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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner won't turn on

My Hoover vacuum cleaner (H-Free 500), 3 years old — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…

RARaj J.6 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Hoping someone can help with my Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Has anyone had the same and…

FIFiona from Plymouth6 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner smells of burning

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. What should I check first?

LILiam6 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner has lost suction

My Beko vacuum cleaner, nearly 2 years old — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. What should I check…

RORon from Wigan6 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating?

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner two years ago and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

KAKatie S.6 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner wand has cracked, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

GRGrace R.6 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is it worth…

EDEddie Jones6 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner (DC40) that's about 6 months old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is this something I can fix myself or…

MAMargaret P.6 months ago
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Dyson

Help - Dyson vacuum cleaner has lost suction

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner (V8 Animal) that's just over a year old and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the…

MIMike from Yorkshire6 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet) — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

RYRyan Hill6 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner won't turn on?

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) that's a few months old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Has anyone had the same and…

NINiamh C.6 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction?

My Gtech vacuum cleaner, a few months old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

NANathan M.6 months ago
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Beko

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

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner that's about 18 months old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DEDev from Swindon6 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

My Shark vacuum cleaner, around a year old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

RYRyan Wright6 months ago
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Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

My Shark vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Any idea what's causing this?

GAGary Taylor6 months ago

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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is this a common fault on…

SASam from Rochdale6 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

Bought a Gtech vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Has anyone had the same and managed…

BEBeth W.6 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner wand has cracked?

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner that's nearly 2 years old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Has anyone had the same and…

HAHarriet from Glasgow6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Bought a Gtech vacuum cleaner two years ago and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Is this a common…

KIKieran6 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair, any ideas?

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, around a year old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

JAJason from Norwich6 months ago

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