Oreck Magnesium Vacuum Cleaner Repair LW1500rs LW100

[@winstonsmith8441]

I was just repairing my old Oreck Magnesium and found your video to be very informative and helpful, particularly how to remove those locked wheel hub/belt covers. Those things had me confounded! Thank you very much.

[@williamhutton4425]

Thank you so much for your video. Our vacuum would not turn on. I knew about the coin in the handle but that didn't fix it. Using your video to take my vacuum apart, I learned that the fan assembly was stuck solid. I got it spinning again and cleaned everything up. Expected it to work, but the control board was dead. Replacing that got it working again. Ordered a replacement beater bar and felt gasket. Your video saved me a bunch of time and money. Thanks again!

[@PerformanceReviews]

Thanks for watching glad it was of service to you!

[@slmlogistics2224]

Thx for posting this well informed video, it quickly got me out of crunch. After watching a few minutes of your video, I was quickly able to make an apparatus for unlocking the side covers. A dryer sheet was jammed into fan.

[@joniyo]

Thank you for this video! I was able to fix my old oreck handle and clean it because of your video. I was gonna just take it to the closest oreck store but found out the store had closed. So I decided to see if I could do it myself. I did, thanks to your guidance. 👏Thank you!

[@mvans29]

What is the name of the tool (at 2:57 for removing the side cover) that Oreck stopped making that is hard to find? that middle neck assembly piece assembly cracked on us, and we have 3 of these so would really like to get the tool to replace the neck, as I see this is a common problem for this model. Is there a substitute tool?

[@nicko5945]

I really wanted to like this vac so much. I have had two lemons in a row and it’s ruined it for me. The first one had a cracked fan right out of the box (I’m thinking it was a customer return). The second one has the RF and brushroll sensor issues that this suffers from and keeps reappearing after I fix it. Without those issues though I would really enjoy this one I believe.

[@Strange_Brew]

Handle is a little stiff to recline. Is that the swivel head adjustment?

[@YoumuHoover]

"If you're gonna smuggle something this will be the place to do it" Lolol

[@jgdevoe]

My wheels have one flat side and the other side is not so. Does the flat side go towards the machine or to the outside?

[@ahe970]

Thanks - I was interested in the bag part and wanted to see how you get that top part (end of ur video u were holding in hand separate from machine) where u have the switch button, how u got it out? Also how to change the top bracket. U focused mainly on the bottom part which was good

[@sarahdaubert6906]

How do you replace the back dock - my plastic that holds the click snapped. I have the new piece I just can't get the old one out to put in the new one

[@jisake1]

Great video! Really appreciate your complete instructions. I only have one suggestion. When putting screws back into a plastic housing, you should turn the screws backward untill you feel the screw fall into the existing thread. Otherwise, over time, screws that are repeatedly ran in with a screw gun, will strip out. Mainly because some will not take time to verify if in the threads. Then start a new thread into the plastic. I have not taken mine apart yet, so if there is a brash insert, this concern may not apply.

[@PerformanceReviews]

That is something I do every time. You might notice me going backwards with the screw gun in my hand. This is a very important step with plastic.

[@jgdevoe]

Very helpful video and allowed me to fix my vac. I had to replace the swivel neck and when back together I could hear a slight fan against the housing as I vac'd and swirled. It eventually went away but it seemed the tolerances weren't quite right. Pretty sure I got it all back together correctly and the fan was tightened down after double checking to be sure.

[@allisonjoel1]

Hi. I was wondering if you can advice me on how to repair a hand held steam cleaner: Oreck XL, Sanapathic. I live in England and from what I know the fuse has blown. If I can locate the fuse, I am hoping I can replace it. Any advice will be useful as it has only been used once and I don't want to discard it. Regards.

[@monkeyofspice]

I still use your video to keep my vacuum serviced. Thanks for sharing this!

[@robertnieves5848]

Hi wondering if you could provide me some guidance. I have the same model and after many years of use with no issues the vacuum won’t start. In the past I change the battery but now that’s is not doing the trick. I ordered a new board (it was a slide different thinking it was a new model) but still didn’t work. Thank you

[@Bunkysworkshop]

I picked up one of these for the fun of it. All I can say is you can find a much better vacuum out there for sure.

[@bamaphoenix9873]

Good job. I learned that the vac I was working on has a broken fan. Thanks for the thorough video. 👍

[@stevencourtney1965]

Big question, why or what do you fix or replace when the bag itself stands straight up then I noticed it's leaning quite a bit before locks in, dont understand why it was sitting straight now it totally leans, thanks and great vid

[@goodgremlinmedia2757]

As a repair technician this vacuum pisses me off. On the board is a collection of pins that look like they connect to something. So I spent 5 hours trying to figure out what connects to that boards becuase there is no wire coming out of the switch area. Really glad I found this video. God this vacuum is stupid.

[@PerformanceReviews]

Sounds like amateur hour. This is an easy machine to fix.

[@jackoff1826]

Question for you. I picked up a used (non swivel version) Magnesium, took it all apart and cleaned it (was decently dirty). After using it, it's carpet grooming is very poor. In other videos I see of this, the carpet grooming seems really good. -I have ordered a new brush roll, which will take some time to arrive. But the brush roll in it does seem fine though. -It is missing the felt gasket between the white air inlet tube and the motor fan, I'm not sure that plays that large of a role, but that's coming in the mail as well. -when I had it apart, the fan didn't seem to be in all that great if shape, but I figured it'd be fine. I forgot to check if it's cracked though, so I don't know if that could be an issue. Any idea what it could be?

[@markg9340]

Excellent video! How do I replace the cord?

[@PerformanceReviews]

Bring it to your local dealer.

[@jcnyc55]

Do you happen to have a list or video on the tools/cleaners/oils/etc you use or recommend? Great content thanks

[@PerformanceReviews]

Yeah there's a link to my Amazon store where I list that stuff in the description.

[@traceyfira4329]

Thank you !!

[@stevencourtney1965]

Hi, first thanks for the vid, I got two of these and I'm a hands on kind of guy, I ended up getting two of these, both no power, battery checked and still no power, any suggestions, note I have a total of three of them, I bought 1 working and it's great, I have my own cleaning business and the one I have works great, now I got the above no power, thanks for any help

[@PerformanceReviews]

Bring it to your local vacuum store and have them fix it.

[@stevencourtney1965]

Hi, thanks for the response, but like I had said, I'm a hands on kind of person, I want to learn and fix it my self, I fix my expensive Nespreso machine, so any suggestions, thanks

[@Ruluaman]

@@stevencourtney1965 Replace the CR2032 battery in the handle. If that does not work then click the power button a few times then hold it down. This should pair the handle with this circuit board. Your sensor will flash when pairing is complete. Do this with the machine plugged in obviously. If the above doesn't work you are looking at a faulty PCB or handle. More commonly the PCB. Both of these items are no longer in production.

[@robertnieves5848]

We’re you able to fix your vacuum? I am having the same issue, thanks

[@stevencourtney1965]

@@robertnieves5848 hi, no not working, I need a pcb board/mother board, or have it fixed

[@troycotsenmoyer6736]

Sir, I have an Oreck it turns on, and then 1 second later, it turns off, and it's LW100, Type 1. I was wondering if you knew what I could do to fix it, maybe fix it, please?

[@PerformanceReviews]

Bring it to your local vacuum store and have them look at it.

[@troycotsenmoyer6736]

It's already out of the 7 year warranty and I have it torn apart down to the White vacuum tube

[@PerformanceReviews]

Rip

[@kasraa4840]

Personally I prefer canister vacuums, because they are lightweight and cleaning is really easy with them. Also we have Vorwerk in Europe... it is extremely expensive and a little heavy.... I have to say that cleans very well, but for example when you need to clean somewhere thought-to-reach, you will need to bring the bag of accessories connect the hoses and..... it is really difficult 😂

[@radioactivekitty9174]

Weird question: what's the diameter of the average Oreck filltube (eg, on an XL?) I've got stupid ideas LOL

[@PerformanceReviews]

A regular classic oreck has a 1 1/4" fill tube. However it's too restrictive to use as a tandem air nozzle with any sort of effectiveness.

[@radioactivekitty9174]

@@PerformanceReviews I've still gotta do it, even if it's a stupid idea. Curiosity kills the cat and whatnot...

[@thesoundofeverything8023]

Mine smells burning and its makinf noises.. I neede to disasemble.. had no idea of how!!!

[@ashtonbrown3827]

It Might Be The Motor.

[@jenniferross8890]

Was suckered into buying one of these back in 2012. With the cost at $500.+ I was told it would last many many years even after the 7 year warranty and service agreement. It just stopped working last weekend and my local repair shop said it was the circuit board, which can't be found anywhere. Sad to say but I have trust issues with repair shops, since another local one tried to sell me a complete bag assembly and another used vacuum when it only needed a replacement part, which I was able to find on line for less than $10.00. Do you know if this is truly the case with the circuit boards? Are you able to get this part or offer any advice? I appreciate your help! Thank you!

[@PerformanceReviews]

well they might be on back order from their wholesale manufacturer like everything else right now with every manufacturer. But the fact they couldn't just search on eBay for one it's kind of disappointing www.ebay.com/itm/ORECK-83045-01-LW-100-Magnesium-Upright-Circuit-Board-Part-GENUINE-/392865324172?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

[@marshallbritt7184]

Power. Cord. Replacment. How. To. Quickhelp. Please.

[@PerformanceReviews]

Literally shown in this video.

[@Pinhead_larry265]

Most of these cheap oreck vacuum cleaners you can find at Walmart. Found one in the trash and flipped it for 45 bucks.

[@thesoundofeverything8023]

Tk u!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@heeheeriah]

I think this is being discontinued as it's only $199.99 now

[@radioactivekitty9174]

I'm seeing ones at Walmart clearanced as low as ~$100.

[@PerformanceReviews]

Nope just discounted. No reason to spread rumors like that

[@skytiger6671]

Secret handle removal, thanks for nothing

[@k1llshot]

I have a dead LW1500. Think it needs a PCB, but all I see online are for the LW100. Those don't have the spring antenna, so can I assume they are not compatible replacements?

[@PerformanceReviews]

I would try changing the watch battery first if you haven't. Go to your local Oreck store they'll have the part you need.