Is there a way to use the beater brush for getting in spaces about 6 in. tall (under the bed). The attch that lays flat is ok for this, but not great.
138302
No. I haven't been able to get the beater brush under the bed. The only way to do it, if the bed is low, is to take off the mattress and box springs and clean it that way. I do this about 4 times a year.
948133
I use the beater attachment on the small area rugs. To keep the rug from moving, however, I put a foot on the edge of it. You can also use the other attachment to clean it as well. I have a Collie (hairy dog). So, using the other attachment just takes a few more seconds because I have to go over it a few times. Either way, it's not a problem. Hope this helps!
1859999
great question! I have plush carpets in my home including a rug with almost 2 inch pile. it works wonderfully on my thick carpet. it has no problem gliding across it and pulling up all the dirt and hair. I was most impressed by the fact that it worked awesome on my rug. because the rug is so thick, there's going to be some resistance, but It is the first vacuum that could handle moving across the rug without the beaters getting tangled in a pile. when comparing my other vacuums it seems that the bristles on the beater are shorter which is why it works so well in carpets like this. definitely worth it.
2006409
I do not know what a beater brush is. The machine has the standard roller brush incorporated in it and a sqare brush for upholstery purposes
2023411
There is a powerful rotating brush in the power head. Does a great job. You can select your carpet height. Low,med, high
1437132
Perhaps the brush is bent and is not snug in the sweeper. I'm sure you can straighten it by hand. I notice the brush pops out of the sweeper if too much pressure is applied on carpeting.
126434
You may have cleaned the brush bar also called the beater bar recently and placed the bar in wrong. The grey plastic part that fixes the brush in place on the end of the bar has one side that is longer than the other side. The longer side should be toward the vacuum motor while the rounded part should be placed the other way. There doesn't seem to be much information on this on the web. I had to take my machine in to a Dyson repair person to show me why it wasn't adjusted correctly. I hope this helps.David
1859560
I got it and adjusted the beater height several times; unfortunately, I wasn't happy with it. I ultimately called KitchenAid, and purchased one of theirs. The issue that I had w the one from KitchenAid is that the white paint had worn off after awhile. I decided I'd have to live with getting a new one each couple of years because the KitchenAid one without the paint doesn't work in the dishwasher. Hope this helps!
1238693
I am not familiar with where you want to put the brush, but I can tell you the the brush stands four inches high. So a space of four and a quarter inches would probably do the job very nicely. I like the brush, but do not use a stand.
1435705
Use a mini vac (like a mini dirt devil) and go along the slats and if there is no grease, it should suck the dust out. You can also try a soft bottle brush for narrow bottles (like these http://www.amazon.com/Casabella-20530-Soft-Tip-Brushes/dp/B000I21LLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373079798&sr;=8-3&keywords;=bottle+brushes), which should fit between the slats. It may be too late for this, but I saved the box and in the seasons when I am not using the Fan I put it back in the box. If you have thrown the box out, you can get a tall plastic bag and cover it from the top down to store. Use a mini vac (like a mini dirt devil) and go along the slats and if there is no grease, it should suck the dust out. You can also try a soft bottle brush for narrow bottles (like these http://www.amazon.com/Casabella-20530-Soft-Tip-Brushes/dp/B000I21LLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373079798&sr;=8-3&keywords;=bottle+brushes), which should fit between the slats. It may be too late for this, but I saved the box and in the seasons when I am not using the Fan I put it back in the box. If you have thrown the box out, you can get a tall plastic bag and cover it from the top down to store.
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I have had a Tempo for a little over 6 years, all carpet. However, I'm in the process of having carpet replaced with laminate flooring. I'm using the Tempo on the laminate with the following changes: I put the height adjustment to the highest level so that the brushes don't touch the actual flooring. I ordered a universal brush attachment (not Hoover) that is about 10" wide from Amazon and I use it on the new flooring, attached to the two wands. I also make sure that the wheels on the Tempo are free from grit and sand, etc. It does a fine job, suction is outstanding. This is by far the best vacuum I've ever owned and I'm pushing 70, so have had quite a few in my lifetime, including a Kirby. I have had a Tempo for a little over 6 years, all carpet. However, I'm in the process of having carpet replaced with laminate flooring. I'm using the Tempo on the laminate with the following changes: I put the height adjustment to the highest level so that the brushes don't touch the actual flooring. I ordered a universal brush attachment (not Hoover) that is about 10" wide from Amazon and I use it on the new flooring, attached to the two wands. I also make sure that the wheels on the Tempo are free from grit and sand, etc. It does a fine job, suction is outstanding. This is by far the... » Read More I have had a Tempo for a little over 6 years, all carpet. However, I'm in the process of having carpet replaced with laminate flooring. I'm using the Tempo on the laminate with the following changes: I put the height adjustment to the highest level so that the brushes don't touch the actual flooring. I ordered a universal brush attachment (not Hoover) that is about 10" wide from Amazon and I use it on the new flooring, attached to the two wands. I also make sure that the wheels on the Tempo are free from grit and sand, etc. It does a fine job, suction is outstanding. This is by far the best vacuum I've ever owned and I'm pushing 70, so have had quite a few in my lifetime, including a Kirby. « Show Less
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No, and thats what I purchased the vacuum for. The beater brush in the power head is controlled by air and is very weak. The suction is just average and I find that carpets need a strong beater bar or brush to reach below the carpet surface and agitate the carpet while the suction removes dust and dirt.
1331952
The sweeper does fit under the bed, but not some of my furniture. The wand, when you remove the sweeper, is too thick to fit under some furniture.
2170987
there is no beater brush included. If you keep the filters clean it works pretty well on thick carpets since it does have alot of suction. Some vac places online sell the wand and beater brush kit if you need one. I haven't needed a beater brush yet.
1303997
that is how I used it. Just put it a little higher, if you can. I put something under it, like a board, or sometimes nothing. It works well.
539992
I experienced the same issue after buying the product - 6 inches is not enough height for my little one. Stacking wont work because of stability and overlap. I found 2 alternatives - a 2 step model and a 9 inch model at Bed Bath Beyond and Target.
535246
That is quite weird. I have the same model. When I turn mine on, I do so with the handle in the upright position. The beater bar doesn't engage or turn on. When I push down on the handle and begin vacuuming, the beater bar engages.When I want the beater bar to remain off while I use it, I depress the beater bar off switch while the handle is still in the upright position, then push the handle down to begin vacuuming. The beater bar never engages, or moves an inch. If you are using it as I described, does the beater bar still engage on your unit?