20 Most Recent Bissell Vacuum - Momentum Cyclonic 1 ea Bagless Upright Vacuum Questions & Answers

First of all, check that your belt isn't broken, it is a rubber belt that goes around one end of the brush and to the motor shaft. Next, check to see that on each end of the brush isn't clogged with hair and or dust fuzzy stuff. If so, you will have to remove the brush and take off each end and remove all debris, then reassemble and don't forget the rubber belt to the motor to make the brush turn. Good luck.

Start by checking the switch ans cord

Hey Creig, dirty filters or clogs within the vacuum can change the soun d of the machine. Here's a quick link to troubleshooting steps to assist you.

http://www.bissell.com/FAQDetail.aspx?id=1421&cid=ccsocial

BISSELL User's Guides can be downloaded at www.bissell.com
On the front page under Customer Service click on User's Guides and enter the model number of your unit.
User Guide will be displayed as a PDF file.

Motor bearings probably have run out of grease. Units like that can go bad after use over time.

Sounds like something is clogged/blocking the intake hose. Pull off your bin & see if you can feel/see anything blocking that hose that everything goes thru.

How often have you changed the filters in the vacuum?-- and when was the last time you did it now?

Obviously emptying the dirt collecting chamber OFTEN helps the vacuum--
but then in addition, there are several filters-- are they clean?

Pull them out, tap and otherwise shake the dirt loose from them, until they are clean--
(Compressed air is great for this-- but you might not have that nearby, right?)
Do yo have another vacuum that might help you clean up the filters?
Or-- maybe it is time to replace all the filters?

Let us know how successful your efforts on the above turn out.

Mack B

Apparently something is binding the brush, keeping it from turning. Remove any string, hair, etc., that is wrapped around the brush. Removing the brush is the easiest way to do this, then cut the material through at one point.
While the brush is out, check the ends for signs of damage that may cause the brush to bind. Also, check the area the brush connects to.
Reattach the brush and try to spin it. If it spins freely, put your vacuum back together, with another belt, and try again.
If this doesn't work, I suggest a new/different vacuum.

the pipe leading from the motor to the bag is clogged

Most likely your brush needs to be removed and cleaned. Clean all debris that might be in the bristles of the brush. You will see a holder for the brush on each end that holds it into the frame of the vacuum. The two holders should turn freely. If they do not, spray a bit of WD40 between the brush and the holders and rotate the holders around the brush. Doing this will clear up the most common occurring cause of the problem you are facing.
Good luck and feel free to contact me if you find this does not solve your problem.
Paul

Follow the link below for a BISSELL vacuum belt installation.
http://www.bissell.com/VideoRating.aspx?id=1556

Flip the unit over, remove the screws holding the bottom cover in place and just lift the brush out. There might be screws holding the end bearings in place. NEVER oil the bearings.