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Dyson V8 Absolute: Bin cover came unattached.

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:41:03 -0700

My bin cover came off. How do I attach it easily as have arthritic fingers?

Need to reattach my bin cover.

⟐ Commented 6월 06, 2024 at 10:41 GMT-7

Shark Rotator Lift-Away Speed: Wand Release button doesn't work.

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:08:52 -0700

We have had three Shark Rotator Lift Away Speed (not powered) vacuums all fail in the same way. The wand release button stops working, and the wand cannot be taken out. We have returned the first two to Target, and are hoping there is an alternative to keep returning them.

⟐ Commented 11월 14, 2024 at 13:08 GMT-7

Shark Navigator Repair: If the vacuum is not turning on, what should I do?

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:27:53 -0700

I turned on the power button but the vacuum is still not starting.

⟐ Answered 8월 28, 2024 at 12:27 GMT-7

Dyson V15 Detect: Dyson V15 Detect stops after a few seconds with no indicators

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:26:27 -0700

I've had it for nearly 2 years. The problem occurs when I press the trigger—it runs for a few seconds and then stops (with its signature "wooump" sound). It repeats this 2-3 times before eventually working. However, now I can't get it to run for longer than a few seconds, even after several tries.

I’ve changed the filter and cleaned everything I can access. In some forums, I’ve read that it might be an issue with the "main body," (whatever that means) while others suggest it could just be a cracked trigger, which should be an easy fix.

⟐ Commented 3월 12, 2026 at 8:26 GMT-7

Shark Rotator NV502: Why won’t my vacuum turn on?

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:35:30 -0700

I've pushed the 'ON' button on the vacuum , but it wont turn on. What can i do?

⟐ Commented 2월 25, 2026 at 23:35 GMT-7

Dyson V6 Motorhead: Why is my Dyson going on an off when I'm holding the on button?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:40 -0700

Why is my Dyson going on an off when I'm holding the on button?

First let me say, the battery charges just fine and I’ve totally cleaned out the collection bin. I push the button to turn on the vacuum and it works, but then turns off and on over and over again while I’m still holding the button down.

I looked this up online and someone said the filter needed to be cleaned. So I took out the filter rinsed it as the online instructions said, let it dry, then put it back in. This did not solve the problem.

Any other suggestions?

⟐ Answer edited 6월 20, 2025 at 10:00 GMT-7

Shark Pet Perfect II: Runs for only one second

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:15:35 -0700

Shark 18 volt vacuum will turn on, run for one second, and then turn off.

It’s an 18 volt hand held. Shark, model SV780_N. I thought it might be a bad switch. When I took it apart, I found the switch has a circuit board attached to it. Is this some kind of overload cutout? When I jumper across the switch(bypassing the circuit board) it will keep running, meaning the battery is good.

⟐ Answer edited 1월 01, 2024 at 17:15 GMT-7

McCulloch MC-1275 Heavy Duty Steam Cleaner: What is the purpose of this wiring connector?

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 18:37:34 -0700

This is a more general wiring question, as I've seen these kinds of connectors in other devices as well:

Three questions:

1. What is its purpose? On one side it's connected to the AC-in power cord, while the other side goes to the rest of the machine.

2. This connector seems to have had too much juice running through it -- one side burned and melted the plastic for some reason. Does it pose a fire hazard in its current state?

3. Would it be a bad idea if I just bypassed the burnt side entirely, and connected the wires together?

⟐ Commented 10월 16, 2015 at 18:37 GMT-7

Shark Navigator Repair: How to Get a toddler sock from the hose

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 07:52:18 -0700

A toddler sock is stuck in the hose of a shArk lift away kind of by the handle part we took it apart however the hose cannot be removed we can see the sock. Was wondering how to remove the hose we took off all the crews but the hose could not be removed....

⟐ Commented 12월 20, 2025 at 7:52 GMT-7

Dyson Cinetic Animal: The rotating brushes are not spinning.

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 18:41:57 -0700

When I attach the rotating brush attachment, the brush will start but as soon as I put it down on a rug, it dies suddenly. There are no clogs in the hose and I have been cleaning the vacuum regularly. What can I do to fix it?

⟐ Commented 8월 14, 2022 at 18:41 GMT-7

Dyson DC58: Dyson DC 35 handheld intermittently shutting off

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 06:40:08 -0700

With trigger pulled, it shuts off and then have to pull the trigger again and it works. After about 5 minutes or so of using it with it shutting off intermittently, when it shuts off, I have to wait a couple of minutes before it will work again.

⟐ Commented 9월 10, 2023 at 6:40 GMT-7

Dyson Ball Multi Floor Upright: Wand has no suction

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:42:41 -0700

My wand is not sucking. I took the hose completely off and it appears that the connecting hose at the base where the wand hose connects at the base. I have checked all hoses and the wand, there is not any blockages.

⟐ Commented 4월 02, 2026 at 7:42 GMT-7

Dyson DC14: Why is my Dyson DC14 Steel All Floors Red Vacuum not suctioning?

Sat, 10 Dec 2016 03:51:29 -0700

The vacuum is turned on and making noise, but no debris is being taken into the barrel.

⟐ Answered 12월 10, 2016 at 3:51 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 4230: Vacuum will not go straight

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 04:08:25 -0700

I am having the "circle of death" problem with my Roomba Scheduler vacuum. Vacuum just turns around in a circle. Any solutions for this?

⟐ Commented 6월 08, 2025 at 4:08 GMT-7

iRobot Roomba 5xx Series: When I turn my Roomba on, it doesn't go forward anymore.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:57:19 -0700

Instead of going forward it spins around for a while and then starts to beep. Does anyone know how to fix this or what is causing it?

⟐ Answered 4월 09, 2021 at 15:57 GMT-7

Shark Rotator NV502: I need a new elbow clip?

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 09:02:02 -0700

The clip that attaches the elbow to the body of the vacuum and the hose is broken off. I Need a new one and can not find it in the parts lists. Whats it called and am I able to buy a new one?

⟐ Commented 8월 24, 2025 at 9:02 GMT-7

Dyson DC24: Why won't my brush bar come on

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:55:34 -0700

replaced cord and brushes will not come on now

⟐ Commented 12월 21, 2024 at 20:55 GMT-7

Hoover T-Series WindTunnel Pet UH70102: Why won’t my Hoover power on?

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 17:28:46 -0700

Hoover vac completely dead…. won’t power on. Outlet is in good working order. Is there a fuse on vac I can replace? Bad switch ?

⟐ Commented 12월 27, 2025 at 17:28 GMT-7

Black and Decker Pivot MAX: Loosing power after 30 seconds of use?

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:29:22 -0700

Unit is 2 years old with light use. Battery is fully charged, however unit is working properly only for bout 20-30 seconds after that seams to be losing power. Powering on and off the unit gives another 20 seconds of use. By switching on and off it can function like this for some time.

⟐ Commented 9월 05, 2021 at 11:29 GMT-7

Dyson DC28 Animal: Why does my vacuum shut off in upright position?

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:28:21 -0700

My vacuum stops working when I want to use the wand to suck stuff up. It work fine when vacuuming carpets.

⟐ Commented 12월 02, 2025 at 13:28 GMT-7