Fixing a Clogged Oreck XL Commercial vacuum

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lastmoto777

11 жыл бұрын

My Oreck XL comercial stopped sucking and I took it apart to to unclog
it.

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@ShakmaGeebes Жыл бұрын

I can't believe this video from 9 years ago was exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much for the clear tear-down instructions. As the Executive Director of a small non-profit (a GED school), I wear many hats & I have to pinch every penny. You just saved us probably $200, AND now I can add vacuum repairman to my job description! 😂🙏🏽

@devoriajohnson9463 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much for this!! I was about to get rid of my vacuum I did just as You said I even cleaned it good and it’s working better than ever!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and making it real easy to understand!😇

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I am glad the video was helpful. This vac is actually our favorite. We have had it forever and you can fix anything on the vac fairly simply. Anyway thanks for the kind words.

@Horundo 3 жыл бұрын

Bro, thank you so much. I just got this job being maintenance at this hotel and I know nothing about fixing anything. So when a housekeeper asked me to fix their vacuum, I accepted and went in and tried myself, but to no avail. And you described everything to me 100% that makes sense and now I have a working vacuum to light up her day with. To think a video you made 7 years ago helped someone like me out haha. Oh btw, this works with the Original Oreck Commercial Vacuum.

@intowndan 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Ex-wife complained her Oreck XL was not working....and then when and bought a new Shark Vacuum. This was about a year ago. At the house today and found the old Oreck XL just sitting in a closet next to a package of Oreck XL bags. Asked her if I could take a look, found the clog and replaced the belt. Works like a charm now. Again....Thanks for the video. Well Done!

@theacallender 2 жыл бұрын

This OreckXLis about 20 years old. After this fix, it works like a charm. Thanks.

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks . I am glad the video was helpful.

@dannyorsello8668 2 жыл бұрын

I just took my commercial Oreck outside to diagnose it the way you said. It sure was clogged but my bottom screws are Torx-15 which I don't have but I was able to pull the clog out with needle nosed pliers. Thank you very much.

@eardanluc 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! My Oreck XL Signature Plus had no suction. I took it apart just like you instructed. Just the bottom part and the tubes. When I found the tubes were clear I found the clog just behind the roller and was able to pull it out with the screwdriver. I didn't even have to take the other part by the motor apart. It works just fine now! Thanks so much! I know you saved me money by not having to take it in for a repair!

@mynameisjonas7967 2 жыл бұрын

Listen, I know this is an old video, and I greatly appreciate you making it. I prefer these old school bag style vacuums because you can actually SERVICE THEM! Very helpful!

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

I have fixed this unit like 10 times already. It is about 25 years old and still works great!

@hunglew7388 2 ай бұрын

I had the same model vacuum and your video allowed me to fix it! Thank you so much! I love my vacuum and am glad it's working again.

@marymls9901 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this helpful video. I did each step, following along with the video, and sure enough, found that my vacuum cleaner was almost entirely clogged by something it had sucked up after a close encounter with a curtain!

@lastmoto777 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I am glad the video was helpful. lol' I am glad you have restored your vac from this horrible situation!

@michellenelms3532 Жыл бұрын

Thank You.....I was able to remove the clogged suction of the vacuum. Did exactly as you demonstrated , and now it is working great. 😊

@VivandDon 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this! I had a clogged Oreck, but didn't know what to do until now. You've saved me $70!

@joestinson4739 8 жыл бұрын

You can also unclog it without taking it apart by sticking a about 2 -3" of a wire hanger in the air intake behind the roller. You will feel the clog if its there..IIf you break it up and turn on the Oreck, you will hear if it comes out. You might have to try a few times but still quicker than taking it apart and putting it back together.

@lastmoto777 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah you can definitely do that . I just I thought I would pull it apart since it is like 15 years old and check for worn parts, and give it a good cleaning out. For the purpose of the video, I thought if a person could pull it apart down to this level, and see all the components, they would see that there is literally nothing they can not fix themselves.

@lastmoto777 10 жыл бұрын

Mikko: Just to share some info. We have had the Oreck xl for about 15 years and it picks up as good as our electrolux canister vac.They both work really well and the Electrolux is a better vac., but not by much. That little motor works really well. The convenience of the upright has made it our main vacuum. Now for the cons: If you have wool rugs you will burn up belts like crazy, but it will burn up belts not the motor.There is a way to adjust the rollers so it will work better on wool rugs!

@wendyb223 9 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! I have several vacs but the Oreck is still a favorite. Just needed a little TLC after 10 years.

@lastmoto777 9 жыл бұрын

Great ! we have several Vacs also. The Oreck is the one we use though. Ours is over 15 years old. We have gone through a couple of belts, one roller, and an occasional clog. Basically its been problem free.

@momtazjee 5 жыл бұрын

15 yrs & counting

@jeromykoffler1613 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so very grateful you posted this. Clog is removed and we are back in business!

@lastmoto777 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad the video helped.

@luckyfamilyman 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Took everything apart the clog was near the engine it’s a little tricky put everything back together but nailed it and now works perfect 👍

@gigisdishndat 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I followed your steps and found a heavy plastic bag in the "snorkel". Works perfect now. Thanks so much.

@davidkublin4446 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you,my oreck was clogged just where you showed!!!!!Thanks so much!!!!!!!

@mariaordway9967 Жыл бұрын

OMG Yes, I got the tube unclogged. and my vacuum back, YAYYY! THANK YOU!!!!!

@lastmoto777 Жыл бұрын

Great! I am glad the video was helpful.

@annefink9861 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video!! It helped me with my newer version, orek "elevate", too. Found a screw that got stuck in the fan. 😅

@carolinebelt7107 9 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! my oreck xl kept turning itself off and smelled like it was burning. i didn't know anything about vacuums, and i was worried id have to take it in to a repair shop and pay a bundle. but i came across this video, and it walked me through step-by-step in an easy-to-follow manner. now it works perfectly. again, thank you!

@lastmoto777 9 жыл бұрын

You are smelling the belt that turns the brush. This happens when you vacuum certain kinds of rugs/carpets. It won't burn up the motor, but it will eventually burn the belt to where it breaks and you will have to replace the belt. Some carpets/rugs will be able to be vacuumed one direction, but if you go the other direction it is more difficult to push the vacuum and can cause the burning smell. Long loop like, shag like carpets are the worst. The minute you start smelling it, stop and let it cool. You may need to vacuum that carpet with another vacuum Hope this helped.

@carolzocholl1107 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your demonstration. I'm happy to say my vacuum sucks again!

@MultiPoseur Жыл бұрын

If you can't get the bottom tube out of the socket, a heat gun or hair dryer will help. Mine was total frozen in there, and I would have busted the plastic before it slid out. 30 seconds with it aimed at the metal tube near the socket, and I was able to finally work it out.

@lastmoto777 Жыл бұрын

Great tip . Thanks.

@astonbrown6510 6 жыл бұрын

thank you so much my oreck axis was clogged in the intake and my dad unclogged it and now it runs like new

@lastmoto777 6 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad the video was helpful.

@rkgsd 2 жыл бұрын

A very common problem with these Oreck vacuums. Many wind up in thrift stores when they can easily be fixed by someone halfway handy.

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

True. It is so easy to fix almost anything that could go wrong! Ours is like 30 something years old and still works great! They are pretty tough.

@user-nh8rp4pb2s 9 ай бұрын

TU😋. My clog was in the snorkel piece. It was a LG BALL OF HAIR, infused 😮w paper clips, rubber bands & a small “cracker jacks” toy! *Just an FYI; a small Tork; size 20, w a longer handle about 3 inches, works to remove the 5 screws. The PHILLIPS screws have been replaced in new Orecks. 2021 up!

@vickymccann7023 3 жыл бұрын

Completely solved my issue! Thank you so much for this very informative video!

@lastmoto777 3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad the video helped.

@sebia12 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much , you are a true hero.

@lastmoto777 3 жыл бұрын

lol. Hero may be a bit overstated, but I am glad the vid. was helpful... Like the user name! I am a blues harp player myself.

@sebia12 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastmoto777 That sweeper gave me the blues and got me harping for couple days until I saw your video . Cannot thank you enough man.The thrill is gone now lol

@lastmoto777 3 жыл бұрын

@@sebia12Lol... Its actually hard to kill that vac. You may burn up a belt or two, but that vac will last a long time. If its not sucking its probably just a clog. Anyway good talking to another musician. Have a great day.

@spitfiremarkix513 2 жыл бұрын

8 year later became helpful to me had a clog tube hadn't been clean for 3 year

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

That's great! These things are actually pretty tough. They just need a cleaning or belt once in a while. I am glad the video was helpful.

@kluckydog 6 жыл бұрын

It worked great. Thank You

@judikmack 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear instructions. Made my job easier.

@kennethbrooks8505 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your help! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@lastmoto777 Жыл бұрын

No problem! I am glad the video was helpful.

@ericjacobsen6901 7 жыл бұрын

"Put a sock in it", some people say. But a sock is no good inside my Oreck vacuum! :-) That was my last clog. This week it was repairing plastic pieces that broke, and cleaning the hair form the roller and bearings.

@phaelcoelho 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for helping! That works

@larryg7109 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought this Oreck from Amazon and my wife gave me a metal flat plate 1x2.75 inches with glue marks on one side. Do you know if that was part of the Oreck? I didn't see it on the video.

@alfredopuga6255 2 жыл бұрын

YOU ROCK!!! Thank you very much

@garyduprez1296 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Had the same problem.

@mucchay 9 жыл бұрын

Love it, thamks

@melissajanern 6 жыл бұрын

That is the cleanest inside of a vacuum I've ever seen. Do you live in an operating room??

@ValsReview 4 жыл бұрын

Hello thank you, came across your video because my Oreck seemed to not vacuum anymore and, there it is...clog, great explanation

@lastmoto777 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad the video was helpful.

@buglegirl1 4 жыл бұрын

excellent! THANKS FOR SHARING!

@lastmoto777 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I am glad the video was helpful.

@waitingforapril Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Fixed mine thanks to this (was a cat toy)

@lastmoto777 Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Gotta watch out for those cat toys. haha. Glad the video was helpful.

@johnnyfletcher1961 Жыл бұрын

I love my oreck xl but man it seems like after the first year all the parts need replacing over and over again.

@lastmoto777 Жыл бұрын

For what its worth . Ours is like 25 yrs. old and we have replaced alot of belts and one brush. Its been a pretty tough vac. Best of luck with yours.

@sandracortez2628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. it helped.

@lastmoto777 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it helped.

@laurensrule421 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I apprecite you!

@lastmoto777 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad the video was helpful.

@pennyobrien5641 5 жыл бұрын

Ok. I checked and the brushes are spinning. The bag is not inflating. When I tried to remove the tube behind the motor, you said turn it and wiggle it loose, but the one on mine is held in by 2 tiny screws on the part you said to turn. Pausing to fix supper.

@lastmoto777 5 жыл бұрын

I am guessing you have a slightly different model than I do. I would take off the screws if that is what you need to do on yours to remove the tube handle . The obstruction has to be in the tube or where the tube meets the vacuum head. Anyway. Best of luck with that Penny.

@Ucidalin 9 жыл бұрын

That snorkel part is called the Intake Pivot w/Felt Seal PN# 09-75066-02 Just incase anyone has a cracked one that need replacing.

@marleen6507 2 жыл бұрын

Luv my vacuum.

@lowmax4431 10 ай бұрын

The clog at the inlet was my problem. Fortunately i didnt need to take mine apart to clean it out.

@tvento 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, BUT, as a vacuum collector myself, How could you let ur vac get that dirty?

@lastmoto777 4 жыл бұрын

It was easy . German Shepards , 3 other dogs, kids an grandkids. Piece of cake. She gets dirty fast.....Lol

@susanhere4140 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastmoto777 A single German Shepherd alone will do it

@allany27 Жыл бұрын

Thank you ❤

@lastmoto777 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Glad the video was helpful.

@amtrakpepsiproduct1605 4 ай бұрын

What model is that?

@rickroll5150 9 жыл бұрын

you should clean the "snorkel" and then spray with silicone spray or "pam" if your cheap

@andreagordon3795 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - I was about to go out and buy a new vacuum...which would not have been anywhere near the quality of this old oreck.

@reng8857 5 жыл бұрын

my roller won"t turn. Can I remove the pulley that is on the roller to clean it?

@lastmoto777 5 жыл бұрын

You can just take the belt off so you can turn the roller brush and pulley. Then just put the belt back on. Good luck with it.

@NumaticVacuum 10 жыл бұрын

The bag can be removed to be washed which would make it realllly clean, not smell and free up that zip lol.

@lastmoto777 10 жыл бұрын

lol...Yeah thats a good idea. I didnt really think of doing that, but it makes sense. haha. Thanks

@lenoregorman4688 2 жыл бұрын

I can't remove the "stem" - any suggestions?

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

You may not have to remove it sometimes you have to get a little aggressive with it. I would just pull the base off first I would say 70% of the time the clog is actually down on the bottom. Best of luck with that.

@JayN4GO 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Holy hell

@doreenross8350 8 жыл бұрын

Mine is making a clicking sound. I have cleaned and replaced belt. Any suggestions? Thanks

@lastmoto777 8 жыл бұрын

Doreen check to see if anything is caught in the sweeper roller brush that is just rapping against the plastic as it rotates. If thats not the problem then it may be that you need a new roller because the bearing has gone bad. Good luck with that.

@DANNYN224 8 жыл бұрын

it can be belt roller or the motor

@swamppicker8279 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Found a used one....

@hussnasir483 10 жыл бұрын

I have the orecl xl pro plus 2 but the bag hardly ever gets full and there is air coming thru everywhere I just think my carpets are clean?

@lastmoto777 10 жыл бұрын

Yeah., your carpets are probably just pretty clean because I know the vac works pretty well. As long as the bag is mounted all the way around the vac stem hole I don;t think you have a problem.

@hussnasir483 10 жыл бұрын

It is

@hussnasir483 10 жыл бұрын

Its mounted I even clean the brush and check the air so yea thx dude

@lastmoto777 10 жыл бұрын

Huss Nasir I would say there is not a problem then.I'm glad it's working OK.

@hussnasir483 10 жыл бұрын

thanks dude

@Nerd13010 10 жыл бұрын

The intro music, anyone? I remember it from a long time ago, but not the name

@ValkyrieHeartTV 9 жыл бұрын

***** Safe and Sound- Taylor Swift feat. The Civil Wars

@Nerd13010 9 жыл бұрын

Ah, makes sense

@10aciousK 10 жыл бұрын

I took the 5 screws out of the bottom and I still can't get it off.

@lastmoto777 10 жыл бұрын

You just need to pry it loose with a screwdriver. It is a little tough the first time.Try to hold the roller ( sweeper ) down when you remove the cover so you don't have to re-install it. When you get it apart take a picture of it with your cell phone so you will have a reference later on. Good luck with that.

@ministerdrcherylbenefield5135 7 жыл бұрын

help: my oreck is putting out at the end of use any suggestions for what to do tk u

@lastmoto777 7 жыл бұрын

I am not sure . There is really only 4 things to check 1. belt worn out (most common) 2. brush or their bearings are shot 3. its clogged. 4. the electric motor has quit. I would check in that order. Good luck with it.

@ministerdrcherylbenefield5135 7 жыл бұрын

Hey great

@mizzymal4167 7 жыл бұрын

lastmoto777

@mailiaxiong6008 3 жыл бұрын

Mine is not spinning so what do I do?

@lastmoto777 3 жыл бұрын

Check your belt first. There is one phillips head screw on the right side of the vac with a slide out door. Check the belt. best of luck with it.

@mailiaxiong6008 3 жыл бұрын

@@lastmoto777 thank you, will check it out.

@thorbradshaw2637 5 жыл бұрын

These vacuums are light because they use cheap plastic that brakes suck up a penny and it could brake the plastic! unreal!

@sarahsmith1575 4 жыл бұрын

That vacuum look like you could use some real refurbishing you should have threw vacuumed out the outer bag instead of just blowing it out

@lastmoto777 4 жыл бұрын

yeah. I was told by someone that you can just throw it in the washing machine too. Thanks for watching the video.

@vsee2207 2 жыл бұрын

Too bad the design is difficult to get at inlets.

@lastmoto777 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but the good news is it really doesn't get clogged very much if you don't run big stuff over lol. If you do this a time or two you can do this pretty quickly. The clog is almost never in the handle tube so you can generally go straight to the bottom. I love these vacs because they are pretty hard to kill & they work great. Anyway. Thanks for watching.

@NitroxNcrocz 9 жыл бұрын

I just watched a man take apart a vaccuum for 15 mins. What am i doing with my life......

@lastmoto777 9 жыл бұрын

Blaine Lucas Thats funny...... The same thing I was thinking when I was taking it apart on a Saturday !

@chriswright8464 5 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@Rap111unzel 5 жыл бұрын

You will save $100.00 by fixing it yourself vs. taking it to an official Oreck repair shop.My Mom took hers there and paid $100.00 because we didn’t know how to fix it . It is clogged again so I’m going to fix it and save the $100.00.

@allancooper7152 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, add a 3 wire cord and call it "Commercial", leave it to Oreck!! Allan "A.J. Cooper. Cascadia Clean Carpet. Since 1968.

@lastmoto777 5 жыл бұрын

Marketing Marketing Marketing ! LOL.

@allancooper7152 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! David Oreck did design a good little vac, especially for 1963. Yet today there are several 8-9 lb. vacs now manufactured that eclipse this mostly unchanged design, and by comparison are on steroids by comparison. I plan to promote, via KZfaq, Facebook and so on, explaining and demonstrating these choices. Allan "A.J." Cooper. Cascadia Clean Carpet. Since 1968.