I know this video is 8 years old but still very relevant ...for anyone who reads this... I can't say for 100% this will work.... but it's never been an issue for me I think because when I'm done... I put the unit in front of a fan with all the parts off making sure air from the fan blows through that screen that goes into the turbine... for a few hours... just let everything blow dry before putting it away... I think that dries the turbine.. Imagine not doing that and just storing it away for a few months and any moisture that's in the turbine just sit there ever so slowly drying out....
Great video, managed to get my brushes moving again! Combined with Hank's Garage Hoover Spinscrub Full Teardown video to get down to the relevant part. Lifesaver!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I've watched a TON of videos & none of them showed the gears up close. BUT yours did! I have a few extra screws! But I put it back together. The brushes were gross! I have a dog too & he's been shedding like crazy. It wasn't extracting either! I found that out when I went to walk across my so-called "clean" rug & it was soaked! I had fans running all night to dry them. So I brought it into the kitchen & poured some water on the floor & sure enough, it sucked it bone dry! Thank you once again for your videos that saved me money I don't have!
Worked for me. Thank you so much. After taking it apart a little WD40 loosened up the lower gear and bearing. I put it back together and no luck. After taking it apart again I realized the upped bearing (the rusted top part in the video) was seized up. After some WD40 and working it a bit it freed up and works great.
thanks for the video! I just took an Allen wrench and spun it a few times. Works again. Didn't have to take the cowling off. Mine had been sitting for a few months since last use, makes sense that it would be a bit rusty.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your discovery. Great video! I think I can get my Hoover scrubbing again now. I’ve got 3 little furry knot heads that keep me and the Hoover plenty busy!
Thank you so much. My 10 year-old steam cleaner had this exact issue, I followed your instructions and now it works perfectly. I bought a new one yesterday on sale at Target for $129 (reg. $199), but didn't open it, and was able to return it for a refund. THANKS!
NICE!! I was terrified that I might find a stripped plastic gear and I would be SOL (the replacement assembly for my machine is discontinued by Hoover)... After freeing up the shaft, it works like a champ again! I put on a little bit of rust preventative grease on the shaft so hopefully that will help with the corrosion issue.
Glad I could help! I found no other videos with this solution, so I felt the need to post this and help other people whose brushes weren't spinning. :)
You are a seriously life saver techno_techie! I was so frustrated and then hoover wanted me to travel 40 miles to the nearest center and I said annnnnd no. So thank you again for doing this video :D
Open up the turbine and you may see rust, a small bearing most likely be rusted and the plastic gears will not move. Replace the turbine. On the half chance that you've installed your new turbine and your brushes still refuse to spin. You might have to pull out the main motor and clean the unit below which may become clogged and reduce the airflow.
On ours, the turbine wheel itself was split down the middle. It's pressed onto the shaft, possibly over stressed during manufacture. No alternative but to replace the entire turbine assembly. Thanks to Amazon it's not priced out of reach.
There is an air vent and screen to the right as you face the scrubber. This was plugged on the machine and easily picked off and the brushes began turning once more.
mine still doesn't work....sniff sniff...tore it apart 3 times. shaft moves but doesn't when it's put together. ...trying to figure out what part I need to order
Having same issue. It will spin when taken apart but the shaft won't budge when snapped back in place. I even sanded down the edges of the turbine and lubricated it and it still won't work. So frustrating!!
Howdy, I ran into the same issue. That isn’t a motor though, the brushes spin by a gear ratio powered by vacuum. The worm gear is attached to an impeller which pulls air in through the screen then is ducted out the center to the impellor the motor. My housing is cracked so i believe the combination of vacuum leak/rusted bearings = none or weak spin. When I figure out how to pull this impellor to replace the bearing and plastic weld the housing I’ll add that in if anyone requests.
+Kingsherry there are 8 screws on the bottom 6 of them have a triangle that points to each screw but the other two you can see on the "sucker". then turn the cleaner over and on top there are 2 more screws. then grab the bottom where she says and pull up and you will see the inside of it. I did not use any parts, I just cleaned the rust off the existing parts :)
the shaft in mine was frozen as well, hit it with some WD40 and got it to spin freely, when I put it back together, the brushes still will not spin, apparently it is air-driven, but mine still wont spin, there is nothing blocking air-flow.
ok, it was after taking this thing apart 3x, that I realized the bottom tank(and the front clear plastic piece that sucks up the water) MUST be on to force air through the brush system... I feel so stupid.. brushes turning albeit slowly
Hoover Turbo Spin Scrub50 not spinning: your video is great! However, we're trying to access the motor, how to get to where your video starts -- how did you take the top off? We removed the 6 obvious screws on bottom (which, we got from another video). Any feedback is welcome.
+herMommy95 there are 8 on the bottom and then 2 more on the top! I couldn't get it off either and I realized there were 2 more. Take the dirty water tank off and you will see the 2 screws. Once they are off then just pull the top off like she says and boom there are the insides :)
They are all the same size phillips head screws. Also, in removing the cover, there are 4 screws to remove - 2 obvious ones PLUS the 2 that hold the dirty water bucket in place. (Don't forget all the ones on the bottom side - 4 around the brush head and 3 around the sides and back edge. Those are marked by triangles.)
To keep this from happening, measure the bearings and replace them with stainless steel bearings. You're not going to find a stainless replacement for the metal gear though, so make sure you run the brushes for a few minutes after each use to get all the water out. Way to go Hoover, one cheap part and your product is now garbage.
Thanks for posting this to help others, but OMG, how do people record and upload vertical videos without realizing how idiotic it is? Really, how do you watch your own vertical videos without noticing how illogical it is and realizing that videos should be horizontal?
Great Video!!! unfortunately every time I use it, I need to take it apart and break it free again! anyone else have this issue? seems like the area is being exposed to water when it shouldnt, causing the rusting and siezing
+Bruce Zhu (Bruskie456) I took it apart and used comet cleaner and a tooth brush. It takes the rust right off. rinse well and dry. Then lube it with some WD40 and put it back together and you should be good to go for a while. The area will always be exposed to water because of hose the water and solution comes out. Just clean all the rust off the inside screw and lube it.
I know this video is 8 years old but still very relevant ...for anyone who reads this... I can't say for 100% this will work.... but it's never been an issue for me I think because when I'm done... I put the unit in front of a fan with all the parts off making sure air from the fan blows through that screen that goes into the turbine... for a few hours... just let everything blow dry before putting it away... I think that dries the turbine.. Imagine not doing that and just storing it away for a few months and any moisture that's in the turbine just sit there ever so slowly drying out....
Great video, managed to get my brushes moving again! Combined with Hank's Garage Hoover Spinscrub Full Teardown video to get down to the relevant part. Lifesaver!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! I've watched a TON of videos & none of them showed the gears up close. BUT yours did! I have a few extra screws! But I put it back together. The brushes were gross! I have a dog too & he's been shedding like crazy. It wasn't extracting either! I found that out when I went to walk across my so-called "clean" rug & it was soaked! I had fans running all night to dry them. So I brought it into the kitchen & poured some water on the floor & sure enough, it sucked it bone dry! Thank you once again for your videos that saved me money I don't have!
YOU ARE AWESOME, my husband doubted that I coukd fix it, said I looked like I was damaging it more then fixing it, but I gotbit done thanks to you 💪🏼
Thank you! You had the missing pieces of knowledge on how to disassemble and repair. This video is a tribute to the value of the internet!
I was considering buying another one until I found this, thank you for the thorough and easy-to-understand explanation and instructions!
Worked for me. Thank you so much. After taking it apart a little WD40 loosened up the lower gear and bearing. I put it back together and no luck. After taking it apart again I realized the upped bearing (the rusted top part in the video) was seized up. After some WD40 and working it a bit it freed up and works great.
Excellent video and instructions on how to get the brushes to work...Thank you for helping others...
thanks for the video! I just took an Allen wrench and spun it a few times. Works again. Didn't have to take the cowling off. Mine had been sitting for a few months since last use, makes sense that it would be a bit rusty.
Thank you. You are the best.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your discovery. Great video! I think I can get my Hoover scrubbing again now. I’ve got 3 little furry knot heads that keep me and the Hoover plenty busy!
Worked like a champ-it was basically seized up. Just manually turned the white wheel to the motor and broke it free. About 10-12 screws so not too bad
Thank you so much. My 10 year-old steam cleaner had this exact issue, I followed your instructions and now it works perfectly. I bought a new one yesterday on sale at Target for $129 (reg. $199), but didn't open it, and was able to return it for a refund. THANKS!
Thanks you saved me time from trying to figure it out myself, cleaned and lubed it up with silicone grease works like new!!
NICE!! I was terrified that I might find a stripped plastic gear and I would be SOL (the replacement assembly for my machine is discontinued by Hoover)... After freeing up the shaft, it works like a champ again!
I put on a little bit of rust preventative grease on the shaft so hopefully that will help with the corrosion issue.
Thank You! Not even six months old, and they stopped turning. Until now!
Thank you! You also saved my Hoover from an untimely death.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Excellent instructions and you saved us from throwing out.
Glad I could help! I found no other videos with this solution, so I felt the need to post this and help other people whose brushes weren't spinning. :)
techno_techie
You are a seriously life saver techno_techie! I was so frustrated and then hoover wanted me to travel 40 miles to the nearest center and I said annnnnd no. So thank you again for doing this video :D
Thanks so much for posting. Using your video, I was easily able to make this repair.
Great video! It worked flawlessly! This was much appreciated.
Thank you. Better than Hoovers videos.
Worked like a charm. Thanks for the info.
Thank you very much for the video! Fixed mine the same way and saved me $$$.
If cleaning solution goes threw their why can't we spray we or silicone down the hose that carries the cleaning solution to the front of the washer ?
Open up the turbine and you may see rust, a small bearing most likely be rusted and the plastic gears will not move. Replace the turbine. On the half chance that you've installed your new turbine and your brushes still refuse to spin. You might have to pull out the main motor and clean the unit below which may become clogged and reduce the airflow.
Great info.
Mine quit turning also. Easy fix.
Thanks for the video!
Where do you find new parts if they are needed?
On ours, the turbine wheel itself was split down the middle. It's pressed onto the shaft, possibly over stressed during manufacture. No alternative but to replace the entire turbine assembly. Thanks to Amazon it's not priced out of reach.
This helped me and saved me money! Thank you!
Ok I knew all this but how do you take of the thing from the rusted scree next to the white disc???
There is an air vent and screen to the right as you face the scrubber. This was plugged on the machine and easily picked off and the brushes began turning once more.
I also cleaned that. But that wasn't my issue! Thanks for bringing it up.
So for me it was that bearing on top of that spindle. Frozen solid due to rust.
Your the greatest, working like new again, Thank you!!
Absolutely the best! It works!!! Thank you!
This was the perfect solution to my problem. Thank you!
mine still doesn't work....sniff sniff...tore it apart 3 times. shaft moves but doesn't when it's put together. ...trying to figure out what part I need to order
margo hanson
same here! did you figure it out?
Dawn Arbenowske
ditto.
Same issue works when I take it all apart. :(
Same here. Any luck in figuring out the issue?
Having same issue. It will spin when taken apart but the shaft won't budge when snapped back in place. I even sanded down the edges of the turbine and lubricated it and it still won't work. So frustrating!!
wish to know how you accessed the inside also
Good video fixed my moms in like 20 mins
You da best!! The REAL MVP! Thanks!!!
Amanda Bolton Glad it helped you!
How do u fit the spring back on... please
Nicely done!
where can i find a new motor to just replace it and what is the part name/part number please??
i got my hoover f7427-900 gear box to move freely, but it wont still turn the brushes
why doesnt it work after all that trouble?
thanks a bunch! exactly what I needed. great video
just did the same to mine !!!! works like a champ!!!!
They should have put a stainless shaft in there... or at lease something that doesn't rust SOO quickly :(
Howdy, I ran into the same issue. That isn’t a motor though, the brushes spin by a gear ratio powered by vacuum. The worm gear is attached to an impeller which pulls air in through the screen then is ducted out the center to the impellor the motor. My housing is cracked so i believe the combination of vacuum leak/rusted bearings = none or weak spin. When I figure out how to pull this impellor to replace the bearing and plastic weld the housing I’ll add that in if anyone requests.
Simply Perfect how to video!
Does someone who has replaced the part just have the part number?
use lucas oil its for cars but its great for other lubing of bearings
I have a question... mine wont even turn on... how do i fix it?... make a video and maybe parts needed,... thanks
awesome job! thanks for making the video
I never saw a video about this either. How did you unscrew it? What parts did you use?
+Kingsherry there are 8 screws on the bottom 6 of them have a triangle that points to each screw but the other two you can see on the "sucker". then turn the cleaner over and on top there are 2 more screws. then grab the bottom where she says and pull up and you will see the inside of it. I did not use any parts, I just cleaned the rust off the existing parts :)
sweet fixed it. thanks a bunch
the shaft in mine was frozen as well, hit it with some WD40 and got it to spin freely, when I put it back together, the brushes still will not spin, apparently it is air-driven, but mine still wont spin, there is nothing blocking air-flow.
ok, it was after taking this thing apart 3x, that I realized the bottom tank(and the front clear plastic piece that sucks up the water) MUST be on to force air through the brush system... I feel so stupid.. brushes turning albeit slowly
Also double check that the little screen on the outside where water intake is clean. I found that it's hard to tell if fur or hair is overing it.
Hoover Turbo Spin Scrub50 not spinning: your video is great! However, we're trying to access the motor, how to get to where your video starts -- how did you take the top off? We removed the 6 obvious screws on bottom (which, we got from another video). Any feedback is welcome.
+herMommy95 there are 8 on the bottom and then 2 more on the top! I couldn't get it off either and I realized there were 2 more. Take the dirty water tank off and you will see the 2 screws. Once they are off then just pull the top off like she says and boom there are the insides :)
I have to try and fix mine, what size are the screws? Does anyone know?
They are all the same size phillips head screws. Also, in removing the cover, there are 4 screws to remove - 2 obvious ones PLUS the 2 that hold the dirty water bucket in place. (Don't forget all the ones on the bottom side - 4 around the brush head and 3 around the sides and back edge. Those are marked by triangles.)
Thank you....excellent video
To keep this from happening, measure the bearings and replace them with stainless steel bearings. You're not going to find a stainless replacement for the metal gear though, so make sure you run the brushes for a few minutes after each use to get all the water out.
Way to go Hoover, one cheap part and your product is now garbage.
i cant get the cover off to get intot he turbine please help
Thank you!!
Thanks for posting this to help others, but OMG, how do people record and upload vertical videos without realizing how idiotic it is? Really, how do you watch your own vertical videos without noticing how illogical it is and realizing that videos should be horizontal?
Great Video!!! unfortunately every time I use it, I need to take it apart and break it free again! anyone else have this issue? seems like the area is being exposed to water when it shouldnt, causing the rusting and siezing
+Bruce Zhu (Bruskie456) I took it apart and used comet cleaner and a tooth brush. It takes the rust right off. rinse well and dry. Then lube it with some WD40 and put it back together and you should be good to go for a while. The area will always be exposed to water because of hose the water and solution comes out. Just clean all the rust off the inside screw and lube it.
meh...I'd rather throw the cleaner thru the window of Hoover HQ with a sign saying...FIX YOUR STUPID DESIGN.