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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

My Miele vacuum cleaner, about 18 months old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…

MAMargaret5 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner, around a year old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RYRyan from Dudley5 months ago
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Samsung

Help - Samsung vacuum cleaner has lost suction

My Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75), a few months old — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Any idea…

AMAmy S.5 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

I've got a Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze) that's about 6 months old and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is this a…

SASarah from Midlands5 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is this something I can fix…

MEMegan Jones5 months ago

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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) that's a couple of years old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Would really…

SASam H.5 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

My Shark vacuum cleaner (Stratos), just over a year old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Any idea what's causing this?

OLOlivia Cox5 months ago
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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. Any idea what's causing this?

BEBeth Clarke5 months ago
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Dyson

Help - Dyson vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner that's about 6 months old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Has anyone had the same and…

COConnor H.5 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

My Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2), 2 years old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Any idea what's causing this?

NINiamh5 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze) — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Is this a common fault on these?

BOBob Wright5 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

MIMike from Bolton5 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Bought a Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) 18 months ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

GRGreg B.5 months ago
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Beko

Help - Beko vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Any idea what's causing…

NINiamh R.5 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really appreciate any advice…

OWOwen C.5 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise?

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner, 3 years old — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. What should I check first?

AIAisha G.5 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise, any ideas?

My Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon), about 6 months old — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. What should I check first?

WAWayne from Stockport5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner that's nearly 2 years old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is it worth repairing or should I…

JAJanet from Swansea5 months ago
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Vax

Help - Vax vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

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

CHChloe Brown5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Hoping someone can help with my Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Any idea what's causing this?

RARaj T.5 months ago

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