New Sanitaire motor

[mb_1981]

Is it just me or do the new all plastic Sanitaire motors smell 'funny' for lack of a better term after running for a bit?

 

[Sablekid]

I had a brand new Eureka commercial....(all plastic).Im not sure how similar they are in respect...but mine never had any strange smells after running for long periods.

 

[tolivac]

Didn't get any odors or smells from the three I have.

 

[gusherb]

I don't have a sanitaire with the newest motor, but my S634 smelled for a little bit. the SC-888 didn't.

 

[scvacuumguy]

We haven't had any problems yet and install a good many per week. I use the "off brand" Sanitaire replacement motor (same one used in the Perfect). It is just as good, if not nicer than the original Pancake motor.

 

[riccarstar]

Agree with reply #4 No funny smells or the like here either, install quite a few every week... a pretty nice motor.

 

[mb_1981]

Hmm, guess I'll let it run in a bit more and see if it goes away.

 

[riccarstar]

MB1981-
Try it and see... but check the motor often just to be sure everything is ok for the 1st month, if all is good then its good to go; if not and you see signs of scorching or excessive wear... swap the motor.

Riccarstar