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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze) — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

MIMike W.7 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002), a couple of years old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Has anyone had the same…

GRGrace7 months ago
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Numatic

Help - 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. Is this a common fault on…

GRGreg from Wigan7 months ago
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Dyson

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…

RARaj Ward7 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner won't turn on

My Shark vacuum cleaner, just over a year old — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

AMAmy from Wirral7 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Any idea what's causing this?

YUYusuf from Walsall7 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

YUYusuf W.7 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner has lost suction

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) that's around a year old and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter.…

HAHannah G.7 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner (H-Free 500) — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Grateful for any pointers,…

NANathan Morgan7 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner won't turn on, any ideas?

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner, about 18 months old — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

STSteve from Leeds7 months ago

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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

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

SASarah from Stockport7 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

My Samsung vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a…

DEDev W.7 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise?

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner (V8 Animal) — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Is it worth repairing or…

HOHolly from Bristol7 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, a few months old — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

LALaura C.7 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner (NV340UK) — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter.…

RARachel from Hull7 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating?

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this a common fault on these?

FRFrances W.7 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

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

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. What should I check first?

GOGordon from Swansea7 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

My Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200), a few months old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really appreciate any…

NANathan N.7 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Hoping someone can help with my Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Any idea what's causing this?

TITina from Leeds7 months ago
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Vax

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

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner that's 2 years old and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

BRBryony from Powys7 months ago

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