Questions & Answers for: shop vac motor runs suction

Vac there is no suction If it sounds like the vacuum motor is running then you have a clog. Clean out any hoses where a clog may be. If the vacuum motor does not sound like it is running then you will

SHOP VAC STOPPED WORKING AFTER USING IT FOR A WHILE If by stopped working you mean that it no longer has any suction, then check the hose for a clog and also clean all the filters. If you mean that it

...shop vac can I run my sears shop vac without the paper bag, for dry pickup? Just do it. The vacuum cleaner is made to handle both dry dust and wet dust to include sucking up water. Notice the little ...

shop vac for cleaning up water you must remove the filter. The filter is for dust particles not for water I would replace your filter and dump the water out from the shop vac, Also after each time you

...motor runs, belt running. clogs, som,e times on the bottom there is a pan and a hose opening secured, if its clogged, it won't work, open the bottom where there should be a small latch, also I have ...

...was throwing sparks,replaced brushes now running way too quiet and reduced suction.Help Motor Marked AC15D-B182 pentalpa hong kong that is a tough question, i would have it looked at. any vac

weak suction shop vac weak suction motor runs fine Is the tank filled completely with dirt?  When was the filter last replaced or cleaned?

no suction at floor but suction where bag attaches. Modern vac motors are polarized and cannot be made to run backwards. Take it to your local vac repair shop and let a professional repair it for you

...shop vac 4.0 has no suction If the motor is turning on then the issue is one of three things blocked exhaust, blocked intake or the fan that moves the air is loose on the motor . The last doesn't ...

...and a brushroll motor. If the brush is turning but the vac motor isn't running it would not pick up anything. Could be a bad switch or a bad vac motor. Take it to your local vac shop for