My Bissell Quicksteamer is no longer sucking up water after soaking the carpets. Thoughts or suggestions on what could be causing this?
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I would think there must be some kind of blockage in the vacuum function of the machine. any floor cleaner that uses vacuum uses a fairly simple system consisting of a fan for the suction, and a series of small duct tubes to direct the airflow. any obstruction in the duct tubes will reduce or eliminate the suction. also the fan that creates the suction could also become faulty or damaged. a mechanically savvy person could dig into the machine a bit and possibly figure out the problem. they are not very sophisticated devices. there is a belt that drives the scrub brush, and the dirty water is sucked up and deposited in the holding tank. all of those functions I mentioned have to be looked at. I would think there must be some kind of blockage in the vacuum function of the machine. any floor cleaner that uses vacuum uses a fairly simple system consisting of a fan for the suction, and a series of small duct tubes to direct the airflow. any obstruction in the duct tubes will reduce or eliminate the suction. also the fan that creates the suction could also become faulty or damaged. a mechanically savvy person could dig into the machine a bit and possibly figure out the problem. they are not very sophisticated devices. there is a belt that drives the scrub brush, and the dirty water... » Read More I would think there must be some kind of blockage in the vacuum function of the machine. any floor cleaner that uses vacuum uses a fairly simple system consisting of a fan for the suction, and a series of small duct tubes to direct the airflow. any obstruction in the duct tubes will reduce or eliminate the suction. also the fan that creates the suction could also become faulty or damaged. a mechanically savvy person could dig into the machine a bit and possibly figure out the problem. they are not very sophisticated devices. there is a belt that drives the scrub brush, and the dirty water is sucked up and deposited in the holding tank. all of those functions I mentioned have to be looked at. « Show Less
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I would think there must be some kind of blockage in the vacuum function of the machine. any floor cleaner that uses vacuum uses a fairly simple system consisting of a fan for the suction, and a series of small duct tubes to direct the airflow. any obstruction in the duct tubes will reduce or eliminate the suction. also the fan that creates the suction could also become faulty or damaged. a mechanically savvy person could dig into the machine a bit and possibly figure out the problem. they are not very sophisticated devices. there is a belt that drives the scrub brush, and the dirty water is sucked up and deposited in the holding tank. all of those functions I mentioned have to be looked at.
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Have you checked the vents where the water goes in to check if it is clogged by the carpet fibers. You have to clean them out after every use.
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Clean as best as you can while wet and the rest will have to wear off. There might be a chemical solution bit it could ruin your carpet.
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I used hot water plus a non-chlorine bleach detergent and added a chlorine bleach to the dispenser. You are right, lots of dirt on the Bissell pad; not so much on the Shark.
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Mine vacuum's the dirty water up. Not sure what you are doing wrong or if your machine isn't working properly.
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Happens to me ALL the time. I've done everything they say (cleaning out the valves, etc.) and nothing seems to work. Sometimes it sprays; sometimes it doesn't. Every time I want to clean my carpet I end up spending two hours trying to fix the stupid Bissell cleaner. I'm going to trash it and buy something that actually works.
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I have a new washing machine that spins like crazy. So my rugs were just damp. They dried in 24 hours in Basement. Maybe a 2nd spin/evacuate water sequence could help you?
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I've had the very same problem. After three months it has become so congested that the motor labors hard and then the unit stops working altogether. I've twice tried flushing it out with water through the top and bottom. A lot of black debris comes out, but it still doesn't work properly after cleaning. I had to return and get a different unit.
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Wow thank u, good to know/keep in mind, i just purchased mine a couple of weeks ago. Maybe try wiping down the surface? Maybe its been de-sensitized?
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Sorry to hear about the leak! It could be caused by dirty debris wrapped around the brushes or underneath the unit. Try cleaning the bottom and if you are still having issue please contact us so we can help. http://www.bissell.com/contact-us/?cid=ccsocial2107
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Irfan- I have been using this type of steamer for years and have never had this 'wet area' problem that you're having. depending on how long you have had the unit, I would take it back to where you purchased it (hopefully you still have the receipt?) as defective and exchange it for another. Hopefully you won't have the same problem. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. Good luck
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I have had no trouble with this issue. I use my Bissell everyday. I did make sure that the handle was screwed in tight when I first got it, but not enough to crack the handle. If you have a problem with it coming lose, try a piece of electrical or the very thin white tape used in sprinkler systems.
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Perhaps the brush is bent and is not snug in the sweeper. I'm sure you can straighten it by hand. I notice the brush pops out of the sweeper if too much pressure is applied on carpeting.
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You should sweep or dry mop the floor first to remove any dirt/debris before you use the Swiffer/Bissel because it simply ejects steam to clean the floors and doesn't suction, but the results are worth it!
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It's probably a dirty filter. You can wash and dry them or buy a new ones for about $12 each (pre-canister and HEPA). Made a world of difference when I cleaned mine--wondered why it ran like doo-doo after 10 years since they're supposed to never lose suction. Apparently they aren't miracle machines--you do need to clean/replace the filters occasionally.
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Maybe is because of dirt accumulation at the end of the hose near the water tank. To prevent it, you have to change the water after each room you vacuum
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My machine has been well-used for an elderly dog and then a puppy, but I have only had it about two years. It started developing leaks, and then I noticed that the dirty water container was not filling up. It seemed that all the dirty water was collecting in the bottom and leaking out on the ground. I have been limping along with it like that, but last time, it was a mess. I know I need a new one since yesterday, we had another vomit experience and my son just had a bloody nose all over the carpet. Gotta love the SpotBot!
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I haven't had to replace mine yet (I've washed and air dried them and they seem fine), so I haven't had to deal with this issue yet. Brookstone sells this vacuum so you might try writing to them to see if they can help you. Good Luck!