My PowerForce®/PowerGroom® Bagged Vacuum has no/low suction | Support

• Unplug the machine

  • Remove the Bag Door and remove the vacuum bag

  • If bag is full, install a new bag

  • Slide out the Pre-Motor Filter and clean with warm water

    • Let air dry completely (24-48 hrs.) before placing back in machine

  • Remove the Post Motor filter on the side and tap it against a waste bin to remove any debris

  • Twist the hose lock to the right to unlock the upholstery hose from the back of the vacuum and pull the handle end up from the lower hose

  • Push a broomstick through the handle end of the upholstery hose to remove any obstructions

  • Remove screw on left of lower hose and pull hose down to straighten

    • Push a broom handle through the lower hose to remove any clogs

  • Remove the Brush Access Plate by unscrewing the 4 screws on bottom

    • There are 2 screws in front and 2 screws behind the brush

  • Remove the Brush Access Plate to access the brush and belt

  • To remove the belt, lift the brush up and out of the machine

  • Inspect the brush and belt and replace if either are damaged

    • The brush should spin freely by hand
    • To test the brush, stand brush up on one end and turn the bristles
    • Brush should turn, if it doesn’t it should be replaced
    • Inspect the belt, if damaged it should be replaced

  • To replace the belt, hook the belt over the metal motor pulley and over the brush between the belt guards

  • Replace the brush back into the machine, making sure the ends fit into their corresponding shaped slots

    • The left will be circular, the right rectangular

  • Spin the brush several times by hand to center the belt

  • If the vacuum continues not to have suction, visit a BISSELL Authorized Service Center or Contact Us

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