Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Here we show how to replace a rug doctor pump. This is applicable for to all Rug doctor might pro, X3, and wide track.
Here we have a Rug doctor Machine which has a symptom of no spray. The machine turns and the motor runs. Suction appears to function. However, the machine does not spray. There are two things that commonly cause this. The first which is very easy fix is that inside this water reservoir container there is a metal screen that goes over the water intake.
The most common reason these do not spray is that the pump has failed. This is pretty normal. There's some other electrical issues up in the handle with switches that can cause that as well. But that is pretty rare and it is also a royal pain to fix. So we're going to do a pump replacement on this right now because that's the most likely issue if you have not spray.
Parts Required: Rug Doctor Pump - P4XXA, 12158, 12139
vacuumsrus.com/product/cleaning/vacuum-parts/rug-doctor/rug-doctor-pump
3/8" to 5/8" hose clamps:
lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-TRIDON-3-8-in-to-5-8-in-dia-Stainless-Steel-Adjustable-Clamp/1001060476
There are a couple different part numbers these pumps are known under including p4xxa, 12158, 12139. There is a theoretical difference in wattage and pressure between the different part numbers. I have not been able to perceive an actual difference in spray volume or velocity between the 50 and 60 watt pumps spray however so I've never really cared which one I use.
The entire transcript of this video is here: vacuumsrus.com/how-to-replace-a-pump-in-a-rug-doctor
If you don't feel 200% confident completing this rug doctor repair yourself these two stores are authorized rug doctor service centers in Colorado
Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too – Arvada Store
8025 Sheridan Blvd. Unit X
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 455-3096
vacuumsrus.com/vacuums-r-us-and-sewing-too-arvada-store
Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too – Boulder Store
3005 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-8913
vacuumsrus.com/vacuums-r-us-and-sewing-too-boulder-store
Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too – Fort Collins Store
501 Riverside Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 223-7327
vacuumsrus.com/vacuums-r-us-and-sewing-too-fort-collins-store
Here we show how to replace a rug doctor pump. This is applicable for to all Rug doctor might pro, X3, and wide track.
Here we have a Rug doctor Machine which has a symptom of no spray. The machine turns and the motor runs. Suction appears to function. However, the machine does not spray. There are two things that commonly cause this. The first which is very easy fix is that inside this water reservoir container there is a metal screen that goes over the water intake.
The most common reason these do not spray is that the pump has failed. This is pretty normal. There's some other electrical issues up in the handle with switches that can cause that as well. But that is pretty rare and it is also a royal pain to fix. So we're going to do a pump replacement on this right now because that's the most likely issue if you have not spray.
Parts Required: Rug Doctor Pump - P4XXA, 12158, 12139
vacuumsrus.com/product/cleaning/vacuum-parts/rug-doctor/rug-doctor-pump
3/8" to 5/8" hose clamps:
lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-TRIDON-3-8-in-to-5-8-in-dia-Stainless-Steel-Adjustable-Clamp/1001060476
There are a couple different part numbers these pumps are known under including p4xxa, 12158, 12139. There is a theoretical difference in wattage and pressure between the different part numbers. I have not been able to perceive an actual difference in spray volume or velocity between the 50 and 60 watt pumps spray however so I've never really cared which one I use.
The entire transcript of this video is here: vacuumsrus.com/how-to-replace-a-pump-in-a-rug-doctor
If you don't feel 200% confident completing this rug doctor repair yourself these two stores are authorized rug doctor service centers in Colorado
Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too – Arvada Store
8025 Sheridan Blvd. Unit X
Arvada, CO 80003
(303) 455-3096
vacuumsrus.com/vacuums-r-us-and-sewing-too-arvada-store
Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too – Boulder Store
3005 28th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-8913
vacuumsrus.com/vacuums-r-us-and-sewing-too-boulder-store
Vacuums R Us & Sewing Too – Fort Collins Store
501 Riverside Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 223-7327
vacuumsrus.com/vacuums-r-us-and-sewing-too-fort-collins-store
