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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner won't turn on?

Hoping someone can help with my Shark vacuum cleaner — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Any idea what's causing this?

DEDev Edwards4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Shark

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

I've got a Shark vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Is this a common fault on these?

STSteve from Powys4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

I've got a Shark vacuum cleaner (NV340UK) that's about 18 months old and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. What should I check first?

HAHannah4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

Hoping someone can help with my Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet) — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. What should I check first?

ADAdam Jones4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner wand has cracked?

Bought a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Athlet) 6 months ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Would really appreciate any advice…

CACarl Newman4 months ago

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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise, any ideas?

Hoping someone can help with my Beko vacuum cleaner — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

GAGary from Fife4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner won't turn on

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner (Complete C3) — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is it worth repairing or should I…

WAWayne Bailey4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

Hoping someone can help with my Bissell vacuum cleaner — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Any idea what's causing this?

RARaj from Powys4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

My Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75), 3 years old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's causing this?

KAKate from Ipswich4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise, any ideas?

My Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2), around a year old — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Any idea what's causing this?

ALAlan from Kent4 months ago

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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction?

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2) that's around a year old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Any idea what's causing this?

SASarah W.4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

Hoping someone can help with my Samsung vacuum cleaner — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Would really appreciate any…

LALaura M.4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

Bought a Dyson vacuum cleaner (Ball Animal 2) a year ago and (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Is this something I can fix myself or…

MAMaya from Powys4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner making a loud whistling noise

My Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch), about 6 months old — it's much louder than usual with a high-pitched whistle. Would really appreciate any advice…

MAMargaret H.4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Shark

Help - Shark vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

My Shark vacuum cleaner, 2 years old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Any idea what's causing this?

HAHarriet from Luton4 months ago

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Hoover

Help - Hoover vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the filter. Grateful for any…

SCScott from Manchester4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

My Miele vacuum cleaner (Triflex HX1), 3 years old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

DODonna from Cardiff4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Has anyone had the same and…

HAHarriet C.4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair?

My Gtech vacuum cleaner (Pro 2), just over a year old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Any idea what's causing this?

AMAmy Jones4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

I've got a Vax vacuum cleaner (ONEPWR Blade 4) that's about 6 months old and (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Is it worth…

AIAisha R.4 months ago

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