Tornado EB 30/1 Wheel K55152760

The wheel (part# K55152760) is a running wheel on the Tornado EB 30/1 electric broom. Beyond simply letting the machine roll, the wheels set how far the housing sits above the floor — which is to say they set how deeply the roller brush engages the surface. A worn wheel changes the sweeping height, and that changes how the machine picks up.

What wear looks like

Look for a flat spot on the tread from the machine standing in one position for long periods, a tread worn down unevenly, or a hub that has worn loose on its axle so the wheel wobbles. A wheel that no longer turns freely — because of a dry hub or because hair and thread have packed in behind it — drags, and dragging wheels make the broom harder to push and scuff the floor.

Replace wheels in pairs where you can. A new wheel on one side and a worn one on the other tilts the housing, which puts the brush down harder on one end and produces exactly the uneven brush wear that people blame on the brush.

Related items

The front wheel and axle are supplied together as a set of two under part# K48800580. The lock washer used at wheel positions on this machine is part# K63431870.

Compatible Models

• Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom — Model 93220
• Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom — Model 93222

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Call 763-535-0770 or stop by 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 and we will confirm the right part against your machine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the wheel do on the Tornado EB 30/1?

It carries the machine and sets the height of the housing above the floor, which controls how deeply the roller brush engages the surface. Wheel wear changes the sweeping height and therefore the pickup.

How do I know if a wheel needs replacing?

Check for a flat spot from the machine standing in one place, uneven tread wear, or a hub worn loose on its axle so the wheel wobbles. A wheel that will not turn freely — a dry hub, or hair and thread packed behind it — drags, makes the broom harder to push and scuffs the floor.

Should I replace wheels in pairs?

Where possible, yes. A new wheel on one side with a worn one on the other tilts the housing, presses one end of the brush harder into the floor and causes the uneven brush wear that usually gets blamed on the brush itself.

What models is the wheel (part# K55152760) compatible with?

The Tornado EB 30/1 Electric Broom, Models 93220 and 93222.

How do I order the Wheel (part# K55152760) or get help?

You can add the Wheel (part# K55152760) 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 Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.