The part(s) or condition(s) listed below for the symptom Vacuum cleaner motor not working are ordered from most likely to least likely to occur. Check or test each item, starting with the items at the top of the page.
To determine if the switch is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the on-off switch does not have continuity, replace it.
First, test the power switch for continuity to ensure that the motor is getting power. If the power switch has continuity, ensure that the blower wheel turns freely and is clear of obstructions. If power is getting to the motor, and the motor turns freely, but the motor still won’t run, replace the motor.
First, test the power switch for continuity to ensure that the motor is getting power. If the power switch has continuity, ensure that the blower wheel turns freely and is clear of obstructions. If power is getting to the motor, and the motor turns freely, but the motor still won’t run, replace the fan motor.
First, test the power switch for continuity to ensure that the motor is getting power. If the power switch has continuity, ensure that the blower wheel turns freely and is clear of obstructions. If power is getting to the motor, and the motor turns freely, but the motor still won’t run check out the motor brush or brushes for burns or other damage.
