Vacuum Cleaner Troubleshooting

Model specific questions and answers, maintenance advice, handy tips and instruction manuals.

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Genuine Hoover Spares & Accessories

Genuine Hoover Spares & Accessories

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Troubleshooting Guides Maintenance Advice

Browse through the following possible scenarios and click the most appropriate link for your current issue.

Always disconnect your appliance from the mains before you start examining it!

I have just taken delivery and things seem to be missing

Check the specifications of your product

No electrical power

Check there is electricity at the socket

Watch our helpful fuse replacement video

No suction and not picking up

Check for a blockage in the hose

Noisy

Check the filters are clean

Not holding the charge and doesn't run for long

Let the cleaner run flat then re charge

Power cuts out during use

Check that the hose is not blocked

Shocks or a tingling sensation when I touch the vacuum cleaner

There may be a build up of static energy on the product

Tools missing from the packaging

Check the packaging thoroughly

Warm air blows out during use

Won't charge up

Check the charger unit is firmly plugged in

Switch the cleaner off when charging

Some products may take upto 12 hours to fully charge

Won't pick up dirt

Empty the dust box and clean the filters

General tips for your vacuum cleaner

Some floorcare do's and dont's

Getting the best battery life

Extend your battery duration and life

Vacuum cleaner Hepa filters

Regularly clean the filters

Having Issues with the App?

Click on ONE TOUCH or WIZARD icon to get help and advice with the app you are using