Being an electrical appliance, vacuum cleaners also have a certain life after which they start to feel like they’re not useful anymore. You might be planning on throwing away your old vacuum cleaner, to buy a new one.
Just don’t throw out the old vacuum cleaner yet, no matter vacuum cleaner isn’t functioning anymore. Isn’t it great, if the electrical components from your vacuum cleaner can be used into making some other useful device.
Wondering how? Read below to get an insight on vacuum motor uses and how you can convert your old vacuum motor into something that’ll stay around for a long time.
What Does a Vacuum Motor Do?
Most electrical appliances have a motor present inside them, operating on AC (mostly), this motor is essential for the normal working of your electrical device, and same is the case with your vacuum cleaner.
A vacuum motor acts as a source of suction in your vacuum cleaner. Give me a chance to explain how! Your vacuum cleaner is equipped with a fan, which is responsible for sucking in air, along with dirt particles.
What’s responsible for working the fan? The answer is obvious: vacuum motors!
Is the motor in your vacuum cleaner faulty? Don’t worry, here are some of the Best-Selling Replaceable Vacuum Motors You can choose which motor is the one that fits your vacuum cleaner. Don’t forget to read the exact model of your vacuum cleaner.
Below are some some possible uses of your broken vacuum cleaner. Find which one is right for you!
Using Vacuum as a Blower
You can save a lump-sum amount of cash by deciding NOT to buy a leaf blower, that is, if you don’t have to use it every week.
The reason I said this is because vacuum motors can be used as a leaf blower, performing the same function of blowing out dust, debris and allergens from every corner of your house.
However, obviously, it won’t function as efficiently as an actual leaf blower. Why not to use when its for free, right?
Here’s how you can turn a Shop Vac into a Blower
Using Vacuum as a Wind Turbine
Guess what? You can now create a small amount of electricity at home, to power your appliances! You have everything you need, that is, the old vacuum motor that you were planning to throw away. This all can be fun on the other side.
All you need now is direction.
Here’s how you can convert your Vacuum Cleaner into a Wind Turbine, Thank me later!
Recycling Your Old Vacuum Cleaner
Recycling old vacuum parts, or electronics in general is a great way to reduce hazardous components being spread in the environment.
Generally speaking, 90% of the components that make up a vacuum cleaner are recyclable. The recycled parts of your vacuum cleaner can help manufacturers make useful products.
For instance, shampoos. Who knew that shampoo bottles are made from some recycled vacuum parts, it’s crazy, isn’t it?
Most people simply just dispose of their electronics, which has given rise to “e-waste”. The growing amount of “e-waste” has a HUGE influence on the environment and, not in a good way.
The metallic parts of your vacuum cleaners can be sold as well, it’s not going to give you much, but it’ll do a splendid job in preserving the environment, which has much more worth than money.
So its not always the only solution to throw out your non-functioning vacuum cleaner. Instead you should try saving some bucks if you can by try fixing it again (You can get an idea if your vacuum cleaner is worth repairing) or transforming it into something helpful.
How Does a Vacuum Motor Work?
Being one of the vital components in vacuum cleaners, motors are quite easy to understand.
The motor in a vacuum cleaner is connected to a fan. During the fan’s motion, it takes up air and any dust, debris, or allergens along with the air.
After that, the sucked-in air, along with dust, is pushed into the vacuum cleaner’s dirt compartment which is either a dust bag or canister.
Now, here’s the million-dollar question: How can a motor withstand so much air, I mean, there’s got to be air pressure too right?
Well, your vacuum cleaner is equipped with an exhaust system that lets air out from one side, allowing your vacuum cleaner’s electric motor to work as it should, and neglecting any chances of air pressure.
Conclusion
Motors are a critical aspect of every electrical device, and they sure are a crucial aspect in terms of the normal functioning of a vacuum cleaner as well.
But every vacuum cleaner has a particular life expectancy. On average 7-8 years, or 10, at max. However, don’t just throw away your old buddy yet, it can still provide you service, or to the environment. And never ignore the fun side of transforming a broken vacuum cleaner into something useful!
Hoping that the above article would have helped you in gaining knowledge on vacuum motors, their uses, and how these vacuum motor work.
Hi Everyone.
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