Fixing a Clogged Oreck XL Commercial vacuum

[@hunglew7388]

I had the same model vacuum and your video allowed me to fix it! Thank you so much! I love my vacuum and am glad it's working again.

[@michellenelms3532]

Thank You.....I was able to remove the clogged suction of the vacuum. Did exactly as you demonstrated , and now it is working great. 😊

[@theacallender]

This OreckXLis about 20 years old. After this fix, it works like a charm. Thanks.

[@lastmoto777]

Thanks . I am glad the video was helpful.

[@ShakmaGeebes]

I can't believe this video from 9 years ago was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for the clear tear-down instructions. As the Executive Director of a small non-profit (a GED school), I wear many hats & I have to pinch every penny. You just saved us probably $200, AND now I can add vacuum repairman to my job description! 😂🙏🏽

[@kennethbrooks8505]

Thank you so much for your help! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@lastmoto777]

No problem! I am glad the video was helpful.

[@mariaordway9967]

OMG Yes, I got the tube unclogged. and my vacuum back, YAYYY! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@lastmoto777]

Great! I am glad the video was helpful.

[@allany27]

Thank you ❤

[@lastmoto777]

You're welcome. Glad the video was helpful.

[@SpitfirėMarkIX00]

8 year later became helpful to me had a clog tube hadn't been clean for 3 year

[@lastmoto777]

That's great! These things are actually pretty tough. They just need a cleaning or belt once in a while. I am glad the video was helpful.

[@dannyorsello8668]

I just took my commercial Oreck outside to diagnose it the way you said. It sure was clogged but my bottom screws are Torx-15 which I don't have but I was able to pull the clog out with needle nosed pliers. Thank you very much.

[@DonnaStorey-y9e]

TU😋. My clog was in the snorkel piece. It was a LG BALL OF HAIR, infused 😮w paper clips, rubber bands & a small “cracker jacks” toy! *Just an FYI; a small Tork; size 20, w a longer handle about 3 inches, works to remove the 5 screws. The PHILLIPS screws have been replaced in new Orecks. 2021 up!

[@MultiPoseur]

If you can't get the bottom tube out of the socket, a heat gun or hair dryer will help. Mine was total frozen in there, and I would have busted the plastic before it slid out. 30 seconds with it aimed at the metal tube near the socket, and I was able to finally work it out.

[@lastmoto777]

Great tip . Thanks.

[@laurensrule421]

Thanks! I apprecite you!

[@lastmoto777]

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful.

[@rkgsd]

A very common problem with these Oreck vacuums. Many wind up in thrift stores when they can easily be fixed by someone halfway handy.

[@lastmoto777]

True. It is so easy to fix almost anything that could go wrong! Ours is like 30 something years old and still works great! They are pretty tough.

[@mynameisjonas7967]

Listen, I know this is an old video, and I greatly appreciate you making it. I prefer these old school bag style vacuums because you can actually SERVICE THEM! Very helpful!

[@lastmoto777]

I have fixed this unit like 10 times already. It is about 25 years old and still works great!

[@sebia12]

Thank you so much , you are a true hero.

[@lastmoto777]

lol. Hero may be a bit overstated, but I am glad the vid. was helpful... Like the user name! I am a blues harp player myself.

[@sebia12]

@@lastmoto777 That sweeper gave me the blues and got me harping for couple days until I saw your video . Cannot thank you enough man.The thrill is gone now lol

[@lastmoto777]

@@sebia12Lol... Its actually hard to kill that vac. You may burn up a belt or two, but that vac will last a long time. If its not sucking its probably just a clog. Anyway good talking to another musician. Have a great day.

[@alfredopuga6255]

YOU ROCK!!! Thank you very much

[@marymls9901]

Thank you so much for this helpful video. I did each step, following along with the video, and sure enough, found that my vacuum cleaner was almost entirely clogged by something it had sucked up after a close encounter with a curtain!

[@lastmoto777]

Thank you. I am glad the video was helpful. lol' I am glad you have restored your vac from this horrible situation!

[@lowmax4431]

The clog at the inlet was my problem. Fortunately i didnt need to take mine apart to clean it out.

[@Mailia_Xiong]

Mine is not spinning so what do I do?

[@lastmoto777]

Check your belt first. There is one phillips head screw on the right side of the vac with a slide out door. Check the belt. best of luck with it.

[@Mailia_Xiong]

@@lastmoto777 thank you, will check it out.

[@waitingforapril]

Thank you! Fixed mine thanks to this (was a cat toy)

[@lastmoto777]

Glad it helped! Gotta watch out for those cat toys. haha. Glad the video was helpful.

[@sandracortez2628]

Thank you for the video. it helped.

[@lastmoto777]

You're welcome! Glad it helped.

[@lenoregorman4688]

I can't remove the "stem" - any suggestions?

[@lastmoto777]

You may not have to remove it sometimes you have to get a little aggressive with it. I would just pull the base off first I would say 70% of the time the clog is actually down on the bottom. Best of luck with that.

[@jeromykoffler1613]

Thank you! I'm so very grateful you posted this. Clog is removed and we are back in business!

[@lastmoto777]

You are so welcome! Glad the video helped.

[@Horundo]

Bro, thank you so much. I just got this job being maintenance at this hotel and I know nothing about fixing anything. So when a housekeeper asked me to fix their vacuum, I accepted and went in and tried myself, but to no avail. And you described everything to me 100% that makes sense and now I have a working vacuum to light up her day with. To think a video you made 7 years ago helped someone like me out haha. Oh btw, this works with the Original Oreck Commercial Vacuum.

[@amtrakpepsiproduct1605]

What model is that?

[@vickymccann7023]

Completely solved my issue! Thank you so much for this very informative video!

[@lastmoto777]

Great to hear! Glad the video helped.

[@intowndan]

Excellent video! Ex-wife complained her Oreck XL was not working....and then when and bought a new Shark Vacuum. This was about a year ago. At the house today and found the old Oreck XL just sitting in a closet next to a package of Oreck XL bags. Asked her if I could take a look, found the clog and replaced the belt. Works like a charm now. Again....Thanks for the video. Well Done!

[@wendyb223]

Very helpful video! I have several vacs but the Oreck is still a favorite. Just needed a little TLC after 10 years.

[@lastmoto777]

Great ! we have several Vacs also. The Oreck is the one we use though. Ours is over 15 years old. We have gone through a couple of belts, one roller, and an occasional clog. Basically its been problem free.

[@skypods1]

15 yrs & counting

[@marleen6507]

Luv my vacuum.

[@eardanluc]

Thank you so much! My Oreck XL Signature Plus had no suction. I took it apart just like you instructed. Just the bottom part and the tubes. When I found the tubes were clear I found the clog just behind the roller and was able to pull it out with the screwdriver. I didn't even have to take the other part by the motor apart. It works just fine now! Thanks so much! I know you saved me money by not having to take it in for a repair!

[@pennyobrien5641]

Ok. I checked and the brushes are spinning. The bag is not inflating. When I tried to remove the tube behind the motor, you said turn it and wiggle it loose, but the one on mine is held in by 2 tiny screws on the part you said to turn. Pausing to fix supper.

[@lastmoto777]

I am guessing you have a slightly different model than I do. I would take off the screws if that is what you need to do on yours to remove the tube handle . The obstruction has to be in the tube or where the tube meets the vacuum head. Anyway. Best of luck with that Penny.

[@buglegirl1]

excellent! THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@lastmoto777]

My pleasure! I am glad the video was helpful.

[@tvento]

Nice vid, BUT, as a vacuum collector myself, How could you let ur vac get that dirty?

[@lastmoto777]

It was easy . German Shepards , 3 other dogs, kids an grandkids. Piece of cake. She gets dirty fast.....Lol

[@adopteestrong]

@@lastmoto777 A single German Shepherd alone will do it

[@joestinson4739]

You can also unclog it without taking it apart by sticking a about 2 -3" of a wire hanger in the air intake behind the roller. You will feel the clog if its there..IIf you break it up and turn on the Oreck, you will hear if it comes out. You might have to try a few times but still quicker than taking it apart and putting it back together.

[@lastmoto777]

Yeah you can definitely do that . I just I thought I would pull it apart since it is like 15 years old and check for worn parts, and give it a good cleaning out. For the purpose of the video, I thought if a person could pull it apart down to this level, and see all the components, they would see that there is literally nothing they can not fix themselves.

[@astonbrown6510]

thank you so much my oreck axis was clogged in the intake and my dad unclogged it and now it runs like new

[@lastmoto777]

Great! Glad the video was helpful.

[@vsee2207]

Too bad the design is difficult to get at inlets.

[@lastmoto777]

Yeah, but the good news is it really doesn't get clogged very much if you don't run big stuff over lol. If you do this a time or two you can do this pretty quickly. The clog is almost never in the handle tube so you can generally go straight to the bottom. I love these vacs because they are pretty hard to kill & they work great. Anyway. Thanks for watching.

[@judikmack]

Thanks for the clear instructions. Made my job easier.

[@JayN4GO]

Thank you. Holy hell

[@VivandDon]

Thank you so much for posting this! I had a clogged Oreck, but didn't know what to do until now. You've saved me $70!

[@reng8857]

my roller won"t turn. Can I remove the pulley that is on the roller to clean it?

[@lastmoto777]

You can just take the belt off so you can turn the roller brush and pulley. Then just put the belt back on. Good luck with it.

[@lastmoto777]

Mikko: Just to share some info. We have had the Oreck xl for about 15 years and it picks up as good as our electrolux canister vac.They both work really well and the Electrolux is a better vac., but not by much. That little motor works really well. The convenience of the upright has made it our main vacuum. Now for the cons: If you have wool rugs you will burn up belts like crazy, but it will burn up belts not the motor.There is a way to adjust the rollers so it will work better on wool rugs!

[@RaheelaNasir06]

I have the orecl xl pro plus 2 but the bag hardly ever gets full and there is air coming thru everywhere I just think my carpets are clean?

[@lastmoto777]

Yeah., your carpets are probably just pretty clean because I know the vac works pretty well. As long as the bag is mounted all the way around the vac stem hole I don;t think you have a problem.

[@RaheelaNasir06]

It is

[@RaheelaNasir06]

Its mounted I even clean the brush and check the air so yea thx dude

[@lastmoto777]

Huss Nasir I would say there is not a problem then.I'm glad it's working OK.

[@RaheelaNasir06]

thanks dude

[@andreagordon3795]

Thank you - I was about to go out and buy a new vacuum...which would not have been anywhere near the quality of this old oreck.

[@phaelcoelho]

Thanks for helping! That works

[@gigisdishndat]

Great video. I followed your steps and found a heavy plastic bag in the "snorkel". Works perfect now. Thanks so much.

[@luckyfamilyman]

Thanks for the tips Took everything apart the clog was near the engine it’s a little tricky put everything back together but nailed it and now works perfect 👍

[@MaryOliveira-rt7dh]

Never ever vacuum big trash like paper, and never vacuum wet floors, together dust and water clog the vacuum.

[@doreenross8350]

Mine is making a clicking sound. I have cleaned and replaced belt. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@lastmoto777]

Doreen check to see if anything is caught in the sweeper roller brush that is just rapping against the plastic as it rotates. If thats not the problem then it may be that you need a new roller because the bearing has gone bad. Good luck with that.

[@DANNYN224]

it can be belt roller or the motor

[@davidkublin4446]

Thank you,my oreck was clogged just where you showed!!!!!Thanks so much!!!!!!!

[@carolzocholl1107]

Thank you very much for your demonstration. I'm happy to say my vacuum sucks again!

[@10aciousK]

I took the 5 screws out of the bottom and I still can't get it off.

[@lastmoto777]

You just need to pry it loose with a screwdriver. It is a little tough the first time.Try to hold the roller ( sweeper ) down when you remove the cover so you don't have to re-install it. When you get it apart take a picture of it with your cell phone so you will have a reference later on. Good luck with that.

[@larryg7109]

I just bought this Oreck from Amazon and my wife gave me a metal flat plate 1x2.75 inches with glue marks on one side. Do you know if that was part of the Oreck? I didn't see it on the video.

[@thorbradshaw2637]

These vacuums are light because they use cheap plastic that brakes suck up a penny and it could brake the plastic! unreal!

[@garyduprez1296]

Thanks bro! Had the same problem.

[@rickroll5150]

you should clean the "snorkel" and then spray with silicone spray or "pam" if your cheap

[@ministerdrcherylbenefield5135]

help: my oreck is putting out at the end of use any suggestions for what to do tk u

[@lastmoto777]

I am not sure . There is really only 4 things to check 1. belt worn out (most common) 2. brush or their bearings are shot 3. its clogged. 4. the electric motor has quit. I would check in that order. Good luck with it.

[@ministerdrcherylbenefield5135]

Hey great

[@mizzymal4167]

lastmoto777

[@NumaticVacuum]

The bag can be removed to be washed which would make it realllly clean, not smell and free up that zip lol.

[@lastmoto777]

lol...Yeah thats a good idea. I didnt really think of doing that, but it makes sense. haha. Thanks

[@annefink9861]

Thank you for this video!! It helped me with my newer version, orek "elevate", too. Found a screw that got stuck in the fan. 😅

[@ericjacobsen6901]

"Put a sock in it", some people say. But a sock is no good inside my Oreck vacuum! :-) That was my last clog. This week it was repairing plastic pieces that broke, and cleaning the hair form the roller and bearings.

[@Nerd13010]

The intro music, anyone? I remember it from a long time ago, but not the name

[@ValkyrieHeartTV]

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[@Nerd13010]

Ah, makes sense

[@carolinebelt7107]

thank you so much! my oreck xl kept turning itself off and smelled like it was burning. i didn't know anything about vacuums, and i was worried id have to take it in to a repair shop and pay a bundle. but i came across this video, and it walked me through step-by-step in an easy-to-follow manner. now it works perfectly. again, thank you!

[@lastmoto777]

You are smelling the belt that turns the brush. This happens when you vacuum certain kinds of rugs/carpets. It won't burn up the motor, but it will eventually burn the belt to where it breaks and you will have to replace the belt. Some carpets/rugs will be able to be vacuumed one direction, but if you go the other direction it is more difficult to push the vacuum and can cause the burning smell. Long loop like, shag like carpets are the worst. The minute you start smelling it, stop and let it cool. You may need to vacuum that carpet with another vacuum Hope this helped.

[@ValsReview]

Hello thank you, came across your video because my Oreck seemed to not vacuum anymore and, there it is...clog, great explanation

[@lastmoto777]

Awesome. Glad the video was helpful.

[@sarahsmith1575]

That vacuum look like you could use some real refurbishing you should have threw vacuumed out the outer bag instead of just blowing it out

[@lastmoto777]

yeah. I was told by someone that you can just throw it in the washing machine too. Thanks for watching the video.

[@melissajanern]

That is the cleanest inside of a vacuum I've ever seen. Do you live in an operating room??

[@Ucidalin]

That snorkel part is called the Intake Pivot w/Felt Seal PN# 09-75066-02 Just incase anyone has a cracked one that need replacing.

[@kluckydog]

It worked great. Thank You

[@NitroxNcrocz]

I just watched a man take apart a vaccuum for 15 mins. What am i doing with my life......

[@lastmoto777]

Blaine Lucas Thats funny...... The same thing I was thinking when I was taking it apart on a Saturday !

[@chriswright8464]

Me too!!

[@Rap111unzel]

You will save $100.00 by fixing it yourself vs. taking it to an official Oreck repair shop.My Mom took hers there and paid $100.00 because we didn’t know how to fix it . It is clogged again so I’m going to fix it and save the $100.00.

[@allancooper7152]

Wow, add a 3 wire cord and call it "Commercial", leave it to Oreck!! Allan "A.J. Cooper. Cascadia Clean Carpet. Since 1968.

[@lastmoto777]

Marketing Marketing Marketing ! LOL.

[@allancooper7152]

Yes!!! David Oreck did design a good little vac, especially for 1963. Yet today there are several 8-9 lb. vacs now manufactured that eclipse this mostly unchanged design, and by comparison are on steroids by comparison. I plan to promote, via KZbin, Facebook and so on, explaining and demonstrating these choices. Allan "A.J." Cooper. Cascadia Clean Carpet. Since 1968.

[@swamppicker8279]

Thanks. Found a used one....

[@mucchay]

Love it, thamks

[@jessicamicksch1563]

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[@jessicamicksch1563]

IT NOT SHE OR HE ITS IT

[@lazylawnbub]

Jessica Micksch you are so rate

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