My Easy Vac® Lightweight Upright Vacuum has no/low suction | Support

June 7, 2024
Bissell

  • Unplug machine

    • Remove and empty dirt cup

    • Remove pre-motor filter, turn vacuum on and feel for suction at motor duct

    • Disconnect filter cup from bottom of dirt cup

    • Remove the Inner/Outer Circular filter from the Filter cup

    • Remove the small mesh circle filter (found at motor duct below dirt cup)

    • The primary separator can be removed by twisting to the left

    • Filters and separator can be hand washed in warm water with mild dish soap

      • Allow to completely air dry (24 – 48 hours) before returning to machine
    • Connect filter cup back onto dirt cup

    • Lock dirt cup in place making sure there are no gaps between dirt cup and upper tank

      • If not locked properly the seal will not be secure and cause a loss of suction or blowing dust
    • Turn machine on and place hand over end of hose to check for suction

      • If no suction at end of hose, remove hose completely from machine and insert a broomstick through hose to clear any clogs
      • Hose needs to be replaced if cracked or damaged
    • Unplug vacuum

    • Recline handle and insert a broomstick through lower hose to clear any clogs

If brush is not turning:

  • Unplug vacuum

  • Recline handle to floor, turn machine over

  • Remove brush cover by taking out 5 screws

  • Remove brush & belt

    • Inspect belt, brush & brush cover for damage
    • If damaged, part should be replaced
  • Stand brush upright on hard surface and spin brush with one hand holding the top

    • It should spin freely several times
    • If brush doesn’t spin freely, it should be replaced
  • Inspect brush endcaps for damage/ware/debris

    • If damaged, brush should be replaced
    • Remove all debris from brush and endcaps
  • Install belt and brush into machine

  • Rotate brush several times to align belt

  • Replace brush cover and screws

  • If all steps have been followed and machine is still not suctioning, visit a BISSELL Authorized Service Center or Contact Us

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