Lindhaus Brush Motor 100/120V 450-500 (16″-18″) 050240080
$168.00
Genuine Lindhaus brush motor 450-500 (part# 050240080), the 100/120V motor that drives the brush roller in the 16 in. and 18 in. power brush heads of the Lindhaus RX450 Eco-Force, RX500 Eco-Force and RX Hepa.
The Lindhaus brush motor 450-500 (part# 050240080) is the genuine Lindhaus 100/120V motor that drives the brush roller in the 16 in. and 18 in. power brush heads of the Lindhaus RX450 Eco-Force, RX500 Eco-Force and RX Hepa (16 in. and 18 in.). Lindhaus lists it as the Brush Motor 100/120V 450-500 (16″-18″). It sits in the power brush housing and turns the roller through the drive belt, so the roller keeps spinning at full speed on carpet while the main suction motor in the body pulls the debris up into the bag.
Need the motor for the narrower 12–14 in. (380) power brush? See the Lindhaus Brush Motor 100-120V 380 (part# 050030080).
What the Lindhaus Brush Motor 450-500 Does
On the wider RX heads the roller has more bristle in contact with the carpet, so Lindhaus fits a dedicated brush motor sized for the 450 and 500 heads rather than the smaller 380 motor. The motor runs on household 100/120V current supplied through the head’s wiring and only powers the roller; it does not create suction. That separation is why an RX can still pull air through the hose while the roller in the head has stopped.
Because it is a sealed electric motor, it is replaced as a complete unit. The belt, roller and bearings around it are separate parts and are worth checking at the same time.
Signs Your Brush Motor Needs Replacing
The clearest sign is a roller that will not turn even though the belt is intact and the roller spins freely by hand. Other signs are a burning or hot electrical smell from the head, a motor that hums but does not turn, a roller that starts and stops on its own, or a motor that trips the head’s protection every few minutes. If a broken belt or a jammed roller is ruled out, the motor is the usual cause.
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Compatible Models
- Lindhaus RX450 Eco-Force (16 in.)
- Lindhaus RX500 Eco-Force (18 in.)
- Lindhaus RX Hepa (16 in. and 18 in.)
Lindhaus Brush Motor 450-500 — Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Lindhaus brush motor 450-500 do on the RX450 Eco-Force, RX500 Eco-Force and RX Hepa?
The brush motor (part# 050240080) turns the brush roller in the 16 in. and 18 in. power brush heads of the Lindhaus RX450 Eco-Force, RX500 Eco-Force and RX Hepa (16 in. and 18 in.). It drives the roller only; suction comes from the separate motor in the machine’s body.
How do I know if my brush motor 450-500 needs replacing?
If the roller will not spin with a good belt and a free-turning roller, or the head smells hot, hums without turning, or keeps cutting out, the brush motor (part# 050240080) is the likely cause and should be replaced.
What models is the brush motor 450-500 (part# 050240080) compatible with?
The brush motor 450-500 (part# 050240080) fits the Lindhaus RX450 Eco-Force, RX500 Eco-Force and RX Hepa (16 in. and 18 in.). The 12–14 in. (380) heads use a different motor, part# 050030080.
How do I order the brush motor 450-500 (part# 050240080) or get help?
You can add the brush motor 450-500 (part# 050240080) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Lindhaus equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.
