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Vacuum Cleaner: Roller on head attachment not working

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:50:48 -0700

I have a Ambiano stick vacuum that has a small brush attachment that is working fine, however when the long stick part and floor head is attached, it will not work. The roller in the attachment won’t turn but when I take the roller it self out, the attachment where the roller goes into will turn. Not sure what the problem is?

Dyson V15 Detect: Why do I keep getting an "airways blocked" message

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:01:18 -0700

After taking everything apart as suggested on the Dyson site, cleaning the filter, etc. I am still getting an "airways blocked" message and the vacuum is shutting off.

iRobot Roomba 5xx Series: Roomba keeps giving error 2 even when brushes are clean

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:33:07 -0700

have a 5xx ROOMBA keeps getting error 2 CLEAR BRUSHES. Brushes are clean and unie will work for maybe 10 - 15 minutes then get same message. when checking brushes they are clean. This keeps repeating.

⟐ Commented April 13, 2026 at 8:33 MST

Narwal Freo Z10: Clean Water Tank Empty ... but it's NOT

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:59:47 -0700

We've had our Narwal Freo Z10 Ultra for about 6 months now. Love this thing! However, we seem to be having a recurring issue with the base station clean water tank. After filling the clean water tank and starting up, the narwal becomes angry from time to time and will say "fill clean water"... even though the tank is full and properly installed. My wife has found a temporary fix: using a baby medicine syringe to inject water into the base station clean water tank connection point. Doing this 3 or 4 times seems to clear up the issue... but a few days later same fault occurs. Anyone know of a root cause or complete fix?

Some things I have tried:

Cleaned both waste water and clean water tank thoroughly

Small pipe cleaner run through of all water lines to verify no obstructions

Thorough cleaning and maintenance of vacuum robot

This close to tearing the base station apart and doing a thorough cleaning.... when the wife isn't looking🫣

iRobot Roomba 650: side edge brush not spinning

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:39:34 -0700

new base board brush put on rumba 650 tested with battery it works will not work on rumba.

⟐ Commented April 10, 2026 at 5:39 MST

Dyson Vacuum: No suction even after stripping the entire cyclone unit and dust remov

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:51:22 -0700

Cyclone unit completely opened and dust removed - motor running but no suction

⟐ Commented April 09, 2026 at 21:51 MST

ECOVACS DN622: Manual de usuario del Ecovacs Robot DN622

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:23:10 -0700

Manual de usuario del Ecovacs Robot DN622

Shark NV352: How do I fit a new dust cap bottom door?

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:06:32 -0700

I have a new door to install but haven't been able to do it.

⟐ Commented April 09, 2026 at 13:06 MST

Dyson Small Ball: Brush isn’t turning and belt is not broken

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:14:53 -0700

Brush is not turning and belt is not broken

⟐ Answered April 09, 2026 at 6:14 MST

Lefant m210: What is this foam rubber think in repair kit shaped like a boom-a-rang

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:41:05 -0700

what is this foam rubber think in repair kit shaped like a boom-a-rang

Levoit LVAC-200: How do I take the board out to replace a capacitor that fell out?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:40:25 -0700

So i was doing a cleaning after the darn thing started reving up and down after hitting the speed button cleaned the button and checked filters replaced them heard a rattle as i was replacing checked every where and ther is a capacitor that apparently was never soder on and it fell of the boad by the motor... how do i take out that board ao i can soder it on.

ArmorAll AA255: Why is the vacuum not picking up anything other than light dust?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:32:42 -0700

I got this vacuum some years ago and noticed over time it slowly stopped being as powerful. Now, when I try using it, it only collects very light dust from the car or the floor.

⟐ Answered April 07, 2026 at 10:32 MST

Vacuum Cleaner: My Vacuum Cleaner Turns Off After Few Minutes. What Should I Do?

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:45:04 -0700

Hey guys,

Ever since I vacuumed my red Persian carpet, last week, the vaccum cleaner started working poorly and after a few days, it started turning off after just a few minutes of use.

I opened the panel and replaced the bag and cleaned all the filters. Unfortunately, with no success at all. The machine appeared to work normal the first couple of times I tested it, but then it completely stopped and never turned on again. I read on the forums that I should unplug it and turn it off for an hour or two and then try it out in a different socket. Again, it didn't work.

Has my vaccum cleaner completely gone? Should I be worries or is there a way to fix it?

I'm not an expert in repair nor do I understand electronics, but wanted some opinion on what could the problem possibly be so I can prepare myself for any additional repair costs or just go to the store and by a new one.

Make sure you include references or pics, if possible, so I can get familiar with the issue you'd be referring to.

Take care and thank you all for the help!

A. Polter

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 10:45 MST

Shark Apex Corded Stick Vac: My stick vacuum is making a High pitched noise

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:47:05 -0700

My stick vacuum is making a high pitched noise

Dyson Ball Multi Floor Upright: Wand has no suction

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:42:41 -0700

My wand is not sucking. I took the hose completely off and it appears that the connecting hose at the base where the wand hose connects at the base. I have checked all hoses and the wand, there is not any blockages.

⟐ Commented April 02, 2026 at 7:42 MST

iRobot Roomba Combo J7: Camera lens is shattered and iRobot cannot proceed

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:47:07 -0700

Lens on camera is shattered. Can I replace it

And where do I order it

⟐ Answered March 31, 2026 at 21:47 MST

Dyson v8: Not working - 3 blue light on

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:45:28 -0700

Hi,

my Dyson v8 is not working. At first I thought it was a battery, but when I press the power button, the 3 blue lights come on (not just one - a weak battery indicator). But the cleaner doesn't work. Anyone know what the problem might be?

Thanks.

⟐ Answer edited March 31, 2026 at 13:45 MST

ZCWA BR151: Can I only put water or can we add cleaning solution to water

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:00:53 -0700

Can I only put water in the water tank or can I add cleaning solution?

⟐ Answered March 31, 2026 at 11:00 MST

Proscenic M8: The vacuum does not charge

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:30:05 -0700

Hi there!

The vacuum stopped charging. I have replaced the battery , and still is not charging. Is there anything I can do?

Thank you

Car and Drivers Auto HandHeld Vacuum Bagless: Batteries won't charge.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:09:40 -0700

Batteries in hand held vacuum.

⟐ Answered March 25, 2026 at 14:09 MST