Vacuum Cleaner Repair Forum

Upright, cylinder and cordless vacuums — loss of suction, brush bar, battery and blockage issues.

Got a vacuum cleaner fault?

Describe your problem and get free help from UK engineers and experienced DIYers — most questions get a reply within hours.

Recent Questions

Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner (V8 Animal) — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Any idea what's causing this?

BRBryony from Ipswich5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Help - Gtech vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Hoping someone can help with my Gtech vacuum cleaner — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Any idea…

OLOlivia Moore5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run, any ideas?

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner a year ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

SCScott S.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Help - Gtech vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

My Gtech vacuum cleaner (AirRam MK2), nearly 2 years old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Grateful for any pointers,…

RARaj Green5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

My Gtech vacuum cleaner (AirRam MK2), around a year old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

JAJason B.5 months ago

Can't find your fault?

Ask about your vacuum cleaner and get a tailored answer from our community.

Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's nearly 2 years old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Is it worth…

AMAmy from York5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

PAPaul W.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner wand has cracked, any ideas?

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), about 18 months old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's…

PAPaul C.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the…

GRGreg from Plymouth5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner won't turn on, any ideas?

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is this a common fault on these?

HAHarriet C.5 months ago

Can't find your fault?

Ask about your vacuum cleaner and get a tailored answer from our community.

Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner has lost suction

My Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4), 3 years old — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Is it worth…

TOToby Patel5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner smells of burning

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) 18 months ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

SASam C.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) that's about 6 months old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really…

DODonna W.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

My Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet), 2 years old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…

BEBecky Turner5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Help - Bissell vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) 18 months ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. What should I check first?

SOSophie Turner5 months ago

Can't find your fault?

Ask about your vacuum cleaner and get a tailored answer from our community.

Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge, any ideas?

My Hoover vacuum cleaner, around a year old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

STSteve from Dudley5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's a few months old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this something I can…

JAJack from Lancashire5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) that's a few months old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

CACarl from Hull5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner two years ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

CACarl from Derby5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

I've got a Shark vacuum cleaner that's 2 years old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. What should I check first?

MAMarcus from Oldham5 months ago

Top Contributors

Need an engineer?

Find an Engineer

Rather leave it to a pro? Find a local engineer to diagnose and repair your appliance.

  • Search by your postcode
  • See the checks each business has passed
  • Compare ratings and call-out charges

Need a spare part?

Spare Parts Guide

Fix it yourself for less. Work out which part your appliance needs before you order anything.

  • Match the symptom to the likely part
  • How to find your full model number
  • When a genuine part is the safer choice