Thank you so much for the clear instructions for cleaning the brush and putting it back together. I almost took my VAX to the repair shop. I'm so glad I didn't.

Thanks for this - mine conked out today and I bought a new on on way home from work which was rubbish so taking back - your information on how to release the brush has now saved me a lot of money. Thanks

Hi Alec . Brilliant video . Made my vax motor replacement very straightforward . Thanks

I've got one of those - the suction motor is easy, but have a go at changing the brushroll belt or brushroll motor - that's a bit more tricky! I had a go at taking the base to bits but they hide screws behind the wheels, and I wasn't able to remove the wheels without fear of breaking them. I see quite a few of these on ebay from time to time where the brushroll belt has snapped, but its such a game to change it.

This is interesting. You swap out the old motor for the new and only have 2 terminals to re-connect. It's worth it to try !!! Thanks vac spot !

Thanks for the vid mate 👍👍👍👍👍

great information

Thanks so much!

*Summary* Step 1: Indiscriminately remove every screw you can reach. Be sure to pile them up where you're bound to knock them to the floor later. Step 2: Realise there's a staggeringly obvious push tab that probably actually opens the motor box. Step 3: Discover you only needed to remove like 3 screws. Step 4: Make a point of how frightfully easy it is to perform this repair. Step 5: Reassemble vacuum without testing new part first. Because it's fun removing those screws again if you discover a problem. Step 6: Not mention how much the customer will have to pay for a 6 minute repair.

hi is there any way i can tighten the main nut on the turbo its come lose motors fine on spin its just not turning the turbo fan an just makein mad sound ( GOOD VIDEO BY THE WAY)

I need to replace mains cable on mine but no videos on how to it's same design

Any ideas how to dismantle a VAX upright model number: U85-A3-Re? I've had to have a replacement under warranty after a washer and bolt were rattling in the guts of the hoover's motor area and I had to shake them out through the handle. All quiet on the rattle side of things but I didn't like the 'rough' start up noise. I've kept the bolt and washer back and it's ready to be ripped apart and investigated with the hope to repair - maybe? Do you know of any online sources I can download a PDF technicians repair manual

I can you put a video how to replace a switch on a vax air reach upright vaccum thanks keep up the good work

Thankyou

Good video, but I would recommend anyone changing the motor, to check all the airway passages for blockages and replace both filters before handing back the vacuum to the customer, and as an extra precaution strip down and clean the dust separator cyclone.

Thank you very much for this Alec, but do you know any sites in the UK that sell the motor require for Air cleaners?

Do you think the motor itself was gone as in burnt coils/static components, or could it be disintegrated or stuck brushes causing arcing and smell onto the commutator? Nice to know the motor swap is so easy and you could always check the brushes on removal of the motor to see if that was the likely issue or a real motor failure requiring a replacement motor. We have a dead one of these and so must go looking at the cause and fix. Thanks for the nice easy guide :-)

How do you remove the wheels I can see two screws underneath the wheels and I need to take apart so I can fit a new casing on the bottom

machine working fine, and then a high pitched noise, burning smell. I have checked for blockages and cant see any , can you help please

Hi my vax is a U91-MA-B Mach Air the motor is wired direct no terminals new motor has terminals how do I know which is positive and negative on new motor

Hello, getting most frustrated, can anyone tell me how to get the back wheels off without snapping them. I know they're supposed to come off as there is a groove on the small grey disc in the centre of each wheel. thepigglettboys how did you manage to get them off, it's been a year since your post I'm hoping you are still using KZfaq.