F7
Jimmy
Motor Imbalance / Fan Damage Fault
F7 displayed, vacuum vibrates strongly and is noisy, especially at high power
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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
Foreign object ingested into motor fan, Bent or chipped fan blades, Worn motor bearings, Misaligned motor mount
How to Fix / Troubleshooting
Safety first: Turn OFF the vacuum, remove the battery, and do not continue to run a vibrating motor as it can fail catastrophically.
- Step 1 – Check for blockages: Remove dust cup and cyclone. Inspect the motor inlet area for foreign objects.
- Step 2 – Listen to motor: With cyclone removed (if safe per manual), briefly run the motor at low power. If vibration and noise persist, the fan or bearings are likely damaged.
- Step 3 – Inspect motor mount (advanced): Open the handheld body and check that the motor assembly is firmly secured in its rubber mounts.
- Step 4 – Replace motor assembly: If the fan is damaged or bearings are noisy, replace the entire main motor assembly. This is a technician-level repair.
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Repair Difficulty
Professional Required
5/5
Required Part
Main Motor Assembly
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