How to Replace the Carbon Brushes and Motor on a Sebo X1 Vacuum Cleaner

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If you are having trouble with your Sebo X1 vacuum motor, the problem could lie with the carbon brushes. In this video, Helen explains what carbon brushes are and replaces them, as well as the whole motor on a Sebo vacuum.

[robviolin]

Your vid saves people lots of money and headaches. It shows how most people can fix their own stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[bifilm]

As others have said - an extremely well made video - I ordered a new motor for my X4, and the replacement routine is very very similar. Do be sure that if its motor no 5471, that the belt you have fitted is no 5463. This info comes from an advisory sheet that came with the motor, and is dated 11.2011, so it may be a well known fact by now.  An absolutely first class service from eSpares - it was ordered at 5.15pm one day, and with me by noon the next. Had the motor fitted and the cleaner back in action in just over three quarters of an hour, thanks to the video. Five stars!

[kirkyandka]

Thanks for posting this, I found it very helpfull. The problem I had with my Sebo X4 was motor bearing failure at the drive pulley side. I could not fathom out how to get the motor apart. It turns out that the two screws holding the motor together are located under the brush boxes, you have to remove these first. The pulley is screwed onto the shaft ( right hand thread ), remove this then get a little puller on the bearing. I got a new bearing from my local engineering shop £ 4.20, rebuilt it and off like New again.

[eSpares]

@zakdonba We are due to do a series of videos on Miele soon, but no dates yet.

[dora]

Brilliant clear video, than you. 19 year old brushes were worn right down to the stubs, great service from espares

[danielrobinson]

Any tips to get the cable out the board. Mine is stuck and I don't want to break it pulling it out

[Robert-bcqn]

Great help. I have a very original model bought back in 1995 and it has worked flawlessly. It has started to play up so I have taken it apart and the brushes were non-existent. The only issue is, they do not have spade terminals!! I am assuming that I will have to try to put terminals on the end of the wires.

[zakdonba]

Wonderful explanation, very useful! Could you do the same on a Miele Vacuum Cleaner? All the best!

[eSpares]

Whilst the job should be almost identical please see your manual for any variations. Thanks.

[mattjones]

Excellent video! Very thorough demonstration.

[RyanSellman]

Fun little fact, eSpares: Sebo makes a commercial model of the X1, called the Windsor Sensor XP. Windsor is Sebo's commercial brand.

[patriciabrown]

Brilliantly explained video. Worked perfectly for me. Thanks

[JulieJackson]

My wonderful plasterer vacuumed up some water after cleaning up plaster power. My X4 model now has an electrical burning smell. I have thoroughly cleaned it out but it still has a smell, the longer I use it. Speculation as to the cause? New motor needed per chance?

[ManpreetSingh-voro]

Hello please mam >>you can explain the uses of shunt motor ?

[anndavies]

GREAT video and VERY helpful!BUT I had a nightmare getting the spade connectors out of the old brushes!  The spade has a small barb on it which allows the spade to go into the fitting easily but not to come out. It was impossible to get a grip on the spade connectors using pliers, as suggested. It was possible to gently lever the spades partly out using a small screwdriver, and then getting a pair of long nose pliers on them, but no amount of pulling and wiggling them about would release them.In the end, the solution was to force a small screwdriver into the slot in the plastic which the spade goes into, pushing it down the side of the spade and then levering the spade out.

[nernhoj]

my numatic vacuum cleaner after turning on will cause smoke what do u think might be the problem? do i need to change the carbon brushes or the whole motor?

[adamtamow]

Can I have see video how to change the pulley from the motor brushes in sebo bs?

[pamelapap]

hello. I just purchased a Sebo Essential G. I got a good price for it since it was the one on display at the store. Or i thought i got a good deal.... The suction on the power head is very minimal. The brush works fine. The handle suction is great. Or maybe this is what i should expect from this vacuum...?
If you could give me any advice I would greatly appreciate it . I would like to get some honest feedback.

[tracywarman]

My Sebo X1.1 is no longer raising when it needs to go from my laminate flooring to my carpet. It makes a loud screeching noise. It Hoover's the laminate fine though. What do you suggest please?

[collineverett]

Hi the spring on the orange debris removing flap has snapped is it replacable