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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Jesse Rosato | Posted under Consumer Electronics
Vacuum Hose - Diagnosing and Correcting Hose Problems
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The first vacuum hose problem that you will probably face is a clogged hose. Hoses can become clogged because the item you tried to suck up was too big, it was wet, it shifted positions, or too many particles or objects tried to squeeze through the hose at once. What ever the cause of the clog is, the symptoms will be the same. First as the clog develops your suction power will decrease. Then you may notice that the roller brush is only moving the dirt and debris around on the floor instead of moving it into the collection ports. When you notice this happening turn off your machine and tip it on its side. Try to see the debris intake port. If you can see a blockage at this point of the vacuum system you can usually just finger out the blockage. If the blockage is further up the hose you will next want to check the point where the detachable section of the hose is. Turn your vacuum right side up and turn it on. Then remove the detachable end of the hose and feel for suction. If the suction is strong then the blockage is somewhere between the intake port and the detachable hose port. Clean the blockage with a pipe cleaner, piece of flexible wire, or other tool. If the suction is weak when the detachable hose is uncoupled then that means that the blockage is somewhere between the end of the detachable hose and the point where the debris is collected in a vacuum bag or collection cup. Turn off the vacuum and remove the detachable hose completely from the machine. Shake the hose to loosen debris, blow through one end of the hose, or run a cleaning tool through the hose to clear the debris. When the debris is cleared re-attach the hose to the vacuum and test it out. If suction is still strong then you will need to look for other possible causes of suction problems. First check the filters. If they are dirty you will want to clean them, if they are permanent filters, or replace them. If this still doesn't fix the suction problem then you will want to look for breaks in the hose. Examine the hoses in your vacuum for breaks, holes, or other signs of damage. If you notice that you do have a damaged hose then you will want to replace it as soon as possible so that you can continue to use your vacuum. About The Author: Jesse Rosato is the Editor and Publisher of Article Click. For more FREE articles for your ezine and websites visit - www.articleclick.com |
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