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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner that's about 6 months old and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is this a common fault on these?

YUYusuf3 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

Bought a Shark vacuum cleaner (Stratos) a couple of years ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really appreciate…

RORon3 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

My Shark vacuum cleaner, nearly 2 years old — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need an…

SASarah H.3 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

My Gtech vacuum cleaner, about 18 months old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Would really appreciate any advice before I fork out for a…

YUYusuf E.3 months ago
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Dyson

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

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner (V8 Animal) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Grateful for any pointers,…

GRGrace Patel3 months ago

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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

Bought a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) 18 months ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Really hoping it's a…

GOGordon C.3 months ago
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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating?

Bought a Miele vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

PAPaul from Hull3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Bought a Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1) two years ago and the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Any idea what's causing…

PAPaul Richardson3 months ago
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Bissell

Help - Bissell vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

I've got a Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon) that's a couple of years old and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Any idea what's causing this?

LELeanne Shaw3 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner a year ago and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Is this a common fault on these?

BRBryony H.3 months ago

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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner that's just over a year old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is it worth repairing or…

VIVic3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge, any ideas?

My Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75), just over a year old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Would really appreciate any…

BOBob C.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Hoping someone can help with my Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this something I can fix myself…

BOBob from Norwich3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Any idea what's causing this?

HOHolly N.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Shark

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

My Shark vacuum cleaner (NV340UK), 2 years old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

BEBetty H.3 months ago

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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction?

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, a few months old — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

GOGordon M.3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner smells of burning

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI) — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. What should I check…

SOSophie from Swindon3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner smells of burning?

I've got a Vax 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?

HAHannah from Norwich3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

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

My Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch), about 18 months old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DADan Wood3 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75) — there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is it worth repairing or should I…

JOJosh M.3 months ago

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