Husqvarna Brush Upright Cutoff Failure

Brushes spin even when the unit is in upright (storage) position

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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

Faulty tilt/upright position switch, Stuck relay on PCB, Misadjusted mechanical linkage that fails to actuate switch

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety: Unplug the Husqvarna carpet cleaner. Do not store with brushes running.

  • Locate tilt switch: At the base of the handle, find the upright position switch or sensor.
  • Test switch: Use a multimeter to verify that the switch changes state when the handle is moved from upright to operating position. Replace the Husqvarna tilt switch if faulty.
  • Check linkage: Ensure the handle movement properly engages the switch actuator. Adjust or repair linkage as needed.
  • PCB relay: If the switch is good but brushes still run, the brush relay on the PCB may be stuck closed and the board should be replaced.
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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Upright Position Switch
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