It is a Hoover upright and after so long it cuts out...if you leave it it comes back on!!! I've checked the fault finder in the manual and it hasn't helped...I'm assuming it's overheating for some reason and I've lost my guarantee!!!
2007-07-15 03:51:19 · 12 answers · asked by secret_smile4u_only 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have managed to hoover 3/4 of the stairs b4 it cut out...so I'm on this waiting to go again...lol
2007-07-15 04:02:38 · update #1
oh god..how strange...i have the same with mine!! no...it is a safety mechanism which makes it cut out when it gets to a certain temperature..nothing wrong with it.
bloody annoying though..i can only hoover a couple of rooms..then have to wait for it to cool down & start again. i took a warranty with the shop with it..so i am returning mine - it drives me mad!!
2007-07-15 03:55:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It cuts out because the motor is overheating and the thermal fuse is tripping. This normally means that either the filters are blocked, the collection cyclinder is totally full, or there's an obstruction in the hose somewhere. In either case the best bet is too empty the cylinder, wash and clean (or replace if they're not washable) the filters and check the hose is clear. Check you've found all the filters, 9 times out of 10 there's a hidden one under or on top of the collection cylinder.
The motor is kept cool by the air flow through the cleaner, any blockages will cause it to overheat, severely in your case !
Hope this helps!
2007-07-17 01:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by Timbo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mother in law had the same problem with her vacuum.
we brought it home with us and when my husband took it apart all the filters and the dust bag were clogged up.
most modern vacuums these days have removable washable filters which need cleaning regularly.
if you can do this turn the hoover over and lay it flat on the floor with the bottom facing up and see if you can remove the bottom plate and if you can you may find that you can pull out some dust that maybe clogging up in the pipes.
if you dont feel able to do this you will just have to find someone who knows about hoovers.
2007-07-15 04:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by suejones987 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, try checking the filters, if they get blocked or aren't cleaned from time to time the motor will overheat, I'm not sure but I should imagine the motor has got a thermal cut-out on it somewhere. This may not be the answer but give it a go all the same,Dicky.
2007-07-15 06:59:50 · answer #4 · answered by dickybiker 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the brush bar out (same procedure as for fitting a new drive belt) and clean the bearings at each end. Sometimes bits of thread etc can wind themselves tightly in this area, so the bar won't rotate freely, putting strain on the motor and causing it to overheat and cut out.
2007-07-15 22:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by andrew f 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the thermal cut-out on the motor, which cuts out when the motor gets too hot. Sometimes these things are a bit sensitive, and a new one will cure it .People on here are clever so take note of their answers, and clean the machine's filters etc. Then when all else fails bring it to one of my shops.
2007-07-15 06:37:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The vacuum sucks air through a tube which eventually terminates in the bag. It is possible that the tube is clogged, most likely with hair or rug fibres, somewhere between the pickup brush and the bag. Check the entire path. It could also be that the head is not positioned close enough to the floor; drop the head down by turning the knob to "bare floors" or "low". Finally, it could be that the bag is simply too full; replace it.
2016-05-18 01:42:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From long and bitter experience, I've found the thing which makes my vacuum cleaner "go wrong" is a partially broken lead!
Mine and my next door neighbours both go in the same place, the end closest to the handle. I think it probably gets more bending and pulling at this point.
If the broken loose ends reconnect, the machine starts up again. My husband uses a multi-meter to check them out.
2007-07-15 04:13:57 · answer #8 · answered by Veronica Alicia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is the thermal cutout on the motor. There is not enough airflow past the motor to keep it cool. This indicates that either the HEPA filters need replacing or that the bag needs emptying (or both).
2007-07-15 04:03:05 · answer #9 · answered by Michael B 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There's a air filter you need to clean. It filters air out before it gets to the motor. When it gets clogged, the motor does not get enough air and overheats. Just rinse under tap and dry thoroughly before refitting.
2007-07-15 04:00:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋