Miele Fan Motor Assembly MRG30 for Guard L1 Canister Vacuums

This is the genuine Miele suction motor for the Guard L1 canister vacuum — part number 11704123, factory designation Fan MRG30/81-120-01. The "120" in the designation marks it as the 120-volt North American build of Miele's MRG30 fan unit, the sealed motor-and-impeller assembly behind the Guard L1's 1200-watt PowerLine performance and its notably quiet 75 dB(A) operation. Related MRG30 variants serve other markets, so matching this exact US part number matters.

Symptoms that point to the fan unit rather than the electronics: a burning smell, loud bearing whine or grinding that scales with suction level, sparking visible through the exhaust, or a motor that hums but won't spin up. Because Miele supplies the motor as one balanced assembly, replacement returns the machine to original suction and noise levels — no brush fitting or impeller balancing required.

Compatible machines:

• Miele Guard L1 (SUFE0 series), 120V models
• Miele Guard L1 AllFloor
• Miele Guard L1 Electro
• Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog

Counterfeit and pull-out motors are common online; a genuine MRG30 from Miele's parts network is the only way to keep the Guard L1's thermal protection, mounting dampers, and warranty story intact. evacuumsandmore.com is an authorized Miele dealer and sources part 11704123 through official Miele distribution. Motor replacement requires opening the canister body — professional installation is recommended.