Swiffer WetJet Stopped? No Sound, Spray? Fixed!!

I show how to repair your Swiffer WetJet when there is no sound or spray coming from the nozzles. Saves you time & money! on buying a new one.

[@aaronwilliams3876]

The newer version you cannot access the inside of the motor to spin. However a few taps with the handle of a screwdriver was enough to unfreeze mine. I used a rubber handled screwdriver so I recommend caution to not dent the motor. Took about 10-15 gentle taps

[@Shinryu101]

@Aaron Williams Thanks a lot!! I get a lot of great questions from people having the newer version without no hole in the motor. Many people will surely appreciate this info!

[@devinoakley4063]

Same here, had the newer smaller motor, but nothing I did got it to work (even connecting it to higher voltage power source). After (destructive) disassembly I discovered that one of the tiny brushes on the motor had been corroded by moisture, I've only used the Swiffer three times so this is absolutely a case of poor engineering causing premature obsolescence. If they actually wanted to make a product that lasted they would have used gears to pivot the motor out of the pack of leaking water, and add vents to the outer casing so it can dry/drain naturally. Product is junk, can't recommend it to anyone as there's no guarantee it will last. Anyone who has this problem and can't unfreeze the motor can try sticking a toothpick in the bottom of the motor, there are two curved slots in the center, you can see on each side a tiny paperclip-thick piece of shiny metal, those are the brushes, you can hold down the button on the handle while gently pushing them around to see if it starts working.

[@jenniferre]

Thanks so much! Tapping the motor with a screwdriver worked for me!!

[@bottanoog9545]

@@devinoakley4063 totally agree!! i only used mine 5 or 6 times for 10 min each,,,piece of junk....mine only a year old..now the new ones have 2 batteries not 4....JUNK

[@MsABee1]

Thank you!!! 🙌🏽

[@bryanchavez7518]

If you have a newer model and tapping it did not work. The new model has two very tiny holes on the top of the motor. That you can squeeze a very tiny screwdriver through to reach and spin the motor manually. I used the tiniest screwdriver that people use to tighten their glasses to get in there and spin it. This worked for me. Please like so people don’t have to buy another pos swiffer👍

[@Shinryu101]

I thought I replied to this but thanks again for a Great helpful tip!! People will surely appreciate it!

[@jmomlive3566]

I can't get those glasses screwdriver in the hole.

[@Shinryu101]

@@jmomlive3566 I would say try using a needle but you might risk it breaking off inside 🤔. Maybe try to put some WD 40 in that hole and give it a few good taps.

[@stephy6199]

I'm not scared to take stuff apart either. I fix everything in the house. I was mad bc we just spent $25 on a new one. I put WD-40 on my motor and spun it. Thank you

[@Shinryu101]

Yes, if it can be fixed, I'm going to make it happen and in the process learn something new. Happy it worked for you, thanks for watching!

[@travisprugh6347]

mine isnt even a month or 2 old and the solenoid went out. tapped it and all.

[@Shinryu101]

@@travisprugh6347 sorry to hear that

[@simonewilliams8860]

On newer version the 10-15 taps worked for me. Thank you both!

[@vott72]

I was about to go buy another Swiffer until watching this. The WD-40 and manual rotation of the motor worked and you saved me not only a few $$ but less waste in our landfill. Thank you!

[@ohjustshup]

This was the one! Tried the easier stuff, no luck. Pried open the cover, used some WD40 and moved the motor manually, and it sprayed. Of course I realized I put the bottom part on the wrong way after putting it all back together but it's all good now. From a not handy at all person, thank you!!!

[@Shinryu101]

Excellent!! I'm glad I was able to help. I really appreciate your comment thank you!!!

[@jayc3110]

Seemed like a useful video. I opened my Swiffer, but my motor was different. There was no slot I could access. Thank you and best wishes

[@Shinryu101]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment. There some tips in the pinned comment up top that might be able to help you with your situation with the motor not having a slot in the newer versions of the Swiffer.

[@ruthannrickey9475]

Awesome! I almost bought a new swifter. Your video is very detailed. Thank you so much for posting this!

[@Shinryu101]

No problem, glad it helped you!

[@noahshively4925]

Saved me from needing to buy a new one. Thank you for your knowledge and for sharing it with the world ❤

[@Shinryu101]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching!

[@strategogod]

Got one I found for free working cause of you dude, huge props and respect heading your way

[@Shinryu101]

That's awesome! Thanks for your kind words.

[@ambermonroe4923]

Thank you! I have two. Both stopped working the same time, and I had no idea why. Now I know it was from the liquid leaking out too much. One I have is like yours in the video. But the other I have is a newer one. There's no access to grease the motor. So I shot wd40 in the white holes that puncture the cleaning solution bottle. And it worked! Hope that may help. Thank you again!!

[@cupcake7760]

Many blessings to you for sharing your knowledge! I grabbed my swifter wet jet to use & it was dead. After going through a couple boxes of batteries, because I thought they were bad, I search on KZbin for a solution. My thoughts are, if you’re experiencing it, someone has also & made a video! Lol I too, am not afraid of opening/ taking things apart! 😄

[@Shinryu101]

Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I agree this platform delivers good solutions to a wide range of issues. Also, being a handy person who is not scared to dismemble things also saves a lot of money😉😁 thanks for watching!

[@user-qi1xl1fm6p]

My motor was too far gone, but your video was great. Learned how to avoid adding more plastic to the landfill!

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks, I appreciate your comment!

[@mickey3424]

Bought one. Motor froze. Opened it up and whaddaya know, they deliberately closed the window so we can't fix them. Keep your old ones as long as you can because they found a way to make you buy a new one when there should be plenty of life left in them. Trying to get my wife to NOT buy a new one.

[@RavenG22]

Yea I even dremeled off the cover they now put on it and no porta under Meath it either 🤦🏼‍♂️😤

[@SO-bp2uc]

Awesome video, you for it. I also have a newer model without the window to manually move the motor. I gave the motor couple of tabs with the handle of the screw driver and it unseized the motor.

[@Shinryu101]

Great!! 🙂 I'm happy you got it to work. Thanks for watching the video. Have a great day!

[@samuelm.ramanjulu4155]

Sir Thanks 🙏 for Your Tip to Unfreeze the stuck Motor. I use small screwdriver to unfreeze. It’s working now. Thank you Sir.

[@Shinryu101]

Excellent! I appreciate the comment. Thanks for watching!

[@julieorender1177]

I was about to throw out my second swifter for exactly this reason. Thank goodness I found your video. Thank you!

[@marissalorraine8700]

You helped a stay at home mom of 2. Thank you!!!! I was shocked at how rusted it was in there… but I did just as you said and turned the motor. Boom - back up and running.

[@Shinryu101]

I'm so happy it worked for you. @Marissa Thanks for watching!!

[@sidneylstaton8046]

Thank you Brutha, this was a 10 minute fix. Saved it from landfill!!! Appreciate you.

[@Shinryu101]

No problem 👍

[@MrCaptainBlack1]

That's what landfills are for. Good grief.

[@lizthacker6184]

I was ready to pitch it in the trash and go buy a new one, but HEY! You saved the day! THANKS SO VERY MUCH for posting!

[@Shinryu101]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@gargisingh3566]

It took a while but it worked. Thank you! The motor was really rusted, so it needed some time to absorb the oil and get running.

[@Shinryu101]

Your welcome! I'm glad it's working for you. Yes, when it's really rusty like that, the penetrating oil just needs time do it's work. Thanks for watching!

[@MizQue]

Thanks! By following your instructions, I fixed my Swiffer!

[@Shinryu101]

Awesome! Thanks for watching

[@HurricaneSaraMcDowell]

Awesome!! Fixed mine and I'm back in business with your help! Bravo.

[@Shinryu101]

Cool!! Happy that you got it working again. Thanks for watching 😃

[@Veronique487]

I just sprayed inside the motor cavity with compressed gas cleaner for electronics and that did the trick! Thanks for the tip! 👍

[@Shinryu101]

Excellent! Glad it's working again for you 🙂 thank you for watching!

[@abizila]

Thank you my friend, swiffer works amazingly after this, I was getting mad the lights would come on but nothing would spray.. I even got a new bottle of the solution 😂 You’re a lifesaver and my floors are now clean ❤

[@Shinryu101]

Thank you! I really appreciate your comment. Glad I was able to help you get it working again. Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your day 🙂

[@Trailerpark_pretty]

😮omg thank youu! I was so scared I was gonna have to get a new one or contact the company 😢 this literally has my swiffer working brand new

[@Shinryu101]

Excellent!! Glad it's working like new again!

[@theprimmgroup]

You a champ! Made me the “handy husband” for the weekend

[@fredfeld7368]

Shinryu knows his stuff. This is what happens when the batteries are good, and the motor makes NO noise. Corroded motor. Needed WD-40 and a bit of manual rotation as shinryu says. Thank you.

[@Shinryu101]

Thank you! for the kind words im just trying to help

[@JeremyPastor]

So glad i found your video. Worked immediately once i followed your easy to follow instructions. 🎉

[@Shinryu101]

I'm glad to hear that. I appreciate your comment & thanks for watching!

[@missdeeds7]

Thank you! Your tip helped us fix ours!

[@Shinryu101]

Cool! Thanks for watching!.

[@ms.robinson7445]

Thank youuuu!! Cuz I was thinking about buying another one smh 🤦🏾‍♀️ thanks!!

[@Shinryu101]

No problem at all. Thanks for watching!

[@jcor381]

Tip Worked! Thank you for saving us money.

[@Shinryu101]

No problem. Thanks for watching!

[@bunnyglenn926]

Wow, I fixed it with your help! Thanks so much!!!

[@Shinryu101]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

[@ImSoDeadicated]

Thanks for the vid. This fix worked, and my wife is back in business.

[@Shinryu101]

Glad to hear that 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@planthing]

Excellent! Exactly my problem. Fixed! Thanks.

[@Shinryu101]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@theNecksLevel]

Getting the cover back on was the hardest part! I couldn’t seem to align it, so I just screwed in the screws and hope for the best

[@GorillaGrodd420]

Thank you for making this video. Was going to buy a new one but you saved me some money

[@Shinryu101]

Glad to hear it!! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!!

[@Barbara-pl1di]

Your instructions were great. I was able to fix my mom's swifter. She was ready to toss it and buy another.

[@Shinryu101]

@Barbara I'm happy to hear you were able to fix it!! Thanks for watching!!

[@gloriabrittany659]

I could only get one of the little screws loose but when I screwed it back in and put the liquid cleaner back in place it worked. So I don't know what was wrong but somehow you helped me fix it!

[@Shinryu101]

Very interesting 🤔. Glad I was able to help you out still lol

[@_.J.D._]

Thank you! This saved me money and time. I didnt put the two screws back inside it just in case it does it again.

[@Shinryu101]

Happy to hear that. Having the screws out like that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for watching!!

[@Meshafsmith]

Just tried this and it worked! Thank you so much! Was just about to pitch it and thought I’d give KZbin a try.

[@Shinryu101]

No problem! Glad I was able to help 🙂 Thanks for watching!

[@sandibeek]

Thank you! This fixed mine. It was even more rusted than yours.

[@Shinryu101]

Hey, no problem glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@christophervelasquez3743]

It worked like a charm. Thank you!!!

[@Shinryu101]

Great! Good to hear that, Thank you for watching!

[@noecalle7557]

Did the spin thing with motor and worked. Amazing vid thanks

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@ljohnson1908]

OMG. It really worked. Thank you so very much 🙌🏿

[@Shinryu101]

No problem! just glad I can help👍

[@liveloveliftlifestyle3197]

Thank you I’m having the same issue I’ll try your suggestions and see what happens, thank you hopefully I won’t have to throw it away. Once again thank you 😊🙏🏻☺️

[@Shinryu101]

No problem! I hope you're able to save your Swiffer please keep us posted. Thanks for watching! 😃

[@swilson8194]

OMG thanks so much it worked. I didn’t want to spend money for a new swiffer. Ok now don’t judge me we didn’t have any WD40. So we used my olive oil sprayer and it worked lol. The hardest part was getting the cover back in place. And forget about the inside screws who needs them thanks again

[@Shinryu101]

Hey no judgment here sometime we have to think outside the box to get things done lol. Happy I was able to save you some money, glad the video helped you thanks for watching!

[@mymuses4336]

Cool! I’m going to try this! Better than having to buy a new one! Motor seized up like this. Mad respect from New Orleans!⚜️🎭🎺🎷🐊🦞🦀🥃🍺

[@sherrienelson1895]

Thank you you saved me from buying another God bless you continue to help people fix stuff

[@Shinryu101]

No problem!! Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@jamesgizmo1999]

Badass. fixed my swiffer. Thanks bro

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks for watching!

[@gdub8504]

Worked! Thank you so much for this video!

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks just trying to help

[@shmyshmys]

Gonna try this, thanks for the video

[@Shininanigans]

Lol, as others stated, our motor didn’t allow access to the inside but we did as Bob Ross says and “beat the devil out of it” with the handle of our screwdriver and it did the trick.

[@Shinryu101]

I Appreciate your comment 😁 Thanks for watching!!!

[@georgedavey9702]

Thanks, just the video I needed, runs like new now.👍🏻

[@Shinryu101]

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!

[@jenniferrussnok3300]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful!!!

[@Shinryu101]

You're so welcome!

[@cedwards488]

Thank you for posting this video that did fix my swiffer!!!

[@Shinryu101]

Great!! I'm Happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment & thank you for watching!

[@peggybond241]

Thank you! Can’t wait to see if this works on mine!

[@Shinryu101]

Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

[@JewelsNcrime]

in this event I'd rather save time and sanity by just getting a new one , it's not a Dyson but still a very helpful video.

[@Shinryu101]

I Appreciate your comment, thanks and have a amazing day!

[@virginieemmanuelle8078]

Merci pour cette vidéo! ❤ cela fonctionne à merveille !

[@user-fb5nv2mn9w]

Thanks Brother! I used your video and fixed mine just like you show! Excellent!

[@Shinryu101]

Awesome! I'm happy it was helpful. Thanks for watching I appreciate it!

[@user-uo7xj4pu7p]

Thank you so much, I did the same and it's working, this is an amazing video

[@Shinryu101]

I'm happy that my video helped you! I appreciate your comment, thank you and enjoy your day!

[@joecoolinokc]

This worked! Thank you very much!

[@Shinryu101]

No problem at all glad it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@jerryhoover4698]

Thanks you saved me from having to buy another one and the misses is happy.

[@Shinryu101]

Glad I was able to save you some money, & it's a plus if the misses is happy 😉. Thanks for watching!!

[@russjohnson2139]

Genius! Thanks for the fix! Saved me $30.

[@russjohnson2139]

BTW I sprayed a little WD40 hoping that I won't need to do this again soon.

[@Shinryu101]

Glad to help. Sorry for the late reply 😔 Thanks for watching!

[@thibaud9672]

Many thanks for helps and your explanations very cleared. I fixed my swiffer ... and my wife is proud of me ...

[@Shinryu101]

Glad I could help you out Thibaud. Thanks for watching!

[@iheartny2001]

I was mad & ready to go back to a mop & 🪣 again b/c no way was I shelling out another $30. But this really worked! Only 1 year and so rusted 😱

[@Shinryu101]

I know what you mean. That rust buildup is crazy. Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyvalentino506]

thank you sooooooooo much for this!!!!!!!...i am so glad i didnt toss them...

[@Shinryu101]

No problem, Thanks for watching!

[@richardm4614]

Good job. Very detailed!!!!

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks!

[@katrinagrammer5861]

I am going to try this!!

[@marksanders60]

I also have a new motor and tapping it did not work. I sprayed penetrating oil into the tiny holes at the bottom of the motor, and it eventually started running again.

[@sarah6778]

amazing!!! it works!!! God bless you🎉

[@Shinryu101]

I'm happy it worked Sarah!! Thanks for watching! 😃

[@jules3048]

It worked!! Thank you 🙏

[@Shinryu101]

Glad it worked for you. Thanks for watching the video!

[@mohamedeldemerdash9583]

It worked. Thank you!!

[@Shinryu101]

I'm glad it did, Thanks for watching!

[@gregpittman1776]

Mine is the newer version and the advice of Aaron helped me too. In retrospect I am wondering if my switch to the "quick drying" version of the Swiffer wood floor solution may have been a factor.

[@Shinryu101]

I'm not quite sure if that played a part of it locking up. Thanks for your comment!

[@ronrohloff8899]

Great video! Thanks

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks for watching

[@sharonparis8916]

Wow! Interesting. I know I would struggle opening the unit, let alone cleaning out the motor and putting it back together.I bought a swifter wet jet,used it one time and it stopped working…? I kinda think the button is jammed…? I bought a new one. Thanks for this video. I think I’ll try it. Although I’m not sure it’s the motor on mine. Maybe we should remove the bottle after use?

[@Shinryu101]

Yes, either the batteries are no good or the motor is rusted up. I do recommend taking the bottle out after use. Sharon, thanks for watching

[@user-zp1sz1bj9g]

worked perfectly after this fix

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks for watching!

[@timmyriggins7322]

Thank you!! Easy fix

[@Shinryu101]

Glad you fixed it! Thanks for watching!

[@robinroosa3900]

Great video! But my Swiffer didn’t have a window on the motor. I spayed WD40 in the small openings it did have and Voila! It worked again. Thanks!

[@Shinryu101]

Great tip, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@wilfredoguzman3976]

Super helpful. Thanks.

[@Shinryu101]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@februaryismine]

Thank you! Your video was very clear and to the point. Thank Thank you for not telling us to check the battery or to make sure there’s liquid in the bottle.

[@Shinryu101]

You're quite welcome. Thank you for the feedback & thanks for watching!

[@maartendenhartog1580]

Thank you for your video..well appreciated

[@Shinryu101]

Thanks! Just trying to help. Thank you for taking time to comment.

[@tigerlilly9038]

Thank you for this share.

[@Shinryu101]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@youplazgamez9828]

Bro my dad had me fix the wet jet this made it 10x faster thanks

[@Shinryu101]

No problem. Thanks for watching!!

[@peggybond241]

Thank you! This worked for me:)

[@Shinryu101]

Happy to help thanks for watching!

[@lellamadaw1721]

This worked! Thanks!

[@Shinryu101]

Glad it helped you. Thanks for watching!

[@tusharvlogs846]

It worked ! Thankyou

[@Shinryu101]

Awesome!

[@jdalbosc]

It worked for me thanks 🎉!

[@Shinryu101]

No problem 😊

[@cflott1]

Good job well done!

[@Shinryu101]

I appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching!!

[@monketron]

have a newer model, so this didnt really work too much. tried doing things suggested in the comments for the newer models, too. mines just dead. this at least helped me tear it apart easier so it can fit in my trash can.

[@Shinryu101]

Sorry it didn't work out for you but thanks for watching!

[@chpearl1961]

Thanks, didn't see the window on the motor, so I just tap on it w/screwdriver, worked 😀

[@Shinryu101]

Hi Cheryl, sounds like you probably knock some rust loose 🙂. I'm glad you were able to fix it, Thanks for watching!

[@ursulagreen8374]

Ive been trying to get the cover off you did it so easily.

[@ursulagreen8374]

I had to pry it off the top, cause there's a lip inside to lock the lid cap on. I had to pull the 2 top prongs out then push the buttons to release the liquid bottle, to be able to get the lid off finally. It was a struggle for me. Then to top it off, I put the pad piece on backwards.

[@Shinryu101]

Believe me I understand 🙂. Before I uploaded the video, I put the mop pad back on backwards too!

[@belalwafa686]

Thank you 🙏

[@Shinryu101]

Happy it helped you. Thanks for watching the video!

[@peterbell9683]

I enjoyed/appreciated your video however, after reassembling it, I'd of enjoyed seeing you press the button and demonstrate that it worked. Or did I miss that... somehow. Ours is "seized up" although it's hardly been used, I'll give this a look. The lights come on but that's about it... no, that is it.

[@sharifsircar]

Same as the other guy, newer model, had to tap the tiny motor. My old one leaked out, so it adds up.

[@leboo1005]

hi! My motor doesnt have a window like yours does. Im really not sure how to get inside to spray the lube. Any tips?

[@Shinryu101]

If possible try a little WD-40 in there in the cracks/openings you can find on the motor. Might need some time for it to loosen up

[@Shinryu101]

@Robin Roosa Had the same problem you have with there being no window. If you look in the comments you will find what she did to get it working again. Hope that helps! 🙂 Also @dj in the comments had similar problem like you have has great tips in the reply

[@Shinryu101]

Try to put some lube where the pin is sticking out from the motor (might have to give it a day to soak in)

[@jazelhinojosa5821]

thank you!!! you saved me!

[@Shinryu101]

Happy to hear! Thank you for watching

[@lisap219]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!😎

[@Shinryu101]

Happy it helped. Thanks for watching!!

[@Floridamarty]

Thanks for the instructional. This item is a POS. I wish I knew before buying. I would never buy another. Wow, They new it was crap when they manufactured it, shame on them. Millions in the landfill I'm sure. Thanks again!

[@IntheBlood67]

Same symptoms on a newer Swifter Model/ I tried charging the batteries/4-AA- but they were OK/when I put them back in it worked/ go figure? I think I dropped the handle and they misaligned. .

[@melissamiddleton4230]

thank you it worked

[@Shinryu101]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!