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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner wand has cracked?

Bought a Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) two years ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

ALAlan5 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an engineer?

AIAisha W.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) that's about 6 months old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is this a common fault on these?

LULucy Hall5 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch) a year ago and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…

KAKatie S.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise?

Bought a Miele vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Any idea what's causing this?

CACallum from Norwich5 months ago

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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Hoping someone can help with my Vax vacuum cleaner — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is it worth repairing or should I…

YUYusuf T.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Help - Gtech vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) that's about 6 months old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

AIAisha from Yorkshire5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze) — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Any idea what's causing this?

WAWayne C.5 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner (Stratos) — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. What should I check first?

BEBecky from Glasgow5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Really hoping it's a…

RARachel5 months ago

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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) 6 months ago and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Is this…

YUYusuf T.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

AIAisha from Wigan5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Hoping someone can help with my Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this something I can fix…

PEPete H.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out, any ideas?

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Would really appreciate any…

LULucy J.5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

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

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner that's just over a year old and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Would really appreciate any…

LELeanne from Kent5 months ago

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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) that's a couple of years old and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Any idea what's…

SASarah from Kent5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner that's a few months old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. What should I check first?

BEBecky5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) that's just over a year old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is it worth repairing or should I…

TOToby5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

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

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's 3 years old and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Would really…

MEMegan5 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, around a year old — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

RYRyan M.6 months ago

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