If your Electrolux vacuum cleaner displays a red light, this article is for you. Here we’ll identify the issue your Electrolux vacuum has . . .
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Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner Red Warning Light – Why and How To Fix
If your Electrolux vacuum cleaner displays a red warning light, the machine could have one of two problems. Keep on reading to figure out and to solve the problem your Electrolux vacuum cleaner has . . .
The filters are dirty
If the filters of your Electrolux vacuum cleaner are dirty, the machine won’t be able to work without displaying a red light. To solve the problem, you will need to clean the vacuum filter. Keep on reading to learn how to clean the filters of different Electrolux vacuum cleaners . . .
How to clean the filters of an Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filters of your Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process. Cleaning the filters of your Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the canister chamber then set the rest of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Open the lid of the vacuum canister to gain access to the little orange filter. Take the little orange filter out of the vacuum canister. Set the rest of the vacuum canister aside.
Step 4. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 5. Wash the filter with water and leave it to dry. Do not use any form of soap on it.
Step 6. Make sure the filter is completely dry before reconnecting it to the vacuum canister. Using your Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner with a wet filter can cause it to malfunction.
Step 7. Open the cover on the side of the vacuum canister to gain access to the plastic filter and the foam filter. Take the plastic filter and foam filter out of the vacuum canister. Set the rest of the vacuum canister aside.
Step 8. Tap the plastic filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 9. Wash the plastic filter with water and no detergent then leave it to dry. When the foam filter as well.
Step 10. Open the cover at the back of the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the second plastic and foam filter. Set the filter cover aside.
Step 11. Take the plastic filter and foam filter out of the vacuum cleaner then set the rest of your machine aside.
Step 12. Tap the second plastic filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 13. Wash the second plastic filter and foam filter with water and no detergent then leave them to dry.
Step 14. Open the little cover in the vacuum canister chamber to gain access to the third foam filter.
Step 15. Wash the third foam filter with water and no detergent then leave it to dry.
Step 16. When it is completely dry, reconnect the third foam filter to the vacuum canister chamber then put the filter cover back on.
Step 17. Reconnect the second foam and plastic filter to the back of the vacuum cleaner then put the filter cover back on.
Step 18. Reconnect the first plastic and foam filter to the vacuum canister and put the filter cover back on.
Step 19. Reconnect the orange filter to the vacuum canister.
Step 20. Close the lid of the vacuum canister then reconnect it to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 21. Turn your Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light has disappeared now.
How to clean the filter of an Electrolux twin clean vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filters of an Electrolux twin clean vacuum cleaner . . .
Note: An Electrolux twin clean vacuum cleaner has a self cleaning function.
Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.
Step 2. Open the lid of the vacuum cleaner.
Step 3. After opening the cover of the vacuum cleaner, you will see two dials. Next to one of the dials, you will see the words CLEAN FILTER written with an arrow pointing to a certain direction. Turn the dial in the direction of the arrow to clean the filter connected to the dial.
Step 4. To clean the second filter, pull the handle of the vacuum cleaner then switch the positions of the filters and then repeat the process that was used in cleaning the first filter.
Step 5. When both filters are completely clean, put them back in their original positions.
Step 6. Turn the vacuum cleaner backwards.
Step 7. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum clean then take the third filter out of it. Set the vacuum canister aside.
Step 8. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 9. The third filter can’t be cleaned with water. To clean the third filter, get a dry piece of cloth or tissue and use it to wipe off more stubborn dirt.
Step 10. When it is completely clean, reconnect the filter to the vacuum canister.
Step 11. Reconnect the vacuum canister to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 12. Close the front lid of the vacuum cleaner.
Step 13. Turn your Electrolux twin clean vacuum cleaner back on and check if the blinking red light has disappeared.
How to clean the filters of an Electrolux stick ergo rapido vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filters of your Electrolux stick ergo rapido vacuum cleaner . .
Step 1. Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you try cleaning any part of it.
Step 2. Disconnect the canister chamber from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Press the two tabs on the side of the canister chamber to disconnect the vacuum canister from it. Set the rest of the canister chamber aside.
Step 4. Take the inner and outer filter out of the vacuum canister then separate them if necessary. Set the vacuum canister aside.
Step 5. Inside the inner filter, you will see a little mechanism. Pull it to get rid of loose dust on the inner filter.
Step 6. Get a normal vacuum cleaner and use it to get rid of more stubborn dirt on both filters.
Step 7. If you do not have another vacuum cleaner, you can always use a dry piece of cloth or tissue to wipe the filters.
Step 8. When they are completely clean, reconnect the inner and outer filter to the vacuum canister.
Step 9. Reconnect the vacuum canister to the canister chamber.
Step 10. Reconnect the vacuum canister chamber to your vacuum cleaner.
Step 11. Turn the vacuum cleaner back on and check if the blinking red light has disappeared.
How to clean the filters of an Electrolux ultra flex vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filters of your Electrolux ultra flex vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your machine off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process. Cleaning the filters of your Electrolux ultra flex vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum cleaner and set it aside. The canister of an Electrolux ultra flex vacuum cleaner can be located in the middle of the machine.
Step 3. Take the first filter out of the chamber on top of the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 4. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or cink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 5. Wash the filter with water and no detergent then leave it to dry.
Step 6. Make sure the filter is completely dry before reconnecting it to the vacuum cleaner because using your Electrolux ultra flex vacuum cleaner with a wet filter can cause it to malfunction.
Step 7. Pull the cover of the second filter out of the middle of the vacuum cleaner. Set the filter cover aside.
Step 8. Take the second filter out of the filter cover then wash it with water and no detergent then leave it to dry.
Step 9. When it is completely dry, reconnect the second filter to the filter cover.
Step 10. Reconnect the filter cover to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 11. Reconnect the first filter to the top of the vacuum cleaner.
Step 12. Turn your Electrolux ultra flex vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light is gone.
How to clean the filters of an Electrolux ultra captic vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filters of your Electrolux ultra captic vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process. Cleaning the filters of your Electrolux ultra captic vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.
Step 3. Turn the vacuum cleaner to its backside.
Step 4. Press the two buttons at the back of the vacuum cleaner and at the same time pull the filter cover to gain access to the first filter.
Step 5. Take the first filter out of the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 6. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dust.
Step 7. Wash the filter with water and no detergent. Leave the filter to dry.
Step 8. Make sure the filter is completely dry before reconnecting it to the vacuum cleaner. Using your Electrolux ultra captic vacuum cleaner with a wet filter can cause it to malfunction.
Step 9. Flip the vacuum cleaner over.
Step 10. Press the two tabs at the bottom of the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the second filter.
Step 11. Take the bottom cover out of the vacuum cleaner then set it aside.
Step 12. Take the second filter out of the vacuum cleaner then tap it on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 13. Wash the filter with water and no detergent then leave it to dry.
Step 14. When it is completely dry, reconnect the second filter to the bottom of the vacuum cleaner.
Step 15. Put the cover of the second filter back on and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 16. Turn the vacuum cleaner backwards again then reconnect the first filter to the machine and put the filter cover back on.
Step 17. Turn your Electrolux ultra captic vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light has disappeared.
How to clean the filter of an Electrolux pure Q9 vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filters of an Electrolux pure Q9 vacuum cleaner . .
Step 1. Always ensure that your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process. Cleaning the filters of your Electrolux pure Q9 vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Press the button in the middle of the vacuum cleaner to disconnect the vacuum canister from the rest of the machine.
Step 3. Pull the filter and filter holder out of the vacuum canister. Empty the vacuum canister and set it aside.
Step 4. Disconnect the progressive filter from the filter holder. Set the rest of the filter holder aside.
Step 5. Tap the filter and filter holder on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 6. Wash the filter with water and no detergent then leave it to dry.
Step 7. Make sure the filter is completely dry before reconnecting it to the vacuum cleaner.
Using your Electrolux pure Q9 vacuum cleaner with a wet filter can cause it to malfunction.
Step 8. Wash the filter holder with water and no detergent if necessary. Leave the filter holder to dry.
Step 9. When they are completely dry, reattach the filter and the filter holder then reconnect them to the vacuum canister
Step 10. Reconnect the vacuum canister to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 11. Disconnect the handheld part of the vacuum cleaner from the rest of the machine. Set the handheld part of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 12. Open the cover on the top of the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the emission filter. Set the filter cover aside.
Step 13. Tap the emission filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 14. Wash the emission filter with water and no detergent then leave it to dry.
Step 15. When it is completely dry, reconnect the emission filter to the vacuum cleaner then put the filter cover back on.
Step 16. Reconnect the handheld part of the vacuum cleaner to the rest of the machine.
Step 17. Turn your Electrolux pure Q9 vacuum cleaner back and check if the blinking red light is gone now.
How to clean the filter of an Electrolux jetmaxx vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filter of your Electrolux jetmaxx vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.
Step 2. Turn the vacuum cleaner backwards to gain access to the filter cover.
Step 3. Open the filter cover and set it aside.
Step 4. Take the plastic filter out of the vacuum cleaner then set the rest of the machine aside.
Step 5. Tap the plastic filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 6. Wash the filter with water and no detergent. Leave the filter to dry.
Step 7. Make sure your filter is completely dry before reconnecting it to the vacuum cleaner because using your Electrolux jetmaxx vacuum cleaner with a wet filter can cause it to malfunction.
Step 8. When it is completely dry, reconnect the plastic filter to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 9. Reconnect the filter cover to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 10. Turn your Electrolux jetmaxx vacuum cleaner back on and check if the blinking red light has disappeared now.
How to clean the filter of an Electrolux central vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filter of your Electrolux central vacuum cleaner. . .
Step 1. Ensure that your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.
Step 2. Unhook the latches on the sides of the vacuum cleaner to disconnect the bottom of the machine from the rest of the vacuum cleaner. Set the bottom of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. To take the filter out of the vacuum cleaner, twist the dial in between it then pull it out.
Step 4. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 5. Clean the filter with a dry piece of cloth or a soft brush to get rid of more stubborn dirt.
Step 6. After cleaning it, reconnect the filter to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 7. Reconnect the bottom of the vacuum cleaner to the rest of the machine and use the latches that you unhooked earlier to lock in place again.
Step 8. Turn your Electrolux central vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light is gone now.
How to clean the filters of an Electrolux power glide pet lover vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filters of your Electrolux power glide pet lover vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process.
Step 2. Take out the cover at the bottom of the vacuum canister to gain access to the first filter. Set the vacuum filter cover aside.
Step 3. Take the first filter out of the vacuum cleaner then set the rest of the machine aside.
Step 4. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 5. Wash the filter with water and no detergent to get rid of more stubborn dirt. Leave the filter to dry.
Step 6. Make sure the filter is completely dry before reconnecting it to the vacuum cleaner. Using your Electrolux power glide pet lover vacuum cleaner with a wet filter can cause it to malfunction.
Step 7. When it is completely dry, reconnect the filter to the bottom of the vacuum canister.
Step 8. Put the filter cover back on and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 9. Disconnect the vacuum canister from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 10. Open the lid of the vacuum canister to gain access to the second filter.
Step 11. Take the second filter out of the vacuum canister. Set the rest of the vacuum canister aside.
Step 12. Tap the second filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 13. Wash the filter with water and no detergent then leave it to dry.
Step 14. When it is completely dry, reconnect the filter to the vacuum canister. Close the lid of the vacuum canister.
Step 15. Reconnect the vacuum canister to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 16. Turn your Electrolux power glide pet lover vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light is gone now.
How to clean the filter of an Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the filter of your Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you begin the cleaning process. Cleaning the filters of your Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Turn the vacuum cleaner backwards to gain access to the vacuum filter.
Step 3. Take the filter out of the vacuum cleaner then set the rest of the machine aside.
Step 4. Tap the filter on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt.
Step 5. Wash the filter under running water and leave it to dry.
Step 6. Make sure the filter is completely dry before reconnecting it to the vacuum cleaner because using your Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner with a wet filter can cause it to malfunction.
Step 7. When it is completely dry, reconnect the filter to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 8. Open the cover on the top of the vacuum cleaner and lean it backwards to gain access to the vacuum bag.
Step 9. Pull the vacuum bag out of the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.
Step 10. Take the post motor filter out of the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 11. A post motor filter can’t be washed with water or detergent. To clean a post motor filter, tap it on the side of a trash can or sink to get rid of loose dirt then use a soft brush to get rid of more stubborn dirt.
Step 12. When it is completely clean, reconnect the post motor filter to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 13. Reconnect the vacuum bag to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 14. Put the cover of the vacuum cleaner back on.
Step 15. Turn your Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner back on and check if the blinking red light is gone now.
If you tried cleaning the filters of your Electrolux vacuum cleaner and the blinking red light didn’t disappear, then your machine might have this problem . . .
The brush roller is bad
If the brush roller of your Electrolux vacuum cleaner is bad, the machine won’t be able to work without displaying a warning red light. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the brush roller. Follow the steps below to replace the brush rollers of different kinds of Electrolux vacuum cleaners . . . .
How to replace the brush roller of an Electrolux epic 6500 vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of an Electrolux epic 6500 vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your Electrolux vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush roller attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Take the main cover out of the brush roller out of the brush head attachment and set it aside.
Step 4. Take the second cover out as well and set it aside.
Step 5. Get a screwdriver and use and use it to take out the screws holding the brush roller in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 6. Take the brush roller out of the head attachment then set the rest of the attachment aside.
Step 7. Put a new Electrolux epic 6500 vacuum cleaner brush roller in the place of the old one.
Step 8. Put the screws that you removed earlier back in their places.
Step 9. Reconnect the brush roller covers to the brush head attachment and make sure to lock them in place properly.
Step 10. Reconnect the brush head attachment to the vacuum cleaner again.
Step 11. Turn your Electrolux epic 6500 vacuum cleaner back on and check if the blinking red light is gone now.
How to replace the brush roller of an Electrolux paragon power head vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Electrolux paragon power head vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start. Replacing any part of your Electrolux paragon power head vacuum cleaner when the machine is on and plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush head attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of the vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Get a screwdriver and use it to remove the screws holding the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 4. Take the brush roller cover out of the brush head attachment and set it aside.
Step 5. Take the old brush roller out the brush head attachment and set it aside.
Step 6. Put a new Electrolux paragon power head vacuum cleaner brush roller in the place of the old one.
Step 7. Put the brush roller cover back on and put the screws that you removed earlier back in their places.
Step 8. Reconnect the brush head attachment to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 9. Turn your Electrolux paragon power head vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light is gone.
How to replace the brush roller of an Electrolux stick ergo rapido vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Electrolux stick ergo rapido vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your Electrolux vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Flip the vacuum cleaner over to gain access to the brush roller.
Step 3. Press the button at the back of the brush head attachment. At the same time, lift the little tab at the bottom of the attachment to disconnect the brush roller from the vacuum cleaner.
Step 4. Take the brush roller out of the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.
Step 5. Put a new Electrolux stick ergo rapido vacuum cleaner brush roller in the place of the old one and lock in place properly.
Step 6. Flip your vacuum cleaner over again and keep it in the upright position.
Step 7. Turn your Electrolux stick ergo rapido vacuum cleaner back and check if the blinking red light has disappeared.
How to replace the brush roller of an Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start.
Step 2. Flip the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the brush roller cover.
Step 3. At the bottom of the vacuum cleaner you will see two clips. Push the two clips to disconnect the brush roller cover from the rest of the vacuum cleaner.
Step 4. Take the brush roller cover out of the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.
Step 5. Take the brush roller out of the vacuum cleaner and then slide it through the vacuum belt.
Step 6. Put a new Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner brush roller in the place of the old one and then slide it through the vacuum belt.
Step 7. Put the brush roller cover back on and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 8. Flip the vacuum cleaner over again and keep it in the upright position.
Step 9. Turn your Electrolux sanitaire little ton vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light is gone now.
How to replace the brush roller of an Electrolux ultra one power head vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Electrolux ultra one power head vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your Electrolux vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Flip the vacuum cleaner brush head attachment over.
Step 3. Get a screwdriver and use it to remove the screws holding the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 4. Open the brush roller cover and lean it backwards.
Step 5. Take the brush roller out of the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.
Step 6. Put a new Electrolux ultra one power head vacuum cleaner brush roller in the place of the old one.
Step 7. Put the brush roller cover back on and put the screws that you removed earlier back in their places.
Step 8. Flip the brush head attachment over again.
Step 9. Turn your Electrolux ultra one power head vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light is gone now.
How to replace the brush roller of an Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner properly . . .
Step 1. Turn your Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner off and unp0lug it from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. Flip the brush roller attachment over.
Step 3. Lift the brush roller cover up and lean it backwards.
Step 4. Take the old brush roller out of the vacuum cleaner and set it aside.
Step 5. Put a new Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner brush roller in the place of the old one and then put the roller cover back on.
Step 6. Flip the brush head attachment over again.
Step 7. Turn your Electrolux ultra active vacuum cleaner back on and check if the flashing red light has disappeared now.
