Help with broken Vax

[dav123a]

The vacuum cleaner has started playing up. There is a smell of burning and the motor making some strange noises. Not too sure what to look for but I am willing to give any repairs ago.

[Laurel Green]

Does it have a rotating brush? If so, would look to see if the brush has managed to pick up some thread, thus belt slipping and creating a stink.

[Dennis99]

Got pets? The fine hair can wrap around the motor spindle and pong!

[dav123a]

Ive got no pets and no rotating brush it is the pull along types.

[Dennis99]

Motor brushes on the way out then I reckon, usually an easy repair.

See the model fit tab on this page:

http://www.easyspares.co.uk/product.asp?c=1&c2...

Edited by Dennis99 on Sunday 5th June 12:35

[dav123a]

Cheers I will have a look this afternoon and see what they are like.

[dav123a]

Im stuggling to open it up.Any tips ? Ive removed all the screws but there is no give on anything to come apart.Feels like the plastic will break.

[Dennis99]

What model?
Try here might help.

http://www.stokesap.com.au/downloads/Vax_Technical...

[dav123a]

Cheers but its none of those.Where's my hammer ?

[dav123a]

With abit too much help from my 'screwdriver' I think its time for a new vac. Any suggestions ? Dyson out of my price range.

[Laurel Green]

Henry.

[dav123a]

What about uprights ?

[Laurel Green]

Haven't had an upright for many years, so no help there. Could try looking on websites such as Comet and read the revues.

[silverthorn2151]

We bought a Vax from Comet a couple of years ago.

They come with labels and stickers that say 'don't take it back to the shop, call us'

A bit broke. I called them. They were briliant.

Sent a special bag to put the machine in and arranged a courier. Delivered back in a week repaired and new bits all over. Nil cost to us and minimal inconvenience.

Excellent customer care in my view and makes me happy to recommend them.

[Laurel Green]

Lidl have a special on a Russell Hobbs HEPA Cyclonic 1600 @ £49.99 (page 11) as of the 8th June. Mind, no idea how good or bad it is.

http://www.lidl-pageflip.com/uk.html?kid=ZxWjJD