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Why is my vacuum broken? Why doesn't my vacuum cleaner suck? Questions like these are common at appliance repair stores and our parts store. you need to know where to throw when our appliance does not work as it should. In this post we are going to deal with the main faults that can arise in our vacuum cleaner.
We are going to list the main symptoms of the most common breakdowns, and we are going to explain what spare parts or accessories each one can arise from and, thus, make sure to buy the necessary spare part or do the maintenance that the appliance needs.
My vacuum cleaner works, but it does not suck
Causes:
- A blockage in the hose
- And HEPA filter too used
- full bag
The suction power depends, among other things, on the good condition of the filter and bags. They must be renewed periodically to avoid breakage and enjoy the best suction power. In this way we can also prevent breakdowns in the motor of the appliance or deformation in the casings.
My vacuum cleaner sucks very little and stops after a while to start
Causes:
- And clogging in the hose
- And HEPA filter too used
- full bag
The airflow is insufficient in the appliance, so the motor is not sufficiently ventilated and overheats. The motor protection thermostat deactivates the appliance to prevent the motor from breaking down permanently. It's actually the same problem as above, try to keep the HEPA and foam filters clean and change them periodically, or don't rush to fill the bags: sometimes the bag may not appear to be full, but if you The dirt that has been vacuumed is very fine, such as the dust that is generated when sanding a wall, a wood or the dust generated after a small work in the home, this adheres to the walls of the bag and does not perspire enough, generating the same problem. If you suck fine dust, change the bags and clean the filters very frequently.
My vacuum cleaner does not turn on
Causes:
- Fault in the cable drum
- Fault in the vacuum cleaner switch
- engine failure
When the vacuum cleaner does not turn on, the state of the electrical -or electronic- components of the appliance must be checked. If the appliance smells burning, it is likely that the motor has suffered a breakdown, either due to improper use (not changing filters or bags on time, for example), or because it has reached the end of the appliance's life. However, on many occasions, what happens is that power does not reach the motor of the vacuum cleaner. It is likely that there has been a power cut before reaching the motor: in the cable drum (it occurs in many cases by forcing the length of the vacuum cleaner cable) or in the appliance switch. On some models, if they have electronic regulators or a control board, it can be damaged.
The roller of my vacuum broom does not turn
Causes:
- Defective brush motor / spin system
- Power cable to brush cut
When the batter brush of our electric broom does not work, it is likely that the complete brush will have to be replaced, since there are no exploded views of almost any model on the market. However,.com It is advisable to check that the power is reaching the brush motor correctly, because sometimes faults occur that cause the brush not to rotate, although in reality it works correctly.
My hand vac (or stick vac) is low on power or battery life is short
Causes:
- Poor filter maintenance
- wear of the battery
The power of handheld vacuums largely depends on the condition of the filters. Its motors and batteries are optimized to work in a very small space and be very light, but they require that the vacuum cleaner deposits and filters be cleaned and changed frequently. Bad filters can shorten the battery life of your vacuum cleaner. In addition, batteries wear out over time and must be renewed.
Concluding...
Vacuum cleaners are very useful appliances for cleaning the house. In addition, they do not usually have major complications in their interior design at the time of repair: since they do not perform very different functions, as we could find in the case of a washing machine or a boiler iron, vacuum cleaners do not require complicated parts to perform various functions connected to each other. However, they do require frequent maintenance adapted to their use: we must monitor the state of filters, bags and that the air flow through their components is adequate, thus, our appliance will last longer and save us time during cleaning. of home.
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