Recent content by datamonkee

Status update: I had ordered a fan online and performed the installation today. I vacuumed a few rooms and it runs perfectly! The culprit was definitely the fan. I would like to thank all of you on this thread that helped me diagnose the problem, directing me to the issue, and giving me the...

Sorry it took so long, but I finally found time and courage to open up the machine. I have attached some photos. I think panasonicvac, DesiredName, and mieles5380leo were correct that there was an issue with the fan / impeller. It looks like the plastic fan piece was cracking and becoming...

Thanks for everyone's advice. Give me some time, and I will take apart my machine and take a closer look at the fan and bearings. This will take some time for me though. I will give an update when I do. Thanks, all.

panasonicvac, i think you are correct. i was looking at my own video and realized that there really is no slippage of the belt and motor wheel. So, the issue is likely closer to the motor. I actually cancelled my belt order, cuz i don't think that is the issue any more. i will take a part my...

blackheart, excellent idea. i have uploaded the video to here: basically, the first instance is the low level power setting. the second instant is the high level power setting. btw, there is a hint of burnt something/plastic smell when i am running the vacuum cleaner once this issue started.

mieles5380leo, thanks for the info. i will check for the motor pulling too much current, as you recommended. i just looked up bad bearings on youtube. i suppose that is a possibility. I'm not looking fwd to taking apart the motor. =( what did you mean by "The fan blade though is a likely culprit."

Thanks for the advice. i will check the fan. btw, i received the replacement part that i ordered. I had ordered a B014-0814B belt, which the Riccar site says fits my R10Sand. But, when I received it, i realized that the belt is not the same as the belt I have in the vacuum cleaner. It's very...

Blackheart, good idea. I opened the bag container, turned on the machine at low setting, and the bag did inflate pretty quickly. So, it does not appear clogged. good suggestion. panasonicvac, interesting idea. i hope that's not the case, but it's probably the case. I should receive my new belt...

I have a ~10 year old R10Sand that has worked fine for a decade. Recently, all of a sudden, I have noticed that the motor is running magnitudes faster than normal. This is the equivalent of a car running at 9000 rpm on first gear. Anyways, I was wondering if anyone may have encountered this...