If your Bissell vacuum stopped spinning, you’ve come to the right place. Here we’ll help you identify the problem your vacuum cleaner has. . .
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Bissell Vacuum Cleaner Not Spinning – Why and How To Fix
If your Bissell vacuum cleaner brush roller isn’t spinning, the vacuum cleaner could have one of many problems. Keep on reading to figure out the problem your Bissell vacuum cleaner might have . . .
The brush roller setting has been turned off
If the brush roller setting of your Bissell vacuum cleaner has been turned off, the brush roller won’t be able to spin. To solve the problem, simply turn the brush roller setting back on and your Bissell vacuum cleaner brush roller will start working properly again. The brush roller setting can be located next to the power button.
The vacuum cleaner is in the upright position
If you try using your Bissell vacuum cleaner in the upright position, the brush roller won’t be able to spin properly. To solve the problem, simply recline the vacuum cleaner with your foot and the brush roller should start spinning properly again.
The vacuum cleaner might be on the wrong setting
If you are cleaning a fluffy carpet with your vacuum cleaner, the brush roller might stop working because it is on the wrong setting. To solve the problem, choose the setting for fluffier carpets and your Bissell vacuum cleaner brush roller should start working properly again.
The brush roller is dirty
Another thing that can stop your Bissell vacuum cleaner brush roller from spinning properly is being dirty. To solve the problem you will need to clean the brush. Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell vacuum cleaner brush roller properly . . .
Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.
Step 2. Recline the vacuum cleaner then flip it over. Lay the vacuum on a flat surface.
Step 3. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 4. Take the brush cover out then set it aside.
Step 5. Take the brush roller out of the brush chamber then slide it through the vacuum belt.
Step 6. Use a pair of scissors to cut off any hair or thread that may be stuck on the brush roller.
Step 7. Use a dry piece of cloth or tissue to wipe the brush roller cover.
Step 8. Use the same piece of cloth or tissue to wipe the brush roller chamber.
Step 9. Put the brush roller back in its place in the brush chamber and then slide it through the vacuum belt again.
Step 10. Put the brush roller cover back on then put the screws back in their places.
Step 11. Flip the vacuum cleaner over again and keep it in the upright position.
Step 12. Turn your vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The vacuum belt needs to be replaced
If your Bissell vacuum cleaner belt is bad, the brush roller won’t be able to spin properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the vacuum belt. Follow the steps below to replace the belt of your Bissell vacuum cleaner properly . . .
Step 1. Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Recline the vacuum cleaner then flip over. Lay the vacuum cleaner on a flat surface.
Step 3. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step. 4. Take the brush roller cover out then set it aside.
Step 5. Take the brush roller out of its place in the brush chamber then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the brush roller aside.
Step 6. Slide the vacuum belt out of its place in the brush roller chamber.
Step 7. Put a new vacuum belt in the place of the old one.
Step 8. Put the brush roller back in its place in the brush chamber then slide it through the new vacuum belt.
Step 9. Put the brush roller cover back in its place then put the screws back in their places.
Step 10. Flip the vacuum cleaner over again then keep it in the upright position.
Step 11. Turn the vacuum cleaner back on then check if it is working properly now.
The brush roller is bad
If the brush roller of your Bissell vacuum cleaner is bad, it won’t spin properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the brush roller. Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Bissell vacuum cleaner properly . . .
Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Recline the vacuum cleaner and flip it over. Keep it on a flat surface.
Step 3. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws that hold the brush roller cover in place.
Step 4 Take the brush cover out and set it aside.
Step 5. Take the old brush roller out of its place in the brush chamber then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the old brush roller aside.
Step 6. Put a new brush roller in the place of the old one then slide it through the vacuum belt.
Step 7. Put the brush roller cover back on then put the screws back in their places.
Step 8. Flip the vacuum cleaner over again then keep it in the upright position.
Step 9. Turn the vacuum cleaner back on then check if it is working properly.
Bissell Carpet Cleaner Not Spinning – Why and How To Fix
If your Bissell carpet cleaner brush isn’t spinning, the problem could be that something is stuck in the brush. To solve the problem, simply pull out the thing that is blocking the brush.
Bissell Carpet Cleaner Flow Indicator Not Spinning – Why and How To Fix
If your Bissell carpet cleaner flow indicator is not spinning, the vacuum cleaner could have one of many problems. Keep on reading to figure out and solve the problem that your Bissell carpet cleaner flow indicator might have . . .
The vacuum cleaner is on the wrong setting
Using the wrong setting on your Bissell carpet cleaner is one thing that can stop the flow indicator from spinning properly. The vacuum cleaner flow indicator won’t spin if it is set to the tool setting. To solve the problem, you will need to move the Ready Tools dial to the floor cleaning setting. Your carpet cleaner should start working properly now.
The flow indicator is dirty
Another thing that can stop your Bissell vacuum cleaner from spinning properly is a dirty flow indicator. To solve the problem, you will need to clean the flow indicator. Follow the steps below to clean your Bissell carpet cleaner flow indicator properly . . .
Step 1. Turn your carpet cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Unscrew the flow indicator cap and then take it out and set it aside.
Step 3. Take the red rotor out and set it aside. Take out the white filter as well.
Step 4. Wash the flow indicator cap under running water and leave it to dry.
Step 5. Wash the red rotor and white filter under running water as well and leave them to dry.
Step 6. When the filter, rotor and flow indicator cap are completely dry, put them back into the vacuum cleaner.
Step 7. Turn your vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
There is no cleaning solution in the carpet cleaner
If you don’t put any cleaning solution into your carpet cleaner while using it, the flow indicator won’t be able to spin properly. To solve the problem, pour some of your carpet cleaner cleaning solution into the water tank and the carpet cleaner should start working properly now.
The flow indicator needs to be replaced
If the flow indicator of your Bissell vacuum cleaner is bad, it won’t be able to spin properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the flow indicator. Follow the steps below to replace your Bissell carpet cleaner flow indicator . . .
Step 1. Turn your Bissell carpet cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Unscrew the flow indicator cap from the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.
Step 3. Take out the red rotor and set it aside. Take out the white filter as well.
Step 4. Put a new filter in the place of the old one.
Step 5. Put a new rotor in the place of the old one.
Step 6. Put a new flow indicator cap in the place of the old one.
Step 7. Turn the vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
