VAX ecr2v1p leaking fluid out of motor air vents.

[@thechopsie]

Oh, goodness - thank you so much for this video, you've literally saved my day (and my sanity!). I've searched all over the internet trying to find a solution and happened to come across across your video. Once I saw how you located the problem I realised my O ring/seal had come off. All fixed now!! Again, thank you.

[@sophie-maywebster9375]

Thank you so much for the tutorial, I'd manage to remove the rubber seal when I was emptying the water intake. Fixed and running like a dream!

[@GeoffreyBrooke-zp2go]

Good video. This is clearly a design weakness. In my case the black rubber grommet had stuck to the bottom of the waste container. I spent several hours investigating why the machine was leaking and got nowhere, until I watched this video. So I pulled the grommet away from the waste container and managed to re-seat it with some grease to assist. The machine works ok but I suspect that now water has leaked down into the motor compartment it will end up just as shown in the video. This carpet washer (like nearly all such appliances) is definitely not designed for maintenance, as you can clearly see.

[@DavidSmith-gj2dm]

Absolutely agree , I bought a reconditioned one on eBay , & within 1 months smoke was coming out of the motor & it ceased . They replaced it free of charge & a replacement was sent within 48 hour (not from Vax ) having about 2 hours intermittent use in 6 months the motor has started smoking again , but nothing went POP ! Like last time . But I imagine it’s not far off , I did see foam bubbles emitting from the cooling vents from the motor. 😳 not sure whether this a problem from vax or the refurbisher. Good video , thanks ,Dave

[@Captainshrapnel]

Thanks buddy I'm about to take my one apart the power cable is loose motor works no leaks just cable is loose its ashame we have to tare down completely to get to the power cable and motor this should be fun

[@kbone147]

Very helpful video. Exactly the same thing happened to mine. Will never buy a Vax again. Absolutely cheap and nasty design and construction. Didn't last very long.

[@GeoffreyBrooke-zp2go]

Correction. The grommet had stuck to the bottom of the cleaning-fluid container, not the waste container.

[@DavidTapp-monzadave]

How on earth do you get the small pipe back on that valve?

[@stevenc5227]

Also if you use the wrong carpet solution and it foams up, that gets sucked into the motor also, its a bad design, you can pick up new motors for around £40, but think i would just buy a better quality machine, i had a Bissell machine for over 15 years no problems, first time with a Vax brand, but somehow i think its not going to last.

[@Justavawilliams]

Perfect just what I needed

[@max_dottie]

After the first use, ours started leaking out the back, floor head started smoking , will try this thanks