I tried to use my Foamaster after rinsing and storing it for the winter now it doesn't work at all. I have only used it 3 times Any suggestions?
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Best guess would be to soak it again in a tub of warm water, take out, fill with plain water, attach the hose and flush it out.
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Try cleaning out pickup tube and any holes on unit . make sure screen of pickup tube is clean and office hole where pin goes.
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Update...after asking this question, I contacted Gilmour and they promptly responded, suggesting I soak the item in white distilled vinegar for a few hours (except the bowl, of course). This certainly did the trick! It works like new again.
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Hey...same thing happened to me. Shake it to 'fluff up' the down. Puff it w your hand too. I did that for about 10 min. Mine ended up expanding. Mine is actually too warm for me. I have to run the heat down 4-5 degrees more than I used to.. but then I don't want to get out of bed in the am. Good luck w it...should be fine.Morrison
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I have had a the same thing happen, only mine didn't happen until several months after use. I'm not sure if this is the right thing to do, but I just "pop" it down with my hand kind of hard and it starts. As Scott said, it started doing that after I didn't get it sealed and it leaked. So I am guessing that there is just some "gunk" in there causing it to stick. If you wouldn't mind, please post what you find out from customer service. I am still able to use mine, but it continues to stick occasionally.
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Mine never froze. And it has the mildewy looking brownish blackish stuff floating in the water. I dont know if the seal was not sealed on some or if this has anything to do with why mine wont freeze, but I wasted 30 bucks on two of these after extensive research on youtube, thinking that it would actually work. It doesnt. I am hesitant to throw it out in case I ever get a deep freezer or something. BUT mine never froze:( I was looking forward to it too.
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Mine is doing the same thing. I finally just stopped using the ice machine unless I need it for a one time use. Was awesome while it lasted :/
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join the club! I've spent a lot of time trying to figure that out and I never did. I cleaned all the hoses and the heater. I even replaced the pump, but it still does not spray. I had only used it twice and cleaned it well before storing.
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I use Wal-Mart's "equate" brand of Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill, in my Cuisipro Foam Pump. This has worked well the past three years. However, this is my third Cuisipro Foam Pump container. With the first one bought, I misused the pump, by pouring a previously diluted mixture into the empty pump, and out came a "slimy" texture. The pump was useless after that. But that was after I had used it properly for several months. The second container's pump would not stay connected to the lid, so that was a Cuisipro problem. But I agree with an earlier review, I think any concetrated soap will work. Hope your trial is successful. I use Wal-Mart's "equate" brand of Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill, in my Cuisipro Foam Pump. This has worked well the past three years. However, this is my third Cuisipro Foam Pump container. With the first one bought, I misused the pump, by pouring a previously diluted mixture into the empty pump, and out came a "slimy" texture. The pump was useless after that. But that was after I had used it properly for several months. The second container's pump would not stay connected to the lid, so that was a Cuisipro problem. But I agree with an earlier review, I... » Read More I use Wal-Mart's "equate" brand of Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap Refill, in my Cuisipro Foam Pump. This has worked well the past three years. However, this is my third Cuisipro Foam Pump container. With the first one bought, I misused the pump, by pouring a previously diluted mixture into the empty pump, and out came a "slimy" texture. The pump was useless after that. But that was after I had used it properly for several months. The second container's pump would not stay connected to the lid, so that was a Cuisipro problem. But I agree with an earlier review, I think any concetrated soap will work. Hope your trial is successful. « Show Less
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Mine works pretty well. Maybe you're using too much liquid or possibly not rinsing pad often enough. Hope it works out for you.
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I used softsoap refills in it and it works fine. Foaming won't work because it takes a special pump to create the foam.
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I see many different answers here. Doesn't sound right. I have had mine a year, use it at least a couple times a week without problems. If I had problems like the first person, I would have tried to exchange it. Sounds like a problem with the unit. Don't let it scare you off though. I have Fibro and this helps me in the cool and cold weather a lot.;)
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Good news I tried something I took mine and rinsed it a few times under warm water then washed the whole thing in warm soapy water now it's nice and clean and good to go, it's all dry now so washing didn't ruin it. I couldn't get the filter out of mine either my friend has one same thing
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i have a special brush i use (its actually a brush for applying hair color but a stiffer type paint brush works to). i brush the foam filter off real well then the corrugated filter i bang with the brush then brush it off. then i use canned compressed air and blow out any leftover dust in it. i rarely have to wash the foam, only done that twice in six months and have just finally bought a replacement filter, not because original worn out or anything, but because i use my vac for residential cleaning and can just change the filter between houses instead of cleaning it out. i just clean them both when i get home and use the compressed air. i have a special brush i use (its actually a brush for applying hair color but a stiffer type paint brush works to). i brush the foam filter off real well then the corrugated filter i bang with the brush then brush it off. then i use canned compressed air and blow out any leftover dust in it. i rarely have to wash the foam, only done that twice in six months and have just finally bought a replacement filter, not because original worn out or anything, but because i use my vac for residential cleaning and can just change the filter between houses instead of cleaning it out. i just clean them... » Read More i have a special brush i use (its actually a brush for applying hair color but a stiffer type paint brush works to). i brush the foam filter off real well then the corrugated filter i bang with the brush then brush it off. then i use canned compressed air and blow out any leftover dust in it. i rarely have to wash the foam, only done that twice in six months and have just finally bought a replacement filter, not because original worn out or anything, but because i use my vac for residential cleaning and can just change the filter between houses instead of cleaning it out. i just clean them both when i get home and use the compressed air. « Show Less
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I've had the same issue! I had the machine only 2 months before the steamer wand stopped working. I was worried this could happen so have been very careful to make sure I clean the machine while it's still hot to avoid any clogging. I even ran the machine several times with just hot water and I still can't get it to work. It has been out of commission for 3 months now.
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I had the same problem. I tried to remove it as they showed in the commercial but I ended up breaking it. :-( Too bad because this really is the best mop I have ever used. Very easy to use.
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Fill it with cold water and let it set until the foam rubber thing inside soaks up the water, Then roll it up until you get the water out. Better yet, send it back and hope you get a refund. It doesn't work and it just makes you sweat more at night.
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I have not notified anyone yet but it is currently not working for some reason. It was great last Winter but I just took it out last week and cannot get it to steam at all
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DO YOU Have the steam and vac? I agree it junk. I have since purchased a Shark steam mop only and it works fine. Amazon only A part of the purchasing process. They don't actually the Shark. Ask to return it for a refund and if it is still in warranty they may help you get your money back. Were you using only distilled water in it?