Dirt Devil Bagless Upright Vacuum Overheats, Loses Suction & Stops

Dirt Devil Bagless Upright Vacuum Overheats, Loses Suction & Stops - Let's FIX IT!

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5 жыл бұрын

This vacuum overheated and stopped working. It's NOT CLOGGED. Let's see what the problem is and fix it. Vacuum cleaners are one of the most discarded household appliances. Problems with vacuums are often easily repaired or prevented with routine maintenance, but they are so cheap, many people just throw them away and buy a new one rather than trying to repair or maintain.
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@danieljackson1272 3 жыл бұрын

I live in an apartment complex very close to a university. Every June thru July, I will find at least 6-7 DD vacuums sitting out by the dumpster. Usually the person - typically a student - will keep vacuuming without emptying the dirt cup until the thing is so clogged it loses suction, and they just throw it out. Maybe one time out of the 25 or so vacuums I've retrieved over the years had a broken belt that needed replacing. Anyway, I completely empty out the dirt cup, rinse it out, clean out the filters, wipe the entire vacuum down nice and good and sell it for 25 bucks on Facebook. It's never taken me longer than two days tops to sell one. The other thing is, there are so many apartment complexes filled with students in this town that if I really applied myself, I could probably pay my rent in the summer purely from retrieving vacuums and selling them. 😅

@lindamcdermott5475 3 жыл бұрын

This video was very informative. I’m familiar with replacing belts on my vacuums through the years. So I felt confident to tackle this one. I have a Dirt Devil bagless model. After replacing the belt, cleaning the beater bar, filter and hepa filter, and checking the hoses, it still is not picking up. After vacuuming two rooms, the canister had almost nothing in it. ( I sew and gave a cat, it should have had stuff in it!) The motor area was hot. Prior to this servicing, it overheated and shut off completely. I debated taking it to a repair shop vs getting a new one. After re watching your video, knowing that I did all of the things you demonstrated, I have decided that it is time to replace it. Thank you for all the information and demonstration, and most of all for the reassurance that it is time to replace it.

@auntjenifer7774 5 жыл бұрын

This is great ! A vacuum cleaner repair in the vein of a guitoligist amp repair ! I have had this problem with every old vacuum I've ever had, just get in there and clean it out 😉

@DeadKoby 5 жыл бұрын

I fixed my share of vacuums.... then I bought a house with a Central Vac.... Fixed it. Eventually the motor's bearings wore out (it was 40+ years old) so I put a new higher powered motor in it. It's FANTASTIC. Bag vacs rarely suffer this fate like the "cyclone" units.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

I bet that built-in sucker is a HOSS! Keep that one happy and it'll love you long time. I have a bag Eureka upright that was a garbage pick. Works well. It has a noisy roller bearing, but is fine other than that.

@JerodCarbonneau 5 жыл бұрын

Been here before! Had to replace a belt on a Kenmore head before. It always pays to fix your own stuff.I just tore apart our Maytag dryer and cleaned it out the other day now it works like a champ.Fixing your own shit rules!That's why I love this channel.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

I've done one washer repair video. Fun times.

@saysaypaw4941 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you you just helped me fixed my first Bissell vacuum.

@vernonwallace1314 3 ай бұрын

Man, this video is old but i have to tell ya, i have almost this exact vacuum cleaner and it lost suction and stipped working and i was about to toss it. Thankfully i looked up this video and realized i only needed to clear the filter. Thanks a ton man, you saved me some $$$ on getting a new one.

@neoxavierdark-skullbone-br5367 5 жыл бұрын

Always had problems w my dirt devil also. It’d get hair, thread and various other crap around the “roller”. It would easily burn the belts off. I always pulled all the filters off too and just blew them out w the air compressor. I went to the local vacuum store & bought a 3-4pack of belts for like 25$ or something. It always worked just fine after cleaning it and is still working to this day.

@byoungblood4137 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, mine had the same issue, clogged filters... working fine now!

@davidchristensen6908 4 жыл бұрын

For the price you just can not beat these for fast light clean up. I have had 2 for 2 years+. Good buy for the 60 bucks I paid for them

@drdanielsude 3 жыл бұрын

Same problem, same solution! Much appreciated.

@demantoid418 5 жыл бұрын

I like your little identifier ping at the beginning. I sounds like a old tube ham radio keying on.

@williamvandemark6642 Жыл бұрын

Thank goodness. I hope mine starts working now. Mine over heated. Thank for sharing ✝️

@johnnorth9355 5 жыл бұрын

Where do you plug the lead that goes into the amp and does it do a blues tone ?

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 5 жыл бұрын

We go from stuff that sucks in the music industry, to stuff that does not suck in the vacuum industry.. In hopes to make it really suck, after it doesn’t suck. Brad “really feeling some suction here” .... You all keep your mind out of the gutter now, ya hear!

@jimhough6233 5 жыл бұрын

Hi brad, all single phase motors have a thermal cut out in the winding. If they over heat from lack of air flow it opens and closes when it cools. So if any of the filters are clogged it will shut down! Cheers!

@robenryberg8963 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! A bit of filter cleaning and a mega clog! Yay!

@bullwhipjohnson8247 5 жыл бұрын

Mine quit because the Thermristor overheated. It wouldn't work again until the next day. The Hepa filter was clogged and needed washing. Works fine now.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

Just make sure you wait until the filter is completely dry before using again. Best to wait at least a day.

@raylongstar6744 5 жыл бұрын

That's a funny looking guitar... I think I remember one of the guys from Phish playing one of those.

@mollyislovely 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you!!!

@Lukneto 19 күн бұрын

Thanks 4 your video man

@cruisepix 5 жыл бұрын

"the wife let it fill up" if she left it alone that wouldn't happen! Always inspect your weapon before pulling the trigger. I like the new sponsor Forever Paws.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

you ain't lying! I guess it's my bad. You have to anticipate the actions of the lesser mortals around you. It's like figuring out when the jerkoff in the other lane is going to change lanes without signalling. He'll give subtle hints even though there is a fucking light literally within finger flick reach.

@johnhouli3450 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. My problem was a clog in the hose that goes from the handle to the bucket area remove both ends and with a mop stick handle was able to remove 3 rocks and wood and a lot of dust. Filters were washed. All good now.

@gregedenfield1080 5 жыл бұрын

I just repaired a Dyson in my studio,awesome

@Foxonian 5 жыл бұрын

I have an upright Kennmore vac that shuts off like this a lot. Ended up buying two used Dyson upright vacs at a flea market this summer for under $40 for the pair.Both work great and neither has shut down even when plugged.

@johnnybravo7038 4 жыл бұрын

If you would have read the manual, you would have seen the vacuum has a Thermal Protector to prevent the motor from getting to hot. Once it is tripped you have to wait 30 minutes before it will start again, to give the motor sufficient time to cool down. Which explains why it worked

@MrPnew1 5 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos thanks Brad but I am just wondering why you are not doing any amp repair videos anymore ?

@ds-fr4ef Жыл бұрын

I just bought the dirt devil handheld vacuum with motorized brush a week ago, just unboxed it but I couldn't finish vacuuming my SUV due to overheating and it wasn't 30 minutes of vacuuming. Going to exchange for something better.

@brianchampion3337 2 жыл бұрын

I recently bought a used one but it's not sucking. I think this video will be helpful in figuring out why.

@snoopysrc 2 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR DIRT DEVIL FILTERS AND BRUSH ROLL GUYS ALWAYS CHECK ALL THE TIME YOUR VACUUM WILL LAST A LONG TIME WITH THIS CARE AND CHECK YOUR LOCAL VACUUM REPAIR SHOP FOR BELTS OR AMAZON STAY SAFE

@mattbauckman9907 5 жыл бұрын

Thermal overload gets em every time. 😁 Nothing worse than the sound of an overdriven, overpushed Dirt Devil.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

I added some bypass caps for extra oomph.

@bklynny64 3 жыл бұрын

I took the belt off to clean the filters and now I don’t know if I put it right doesn’t pick up good anymore plz help

@williamthrasher8540 5 жыл бұрын

where do you plug your guitar in at.

@mikeh892 5 жыл бұрын

Hehe, ours is similar to that one. Just had to pull the beater bar a couple weeks ago for *ahem* "de-tribbleing". The consequence of both my wife and I being long haired freaky people. lol

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

Neither of y'all need apply.

@jamesreaves5534 5 жыл бұрын

If you take the hose apart starting from underneath all the way to the canister you will find there is a blockage up inside where it's hard to see easily. All the newer Vacuum Cleaners have a Thermal Overload Switch that shuts down the Vacuum Cleaners Motor automatically. This has happened to me many times. I'm 99.9999% sure you have a blockage or partial blockage. Also about once a month I take the Filters out and suck the dirt out of them. Also mark the little sponge filter(s) so you always put them with the same side down. I also suck the dirt off of the same side that it collects on. I make sure I never suck the dirt through the Filter this is why I mark them. I have a similar $66 dollar model from Hoover. If it's from Hoover it Sucks!! God Bless!! Jimmy in NC....

@dnt7831 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@tomcass2.030 3 жыл бұрын

I come over here looking for an instructional vid on how to replace a power cord on a Dirt Devil and its the amp repair guy :P

@mockmonkey1 Жыл бұрын

I have a similar Dirt Devil vacuum and I don't know how to access the filter below the removable dirt container. Not the round filter. The cover comes off and I can see the filter but maybe I have to remove more parts under the dirt container to get to it. My biggest issue is that the brush spins so fast that it throws the dirt before it can vacuum it up. The belt started coming off and I thought maybe something was missing that held it in place other than that bare metal cylinder that it goes around but from your video that is all there is. The belt is old and probably stretched out of shape so I think a new one will fix that problem. The number on the belt comes up as a Hoover part now since they all got bought out by a Chinese company. Just a tip. Those cheap plastic snakes used to unclog a sink come in handy for things stuck in the hose.

@magmasunburst9331 4 жыл бұрын

Someone gave me an small dirt devil upright. It's leaky, I smell dust when I use it. Any fixes for that?

@davidperry4013 4 жыл бұрын

I lind my haus with a Lindhaus dp-5. So much better than any crappy disposable Chinese made vacuum cleaner on the market. It’s bagged which is hygienic and no nasty dust cups to empty, made Italy, pleasant sounding suction motor that only get warm but not hot and provides great airflow, chevron bristle composite roller brushroll that does excellent agitation, and indestructible heavy duty tool grade plastic construction.

@tequilabelton5447 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for the great tips I, thought 💭 I was gonna have to throw away my new vac

@tequilabelton5447 2 жыл бұрын

Saved me some dough 🍞

@powerof3ozzyluver2 5 жыл бұрын

I dont know what setting to put I have the fake sliding together tile

@terrypekarek3439 2 жыл бұрын

I have a dirt devil endura compact.i took hose completely off now I can't get it back on

@Eventual420 5 жыл бұрын

I don't know Jack shit about amp repair, but my Mother-In-Law's vacuums make regular visits for cleaning. The filter systems are 3 stage, and need to he cleaned. Water will cause debris to coagulate and congest these fine filters so I use a compressor and air chuck. Go outside and blow all of the dust out of the filters and the vacuum will be good as new. Cut the stings from the beater bar, give it a wipe down, and your Christmas stocking is sure to be full. Happy Holidays Brad!

@elijahcornwell8158 5 жыл бұрын

thank u much❤

@kenhancock8931 5 жыл бұрын

yeah it has a thirmister in the winding of the motor. After every 5 uses i blow out my filters with my air compressor . My wife's hair is half way down her back. so I have to cut her hair out of the roller almost as much as blowing the filter's out.

@chrisf6216 5 жыл бұрын

What is this? Oh, I get it... it is a vacuum tube (snare hit). I'll see myself out...

@I_Stuck_Ur_Mom 2 жыл бұрын

Ok....

@cstedtler4964 4 жыл бұрын

Hallo, TY, take time to check a few things, then decide next move. Benefits are in money saving as well as enviromental impact. Some parts are available to ensure function. ... I watched this video to see if I can get a Dirtdevel working. Reason for me is to stop carrying the heavy Hoover up + down stairs. The "repair" spending will have a possitive impact on my back as well as safty with the stairs. .... For your situation you might want to avoid the cleaner in the sewing area as well as using it on areas with little dirt. Also maintanace after every cleaning improves the lifetime and power. ...I put a small amount a fragance (essentiel oil or parfuem) on a filter. Bye :)

@HellcatCustoms 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just now seeing this vid. It must've slipped by me, but I have this exact vacuum cleaner and the exact same thing happened to me a couple weeks ago. I washed out the under canister and hepa filters in the sink, let dry and it runs like a brand new vacuum. I thought mine died at first, but I looked at the support docs and saw there's a thermal switch protection built in.

@x911ssl 5 жыл бұрын

I thought for sure once my vacuum wasn't clogged as I took apart and cleaned almost everything. Then I finally pushed a broom handle all the way through the long tube and pushed out a 1" long clump of dog hair that was lodged midway in between. Back to working great after that.

@georgeescaped6035 5 жыл бұрын

we live in northern NV ,lots of dust, every couple of weeks i have to completely clean out all filters and hoses because of the fine dust, had to replace the off on switch, what am i doing watching a guy clean out his vacuum? still fun thanks

@muskymike1885 5 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem with my Dyson and sure enough it was that round filter. It should be cleaned every so often

@D_Vitch 5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think any other youtuber could make me click on a video about a dirt devil

@millie3682 2 жыл бұрын

This happens when people don't clean it out. They just dump the dust and keep using it but never clean the filters or unclog any debris.

@anorderedhole2197 5 жыл бұрын

I've heard of vacuum tubes but this is nuts.

@BasicFolders Жыл бұрын

Why is Theo Von making vacuum cleaner videos…? 🤣

@SeanDamonGreene 5 жыл бұрын

No amp conversion?

@shaneeaston4027 5 жыл бұрын

Eric Clapton has his 1958 Dust Devil stolen so he changed to Hover

@zephyr332 5 жыл бұрын

You mean "Dirt Devil" and "Hoover??"

@GeorgeChristofi 5 жыл бұрын

Dyson have a thermal switch. Ours gets blocked most of the time with hay and guinea pig poo. The little feckers are training for the rugby world cup the way they kick shit out of the cage.

@dustinmatthews387 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. My DD just died on me just now. It lost tube suction power a while ago...but the main part still worked. Until ten min ago. I guess thats what happens when you get a vacuum cleaner for under 200 bones.🤷‍♂️

@psoup1965 5 жыл бұрын

Well Brad... I am glad that you follow proper diagnostic steps #1 verify the concern... However, in this case #1 should have been updated to #2 making #1 - Check to make sure the hamsters are in the cage still. And ya, I refrained from making the comment that this video really sucked or bringing women into this conversation at all.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

This was going to be a great video until the stupid thing worked.

@fengzhang7156 11 ай бұрын

I’ve had this vacuum for a few years now and it’s still going strong. kzfaq.infoUgkx8ISPQRRAfpAaX4msGjyodObTBnlj4T5g I was cleaning it today and thinking about how much I love no bags to buy and that it comes apart for easy clean up. When I first purchased it we had two dogs and a cat and it kept up well. The suction was great then and still is now. I’m always amazed at the amount of hair it picks up, it works better than any other vacuum I’ve had for pet hair. The attachments are handy and work well. It’s easy to use with arthritic hands. I just had to come write a review because I’m still so pleased with this purchase.

@gavincurtis 5 жыл бұрын

Why didn’t you check for firmware upgrade?

@srtamplification 5 жыл бұрын

New Channel? The Vacuumologist?

@701Builder 5 жыл бұрын

I have a dirt devil that I bought in 1995 and still using it. It has a lever labeled vacuum or hose. If it’s in the hose position and the hose is stored on the vacuum it will overheat. This one might be different. If it’s standing in upright position when you turn it on, the hose will have to be out.

@701Builder 5 жыл бұрын

But thanks for the video and all the great stuff you do!

@piersuntersander 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy finding out how things work with Brad. Please could you do a similar video on the mind of women? Thanks

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

No. No. No. No. No. No....aaaaaaaaaaaand. NO!

@Yallternativ 5 жыл бұрын

I like tutorials as much as the next guy,but damn would that be a lengthy series. Cheers from Tennessee!

@DonLeeelbow667 5 жыл бұрын

yea but does it DJENT?

@richardweinberger6302 5 жыл бұрын

Remember the potato in the tailpipe trick? Same thing as a plugged vacuum filter.

@normjacques6853 5 жыл бұрын

Another thing to check is the vacuum motor, itself! If those filters don't all get cleaned regularly (and sometimes even if they do!) a bunch of fine schmoo will get sucked into the motor...which, obviously, makes it work harder, and hotter. A little compressed air blown through the exposed motor will get rid of most of the mess.

@normjacques6853 5 жыл бұрын

@ ... In this case, all I'm talking about is using an external source (compressor, etc.) to blow accumulated dust, dirt, etc. out of a disassembled unit. With the motor being exposed, you want to blow the junk out of the motor, especially the bearings and brushes.

@garyugarek2537 Жыл бұрын

The disassembly of the cover for the brush would have been nice.

@linda01234567890 2 жыл бұрын

Directions state clean filter every 3 months. (outside) "Generally the hose will clog first from the floor up, you'll see the lowest curve at the back then down to floor attachment. Open and use another vacuum to suck out all your Xmas needles.

@corrinedirks1601 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried replacing the belt?!

@stephenbobby6715 5 жыл бұрын

my hoover wind tunnel shuts off when the hepa filter is clogged.

@stephenbobby6715 5 жыл бұрын

a bit more. if the filters are clogged a heat sensor is triggered followed by a 30 minute shut off. I took about the canister colllector and clean it as well as replaced both filters that i got from ebay for 15 bucks.

@stephenbobby6715 5 жыл бұрын

@ yeah brad is kind of great. I started dabbling in electronic because of this channel.BTW, My 100 dollar vacuum cleaner works like new after doing this. I have replaced the filter twice but i think its because we use arm and hammer powder and it clogs the filter a bit quicker.

@JamesJones-le6hd 3 жыл бұрын

Nice repair. But can you play 'smoke on the water'?

@jimhough6233 5 жыл бұрын

I usually wash the filters in Rochester dry well and go! Dishwater

@exegamer9483 5 жыл бұрын

lol smoke came out everywhere from mine because I charged it with a highhhh volt charger and I mean the old version of the hand 1 lol xp

@lakiajones2631 4 жыл бұрын

Thank u now I can't get a whooping

@danmick8645 5 жыл бұрын

Not only the carpets are flammable, but you've got a whole canister full of excellent tinder that will then probably escape into the air while still burning. yikes.

@haroldstoneley2346 5 жыл бұрын

Filter caps for sure will help this problem.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm getting loads of hum when I turn it on.

@matthewbestdfghy 5 жыл бұрын

I will stick with my made in the USA Kirby 519 made in 1959.

@corrinedirks1601 2 жыл бұрын

Replacement for the filters

@mikeharnett2410 5 жыл бұрын

Built-in circuit breaker dude. Automatically resets itself. Easy fix: empty it and clear any plug.

@jimnicosia5934 5 жыл бұрын

I have same problem.

@the-creech4790 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video really sucked! 🤣🤣🤣 See what I did there? 😆😆😆 I'll be here all night folks!

@cefarther3945 6 ай бұрын

You beat the hell out of it and complain. Good lucky, Buddy.

@mistymeadows3277 4 жыл бұрын

I thought he was going to fix it, but it turns out it just sucks more now :)

@nancynguyen7201 3 жыл бұрын

"smart engineering" good one lol

@Paul-hk7ue 5 жыл бұрын

replace all the caps

@mars6433 5 жыл бұрын

@1:27 DUDE! YOU FIXED IT ! YOU, my good Sir, are a f#cking genius !!

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

I really had to sweat over this one.

@glasstronic 5 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I'd still do a recap... ;-)

@blackdinero5311 4 жыл бұрын

Mine wont turn on

@alanmcaninch1291 4 жыл бұрын

There’s a filter in the middle part where the plastic is where it gets dirty

@corrinedirks1601 2 жыл бұрын

You should empty the container after every usr

@powerof3ozzyluver2 5 жыл бұрын

I only used mine 2 times and it just shoots out the back

@michaelzorro2738 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this truly helped me at age 72

@TheTrueVoiceOfReason 5 жыл бұрын

You can also check out partswarehouse.com for all makes of vacuum cleaners. Been using these guys for years.

@TheGuitologist 5 жыл бұрын

Nice. Manufacturers do stop making parts and supporting models after a few years.

@sski 5 жыл бұрын

But can you convert it to a guitar amp?

@hanzv5867 5 жыл бұрын

sski prolly

@lroy730 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not getting good suction either !

@TheGentlemanJim 3 жыл бұрын

Had this happen to me. I let my mom use my vacuum and she gave it back. When I used it afterwards I thought it was a bit louder. My son covered his ears when I tried it. No suction and it overheated. I cut out all the hair in the roller. And cleaned the completely dusty foam filters. Still didn’t work. I checked where the dirt/dust goes once it gets picked up and saw a huge wad of black and dust. Got a chopstick out and pulled out a small sock. Works just like before it was louder with the sock stuck in it.