Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Troubleshooting

Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Troubleshooting. Although manual vacuum cleaners are still in use today, Oreck vacuum cleaners have been touted as the best and most efficient brand for years.

These vacuums are just that – extremely effective at cleaning whatever is on your floor. People enjoy the good job they do with all sorts of materials, and because they are so powerful, they last a long time.

If you’re an owner of an Oreck model, you can count yourself among an elite group. But even if one uses the highest quality goods, there will always be the need to perform some troubleshooting to keep it going smoothly.

Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Troubleshooting

Here we discuss some problems of Oreck Vacuum cleaner to troubleshoot.

Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Brush Won’t Spin

If the brushroll is stuck and not spinning, that means there’s too much friction and pressure being applied to it.

For step one, be sure you have removed all lint and hair from the brush roll bearings. The next step would be to check for any hair wrapped around the brushbar assembly.

If your vacuum cleaner still does not spin after cleaning the brush roll, consider replacing it as it may need replacing anyways.

Inspect the drive belt to see if it is put back in place or not. If the drive belt has been replaced, you need to inspect the connection points between the machine and the deck.

Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Motor Won’t Work

Ensure the fan motor receives power by testing the power switch (on the top) for continuity.

If there’s no continuity, then check to see if the switch has been bumped out of place or if it’s not set up properly.

If there is continuity, then check to make sure that the motor spins freely and that there aren’t any obstructions blocking its movement.

Ensure that the motor Bush is receiving power by testing the power switch. If the power switch has continuity, then you might want to check if the blower wheel turns freely and is clear of obstructions in order to ensure that it’s not binding anywhere.

Then try testing the motor brush or brushes for burns or other damage – but make sure to take a look at both sides. Without this step, you may end up replacing your motor without solving the underlying issue which could lead to future problems.

Oreck Vacuum Cleaner Doesn’t Suction, Won’t Pick Up

The vacuum cleaner filter traps particles that get stuck in the vacuum’s motor. If the filter is clogged it will create a blockage. Vacuum filters can either be replaced or cleaned out.

Check your owner’s manual for specific instructions for your brand and model of vacuum cleaner, but most vacuum filters are fairly self-explanatory to clean and replace.

Connect the hose to your vacuum cleaner and turn on the power. Shine a bright light up one end of the hose, and look at the other end of the hose when you’re done checking both sides of it.

If there are particles visible in your flashlight beam at that point you should either retrieve them or put them aside if they cannot be retrieved because these materials have been permanently destroyed by this process.