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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner won't turn on

My Gtech vacuum cleaner (AirRam MK2), about 6 months old — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

DEDean W.3 months ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

My Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet), a few months old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…

WIWill from Oldham3 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

My Shark vacuum cleaner (NV340UK), nearly 2 years old — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

NANathan G.3 months ago
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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner wand has cracked, any ideas?

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner that's around a year old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's causing this?

PRPriya from Swindon3 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

My Vax vacuum cleaner, about 6 months old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. What should I check first?

YUYusuf G.3 months ago

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Dyson

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

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner (V15 Detect) that's nearly 2 years old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really…

DEDev from Preston3 months ago
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Bosch

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

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

FRFreya from Essex3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner wand has cracked, any ideas?

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner that's nearly 2 years old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really appreciate any…

GOGordon C.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Gtech vacuum cleaner — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

DEDean from Glasgow3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner won't turn on

Hoping someone can help with my Numatic vacuum cleaner — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

MEMegan G.3 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner that's nearly 2 years old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

LELeanne M.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

Bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner (V15 Detect) 6 months ago and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Has anyone had the same and…

IMImran Evans3 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner smells of burning?

Bought a Shark vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…

HAHannah C.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner won't turn on?

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) a couple of years ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Would really appreciate any advice…

WAWayne L.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Has anyone had the same…

PEPete from Midlands3 months ago

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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge?

My Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK), nearly 2 years old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is this a…

LULucy Cox3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

EDEddie Wilson3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

Bought a Beko vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

RYRyan from Blackpool3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out?

My Miele vacuum cleaner, around a year old — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Any idea what's causing this?

MAMargaret R.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

HAHarriet from Preston3 months ago

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