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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner won't turn on?

Bought a Shark vacuum cleaner (Stratos) two years ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Any idea what's causing this?

NINiamh Jackson9 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner smells of burning

Bought a Shark vacuum cleaner (NV340UK) two years ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

RORon W.9 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's about 18 months old and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Really hoping it's a…

CHCharlotte from Yorkshire9 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

My Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200), just over a year old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

HAHamish from Cornwall9 months ago
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Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

SASarah H.9 months ago

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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Bought a Gtech vacuum cleaner 18 months ago and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Any idea what's…

NANathan from Blackpool9 months ago
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Numatic

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

My Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200), a couple of years old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Is it worth repairing or…

FIFiona from Fife9 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner wand has cracked, any ideas?

My Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75), about 6 months old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really appreciate any advice…

HAHamish Gray9 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out, any ideas?

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) a year ago and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Has anyone had the same and…

TRTracey from Cornwall9 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner smells of burning

My Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze), 2 years old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

NINiamh9 months ago

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Hoover

Help - Hoover vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

I've got a Hoover vacuum cleaner that's just over a year old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. What should I check first?

OWOwen9 months ago
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Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

I've got a Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK) that's 3 years old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this a common…

VIVic from Midlands9 months ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner smells of burning

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner that's about 18 months old and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

FIFiona H.9 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) that's about 6 months old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this a common fault on…

NINina K.9 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating?

I've got a Samsung vacuum cleaner that's just over a year old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

FIFiona Webb9 months ago

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Numatic

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

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, 3 years old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. What should I check first?

JAJason S.9 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner (H-Free 500) — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is it worth repairing or should…

KIKieran W.9 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

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

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Has anyone had the same and managed…

VIVic P.9 months ago
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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner wand has cracked, any ideas?

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) that's about 18 months old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Grateful for…

ADAdam C.9 months ago
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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner has lost suction, any ideas?

I've got a Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) that's a couple of years old and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned…

HAHamish9 months ago

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