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Beko

Beko vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out, any ideas?

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), 2 years old — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Really hoping it's a cheap…

KAKate Moore4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

My Hoover vacuum cleaner (H-Free 500), a few months old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace…

DEDev W.4 months ago
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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner won't turn on?

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner (Air Stretch) a year ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Is it worth repairing or should I just replace it?

GAGary W.4 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off?

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner (DC40) — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Has anyone had the same and managed to…

LELewis from Highlands4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner (H-Free 500) a year ago and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need…

VIVic4 months ago

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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating, any ideas?

Bought a Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) a year ago and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

FIFiona C.4 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner cordless won't hold charge

My Bissell vacuum cleaner, about 6 months old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

SASarah from Telford4 months ago
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Gtech

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

My Gtech vacuum cleaner, just over a year old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

DODonna4 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

Hoping someone can help with my Dyson vacuum cleaner (V8 Animal) — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Grateful for any…

OWOwen M.4 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner cutting out and overheating

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner that's about 18 months old and it shuts off after a while and gets really hot. Is this a common fault on these?

RARaj W.4 months ago

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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner won't turn on

Bought a Vax vacuum cleaner 6 months ago and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

JOJosh Morgan4 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning, any ideas?

My Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner, a couple of years old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

OLOlivia H.4 months ago
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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

I've got a Gtech vacuum cleaner (AirRam MK2) that's 2 years old and the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this a common fault on these?

TOTom Walker4 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner has lost suction, any ideas?

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

RARachel W.4 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

My Numatic vacuum cleaner, about 18 months old — the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Has anyone had the same and managed to sort…

MAMargaret from Cornwall4 months ago

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Miele

Miele vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up?

Hoping someone can help with my Miele vacuum cleaner — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

STSteve from Fife4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner (H-Free 500) a year ago and the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. Would really appreciate any advice before I…

DODonna from Telford4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Russell Hobbs

Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner (RHHS3002) that's around a year old and the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Has anyone had the…

HAHannah from Midlands4 months ago
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Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

My Dyson vacuum cleaner (V11 Absolute), about 18 months old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. What should I check first?

RARachel from Midlands4 months ago
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Numatic

Help - Numatic vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out

Hoping someone can help with my Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. What should I…

KIKieran K.4 months ago

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