Hoover Vacuums - Page 4 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Question edited for clarity and typo 'stems' > 'steam'. There is some help in the link. https://www.google.com/search?q=Hoover+F220+steam+vacuum.+Install+latches+on+recovery+tank ..

If it smells like an electrical fire, the motor will need replacement ( part # 43576197, msrp $74.99 ) + labor.

make sure that the supply line is clear ,some times if solution is allowed to dry in the line the soap dries and blocks the route of solution
Try and use some viniger to break up the deposits

no there is not.

I took the advice above I cut off the lead and got a heavy duty plug from screwfix and I cannot see the logic but it worked

Hi There,

When a vacuum cleaner smokes, it is usually only one of two possible problems.

It could either be that your motor burned up, or that your belts burned. The belts on this particular model are notorious for breaking, but the fact that your machine doesn't come on at all after this happened, sounds like it may be the motor.

Both of these issues have a unique smelling smoke. If the smoke smelled like an electrical burning smell, this indicates it's your motor. If the smoke smelled more like burning rubber, then it's probably your belts.

If the smoke smelled like burning rubber, here's a video that we've recorded showing step by step how to inspect, trouble shoot, and replace the belts on your vacuum cleaner. If you open it up and the belts are still in tact, then this probably is a more serious problem of the motor burning out.

. I'd be more then happy to walk you through more advanced diagnosing if this doesn't fix your problem, please just use the comment box here on the Fixya repair page.

If this was helpful to you, please be so kind and rate my repair helpful, or leave some feedback for me. This is really appreciated by the Fixya community if the repair solution was able to fix your problem.

Thanks again,

Chris Jones
GoVacuum.com

For our H3000, the "water channel hose" was torn (15+ years later, still worth it to keep the SpinScrub going... however it appears the exact part w/ end pieces is no longer available). So, what's promising is that the old hose can be removed from the 2 end pieces -- found out that the "1.5 inch tubing" from Amazon is a bit too difficult to thread into. Looking for a more suitable size, perhaps 1.25 (OD - outer diameter) because of this. Many thanks, responses above are great -- here's a WEBSITE with fantastic PHOTO DETAILS step-by-step I came across... thanks everyone! https://www.educationdx.com/FLOORMATE-repair-cleaner-parts-2.html

My hoover professional powerdash model # FH50702 WILL NOT TURN ON.

The brushes are turned by a motor. No belt. It's possible the gears on the brushes have a flat spot on them which would stop them from turning under a load.

Greetings from GoVacuum,

The belt is going to be loose as long as the vacuum cleaner is in the upright posistion. If you have the vacuum cleaner with the handle locked in the upright setting, then the belt will be tight around the skinny belt. Once you release the handle of the vacuum cleaner, you can watch as the belt tightens over the roller brush. There are numerous problems with this particular model. We have recorded a very helpful video review of how to replace the belt, and do basic maintenace for this particular model. Hopefully this will help you figure out the correct installation, and other maintenance work you can do yourself.

Here's the video;


If this still does not fix the problem, and the brush is still not spinning, please feel free to email me at chris.jones (at) govacuum.com. I'm always more then happy to try and help you fix the vacuum.

If this information helped you, please click the rate this solution by clicking the thumbs up icons in the right hand corner of this solution.

Thank you very much,

Chris Jones
GoVacuum.com

Hello, stanI was trying to help you out here. Maybe this will help some? I was going back to some customers that asked questions in the recent past and even farther back. It appeared that no one answered some of them, So, I thought I would take some of my own personal time to see if I can help. Even though this a Informational site may not have your exact model or brand, But this site will help you a lot. Here is the site link about everything you want to know about vacuum cleaners and possibly yours, from repair to trouble shooting it.http://home.howstuffworks.com/vacuum-cleaner.htmPlease if this helped you at all, if you can find the time and in your heart to rate my help and some kind words written would be appreciated for my free help, I would appreciate it. Like I said I just tried to help, If anything this is good information for future problems. If you felt that my free help was a waist of time for you, I'm sorry.I do not get paid to help people on the site, I do it cause I like to help.Here is also my direct link to my own pages of other areas of my expertise for other problems you might have in Automotive, Appliance, and Electronics. Drop In anytime for my help.Thanks, Mikehttp://beta.fixya.com/users/mc1bean

Sometimes, to fix Android Bluetooth not working, you might just need restarting it; especially if it's been left switched on for a while. Therefore, all you need to do is just simply off/on the Bluetooth connection. You'll see the Bluetooth icon, tap on it to switch it off. Now tap on it again to turn it on. To reset your system, delete the vehicle profile from your phone and disable the Bluetooth. Delete your phone profile in your vehicle system. Disable vehicle Bluetooth if there is such an option. Now enable the Bluetooth in your phone and the vehicle infotainment system and try to pair again. The likely cause is a fuse, headlight relay, headlight switch, dimmer switch or a wiring fault. About the only cause that is an easy fix is a blown fuse. Consult your owner's manual to locate the main fuse for the headlight circuit and replace that fuse with one having the same amp rating.

check belt under unit if ok possible build up of hair in bearings not letting wheels move

Clogging of the pump that sprays water/cleaning solution is very common in Hoover and Bissell Steam Vacs. Try running a cycle of 1part vinegar or CLR to 3 parts warm, distilled water through the vacuum pumps. The heads get clogged with soap and the water pumps get clogged at the opening of the flash heater due to minerals in hard water. If you want to extend the life of your steam vac, don't use the heater unless you are using distilled water. This can get expensive, so I recommend not using the heater.

I would look on amazon. Hoover sells them google Hoover Vacuum Cleaner HWD020 filters for more info

You are better off taking it to a Service Centre. It has electronics board inside and would need to be tested. If it's the motor brushes, you could replace those, but if it is the motor itself, it is normally beyond economic repair. Many parts including the motor are discontinued by the maker. https://www.google.com/search?q=s3639+vacuum+replace+motor Here is the exploded parts schematics showing the screws to get in. https://www.partswarehouse.com/Hoover-S3639-Windtunnel-Canister-Parts-s/1037.htm ..

Return it for refund or replacement.

We are Fixya, we aren't Hoover. You need to contact them direct or take it to a local Vacuum Cleaner repair shop. There are parts schematics in this link. Parts 30 and 31. https://www.google.com/search?q=hoover+uh30301+parts+schematic ..

If you are talking about the screen on the bottom of the machine, it pulls out to clean but does not come all the way out.