Shark Hoover Not Picking Up | Here’s How You Can Fix It [Expert Guide]

Several factors can cause your Shark hoovers to lose suction and stop picking up dirt effectively. Here are some of the most common problems and how to fix them at home:

Clogged or Dirty Filters:

How to fix it? 

Shark vacuums are popular for their advanced sealed filtration system. They use multiple filters to give you better and more effective filtration. You will find a pre-motor filter under the dust canister. All the air passes through this pre-motor filter. After a long time of use, there is a huge chance of dust accumulating on the filter, which blocks the air passing through it. It might be caused by losing suction power.

So, you have to open this filter and clean it properly or change the filter if it is damaged.

Clogged Hose or Vacuum Wand:

How you fix it?

It is the most common issue for all vacuums: the wand getting blocked by pet hair or a large amount of debris. You have to Inspect the hose and vacuum wand for any blockages. Apart from the hose and wand from the vacuum. Then, remove all the debris and pet hair from the inside of the hose and wand.

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Full Dustbin or Dirt Cup:

Clean the dust cup when it is max:

This is the most common issue for vacuums. A full dust bin always reduces the suction. If the dust bin gets full of pet hair and debris, which obstructs the airflow, you’ll find that the vacuum will not suck debris. In this situation, the dust cup puts extra strain on the vacuum’s motor, which can lead to overheating and potentially damage the motor over time. So, in this situation, you should keep the dustbin clean and empty the bin before the bin capacity reaches the maximum point. 

Brush Roll Issues:

How you fix it: 

If excessive pet hair and long hair get tangled around your shark hoover, the rotating speed of your vacuum’s brush roller will be lost. In this situation, if you don’t take any action, this will damage the brush roller motor and might clog the vacuum’s air intake. That is definitely a cause of losing the suction of your shark hoover. So, Examine the brush roll for tangled hair, strings, or debris. Periodically Clean the brush roll and remove any obstructions. 

Incorrect Height Adjustment:

How to fix:

If your Hoover has carpet height adjustment settings, make sure the height of the cleaning head matches the carpet types. Otherwise, the suction will be loose if the vacuum makes a seal with the surface. Also, this may make it hard to manoeuvre the vacuum on carpet flooring.

Exhaust Filter

How to fix:

Most of the shark hoovers have a HEPA filter cartridge in their air exhaust gate that captures fine dust and pet allergens while the air passes through the filter. After a long session of use, fine dirt and debris accumulate on the filter, reducing the airflow through it. This can be a reason for losing vacuum suction. So, you have to clean this filter once a year or every six months.

Motor Issues

Solution: 

If you’ve checked all the above and the problem persists, there may be an issue with the vacuum’s motor. In such cases, we advise you to contact Shark customer support or a qualified technician for assistance.