I might suggest lightening it a touch as some parts were very dark, but that could be my machine. Thank you for this. The Hoover is an excellent floor machine and this is my first time with brushes freezing. I bought it new a bit over two years ago.
Thank you so much. I have no money, but I have time. Your video saved me 200.00. I went into the job looking for a frozen motor shaft. That's not what I found. The baring was frozen. It took me a while and some thought to get it out, but it was worth the effort. I works great. I LOVE CZcams!
MEEEE TOOOOO!!! Everything is here
I just fixed my cleaner because of your tutorial! Very easy, great step by step.....Thank you so much!!
I have had 4 of these during the warranty period and I was ready to toss this machine that had been used maybe 5 times. your tutorial did the trick and now it is working again. Awesome!
Fantastic! I borrowed a friend's Hoover to clean my carpet and when the brushes stopped spinning this video saved me from having to get him a new one at $150. Also I discovered a new song and group I like in the video. "It's a Good Day" by "Kiss me Yesterday". It's a Good Day Indeed!
Thank you so much! This video was a God send! Thanks to you, I was able to fix my Hoover Power Scrubber and save myself tons of time and money from not having to go to the repair shop. The problem I had was exactly what you described in your video. A million thanks to you!
Hi Jim. Did you have to replace the bearing(s)?
Great video, exactly what we needed to get our Hoover up and running!
Perfect! Thank you for posting this video! I plan on fixing mine tomorrow.
Thank you for this it was so helpful to me. I did manage to get my brushes spinning again. But oh I worry for how long! the little bearing thing was so rusted to the motor shaft it looked like thick weld of rust underneath and I couldn't get it or the transition wheel off but with some libricant and pliers I was able to get everything in the motor box moving again. And I needed to use my biggest allen wrench to loosen up the slot for the brush track which wasn't moving either but again lubricant and cranks back and forth loosened it right up. Truly, thank you for the video. So helpful. Did not want to try to replace this thing especially since I'd used it only once before. But I will be taking everything apart and drying it down when I am done this time. I don't need anymore problems! Thank you!
Fricken awesome! Thank you thank you for taking the time to make this!
has not happened yet brand new machine , just getting ready for the future , great video ,thanks...
Thanks for posting! Worked great for my seized brush issue. Quick and easy!
Thank you for making this. Worked like a charm
This was a big help, and the step by step instructions were great. Thank tons.
Thanks! This was so easy to follow and now my machine is working great!
Thank you so much your video completely fixed my machine
Great vid! Worked like a charm! Thank you!
Thank you, I wouldn't have been able to figure this out on my own. It worked!
It worked! I have a slightly different model so I had to I had to learn the hard way on a couple of things, but after 3 hours I finally nailed it. I feel like a fix-it bad ass. Thank you!
Great vid! Don't forget to make sure the gasket in the waste tank is aligned properly also. (ours wasn't) Inconsistent pressure will also affect the unit.
Thank you!
Worked exactly like the video!
Thank you very much for this video, I’m not mechanically inclined. Even an easy fix you made easier. Regards
SUPER - and something else. Hey, hours with other videos, etc. You got me there. It was rust and grit at the final gear. But, the turning did free it up, but still not smooth. The plastic bottom where the shaft is (mine is Hoover Spin Scrub50 model FH50027) had 5 or 6 little clips and it opened up. The shaft then comes out. Lots of grit and grime in there. So, got all it out and sprayed lithium grease. On the way now to buy screws and trashing these cheap rusted ones. THANKS, again!!!!
I purchased a new turbine on Amazon for $25. Saved the $50 that my local vacuum repair shop wanted. Thanks! :)
Do you know which part you bought? All turbines I see are much more expensive. Thanks
Alternatively, if you have a 3/8 hex key, it fits perfectly into the keyhole where the shaft on the spin heads connects to the assembly. Place the hex key into this hole and gently spin it until it moves. This fixed the problem on my unit and took about 30 seconds. Obviously, if light pressure is not enough to free the device, proceed to the repair shown in the video to prevent breaking the plastic gear drives.
That's what worked for me!
To prevent this from happening again grease everything well when putting it back together.
superb video! Fixed my vacuum.
Thank you for such a detailed video, it helped me fix my Hoover.
Excellent video, THANK YOU!
Very helpful. Thank you for the video. I decided to use a light weight machine oil on the bearings and shaft to maybe inhibit rust. Maybe it will run longer before seizing up again.
Thank you for the video, it was a HUGE help! 👍👍
Thanks for the vid. My problem was the little spring behind the gray arm popped off. This has the same effect as a broken gearbox you repaired here.
Thank you so much for such detailed video! It fixed the problem.
I have to do this almost every time I use mine what a piece
Thank you so much for this video! Very easy to understand & it totally worked!! Thanks again!
I was able to do it! Best feeling ever. The thing won't turn when I try and do it manually. I've been trying to loosen it for hours. The wrench can do it but when I try and spin it with my hands it won't loosen
If it is really seized up, you can try a rust remover, or solvent to try and clear it away and get it going, however, if it is too badly damaged, you may need to replace the part # 440003860
Great tutorial. I have a FH50205 power scrub elite . After maybe an hours use the brushes stopped working. Fortunately for me one of the clear plastic tubes that go from the base up through the upper section acquired a kink. When the unit is locked in the upright position, the tubes get pinched to stop the brushes while idle and that's a good thing. I tweaked the tube and it seems ok now. These brushes are powered by air so check the tubes before really digging into this project and maybe save you some frustration.
Awesome! You saved me from buying a whole new unit.
Excellent tutorial!
great video! helped a bunch!
Life saver!!! Thank you so very much!!!!
Thank you so much for this awesome video just saved my shampooer!
Thanks it worked perfectly!!
By the way, I sprayed WD-40 on the drive shaft and used metal lubrication to prevent rust, corrosion. I say, If you are already in the "body cavity performing surgery" do some preventative maintenance too. I don't think rust will like what I did when in the midst of surgery yo!
How often did you spray and would it better if i put a fan on the bottom of the vacuum after using so it can dry the bottom of the vacuum
@@nonenone4078 Putting a fan on the bottom of the unit has no effect. The air driven motor is mainly enclosed and a fan would not provide enough air. Also, moving air would just contribute to the corrosion. The metal parts must be coated in a lubricant to protect them from moisture AND air. If using Lithium grease, you might only have to apply it once. Regular WD40 I'd be applying once every 6 months to a year, depending on how frequently the machine was used. However, the first time I applied Lithium grease is the ONLY time I've had to apply it. I gave the shaft a good bath in the grease before closing the cover, and I've checked twice in 2 years, and the unit STILL has not required re-application.
So helpful! Thank you
omg!!!! Thank you so much!!! You saved me so much money !
shaft and bottom as well as top bearing both stuck on mine just took aprt again to try to frree up top bearing
Didn't think I could do it- very good video,
working but gear feels gritty- hopefully after it runs a while it will free up more. Thank you.
It's possible that the bearing may be nearing end of usability. Sometimes adding a little grease or lubricant can help extend the life. Again, the reason for the seizing is due to rust.
Great video. One unnecessary step: You don't have to remove the two screws which secure the tank release lock since these screws don't hold the cover to the assembly.
After watching the repair I decided to try something else. It looked like there was not to much effort to release the brush's so I went to my too box and found a hex wrench that would fit the hex input for the brush's. After removing the brush's just insert the hex wrench into the slot and turn it a little until it breaks free. My was locked up but a small turn and it was free. This may not be the case for all of these repairs but it worked for me. If it will not turn follow the video.
What would you think the problem is if my brushes and hex bolt moves freely if I manually turn it, but the brushes still will not turn when I turn the machine on, and it smells like it's burning? You think it still might be the bearings?
@@slomotion1028 the shaft and bearings were rusted very badly in mine. You have to open it up and just be patient to follow all instructions.
I did this but was able to move the gear freely by sticking a hex key and spinning first. Saved me time from dis assembling everything.
As stated in a previous post, using a Hex hey "may" work, but be very careful. the gears are plastic, as shown in the video. Forcing them if the bearing is to rusted or seized WILL cause damage to the gear teeth resulting in more costly repairs. Using a hex key or Allen wrench is NOT a recommended method.
Thanks. Very helpful.
Step 7: All over. Can't get one of the screws out of the (deep) hole. Tried several different screwdrivers. Also broke one of the plastic things when I firmly but gently removed the brushes.
Great video! Followed every step. Unfortunately, housings for screws were cracked and fell apart. Gear was definitely seized. Couldn't figure a work around to fit it all together since everything was broken
The plastic does become brittle over time, particularly around the rust areas and the underside of the cleaner. not sure why this happens, but some consistent patterns have been from people who leave the cleaner in colder basements & closets. It's possible that the housing material was not tested to be stored in certain climates, or maybe it could be related to the quality of water used, as some homes have harder water, which DOES affect the plastic. Plastics and physics are not my area of expertise, unfortunately.
I had an interesting problem with a Power Scrub / Spin Brush model... the handle would not pull hard enough to open the spray valve so no water came out. It is under the curved panel on the back side on the Power Scrub (where your knees would hit when your pushing it with the handle up) and found the valve. There was too much flex in the actuating rod from the water spray trigger/handle to push open the valve. I glued a small (1/2" square) piece of plastic I cut from an old storage container handle (about1/8" thick) to the actuating rod where it contacted the valve to make it just a tad longer and push harder so now works great !! Cost nothing!... Hope that helps someone.
Worked like a charm but you don't need to remove the latch screws. I pried off the bearing seals and sprayed a little WD-40 on them and packed them with grease in hopes of preventing this from happening again.
Great vid, thanks !
Thanks.. Good explanation and easy to do. Just wished if it was an HD video or had good light.
thank you, you are helping to Make America Great Again. now they just need to start making replacement parts in America and we are GOOD TO GOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i feel like buying a bunch of broken stuff now i feel so empowered
Not the same model, but the concepts were the same. I'm trying lithium grease in the gearbox now that I have it broke free. Great how to!
I used lithium grease as well. Hoping that will keep everything turning.
Thanks for helping me with this! I had the exact same issue as what was described in this video. My machine is now scrubbing like a charm. Too bad they didn't use stainless steel for the screws and the drive shaft... there is/was lots of rust on the inside of my machine. Does anyone know how the build quality differs vs Eureka and/or Bissell?
It's not so much the build quality, but how they are designed. More specifically, the brushes. Hoover has round vertical scrub brushes that move as a horizontal clockwork gear. Bissell usually has 2 horizontal brush rods (similar to what you might find on a vacuum) that are belt driven (I think only a few models are gear driven). Eureka also has a horizontal rod brush that is belt driven, but usually is only a single brush, unlike most of Bissell's that have 2. Gear driven brushes are usually preferred as they tend to have more power. Some of the belts for Bissell even have teeth, since some models the belt would slip if liquid made it on the belt. Some people like Bissell and Eureka because of the horizontal brush making level and even scrubbing. The horizontal brushes have been known to pull up on thicker carpet, and are much tougher to pull hair and string off, as it winds around the brush. People like Hoover because it's easy to clean out the brush, seems to focus or spot clean easier with the brushes. However, the better models tend to be quite pricey, otherwise you have air driven motors, like the one in the video, to reduce the cost. Going a little higher in cost are the Rug Doctor cleaners which use straight brushes that oscillate side to side, or forward and back, to do the scrubbing (There are a few models that do have the horizontal rod.) These straight brushes scrub similarly to the Hoover, but are level like a horizontal rod. Rug Doctors seem to do really well with lightly soiled trip resistant or tiled carpet that isn't very thick or shaggy, or may not require padding (similar to carpet in most workplaces and offices). In many cases like this, it's not even a contest that Rug Doctor would win. However, most home carpets I see have thick padding, might be shaggier, and the Rug Doctor does NOT do well with these. Semi shaggy carpet, you'll want to use the Hoover or Bissell. The shaggier the carpet, and the Hoover does the better cleaning.
OUTSTANDING! I have the exact same one and man mine is rusted bad. I am having trouble getting the bearing off.
Stephen, see my comment above. If the bearing itself is rusted and frozen you may not be able to fix the problem.
Stephen King I also had a hard time to get the bearing off. I used a hammer to hit the bearing (downward) for about 10 times to get it loose.
Yup...Perfect....works now
The step by step was most helpful, and prevented me from having to buy a new one. As a personal preference, I don't see the need for background music in a Fix-It video. I find it distracting, and I don't need anything to adjust my mood when I'm fixing appliances. Fortunately I could just mute it.
If I used once and the brushes are not rotating then is hella cheap. Thanks for the help
Thank you!
THANK YOU!
great vid
This tutorial is awesome! Thank you bro just saved me from buying a whole new vacuum! The Hoover video sucks and is so basic, they really don't want us to fix this poorly engineered vacuum cleaner
Easy video to follow, I went through all the steps and freed up the motor shaft. Put the cleaner back together and the brushes still didn't work when I turned the power on. I took it back apart looking to see if any parts were broken, I couldn't see any. Any ideas?
Once all put back together, make sure the brushes can be manually turned. You should be able to feel a little drag letting you know that they are in contact with the motor. if there is no drag, you may need to make sure your gears are lined up. Also make sure the teeth on the gears are not worn or damaged.
Domorius thanks you so much for your tutorial video! I did this and it worked like a charm however today the problem recurred and I couldn't fix it. The brushes rotate when I lift the scrubber but as soon as I apply a little pressure with my hand on the brushes they stop rotating. There is no power in the rotation and is easily stopped. The turbine seems fine though and the gears move just fine. Please advise if you know what to do.
Regards
Sounds like a gear(s) might have worn teeth. It could be the gears in the brush assembly itself, or in the motor unit. I have seen where the teeth on the transition gear have been worn away over time, especially if the unit is used frequently in very shaggy carpet. If you have to replace either of the plastic gears in the motor assembly, ALWAYS REPLACE BOTH!! If it's the brush assembly, you'll have to order the full brush assembly.
Thank you so much!!!!!!!
Do you know how to fix it if it had a loud noise with a burning smell? I used your video to take it apart but I didn’t know what to do after that.
If there's ever a burning smell or smoke present, you should take it in for service. There could be a leak, or something happening with the motor.
Thank you for this video, just got my new Hoover, should I open up to grease everything before first use ? Is it possible to tell me how and where apply grease ?
Overall, be aware of possibly voiding any warranties by opening the unit. However, I haven't seen or heard of any such issues. Take it as a word of caution. Adding Lithium Grease should be to the shaft and gears. Step 13.
This is a great video to learn how to disassemble and assemble back again. My problem is slightly different. All the water leaks out from underneath the machine. In a few seconds ! Where do I find the piece to repair or change? Which one is it?
Thank you!!!!
Hopefully it's just a loose hose or possibly a small hole in a hose. this can be a tricky repair, and if possible, take to a professional to look at. The hose is often easy to seal with a silicon glue at the connection points, or replace if it's the hose itself. You may also want to check rubber seals around the reservoir. However, if you have cracked housing in the main unit, you might need to get a new vac.
Was pretty good...but did it work afterwards. Followed your video and everything was working properly, but it still wouldn't turn the brushes. Ideas??
Check to make sure none of the parts are damaged. I had someone who followed the instructions, but the hex drive on the brush assembly was rounded on the edges. Their issue was not so much a rusted motor, but something caught in the gears. Each step allows you to also view and identify if any part of the brush motor assembly is having an issue.
Once I get the shaft turning again I was going to use WD-40 or Wurth HHS-K on it to, hopefuly, prevent or delay it from happening again. Good idea or bad? Which would be better, WD-40 or Wurth HHS-K?
Again, I prefer Lithium grease as it seems to prevent moisture corrosion a little better. I know WD-40 also makes a lithium grease. Regular WD-40 will work, but tends to need to be reapplied after extended use of the Hoover. I've used Wurth on car parts, but haven't ever used it in the Hoover. I don't know if it'll affect the plastics, though, so be cautious. Wurth is usually for metal on metal lubrication with heat and/or pressure.
thanks sooooooooooo much!!!!
i have a hoover power scrub cleaner but the cleaning solution won't come out of tank when you squeeze the lever...any suggestions
Make sure the tank is firmly in place, and that none of the hoses are pinched. I have had where someone left undiluted cleaner in the solution side and it dried out in the tube creating a thick barrier that wouldn't let liquid through. I was able to squeeze the blockage and get it to move through the tube, but it was too much for the nozzle and had to splice the tube to clear it. Check that there are no kinks in the tube and that there are no blockages.
I did this. Still doesn’t work. It seems the white cover is touching the bearing not allowing the bearing to spin freely. Not sure why it touches, but when I take the white cover off, the bearing spins.
Also, I couldn’t get the bearing off. Got it to spin though with some wd40. Not sure how much force it should take to spin. Mine definitely takes some umph to get it to spin but at least it’s not seized anymore.
Thanks for making this! It at least gave us an opportunity to try and fix ours even though in the end, the shaft was too badly rusted and the repair was not successful. (I'd suggest some less annoying music though, next time.
I had different music, originally. CZcams marked the music as protected, even though what I was using was not. The other video is available on youtube, with removed audio, if you like.
I have a power scrub to but mine is leaking where the solution tank is n can't figure out how to fix
Leaks can be tough to find. I've tried the "tire leak" method a few times and have found it to work. However, make sure you clear the lines with clean water for a few minutes one you find your leak. The tire method is where blend 1tbsp of dish soap with 2cups water. Then run the solution through the line. The leak should bubble out. Most of the time the holes are found either at the connecting points or at bending points. In some cases, I just replaced the hoses altogether. Sad truth.
Doramius My issue is with the scrubber attachment tool. It won't spin at all. It feels like it's locked. No movement at all. I took apart part to see motor. It looks similar to the larger one in your video, just smaller of course. It has lubricant all over it (from manufacturer), and it is not rusted at all. I tried to turn with vice clip. Nothing. It won't budge. Seems locked. Any advice? I can't find sales receipt, so Hoover will not replace. Also I live on Maui and there are no Hoover mfg stores to purchase a replacement part. Help :)
I hope I read what you're saying correctly. The scrubber brush snaps directly to the motor driven gears once assembled. If you removed the scrubber brushes and they don't turn freely, then the brushes have another issue that needs to be looked at or replaced altogether (See 1:08 ). If they move freely and you get to the motor and you see the grease, but it is still seized and unable to break loose, the motor itself may need to be replaced. Overall, the cleaner is good, but the build of the air driven motor is the most disappointing piece of the whole design.
Well normal grease wont last long. I suggest people add Fluid Film. It leaves a wet film. That protects against moisture. They use it for rusting proofing cars during the winter against salt. It would probably solve this issue quite easily. Although they shouldve just used stainless steal.
P.S. When I opened my Hoover up, there was thick brown grease all over the gears, the bearing and the housing for the gears. Any idea why this would be the case? Cleaned it all, put back together and it does work now, so I don't know what to think about all that grease.
My guess is, it might be the original lubricant. The original lubricant was white, and it's possible that some rust mixed in with it and turned it brown. Or the manufacturing plant might have used a lubricant that had a brown color, etc. Could be a number of reasons. It's good to get it cleaned up and a new lithium based lubricant used.
@@Doramius Thank you!
@@Doramius Well crap. It quit working again. The gears are really easy to turn, the motor shaft is really easy to turn, everything is lined up and lubricated, but the brushes turn really slow, barely at all. I've only had this thing for a year and probably used it 4 or 5 times. What a hunk of junk.
@@trustno1903 The brushes are driven by airflow, and not belt driven. It sounds like there's might also be something blocking the airflow. Make sure the tubes do not have any kinks or obstructions preventing airflow, and also that there are no cuts or holes.
I bet you could bypass all this with a large allen wrench inside the hexagonal slot that the brushes go into, might break it completely though.
As you see in the instructional steps, there are plastic gears that connect to the seized shaft. It is NOT recommended to use a hex wrench to force it free, as it can strip the teeth and cause more costly damage.
What would you think the problem is if my brushes and hex bolt moves freely if I manually turn it, but the brushes still will not turn when I turn the machine on, and it smells like it's burning? You think it still might be the bearings?
You might want to check the gears. Sounds like you might have some stripped teeth.
@@Doramius Thank you for the quick response.
@@Doramius I may have to seek my local professional, which is what I wanted to avoid...lol. Wish I could add a picture here. Took all the way apart just like you did in the video, all the teeth looked fine and the gears moved very smoothly. No idea what else it could be. But thank you for all your help!
@@slomotion1028 Yeah, it doesn't sound like the issue listed in the video. For it to move freely, but not spin from the motor, something is not engaging. It may not be teeth from the gears, but something is definitely not making contact. Good luck with your issue.
Well, got all the way to step 22- reinstalled the brushes and they still won’t move freely. 😭😖
If you made it to Step 22 and everything else was turning and moving smoothly, the problem may be the brush assembly, itself. You'll need to make sure there aren't carpet fibers in the gears, and that the gears do not have damaged teeth. As long as the motor assembly moves freely, the main unit is fine. If the Brush assembly is damaged, you may need to replace the brush assembly.
Internal rust! You should have sprayed some WD40 or other lubricant around the shaft before reassembling. Nice video!
Music not so great.....Video fairly good, except very dark. Still helped to fix mine...Thanks!
I do also have a version on youtube without audio. I didn't have any professional video equipment to shoot the video, and I held the camera in one hand while taking the whole thing apart and putting it together again.
@@Doramius Still was VERY helpful, was not trying to bash on it, but just constructive critisicms...!
This video was incredibly helpful! I'm just confused about one thing. I have this exact model - Same name and model# - but it's a Bissell, not a Hoover.
I don't know of any Bissell's with the same model & name. Also Bissell's mostly use horizontal laid roller brushes. Hoover's usually have the circular geared scrub brushes as shown in the video.
Mine isn't powering on at all
This video is for seized scrub brushes. If it's under return or warranty, then follow that option. If it's past those dates, it's recommended to take it to a professional repair place. It's possibly an electrical issue and is NOT recommended for consumers to repair on their own, due to potential safety concerns. If you choose to repair any electrical issues, it is at your own risk.
My vaccume doesn't turn on at all would this be the same issue?
If it is a Hoover, there might be some compatible parts?......but in general they are different machines, so I will say 'No', especially since a model was not posted to use as reference.
@@Doramius it's the exact same vaccume but its doesn't turn on. I was using it the it just shut off and now it wont turn on
I think I understand. You have this model cleaner (vacuum is a different product from this steam cleaner), but it just will not power on. The fix listed in this video is for brushes that will not move due to rusting, but the unit still powers on and, otherwise, functions normally. If it does not power on, I would recommend taking it into a repair shop as you're dealing with a potential electrical issue. There may be a problem with the power cord or switch, and if it is not repaired correctly could be a shock or fire hazard.
@@Doramius ok thank you
I did this and my gears are still tight after loosening what can I use
Depending on how badly rusted it is, You may need to work lithium grease into the bearings and shafts.
Doramius the gear spins but it’s a little resistant what about wd40? Would that work? It’s not that badly rusted it just doesn’t spin so freely
I've found Standard WD40 will work...temporarily. Depending on how often you use the unit, you may need to reapply WD40 within 6 months to a year. WD40 does make a lithium grease, as well. I have noticed that lithium grease seems to repel water or prevent rusting for quite a bit longer. Starting out with regular WD40 will help breakup the rust, so you should be fine.
Doramius thanks so much for responding! I used oil and acetone and it works 😂
Anytime. Glad it's working again for you.