Best video on youtube for Rug Doctor water pump replacement! A couple of suggestions ... remove the wheel and axle AFTER you remove the panel, take a couple pictures of where the wiring and tubes are arranged around the axle. When putting the unit back together, install the axle BEFORE you replace the panel so you ensure a clear path from one axle hole to the other around the wires and tubes. Would also highly suggest using screw clamps (less than $1 each) for easy installation, and in event you need to remove the clamps at a later time. Great job!
Thank you for the comment. I totally agree with the screw clamps. A small price to pay for a huge improvement should you even need to remove the hoses again!
Thank you so much for posting. We love our Rug Doctor and changing the pump ourselves will save us a few bucks. Saving money is why we bought it in the first place.
Thank you! Just replaced my pump and it’s good as new! I had my X3 at a local vacuum replace place for the past 6 months because he said he couldn’t find the past. Found it online and replaced it in 90 minutes. Great video.
Picked up one of these, very clean for 5 bucks, wouldn't spray. They even put a new pump in it. After talking it apart 2 times I figured it out. They had inlet outlet reversed, left the diode in line and had it powered backwards. Thanks for the vid.
I went to use my Rug Doctor last night. Vacuumed, made up the mix & filled the tank, pre-treated the area, & then no spray. The pump looked like the one in this demo. I unscrewed the metal plates on each end of the pump, which hold the plastic fittings in place. The arrow on the pump indicates the flow direction. Inside the base of the arrow side there is a heavy spring & a metal piston. In this piston is check valve which allows water to only flow in one direction. Under the opposite side of the pump, the one that the arrow points to, is a small spring with an attached ball that also serves as a check valve. The metal piston was stuck inside thee pump housing. Took it out, & noticed a small amount of what appeared to be some kind of rust-like deposit. Cleaned the piston & the channel it rides in with some good metal polish, so that the piston is free to move. Now I have to put everything back together. I don't have many hours on the machine, but have had it for a number of years. The only issue I had with it before this was the suction hose strainer falling of in the tank. Needless to say, I was a bit pissed off when I discovered that no water was being sprayed. I feel confident that the pump will spray again, but for how long is anyone's guess.
Sometimes the black flow plungers get deformed (epically when vinegar is used). The coil could also be bad. I did have one a few weeks back, I was trying to figure out why it would not pump and could not figure it out either.
Worked great.I did get the pump on backwords.go figure.Ha ha but you learn from your mistakes.i will be 72 years on the 7th of Jan.I think do pretty good.thanks so much.
What was the original problem that required the pump to be replaced? I ask because mine is not spraying and the vacuum doesn't seem to be creating suction from the base although there is a strong suction when checking by removing the filter in the clear dome. Any suggestions?
Eric, excellent video, however, the wire connection section part of the video was stopped; I couldn't view how to reconnect the four wires. My old pump had two white wires. The new pump has a thick and thin black wire. I read below your answer is to connect the fuse to the thin black wire. Okay, got that part, now where do I connect the other end of the fuse, to the black or white wire? Then I assume the thick black wire coming from the pump connects to the only wire left. Thank you.
Great video! I am trying to complete the installation of my new replacement pump and I am stuck. The old pump has 2 white wire (female connectors). The new pump has a thick RED wire (male) and the thin black wire (female). They sent a red fuse (male one end female on the other end). Trying to reconnect I’ve tried different combinations - get stuck. Short black wire from switch (green clip female end) fits nothing. Won’t connect to any pump wire. White wire from switch ok. Do I have the wrong pump? Should I change an end? Called rug doctor twice - no cb yet. Thanks for your great video and help!!!!!!!!
I think we spoke on the phone and figured it out. On some machines the ends don't match up or fit together depending on the age of the machine. I personally remove the connectors and use wire nuts. You could also replace with the same type of connectors if you like.
I have the wide track it has 3 wires. What is the 3rd wire for. When i ordered the pump i didnt know that it took two. So it sat for a while until i got the 2nd pump. Now I'm so confused with the wiring. Only one pump originally had the diode. So does both pumps get the fuse to replace the diode.
nice work. mine sprays just for a few seconds while holding the red button then the spray will stop and be very weak. if i hold the red button down for more the 30 seconds. it will not spray and the carpet will not be wet. just really hot. is it possible that some ofthe motor hoses could be clogged up? ive used other soulutions in my rug doctor. not just rug doctor shampoo?? hell ive used Awessome powder, laundrt detergent, pine soil, and rug doctor shampoo.
Rug Doctor pumps do not do well with powder detergent. Do not use anything in the pump other than Extractor Detergent and maybe an Odor Removing product designed to be used in Extractors. There are line filters and in the clean water thank that will get clogged or gummed up. Check that as it could be your issue. If not take it to you local Vac Shop. Call and make sure they repair Rug Doctor before making the trip.
@@ClassicVacuum put one in to night it was a nightmare To open the two nuts on the bottom of the motor ended brakeing the plastic on the bottom a 30 min job took 4 hours I had to repair the bottom of the machine with glassfiber .thank for replying
I must've ordered for a different model. The pump I rec'd looks like this one but my Rug Doctor Mighty Pro has blue wire connectors and the red male blade connector that came with the pump (fuse link) doesn't fit into the female blue connector on the machine. I think to get myself running, I'm going to butt splice the blue connector off of my old diode onto the end of the fuse link.
I couldn't get through the entire video, but here are suggestions to help avoid borking parts during the first few steps of the removal process: 1. The spray hose can be loosened as instructions request, by sliding back the clamp side of the brass dram connector. 2. If you need to reuse the cap nuts, pry upward from underneath on each side of the retainers with a pair of screwdrivers or similar tools. 3. Avoid stripping phillips screws by using the drill's low speed and, before operating the driver, seat the bit well and apply enough pressure to keep it from backing out.
Hi can you give me a bit of advice my pump works fine with the hand tool button is pressed, on machine but when I turn it to carpet and press the button on the top of the handle nothing comes out ? It's a new machine only used 2 or 3 times my mate bought it new and has lost the recipe or I would claim the warranty hope you can help thank from Scott in Scotland
Hi classic vacuum & everyone else. I need the wiring diagram for a Rugdoctor mighty pro X3 model MP-C3, with the 2 2 rocker switches in the main body as well as the white reset button, I can find diagrams with the rocker switches and the reset button in the handle but not in the main body, please help classic vac or anyone else please. Great video learned a lot thankyou.
Thankyou I will contact that link to try and get the information I need, If their based in North America I'm not sure they will be able to help though, my thinking is my Rugdoctor model mp-c3 might be a European model but I'm not sure, Thankyou for your kindness I'm very grateful.
Hey Aaron, what a great and in depth video you have made. Please keep up the good work. I am from the UK, and I have the same machine. The problem being is the front brush does not oscillate, everything else works fine. Any ideas that may help...?
Thank you for the feedback. It is most likely the "Drive Motor" classicvac.com/brush-drive-motor-rug-doctor-mighty-pro-x3-wide-track-quick-dry/ If the motor is getting power than replace the motor. You can also test the motor directly. Some times the motor can fall apart. If this is the case you will see the silver end separating from the black body.
It depends on the how the connectors are configured in your machine. It does not really matter. I would connect the thin wire to the fuse if I had a choice. I would personally wire it Hot > Fuse > Diode > Pump > Ground.
We do clean clean all machines when servicing an item. This video only shows how to change the pump and nothing more. Next time we could clean the machine before making the video. Thank you for your constructive criticism.
Best video on youtube for Rug Doctor water pump replacement! A couple of suggestions ... remove the wheel and axle AFTER you remove the panel, take a couple pictures of where the wiring and tubes are arranged around the axle. When putting the unit back together, install the axle BEFORE you replace the panel so you ensure a clear path from one axle hole to the other around the wires and tubes. Would also highly suggest using screw clamps (less than $1 each) for easy installation, and in event you need to remove the clamps at a later time. Great job!
Thank you for the comment. I totally agree with the screw clamps. A small price to pay for a huge improvement should you even need to remove the hoses again!
Thank you so much for posting. We love our Rug Doctor and changing the pump ourselves will save us a few bucks. Saving money is why we bought it in the first place.
Thank you! Just replaced my pump and it’s good as new! I had my X3 at a local vacuum replace place for the past 6 months because he said he couldn’t find the past. Found it online and replaced it in 90 minutes. Great video.
Glad it helped!
Great video! Worst part was cutting the clamps off. You did a great job of making this easy. Thanks!
Picked up one of these, very clean for 5 bucks, wouldn't spray. They even put a new pump in it. After talking it apart 2 times I figured it out. They had inlet outlet reversed, left the diode in line and had it powered backwards. Thanks for the vid.
Great to hear!
Is there anyway you can update this video. They changed the structure of the rug doctor
Thank you worked 1st try. 73 yr old grandma
That's great, good job!
Hi is there a video to demonstrate how to change the rug doctor brush motor? I've looked everywhere. Great instructions thanks.
I went to use my Rug Doctor last night. Vacuumed, made up the mix & filled the tank, pre-treated the area, & then no spray. The pump looked like the one in this demo. I unscrewed the metal plates on each end of the pump, which hold the plastic fittings in place. The arrow on the pump indicates the flow direction. Inside the base of the arrow side there is a heavy spring & a metal piston. In this piston is check valve which allows water to only flow in one direction. Under the opposite side of the pump, the one that the arrow points to, is a small spring with an attached ball that also serves as a check valve. The metal piston was stuck inside thee pump housing. Took it out, & noticed a small amount of what appeared to be some kind of rust-like deposit. Cleaned the piston & the channel it rides in with some good metal polish, so that the piston is free to move. Now I have to put everything back together. I don't have many hours on the machine, but have had it for a number of years. The only issue I had with it before this was the suction hose strainer falling of in the tank. Needless to say, I was a bit pissed off when I discovered that no water was being sprayed. I feel confident that the pump will spray again, but for how long is anyone's guess.
Sometimes the black flow plungers get deformed (epically when vinegar is used). The coil could also be bad. I did have one a few weeks back, I was trying to figure out why it would not pump and could not figure it out either.
Easy Excellent instructor made it a breeze Thank You!!
Worked great.I did get the pump on backwords.go figure.Ha ha but you learn from your mistakes.i will be 72 years on the 7th of Jan.I think do pretty good.thanks so much.
good teaching
Great video. You had a good camera operator.
What was the original problem that required the pump to be replaced? I ask because mine is not spraying and the vacuum doesn't seem to be creating suction from the base although there is a strong suction when checking by removing the filter in the clear dome. Any suggestions?
Great video dude. I opened up my rug doctor it has 2 pumps
Thank you so much. I did It! I actually did it and it works like new again! It only cost me a couple knuckles but it's all good...lol
Couldn’t do it without your help
Thanks agan
Glad I could help!
Now I know where the pump is, thanks!!
Mine is leaking profusely when you spray directly below that area of the pump. Before taking it apart is that the pump gone bad?
Hard to say. I've seen the elbows or even the sides of the pump crack. Best to dig into it before ordering parts.
Eric, excellent video, however, the wire connection section part of the video was stopped; I couldn't view how to reconnect the four wires. My old pump had two white wires. The new pump has a thick and thin black wire. I read below your answer is to connect the fuse to the thin black wire. Okay, got that part, now where do I connect the other end of the fuse, to the black or white wire? Then I assume the thick black wire coming from the pump connects to the only wire left. Thank you.
Great video! I am trying to complete the installation of my new replacement pump and I am stuck. The old pump has 2 white wire (female connectors). The new pump has a thick RED wire (male) and the thin black wire (female). They sent a red fuse (male one end female on the other end). Trying to reconnect I’ve tried different combinations - get stuck. Short black wire from switch (green clip female end) fits nothing. Won’t connect to any pump wire. White wire from switch ok. Do I have the wrong pump? Should I change an end? Called rug doctor twice - no cb yet. Thanks for your great video and help!!!!!!!!
I think we spoke on the phone and figured it out. On some machines the ends don't match up or fit together depending on the age of the machine. I personally remove the connectors and use wire nuts. You could also replace with the same type of connectors if you like.
Do you know how long I've looked for this type of video....sweet beard of Zeus Hallelujah
I have the wide track it has 3 wires. What is the 3rd wire for. When i ordered the pump i didnt know that it took two. So it sat for a while until i got the 2nd pump. Now I'm so confused with the wiring. Only one pump originally had the diode. So does both pumps get the fuse to replace the diode.
nice work. mine sprays just for a few seconds while holding the red button then the spray will stop and be very weak. if i hold the red button down for more the 30 seconds. it will not spray and the carpet will not be wet. just really hot. is it possible that some ofthe motor hoses could be clogged up? ive used other soulutions in my rug doctor. not just rug doctor shampoo?? hell ive used Awessome powder, laundrt detergent, pine soil, and rug doctor shampoo.
Rug Doctor pumps do not do well with powder detergent. Do not use anything in the pump other than Extractor Detergent and maybe an Odor Removing product designed to be used in Extractors. There are line filters and in the clean water thank that will get clogged or gummed up. Check that as it could be your issue. If not take it to you local Vac Shop. Call and make sure they repair Rug Doctor before making the trip.
Great video. I could do with your advice the brush on my rug doctor is starting to stop any help please
You may need a dew brush drive motor.
@@ClassicVacuum put one in to night it was a nightmare
To open the two nuts on the bottom of the motor ended brakeing the plastic on the bottom a 30 min job took 4 hours I had to repair the bottom of the machine with glassfiber .thank for replying
I must've ordered for a different model. The pump I rec'd looks like this one but my Rug Doctor Mighty Pro has blue wire connectors and the red male blade connector that came with the pump (fuse link) doesn't fit into the female blue connector on the machine. I think to get myself running, I'm going to butt splice the blue connector off of my old diode onto the end of the fuse link.
I couldn't get through the entire video, but here are suggestions to help avoid borking parts during the first few steps of the removal process:
1. The spray hose can be loosened as instructions request, by sliding back the clamp side of the brass dram connector.
2. If you need to reuse the cap nuts, pry upward from underneath on each side of the retainers with a pair of screwdrivers or similar tools.
3. Avoid stripping phillips screws by using the drill's low speed and, before operating the driver, seat the bit well and apply enough pressure to keep it from backing out.
Hi can you give me a bit of advice my pump works fine with the hand tool button is pressed, on machine but when I turn it to carpet and press the button on the top of the handle nothing comes out ? It's a new machine only used 2 or 3 times my mate bought it new and has lost the recipe or I would claim the warranty hope you can help thank from Scott in Scotland
I would guess it's a bad switch or loos connection. Check all the wire connectors to both the Red and Black switch inside the machine.
Hi classic vacuum & everyone else. I need the wiring diagram for a Rugdoctor mighty pro X3 model MP-C3, with the 2 2 rocker switches in the main body as well as the white reset button, I can find diagrams with the rocker switches and the reset button in the handle but not in the main body, please help classic vac or anyone else please. Great video learned a lot thankyou.
We have this, contact sales@classicvac.com as we can send that info.
Thankyou I will contact that link to try and get the information I need, If their based in North America I'm not sure they will be able to help though, my thinking is my Rugdoctor model mp-c3 might be a European model but I'm not sure, Thankyou for your kindness I'm very grateful.
Hey Aaron, what a great and in depth video you have made. Please keep up the good work. I am from the UK, and I have the same machine. The problem being is the front brush does not oscillate, everything else works fine. Any ideas that may help...?
Thank you for the feedback. It is most likely the "Drive Motor"
classicvac.com/brush-drive-motor-rug-doctor-mighty-pro-x3-wide-track-quick-dry/
If the motor is getting power than replace the motor. You can also test the motor directly. Some times the motor can fall apart. If this is the case you will see the silver end separating from the black body.
@@ClassicVacuum You are a star Aaron, lots of love from here in the UK 🇬🇧
can the rug doctor overheat and shut off?
Hi I have the red And Clear one the room on the bottom got stuck again, one time I was able to fix it this time it won't budge.
help please.
The Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner or DCC-1 is a whole different animal. Lots of screws, much cheaper parts.
What if your brush runs on both tool and carpet setting ? What could be the problem there ?
Mine does that too. Probably the way it was designed.
Between the thick and thin black wires coming from the new pump, which one connects to the fuse?
It depends on the how the connectors are configured in your machine. It does not really matter. I would connect the thin wire to the fuse if I had a choice. I would personally wire it Hot > Fuse > Diode > Pump > Ground.
What does it cost to have someone replace this?
Thanks for the video kind sir!!
You are welcome.
Did you order your pump directly from rug doctor?
+TheBritlabrat Yes Falls Vacuum is an authorized Rug Doctor dealer and warranty service location. We get our parts from the company.
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Offset sheet metal snips cut the clamps right off.
I would pay money to see ol genius here get shocked
No offense but wouldn’t it be nice if you took a rag and cleaned the machine up a bit before you put it back together?
We do clean clean all machines when servicing an item. This video only shows how to change the pump and nothing more. Next time we could clean the machine before making the video. Thank you for your constructive criticism.
Totally wrong dude. The new fuse is a replacement for the diode. Guess some people don’t read the manual.
We don't need no stinking directions.
Who else wants to see ol brainiac^^ get shocked? Ha
dude you couldnt even figure out how the quick disconnect comes apart for the water line. Why dont you leave the educational videos to those who know
Do you have a link to your video?