We ordered three of these steamers for our children. One of them has malfunctioned adn is past the return date. Can you help?
1623967
My first steam iron was wonderful and lasted 8 years. This new is continues to leak water off/on. Very frustrating. The suggestion I was given was to fill with water and then turn it on. Allow 11 mins (or more) to heat up. I will give it a few squirts in the upright prior to ironing. This helps and the water will not squirt onto my clothing. I also have to make sure the dials are both on full steam. Hope it helps. I also passed the return date and am dealing with it.
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When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good 5 minutes to see if it doesn't do the same as mine. When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good... » Read More When I ordered this replacement part for my steamer, I too thought it wasn't seating properly and that I had gotten the wrong part. And when I turned it on for the first time, it made a horrible noise for at least 5 minutes, while it was being primed. Suddenly the noise stopped and it started allowing the steam to pass through and it worked great. So, my guess is that it's just the newness, and the possibility that they made some minor change to the design which makes it LOOK like it's not fitting properly. I'd give it a try and let it run - holding the trigger pulled and open - for a good 5 minutes to see if it doesn't do the same as mine. « Show Less
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I have this same problem. Also, my steamer got clogged and I can't seem to get it unclogged. Does yours spew steam from like, below where the filter sits when you turn it off from steam? I think there's something wrong...
915527
Never saw anything in the manual concerning your issue, I would assume as long as the water is heating and the steam is working it could be just a blip in the wiring. I've had my steamer for about two years and haven't had a problem. You didn't say how old your steamer is.
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I purchased the Oreck almost 18 months ago, within 9 months, the steam switch stopped working. I took it back to the local dealer. They replaced the steamer with a new one and within 6 months, this one is not working. I guess I will take it ba k again and see what happens. I am pretty unhappy at this point. It worked good while it lasted.
1038504
The hot steam does not work again. This is my second unit. I am returning the steamer and buying something else.
324739
It happened to me also. I bought this steamer a few month ago.I emptied container and let it stand for a few hours unplugged , then start over again.So far its working, I'll see what happens next
1935332
I baught this item as a gift. As Yet I've yet to hear of any oriblem from the personI gave it to.Personally, if still under the warranty period, I'd return it to Amazon. OR I'd return it toSeard for repair. Frank Seard would probbaby
1344186
Make sure that water is covering the heating element. As i hd a similar issue but quickly learned tht once water levels are low the steamer will shut off as a safety precaution.
1485836
Check with Amazon. I have found good luck with them returning faulty goods.
1648972
I use mine as a replacement for an old steamer... I haven't had any problems with mine...
1410863
I wish I could answer because ours doesn't put out steam either and we only used it about 6 times. No warranty left so no repair or replacement. we're going to try to sell it at a yard sale as a vacuum only.
1879976
Sorry I didnt see your question before today. I see your question has been answered. I hope you enjoy the steamer as much as I enjoy mine. Happy holidays.
904585
Your heater is broken. This happened to me as well. I've gone through a lot of steam cleaners, but this had the shortest life span.
2216197
I have a same problem. If, still under warranty, exchange an other one. Made in China won't last. I have to modify a different steam cooker.
1648973
Sounds like its clogged up. It might need to be descaled. Since I bought it I only use distilled water and haven't had any issues. I love this little steamer.
695083
I don't know but I was particularly disappointed in this steamer - tried two, returned them both - and I don't think I'm overly picky.