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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

COConnor E.4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner has lost suction

My Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7), a few months old — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Grateful…

PEPete M.4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) 6 months ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Would really appreciate any advice before…

MAMaya4 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

My Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK), a few months old — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Any idea what's causing this?

KIKieran H.4 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

AIAisha from Luton4 months ago

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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction?

My Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1), around a year old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this something I can fix myself or do…

JAJanet from Norwich4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet) 6 months ago and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

MAMargaret from Bristol4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Help - Samsung vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

My Samsung vacuum cleaner, a couple of years old — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Any idea what's causing this?

TOTom4 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge?

My Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7), about 18 months old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is this a common fault on…

BEBecky E.4 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

Bought a Numatic vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

AMAmy N.4 months ago

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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

My Dyson vacuum cleaner (DC40), nearly 2 years old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

MEMegan from Preston4 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner wand has cracked?

My Bissell vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

OLOlivia Clarke4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise?

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

LILiam Harris4 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner smells of burning

Bought a Gtech vacuum cleaner (AirRam MK2) a year ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

TITina from Cornwall5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner won't turn on?

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) a couple of years ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is this a common fault on these?

DEDev Webb5 months ago

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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner (V8 Animal) — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this a common fault on these?

WIWill from Cornwall5 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's around a year old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is it…

JAJack from Stockport5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Has anyone had the same and…

GRGrace C.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002), around a year old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. What should I check first?

STSteve from Norwich5 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) that's about 6 months old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's…

MAMaya N.5 months ago

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