About 2 yrs old and suddenly no steam is coming out. Any suggestions ?
2064441
I have not had mine that long and have not had that problem but it might be that the water intake tube is stuck in the top of the water tank.If so, push it down so it reaches the bottom of the tank. Another thing it might be is that calcium and mineral deposits could have built up. I know they sell a Shark water filtration bottle to stop that from happening.
2215952
Try running a tank of vinegar through it. I always use distilled water. If it's over a year old might be time for a new one.
1327589
Sorry, I have the same answer as many other victims. My steamer didn't work and both lights were on. The head of the steamer would get hot but no steam. If it's been less than a year, you can contact Conair to replace the item but you will have to pay for shipping. Unfortunately, if you read some of the reviews here, that sounds like a waste of money too. I had to throw mine away.
1774733
If you mean no luck = no steam, check the hole in the bottom of the unit to see if it is even open. Mine was sealed shut with some type of plastic. I took a very small drill bit and with hand turning only (I did not put it into an electric drill) I was able to drill out the plastic and open the hole. Then my steamer began to steam. If water cannot get into the hole, steam cannot be made. I too owned a Caruso and this one works the same. The rollers steam up in seconds and by the time I have put one into my hair the next one is ready. I hope you are able to get yours to work!
1038504
The hot steam does not work again. This is my second unit. I am returning the steamer and buying something else.
1042422
Mine had the same problem. It turned out that there was some glue that had leaked over one of the battery terminals and prevented it from making good contact. Once I scraped the glue off the terminal, the steam and blue light worked.
1511700
I have the same issue. It's coming out of the hole and when I turned it off after a while and ran cold water over the pot, the orange safety thing plopped into my food and most of the liquid was gone. I put the thing back in but I wasn't sure how far it's supposed to be in. I pushed almost all the way (it's housed in a rubber thing under the lid) and partway and either way the steam just comes out of that hole. The instructions don't mention anything about steam coming out of that hole. I've never used a PC before so this is very confusing.
937400
The only water I get is when I turn off the steam. The left over steam dumps into the bottom tray. No problems since I bought it 6 months ago. Just have to make sure you clean it and take care. A lot of the problems I've seen people posting could be cured by preventative maintenance.
1700892
I have not had that problem, but If it doesn't stay on Long enough to start steam, let it cool, remove the glass "jar" underneath and make sure the small thermal probe is clean. The unit will turn off no matter how much time is on the timer if that probe thinks there is not enough water in the "jar" which contains the heating element.
1344186
Make sure that water is covering the heating element. As i hd a similar issue but quickly learned tht once water levels are low the steamer will shut off as a safety precaution.
462609
I can't always see the steam and it runs blowing air if no steam so that may be what you're seeing. You should see the indicator lights on the front while power is on. While running I can't see the glow of the UV light. So if the reservoir empties, its working. I hope that helps you!
1172567
You need to select one of the buttons (15 min, 30 min, etc). It will not look like much when it is steaming, but it is working.
1924621
check to see if steam is coming out, should be easy enough with some effort on a shiny smooth floor, might be a little rougher if on a floor that has an upraised pattern. ive never had trbl with ours but our floors are smooth.
915527
Never saw anything in the manual concerning your issue, I would assume as long as the water is heating and the steam is working it could be just a blip in the wiring. I've had my steamer for about two years and haven't had a problem. You didn't say how old your steamer is.
1434003
I purchased the Oreck almost 18 months ago, within 9 months, the steam switch stopped working. I took it back to the local dealer. They replaced the steamer with a new one and within 6 months, this one is not working. I guess I will take it ba k again and see what happens. I am pretty unhappy at this point. It worked good while it lasted.
907885
run water thru a couple of times when you first get it and make sure you are using distilled water. Wait till completely heated and a good stream of steam is coming out before placing infront of a client. Try using the ozone for a fuller stream of steam. I haven't had any problem with mine Check all conection are tight.
1854168
I would call Electrolux, my steamer is in the shop right now. It was not getting hot enough, & Electrolux had me bring it to a repair shop. Maybe they can help you?