How To Fix A Vacuum Cleaner That Won't Turn On! (No Power)

[@ifsck]

I found a Bissell vacuum next to the dumpster today that wouldn't turn on, and following this video I was able to diagnose that it was a dirty switch as well. Now I've got a nice vacuum to replace the ancient one I've had forever. Thank you!

[@electronicsNmore]

Great job!

[@marianomedina07]

In my country imports are nearly impossible, so when my vacuum didnt start I panicked. Your video helped me so much, now is working. Thank you

[@r.duroucher225]

Thank you for taking the time and making the effort to create this video. I have a Hoover cannister that's maybe 30 years old. Made in the USA. It started and then stopped working. It would have cost me at least $100 to have a repair technician even look at it. I don't believe I'll ever find a new Hoover made in the USA in my lifetime. I then saw your video and thought, I have nothing to lose trying to repair it myself. I opened up the machine and discovered it was the switch. Including giving the machine a thorough cleaning the repair took me maybe 30 minutes start to finish with about 15 or 20 of those minutes spend carefully cleaning the inside of the machine. I wouldn't have even thought to try it without having seen your video. Thanks again!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@iquack2]

He's a brilliant teacher - using only a minimum vocabulary to explain complex electrical mechanisms in a simple way!

[@xandriajango1560]

I fixed my vacuum cleaner thanks to this video. 😊

[@ProjectFarm]

Thank you very much for the amazing video! Always a thumbs up!!

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you liked it! After watching your great testing video yesterday, I had to buy some cutting/tapping oil. 😂 Thanks for watching!

[@jasonburt4407]

Thank you for being so thorough !

[@andalynetofflemire8015]

This video helped me fix the broken switch on my Hoover vacuum! It was totally just carbon build up on the contacts of the switch inside....Thank you!

[@electronicsNmore]

Great to hear! Be sure to share. Thank you

[@jrz2flgrl169]

Me too!

[@mhxxd4]

Fixed it!! It was the switch and fixed it like you did in the vid. Got baking soda inside then it got carbonized. Thanks!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@tanyagiacchina492]

Your a very good teacher. Thank you

[@Vmobro]

I'm literally still in highschool, I haven't taken any engineering classes and this still helped me fix my vacuum cleaner the tutorial was straight to the point thank you! (subbed and liked)

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@dianaaguirre1957]

Found the fault! Live conductor broken by the plug. Thanks to this video!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@gabbytanner7059]

Best instructional video I've seen in a long time. Thank you🥰

[@graham8430]

It's a big like from me as my old Hoover, in the uk packed up today... to be fixed tomorrow! Grrreat video...

[@FknNefFy]

Very good video and clear concise instructions! Amazing- thanks again

[@marcvais249]

Excellent video, very helpful, clearly explained. Thank you!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@BoHolbo]

Another video that’s easy to follow, and can potentially help people save a lot of money. I realize that this was only a normal household vacuum cleaner, and not a workshop power tool. But I was a little disappointed that you didn’t include a “this is also a great opportunity to inspect the length of the power cable for cuts and other issues” segment to the video. Perhaps you could add that to another video one day? I’d bet you could make some great “power tool maintenance” videos. Cheers from Denmark

[@electronicsNmore]

Hi Bo. Certain things I take for granted, such as people inspecting the power cord for cuts, etc. The cord test will rule out any wires being completely cut. Thanks for watching!

[@Brokebanger]

$19 is a lot??

[@cassvirgillo3395]

Hello Doug, Good fix and how to diagnose the main parts that could fail especially the motor. Your videos are a real time and money saver, Thank you. Best, C.

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks Cass!

[@FknNefFy]

I love how you can learn anything on KZbin lol thank you

[@tsriftsal3581]

The ai approves.

[@anicholas67]

Amazingly well done video - good pacing, detail, clear video and explanations.

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@anicholas67]

@@electronicsNmore Fixed an Oreck XL - typical failure point where the cord goes into the handle (before the switch). Oreck even built a nice, rubberized, beefed up encasement around the wires - you know how this ends, right? The wire failed just *before* that piece :)

[@danieljackson1272]

Great video! On a random side note, has anyone ever told you you sound just like Neil Sedaka?

[@jrz2flgrl169]

THANK YOU SOOO MUCH. I fixed my Hoover windtunnel rewind by cleaning the carbon off the switch!!!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@craignehring]

"It's ALIVE" Nice one, seems like such an unlikely failure yet this happens quite a lot on this type of motor. Series wound or so called "universal" motors that may be able to run on AC or DC. There is a lot of back or counter EMF (electro-motive force) due to the inertia of the armature and the brushes feeding a very high voltage albeit very brief that cause a fairly big arc to flash across the switch contacts. Some of the original lubricant is no doubt what turned to carbon. I like little switches like this, or the momentary on types they can be easily be taken apart cleaned and or converted to normal on off types. Fun video , top job (again)

[@electronicsNmore]

It was a quick fix, luckily. I may have to add a snubber across the switch. :-) Thanks for watching!

[@lindaedvardsson4218]

Good☺️👌🏼.. we has non-cord with a chargerstation instead.. and my Hubby changed the batteries in THEM..yes we have a couple of those😁..just bc people dispose them when batteries cant charge as much and it gets kind of ”lazy”... some leave them on charger too long without using them and companies want you to so you must buy a new one.. mostly of them has no ”charger stop🙄” when full... Good for us.. works just like new❣️ Thanks for a very informativ video☺️👌🏼👍🏼👏🏼//Linda E 🇸🇪

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching Linda!

[@dariosergevna]

Mine is Eleclrolux 900 278 807 00. And my vacuum would stay on that charge station like for some time :(( never thought about those things when I was in relationship. Now Ive started care about those stuff, cuz I choose to fix things by myself, not getting crazy about that stuff break and I can’t afford new things…was so happy to find this video!!! So I guess I’ll open my vacuum or station?? like it’s said In this video and see?….. Have your husband done it that way?

[@puffyelvis5895]

Wow!!! Thank you! I had a faulty plug! You saved me $$$

[@orleydoss3171]

Great tutorial... Great tip with the eraser. 👍

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@andyfer7716]

The pencil eraser tip is great. I would have otherwise lightly rubbed with sandpaper but I guess that would strip off some of the coating you mentioned.

[@electronicsNmore]

You'd probably be ok using a very fine grit, like 600, but the eraser works very well. Thanks for watching!

[@markseifried3959]

Super Video!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@carlwdiem]

Great video, and very helpful.

[@LeonaSim]

Thank you I’ll fixed mine too!

[@Darkest_matter]

Just got one from an auction..aah! Customer returns! I hope I can fix it by checking the swich as I don't have a multimeter

[@oricau436]

Thank you!!! I love your super well explained videos

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@anthropomorphizedrock]

Thank you so much

[@electronicsNmore]

You're most welcome

[@lesliehopkins3353]

This video is incredible. Thank you very much!

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@ke6bnl]

looks like the vacuum I have in my camping trailer, works great

[@electronicsNmore]

I got it at the ReStore for 6 bucks, but it's a good mini vacuum worth much more. I had to fix it. LOL Thanks for watching!

[@robertmeshew1935]

Outstanding

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@JT-lq4yd]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, learned something from this video. Edited: Something I learned was how to test the motor with the multimeter.

[@electronicsNmore]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoy my videos!

[@JT-lq4yd]

@@electronicsNmore I like learning and you share your knowledge. Your videos have always provided tips and tricks on how to do certain things, in other words, they are helpful for me and are valuable.

[@pafoofnic]

Another thing that cleans contacts with minimal damage is a fiberglass brush for electronics. Great video, keep em coming...

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes. I have one. It's called a "Nick Sander".

[@sapelesteve]

Very interesting & informative video! The pencil eraser trick was really cool. Keep up the great work! Be safe......... 👍👍😉😉

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you enjoyed it Steve!

[@ACoustaDC]

hmmm... well lit, well communicated and easy to understand... Nice!

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you liked it! Please share. Thanks

[@lahirulankathika8907]

Thnks you

[@electronicsNmore]

You’re welcome 😊

[@domingodeanda233]

So cool, thanks.

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad you liked it!

[@chimmpoe2]

I’m gonna apply this to an industrial Clayton shop vac that was left by a dumpster. If it works you are forever thanked.

[@jp040759]

Get yourself a glass fiber contact burnishing brush. They are the perfect tool for cleaning contacts like this. They are very fine and do not remove much material or scratch the contacts. I got one in a camera cleaning kit for battery terminals and that's how I discovered them. I have since gotten several and carry one in all my tool bags in all my adult boys toys. I saw you had a cut in your video. How many attempts and how many cuss words did it take for you to get the rocker installed again?????? LOL

[@electronicsNmore]

I have one, it;'s called a "Nick Sander". Actually, the switch went back together on the first try. All my videos have cuts(edits). Thanks for watching!

[@jp040759]

@@electronicsNmore It reminded me of a switch on my boat. It had a spring in it and it was strong. It literally took me an hour to get it back together. That was a situation where I could have used 3 more hands.

[@tectalabyss]

Hello Doug. Has always a great trouble shooting and repair video. Liked,shared. All my very best.

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks Bobby!

[@mohsinshaikh3883]

Sir thanks a lot my problem solve 👍👍👍👍😘😘😘

[@Edmorbus]

The pencil eraser tip is great thanks for sharing

[@electronicsNmore]

As usual, thanks for watching Ed!

[@D.Stovall]

Thanks for making this video!!! Fixed my problem on my Bissell Vacuum!!!

[@electronicsNmore]

Glad it helped! Be sure to rate thumbs up, consider subscribing if you like a wide range of helpful and informative videos, and look over my extensive video playlists below for many other videos of interest to you. Taking one minute to share a link to my channel with others on social networking sites would be greatly appreciated. Thank you kzbin.infoplaylists

[@NoorRefrigerationsystem]

I love this channel ❤❤❤❤❤

[@electronicsNmore]

Great to hear!

[@michelleradford5080]

Wow 😮

[@hamrakhan]

Notice how he replied to every single comment here

[@buddyboy6765]

Thanks this video made me pay $59 for a new vacuum.

[@electronicsNmore]

LOL. Should've tried fixing it.

[@AlfonsoRamirez-fg5tm]

YOU CAN'T BEAT A SHARK!

[@htnirbixo]

thank you for the video. I did the mistake of using the vacuum cleaner to suck out water a few weeks ago. two days ago when I wanted to use it, it turned on but stopped working after a few seconds. now it won't start. is it dead?

[@electronicsNmore]

Motor likely damaged. Bearings or windings damaged.

[@MichaelGreen-q3j]

I have a issue with Titan t4000 that stop in the middle of use

[@sylvain-r4j]

my switch is a big knob so no on and off marking. So to test the continuity on the switch dos it need to beeb on the on and off .Mine beeb on one but dont know witch one.

[@nonelost1]

I have a moosoo D600 stick Vacuum that will not turn on. I tore it apart, but used my handheld voltage tester instead of a multimeter. 1…It’s definitely not my switch as all the wires inside are live when turned on, except for one of them connecting to the little plastic yellow box (0.47 µF KX2). I think that’s the capacitor that allows the motor to instantly turn it on. 2… I could not get my motor to turn over the way you did in your video. Is it stuck? 3… After probing around with it turned on and plugged in for a while I heard a “popping“ sound. So then I unplugged it, but I did not see any smoke or smell anything. Nor that I feel any heat from the motor. I did not see any loose, disconnected, or burned wires or or connectors. Nor did I see any apparent damage inside the motor? Nor did I notice any fuses or any cut off switch both inside and outside the motor? 4…The outer cord covering where it connects to the vacuum is broken, but since it gets power inside the unit, I don’t think that’s the problem. 5…There are supposed to be two filters inside the canister, but the hard plastic primary filter is missing. Only the soft HEPA filter is there. Could that have allowed dirt to get inside the motor and ruin it? Does anybody have a clue as to what’s going on?

[@kurtvella9709]

Hi i have a similer vacuum but with an electronics board that is faulty do you know if i can connect the motor to ac directly tks?

[@electronicsNmore]

If the vacuum uses 120V, and not stepped down power, then you can supply 120V directly to to motor to test it.

[@WaschyNumber1]

Nice 🖖 Maybe a little dielectric silicone grease would prevent the build up of carbon in the future in the switch 🤔

[@topgun3753]

Yep, the grease will definitely make the switch last longer than with out.

[@electronicsNmore]

More than likely would help, I agree. Thanks for watching!

[@darthbubba866]

Can I use my VTVM instead of a DMM? 😁 I'll see myself out...

[@00cixteen]

Finally found a use for pencils 😅

[@stevenv2190]

Or if you don't have the time or patience - just replace the switch - found at any auto part store or even newegg/amazon - fixed my Hoover vac.

[@fanergamer2570]

Well done and documented. But this whole lot is the work of a pro. Not a lot of people will want to go through all that hassle for a vacuum cleaner 😒

[@vacuumguy8881]

If the motor is bad is it worth replacing or should u just buy a new one since they are only $20

[@electronicsNmore]

If a motor goes, throw it out.

[@vacuumguy8881]

Ok

[@jonathanb.6800]

Wow bet you'll never look at an eraser the same way again

[@electronicsNmore]

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[@annagonzalez9085]

Love my you tube

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching Anna!

[@srinivas15464]

Hi,i am from india, i got myself a vaccum cleaner from USA. I was not aware that is runs on 110v. When i plugged into 220v My vaccum got a spark in it. Now its not working. Any help regarding the issue would be help full, thank you

[@electronicsNmore]

You destroyed the windings.

[@srinivas15464]

@@electronicsNmore is it repairable?

[@Tminton87]

My switch has a small bearing in it, no spring. What is the purpose of the bearing?

[@electronicsNmore]

Hi Tim. It's used to lock the switch in position. Thanks for watching!

[@Inspironator]

electronicsNmore and friends: If you are not receiving notifications, unsubscribe wait a few seconds, and then subscribe and ring the bell to receive all notifications. This worked for me for many YT subscriptions. This undoes what YT has done to proactively shirk responsibility until the next time they pair down notifications for reasons only God knows, but probably prioritizing video producers that they have not demonitized (aka GREED).

[@electronicsNmore]

I'm sure the "YT darlings" have all their video upload notifications sent to those that requested them. I have no idea how they get away with it.

[@alanx4121]

appliances are thrown away because of such minor defects.

[@electronicsNmore]

Very true

[@liannemanderson2358]

Am I being crazy or did you leave 2 screws in? I can't get mine to open without taking out those screws...one of which is "special" so I don't have the tool to get it out 🤦‍♀️fgs! I've got this far, but you don't even mention that screw, and you seem to have left it in? No good for me 😭

[@darexdarex]

Just a bissel schmutzy 🤣

[@electronicsNmore]

Yes, a Bissel that works extremely well.

[@ybaggi]

How do you determine a vaccum is high quality?

[@electronicsNmore]

Good may not necessarily refer to quality, it could also mean how will it performs. In my opinion, for the cost, the vacuum in this video is better than most. Thanks for watching

[@punisherkennelsk-9recovery568]

I really in a bind I've been out of work for a year, so money's tight. I've got a bissille zing 2156A canister vacuum. They say it's non- replaceable fuse, it is a no power issue, but I've tested and the fuse is blown but works with a bypass wire but not a smart fix.. lol They make fuses for a reason🤔🤦‍♂️. Why other than to drain people of there hard earned cash, it could have been such an easy fix, but I'm not that lucky... Ever! It's a glass fuse on two posts soldered into a small board next to the foot power switch. Can you help a still unemployed K9 Officer, my partner in crimes fur is an unstoppable force of nature thanks in advance.👍👉🐕😩

[@nicolaevirtan2799]

👍🤝👍🙏🦋🌈🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊

[@electronicsNmore]

Thanks for watching!

[@trench01]

Many people throw out perfectly working devices and only a small thing like cheaply made switches make people throw them away. so much electronic waste. Funny every time something breaks people say $%^&*, while you say GREAT a new video idea :) typing this while fixing something else to test the electricity with a 9v battery on alligator clips with a cheap battery tester. hard to see when vision gets worse which I fix things less due to eye strain. silly me the power supply adapter has a cut... again. typical. What a wast of time to unscrew the device since the tester showed power in the power supply before but its seems random.

[@electronicsNmore]

In the Bahamas I found so much good stuff at the dump. I miss going there.

[@trench01]

@@electronicsNmore sounds strange that the Bahamas would have so much since its an island to take a while to ship things and do they have that much money to keep throwing things away? The Greek island seems like they all have to wait days to get things and they try to fix them since they are broke.

[@uoohoo99]

That's too much work for a $15 electric broom.

[@electronicsNmore]

More like 25-30 bucks. Well worth it to me. Never be too lazy to fix something.