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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch) that's 2 years old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this a common fault on these?

LELewis from Essex5 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner smells of burning

Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

HAHamish Thomas5 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is this a common fault on these?

TRTracey Roberts5 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DADan C.5 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

My Dyson vacuum cleaner, just over a year old — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a…

RORon Turner5 months ago

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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this a common fault on these?

DADan H.5 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run?

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze) a couple of years ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Any idea what's causing this?

CACarl M.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

My Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK), 2 years old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's causing this?

HOHolly5 months ago
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Numatic

Help - Numatic vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

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

HAHamish J.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's a couple of years old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this a…

SOSophie C.5 months ago

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Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner two years ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this a common fault on these?

DEDev H.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner (H-Free 500) — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Is this something I can fix…

SASam B.5 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really appreciate any advice…

SISian W.5 months ago
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Beko

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

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner that's a few months old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

BOBob from Swansea5 months ago
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Gtech

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

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) that's around a year old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Grateful for any pointers,…

LULucy from Manchester5 months ago

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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out?

My Dyson vacuum cleaner (V15 Detect), a couple of years old — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. What should I check first?

SASam S.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Bought a Beko vacuum cleaner a year ago and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…

AMAmy Harris5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction?

Bought a Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) 6 months ago and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

RARachel from Hull5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise?

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

IMImran from Midlands5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge?

Bought a Numatic vacuum cleaner 18 months ago and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is it worth repairing or should I…

ALAlan from Gwent5 months ago

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