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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner has lost suction, any ideas?

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Is this a common fault…

CACarl W.6 months ago
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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is this a common fault on these?

LALaura from Walsall6 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Hoping someone can help with my Gtech vacuum cleaner — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

KAKatie C.6 months ago
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Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK) — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Would really…

SISian Turner6 months ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Any idea what's…

MEMegan Wood6 months ago

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Bissell

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

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) that's nearly 2 years old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really appreciate…

COConnor from Ipswich6 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 — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

MIMike Lewis6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002), nearly 2 years old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is this a common fault on these?

CHChloe from Devon6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

My Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7), nearly 2 years old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

PEPete from Dudley6 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise?

I've got a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) that's about 18 months old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. What should I check…

LELeanne Shaw6 months ago

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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

Hoping someone can help with my Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Any idea what's…

EMEmma Smith6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner smells of burning

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), a couple of years old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is it worth repairing or…

HAHannah Walker6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge?

Bought a Shark vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is this something I can fix myself or…

BEBecky Green6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

My Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3), about 6 months old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this something I can fix myself or…

BEBetty Gray6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

My Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon), just over a year old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this a common fault on these?

BEBetty from Rochdale6 months ago

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Vax

Help - Vax vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) 18 months ago and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Grateful for any pointers,…

SCScott K.6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning, any ideas?

I've got a Samsung vacuum cleaner that's just over a year old and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

RARachel Lewis6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

Help - Vax vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

Hoping someone can help with my Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch) — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is this something I…

MEMegan Shaw6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), a few months old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this something I can fix…

JOJoanne C.6 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

Bought a Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) two years ago and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Has anyone had the same and managed…

MAMargaret K.6 months ago

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