20 Most Recent Shark Cordless Stikvac Vacuum Cleaner sv800 - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Please be more specific about what will not stay on and what runs with power button on.....?

Hi Joan, I don't know what model number your vacuum is but I fount this short video that might help you. Good luck! Andrew

Is it empty, or does it need emptying?

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Was there a question here ?

Shark vacs are not made with a very high quality standard. They also don't have a parts department. They are disposable vacuum cleaners. Before you spend too much time and money on Shark, go see what your local vac shop has to offer. You will be surprised at the quality difference at essentially the same price.

Take it to your local vac shop. There is a safety switch that is prone to failure. They can bypass it.

LOL, It's a Shark ! ... Take it to your local vac shop for assistance. It can either be repaired or they can show you some quality vacs that won't cause so much trouble.

There are a lot of screws and typically the top cover comes off. I wouldn't recommend taking it apart. Take it to your local vac shop for assistance.

Take it to your local vac shop. They can service your machine and repair the problem. Bagless cleaners need to be serviced annually at the very least.

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sensor failure or container /filter problem

so replace switch if its failing

I do not have that particular model in front of me, but here is a likely problem. It could be the brush bearings/ bushings are clogged with dirt or hair, or even rust. If you can remove the brush and the bearings/bushings ( which are the parts that hold the spinning brush), see if they work freely in your hand. If one end or the other is bound up, it is clogged with something. If you cannot remove the bearings/bushings from the machine, you might try some drops of a penetrating oil into those bearings/bushings to see if they will "free up". I personally use a product called "P B Blaster", which, although it has a strong smell, is one of the best penetrating oils on the market. NOTE: After re-reading your letter, I am wondering if the belt is the problem. Although it has a "lifetime" guarantee, that might only mean it will be replaced by the company for free should it fail. If it is worn out, it could slip, causing this problem. God bless your efforts.