How to Replace A Rug Doctor Pump for All Rug Doctor Mighty Pro, X3, and Wide Track

Here we show how to replace a rug doctor pump. This is applicable for to all Rug doctor might pro, X3, and wide track.
Here we have a Rug doctor Machine which has a symptom of no spray. The machine turns and the motor runs. Suction appears to function. However, the machine does not spray. There are two things that commonly cause this. The first which is very easy fix is that inside this water reservoir container there is a metal screen that goes over the water intake.
The most common reason these do not spray is that the pump has failed. This is pretty normal. There's some other electrical issues up in the handle with switches that can cause that as well. But that is pretty rare and it is also a royal pain to fix. So we're going to do a pump replacement on this right now because that's the most likely issue if you have not spray.
Parts Required: Rug Doctor Pump - P4XXA, 12158, 12139
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3/8" to 5/8" hose clamps:
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There are a couple different part numbers these pumps are known under including p4xxa, 12158, 12139. There is a theoretical difference in wattage and pressure between the different part numbers. I have not been able to perceive an actual difference in spray volume or velocity between the 50 and 60 watt pumps spray however so I've never really cared which one I use.
The entire transcript of this video is here: www.vacuumsrus...
If you don't feel 200% confident completing this rug doctor repair yourself these two stores are authorized rug doctor service centers in Colorado
Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too - Arvada Store
8025 Sheridan Blvd. Unit X
Arvada, CO 80003
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Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too - Boulder Store
3005 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
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Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too - Fort Collins Store
501 Riverside Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
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[@garymoody6415]

Thanks for the video. I checked the metal screen before ordering a new pump. I cleaned the screen and it is working great!

[@vacuumsrus]

Glad it helped!

[@raybeis]

Excellent description. Everything he said was helpful, with no unnecessary filler. I appreciate the content! If I hadn't already purchased my pump I'd buy from you. Thanks!

[@vacuumsrus]

We're glad to hear! Thank you!

[@dawoodgul8301]

Very help full very good explanation

[@joserodriguez724]

I just wanted to say the water pump for my mighty pro fixed the problem, and your utube video instructions did help alot.

[@vacuumsrus]

Glad we could help!

[@michaela.6698]

Thanks again Aiden! Great video. The replacement pump from Vacuums R Us works great. You weren’t kidding about the factory clamps being hard to get to and remove.

[@vacuumsrus]

Glad to help!

[@craigrice3798]

Appreciate the video. With no experience I was able to replace my pump and we are up and running as good as new. Great video and instruction. Anyone with this problem following this video WILL NOT be sorry!

[@vacuumsrus]

Glad it helped!

[@ollie1464]

Thank you for an excellent video on this machine. I have this rug doctor machine. I just replaced one of the suction hoses. If and when the pump burns out, I'll know what to do.

[@farklek]

Thanks! New pump went in great! It's as good as new!

[@vacuumsrus]

Great to hear!

[@robertb.501]

This shop is awesome. The pump failed on my Rug Doctor. This video explains exactly how to replace it, and I was able to order the replacement pump from VacuumsR-Us which was delivered in three days.👍

[@joshyouwa]

Your comments mean a lot to us! It's honestly a lot of work to create these videos and the people who put in the most work are not the ones in front of the camera. It takes me maybe a half hour in front of the camera to pop out a video like this. Our media lead spends hours and hours cutting and splicing it together (mostly removing me swearing). Our inventory team worked hard sourcing the pumps from a reputable supplier. Our technicians spent even more hours QA'ing each pump prior to sending it back to inventory to package and ship out to you! Finally our front end fields calls and orders for them. It really is a team effort here and your comments mean a lot!

[@RuthLake-l6k]

Great description! Ordered part and fit perfectly.

[@vacuumsrus]

Great to hear!

[@williamsawyer2223]

Thanks for the video. Didnt have time or money to find or buy a new pump so I ended up taking the pump apart and cleaning the corrosion that seized it. Not that it was difficult but your video was an easy reference on taking the machine apart. Scored a practically new Rug Dr cause someone didnt flush out the system and it corroded the pump. Side question...You have any/couple old pumps laying around so i can have a couple to clean out and have on stand-by? Will happily pay the shipping.

[@vielka503]

Thanks for this video! I got the old pump out while following your instructions. Is there a way to test the old one with an electrical tester? Simply to know for sure that it's faulty before ordering the new one. If it's not the problem, is there a return policy? Thanks!

[@AquaTech225]

Love my rug Dr have the wide track also. I never had any troubles with mine yet. Other than clogged screen on the pickup tube. But I have broken mine down and ran another momentary push button up through the handle. Just like the original one for the brush an spray. To add a secondary button on the handle. To activate only the brush without the spray. For any tougher spot. I can make a couple really slow passes. Without having to have water/cleaner spraying. A swap back over to the spray a brush to finish off the cleaning. But what I need to do. I don’t know why. I brought it used from the eBay. But I’m not sure if the original cord or not. But the plug itself don’t have a reset on it. Nor does the machine itself have any button reset/breaker on it. So I’ll be adding one of them next.

[@joshfrierson1268]

Great video just replaced mine today thanks

[@vacuumsrus]

Glad it helped!

[@omarferraez8591]

I have a rug doctor that trips the circuit breaker after it has run for about 15-20 min. I let it cool off, reset it after 10 min or so and then it runs again for another 15-20 min until circuit breaker trips again. Do you have any ideas? It’s a personal use machine. Don’t use it often. I am thinking that the vacuum motor may be pulling to many amps. Thank you.

[@PNWTraveler]

Is it possible to replace with a higher PSI pump/motor?

[@trashbagofficial]

Which direction does the pump flow?!

[@thefreestylefroggy]

I was going to ask the same thing. Its the only thing not mentioned in the video. Did you figure it out?

[@wrestle259]

@@thefreestylefroggylooking at it from the back with the guard removed it should flow from left to right. There should be an arrow on the pump showing the direction of flow

[@JuanCastillo-jh3vf]

Does those pump elbow are universal? I have a mighty pack that elbows get cracked and need to be replaced, are the same for mine machine,model is mp-r2d TIA great video!!

[@davidnunez2075]

Is that pump for the carpet cleaning mode or for the Upholstery? I have a Wide Track and it has 2 pumps

[@markperry1241]

I have a MP-C2C and when I push the "press to spray" button, it trips the machine's breaker. Ideas? Thanks, Mark

[@gatorent.productionbuffrec8797]

Hello, do you have a video for no Suction

[@constanzakearney6940]

I wish I could just drive to you but I’m in AZ. Do you have a video on how to repair my rug doctor back hose. Not the ones on top, but the big thick hose (I think it’s a suction hose) that runs in the back?

[@megladon89]

Thanks for a very informative video!!

[@vacuumsrus]

Our pleasure!

[@joshuawiesman7651]

Any way to show the wiring for both the brush motor AND the pump?

[@vacuumsrus]

Due to how they run through the machines it is almost impossible, especially with a tech trying to hold everything in place.

[@Bitsanddoings]

I wonder if you could help me I’ve an older rug doctor it’s about 30 years old I’ve got a problem that when in hand tool mode the pump is constantly running even though main switch for vacuum and pump is turned off, I’m in the UK I’ve tried to get a wiring diagram for it but can only find the USA and Canada one, I’ve contacted RugDoctor UK and they refuse to provide me with one when it works like it’s new out of the box except for that issue. If you can help me it’s greatly appreciated

[@bobholst874]

The pump is like a shaker siphon hose. There's a 1 way valve that is in a piston inside the coil - aka pump. The water stays trapped in this and the piston freezes from rust and corrosion. You can disassemble this, making note of what goes where and this piston can be pushed out, cleaned up with fine steel wool and so can the barrel inside. You can reassemble it and reconnect everything. I just did this and I found getting axel out of the way and get at everything. There is a Y/T Video of fixing a pump. No need to spend $90-$110 on a new pump!

[@markvu1575]

😍 Thank you, you save me $100.

[@mitchvass4498]

Ok very good. mine had a tinge of rush pushed it out light clean workd like new. Good hint.

[@codyantrim8700]

Thanks man 👊

[@vacuumsrus]

Any time!

[@jf8322]

I have the old model smelt burning smell and it quit spraying were can I find pump motor

[@joshyouwa]

If there is a burning smell there are likely issues other than the pump. I've never seen a pump smell when it goes. Often the pump cracks and the leak takes the brush motor out however. In that case you would need both a brush motor and a pump which gets rather pricey.

[@jf8322]

@@joshyouwa lol it’s the pump I checked the whole machine brushes work flawless

[@untrendepalabras9775]

Where I can get a RugDoctor x3 pump?

[@vacuumsrus]

linked in the description www.vacuumsrus.com/product/cleaning/vacuum-parts/rug-doctor/rug-doctor-pump/

[@danielgriff2659]

This looks relatively simple. Been thinking about buying a Rug Doctor Pro but I was concerned the repair of these was purposely complicated to generate repair profits. Am I wrong?

[@vacuumsrus]

There are no "repair profits". Service and repair is break even at best for service centers and more often is a loss leader. The question is if a manufacturer even sells repair parts and components and offers documentation. Shark for example does not sell service components whatsoever nor does it issue schematics. Traditionally Rug Doctor did partner with service centers to facilitate repair which allowed for availability of parts and documentation. That has changed recently with newer models but we may see that change back again when they are inevitably acquired by another company.

[@kraesmom1]

My thought was that I bought a personal use model of a commercial rental unit. They would make them as straightforward to repair as possible so they could get them fixed and back on the rental rack. So far, l haven't been wrong

[@adypenney]

My pump when on carpet wont stop pumping do u no what that would be

[@vacuumsrus]

If the red button engages and disengages the brush motor without any problems then this is likely crossed wires and is very dangerous. If the brush does not engage with the red button then the most likely issue is the button. Although crossed wires is still not ruled out.

[@adypenney]

When pressing the botton the brush comes on and water starts. When let go of the botton brush stops but water dose not.

[@vacuumsrus]

@@adypenneyyeah that's firmly in "take it to an authorized service center" territory.

[@adypenney]

I live in the uk so not really a thing here. Which why i come on here

[@doobielawson702]

My machine trips the breaker as soon as I hit the red button on the handle. It does this in multiple outlets and has done it at another home. Any ideas as to why this is happening? The red reset button ON THE PLUG feels like it's spring loaded. When I press it down it pops right back up. The white test button moves a little, but not much.

[@vacuumsrus]

What commonly causes this is the pump has sprung a leak resulting in water getting in to the brush bar motor. This causes the breaker to trip instantly since obviously water in an electric motor will cause a short. This typically turns out to be a repair that is not worth doing since both pump and brush motor need replacement. Generally when we open the base of machines with this symptom it is pretty obvious what the issue is since the water damage is clearly visible.

[@doobielawson702]

@@vacuumsrus a friend and I opened it up. The lid to the brush motor has come apart. The portion of the lid that contains one of the screws broke off. It doesn't appear there's any water damage. We confirmed the water pump will come on and now the breaker doesn't trip. I think we could fix this.

[@jf8322]

We’re can I find a cheap pump

[@joshyouwa]

We sell good ones. You will have to search elsewhere for cheap however.

[@WilyTuber]

Those are called OETIKER clips, and they are largely used for BEVERAGE systems. Possible Correction: Where you point and state "this is one of the pumps that has the diode inside the pump, that may be a klixon sensor it is a thermal fuse that will open if the pump gets too hot.

[@noobgamer754]

Question is is there enough room in there to install a 135psi prochem pump from the prochem 5 star would be a doctor on steroids at that point.....

[@debbieford5335]

My problem is mine is like yours but won't extraact

[@donnaguest5389]

The wire connectors are different on my new pump, small females and only one male connector on the machine that is too wide to fit the new one! When I removed the diode wire, I was left with a too large female connector. What a mess! LOL

[@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_]

1,000 subscriber

[@seanhiatt6736]

Mine came brand new without a working water pump.

[@vacuumsrus]

That can happen unfortunately. Check with the company and see if you can get an exchange.

[@JohnnyRocksUFO]

My pump I’m replacing has 3 wires, the new only has 2 :-/

[@kukaida]

Why is it $100 shipping to Hawaii?!?! Ridiculous!!!

[@workfromhouse]

for an island in the middle of somewhere, that sounds cheap.

[@jimibel]

Bummer. They're out of stock

[@vacuumsrus]

we should be back in stock today

[@vacuumsrus]

yup back in stock www.vacuumsrus.com/product/cleaning/vacuum-parts/rug-doctor/rug-doctor-pump/

[@netsurfrdude]

@@vacuumsrus Out of Stock again

[@vacuumsrus]

@@netsurfrdude Yes unfortunately these are literally on a slow boat. We expect them to come back in stock on 6-7 weeks