Sebo X4 Difficult to Push

[cheesewonton]

Personally, I favor the C3.1 over the D4 especially with the old ET-C powerhead equipped.

Absolutely ! The C3.1, especially the later models with the more powerful motor, are still the nicest Sebo canisters to use. On mine I replaced the original hose with their new 8 foot long C/K hose that has an off-on switch for the power nozzle and the wand connection integrated into the hose end. I also bought the later all metal telescopic wand. It is one of the nicest to use canister vacuums I have.

 

[centralsweeper63]

The c3.1 looks like a really nice mchine.

 

[SeboU1]

I’ve been after a C3.1 for a while, but I’ve seen that their cord reels seem to be problem. I like that they essentially give you everything that their flagship upright (X1 or X4) had at the time. I’m sure that ET C power nozzle was their most durable, since it was used on the versamatics.

 

[centralsweeper63]

I have no clue what the little dial does. Could anyone tell me please.

 

[SeboU1]

I have no clue what the little dial does. Could anyone tell me please.

I would imagine that you are referring to the ET h nozzle? The “little dial” seams to adjust the way that the brush roll contours to different piles of carpet. I would recommend this video from IBAISAIC at 25:05

 

[centralsweeper63]

I have watched all his videos pretty much. Thank you very much though.

 

[cheesewonton]

I have no clue what the little dial does. Could anyone tell me please.

Height adjuster. It raises or lowers a little wheel under the center of the nozzle base and that changes the height of the brush roll above the carpet so you can adjust for different pile depths.

 

[cheesewonton]

I’ve been after a C3.1 for a while, but I’ve seen that their cord reels seem to be problem. I like that they essentially give you everything that their flagship upright (X1 or X4) had at the time. I’m sure that ET C power nozzle was their most durable, since it was used on the versamatics.

ET-Cs and their brother ET-350e's are great power nozzles. No height adjustment but none is really needed.

 

[centralsweeper63]

Ah, thanks. I thought it had something to do with that though IBAISIAC didn't fully know what it did.

 

[SeboU1]

Further update. The new brush roll has now worn in slightly and the X4 is just as difficult to push as before. When I had the X4 at the dealer to be looked at, the dealer did not think it felt abnormal in use. I’m assuming that this is just how the X series are after some use on a new brush roll. Once the X has had some use and the brush wears slightly, the machine sucks down to the carpets more making it harder to push. I do wonder if the squeegee might be to blame, it appears to have some wear?

 

[centralsweeper63]

It sounds like a bucket of problems.

 

[panasonicvac]

They're definitely easier to push without a squeegee on.

 

[SeboU1]

I will say that even from the day I opened my X4, it seemed to be tuned more aggressively. I never got the feeling that it was skimming the carpet other than a brand new brush roller.

They're definitely easier to push without a squeegee on.

I did test I a bit ago without the sealing strip, and it was a bit easier to push. I find that with a brush roll that has some wear, it really lowers down to the carpets. I don’t believe there is an issue with the servo motor, as it does adjust properly on rugs. I’ve never heard anyone say that these are hard to push.