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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner smells of burning

My Gtech vacuum cleaner (AirRam MK2), 3 years old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is this a common fault on these?

JOJoanne Watson7 months ago
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Samsung

Help - Samsung vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter.…

JAJason W.7 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner (V15 Detect) — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Has anyone had the…

LILiam from Powys7 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out, any ideas?

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) that's a few months old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Grateful for any…

YUYusuf C.7 months ago
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Numatic

Help - Numatic vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner that's about 18 months old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. What should I check first?

JOJosh from Fife7 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner 18 months ago and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

HAHarriet B.7 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out, any ideas?

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

JAJack K.7 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner has lost suction?

My Dyson vacuum cleaner (Ball Animal 2), a few months old — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. What…

TRTracey K.7 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner smells of burning

My Dyson vacuum cleaner (Ball Animal 2), around a year old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

ALAlan W.8 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner that's about 18 months old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is it worth repairing or should I…

STSteve from York8 months ago

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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner smells of burning

My Dyson vacuum cleaner, a couple of years old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

FRFrances Brown8 months ago
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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) that's just over a year old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Any idea what's causing…

CACallum8 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, about 6 months old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out…

ALAlan8 months ago
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Numatic

Help - Numatic vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner that's a few months old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Would really appreciate any advice…

CACallum Harris8 months ago
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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. Is this a common fault on these?

BOBob from Ipswich8 months ago

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Bosch

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

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Any idea what's causing this?

STSteve from Manchester8 months ago
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Beko

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

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) that's around a year old and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Has anyone had…

JAJack J.8 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

I've got a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) that's about 6 months old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Would really appreciate…

LILiam Walker8 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

My Vax vacuum cleaner, 3 years old — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SASarah8 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning, any ideas?

Bought a Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) 6 months ago and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Has anyone had the same and managed…

RYRyan from York8 months ago

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