After about 30 seconds of us, the vacuum makes a noise as though a tube or valve is closing, then no suction. Anyone know what to do?
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This vacuum has three filters, any one of which can become clogged at any time, and two of which Dirt Devil no longer manufactures (so you must remove and clean them yourself). Vacuuming one room is good enough to clog two of the filters to the point the vacuum has no suction. Refer to your directions for where to find the filters, or take a sledgehammer to the worst vacuum ever made and find them that way.
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I usually make 6 or 7 pumps and stop when I hear a quiet "click". When I remove the stopper the next time, the vacuum seal pops.My pump is new and I do not have any knowledge of how long it works well.
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I'm sorry but I haven't had this problem so I'm unable to offer a "real" solution. I would suggest, however, that you be certain the area you're cleaning has been vacuumed very thoroughly prior to cleaning.
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Either you have an overloaded circuit, try different out in a different room to see if same happens, if so then your vacuum start up has a heavy draw, which could mean a motor issue.
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On my sweeper the wand has suction all the time. I didn't do anything to turn it on. Sounds like something is wrong with it so call Dyson.
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I would check the bag first to be sure it isn't at capacity and needs to be changed, after 6 months it may need to be changed. If that isn't it I would check in the inlet area to see if anything was sucked in that is now blocking it. I have had no problems with suction problems at all. The first bag I found needed to be changed earlier than the next bag I guess because my old vac wasn't working as well any more so when I initially started using the Miele the first bag got filled a lot faster than I expected. Good luck.
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Have you checked the roller in the bottom of the vacuum? Could be tangled with hair. Secondly, the motor and canister areas need to be cleaned out or they will get congested with dust/particles.
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See what happens when you disconnect the vacuum lined, if it returns you have a problem in the vacuum line or where it connects. Try blowing thru the line & see what happens..
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Mine stopped as well, it was the on/off switch...I called Eureka and they gave me a list of warranty vacuum shops to choose from. Was in shop for 3 days and he mentioned it was one screw to get to part that broke so if it happens after warranty I know my husband can repair it.
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It sounds like there is no suction. You may need to clean or replace the filters. That was my experience.
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The inlet is large so you might not feel any suction. But it should definitely be sucking air. Try putting some steam by it, and serif it pulls the steamy air out.
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After moving the purifier several times while vacuuming, mine has also developed a louder whirring noise. It is obvious at all levels. Level one used to be very quiet, an almost unnoticeable hum, but now it sounds like the motor is grinding and working overtime. As it's been less than a year, maybe less than half a year, I am planning on speaking to the manufacturer about it.
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It sounds like you have a real problem with either the outlet or your vacuum. Try different outlet and if same result have qualified person check out your vacuum immediately.
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Check all the attachments, but if there is no suction then it's an equipment error. Needs to be sent back
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It's not releasing because the vacuum isn't complete. you have to sometimes push down on the cover to get it to seal.
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I found out that there are multiple items within the vacuum that need to be cleaned once a month (depending how often you use it). Make sure you are cleaning the container out so the hose doesn't get clogged. There is also a filter that needs to be cleaned and that is what I found out I needed to clean in order to get mine to start working again. Otherwise, I would take it to an Oreck shop and see what they can do. I bought mine the same time that you did.
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I haven't had this problem but there is a small rubber plate at the bottom of the unit - if you unscrew it, there might be a clog in there. Also, replace the filters which might be dirty. I'm probably stating the obvious but also make sure the hand held nozzle is secure in the side. Hope that helped a bit. I've had my vaccum for 3 years now and haven't had any problems.