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Question posted by Anonymous-34486 on July 25th, 2011

How Do I Make It Suck Again?

my vacuum is a year old and now it wont suck 90% of things and smells funny.  it sounds normal though. i replaced the filter and cleared any clogs i could find, including the roller.

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Answer #1: Posted by ehjohnson7 on July 25th, 2011 5:08 PM
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Problem: Cleaner won’t pick up
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Broken or worn belt
• Replace belt
• Agitator brush roll worn
• Replace brush roll
• Dirt cup full
• Empty cup
• Incorrect carpet height setting
• Move nozzle control knob to lower
setting
• Blockage in air flow passage
• Clear blockage
• Pleated filter clogged
• Clean pleated filter as described in the
“Filter assembly” section
• Dirt cup not properly installed
• Position dirt cup properly and lock in
place
• Filter chamber lid not positioned
properly or missing
• Ensure that filter chamber lid is properly
positioned
• Filter assembly not installed
properly
• Ensure that the filter assembly is positioned
properly
Clearing blockagedisconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.Check dirt path
2. Remove dirt cup, look in duct
3. Clear blockage from dirt duct.
Check intake opening
4. Remove dirt cup and look in duct
5. Clear blockage from duct
Check airflow path
6. Remove hose end from cleaner.
7. Plug cleaner in and turn ON. Check
for suction at end of hose
a. If there is suction, continue with
step 8.
b. If there is no suction, check for
blockage in hose. Clear out hose.
Check hose inlet
8. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
9. Remove hose end from cleaner.
10. Press hose inlet door open and clear
any blockages.

Related Hoover U5175900 Manual Pages

Manual - Page 1

HOOVER® FoldAway™ Upright Thank you for your purchase! Owner's Manual ENGLISH § pp. 1-12 ESPAÑOL § pág. 15-21 FRANÇAIS § p. 22-28 ® www.hoover.com
Manual - Page 2

... Dealer (Depot). • Use vacuum cleaner only for choosing a HOOVER® product. others may reduce air flow. • Do not pull or carry by or near children. Empty dirt cup and clean filters frequently when picking up hard, sharp objects with wet hands. • The use of body away from electrical outlet before operating...
Manual - Page 3

....com. Press upper handle release button (B) back to fold handle to find the service outlet nearest you need any tape or packing material from the cleaner. Hose, cleaning tools and wands (packed on board. Continued § 3 only) OR Call 1-330-499-9499 to upright position until it locks in our Consumer Response Center...
Manual - Page 4

...step on carpet and floors; Polarized plug To reduce the risk of cleaner. upright when using cleaning tools; operating position for general operation on pedal to lower handle to correct ...for easy cord release. 19. This cleaner is wider than the other). Carrying handle 5. Dirt cup 8. Hose 14. Dusting brush 16. Crevice wand: stores inside filter chamber) 7. Cord hooks: wrap ...
Manual - Page 5

.... 2-6 C B Carpet height adjustment The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the bottom of carpet and hard floors. 2-4 2-5 Transporting cleaner Put handle in upright position and tilt cleaner back slightly. 2-7 2-8 2-9 Settings For maximum cleaning performance, the following carpet height settings are recommended. • Low setting: for stair cleaning. For ease in turning...
Manual - Page 6

... in tight spaces, corners and along edges in the upright position. Rinse and air dry before using. 2-11 H Remove hose When using cleaning tools, cleaner handle should be used to give extra length to tighten... use the end of the above the floor and for reaching hard to push the cover (I Replacing hose When you are attached to clean tools To clean the hose, wipe off dirt with the...
Manual - Page 7

.... Do not tap the soft, pleated part of dust, empty the cup and clean the filters often. Dirt cup 3-1 F B E D C A When to clean filter assembly 3-5 E E Disconnect cleaner from filter. The pleated filter is in operation, the screen at the bottom of the filter chamber will be emptied before the dirt reaches the dirt opening on back of...
Manual - Page 8

... dry then reposition. Push new bulb straight into cleaner. Headlight replacement What to replace this filter, ask for cleaning. Replace chamber on filter chamber. Press latch (I J Correct Incorrect Be certain that the dirt cup is not required. Replace filter grid and dirt cup. Do not operate cleaner without any of filter. Reposition dirt cup (Fig. 3-10). Should you...
Manual - Page 9

...hood. 3-19 3-20 3-21 Lift hood off cleaner. 3-22 M Remove the 2 screws behind the agitator cover. Discard used belt. Turn agitator, making sure belt is stretched, cut or broken. ...cleaner. Belt replacement The belt on your cleaner. When to rotate and is located under the hood of the cleaner. If the agitator does not turn, reposition belt in the upright position, tilt cleaner...
Manual - Page 10

... has been designed into your cleaner may continue. If the thermal protector continues to replace When agitator brushes are worn, the agitator should be replaced. If this happens, proceed as described in the "Belt replacement" section to motor bearings. Remove hood and agitator cover as follows: 1. Discard old agitator. Check filters for 13" - Lubrication The motor...
Manual - Page 11

... breaker • Replace fuse or reset breaker • Thermal protector activated • Allow cleaner to The Hoover Company in duct (A). 3. Other performance factors include Hose Power (ASTM Test F558), Surface Litter Cleaning, Hard Floor Cleaning, Edge Cleaning, Cleaning Width, and Air Filtration. 4. Check fullness of dirt cup and filter assembly; Clear blockage from electrical...
Manual - Page 12

...If further assistance is warranted in normal household use, in accordance with step 8. Remove hose end from cleaner. 7. This warranty applies when...including its territories and possessions, or in hose. Check for warranty service, transportation will be obtained by a limited one full year from state to place this appliance in a commercial or rental application. a. Clear...

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