If your Miele vacuum cleaner isn’t working, you’re in the right place. Here we will help you identify the problem your vacuum might have . . .
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Miele Canister Vacuum Cleaner Not Working – Why and How To Fix
If your Miele canister vacuum cleaner isn’t working, the machine could have one of five problems. Keep on reading to figure out and you clove the problem your Miele vacuum cleaner might have . . .
The vacuum cleaner power cord was’t properly connected to the power outlet
If the power cord of your Miele canister vacuum cleaner wasn’t properly connected to the power outlet, the machine won’t be able to work well. To solve the problem, connect the power cord to the power outlet well.
After properly connecting the power cord to the power outlet, turn your Miele canister vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The power cord is bad
If the power cord of your Miele canister vacuum cleaner is bad, the machine won’t be able to work properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the power cord. Follow the steps below to replace the power cord of your Miele canister vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start the replacement process. Replacing any part of your Miele canister vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Open the lid on the top part of the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the vacuum bag.
Step 3. Take the vacuum bag out of the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 4. Get a screwdriver and then use it to take out the two screws in the chamber of the vacuum bag. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 5. Turn the vacuum cleaner backwards and then get a flat head screwdriver and use it to carefully pry off the gray panels at the back of the vacuum cleaner. Set the gray panel aside.
Step 6. Get a screwdriver and use it to take out the two screws at the back of the vacuum cleaner. Keep the screws in a safe place and make sure not to mix them with the other two screws that you removed earlier.
Step 7. Carefully separate the top part of the vacuum cleaner from the rest of the machine and then set it aside.
Step 8. At the back of the vacuum cleaner, you will see a black panel. Take the black panel out of the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 9. Get the screwdriver again and use it to take out the screws holding the front of the vacuum cleaner in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 10. Separate the front part of the vacuum cleaner from the rest of the machine and then set it aside.
Step 11. Take the old power cord out of the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 12. Get a new Miele canister vacuum cleaner power cord of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one.
Step 13. Reconnect the front part of the vacuum cleaner to the rest of the machine and then use the screws that you removed earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 14. Reconnect the black panel that you removed from the vacuum cleaner earlier to the rest of the machine and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 15. Reconnect the top part of the vacuum cleaner to the rest of the machine and then use the screws that you took out earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 16. Reconnect the gray panels to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock them in place properly.
Step 17. Reconnect the vacuum bag to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 18. Close the lid of the vacuum bag.
Step 19. Turn your Miele canister vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The power outlet is bad
If the power outlet that is being used for your Miele canister vacuum cleaner is bad, the machine won’t be able to work properly. Check if the power outlet is bad by plugging another appliance like a phone into it.
If you are sure that the power outlet is bad, to solve the problem, you will need to call an electrician to fix it for you. After fixing the power outlet, Check if your Miele canister vacuum cleaner is working like it is supposed to now.
The filter is not properly connected to the vacuum cleaner
If the filter of your Miele canister vacuum cleaner is not properly connected to the machine, the vacuum cleaner won’t be able to work properly. To solve the problem, you will need to connect the filter to the vacuum cleaner properly. Follow the steps below to gain access to the filters of your Miele canister vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Make sure your Miele vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start.
Step 2. Open the lid on the top part of the vacuum cleaner and then lean it backwards.
Step 3. Disconnect the vacuum bag from the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 4. Inside the chamber of the vacuum bag, you will see a filter cover. Take the filter cover out of the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 5. Take the filter out of the vacuum cleaner and then reconnect it to the machine.Make sure to lock the filter in place properly.
Step 6. Reconnect the filter cover to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 7. Above the first filter, you will see the cover of the second filter. Take the filter cover out of the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 8. Take the second filter out of the vacuum cleaner and then reconnect it to the machine. Make sure to lock the filter in place properly.
Step 9. Reconnect the filter cover of the second filter to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
|Step 10. Reconnect the vacuum bag to the vacuum cleaner.
Step 11. Close the lid of the vacuum bag.
Step 12. Turn your Miele canister vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The vacuum bag wasn’t properly connected to the vacuum cleaner
If the bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner isn’t properly connected to the machine, the vacuum cleaner won’t be able to work properly. To solve the problem, you will need to connect the vacuum bag to the vacuum cleaner properly. Follow the steps below to gain access to the bag of your Miele canister vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you begin.
Step 2. \Open the lid on the top part of the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the vacuum bag. Lean the cover of the vacuum bag backwards.
Step 3. Disconnect the vacuum bag from the vacuum cleaner and then reconnect it to the machine. Make sure to lock the vacuum bag in place properly.
Step 4. Close the lid of the vacuum bag.
Step 5. Turn your Miele canister vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
Miele Vacuum Cleaner Bag Not Working – Why and How To Fix
If the bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner is collecting dust properly, the machine could have one of two problems. Keep on reading to figure out and to solve the problem your Miele vacuum cleaner might have . . .
The vacuum bag wasn’t properly connected to the vacuum cleaner
If the bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner isn’t properly connected to the machine, the bag won’t be able to collect dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to connect the vacuum bag to the vacuum cleaner correctly.
After connecting the vacuum bag to the vacuum cleaner properly, turn the machine back on and check if the bag is collecting dirt properly now.
The vacuum bag is torn
If the bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner is torn, it won’t be able to collect dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the vacuum bag. Follow the steps below to replace the back of your Miele vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1.Ensure that your machine is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start the replacement process. Replacing any part of your Miele vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Open the lid on the top part of the vacuum cleaner to gain access to the vacuum bag. Lean the cover of the vacuum bag backwards.
Step 3. Take the old vacuum bag out of the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 4. Get a new Miele vacuum cleaner bag of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one. Make sure to lock the new vacuum bag in place properly.
Step 5. Close the lid of the vacuum bag.
Step 6. Turn your Miele vacuum cleaner back on and then check if the bag is collecting dirt properly now.
Miele Vacuum Cleaner Power Button Not Working – Why and How To Fix
If the power button of your Miele vacuum cleaner isn’t working, the problem could be that it has gone bad. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the power button. Follow the steps below to replace the power button of your Miele vacuum cleaner properly . . .
Step 1. Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start the replacement process. Replacing any part of your Miele vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Get a flathead screwdriver and use it to carefully take the power button out of the vacuum cleaner. Set the old power button aside.
Step 3. Get a new Miele vacuum cleaner power hutton of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one. Make sure to lock the new power button in place properly.
Step 4. Check if the power button of your Miele vacuum cleaner is working like it is supposed to now.
Miele Vacuum Cleaner Power Head Not Working – Why and How To Fix
If the power head of your Miele vacuum cleaner isn’t working properly, the machine could have one of three problems. Keep on reading to figure out and to solve the problem your Miele vacuum cleaner has . . .
The brush roller is clogged
If the brush roller of your Miele vacuum cleaner is clogged, it won’t be able to work properly. To solve the problem, you will need to clean the vacuum brush. Follow the steps below to clean the brush rollers of different kinds of Miele vacuum cleaners properly . . .
How to clean the brush roller of a Miele SEB vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the brush roller of your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start the cleaning process. Cleaning any part of your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush head attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Get a flat head screwdriver and then use it to remove the two 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 then set it aside.
Step 5. Take the brush roller out of the brush head attachment and then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the rest of the brush head attachment aside.
Step 6. Get a pair of scissors and use it to cut off any hair or thread that may be stuck on the brush roller. Take the hair or thread out of the brush roller and then throw it away.
Step 7. Get a dry piece of cloth or tissue and then use it to wipe off any dust that may be stuck in the brush head attachment. Wipe the brush roller cover as well.
Step 8. When it is completely clean, reconnect the brush roller to the brush head attachment. Make sure to slide the brush roller through the vacuum belt again.
Step 9. Reconnect the brush roller cover to the brush head attachment and then use the two screws that you removed earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 10. Reconnect the brush head attachment to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 11. Turn your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is
supposed to now.
How to clean the brush roller of a Miele cat and dog turbine vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the brush roller of your Miele cat and dog turbine vacuum cleaner properly . . .
Step 1. Ensure that your machine is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start the cleaning process. Cleaning any part of your Miele cat and dog turbine vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush head attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Flip the brush head attachment over to gain access to the brush roller.
Step 4. Get a screwdriver and then use it to take out the screws holding the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 5. Take the brush roller cover out of the brush head attachment and then set it aside.
Step 6. Get a pair of scissors and use it to cut off any hair or thread that may be stuck on the brush roller. Take the hair or thread out of the brush roller and then throw it away.
Step 7. Get a dry piece of cloth or tissue and use it to wipe off any dust that may be stuck on the brush roller cover.
Step 8. When it is completely clean, reconnect the brush roller cover to the brush head attachment and then use the screws that you removed from it earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 9. Flip the brush head attachment over again and then reconnect it to the vacuum cleaner. Make sure to lock the brush head attachment in place properly.
Step 10. Turn your Miele cat and dog turbine vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
How to clean the brush roller of a Miele 101 vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the brush roller of your Miele 101 vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1 Turn your Miele vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you start the cleaning process.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush head attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Get a screwdriver and then use it to take out 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 then set it aside.
Step 5. Take the brush roller out of the brush head attachment and then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the rest of the brush head attachment aside.
Step 6. Get a pair of scissors or a small knife and then use it to cut off any hair or thread that may be stuck on the brush roller. Take the hair or thread out of the brush roller and then throw it away.
Step 7. Get a dry piece of cloth or tissue and use it to wipe off any dirt that may be stuck in the brush head attachment. Wipe the brush roller cover as well.
Step 8. When it is completely clean, reconnect the brush roller to the brush head attachment and make sure to slide it through the vacuum belt.
Step 9. Reconnect the brush roller cover to the brush head attachment and then use the screws that you removed from the cover earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 10. Flip the brush head attachment over again and then reconnect it to the vacuum cleaner. Make sure to lock the brush head attachment in place properly.
Step 11. Turn your Miele 101 vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
How to clean the brush roller of a |Miele triflex Hx1 vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to clean the brush roller of your Miele triflex vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Always make sure that your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start the cleaning process. Cleaning any part of your Miele triflex Hx1 vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Move the little switch at the bottom of the vacuum cleaner next to the brush roller cover to open the cover.
Step 3. Slide the brush roller out of the brush head attachment. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 4. Get a pair of scissors and then use it to cut off any hair or thread that may be stuck on the brush roller. Take the hair or thread out of the brush roller and then throw it away.
Step 5. When it is completely clean, reconnect the brush roller to the vacuum cleaner and then move the switch again to lock it in place properly.
Step 6. Turn your Miele triflex Hx1 vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The brush roller is bad
If the brush roller of your Miele vacuum cleaner is bad, it won’t be able to spin properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the brush roller. Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of different kinds of Miele vacuum cleaners . . .
How to replace the brush roller of a Miele SEB vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you start the replacemnt process. Replacing any part of your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or 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. Flip the brush head attachment over.
Step 4. Get a flathead screwdriver and then use it to take out the two screws holding the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 5. Take the brush roller cover of the brush head attachment and then set it aside.
Step 6. Take the old brush roller out of the brush head attachment and then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the old brush roller aside.
Step 7. Get a new Miele vacuum cleaner brush roller of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one. Make sure to slide the new brush roller through the vacuum belt.
Step 8. Reconnect the brush roller cover to the brush head attachment and then use the two screws that you removed from the cover earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 9. Flip the brush head attachment over again and then reconnect it to the vacuum cleaner. Make sure to lock the brush head attachment in place properly.
Step 10. Turn your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
How to replace the brush roller of a Miele 101 vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Miele 101 vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Ensure that your machine is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you begin the replacement process. Replacing any part of your Miele 101 vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned on or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush head attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Steep 3. Flip the brush head attachment over and then get a screwdriver and use it to take out 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 then set it aside.
Step 5. Take the brush roller out of the brush head attachment and then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the old brush roller aside.
Step 6. Get a new Miele vacuum cleaner brush roller of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one. Make sure to slide the new brush roller through the vacuum belt.
Step 7. Reconnect the brush roller cover to the brush head attachment and then use the screws that you removed from the cover earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 8. Flip the brush head attachment over again and then reconnect it to the vacuum cleaner. Make sure to lock the brush head attachment in place properly.
Step 9. Turn your Miele 101 vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
How to replace the brush roller of a Miele triflex Hx1 vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller of your Miele triflex Hx1 vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your Miele vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you start the replacement process.
Step 2. At the bottom of the vacuum cleaner, next to the brush head attachment, you will see a little switch. Move the little switch to open the brush roller cover.
Step 3. Take the brush roller out of the vacuum cleaner and then set it aside.
Step 4. Get a new Miele triflex vacuum cleaner brush roller of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one. Move the little switch again to lock the brush roller in place properly.
Step 5. Turn your Miele triflex Hx1 vacuum cleaner back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The vacuum belt is bad
If the belt of your Miele vacuum cleaner is bad, the brush roller won’t be able to spin properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the brush belt. Follow the steps below to replace the belts of two different kinds of Miele vacuum cleaners . . .
How to replace the brush roller belt of a Miele SEB vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller belt of your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Turn your machine off and unplug it from the power outlet before you start. Replacing any part of your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner when the machine is turned or plugged into the power outlet can cause electrocution.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush head attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Flipe the brush head attachment over.
Step 4. Get a screwdriver and use it to take out the two screws holding the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 5. Take the brush roller cover out of the brush head attachment and then set it aside.
Step 6. Take the brush roller out of the brush head attachment and then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the brush roller aside.
Step 7. Take the vacuum belt out of the brush head attachment and then set it aside.
Step 8. Get a new Miele vacuum cleaner belt of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one. Make sure to lock the new brush roller belt in place properly.
Step 9. Reconnect the brush roller to the brush head attachment and then slide it through the new vacuum belt.
Step 10. Reconnect the brush roller cover to the brush head attachment and then use the two screws that you removed from the cover earlier to lock in place properly.
Step 11. Reconnect the brush head attachment to the vacuum cleaner and make sure to lock it in place properly.
Step 12. Turn your Miele SEB vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
How to replace the brush roller belt of a Miele 101 vacuum cleaner
Follow the steps below to replace the brush roller belt of your Miele 101 vacuum cleaner . ..
Step 1. Turn your Miele vacuum cleaner off and unplug it from the power outlet before you start the replacement process.
Step 2. Disconnect the brush head attachment from the vacuum cleaner. Set the rest of your vacuum cleaner aside.
Step 3. Flip the brush head attachment over.
Step 4. Get a screwdriver and use it to take out the screws holding the brush roller cover in place. Keep the screws in a safe place.
Step 5. Take the brush roller cover out of the brush head attachment and then set it aside.
Step 6. Take the brush roller out of the brush head attachment and then slide it through the vacuum belt. Set the brush roller aside.
Step 7. Take the vacuum belt out of the brush head attachment and then set it aside.
Step 8. Get a new Miele vacuum cleaner belt of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one.
Step 9. Reconnect the brush roller to the brush head attachment and then slide it through the new vacuum belt.
Step 10. Reconnect the brush roller cover to the brush head attachment and then use the screws that you removed from the cover earlier to lock it in place properly.
Step 11. Flip the brush head attachment over and then reconnect it to the rest of the vacuum cleaner. Make sure to lock the brush head attachment in place properly.
Step 12. Turn your Miele 101 vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
Miele Vacuum Cleaner Not Picking Up — Why and How To Fix
If your Miele vacuum cleaner isn’t picking up dirt, the machine could have one of many problems. Keep on reading to figure out and to solve the problem your Miele vacuum cleaner might have . . .
The filters are clogged
If the filters of your Miele vacuum cleaner are clogged, the machine won’t be able to pick up dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to clean the vacuum cleaner. Here’s how to clean the filters of different kinds of Miele vacuum cleaners.
After cleaning the filter of your Miele vacuum cleaner, turn the machine back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The filters are bad
If the filters of your Miele vacuum cleaner are bad, the machine won’t be able to pick up dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to change the vacuum filter. Here’s how to change the filters of different kinds of Miele vacuum cleaners.
After changing the filters of your Miele vacuum cleaner, turn the machine back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The brush roller is clogged
If the brush roller of your Miele vacuum cleaner is clogged, the machine won’t be able to pick up dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to clean the brush roller.
After cleaning the brush roller of your Miele vacuum cleaner, turn the machine back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The brush roller is bad
If the brush roller of your Miele vacuum cleaner is bad, the machine won’t be able to pick up dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the brush roller.
After replacing the brush roller of your Miele vacuum cleaner, turn the machine back on and check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The brush roller belt is bad
If the brush roller belt of your Miele vacuum cleaner is bad, the machine won’t be able to pick up dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the brush roller belt.
After replacing the belt of your Miele vacuum cleaner, turn the machine back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The vacuum bag is torn
If the dust bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner is torn, the machine won’t be able to pick up dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to replace the vacuum cleaner bag.
After replacing the bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner, turn the machine back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
The vacuum bag is too full
|If the dust bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner is too full, the machine won’t be able to pick up dirt properly. To solve the problem, you will need to dispose of the vacuum bag. Follow the steps below to gain access to the bag of your Miele vacuum cleaner . . .
Step 1. Always make sure your vacuum cleaner is turned off and unplugged from the power outlet before you start.
Step 2. On the top part of the vacuum cleaner, you will see the cover of the vacuum bag. Open the cover of the vacuum bag and then lean it backwards.
Step 3. Take the vacuum bag out of the vacuum cleaner and then throw it away.
Step 4. Get a new Miele vacuum cleaner bag of the same kind and then put it in place of the old one. Make sure to lock the new vacuum cleaner bag in place properly.
Step 5. Close the lid of the vacuum bag and make sure it locks with a click.
Step 6. Turn your Miele vacuum cleaner back on and then check if it is working like it is supposed to now.
