In a perfect world, the vacuum cleaner you purchase will never experience any problems or need to be replaced. Unfortunately, we do not live in an ideal world. Good thing we devised this user-friendly chart to help you easily diagnose and swiftly solve common problems you may come across.
Problem
Possible Reason
Possible Solution
Vacuum won't turn on
Power cord not firmly plugged in
Blown fuse or tripped breaker
Broken switch, cord or motor
Plug unit in firmly
Check house fuse or breaker. Replace fuse / reset breaker
Replace switch, cord or motor
Vacuum won't pick up or low suction
Vacuum bag full
Broken belt
Worn brushroll
Vacuum hoses or tubes clogged
Install new bag
Replace belt
Replace brushroll
Clean out clog
Dust escaping from vacuum
Vacuum bag not installed properly
Lack of filter or clogged filter
Broken bag
Picked up plaster
Install bag properly by reviewing bag installation
Install or wash/replace filter
Replace bag
Blow out motor
We hope this blog post gives you an overview on how to troubleshoot some problems we commonly come across in our line of work. If you need any help troubleshooting your vacuum or replacing any parts, please don't hesitate to call our customer service department at 1-866-972-8227.