Henry Imbalanced Motor / Loose Components

Excessive vibration or rattling when motor is running

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Damaged fan impeller, Loose motor mounting bolts, Foreign object in fan, Worn motor bearings

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug before opening the motor housing.

  • Inspect fan area:
    • Open the motor compartment and check the fan for broken blades or debris.
    • Remove any foreign objects.
  • Check motor mounts:
    • Tighten motor mounting screws and ensure rubber mounts are intact.
  • Assess bearings:
    • Spin the motor shaft by hand; if rough or noisy, replace the vacuum motor assembly.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Vacuum Motor Assembly
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