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Bissell

Help - Bissell vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) that's about 6 months old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Has anyone had the…

EMEmma H.9 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) a year ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Would really appreciate any advice before…

SISian E.10 months ago
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Samsung

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

My Samsung vacuum cleaner, nearly 2 years old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

WAWayne Green10 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner wand has cracked?

My Dyson vacuum cleaner, about 18 months old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's causing this?

TOToby10 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner won't turn on

Bought a Gtech vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Any idea what's causing this?

IMImran from Swindon10 months ago

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Numatic

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

Bought a Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) a couple of years ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is it worth repairing or…

AIAisha from Oldham10 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

My Bissell vacuum cleaner (CrossWave), just over a year old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Really hoping it's a…

PEPete from Reading10 months ago
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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner has lost suction

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

HAHarriet H.10 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

My Dyson vacuum cleaner (DC40), nearly 2 years old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Is this a common fault on these?

STSteve B.10 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) a year ago and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this a common fault on these?

LELewis C.10 months ago

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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

My Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze), nearly 2 years old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is it worth repairing or…

SASarah H.10 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) 6 months ago and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

MEMegan Murphy10 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) that's a few months old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

GRGreg Watson10 months ago
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Vax

Help - Vax vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. What should I check first?

MEMegan10 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

My Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon), about 18 months old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

LILiam from Kent10 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

My Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet), just over a year old — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork…

DEDean K.10 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

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

Bought a Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) two years ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

JAJack H.10 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner a year ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this a common fault on these?

AIAisha K.11 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) 6 months ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Is this a common fault on these?

HAHannah from Cornwall11 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Numatic

Help - Numatic vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, a few months old — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

MAMaya from Swansea11 months ago

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