Vacuum cleaner repair
Probably, it is already impossible to even imagine a house in which there would be no vacuum cleaner. This device was created specifically in order to somewhat simplify the process of cleaning floors. But what if your irreplaceable assistant suddenly broke down, how to repair vacuum cleaners? In this article we will try to answer all your questions.
to contents ↑How is the vacuum cleaner arranged?
Before you take on the repair of a vacuum cleaner Samsung, LG or any other company, you must definitely understand how it works:
- Absolutely every vacuum cleaner is equipped with an air suction device that sucks in air.
- And in front of this device is a filter that is designed to clean the air.
Important! But water vacuum cleaners work according to a slightly different algorithm. Quite often, the filter for Samsung vacuum cleaners is manufactured by Nera. The air is cleaned when it enters the Hep filter, after which it is directed to the engine, in which it performs the cooling function.
In order to avoid overheating, the engine must be cooled. If the cooling is carried out to the necessary extent, then the vacuum cleaner, or to be more precise, the Samsung vacuum cleaner engine, can continuously operate for 120 minutes. The filter also has a significant effect on how the vacuum cleaner motor works.
to contents ↑Important! More often than not, a vacuum cleaner repair is not required. It is enough to either clean or replace the filter to restore the performance of the unit and its suction capacity.
How does a vacuum cleaner motor work?
A tangential fan is artfully hidden behind the filters of fine and rough air purification. Air passes through the center and then is discharged to the periphery, from there it enters the room through the HEPA filter. It captures particles as small as microns or micrometers.
The blade is covered with a lid, in addition, as a rule, it is made in the form of an aluminum curved partition. It stands between two metal planes. Thus, closed channels are obtained. The engine itself quite often is enclosed in a plastic casing, usually white, in which the output path for flows is specially cut.
to contents ↑Important! Unfortunately, no matter how durable and flexible the vacuum cleaner hose is, it often breaks. Should I immediately replace it with a new one or carry it to a service center? Try to solve the problem yourself. In our separate review, we have collected detailed information about vacuum cleaner repair.
How to disassemble a vacuum cleaner to start repair?
Do-it-yourself repair of the vacuum cleaner begins with the removal of the housing. Absolutely in each of the cases there are ways:
- Remove all kinds of filters that block access to the engine.
- Disconnect the electronic motor.
- Unscrew the motor housing, which is made of plastic, from the bed.
- After that, remove the motor from the casing, then remove the fan from it. As a rule, the nut, in this case, has a left-hand thread, so twist very carefully.
- Behind the fan there is a collector-cover, which, in fact, hides the electrical part.
After completing the correct disassembly, changing any broken inside to a new worker will not be difficult.The main thing is that you must take into account the brand, as well as the size of the previous spare part. Absolutely always pay attention to the size and material of old bearings.
Important! When disassembling, the vacuum cleaner itself must be turned off from the outlet.
Typical vacuum cleaner breakdowns
Most often, such parts of vacuum cleaners are subject to breakdown:
- bearings;
- motor windings;
- brushes;
- power wire;
- fuse.
In some cases, you can repair the vacuum cleaner yourself, in some cases you will have to contact a service center, and in some cases, completely replace the unit with a new one.
Important! In order for the vacuum cleaner to properly perform all its functions, you need to properly care for it. It is understandable that dust can accumulate in it, which it removes, and this subsequently affects its operation. Follow the link and find out how to clean a vacuum cleaner.
Brushes
The brushes themselves are mounted in the shafts.
Important! It is extremely useful for beginners to know that this is ordinary graphite, carbon, coal. That is, if there is such a need, then you can sharpen these details, adjust as necessary so that they get up as they should.
Device:
- If the area of contact with the collector itself is not so large, there is nothing to worry about - over time, the brushes will be earned.
- The tips of the brushes are slightly erased in a semicircle inward.
- Each brush is pressed by a special spring through which electricity also passes - this ensures a long supply of products.
Carbon will function until it is worn out to the bottom.
Important! With all this, the collector itself must be clean. Wipe it with some substance if necessary, remove the oxide film until a copper shine appears.
Shaft with bearings
The shaft is mounted to the stator with 2 bearings. They are made in completely different sizes to make it easier to disassemble the vacuum cleaner motor. The rear bearing is small, but the front one is large.
The shaft must be carefully driven out of the stator by absolutely any suitable means. Bearings have anthers. Despite the fact that the vacuum cleaner forms a vacuum, all sorts of dirt gets there too.
to contents ↑Important! If you need to repair the vacuum cleaner due to a malfunction of this particular part, carefully remove the anthers with a screwdriver and, if necessary, lubricate the parts. For this, for example, a composition from the company HADO, EP-2, Litol-24, and others is suitable. Put the grease inside, put the boot in its place.
The vacuum cleaner for some reason does not turn on
Often there are situations when the vacuum cleaner completely refuses to turn on. Is disassembly of the apparatus necessary in this case? - Not always.
The reasons for this phenomenon may be as follows:
- It so happens that the vacuum cleaner does not want to turn on. Everything should be fine with him, but the device does not work during power-up. This problem is most likely directly related to electrical power. Broken outlet, plug or cord. You must carefully inspect all elements of the electrical circuit. Most often, malfunctions can be found near the plug.
- Due to the fact that the power cord of the vacuum cleaner is quite mobile, it is extremely vulnerable, and often enough, deformed places are formed on it during operation.
- If the vacuum cleaner is functioning, but its speed is not regulated, this is also a problem. A similar situation is observed in the case when the contact disappears, which is easily eliminated by replacing the slide-type triac or resistor.
Change the engine or not?
As a rule, malfunctions of vacuum cleaners are incredibly simple to detect, and almost always they can be eliminated.
An exception may be only a short circuit inside the motor winding - it is difficult to repair this damage by winding the winding for the simple reason that the case itself is not separable.In this case, you have to change the whole engine, which is also a good option, because the engine is about ⅓ of the cost of a vacuum cleaner. Therefore, it is better to purchase a new engine than a new vacuum cleaner.
to contents ↑Important! If it happened that it’s easier to buy a new vacuum cleaner than to repair an old one, we will help you choose the best model. Check out our ratings of vacuum cleaners for every taste:
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From this article, you learned what kind of malfunctions might be and how you can do minor repairs on your own vacuum cleaner. If you do not have the skills to work with electrical equipment, it is better to entrust this task to a qualified craftsman.
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