Toshiba Motor Bearing Wear / Foreign Object in Fan

Vacuum makes rattling or grinding noise from the motor area

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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

Worn motor bearings, Debris ingested into motor fan, Loose motor mounting screws, Cracked fan impeller

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Turn OFF and remove the battery. Do not run the vacuum if grinding is severe; this can cause further damage.

  • Step 1 – Check for loose parts: Gently shake the main body and listen for loose components. Tighten any accessible screws on the housing.
  • Step 2 – Inspect air path: Remove the dust bin and cyclone and look for foreign objects near the motor inlet.

Accessing the motor and fan usually requires full disassembly and should be done by a professional. A noisy motor assembly is typically replaced as a complete unit.

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Repair Difficulty

Hard 4/5

Required Part

Main Suction Motor Assembly
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