20 Most Recent
Euro-Pro UV209 Upright Vacuum Questions & Answers
Shark rocket vacuum shuts down
Hello, this is Ava with Think Crucial.
Some Shark vacuums have a built-in safety system that stops the machine if it begins to overheat. This usually happens because the filter needs washing or your machine is blocked. If your machine turns off on its own, unplug it and leave it for at least an hour to cool down. Remember to check the filter and look for blockages before re-starting.
You can purchase a wide variety of high-quality Shark replacement parts for your Shark vacuum direct from Think Crucial with free shipping and an exclusive 10% coupon for Fixya.com readers, use code: FIXYA10
https://www.thinkcrucial.com/search?type=product&q=shark
I hope this was helpful.
Ava B.
Think Crucial Customer Care
http://www.thinkcrucial.com/
Shark Pursuit Euro-pro X vacuum cleaner, 12 amp, upright model
This vacum cleaner is equipped for auto shut off when it gets hot , It gets hot when it gets clogged either the little sponge filter is to dirty or the the round white filter in the dust collecting container.
But if they are both clean then it is clogged in the line probably with lot of carpet fiber, in that case you ned to take the dust container out and possibly the assembly from bottom like when you change the belt, then take of the Handle where the flex hose is attached, then you gonna need a wire hanger bend a long shape close to the shape of the hose line from handle to where it curved around in the bottom opening where it collects the dust behind the spin brush the just stick the hanger from the handle side cause the clog is probably in the lower side then just push the clogs out . Be care full not to puncture the flex hose with hanger. Its probably a good idea to bent the tip of the hanger so that it wont poke hole in the flex hose.
That's what happened with mine I spend hours and hours and days to figure it out. I could have just through it away, but it just kind a pissed me off and the War was on as stubborn as i am, but finally I won and I got the satisfaction of the sweet victory.
Waste lot of time though but it just one of those things. It never messed with me again.
But that is what's wrong with it. Good luck it a good vacum though very power full.
CANNOT VACUUM OVER 45 SECONDS TO A MINUTE CAUSE
Hello, clI
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
Release button
There is no button. You are supposed to place your foot on the area above the rolling brush and hold the base down while pulling the handle back.
There is a small metal clip under the vacuum that you should bend out a bit to make it easier to release. Unplug and flip the vacuum over. It is right in the middle between the back wheels. Use a pair of pliers. Don't bend it too far or it won't stay up when you want it to!
Hope this helps!
What belt do I need for this?
I'm unsure of the part number, but they are available for about $5 US after shipping here:
http://www.totalvac.com/accessory/parts/sharkbelt.html
The vacuum shuts down once it's used for about 20
Seems to be a common problem with the Euro-Pros. They happen to wrap their motors with a foam filter. This acts as an insulating blanket, retaining a ton of heat. I removed mine, and so far, it works a lot better.
Shark euro-pro x upright vacuum that shuts down every 15 minutes
These are prone to overheating. The manufacturer put a foam 'filter' wrap around the electric motor. This filter wrap insulates the motor, trapping heat inside, which causes overheating. The motor is very similar in form and function to the one in the Hoover Windtunnel, but the Windtunnel has no filter wrap. It doesn't overheat, and functions fine without it. There is a filter on the intake anyway. It's a redundant filter, and I have removed mine. It works fine now.
If you take the filter out yourself, you will need a special screwdriver for one of the motor cover screws. I guess they don't want the consumers opening it up.
I suggest taking it to a vacuum repair shop and explaining to them the problem, and asking them to remove the filter wrap from the motor.
Please advise the type of bags used for the Shark
That is a bagless vacuum. It does not require any bags, but you do have to clean the filters every so often. There are three filters in the top canister, and one in the base by the motor. Press the black button on the front of the canister and pull out to release it. Pressing the lever on the back will release the bottom black piece, emptying the contents. Do this over the garbage, or outside. It can be messy. Twist the top gray piece (the part with the first button and handle) counter-clockwise to open the filter area. This will reveal a black lid. Remove it, and the three filters underneath. One is a round black and gray conventional style filter, one is a foam disk, and one is a screen area on a tube. Shake them out (outside), tapping them on something hard like a railing or the ground, and rinse them under running water. Shake the water out of them, and reinstall them.
The last filter is behind the gray slotted panel in the bottom of the main body. Press the tabs on either side and pull the panel outwards. Shake this filter outside, but don't wash it. This is the intake filter. If you get it wet, water may get on the electric motor. Keep it dry.
Hope this helps!
Repair
It hokes up to the motor and the brush.
Not finding what you are looking for?
