My Shark SC630D handheld steamer was hot but it wasn't steaming. Follow along as I fix the problem FOR FREE!
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@wootuserАй бұрын
Mine was like this since it was new. I always thought this thin just sucked. It would occasionally make steam, It would go for about 5 minutes of nothing but a very tiny bit of steam then it would spurt out hot water for about a minute or less then go back to very little steam. Thank you for this video it was great help. I believe many of these were broken from the factory. My guess is the pump was to stiff to start up and they were not aligned right. 😃THANK YOU😃 this was very helpful.
@jameskrivitsky9715 Жыл бұрын
I suggest that hubby gives you a PAY RAISE . I have fixed plenty of vacuum cleaners which were thrown out. Most of them just had clogged filters or hoses. Garage sale cash is my reward. You went above the call of duty and have the reward of fixing a useful tool. One of my neighbors tossed a Shark S 3550 model so that is my next project. So far, the vinegar process, and dis-assembly will follow if the steamer needs deeper diagnosis. Keep up the achievement list !
@billiefreedom66875 ай бұрын
This is definitely a manufacturer defect otherwise this wouldn’t be such a consistent problem. I’ve never used mine and this was the issue. Thanks!!!
@allmostroundthebend2 жыл бұрын
You are my new hero! I’ve been searching all over for a fix for mine and yes, I just kept getting the “clean the nozzle” ones. I was just about to rip into my shark. I figured if it’s toast maybe I will learn something anyway….. you have probably saved my shark too! Another fix it lady ! Thanks soooo much for making this video!
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Yay! The way I see it is that it was already broke, it can't get much "broker"! If you're going to toss it out anyway, might as well give it a whirl first! I hope your fix is as easy as mine! Good luck! :)
@allmostroundthebend2 жыл бұрын
Now I’d be happy just to be able to get the darn screws out! They put them in with ‘not to be removed’ in mind!! I will win this battle! 😊
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
@@allmostroundthebend I used a pretty small Phillips. If I recall, the "standard" #2 Phillips just spun in the screw heads. You can do it! :)
@jocelyn7910 Жыл бұрын
I am going to attempt fixing my pump now after watching you fix yours! But I don’t think I want to risk ruining my cutting mat😅. Thanks for your video!
@EndlessDIY Жыл бұрын
Great! Good luck with your fix! I hope it works out for you! 🙂
@lisaayala8113 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I don't use this steam cleaner very often, but when I do get it out to clean something, I want it to work. You are the only one that helped me with my issue.
@tektech10652 жыл бұрын
VERY impressive! With lots of helpful practical tips, like removing all screws from their holes and setting them aside in order, etc. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate the feedback! Thank you for watching! :)
@Oldmanofthewood Жыл бұрын
I had exactly the same problem with mine. I contacted shark and they said to put some white vinegar in the tank and leave it to soak for a couple of hours which didn’t seem to work so I added a teaspoon of baking powder to the vinegar and put the stopper back on the tank and switched it on it immediately started working again. I emptied it and added more white vinegar mixed with water this time and operated it got abut 10 minutes before emptying and filling with filtered water. It’s worked fine ever since I hope that helps.
@EndlessDIY Жыл бұрын
It sounds like your issue was a plugged nozzle or line. Hard water plugs them up. Vinegar IS great for breaking deposits up. Great job!
@sandrahall33966 ай бұрын
Mine stopped working around 8 years ago, I couldn’t find a video to help me figure it out so I put it in the shed…and forgot about until today. Anyway, sticking a wire in sprayer nozzle worked for me. It was most probably clogged from using tap water and not distilled water. Anyway, thanks a million, I enjoyed your video. ☺️😊
@beatrixxkiddo45842 жыл бұрын
7:35 Exactly when I was thinking exactly how much mouth I would have to hear from my partner if I took our steamer apart, you said this, which was incredibly encouraging. I am going to go ahead and try this repair. I told him about it just sputtering and not steaming 2 weeks ago and he tried the unclog with pin thing and when that didn't work, he said "I guess you broke it" and gave it back to me.
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Aw! Well like I always say, "it can't get any more broken, might as well give it a try!". Technically, I guess it _could_ get more broken but if you're going to toss it out anyway, give it a shot! Lol! You can do it! :) PS: You probably didn't break it in the first place. It seems as though these are kinda built broken. Good luck with it!
@sweetmemories44482 жыл бұрын
I loved your video and it is very useful. I have a different model of Shark steam mop. However, the pump mechanism presented in your video gives a good idea in troubleshooting pump of such steam mops. Keep up the good work. Your video will help to those who are trying to troubleshoot and fix their mops instead of sending them to the Landfill. God bless you for your excellent thinking process in helping others in doing good to the environment. My mop is 5 to 7 years old and the heater assembly was completely rusted. After trying almost all the methods described in KZfaq videos, I failed in all except one drastic step (drilling through the check valve of the heater assembly) at the very end before deciding to throw it away. In the mean time I had to adjust many things (the heat resistant pipe tore off and I started panicking because to replace it I have to spend more time which was not possible as I had already spent several days in trying all the methods described in KZfaq videos. Finally it worked like a new mop. To avoid rusting, from now on, I am going to use distilled water; already started using distilled water and mopped the floors. There was excellent production of steam.
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your experience, hopefully, it'll help others who might be having the same issue. 👍
@marcarolle2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great video. Well explained. I was anxious to see the end result, and almost slipped a few minutes here and there during the video. I kept listening because I didn’t want to miss any bit of useful information. I will definitely try to fix mine ( same situation, same minimal usage) in the winter time, on a bad winter day. I will have your video right next to me. Cheers!
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Great! I hope it helps you out! Thanks for watching! :)
@lisaware42409 ай бұрын
Thank you for your help. I used mine twice also. Put it up.
@lizfischer12274 ай бұрын
I've chucked three steam mop same symptoms - and now I have two to save 😂 thank you!!!
@dawnhernandez36332 жыл бұрын
Months ago I'd seen this video and I thought it's was interesting . A few days ago my steam cleaner stopped pumping I had totally forgotten about this video untell now , Thank-you for shearing this video with us
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I hope it helps you with your steamer! :)
@witchywoman41572 жыл бұрын
I only wish you had a video on fixing my Dyson ball vacume LOL! That's been broke for over a year I refuse to throw it out it wasn't cheap. And I think that shark should do a recall on that problem it seems to be happening quite a bit. I bet many people have thrown them out over this. Sorry, I talk way too much!! Thanks again!!
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
I feel your pain! I have a Dyson ball stick vacuum that crapped out about 8 months after I got it. I went to use it one day & it was totally dead. The battery was no good. No indication it was failing the last time I used it. I had to replace the battery. I got it through Dyson & they were actually helpful. I think it was _just_ out of warranty, too. You might try getting a hold of them. Never know! Good luck! :)
@amandaaldrich85247 ай бұрын
Thank you! Saved me $150 on a new machine and attachments!
@maryjean27474 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful video. You just saved me from throwing it in the garbage.
@beverly86antoinette Жыл бұрын
THESE SCREWS ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET UNSCREWED! 😩
@EndlessDIY Жыл бұрын
You might check the size of the screwdriver you're using. If it's too big they'll be nearly impossible to turn. You may already know this but the "common" Phillips screwdriver is a #2, if I recall, these use a size #1 (smaller).
@SwampDonkey643 ай бұрын
“If I can do it you can do it”, Is being used a bit to loosely here. You’ve got a lucky husband
@Sososewist2 ай бұрын
Well I’m going to retrieve mine from the trash and have a looksie! Thanks
@missjune33282 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video! fixed my issue so quickly and easily!
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Oh yay! I'm so happy to hear that! :)
@Twinklez632 жыл бұрын
Mine stopped working a couple weeks ago. I'll be taking it apart thanks to you 😊 your husband can roll his eyes at both of us lol
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Excellent! I hope yours is an easy fix! :)
@lawrencealexander15963 жыл бұрын
Nice to have a lady that likes to play with things.
@witchywoman41572 жыл бұрын
You did a awesome job! Crazy how mine is in the same situation I actually had this a while now but only used it 3 times, I guess it Is a pretty old model, but just like yours, I can't imagine what caused this. But thankyou. You really do a great job at explaining everything ..
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words! I get the feeling these are sort of built broken; it seems that everyone has some sort of problem with them. I think it's the minerals in the water that cause them to get clogged but I have no idea what causes the trouble I had. It's still working though! :)
@jeramietolbert6699 Жыл бұрын
Same thing with my Bissell Steam Shot. Used I think ONE TIME and it doesn’t work. Drips water and doesn’t steam very well. The trigger seems sticky. They offered me a coupon for 20% off a new one 🙄. So, now I’m just going to take it apart and try to fix it.
@shadyj1976 Жыл бұрын
Bravo👏now I gotta see if that’s what wrong with my Hoover brand handheld steamer that looks like this🤣
@EndlessDIY Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Please let me know if it's the same & if you were successful!
@jeffw7771 Жыл бұрын
Worked for my SC630Q,thank you
@hollyhilllangston5742 жыл бұрын
i think you just solved my problem! it will take me much longer so will try tonite 😊
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Great! Please report back when you've finished! You can do it! :)
@cynthiakoch31222 жыл бұрын
love this & we have dohopper technical terms that are similar
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes! Those ultra-technical terms are necessary sometimes. lol!
@jennroberts30492 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for making this video!!
@donmoya75502 жыл бұрын
you're are an awesome instructor! great information. thank you
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I appreciate the kind words! :)
@gabrieldamian2508 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. You were amazing! Great work!
@jaychan52112 жыл бұрын
Nice ! great job lady
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@mskita75974 ай бұрын
Okay girl... Bout to try this😂
@pamelahove76032 ай бұрын
Okay! Your video is very informative unfortunately im stuck still trying to get it apart! All the screws are out but its just not coming loose, without breaking it what could be the problem?
@user-tb8mf7zn8n Жыл бұрын
I'm going to try this on a day when my husband is working. He doesn't believe a woman can do anything.
@dontstalkmedeltoro88162 ай бұрын
Why did you marry him? That's horrible.
@katratvet2 жыл бұрын
When mine quits like that, I turn it upside down and run it. For some reason it usually clears itself.
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I'll definitely give that a try if it quits again! Thanks! :)
@pennytowner728 Жыл бұрын
Rule #1, ALWAYS photograph your way in so you can put things back together.
@annakirschner6230 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@EndlessDIY Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 🙂
@nikkithomas9857Ай бұрын
I think using distilled water instead of tap water keeps it running
@amberdawnhernandez5913 жыл бұрын
thanks .
@EndlessDIY3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! I hope it helps! :)
@a_leph Жыл бұрын
The pump moves side to side but there is still no steam. Is there anything else that may be causing an issue?
@robmartinson75853 жыл бұрын
Do you make Patriotic Pillows with that fabric?
@EndlessDIY3 жыл бұрын
Those are actually hand towels that I embroider on. :)
@kenleyeisenmenger89887 ай бұрын
My light doesn’t come on at all. Doesn’t steam, water just drips out
@carolemartin59182 жыл бұрын
Ok can you fix mine now hihihi
@EndlessDIY2 жыл бұрын
LOL! You can do it! It's already broken, right? Give it a whirl! :)
@jocelyn7910 Жыл бұрын
I am going to attempt fixing my pump now after watching you fix yours! But I don’t think I want to risk ruining my cutting mat😅. Thanks for your video!