Vacuum and Carpet Cleaner Troubleshooting: Fix Common Problems
The first step towards a working Vacuum and Carpet Cleaner is identifying the problem. Select one of our preferred guides below to diagnose and solve Vacuum and Carpet Cleaner common issues.
Vacuum Brush Not Spinning
Your vacuum has a brush roller that is supposed to spin and help lift dirt from the carpet or floor. But you don't hear that familiar whirring sound. When you take a look, they don't turn, or have no power. What is causing this? How do you sort it out? We will get you there.
Vacuum Won't Turn On
It's dead or nearly so. You press the switch and nothing happens, or maybe there's a hum and no more. Here's a place to start checking what could have happened so you can fix it. We start with the simplest and move on from there.
Noisy Vacuum Cleaner
Your vacuum cleaner is making more noise than usual. Perhaps it's a squeal, perhaps it's a whistle, perhaps it's a strong vibration. Here are several items to check and possible solutions. This page is mainly dealing with conventional upright (including some stick models) and canister vacuums.
Vacuum Lost Suction
Your vacuum just doesn't seem to have the pull it used to have. You see it plowing things around on the floor, and all the dust and lint seem to take a lot of work to pick up. You may also notice the motor straining.
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