Vacuum Cleaner Repair Forum
Upright, cylinder and cordless vacuums — loss of suction, brush bar, battery and blockage issues.
Recent Questions
Samsung vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise
Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) 18 months ago and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.
Shark vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair
Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is this a common fault on these?
Bosch vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out
Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet) 6 months ago and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.
Bosch vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off, any ideas?
Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this a common fault on these?
Help - Gtech vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating
I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this a common fault on these?
Beko vacuum cleaner has lost suction
Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) — the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the…
Numatic vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge
I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is it worth repairing or…
Gtech vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge
Bought a Gtech vacuum cleaner 18 months ago and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Any idea what's causing this?
Help - Miele vacuum cleaner smells of burning
Bought a Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) 18 months ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Any idea what's causing this?
Help - Bissell vacuum cleaner wand has cracked
Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's causing this?
Beko vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge
My Beko vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort it?
Samsung vacuum cleaner smells of burning
Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…
Hoover vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge, any ideas?
Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Has anyone had the same and…
Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner has lost suction, any ideas?
Bought a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) a couple of years ago and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the…
Bissell vacuum cleaner has lost suction
I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner that's 2 years old and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Has anyone…
Shark vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?
I've got a Shark 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?
Shark vacuum cleaner won't turn on
Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner (Stratos) — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Has anyone had the same and managed to…
Samsung vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?
My Samsung vacuum cleaner, about 6 months old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?
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. Any idea what's causing…
Numatic vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up, any ideas?
Hoping someone can help with my Numatic vacuum cleaner — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Is this a common fault on these?