Our new carpet is so dense our 14 year old Beam can't vacuum it, now what do I do?
357143
I can only go by how much we have enjoyed our Beam Central vacuum attachment...it seems to automatically adjust to hi -lo carpet very well...we know we are getting a good pickup as our container is full after 3 or 4 vacuumings///hope this helps you...Doug
357144
If you have never replaced the belt and the beater bar assembly its time. This provides new brushes of the proper length and the new belt will provide the correct amount of drive force eliminating any slippage between the drive motor and beater bar.
829292
Use a vacuum. The air leaks out making them pretty worthless, though they do keep dust off.
917339
if you have a "shop" vac that has an air out port that you reverse the hose on... and then maybe use some duct tape.... in a pinch... I could make that happen...but not with a regular vacuum..... USE A HAIR DRYER on cool and fill a little at a time if you really stuck!
2109144
One of these days I will learn that a Gold Box Deal is not necessarily a "real deal." Will try the vacuuming solution and see if it helps. Thanks!
602452
Just a quick note - I have this Electrolux, hard wood floors, and a dog. I also have the Dyson "animal". I am STILL looking for a solution as neither of these do the job in spite of the expense and hype! If anyone out there has found a real solution - please share!
1777017
Clean the carpet first, really well so the scotch hard doesn't seal in the stain. Then you can spray it on clean, still wet carpet and let dry.
1280255
I'd also like to know about the cat "Yak" as we call it. Since no one has answered the first poster I guess I'll just have to get the vacuum and give it a try. Can't be any worse than cleaning it by hand and hopefully it will be better.
1011050
There isn't any way to empty except to take and turn upside down, It's suppose to shut off when full. Mine had the full light come on and kept running. Ruined my carpeting. it.
2023411
There is a powerful rotating brush in the power head. Does a great job. You can select your carpet height. Low,med, high
1189956
It will work great just keep the vacuum on the highest setting. If you don't think it's getting all the dirt go to the medium setting. I would not try to go on a low setting. Remember that new carpets shed so don't be alarmed if you see some in the container. Hope that helps and congrats on the new carpet!
216638
I believe it specifies a "Hoover" carpet cleaning solution but any carpet cleaning solution would work, even a DIY one (you can google it)
938066
My carpet is not Berber, but it has a very tight, almost pebbled, very short nap. You said the suction on this model is poor. How about if the user makes two cleaning sessions, then?
1075236
Pull the "floor drawer" out and hose it down. Used an old shop vac to get loose sawdust out first.
289286
I too have encountered the same issues. This is my second Dyson, but it will be my last. If you still have the time to return yours I would recommend doing so and purchasing one of the newer Sharks! This has been the biggest disappointment. Best of luck.
657782
Sorry, Anne, I can't help you because I don't have deep plush carpeting. I have oriental rugs which don't have deep plush. The Hoover is fine on them. I have it set for the highest of seven settings so you could go down to the lowest setting and get deeper suction.
2052264
I bought it for my grandchild so it's not in front of me to look at. From what I can remember you may be missing a part or something may be wrong. Try to google the vacuum and see if you can find a picture that shows that part of it.
1435705
Use a mini vac (like a mini dirt devil) and go along the slats and if there is no grease, it should suck the dust out. You can also try a soft bottle brush for narrow bottles (like these http://www.amazon.com/Casabella-20530-Soft-Tip-Brushes/dp/B000I21LLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373079798&sr;=8-3&keywords;=bottle+brushes), which should fit between the slats. It may be too late for this, but I saved the box and in the seasons when I am not using the Fan I put it back in the box. If you have thrown the box out, you can get a tall plastic bag and cover it from the top down to store. Use a mini vac (like a mini dirt devil) and go along the slats and if there is no grease, it should suck the dust out. You can also try a soft bottle brush for narrow bottles (like these http://www.amazon.com/Casabella-20530-Soft-Tip-Brushes/dp/B000I21LLC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1373079798&sr;=8-3&keywords;=bottle+brushes), which should fit between the slats. It may be too late for this, but I saved the box and in the seasons when I am not using the Fan I put it back in the box. If you have thrown the box out, you can get a tall plastic bag and cover it from the top down to store.