Shark Repair for No Brush Roll Action--Micro Switch Replacement
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- Here we show how to replace the Micro Switch on a Shark. This is applicable for any Shark vacuum that has a single brush roll. The Shark Duo's that have two brush rolls, are very different and this repair will not apply to them. Some of the models this will work with include NV350, NV351, NV352, NV401, NV402, NV450, NV501, NV502, NV503, NV500W, NV22, NV80, NV400, NV650, NV650W, NV651, NV652, UV410, UV420, UV440, UV440, UV540
It is very common for the brush roll on Shark vacuums to cease to turn on. Many people often assume it is the belt. The belt very rarely gives out on Shark uprights, more commonly it is an electrical issue. This is the Micro Switch.
Parts Required:
Shark Micro Switch - X001ZE1X3R
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Solder Flux-
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Just bypass the switch by rewiring the connection. Remove the switch completely. Works perfectly!
Yh if you want the brush roll to stay on constantly while switched to carpet
I may do this lol
@@Ziggyzoo-wl8ug I fixed mine and replaced the switch it’s easy bro
Just did this. Works great.
@@juicyplumbs1250 What? The only thing the switch does is turn the brushroll off when the vacuum is upright. You can still turn the brushroll off at the main switch.
the microswitch activates when the handle is dropped down. it also looks like it activates the LED lights. So if the LED lights work, doesn't that mean the microswitch is good?
Thanks for the video. My switch tested okay. Then I saw that the white wire connected to the switch, was almost completely severed.
I soldered it back together and now it's working like a champ.
The black wire was a little pinched,so I cut it and soldered it too, while i had everything opened up.
Thanks again 👍
Glad to hear it worked!
Hey Josh. You just save me a costly repair fee. Thank you so much for your video.
I can't believe how easy that was 🤜🏻🤛🏻
Can you go to our video "why can't you repair your shark vacuum" and respond to the Chad in the comments mansplaining how stay at home moms can't repair vacuums now?
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Excellent video, thank you. Navigator 370. MicroSwitch and wires checked out OK. FWIW, checked voltage on the main On/Off/Roller switch - both positions read about 7v. Seemed the roller position should be higher voltage. Being lazy and not wanting to take the whole top section apart, I soaked the top of the switch with silicon spray, a few times, letting it soak down in, exercised the switch rapidly. Now the roller does come on. I'll call it a fix, we'll see how long that lasts.
Thanks so much, I just fixed my vacuum thanks to you ❤
Glad we could help!
I'm going to give this a shot today. Hopefully this works,if not, this is the last shark I'll ever buy !
Fingers crossed, best of luck!
That's what drives me nuts about the Vacuum Wars channel. He only shows how well a vacuum works out of the box, but doesn't spend any attention on how long the vacuum will clean correctly before it ends up breaking something and being set outside on the curb for trash pickup.
I agree with that. However, in that channels defense they do have some of better performance testing I've seen. He's very transparent in how the testing is performed. We have been battling consumer reports for the last decade and a half over their performance metrics. They refuse to explain how they test the machines. This wouldn't be a problem except they "test" identical machines which are marketed as different models due solely to a color difference and some how come up with different performance results. The same issue will have an identical unit rated as #2 highest performing and #11 on the same chart. The only difference is it's a different color and says "pet" in the model. Vacuum wars doesn't pretend to know some thing about how long the units will last, or the companies dedication to providing repair components in to the future, just how well they run when he opens the box. But I agree with you, most people don't understand what a review channel is for and how it's monetized ;P
Yep. Their video is what made me purchase this vacuum. I wish I could throw it to the curb, but I paid way too much for this vacuum to do that. I didn't even use this vacuum for 6 months before it was out of commission 🙄
@@vacuumsrus which brands have best cordless thats repairable
Shark does great as long as you keep the insides clean
@@joshholschuh1847 but you can’t repair them
Thank you for this video. This was exactly my problem, which was fixed by replacing the microswitch. I was happy to order a replacement microswitch from you all thanks to these clear instructions. Hope others do the same. Cheers
That's great to hear! Glad we could help.
How do you disconnect the swivel hose
The Shark vacuums I've owned were not only excellent in function but durable as well. Watching UA-cam videos of different peoples vacuums illustrates how poorly a lot of people take care of their belongings. Many vacuums that are talked about seem to have been used relentlessly and put aside unloved. My vacuums in comparison are used but cared for at the same time. Remember, the reviews of vacuums or anything else often over reflect the owners who neglect their machines then complain that they are poorly made or unreliable.
I think it's a combination of both. If you do slam your cleaner around the place it will not help. However I have just finished repairing a non-functional brush head of my Shark Cordless duoclean. The cause was one snapped and one nearly snapped power cable at the join where the shaft pivots around the brush head. Given the design run of the cable this kind of fault is almost inevitable. Unfortunately I couldn't get the joint apart as it is not designed to be repairable so I had to put in an external run. In general getting the product apart to repair it was not simple. This is poor design and results in a lot of waste. Our Shark gets very little use as we have hard floors and is stored in a cupboard.
i watched other video and I tough that was # 1 but now I know it is you the # 1 video in UA-cam. I want to watch a video how to change the belt.
Yep I see my problem now. Bought your switch on ebay, thnx for the primer and Sharkhate. My wife loves these vacuums, must be nostalgia for her brokeass grad school days. Next you know one tiny plastic clip will break and the whole thing becomes trash, just like the last one.
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"If you get no continuity open and closed your switch is bad and go ahead and replace it"
I've just tried this.
For me, Closed = continuity, open = no continuity. I'm guessing this is a better indicator of a faulty switch rather than both open and closed sharing the same result.
I'm going to gamble on ordering a chip and seeing if I can get it in.
I certainly wouldn't have tried this without this video but in the Shark Duo, the chip is clearly visible on the side of the machine so it has got to be worth a go
If the switch was bad wouldnt the Led lights be bad also? I bypassed the switch no lights at all.So I rewired the switch back up I got lights however no movement with the rollerbrushes
Good video. We have had our Shark for about a year with no problems but...
I was surprised at your use of soldering flux. Flux is used when making a solder joint. It renders the surfaces clean so the solder binds.
The solder for electrical work has a rosin core flux.
No harm done but it seems you are going to a lot of needless extra work. :)
I've found that using flux makes it easier to solder even with rosin core. My theory is the flux displaces air and lets the components not cool as you're soldiering with maybe a 10 watt iron.
Just watched your video "Why You Cannot Repair Your Shark...") and this came up. We owned 3 Shark SV780N model units--a handheld. We loved them. Then over time, two began acting up. They cut out at first and then finally quit. I knew it was the switch in the handle and assumed I could easily replace it. NOT. The switch is mounted onto the circuity of a tiny electronic board which is itself mounted into the vac handle. Burn marks on the boards suggested the switch was not to blame. New boards were not available. I trashed the two for lack of a simple repair. When replacing batteries, I cleaned the insides which acquired a lot of micro dust. Cleaning done so I would not be wearing dust as I worked on them or inhaling it. I ended up being quite mad about the whole business as one cannot make repairs on what was a popular vac. I have been soldering since 1968 (With the same Wen Iron, now outdated) but have to say, circuitry is now beyond my skill unless I buy new hot air "Blower" type irons I see used on computer electronics.
Great content, thanks for the video. Our NV800W DuoClean vacuum was abused a bit by the family. It had been used for awhile and not cleaned out. There was major build up on both rollers that was creating a lot of resistance and causing the them to stop and the brush roll light to turn red. Once cleared, the roller still did not spin. So, I opened things up and the micro switch test good but I can see sparks on the motor brushes as it tries to spin. Obviously, it wore out from being overworked. I searched the part number printed on the motor and found several outlets to purchase a replacement. Maybe this will help someone else. I'm a electronic repair tech also.
I hope you don’t mind but I’d like to ask you a question. The creator of the video doesn’t seem to respond to questions (understandable - it IS his business after all), and since you said you’re a tech I thought I’d give this a shot.
I’m not an electrician, but I’m not unfamiliar with electronics basics either. My Shark Navigator Lift Away brush roller didn’t come on one day, but after turning it on/off it worked fine - for about a month - before the roller died completely. I found this video and figured this HAD to be the problem. I took it apart easily enough and the belt looks good, no burnout around the motor, control panel seems okay - no obvious issues. So I ordered this switch and just installed it. And…nothing.
Now, I’ve got a couple caveats. First off I don’t have a multimeter. My old one broke and I’ve gone so long not needing one and didn’t want to buy one just for this (especially since I KNEW the switch was the problem 🙄), but I just ordered one and once it arrives I’ll probably have a much clearer understanding of the problem. Secondly, my soldering irons are crap. One simply doesn’t get hit enough and the other has probably been mistreated by myself before I really understood how to properly use it. So it’s a pain to use. I know I didn’t burn out the new switch, nor did I cross my wires, but I did kind of slack off when it came to cleaning the old solder from the wires. They weren’t goopy and obviously bad, but they weren’t as clean as I would’ve liked. I just couldn’t get the old solder to wick off properly, and since I was afraid of burning out the new switch I was perhaps too careful when I left some old solder on the wires. That said, the wires were shaped nicely, the new solder looks great, and they’re shrunk tight.
Could this be my issue? In your opinion, of course. It’s all I can think of. Could a little bit of leftover slag really create this large of a fault? Again, it wasn’t THAT bad. I wouldn’t have put the wires back on if I thought they were too covered with slag to function, but I’m honestly not sure how much slag is too much in this case. (I know slag probably isn’t the correct term - I was a welder and it’s the term that comes to mind).
If it’s not the slaggy wires, do you have any idea where I should look next? I’ll test everything when I get the multimeter, but besides the motor I don’t know what else to even look at. Any help or direction would be appreciated.
I guess I just want to know if leaving some slaggy solder on the wires would be enough to prevent a good connection, or if I’m thinking about it too much and as long as the metal touches metal it should function.
If you could help me with that I’d be greatly appreciative. Thanks!
thank you for this.... I was just about to buy a brand new vacuum!
Glad we could help!
Hey Profit, can you touch on salt petre? You mentioned it in a video about 3 weeks ago, and I can't seem to find it..
Thank you! Fixed my intermittent roller problem.
That's great to hear!
Thank you for the effort for the video. Need to repair my daughter's Shark. Looks simple for me. Lots of soldering experience. Must say I am convinced I would not purchase this brand. Hope your business thrives.
Good luck! Thank you.
I got the cover off using a flat head screw driver worked great
I repaired my Shark Navigator based on your video. What vacuums do you recommend knowing that I have a Shark? Thank you for this video, most helpful. I replaced the microswitch and it works perfectly now.
What about if the switch test ok
I found that replacing the micro switch on Shark Duoclean was very easy. Unsolder the old switch from the wiring and solder the new switch to those cables and bingo. Be careful to mount the new switch onto the mini lugs molded into the machine. When replacing the side onto the machine be sure that the slider on the body of the vac is in the forward position. This was a really helpful video but I wish I could earn $190 as easily.
Many thanks; excellent video!
Glad we could help!
Thanks for the video. I'm not sure if the camera person is chewing gum but it does sound like it. I have no idea why I watched this video since I don't own this vac but I am going to get some Juicy Fruit later.
My apologies, sometimes I chew gum to cope with the stress of Josh speaking for long periods of time. Its Trident Watermelon, by the way.
@@vacuumsrus You are correct, he does use a lot of words. Watermelon Trident sounds good. I think I might have to try that. Thanks for the videos!
was hoping you were going to list a link to buy a switch great video thx
This is the switch we used for this video: www.vacuumsrus.com/product/cleaning/vacuum-parts/shark/shark-mirco-switch/
Thanks. I'm just trying to replace the roller brush, but nothing fits to get the last screw out to take off the front panel. I'll go out to find the security bits and see if that'll help. NV 752
this was my problem and you addressed it perfectly!
We glad we could help!
Hi! Can you tell me what might be the issue for a shark duo that the rollers stopped spinning in? I noticed in your description you said this would not be the fix. thank you!
I have a shark duo model AZ 2002. My cover plate will not come off. I've removed 11 screws including the one under the small rubber wheel. I can't find any videos with this specific model number. Please help.
Thanks for the vid. What if the brush roller only works if you push the button down?
So buy a Security bit set with different size ranges! Awesome!
Is it possible to get a new fin roller for a stratos? Really dont want to buy a new power head if i can avoid it and i can't locate the piece
Hey i just found your video and it saved my hide! I was thinking on getting another brand and you kind of convinced me. Any recommendations on something that is more service-friendly? I have some dogs and kids so something powerful and allergen friendly. I don't really care about the price so much, as long as it isn't like one of those $3k Kirby's lol
Either Riccar or Sebo are great options
FOR SOME MODELS - THE BRUSH WILL NOT OPERATE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Shark navigator 350-353 series - if you have cleaned the roller and it doesn't work, TILT THE HANDLE BACK then try.
I bypassed my switch and the nozzle lights stopped working and no red light either.So I wired the same switch back up all lights the red and headlights are working but no rollerbrushes does this mean the switch was fine and it's something else? There's 2 belts they are fine it leaves the motor next
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Thank you for this video and all the helpful information. It has helped narrow my issue down to the switch, though I am still a bit boggled. Placing just a bit of pressure on my switch turns the brush roller on. With no pressure at all, and too much pressure, the roller shuts off. This leaves me with a brush roller that will only kick on when the vacuum is just barely unhinged from the vertical/locked position. Any more of an angle and it shuts off. Do you have any advice? Thanks for your time!
I am getting power to the circuit board, but nothing coming out. Is the board replaceable? I tested the micro switch and it works.
Will that faulty switch cause roller not to spin and wand headlight to stay illuminated?
We have one 3 months old. The switch at top handle will not turn vacuum off we have to unplug it to use it and turn it off. Also we've noticed the roller isn't working
Mine has an intermittent issue where when i tilted to left or right green light comes on and brush kicks, I will order this switch I believe it is the main issue. thanks
Best of luck!
shark rotator my favorite vacuum cleaner.
We love them too! No other brand results in as many repairs as shark!
So what vacuum do you recommend. I agree the shark is a throw away vac.
Are you shark vacuums in my cleaning business and those floor nozzles go out so much! I probably have a pile about 10 of them in the shed because I end up just buying used ones off of eBay
Great video! Thank you!
At 15:59 you mention that it is a pain in the butt to replace that short hose that comes out of the whole brush role assembly. Do you have a video that shows that repair? If so, what is the video title?
We don't have one at the moment, but I promise if I can get Josh to cuss a bit less during that repair I will make him do it! In all seriousness it is on our list but it depends on when we get the time.
@@vacuumsrus I really, really hope he'll do it sooner rather than later and I do my fair share of cussing so I sure don't care about that.
@@mrfester42 Bruh, you should see the stuff she cuts out. No, no you should not actually. We are going to try to do a new round of repair videos later this month. The biggest problem with the stupid lower hose repair is that a. every stinking model is way different so one video on the subject will only be a 1000 foot view and b. They keep changing the stupid hoses types and sizes. So for half the models out there we can't even tell you where to get the part.
@@vacuumsrus Haha! Oh come on, make Josh do the video and let him cuss a little. It should be a mandatory part of doing a repair properly on a Shark :P
Loved the video, my problem turned out not to be the micro switch, I ended up taking the upper body apart (numerous security star screws) to chase down lack of electricity to micro switch. The wires coming from on off switch for the micro switch go to a small white junction box that feed electricity through the round plug that mates with the power head. The small white box had opened up leaving the wires move away from the mating position.I repositioned wires and epoxies the box clised.
I have picture.
Won't buy another shark.
I'm really struggling to get a replacement micro switch for my shark vacuum in the UK (NZ801UKTSB). Do you think putting a manual toggle switch on top of the housing instead of the original switch would work?
You can bypass the switch entirely by splicing the wires together. This will cause the brush to be on 100% of the time even if it is in the upright position.
Thanks for replying. This is probably my best option. I have another vacuum for other usage. Never realised how hard it would be to get spares.
So where do I get this switch. Was vacuuming today and came across this inconvenience
Is the micro switch reason for vaccu not starting
He forgot to put the “nut that you don’t wanna lose” back on lol
Lots of good information.. but i just took microswitch out and wired it together. Works all the time now but thats ok
Random question here I have the shark apex duo brush model az1002 no power to the roller won’t kick on or anything I brought it up to my wife that the the wand is what sends power to the roller though the pins that click together was I right cause we ordered a new roller from shark it also didn’t power so I sent it back
Hi there, based off of your description and without seeing it, it sounds like you might need a micro switch replacement.
how do I know if the belt is broken without taking my shark apart. the roller is not spinning at in both modes . the switch does still turn off and om
You need to take apart the floor nozzle to get to the belts there's 2 belts
I did replaced the switch but that didn’t work. I also replaced the motor because there was a lot of black powder. Still didn’t fix it. Only the motor is not working so the roller doesn’t rotate but the vacuum is suctioning. What else could it be?
My switch tested okay, so I was looking at the motor next. All I can find is used ones. Did you manage to find a new one? And did you ever get it working properly?
So what kind of vacuum do you use in your home? My shark's power roller is intermittently cutting out as the top unit changes angle. I am guessing the switch is going bad.
I personally own a sebo d4.
@@joshyouwa Thank you .
I have a shark navigator uv540 lift away. I removed screws to take off plate to remove brush roller to clean it. Two rectangular shaped bars fell out and didn't see where they go to put everything back together. Any help would be much appreciated! They appear to have something to do with weight.
Hey Chris. Off hand and without seeing it I think those e are counterweight which go on the opposite side of the motor I. The powerhead
@@joshyouwa thanks so much for the reply. I'm not sure what the power head is or looks like. Also not sure what you mean by opposite side of motor .
Which brands would you recommend instead of a shark?
We personally like the brands Riccar and Sebo!
I was 'electrically' confused . When the switch is CLOSED you have continuity, when switch is OPEN you do not have continuity. ( Electric current can flow when you have continuity)
What brand/model has the best/easiest repair ability in your professional opinion?
Riccar and Sebo have the best parts availability. Mid and entry Riccar are easy DIY repairs. Sebo is easy to repair if you know the product. They aren't really easy to just sort of "figure out". Miele is like a rubix cube.
What brand would you suggest for a residential cleaning business? I need some thing that can travel well and that works good for repetitive use.
no screw under the middle below the hose - but my single roll is still stuck under the plastic housing in the middle - I removed all of the screws including the 2 under those little wheels - any ideas?? would be hopeful - for $10 part I would rather fix the 6 year old machine - no purchase a new one = thanks
did you ever get a fix. I have the same problem. Can't get the top face plate off to access the wires.
Ordered the switch from Vacuums R Us and I received a filter to some other random Shark vacuum (not the model I had entered to search for the switch😡😡
Hi Jerel. We are unable to find an order under your name in our system. Perhaps the order was placed under and alternate name. Please email our support team at info at vacuumsrus dot come with your order number and model of your machine and we will look in to this.
If the problem is intermittent,is it still the switch or a dirt build up?
Could be either actually. A significant build up of hair could cause the shut off sensor to kick. This is particularly prevalent in their so called "tangle free" designs. Which is sorta funny.
I was vacuuming and heard small popping noises with a burning smell. Now the roller won't spin. Is this likely to be the motor burnt-out? Many thanks
That is the most likely case unfortunately. I would still recommend finding your local vacuum shop and see if they will take a look at it. There is a chance it might be repairable and they will be able to assess that for you.
@@vacuumsrus thank you! I bought a whole replacement (used but working) bottom end and it still won't roll or light up even with the switch on carpet mode. Very frustrating as this means it's not the motor or micro switch!
Unfortunately, that likely means its at the end of its life. Sharks are considered disposable vacuums for this exact reason. I would recommend looking into Sebo's or Riccar's. Both of these are solid brands that make vacuums that are easily maintainable and repairable.
@@vacuumsrus what a shame! Everything is disposable nowadays I guess. Our LG flatscreen died a year after its warranty period. Now our shark 1 year after its warranty. Criminal for them to do this (I believe its planned) thanks again for your responses and time ✌️
It was probably your belt. The belt should be changed once a year.
where is the link to order the switch?
Here is the link for the switch : www.vacuumsrus.com/product/cleaning/vacuum-parts/shark/shark-mirco-switch/
The switches are garbage why put in a switch that will fail I bypass the switch and shut off the brush manually on the top of the vacuum
So my shark sounds like the brush roll is slipping or grinding or something and it makes a horrible noise then starts to smell like burning plastic 🤔 replaced the tube which was the initial problem then it started doing this so I replaced the belt and the roll and it's still not rolling completely... it's hard to explain like I kick it down to Start the roller then in goes for a few seconds then stops like something is stuck then it'll go again then keeps catching then come the smell...is the motor going??? Idk please help lol
Possible to bypass this switch, always on roller. I use the roller 99% of the time anyways
You can yes. Prior to sourcing the correct switches this was actually our only resolution. However, it only takes an extra $12 and ten minutes to do it right and replace the switch so I think that is a better resolution for most people.
If you want a very dependable vacuum, buy a Kirby !!! screw SHARK it's nothing more than junk. IMHO
I have replaced my shark 3 times, luckily, I kept One for spare parts 😂. What's a well designed , long term and vacuum you can recommend?
This video might help! ua-cam.com/video/JWXJw0GWTNo/v-deo.htmlsi=nfLEQN5mLbB5zXOu