Panasonic Upright Agitator ...
$6.99
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The agitator, sometimes called the brush roll, inside a Panasonic upright vacuum spins on a small bearing at its end, and part 60-3500-08 is the replacement for that bearing once it starts to wear.
These bearings tend to fail gradually rather than all at once, which gives some warning if you know what to listen for. First comes a grinding or squealing sound from the cleaning head that gets louder as motor speed increases. After that, spin the roller by hand with the machine unplugged and it will feel rough or catch slightly instead of turning smoothly. Left long enough, you can actually see the end of the roller wobble as it spins. Most of this wear traces back to hair and thread that has worked its way into the bearing seat and packed in tight, so keeping the roller ends clear during routine upkeep is the single best thing an owner can do for bearing life. It is also worth checking the plastic housing that the bearing seats into for wear, since a widened bore is a separate reason a new bearing can still feel loose after installation.
This bearing is sized to fit across Panasonic's upright agitators generally rather than one exact model, so check the outer diameter and seat depth of the bearing you are removing before ordering. A mismatch in either dimension means it will not seat correctly no matter what brand is stamped on it.
- Part: 60-3500-08, agitator bearing
- Fits: Panasonic upright vacuums, confirm size against the bearing being replaced
- Symptom: grinding or squealing from the brush roll, a roller that catches or wobbles when spun by hand
- Maintenance: clear hair and thread from the bearing seat regularly
