I’ve had this Vax upright for about 5 years. Recently it’s started to cut off when I’m using it. I feel the base - and it’s hot. Any ideas for anything that I can do to fix it?
I’m not technically minded but I will have a go - if it will save me having to buy a new vacuum.
Edit: many thanks for all the replies and advice.
There’s a TV series called “The Secret Life of Machines” from the 1990s, which has a whole 30 min episode about vacuum cleaners. I think it’s wonderfully presented - funny, clear, entertaining, gives a good understanding for how to grapple this sort of problem. https://youtu.be/CJlrbMHLBd4?si=G2X40txUnYn3iUA1 I think mains powered vacuum cleaners haven’t changed much since, so it’ll probably still be good information, although it won’t get in to battery powered models, because those are newer.
That sounds good, I’ll check it out. Thanks.