SEBO Carpet Cleaners Error Codes

1

Machine will not start, red LED 1 illuminated or flashing on SEBO carpet cleaner handle or body

Main Power Supply Interruption

10

Red LED 10 illuminated or flashing, brush head not recognized by main unit

Power Head Communication or Connection Fault

2

Red LED 2 illuminated or flashing, brush motor does not run on SEBO carpet cleaner power head

Brush Motor Overload or Failure

3

Red LED 3 illuminated or flashing, suction motor stops or will not start

Suction Motor Overheat or Motor Circuit Fault

4

Red LED 4 illuminated or flashing, brush height or head adjustment not working correctly

Brush Height Adjustment Fault

5

Red LED 5 illuminated or flashing, machine shuts down shortly after starting

Overcurrent Protection or Short Circuit

6

Red LED 6 illuminated or flashing, brush roller stops when contacting carpet

Brush Load Detection Fault

7

Red LED 7 illuminated or flashing, machine indicates bag or filter problem even after replacement

Bag/Filter Sensor Fault

8

Red LED 8 illuminated or flashing, machine indicates filter blockage despite new filters

Filter Blockage Detection Fault

9

Red LED 9 illuminated or flashing, machine shuts down when tilting or moving the handle

Handle Tilt or Safety Switch Fault

Symptom

Brush head is difficult to push on certain carpets

Excessive Brush Engagement or Suction Lock

Symptom

Brush roller continues to spin when machine is in upright parked position

Brush Shutoff Interlock Failure

Symptom

Brush roller does not spin but suction is normal

Brush Drive Failure

Symptom

Burning smell or hot plastic odor while using the carpet cleaner

Overheating Motor or Belt Slippage

Symptom

Carpet cleaner has very weak suction at the floor nozzle

Restricted Airflow in Suction Path

Symptom

Carpet cleaner head bounces or chatters on certain rugs

Head Chatter Due to Suction and Brush Interaction

Symptom

Carpet cleaner produces an unusual humming sound but brush and suction do not start

Stalled Motor or Low Voltage to Motor

Symptom

Carpet cleaner shuts off after a few minutes and restarts after cooling

Thermal Overload Tripping

Symptom

Carpet cleaner trips household circuit breaker or blows fuse when turned on

Electrical Short or Overcurrent Draw

Symptom

Carpet cleaner will not stand upright or the head will not lock in the upright position

Upright Lock or Pivot Mechanism Failure

Symptom

Carpet cleaner will not turn on when using the handle switch but works from main body switch (if separate)

Handle Control Switch or Wiring Fault

Symptom

Cord rewind (if equipped) does not retract or is stuck

Cord Reel Mechanism Jam

Symptom

Dust or fine powder escaping from exhaust or around bag compartment

Filtration System Leak

Symptom

Excessive vibration or rattling from the power head during use

Imbalanced Brush Roller or Loose Components

Symptom

Handle or hose loses suction while main body suction is strong

Partial Blockage in Hose or Wand

Symptom

Headlight (if equipped) not working but machine otherwise operates normally

Headlight Lamp or LED Failure

Symptom

Machine emits a high-pitched whistling noise during use

Air Leak or Small Obstruction in Air Path

Symptom

Machine is unusually loud or makes grinding noises during operation

Mechanical Bearing or Motor Noise

Symptom

Machine leaves streaks or fails to lift dirt effectively from carpet

Poor Agitation or Incorrect Brush Height

Symptom

Machine turns off when hose is fully extended or rotated

Intermittent Hose Wiring or Connection Fault

Symptom

Machine vibrates and makes a thumping noise when starting but then smooths out

Temporary Imbalance or Flat-Spotted Wheels

Symptom

On/off switch is intermittent or requires multiple presses to start

Worn or Contaminated Power Switch Contacts

Symptom

Static shocks when using the carpet cleaner on certain carpets

Static Electricity Build-Up

Symptom

Unpleasant musty or dusty odor from machine exhaust

Contaminated Bag or Filters