I just received my vacuum and the beada bar worked for like 10 min and now shut off and won't turn back on what do I do this really sux
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If everything is connected properly and still not working I'd send it back or replace part not working through the warranty which is for a year. A piece broke on mine, twice, and the local vacuum store replaced it. It was very easy. Usually seller will pay for return ship and even arrange pick up on a defective item.
764018
the reset popped out because the brush is working too hard it could be the adjustment or something got stuck in the brush
764019
We have hard wood floors with a couple of larger area rugs and my "Devil" work well until about the 10th time. The plastic handle cracked. Gotta love duct tape. Yes I should have sent it back but sometimes things get in the way. Needless to say I will NOT be purchasing another DD any time soon. Good luck with yours though.
764020
have you tried resetting it? This happened to me and I pushed the reset button and it started working again. I cannot remember for sure where the reset button is exactly but I know it is in the instructions.
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did you push the reset? little black button on the back corner of the beater brush
1238969
No. The unit has been terrific for a few years. Have you tried to remove the bar with the brushes and re-insert it? Maybe the gear that drives it is broken or not far enough in. Have you spoken with Hoover service. They may have a quick and/or simple diagnostic or corrective suggestion. b.cooper
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I just bought it yesterday and this happened after the first time I used it. I can't turn it off unless I plug it in. I was just checking Amazon to see if this was a typical issue. I'll call Wahl today to see if I can get a replacement since I don't know about refunds after using it.
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You have the right bag. o the problem may be with your vacuum. We have never had this problem with these bags. Once we did receive another type and they did not work at all. Returned them and purchased these HEPA bags and they have been ok. The vacuum shutting down means that it senses the vacuum bag is full. You could try and open one bag to make sure it will inflate. If it does not shut down then you have map-formed bags that need to be replaced or inflate each bag before inserting. Try this first before you take the vacuum to be serviced. good luck David
884570
Check the internet for your model---mine quit working because of a fan--I went online and found info on removing the back cover and just cleaning the fans and their filters---TV working fine after cleaning...I have had to do it two or three times and it works great until cleaning needed again...
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I've never had any problem with mine not turning on - hopefully it's just an easy fix - like maybe a new switch? I would see if there's a small appliance repair place near you and see how much they would charge...if it's over 3/4 what you paid for the chocolate fountain to start with, I would say just buy a new one!
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Mine is doing the same thing but it's under warrenty and I have sent it back twice now to be fixed , I got it back this past Friday and it still doesn't work they said they replaced the top housing where the flappers open and shut on top they allow it to go forward and reverse. This must be a big problem ugh
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There have been many posts like mine, but I chose to ignore them. I was wrong. The light will shut off after seven seconds. I learned the hard way. The product is defective. Look at the other reviews. Good luck if you purchase one!
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I am far from qualified to answer but here goes. That has happened to our Riccar (very expensive vacuum that was constantly in repair, hence buying a cheap Dirt Devil) and every time it was the power cord. Usually it somehow came disconnected at the point where the cord enters the vaccume. Because Riccar is made entirely if metal parts excluding the frame it was cost effective, to a point, to have it repaired. The wonderful little Dirt Devil costs less then 1/10 of the price so, IMHO, you may as well buy a new one.
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Hi! I recently experienced a similar problem! I had removed all the filters (there are three removable ones - two foam and one white paper), washed them all, cleaned everything off the beater bar/roller, shook out the tube/hose, even unscrewed the bottom and cleaned out whatever I could find there too! Still, as soon as I turned it on, it was going to red! Grrrrrr I FINALLY found the problem. You might have already checked this, but just in case, sharing it here. It might help you or someone else. When looking at back of the vacuum, on the right side, BEHIND the main tube/hose, you can see the tube attach to the black vacuum base which feeds into the clear body where the dirt goes in. I could not see any clogs anywhere. BUT - this part of the tube/hose COMES OFF - it is easy to overlook, but it twists and releases. I did that as a last resort, and found my problem! There was a piece of paper in there, and all kinds of dirt and hair (we all shed some and have two cats) were packed pretty solid behind the paper! It took a tool like a crochet hook to get it all out and unpacked! (I have a metal "tube turner" for sewing, which is what I used, but anything super thin and long can work, as long as you do not go THROUGH the hose.) I took an amazing amount of junk that had not come out when shaking the hose, cleaning things, even taking the rest of the vacuum apart... it hides in that last curve of the hose! I hope this helps someone else, because this is a great little powerhouse of the vacuum that is perfect for our little townhouse. But the clogging does happen sometimes, and I've now found the FIRST place I'll look, instead of the dead last! ;-)
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I'd love to be able to help u but I haven't used it yet. I would guess it maybe vacuum holding it on. Not to b funny but have u looked in the owners manual? It may have some helpful hints.
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Mine barely made it 6mths and I haven't gotten any response from the warranty office. The vacuum I received came w/ one of the wheels off. Even that didn't seem to bother Hoover. I would recommend you do everything you can to buy from a store that will take this crappy vacuum back should you experience similar issues.
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With sandpaper off the pad turn on the unit. You should some if the vacuum channels or clogged. Recommend to shop a vacuum the sander after use. That way when you want to use again, it is ready to go.
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You can do one of 2 things. Hit Manual Seal (with the bag in the vacuum area) and it will suck for a second or so then seal. Or you can hit the start button and then hit the manual seal to stop the vacuum process. Hope this works, I surely like mine.
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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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Just unpacked mine - guess what? There's a setting just for vacuuming. It turns the brushes off. Who knew? Have only done the rugs today. Guess my old vacuum cleaner wasn't cleaning very well!
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I'd contact the manufacturer or get Amazon to do that for you. First try unplugging it and starting over like it is new. It is designed to automatically shut off when it runs out of water and mine has done so probably a hundred times already since I've owned it. I just put more water in and away it goes again. Make sure you don't put too much essential oil in it - that can clog the works and you can run vinegar through a steam cycle once and a while to keep it clean and functioning properly. Wipe out with clean cloth or paper towel - don't let water get near the base or plug in (make sure water never overflows when you are filling it). I'd contact the manufacturer or get Amazon to do that for you. First try unplugging it and starting over like it is new. It is designed to automatically shut off when it runs out of water and mine has done so probably a hundred times already since I've owned it. I just put more water in and away it goes again. Make sure you don't put too much essential oil in it - that can clog the works and you can run vinegar through a steam cycle once and a while to keep it clean and functioning properly. Wipe out with clean cloth or paper towel - don't let water get near the base or plug in (make sure... » Read More I'd contact the manufacturer or get Amazon to do that for you. First try unplugging it and starting over like it is new. It is designed to automatically shut off when it runs out of water and mine has done so probably a hundred times already since I've owned it. I just put more water in and away it goes again. Make sure you don't put too much essential oil in it - that can clog the works and you can run vinegar through a steam cycle once and a while to keep it clean and functioning properly. Wipe out with clean cloth or paper towel - don't let water get near the base or plug in (make sure water never overflows when you are filling it). « Show Less