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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner that's 2 years old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Would really appreciate any…

CHCharlotte Kelly3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

BOBob from York3 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

I've got a Beko vacuum cleaner that's nearly 2 years old and it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Has anyone had the same and managed…

BEBetty H.3 months ago
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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating?

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

JAJack Brown3 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

I've got a Dyson vacuum cleaner (V11 Absolute) that's just over a year old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Grateful for any pointers,…

RORon W.3 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…

LELeanne Lewis3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner (Breeze) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Would really appreciate any advice…

MAMaya from Brighton3 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. What should I check…

WAWayne from York3 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner smells of burning

Hoping someone can help with my Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Any idea what's causing this?

LELewis3 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner has lost suction, any ideas?

I've got a Samsung vacuum cleaner that's nearly 2 years old and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Any…

GRGrace R.3 months ago

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Shark

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. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

BEBecky H.3 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner smells of burning?

My Vax vacuum cleaner, a couple of years old — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

BOBob B.3 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's a few months old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is this a…

IMImran3 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

Bought a Shark vacuum cleaner (NV340UK) a couple of years ago and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

ALAlan from Liverpool3 months ago
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Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

My Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK), just over a year old — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is this a…

IMImran E.3 months ago

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Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet) a couple of years ago and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really appreciate any…

TRTracey from Cornwall3 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner won't turn on, any ideas?

Bought a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) a year ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Any idea what's causing this?

JOJoanne from Kent3 months ago
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Vax

Help - Vax vacuum cleaner has lost suction

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner that's about 6 months old and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Is it…

LELeanne3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002), a couple of years old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really appreciate…

PEPete from Luton3 months ago
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Bosch

Help - Bosch vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) that's nearly 2 years old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Is it worth…

EDEddie Wood3 months ago

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