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Beko

Help - Beko vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), about 6 months old — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is this something I…

AMAmy11 months ago
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Dyson

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

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

LILiam E.11 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this a common fault on these?

JAJason Khan11 months ago
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Miele

Help - Miele vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

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

CHCharlotte from Brighton11 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

I've got a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) that's a couple of years old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Would really…

LALaura from Highlands11 months ago

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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off?

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) that's around a year old and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. What should I…

BOBob from Preston11 months ago
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Samsung

Help - Samsung vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) a couple of years ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Is it worth repairing or…

ALAlan M.11 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Grateful for any pointers,…

RARachel11 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction?

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner that's just over a year old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

EDEddie11 months ago
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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner has lost suction, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Any idea…

ALAlan from Exeter11 months ago

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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Really hoping it's a…

BRBryony T.11 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating?

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. What should I check first?

STSteve Thomas11 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's 2 years old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Has anyone had the same…

ALAlan Jackson11 months ago
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Miele

Help - Miele vacuum cleaner smells of burning

My Miele vacuum cleaner, nearly 2 years old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?

SCScott P.11 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating, any ideas?

My Vax vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this a common fault on these?

GRGrace Newman11 months ago

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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner has lost suction

My Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200), a few months old — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Has…

BRBryony S.11 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

Bought a Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) two years ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Any idea what's causing this?

STSteve C.11 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

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

RYRyan11 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson

Help - Dyson vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner (DC40) that's nearly 2 years old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. What should I check first?

SOSophie J.11 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner that's around a year old and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Any idea what's causing this?

BRBryony H.11 months ago

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