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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) that's just over a year old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Would really appreciate any…

DODonna C.7 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

My Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon), nearly 2 years old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. What should I check first?

PAPaul Hill7 months ago
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Dyson

Help - Dyson vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner a year ago and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RORon W.7 months ago
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Dyson

Help - Dyson vacuum cleaner smells of burning

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

LULucy N.7 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) two years ago and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

EDEddie from Newcastle7 months ago

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Dyson

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

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner (DC40) that's around a year old and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is this a common…

NANathan K.7 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner has lost suction?

My Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK), about 18 months old — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the…

PEPete W.7 months ago
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Hoover

Help - Hoover vacuum cleaner has lost suction

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

BEBeth E.7 months ago
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Hoover

Help - Hoover vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

I've got a Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze) that's 3 years old and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Has anyone had the same and managed…

DADan from Powys7 months ago
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Shark

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

My Shark vacuum cleaner, 3 years old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Any idea what's causing this?

BEBetty from Exeter7 months ago

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Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) that's just over a year old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. What should I check first?

GRGreg from Bolton7 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off, any ideas?

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's nearly 2 years old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Grateful for any…

GRGreg from Telford7 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Any idea what's causing this?

LELewis J.7 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner won't turn on

Bought a Numatic vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

NANathan Kelly7 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner smells of burning?

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Would really appreciate any advice…

CACarl from Oldham7 months ago

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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this a common fault on these?

BRBryony S.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 — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Would really appreciate any advice before…

HAHannah from Bolton7 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge?

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002), about 18 months old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Would really…

RORon7 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

Hoping someone can help with my Gtech vacuum cleaner (AirRam MK2) — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

PAPaul W.7 months ago
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Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

My Shark vacuum cleaner (Stratos), 3 years old — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for…

PRPriya7 months ago

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