What do you do if you’re vacuuming your home and without notice, your machine switches off and won’t switch back on? Luckily, we know all about why this happens and exactly what steps you can take to get it working again quickly and prevent it recurring. “So, you’re vacuuming away and then, without notice, your machine switches off! After a few choice words you need to find out what has happened. There are a number of reasons why a vacuum cleaner will switch itself off but the main one is because it has overheated. Before you check this it is worth checking some of the other reasons first, they take less time and may get your machine up and running again.“ The first thing to try is the fuse. The best way to do this is swap the machine’s fuse with that in your kettle’s plug – this should also be 13 amps as on your machine. Also, it is possible that there has been a power cut; even though these are rare they can happen, so do not dismiss this possibility. There may be a problem with the electrics in your house, or the socket that you are using – try another one – or a trip switch may have activated.

These should generally only be checked by a suitably qualified person! The final thing to try is to move the cable and see if the machine will come on. If the machine comes on then you will need to contact the manufacturer for further advice as this indicates a fault. You’ve tried all the above checks but still no power. This is where it becomes likely that the thermal cut-out safety feature has activated. To protect the motor, most vacuum cleaners contain a system that switches the unit off if it becomes too hot. This system won’t allow the machine to be switched back on again until the motor has cooled down. Most thermal cut-out systems need you to leave the machine unplugged for about 2 hours. To check this for your cleaner, review the user guide supplied with it. Once you have found out how long your machine has to be left for, it is time to consider why your machine has overheated and the steps to prevent this recurring. Vacuum cleaners essentially draw air in, through a series of tubes and a dirt container or bag and then expel clean air through their exhaust.

If this flow of air is interrupted then the motor will have to work harder to try and pull the same amount of air through the system, to maintain the suction performance. This is usually accompanied by an increase in the sound that the machine makes. After a while, the cleaner will reach a certain temperature and will switch off – the thermal cut-out has activated. Think of it like someone putting a hand over your mouth and asking you to breathe normally! The main things you need to check are blockages in the hose, the passages leading to the dirt container and, most importantly, the cleanliness of the filters. dyson origin barrel vacuum cleaner dc37cFor most modern vacuums, there will be at least one washable filter and perhaps others to ‘tap’ dirt free from. quest vacuum cleaner 800wAllow the machine to cool a little then use the rest of the enforced break from cleaning to carry out this maintenance, and perhaps then have a well-deserved cup of tea!cosway handy vacuum cleaner

After the recommended amount of cooling time has passed, try your machine. If it switches on then remember you do need to maintain your machine regularly to ensure this does not happen again. How well do you look after your vacuum cleaner? Do you know how to and want to share your steps? Let us know your tips!LG - Vacuum Cleaners Selecting an option will narrow your search and make the results more specific. 3 litres and less 3.1 to 5 litres 5.1 litres and more 5 meters and less 6 meters and above Clicking this will sort the products in order of latest products to oldest products and vice versa. Clicking this will sort the products according to their prices - lowest to highest and highest to lowest. Clicking this will sort the products according to their rating out of 10 - lowest to highest and highest to lowest. Clicking this will sort the products according to their popularity - least popular to most popular and vice versa. Type: Robotic Type of Bag: Bagless Dust Bag Capacity: 0.6 Litres

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Perfect for homes with lots of carpeting, upright vacuums have long cords, making it easy to vacuum large areas without having to constantly switch electrical outlets. Some models have a detachable hose or extension wand for added versatility. Canister vacuums are great for homes with both carpeted and bare floors. Generally more lightweight than upright vacuums, canister vacuums make reaching tight spots and under furniture a breeze, and with additional accessories like a bristle head for carpets, extension wands and dusting brushes they’re versatile medium to heavy-duty vacuum cleaner. Steam cleaners let you sanitize the surfaces of your home using steam to loosen and lift dirt and residue from hard floors. Some models are dual function and can also steam clean carpets for complete flooring sanitation. Self-propelled cleaners that will move around your home to vacuum your floors, robot vacuums like the roomba automatically return to their bases when they need to recharge.