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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner won't turn on

Bought a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) 6 months ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

MAMarcus from Brighton8 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this a common fault on these?

DEDean T.8 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave) that's around a year old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Any idea what's…

FIFiona S.8 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really appreciate any…

RYRyan from Hull8 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Hoover vacuum cleaner that's nearly 2 years old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

HAHannah Morgan8 months ago

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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Really hoping it's a cheap…

COConnor Walker8 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner won't turn on

My Dyson vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

MIMike J.8 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

VIVic from Wigan8 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner that's 2 years old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

FRFrances from Ipswich8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

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

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) that's 2 years old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Would really…

MAMargaret from York8 months ago

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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner that's about 6 months old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

MAMargaret E.8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), a few months old — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Has anyone had the same and managed…

EMEmma H.8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Has anyone had the same…

LILiam K.8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning, any ideas?

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

BOBob T.8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Is this a common fault on these?

KIKieran Clarke8 months ago

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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner won't turn on, any ideas?

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

SASarah Newman8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Help - Hoover vacuum cleaner smells of burning

My Hoover vacuum cleaner, a few months old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

BOBob B.8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet) — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

DADan Evans8 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner smells of burning

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner that's about 18 months old and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Any idea what's causing this?

BEBeth from Dudley9 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort…

CHChloe Thomas9 months ago

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