Bissell PowerLift Pet 2260 - Air Pathway REVERSED - No Suction, Not Clogged, Now FIXED

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Welcome to one of the most puzzling repairs I've done in a while! This Bissell PowerLift Pet 2260 came in with no suction. However, it was not clogged and the filter was clean. What I find is almost certainly a manufacturing defect... but a very strange one! Ultimately, we get it fixed.
I would be very interested to hear if you have one of these machines and have run into the same issue.
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Table of Contents:
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0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Test Suction & Clogs
2:42 - Checking Motor Inlet & Filters
3:47 - Disassembly
5:33 - Explaining Air Pathway and Suction Bypass Valve
7:10 - Diagnosing the Problem
7:52 - Repair
13:15 - Reassembling The Motor Compartment
14:50 - Testing Motor Function While In The Machine
15:10 - Remaining Reassembly
16:52 - Final Test and Conclusion
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@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone else out there seen this on a Bissell 2260?

@robbiewilliams5263 3 жыл бұрын

My vacuum has the very same problem. It came out of the box that way. Very helpful video. Thank you,

@adriennewalker-bell8651 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it's very annoying

@jaredmiller6554 2 жыл бұрын

Mine works pretty good strong suction to the floor brush area and can feel good suction in hose and attachments but attachments won't spin even tho it looked to be in right and could spin easy with hand other than that works great

@snoopysrc 2 жыл бұрын

House of Vacuums how would the bissell lift off do on a shag carpet?? and you gained a new sub

@jakenbake9529 2 жыл бұрын

Yes urrrrggg

@slipperythought89 11 ай бұрын

I just learned everything i need to know to fix any vaccum in the future 😂 thanx man

@tinaruppe3672 3 жыл бұрын

I have this same vacuum cleaner and ended up having the exact same problem! I don't understand how it even worked to begin with if the part was put on backwards. Thanks for making this video! It really helped me fix mine!!!!

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for letting me know! I knew it had to come from the factory like that and I couldn't imagine this was the only one effected. If this video helped get you on the road it was totally worth it! Cheers!

@christyhughesyoga6856 10 ай бұрын

Same with mine

@NuManXplore 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! I didn’t have the same issue, but just learning how to take apart for deep cleaning was why I watched. Thank you!

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Great, I'm glad it was helpful!

@paulgoulet8343 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this terrific video. I was having a tough time putting it back together after replacing the power cord. Your step by step video made it so simple to get the job done. Thanks

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@michaela0elisej667 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video I used it to help take apart and put it back together after cleaning 🙂

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@silverado5469 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, Since there was dirt in the unit before you received it, it had to have had been put together correctly at the factory. My take on this is that for whatever reason someone before you had disassembled this vacuum and when they put it back together again reversed the piece that you turned around. Someone else messed it up and the owner brought it to you to undo what someone else did. You have a reputation for being the expert. Great video by the way as always, but after watching this, that is my opinion. No way could it have picked up anything the way it was put together before you received it. John in Ohio

@Lucentlens 3 жыл бұрын

Spot on sir!

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

Good observations, that may indeed be the case. Thanks for watching!

@user-ik6gs9zb3b 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping me find the clog!

@leeandracrowningshield4983 2 жыл бұрын

I've had my vacuum exactly a year. I've thought it very strange how all of a sudden it's not picking up anymore, it is not clogged. I will have to take it apart this far.

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Have you checked and washed all the filter recently? If not, that is where I would start.

@victoriaguajardo113 Жыл бұрын

I had vacuum just one year and same thing just happened

@daughterofgod3829 Жыл бұрын

Same here almost a year to date

@kaaylib 4 ай бұрын

Literally what happened to mine just now... i was vacuuming, completely fine as normal, took off hose to vacuum against wall/in cracks and it felt like the vacuum moved and it immediately did this. I didnt slam on it, didnt yank on it nothing.. weird. Hoping i can fix this via your video.

@carolbiedermann4456 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have cleaned and taken apart what I can and still and this happened out of the blue, I have suction with the hose but not to pick up anything else! I cleaned everything thoroughly recently I put on a new belt. This is Bessel power lifter swivel pet I’m afraid to get in the motor because, just because lol, thank you Carol

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Hey Carol! If you have suction at the hose but not at the nozzle, it could only be a couple of things. Either the length of hose that reaches down to the nozzle is clogged, or the new belt was pinched and burned up after install. Take the bottom plate off again and see if the belt is still intact and then double check the hose which leads to your tools to see if there is a clog there. Hope that helps!

@IWishIDidntExist2333 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, just as always

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!

@lindabaron7461 6 ай бұрын

Very interesting

@HouseOfVacuums 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@EyeCue23 Жыл бұрын

Just the video I’m looking for! My suction indicator is red

@radamson1 10 ай бұрын

There is one thing that is clear, it could not have possibly worked in that condition! It either never worked or someone doing a deep clean switched it!

@bjnason8618 2 жыл бұрын

Having the same problem. Got mine from Walmart. I believe bessiell is aware of this problem

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Did you purchase it recently? I would be curious to know whether it is old stock or a problem that has continued through production this whole time.

@msovaz77 Жыл бұрын

Got mine at Walmart too. Same issue

@Deladank-go2mv 11 ай бұрын

Same here Walmart

@joybyerly9939 5 ай бұрын

Mine is sucking but not into container. Clogged at main suction inside I can see it. Idk if motor bad but doesn't smell.

@ChrisOnStage2 11 ай бұрын

Screw it! I'm not gonna dissemble my vacuum! LOL!! I'll just buy another!

@chipethecat 3 жыл бұрын

It’s an 8 amp motor. I know since I have the bagged version of it. (Model 2019.) Definitely needs an suction valve it sticks to my hand pretty good pretty hard to pull the tools with the suction on too.

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

True story!

@chipethecat 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseOfVacuums I know there’s better vacuums out there but I like it for my situation. It has plenty of power for me.

@BrianBull 8 ай бұрын

Wild. I have owned a Bissell for a year almost exactly and no issues until this week a super weak suction in the hose brush will spin but not picking up any dirt. I thought the height adjuster was the issue but after playing with it, it works fine. House of Vacuums, would it make any sense to you if the issue was that exhaust valve flipped and it working flawless for a year and then suddenly got little suction in the hose and no pick up from the floor brush? Thanks for all your help

@HouseOfVacuums 5 ай бұрын

Wow, that would make no sense to me. My guess is that you may have a clog somewhere?

@alexawainscott6100 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I have a situation. My vacuum is not clogged, and has no suction when put together. The piece you flipped is correct on my vacuum. When I take the canister of dirt off, the port to the motor HAS suction. I have cleaned my filter. I put it back on and the hose has No suction. Suggestions appreciated!!!

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexa! Remove the hose from your vacuum at the back where it leads into the cup. If you don't feel strong suction from that port there is something wrong with your dust cup assembly or seals. If you do feel strong suction without the hose on the back, then your stretch hose is likely clogged where you can see it or the hose leading to the floor is. Let me known if you have any other questions, thanks!

@Lucentlens 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bud! The suction relief valve isn't actually for safety in terms of 'too much suction' or dangerous to use that suction - it's actually about the health of the motor. They need airflow to cool, & will not tolerate a 100% blocked off airflow for more than 5 seconds or so, before you will get overheating issues, & quickly, serious overheating issues (which is where thermal cut-out then comes in, on many machines).

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. I think we are are both right here, the valve really serves both purposes... protecting the motor and the customer. It would certainly self-destruct without it, but 4 or 5 seconds of full suction could also hurt someone. So I think we looked at 2 sides of the same coin! Thanks again!

@Lucentlens 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseOfVacuums 👍🏽

@sweetphughes 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure out how to fix this? I keep getting refurbished ones from bissell and after a year or so it starts to do the same thing

@jaredmiller6554 2 жыл бұрын

How did you come to the conclusion the suction was working in reverse? I'm having trouble with the attachments not spinning checked the little belt and stuff and would spin easy when i did it by hand both the turboeraser and hair eraser worked for short time and just stopped

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and the comment! Honestly, I just followed the suction pathway from the floor to the motor until I found something that was wrong... in this case, the air pathway at the motor was installed upside-down. On your machine, start with the easiest solution first. If your filters are occluded and need washed it could reduce the airflow enough that your air tools wouldn't work. There could also be a small clog. Use the video to follow the air pathway and make sure everything is working properly. Best of luck!

@slayde_ram_3596 Жыл бұрын

I owned a dirt devil a few years ago that had that problem

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Interesting, I haven't see it happen on a Dirt Devil yet!

@music_istherapy8860 Жыл бұрын

I have a bissell cleanview pet vac. It stop suctioning even though its not clogged. I took it apart to inspect it and it still doesnt suction.

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, if it isn't clogged and the air pathway isn't reversed from the factory, the only other easy place to check is to make sure the belt isn't stretched an slipping. Any amount of slippage will drastically effect the cleaning on carpet. Hope that helps!

@typee507callo2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, I have had the same issue. Bought mone from Walmart, only had it 4 months and this start happening. Silverado is incorrect that somebody else had it. I just don't think I should pay and have to take completely apart. Smh

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about that! Maybe call Bissell's phone support and see if they will replace it? I've come across enough of these that they MUST know what's going on... whether or not they will recognize it is another matter, unfortunately.

@Jan9207 Жыл бұрын

I’m having the exact same problem with my vacuum, which is the same model in your video. Problem is the screws on the brush cover appear as if they are stripped so I cannot gain access. Any ideas? Thank you in advance.!

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Hi Jan! Sorry for the delay. Were you able to get those out? If not, is it the head of the screw that is rounded off?

@ronruby5384 Жыл бұрын

Hi I am having the same problem. I bought it new have used the vacuum for almost a year and then the suction indicator show red all the other ports have suction,from the brush there is no suction to lift the dirt into the hose to blow into canister. Any thoughts? Thank you

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Hi Ron! If this just happened, it is likely clogged. Use the video for instructions on how to disassemble the air pathway to check for the culprit. Hope that helps!

@flaviaabarca5859 2 жыл бұрын

Hello , very interesting video My vacuum Bissell power force helix turbo bag less upright 2190 Filters are clean and stop working. the motor sounds good but the roller looks like doesn’t move . I cleaned it , I have no idea what happen bothers me bcoz is almost new.

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Have you check all the air pathways to make sure none of them are clogged? If it isn't a clog, make sure that your belt isn't broken as this will also effect pickup.

@pamelascott3184 2 жыл бұрын

I have this same machine. My issue is the filter inside the top that I can see is filled with debri. I like to know how I can clean that. It allows me to wash the filter but that cup underneath the filter in the inner side of where I empty the debri from vacuuming.

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

That plastic grate inside the cup needs to be cleaned by hand if it is loading up with debris. Hope that helps!

@pamelascott3184 2 жыл бұрын

@@HouseOfVacuums Thank you for responding. I use my hand and wire hanger to get up in there to remove it, just wondered if it could be opened so that I could get it better.

@rict.4938 Жыл бұрын

I can't seem to find the correct spin brush for it.

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Are you looking for the correct brushroll? Did yours melt with hair?

@jaimecheshier9860 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same thing going on with my Bissell

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, the longer this video is out the more people I hear about with this issue. It would be interesting to know whether some of them are still leaving the factory with this defect. In any case, I hope this video helps get you back on the road!

@jw2par Жыл бұрын

Hoses are clear, filters are clean, The intake for the motor has good suction . No cracks in hoses . Still very little suction. What could be the problem ?

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Wow, that's all the usual culprits. Maybe a missing seal? Since you have eliminated those other options it is hard to say for sure.

@pamelawild5206 Жыл бұрын

I have the 20872. I just bought it as a refurbished unit. The bypass suction relief valve keeps engaging and I lose suction. The repair place I bought it from won't do anything even though I used it less than one day. Is this an expensive repair, or do I just trash the thing? Bissell customer service was no help at all. They had no idea what I was talking about even though I sent them a photo of the valve plug that kept getting sucked in and stopping suction and explaining what was happening. I'm just really disgusted with this whole experience.

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed response. However, if the bypass valve is tripping then one of three things is occcuring. Either it is clogged, has dirty filters, or it is being run too low on a carpet pile with zero pile.

@marielg9143 2 жыл бұрын

i got this going on I really don't want to fix itbut I guess I have to ugh... all those screws

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that, Mariel! If you don't want to attempt it, you can always take it to you your local vac shop and refer to the video to let them know what is going on. Best of luck!

@sandywatson6520 2 жыл бұрын

My vac sucks n picks up ok. Just the vents blow all over the place. Blows in my face even blows the curtains. Is this normal? Help...

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, that is normal. It is not a well baffled exhaust and is pretty directional. It will tend to blow stuff when working properly. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@ericahanna9409 2 жыл бұрын

My dirt devil powermax pet is doing this. So frustrating

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

If your Dirt Devil is doing this it might be clogged. Check out our Powermax video for troubleshooting. Thanks!

@victoriaguajardo113 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had my vacuum for exactly one year and it’s doing the same thing

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Crazy! Were you able to fix it?

@iansdoor Жыл бұрын

Is it supposed to be smoking afterwards because mine is smoking now

@overload204 Жыл бұрын

You should probably call the fire department

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

It definitely shouldn't be smoking. Did you pinch the belt between the brushroll and that housing? That could give off some bad smells and smoke. Double check and make sure the brushroll is turning freeing. If it isn't, the belt is pinched.

@helenapierce7889 2 жыл бұрын

Having the same issue

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to this video we are learning that you aren't alone. It appears to have been an issue with at least one production batch. Hope the video helps you address it. Thanks for watching!

@chipethecat 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think it was like that out of the factory. Seeing since Bissell would of sent them to an Bissell dealer for the warranty work.

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's weird. It is a hard piece to get to, so I would have thought there would some marks or signs of customer manipulation. However, there wasn't. It was very strange. Who knows?

@chipethecat 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseOfVacuums Yeah that’s really weird….

@rict.4938 Жыл бұрын

Can't find the correct brush

@HouseOfVacuums Жыл бұрын

Are you looking for the correct brushroll? Did yours melt with hair?

@jakenbake9529 2 жыл бұрын

We did

@HouseOfVacuums 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, it is crazy how many people have had this same issue! Looks like this definitely was a "one machine" fluke!

@darkhallucination 3 жыл бұрын

Bissell is a product that wasn't great to begin with. Whoever The new Chinese company they're contracting with is turning out total junk.

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

Bissells are certainly made poorly. It is interesting because even though they are cheap, I really don't mind working on them. Other than this machine, their designs just kind of make sense... they aren't purposely obtuse like Hoover and Dirt Devil. Thanks for watching!

@chipethecat 3 жыл бұрын

@@HouseOfVacuums I do like the little green I have though. Bissell pretty much makes stuff to different price points. There’s crap and then there’s the Oreck XL based vacuums and the vacuums Bissell made for Oreck.

@FanOfVacuums2 3 жыл бұрын

This machine was made by EUP, which is a company that has made machines for them for well over a decade. For many years, they have had different companies manufacturing different models. For example, their new Pet Hair Eraser is made by KingClean, which is one of the largest vacuum cleaner manufacturers out there. KingClean makes models for other brands such as Shark and Hoover with their Air variants, for example. On the other hand, the original Pet Hair Eraser was a Samsung unit. EUP seems to have a very competent design team because I have always thought their units, even these swiveling ones, are designed well for what they are. If anything, some of their motors, for example, have been overbuilt for the price point. In more recent years, they have made the Bissell models cheaper by reducing the quality of the plastics as well as trimming the fat anywhere they could. To tell who manufactured a Bissell machine without opening it and looking for branding, you can look at the serial number. There should be a letter or a group of letters on the end of the serial number. This machine has an "E," which means that it was manufactured by EUP. The Samsung-manufactured models have an "S," KingClean's models I believe say "KCA," the ones that say "MDA" were made by Midea, and so forth.

@chipethecat 3 жыл бұрын

@@FanOfVacuums2 My Little Green says FXB no idea what manufacturer that is.

@HouseOfVacuums 3 жыл бұрын

@FanOfVacuums2 thanks for posting that information... it is SUPER interesting. I definitely explains some of the similarities that I see in different Bissell product segments. Where is EUP located, if you don't mind me asking?