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ORFELD EV-660-S222: Vacuum cleaner circuit not working, trying to understand why

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:04:25 -0700

Hello, i'm trying to understand why the circuit board of EV660 is not working correctly.

Basically when i push the ON/OFF button, no power is sent to the vacuum motor, because there is no voltage on the two connectors.

In picture 1 you can se the two orange pins/connectors going to the vacuum engine, to provide 22.5V DC and make it run.
I've tested the on/off switch for continuity on pins and i can measure that when you press it there is continuity between lines, but when it's not pressed, red and black line are not connected. The voltage between theese two lines is 24.51V DC, delivered by the battery pack underneath the circuit. In picture 1 you can see how the battery pack is charged, through the 4 wires on the right side, connecting to the wall charger.
Picture 3 is the battery pack and the missing voltage of 22.5V expected to power the vacuum engine.

What else can i check?

https://imgur.com/a/pVZvcTF

Thanks for your help

⟐ Commented June 09, 2025 at 3:04 MST

Kenmore 78423: How do I clean my vacuum filter?

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:58:57 -0700

The suction in my vacuum is weak, I think it might be a filter issue, how do I clean the filter?

⟐ Answered March 16, 2026 at 3:58 MST

Handheld Vacuum: dirt devil scorpion plus max - dirt cup inlet flap has gone missing

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:19:04 -0700

I have a dirt devil scorpion plus max - SD30025B. somewhere, somehow the little rubber flap on the inside of the dirt cup has gone missing. It's the 'cover' that keeps dirt from going back out of the dirt cup when the vacuum is in use. Wondering if anyone has ideas about how to craft a replacement. I can't find that an official replacement part is available for sale.

⟐ Answered December 19, 2023 at 6:19 MST

Kenmore 78423: There's a hole in my vacuum hose

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:02:47 -0700

I think there’s a hole in my vacuum hose, how do I find it?

⟐ Answer accepted November 13, 2018 at 18:02 MST

Handheld Vacuum Cleaner: Vacuum cleaner switches off immediately

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:45:05 -0700

I have this vacuum cleaner for only 3 months. It stopped working - when I press the switch button, the 3 LED flashing, motor is running for half a second and the device is switching off.

The device has 1 switch button: first press - half speed, second press - maximal speed. third press- switches off.

I checked the motor capacitor - it is ok. I connected the battery to the motor - it works continuously, thus the battery is not faulty.

The voltage that comes to the motor after pressing the switch button once is about 2v (even for lower speed looks too low). The motor designated voltage is 7.4v.

Any help will be highly appreciated.

⟐ Edited by author September 03, 2021 at 7:45 MST

Ryobi VC120: Why does the vacuum not suck dirt even when powered on?

Tue, 14 Jun 2016 04:53:20 -0700

The vacuum is turned on, and I can hear it trying to suck the dirt up, but the vacuum is having a hard time pulling the dirt into itself.

⟐ Answer accepted June 14, 2016 at 4:53 MST

Car and Drivers Auto HandHeld Vacuum Bagless: Batteries won't charge.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:09:40 -0700

Batteries in hand held vacuum.

⟐ Answered March 25, 2026 at 14:09 MST

ORFELD EV-660-S222: Hoping you can put my mind to rest - I vacuum A LOT. 🤪

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 20:16:21 -0700

On the front of the dust bin, what does the line mean? The filter down to the line or the bottom up? Maybe either? Or, where the line is...above or below the word MAX. My line is below MAX - so I'm thinking it means from bottom up to line.

This is his is getting silly, now. 😅

Thanks!

Jodie | MEDFORD OR | 541-646-6942

⟐ Answered April 04, 2024 at 20:16 MST

Kenmore 78423: Speed become very slow

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:00:31 -0700

Suddenly my vacum cleaner speed become slow

⟐ Answer accepted December 19, 2023 at 6:00 MST

Kenmore 78423: Any advice on how to clean the pleated filter?

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 01:17:45 -0700

It is impossible to find any information on this vacuum on the internet! I see that this Kenmore model (115.78423210) has been discontinued, but I need to clean the pleated filter since I cannot find any replacement parts on this discontinued vacuum.

I am wondering if the part with the pleated filter can be soaked in a cleaning solution, or not (something like white vinegar). I also lost the foam filter (black on one side, white on the other) which goes next to the pleated yellow filter. I am unsure if the pleated filter is a HEPA filter or not, since there is no online manual for this particular model.

Having lost the foam black and white filter, the pleated filter is getting everything stuck between the pleats. Taking a toothbrush to the filter and brushing the debris out is no longer effective.

Any advice on whether I can soak the pleated filter?...or suggestions for another efficient way to clean it out?

Also any suggestions as to if there is a foam filter that I can buy which is compatible with this vacuum? (I measured the plastic casing of the pleated filter to see what size foam filter it would need and I measured about 4.25" x 4.25")

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented August 29, 2022 at 1:17 MST

ORFELD EV-660-S222: Replacement filters for EV 660-S222-22 vacuum

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:38:51 -0700

where can replacement filters for an EV-660-S222-22 vacuum be purchased?

thank you.

Kenmore 78423: Source of bin filters for the 115 series models?

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 11:09:41 -0700

I have one of these little vacuum cleaners, and it works a treat. But the bin filter needs replacing, and I have found it impossible to locate anything online to replace it. Every filter out there is for the 116 series; they are rectangular in shape and too large. The 115 series (this model) take a square filter about 4.25 or 4.5 inches on a side. If anyone has any idea where to find replacements, I would love to know.

Handheld Vacuum: Why is the wand stuck?

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 06:03:44 -0700

Not able to find the accurate Model number.. Here goes

Kenmore Intuituion Bagged Upright BU4018

i set the wand in the wrong way (reading Kenmore on the back instead of on the front) and wand is locked in) and now it's stuck.. when i press the lift-up button, i'm not able to pull the canister out.. havent vacuum the carpet for more 3 weeks because of it.. how to fix it?

⟐ Edited December 19, 2023 at 6:03 MST

Kenmore 78423: My power cord will not consistently rewind.

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:52:56 -0700

At times my power cord will rewind and at other times it will not. How do I fix this issue?