7 YEARS LATER AND THIS VIDEO IS STILL NEEDED. YOU ROCK.‼️ Thanks so much for this. My poor shark was a hot mess from years of heavy cleaning, dogs cats etc. I found the tool to my Milwalkee Fuel Brushless 3 n 1 power drill, that removes the drill screws worked perfectly!!! It looks like an Allen wrench but has the star shape and a hole in the center to let the tamper resistant bump in center of screw to go into it.
@angalablank Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! My husband recently passed away and now I have to figure out how to do all this stuff myself. This was truly so so helpful thank you!
@Jean78578 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful.
@strangytie3 жыл бұрын
Still helpful 6 years later! I struggled to get my screws out with a T20 despite it seeming like the right size, as the center of each screw actually has a small protrusion that prevented me from getting into it. I switched to a flathead size 3 and shoved it against the center peg and that worked like a charm!
@j3o5h8n5j5a3y83 жыл бұрын
I had to do that on the deep screws because my special tool would not fit.
@SinisterChris3 жыл бұрын
This helped so much! I couldn't find the screws under the little wheels.
@roncook84095 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome video, Donna, and very refreshing to have a Lady who knows her way around a toolbox. I enjoyed your video and hope you keep making more. Very informative. A Thousand Thumbs Up For That One! Thanks, for the helpful hint on removing the front caster wheels to gain access to the two hidden screws. You saved me a ton of time figuring it out for myself.
@Nope-nope7076 жыл бұрын
It's a good thing I remembered to check KZbin BEFORE breaking my vacuum. Those hidden screws under the wheels would have been the death of me.
@davefilicicchia63415 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info; especially about the 3 "hidden" screws. One other thing, especially on machines that have been used for a while: clean all of the fuzz and hair especially from the numerous motor cooling slots! Mine had significant buildup, and keeping them clean will help keep that motor cool; it has its own internal fan near the electrical brushes for the motor. Plus there was a ton of hair wrapped around the end of the motor shaft near the pulley.
@ExkupidsMom8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tech Angel! You are my hero for the evening. My son and I spent ages trying to take the thing apart. And all I can think of is, who are the geniuses who designed this mess? Brushes need to be cleaned often enough that accessing them should be easy. This is just nuts. But a bit less-so now that I found you.
@JustChiminin5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tech Angel for your help on this. The newer models use security screws which require a T16 Torx S2 security bit. But otherwise the info is spot on.
@amyrenee9165 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I couldn't find anywhere what screw driver I needed. None of these videos said. They just said unscrew them.
@isabellavision10 ай бұрын
Thanks for “just chimin’ in” - that’s the info I needed for mine (apparently a newer model). Does this mean Shark doesn’t want people messing with the belts? Or just a concession to vacuum service and repair shops?
@donnamartorano43232 жыл бұрын
From one Donna to another, I cant THANK YOU enough. Ive been repairing and selling used vacuums for years and never found anything this complicated to replace the belt !!! Like one person said, 'Shark wants you to throw this away and buy a new one'. As I picked this up out of the the trash, Im sure, that's exactly what the previous owners did. Seeing that this machine looked so new, I just figured a good cleaning and new belt would do the trick. Not so fast !!!! Had a big problem with those Torx screws with the nub in the middle. Guess I need to buy the right bit to remove the screws. I did give up and then checked KZbin. Its always a God send, when I cant figure things out. I still have a ways to go but thankfully I now have a great video to guide me !!!! Cant thank you enough !!!
@kenc165 Жыл бұрын
Hey Donna, Very helpful video thanks. See you’re still ding DIY videos 7yrs later. Great stuff. New subscriber.
@jeansabel30104 жыл бұрын
thank you very much!!!! First vacuum I ever owned--I am 63 yo--that was a MAJOR production to change the belt!!!!! Couldn't have done it without this video! I DO like it cuz it can fit into small spaces AND actually has a light on it(!!! MORE vacuums need to bring the lights back!), but what a hassle!!
@bjjensen37923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I thought I had all the screws out but it wouldn't come apart, so I jumped on KZbin and there you were! Great explanation for taking this thing apart. I appreciate your clear and concise instructions. This was a huge help.
@ColoradonativegalАй бұрын
Thank you so much, my Shark has been in storage since 2019, today I decided to take off the top, I couldn't of done this without your video, I thought it was the belt, we'll it was a cracked hose, and I fixed it, now my brush is a Rollin 😊
@Jean78578Ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@johnvicks71538 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I would have never found those two screws behind the wheels! I was getting a bit frustrated until I watched this. Thank you, and my wife thanks you because I am no longer cussin'!
@mavamQАй бұрын
My son bought a house and in it was a Shark Rotator. He tried it and said it didn't pick up well. I turned it up and noticed the beater/brush was not spinning. I thought maybe the belt was bad. Thanks for the tips about the the hidden screws. I got it apart and the belt is good. I then noticed a switch and thought I'll bet the beater/brush motor doesn't spin on less that switch is on. The switch it on when the handle is tipped down, So I reassembled it and yes the beater brush works. So, I'm still at a loss as to why my son says it doesn't pick up well. A helpful video.
@1eddjump9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your help Donna. I had missed the two screws hidden under the rollers, and I knew that I had to be missing something so I decided that I had better check it out online. I'm extremely thankful that I did!!!
@vjdaisyboys17108 жыл бұрын
This video was so very helpful. Didn't know what else to try to get the roller mechanism working again. I never would have found all those screws without your assistance. Thank you for saving my vacuum.
@thomashegland86008 жыл бұрын
One of the most important parts of the Video - It's a great Video by the way - is the switch being shown at the 3:08 mark in the video. If that switch fails, it will prevent the beater bar (rotating brush) from working. It could be stuck on or off. Ours was stuck off and would not turn on. The switch did not spring back and click like shown in the video. This happened on ours and a quick call to Shark Corp got a replacement Motorized Floor Brush Assembly on the way and a prepaid shipping label to send back the defective one. They need your model number on the silver sticker and the date code on the power cord plug - code is on one of the blades that plugs into the wall. it is stamped into it. We are out the vacuum till the new part gets here, but I have to give them props for great customer service and an easy warranty claim process.
@atn19978 жыл бұрын
This was my problem too. Thought just a bad belt or hair clogged up but no brush indicator light on at base when brush button was lit up by the power button.
@inulg7 жыл бұрын
We fixed the switch, ours was also stuck in the 'off' position... took it apart and removed the green section from its plastic housing and the switch popped BACK up into the 'on' position!!!! Put it back together and everything is working as it was before... phew! :)
@jamilabbasy7 жыл бұрын
Same thing just happened to me. My switch has failed. For less than $5, you can get a 5 pack on Amazon.com. Thanks for this great video!!!
@LusineKhachatryan-lucykross7 жыл бұрын
can you send me the link and also how did you replace it? I see the wires are connected tight and the ones on amazon have 3 connectors.
@jamilabbasy7 жыл бұрын
I just replaced the green switch with the one from Amazon last week. Ignore the middle prong and only use the outer two. You will first need to strip back the black shrink wrap and then cut off the old switch. They are NOT slide on connectors, but rather the wires are soldered to the switch prongs. Simply solder the wire to the new switch in the exact same positions.
@wseverin2 жыл бұрын
I don't think the video mentioned it, but my Shark Rotator vac head was held together with Torx T20 "tamper proof" screws all except a couple of philips head at the wheel axles. If you're having trouble getting screws out and in, get a small set of Torx Tamper Proof keys with a T20. Just FYI, Harbor Freight has a simple set (brand Pittsburgh) for about six bucks.
@karlieskaggs68572 жыл бұрын
Thank you for saving me from hours of frustration
@ttall61363 жыл бұрын
Those darn hidden screws...I've litely tried a few times to get at the roller brush...Thanks for being brave enough to go into parts unknown!! Thanks so much!!
@l.a.picasa8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I would have had absolutely no idea to check under the little wheels by the roller brush for more screws to remove! I agree with you about the designing of this thing. It is extremely frustrating and inconvenient to maintain!
@wildwest54362 жыл бұрын
6 years later your expertise still assists greatly! Thank you thank you!😊
@adamlasser7906 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, thank you, Tech Goddess! I was not aware of the screws behind the rollers. Thanks to your video, I became aware of them. I was then able to remove the cover and complete the maintenance. I owe you a whisky. 👍😊🥃
@maxb23908 күн бұрын
Very helpful thank you Donna I was very frustrated until I found this video not many videos are so helpful and informative!
@Jean785787 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@moose73228 жыл бұрын
Lady you did a fine job of showing how to disassemble my product .....THANKS
@toddellis30894 жыл бұрын
worst design EVER! shooting is too good for the designer. to top it off - the screws in mine were SECURITY TORX!!! why shark? why? pop the left panel off & replace the belt??? too easy, i guess. sorry - got off track with the actual machine --- THANK YOU for this tutorial!
@connortivoli316111 ай бұрын
Same here. Shark is a pos for making them security torx
@littlebanshee7 ай бұрын
Mine are security torx too nv501
@4Calle26 ай бұрын
Great video ❤
@BuddhatheBlackDog4 ай бұрын
Hilariously true-torx security screws. My gawd
@dugefresh70236 жыл бұрын
Very easy learn Tech Angel- My takeaway from this was "Companies should never screw around with customers, especially Angels, it may very well be within their wheelhouse"! Thanks again Donna.
@jamesgoetz61006 жыл бұрын
Great video. You save even the most mechanically inclined lots of time by helping us just get to the point rather than figuring out things as we go. Time is money! Thank you.
@rmwarwick2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to post this. Very helpful. The lower hose breaking and getting holes in it, is another common failure point where you start to lose suction. They are readily available online for
@user-zn4xd1mo9v6 ай бұрын
This video was a life saver for me! I don’t think I would have discovered the 2 screws beneath the wheels without it. Can’t thank you enough!
@Jean785786 ай бұрын
Welcome!
@maryparlier4687 жыл бұрын
Thanks you rock! We just did this and realized you don't have to take out the screws for the big wheels. We were lazy and figured we didn't want to lose them and it still worked beautifully!
@north0058 жыл бұрын
From all us men out there, thank you for this video.
@jstiles537 жыл бұрын
Followed these directions. My vacuum is working fine now. I'm not sure that I ever would have found all of the "hidden" screws. Thanks for the information.
@wodkahful Жыл бұрын
I would never have found the screws under the front wheels! Thank you! Concise and thorough demonstration!
@country_roadsWV6 жыл бұрын
Excellent DIY! Thank you so much! Tips on hidden screws & connections was awesome. Mine has many miles of industrial cleanup on it. Now roller brush and cover look like new again & cleaning the bottom hose out with baby brush also gave it new suction life. BTW - baby wipes works great for cleaning roller brushes because everything sticks to baby wipes to keep from soaking the roller brush in harsh detergents and oversaturing.
@tiffanymorgan38557 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting! My roller brush stopped turning, and so I followed your video to take it apart. My little green switch was not working like yours in the video...popped it off and was going to buy a new one, and then it started working again (it was jammed). Really appreciate the video!
@thebarkingofthedogs6 жыл бұрын
Your are indeed an angel. I never would have found the screws under the rollers!. You are correct. The wiring is very poorly designed. When I pulled to cover off I found the white wire completely severed and the other two were severely dented. I got it running thanks to you.
@johnfrancis17985 жыл бұрын
FINALLY...a smart how-to vid for the Rotator. All i wanted was the specifics and a heads up for any surprises. Instead i found myself either being taught like a child to do the same things that are on the first few pages of the user manual, or I was watching someone basically figure it out as he made the video. Great job. Exactly what i was looking for. Thanks for the warning about the connected cable under the cover. Also. i hate the design of cable routing at the neck too. They actually improved it on the Apex models. Again. great video.
@winterhorses8 жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed on mine is that 2 of the screws on the bottom are slightly different from the rest. The two at the top near the wheel axle (they are raised out from the base) are ever so slightly thinner and also have a smaller indentation for the screwdriver. If you put the thicker screws in, you could crack the plastic. Otherwise, thanks so much for this very informative and useful video!!
@IntenselypositiveNOW4 жыл бұрын
Hi Donna! Thank you! You’re the only video that told me how to get that cover off, and especially that little screw under that hose access port. You rock! I hope you got rich already. Have a great Christmas - WHENEVER you read this.
@trishtelesco6995 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. The company wanted me to pay $89 for just the bottom section of the devise just to fix the belt. Your video helped greatly
@LouMotley8 жыл бұрын
Just want to say thank you very much for the heads up walk thru. Fixed our vacuum (just reseated and made sure everything was clear...think it was the relay switch in the pivot wasn't disengaging). Anyway, was able to take apart, inspect, and reassemble everything with ease. Our household thanks you.
@vacuzman5 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for this video.. I picked up one of these vacs at an estate sale and it was filthy.. I took everything apart and cleaned it except for the brush roll and the top cover as I could not figure that out.. I even took off the wheels in hopes of removing the top part to get to the brush roll and to clean the inside of the housing around the brush roll.. Your video showed me everything I need to do... Thanks again!!
@clvrblond116311 ай бұрын
I'm sure it's been at least 8 years but your video is still being watched thank you so much!
@Jean7857811 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@bobbifraleyisbell3556 жыл бұрын
This is the most helpful video I have ever seen. I’ve been trying for weeks to figure this out. You gave the necessary information without a lot of unnecessary talk. Thanks!
@RebeccaFouts116 күн бұрын
This was incredibly helpful! My 30+ year Filter Queen has exactly 6 screws - all visually easy to see and access - to get the bottom plate off to replace the belt. I bought a Shark Rotator Lift Away LA 502 for a different floor (getting older, can't be hauling vacs up and down stairs!). Loved it at first, though I pulls like a runaway horse. I guess this is considered a design fault by many, as it does cause arm fatigue. But it's equally bad when it stops pulling. It then feels like pushing and pulling through molasses. I did something regrettable. Not thinking about it, I cleaned up some decebtigrateing drywall. I also vacuumed a rubber backed rug. The end got pulled into the powrhead and I got a red light. After that, loss of airflow, suction and it's stiff to move. I checked all my hoses. I replaced all the filters. Still no improvement. The bars are moving clearly and freely, but I've ordered a new belt just in case. I found your video looking for instructions on what was going to be required.... And oh my gosh! The number of screws they've hidden! I'm gonna be cursing before it's over, I see. If a new belt doesn't solve the problem, I'm out of ideas and will have to take it in I guess. I don't know which of the two stupid things I did caused the problem. I've gotten lucky with my Filter Queen. It could have handled both things without issue. And if something had broke, it would be an easy, easy fix. How I wish the designers of the original dual cyclonic had beat Dyson to an upright. If only they'd made the leap yet kept the simple engineering. If course that was always a flaw in their business model. Their vacuum might cost 1500 new, but you never had to replace it! I've seen 80 year old models working beautifully. Better than moden vacs that were 3 times the price. But you can't make money if the vac never has to be replaced. Anyway, thanks for a great video. I'll be using it as soon as the belt arrives. From one vac wonk to another, thanks again.
@Jean7857816 күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the additional insights!
@janecharchenko7065 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. You are an angel. I was pretty sure there were screws under those little rollers but I would not have had the courage to pop those rollers out without your video. Thanks very much.
@shermhaworth28895 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you! My roller brush was turning, but poorly and making a racket, not the normal sound. Turns out a very small pebble was lodged in one of the "teeth" on the inside of the belt, somehow causing the rpm's of the roller to slow down enough where it wasn't getting any decent suction. Pebble removed, good as new!
@natashamihalko77754 жыл бұрын
This video was very very helpful! I couldn’t figure out where the other screws were. I really appreciate this!
@arbrubaker5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video! I couldn't find the last 3 screws to tear this apart and I got that location from your video. The reason for tearing it apart is that the brush wouldn't activate when it should. I took this apart ad found the green switch that you showed that should activate the brush when you move the vacuum. This was broken on mine so I took the wires off of the switch and essentially hot wired it together. NOW, the main switch on the vacuum controls if the head runs or not. Not two separate switches. I threw the old one out. Thank you so much for helping me get to where i needed to get! :)
@weiwung5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Donna! My brush roll stopped working. Followed your video to disassemble and after removing the lint and dust on the brush roll switch (KW4-3Z-3), it’s level is springing back up again with a strong click like you have on your video (at around 3:08). Reassembled everything back and the brush roll is working like new again. Awesome job on the video!
@Jean785785 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@philipzanoni6 ай бұрын
Most thorough and intelligent and informative Vaccum Lady on the web. Thank you. 😊
@Jean785786 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@rh79308 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am a very handy but missed those 2 screws under the rollers
@Databyter Жыл бұрын
Great guide. Saved us doing some damage forcing it apart without the hidden screws being found, and also of course saved us some money if we would have taken it in. Pretty straightforward and I do most of my own repairs and maintenance. But this one had me stuck. I was about ready to force the head apart thinking that there were some snap clips or something. Those hidden screws were definitely worth finding. Glad I did an online search first. I'm pretty careful these days. A youtube search only takes a few minutes and is great insurance. Great video. Databyter
@victoralph176 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great video! Before I watch your video, I still can not take the access to the brush because I can't take the cover off. Until you showed all the fasteners and screws. Thank you.
@herdingdrive7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Donna!!! I never would have found those two screws hidden under the little rollers!!
@adamsmith11823 жыл бұрын
I was going to comment about the screws under the wheels, but a few hundred people beat me to it! Thanks for making such a clear and thorough video
@mikeshhh50866 жыл бұрын
Great job on the video, Donna. Your attention to detail and common sense is impressive and the disassembly was well done so I wanted to thank you for putting in the effort to make the video.
@j3o5h8n5j5a3y83 жыл бұрын
Great video. Mine has tamperproof screws. Torx T15H The screws over the main wheel axles do not need to be removed because they only retain the wheels
@rossro128 жыл бұрын
THANKS Donna for showing screws under rollers. Hey Bruce ,I too had a bad switch that I bypassed by connecting both red wires. You can still turn off the brush manually at the button next to the power button.
@davidtfranke6 жыл бұрын
Donna, Glad to see a woman running this tutorial, glad to hear about the wire design, glad to have the pacing right, the audio strong, and the lighting good. Also, you know what you're talking about, which isn't true of many "helpful" videos. Thanks. David
@maryannoneal-jobe4750 Жыл бұрын
So glad I found this video. I have always repaired my vacuums, well for the last 31 years! But this one - I was about to grab the utility knife and then the sledge hammer 😂 only to see the two more hidden screws on your video. Thank you.
@IsaacEilers2 жыл бұрын
Thank You! Cleaned the crap out of it and roller is working again after I dressed the belt and cleaned the connection!
@bwynn32963 жыл бұрын
Omgosh you don't know how helpful your vid was. I watched several other vids, by men, n was not helping at all. Leave it to women. You had all the detail. I didn't kno about some of the hidden screws. I thank u so very much.
@vickiebostic29766 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. I didn't need to take access the roller brush, but I didn't know about the hose access port and after this video I found that is where my clog was. Without this video I'm sure I would have spent $$ for someone to repair.
@angryonion82142 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I never would have found the two under the little wheels up front.
@vgustafson6 жыл бұрын
Donna! Thank you so much. The owner's manual is really lacking in important info such as this. Thanks again. You rock!
@lesliebarker88302 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I never would have found those extra screws.
@Tared178 жыл бұрын
I took me over 30 minutes but with your detailed instruction, I was able to get my brush roller to work again! I am so excited and appreciate your video. Thank You!
@googleuser8684 жыл бұрын
Wish I knew about this before purchasing. Got a replacement under warranty but it took months to get it back during a shipping strike a few years ago. They finally actually sent a complete new vac when all iit needed was the brush roller assembly or I assume a new belt or good international cleaning. Could not locate the hidden screws or would have fixed it myself. It works good when it's not having belt problems and if I can fix the old one which I still kept for parts I'll have two. Thanks for the informative vid.
@timbradley58488 ай бұрын
OUTSTANDING!! Thanks for your help, I never could figure out to get to the brush.
@Jean785788 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@newburyportgreeleys8294 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Vacuum works like new now. First of many of your videos that I’ll be watching!
@SissilyC8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching us how easy is for us to fix this kind of vacuum . I just had a problem with the bush, and based on you video, I was able to fix it. Again, super thanks!
@rbmiller33468 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for such an informative video and it sure saved me a lot of heartache this morning as I repaired my unit.
@pamelahauer99382 жыл бұрын
Holy Toledo! Thank God you did this video!!! My roller bar stopped turning and I want to see if it's the belt. Had no idea how to get to it. Gone are the days of simply turning over the old Hoover from when I was a kid eons ago! Lol! Probably will.have to watch this a couple times to actually do it. Not too mechanically inclined. 🤣 Wish me luck. 👍😁
@jmachan19395 жыл бұрын
My DIL bought this for us in 2013. The rotating brush is the first issue we've had. i called the company and, since it is still under warranty, they are replacing the whole bottom unit instead of just a part. Win! it always pays to call the company.
@k.dianecasebier278111 ай бұрын
Donna. Thank you for the video. Im trying to get mine all back together. Im having trouble pushing the little wheels back in where we took them out to remove screws on either side. Thank you.
@cherry314153 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Didn't see the screw in the hose access port. You're a life saver!!
@brandontscheschlog6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, !!!!!! I got a shoelace wrapped around the roller but it wrapped itself inside under the cover. This video was a huge help finding the hidden screws!!
@hd74xlhs7 жыл бұрын
absolutely the worst design for a vacuum I've come across... if you didn't make this "fix it" vid, I'd have dropped kicked this vac to China by now. I'm relatively savvy for minor fix it jobs but this vac took my wife and I at least 30 mins to get to the roller brush to clean AND reassemble. God, I miss the simplicity of a Hoover...
@8000green8 жыл бұрын
Donna, Thanks for the video. I think you should add to the first part of your video that the " roller system will not start working until the handle section that is locked in a 90 degree position, is bent backwards (i.e., if the vacuum cleaner is in the vertical"locked" position, the roller will not turn, even though the roller light is green.
@lordcargo6 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I never would have figured out the (hidden screws) without this. Also showing how the switch "clicked" helped me determine that's what was broken.
@shoehn288 жыл бұрын
It very important to feed those wires through the middle of the round part just above the switch (seen at video time 3:10) . Yours are behind where they need to be. Slide that "clearish" bushing out. There's a slot that you slide the wires through to get them on the inside of the bushing. Then, slide the bushing back in. It only fits back in one way. That will protect your wires from getting crimped. That's where I went wrong last time I had it apart to clean: the white wire was outside of the bushing and got crimped until it broke.
@annettejones87012 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful
@martyd2565 Жыл бұрын
Scott is correct that the wires are supposed to feed through the center of the white grommet. Mine was assembled incorrectly from the factory. Pinched wire eventually broke causing the roller motor to stop. Soldered splice and good to go.
@ElevatorWasher50004 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!! My Shark brush is working like when it was brand new again! I commented this late becuase I wanted to make sure I didn’t break anything when filling your directions. I didn’t break anything so 2 days later I am commenting this!
@Jean785784 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@SwithinChandler7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tech Angel! I couldn't get the bottom off and you pointing out those damn hidden screws under the little roller wheels was the problem. I have a slightly different model (grey and white Professional Navigator), but the same hidden screw issue. Good advice about being careful about the circuit board too. I didn't have the connector to deal with, but did have the circuit board with somewhat vulnerable parts. Cleaned and working well again!
@mgiaag7265 жыл бұрын
Incredible! I have been trying to figure this out for years. You rescued me!!! Thanks so much!!!
@danielleb91997 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I'm so glad you mentioned the green switch. Mine was stuck in the down position and would not make the connection. Removing it from the assembly and resetting it fixed the problem. Thanks again!
@jojoflap7 жыл бұрын
Whomever it was that came up with the design should be shot. I love how good it works, but why must you hide the screws? It's stupid and unnecessary.
@sebo_man_20727 жыл бұрын
Jojoflap they hide them so you can't take it apart. If it breaks they just want you to buy a new one
@MrWolfSnack6 жыл бұрын
My favorite part is when the last screw strips out no matter how careful you are and you have to drill it out because they superglue it in.
@suedelpreto81065 жыл бұрын
Jojoflap never buy another shake because of this design
@Harry-Sachs5 жыл бұрын
My model doesn't have normal screws
@richh105 жыл бұрын
I spoke to a company representative. Their policy is that the base of the machine should be completely replaced! They would not tell me what screwdriver was required to do even this simple maintenance. I WILL NOT BUY ANOTHER.
@isaiah53design4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for mentioning the crimped wire! That plus removing the green switch thing had mine stopped. I cut the wire everywhere it was badly crimped and reattached them and insulated them with hot glue. Removed the green switch completely and joined that black wire. FINALLY WORKS THANK YOU JESUS and thank you ma'am for such a helpful video! (Mine is a slightly different model but your explanation was clear enough to make sense for this)
@MrBrucesauls8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for detail on the switch. Mine was bad. I took it out of circuit, wiring around it. Now my brush roller is "hot" when I turn on the vacuum, so it spins all the time. I don't care about that, though. Thanks for great detail. My vac is working today because of you.
@steveerickson41108 жыл бұрын
I also had a bad/sticky switch. It would stick down, the position the switch would be in if the vacuum was in the upright position. If I tapped on the switch it would pop back up. I sprayed a bit of silicon lube in the area of the pin, worked the pin up and down a few times and now it appears to be working correctly again. The video was helpful in doing the disassembly.
@rickyyang557 жыл бұрын
Steve Erickson , Just cut the 2 wires to that switch and connect them together as you don't really need that switch. I did that and it works great.
@jamiekrull78748 жыл бұрын
That is a lot of steps and work to change a belt. In 35 years, I have never had to disassemble a vacuum with more than a couple steps to change belt, even when I had a Kirby. I will give it a try but if the vacuum does not resume function, I may just go back to buying cheaper vacuum on more frequent basis. Until now, my Shark vacuum has worked great. I have had it for 3 years.
@keithljarvis8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Donna! You really helped me out with your video. I was able to get it open, troubleshoot and get the floor vacuumed. THANKS!
@jamesfernandes3486 жыл бұрын
First, great video. I have run into issues with hidden screws and it saved me a lot of time. Our problem was the one that Thomas Hegland and K & KP mentioned. The switch at 3:08 failed. It was stuck in the off position. I bent back the metal tab and taped it down with duct tape so that it was permanently on. The brush still can be turned on and off with the external switch
@tonicorwin98705 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. Helped quite a bit. Turns out the problem was a micro switch (found lots of other people that had the same issue). I cut the wires to the switch, hooked them together and the beater brush is working fine now. Thanks!
@PadraigOcoileain2 жыл бұрын
This video saved me twice. Once to show the hidden screws and once on the orientation of the brush roller micro switch orientation.
@smiley30127 жыл бұрын
Wow my problem was the roller micro roller switch. It had gotten lint or some dirt in and got stuck in the off position. All I did was get a pointed knife and pushed and pried at it till it worked. Some lint dirt stuff came out and now it clicks and works fine. A little lint made it just stop working all of a sudden and I thought I was going to have to buy a new one. But a little tinkering and now it works fine. Thanks so much for making this video. Truth to tell I was not big time upset because all the new models had features I thought were cool. But its much cheaper to just fix this one and it has always worked fine before.
@philcooley557 жыл бұрын
I was close to spending $$$ for a new vac because I was frustrated about not taking the cover off. thanks for finding the two screws behind those tiny wheels. cleaned it all out and everything works fine now. love the vacuum but stupid design.
@anakinner79513 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this video. I for sure would have busted something by missing one of those screws! New roller brush now, feels like a new vacuum! Thanks again!
@rachula2 жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what I needed! Thank you for posting it. I don’t think I got my switch in alignment and I forgot to reinsert the screw next to the hose connector, but it works. Also I’m grateful I’ve the tiniest fingers to intricately connect the connector back to the circuit board 😰 We should change our names to Wonder Woman.