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Vax

Vax vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out?

Hoping someone can help with my Vax vacuum cleaner — (cordless) it pulses on and off and cuts out after a few seconds. Any idea what's causing this?

HAHarriet N.4 months ago
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Russell Hobbs

Help - Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner won't turn on

I've got a Russell Hobbs vacuum cleaner that's 3 years old and it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

NINiamh Wilson4 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner wand has cracked

Bought a Samsung vacuum cleaner two years ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

FIFiona T.4 months ago
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Beko

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

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), a couple of years old — I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Would really appreciate…

NANathan4 months ago
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Vax

Help - Vax vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

My Vax vacuum cleaner, about 6 months old — the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Any idea what's causing this?

TOToby from Walsall4 months ago

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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning?

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner a year ago and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

COConnor from Exeter4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner wand has cracked?

Bought a Hoover vacuum cleaner a year ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

YUYusuf W.4 months ago
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Shark

Shark vacuum cleaner has lost suction

Bought a Shark vacuum cleaner (Anti Hair Wrap AZ910UK) 18 months ago and the suction has dropped right off even after I've emptied it and cleaned the…

SOSophie W.4 months ago
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Numatic

Help - Numatic vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) that's 2 years old and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

SOSophie W.4 months ago
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Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner won't turn on?

My Samsung vacuum cleaner (Jet 75), 3 years old — it's completely dead and won't power up at all. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

CACallum H.4 months ago

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Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner battery light flashing and won't run

My Bosch vacuum cleaner, a few months old — (cordless) the battery light flashes and it won't run. Really hoping it's a cheap fix.

OLOlivia W.4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner keeps cutting out, any ideas?

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

GAGary W.4 months ago
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Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner brush roll jammed with hair

My Bissell vacuum cleaner (Icon), a few months old — the roller is jammed solid with hair and won't turn. Is this something I can fix myself or do I need…

MIMike T.4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bissell

Bissell vacuum cleaner brush bar not spinning, any ideas?

Bought a Bissell vacuum cleaner a couple of years ago and the floor head / brush roll has stopped turning. Grateful for any pointers, thanks.

BEBeth Khan4 months ago
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Numatic

Numatic vacuum cleaner smells of burning, any ideas?

I've got a Numatic vacuum cleaner (Henry HVR200) that's 3 years old and there's a hot rubber/burning smell whenever I use it. Is this a common fault on…

SOSophie B.4 months ago

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Gtech

Gtech vacuum cleaner wand has cracked, any ideas?

Bought a Gtech vacuum cleaner 18 months ago and the wand or hose has split and it's lost suction as a result. Is it worth repairing or should I just…

MIMike B.4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Beko

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

My Beko vacuum cleaner (PowerClean VRT94929VI), a couple of years old — the battery only lasts a couple of minutes, or won't charge at all. Would really…

GRGreg R.4 months ago
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Hoover

Hoover vacuum cleaner filter warning and poor suction

Hoping someone can help with my Hoover vacuum cleaner — the filter warning is showing and performance is poor. Is this something I can fix myself or do I…

RARaj C.4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Samsung

Samsung vacuum cleaner pulsing on and off?

My Samsung vacuum cleaner, nearly 2 years old — the motor pulses on and off and won't run steadily. What should I check first?

YUYusuf from Manchester4 months ago
Vacuum Cleaners
Bosch

Bosch vacuum cleaner blocked and won't pick up

I've got a Bosch vacuum cleaner (Unlimited 7) that's 3 years old and I'm sure there's a blockage somewhere but I can't find it. Really hoping it's a cheap…

JOJosh from Manchester4 months ago

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