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Is the vacuum cleaner corded or cordless?

Check the power button on the vacuum cleaner has been switched on.



Do you have power?

Check that the vacuum cleaner is plugged in and turned on at the mains.



Do you have power?

To cross test the power supply try another electrical appliance on the same mains socket.



Does the other appliance power on?

Try changing the fuse on the plug. Always use a new fuse with the same Amp rating as the fuse being removed.



Does the vacuum cleaner now have power?

Check to see if any RCD breakers have been tripped inside your Fusebox.



Have any switches been tripped?

Plug the vacuum cleaner into a different mains socket.



Do you have power?

Contact an electrician to investigate the fault.

Switch the tripped fuse back on.



Does it stay in the ON position?

Try the power button again.



Do you have power?

Check that the dust bag / container is not full and empty if required.



Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Remove and clean the filter and check for any blockages.



Please check your vacuum manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Check the power button on the vacuum cleaner has been switched on.



Do you have power?

Check that the battery is correctly fitted and that there is nothing obstructing the charge port.



Some models of vacuum may have a battery level indicator, check this to see if the battery power is low.

Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Does the vacuum cleaner power on?

Check that the dust container is not full and empty if required.



Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Remove and clean the filter/s and check for any blockages.



Please check your vacuum manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Is the vacuum cleaner corded or cordless?

Does the vacuum cleaner feel very hot to touch?

Allow the vacuum cleaner around 30 minutes to cool down.



Does the vacuum cleaner now power on?

To cross test the power supply try another electrical appliance on the same mains socket.



Does the other appliance power on?

Try changing the fuse on the plug. Always use a new fuse with the same Amp rating as the fuse being removed.



Does the vacuum cleaner now have power?

Check to see if any RCD breakers have been tripped inside your Fusebox.



Have any switches been tripped?

Plug the vacuum cleaner into a different mains socket.



Do you have power?

Switch the tripped fuse back on.



Does it stay in the ON position?

Try the power button.



Do you have power?

Check that the dust bag / container is not full and empty if required.



Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Remove and clean the filter/s and check for any blockages.



Please check your vacuum manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Does the vacuum cleaner feel very hot to touch?

Allow the vacuum cleaner around 30 minutes to cool down.



Does the vacuum cleaner now power on?

Check the battery charge level indicator. The battery may be in need of charging.



Charge the battery on the vacuum cleaner.

Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Does the vacuum cleaner power on?

Check that the dust container is not full and empty if required.



Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Remove and clean the filter and check for any blockages.



Please check your vacuum manual for this procedure.

Do you have power?

Is the battery removable on the vacuum cleaner?

Check there are no bent pins on the battery and that the battery is correctly fitted onto the vacuum cleaner.

Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Does the vacuum cleaner now charge?

Ensure the charging cable is fully inserted into the charging port.



Please check your vacuum cleaner manual for this procedure.

Does the vacuum cleaner now charge?

To cross test the power supply try another electrical appliance on the same mains socket.



Does the other appliance power on?

Check to see if any RCD breakers have been tripped inside your Fusebox.



Have any switches been tripped?

Plug the vacuum cleaner into a different mains socket.



Do you have power?

Switch the tripped fuse back on.



Does it stay in the ON position?

Does the vacuum cleaner now charge?