Shark Apex DuoClean Powered Lift-Away AZ1002 Hose Replacement

Introduction

If your Shark Apex DuoClean Powered Lift-Away (Model-AZ1002) has issues with the functionality of the vacuum there may be a blockage in the hose. Please follow the steps of the guide to check for blockages. This hose connects the base of the vacuum which picks up dust to the dust cup. The blockage may include problems such as low/no suction, the brush roll won't spin, or the vacuum is overheating. Everything listed in the steps are meant to be removed or opened for easy access. There won’t be any screws or special skills involved.

This guide can be used either as a maintenance procedure, or to fully replace the hose.

Here is the official Shark Troubleshooting Page for more specified causes.

What you need

Step 1 Hose

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Press the button titled "Hose Release" to detach the hose from the dust cup.

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Step 2

Check the hose and opening on the back of the connector for blockages and remove any that you encounter.

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Step 3

Disconnect the hose attachment in the middle of the wand.

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Step 4

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Detach the wand from the floor nozzle by pressing the button titled "Wand Release."
Check the opening of the bottom of the wand for blockages and remove any that you encounter.

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Step 5

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Detach the handle by pressing the button titled "Handle Release."
Check the opening at the top of the wand and the opening of the handle for any blockages and remove any that you encounter.
Keep the handle removed from the wand.