Wood Agitator Brushroll for Cordless Ultralite Vacuums D223-1700

The Wood Agitator Brushroll (part# D223-1700) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement brushroll for cordless ultralite (ULW) battery vacuums. It is the wood-core roller with a white 10.5 mm bristle pattern that spins inside the nozzle to groom carpet — a shared Tacony part used across several CleanMax, Riccar, Simplicity, and Tornado ultralite models.

Compatible Models for the Wood Agitator

• CleanMax cordless ultralite (ULW) uprights — including the ZM-800.4 and above
• Riccar cordless ultralite (ULW) battery vacuums
• Simplicity cordless ultralite (ULW) battery vacuums
• Tornado cordless ultralite (ULW) battery vacuums

This is a genuine cross-brand Tacony part; the exact model list spans several ULW battery vacuums. If you are not sure your machine uses this wood agitator, call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm the correct part and fitment before you order.

What the Wood Agitator does

The wood agitator is the driven brushroll in the nozzle. As the belt spins it, its angled bristle rows sweep and lift the carpet pile so embedded grit, sand, and hair are loosened into the airflow and pulled into the machine. The wood core is chosen for its strength-to-weight and its ability to hold the bristle strips securely at speed. On a cordless ultralite used all day, the agitator does the mechanical work of cleaning — without it turning true, the vacuum only surface-suctions and leaves ground-in dirt behind.

Signs the Wood Agitator needs replacing

Replace the agitator when the bristles are worn down, splayed, flattened, or missing so they no longer reach into the carpet, when the wood core is cracked, chipped, or warped, or when the end caps or bearings are noisy, rough, or seized. A brushroll that wobbles, that the belt keeps slipping off, or that leaves the carpet looking ungroomed despite a fresh belt and good suction has reached the end of its service life and should be replaced.

Installation and fit

Unplug or power down and remove the battery before servicing the nozzle. Release the baseplate, lift the old agitator out with the belt, seat the belt on the new D223-1700 agitator, set it back into its end supports, and confirm it spins freely and true before refitting the baseplate. Twin City Vacuum has sold and serviced CleanMax equipment since 1956, and every part is sourced directly from Tacony. Browse more CleanMax parts, or learn more at CleanMax.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Wood Agitator Brushroll (part# D223-1700) do?

It is the wood-core brushroll that spins inside the nozzle of Tacony cordless ultralite (ULW) vacuums, its bristles agitating the carpet to loosen embedded dirt so the airflow can lift it away. A worn agitator grooms poorly and hurts pickup.

How do I know if my Wood Agitator (part# D223-1700) needs replacing?

Replace it when the bristles are worn down, splayed, or missing, when the wood core is cracked, warped, or the end bearings are noisy or seized, or when the carpet no longer looks groomed even with a good belt and full suction.

What models is the Wood Agitator (part# D223-1700) compatible with?

It is a genuine Tacony wood agitator for cordless ultralite (ULW) battery vacuums shared across CleanMax, Riccar, Simplicity, and Tornado — including the CleanMax ZM-800.4 and above. Call 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm it is the correct agitator.

How do I order the Wood Agitator (part# D223-1700) or get help?

You can add the Wood Agitator Brushroll (part# D223-1700) 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 CleanMax equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.