http://www.fixya.com/support/p28856-vapor_3000_steam_vacuumSolved technical support problems provided by FixYa users.en-usCopyright (c) 2007 FixYa, LTD. All rights reserved.info@fixya.comWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMT80http://www.fixya.com/support/t164723-steam_sparging_heating_rateswell lets start with Btu/hour= lbs./hour X Cp. (specific heat) X (T final - T initial) If its water you want to heat there are 8.33 lbs./gal, Cp. = 1.0 Btu/LB-F, and steam has 970 Btu/LB of latent heat (heat given up at a phase change) So if...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t192503-unable_extract_waterI am able to shampoo but the unit is not extracting the water from the carpet.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t192689-black_decker_gw150_forgotten_startI have had this model for several years but have not used for a while. I was wondering if you could help me start it. As I Have Forgot. This Isnt A House Vacuum It Is A LeafBuster Black And Decker Gw150Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t14276-vacuum_seems_better_when_bag_emptyMy vacuum seems better when the bag is empty, is it possible?Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t14279-feeling_original_problem_resultI have a feeling the original problem was a result of vacuuming up dog hair (I have 2 huskies), but I always kept the roller clean of hair . If anyone can suggest a cause for the problem, which part is burned out, a way to fix it or a better vacuum...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t195614-changing_beltchanging belt on hoover runaboutWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t195629-oreck_vacuum_troubleshootingMy Oreck Upright has started spitting out what I want it to suck up. I'm going to try replacing the belt, but someone suggested it is the start of a bigger problem - motor burnout?Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t14282-dirt_devil_bagless_vacuum_whendirt devil bagless vacuum. when vacuuming a carpet, it picks up very, very poorly. but the suction is fine - when i use the hose attachment, it's almost as strong as my compact shop vac. clearly, something is going wrong around the brush/belt area,...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t205400-kirby_sentriaIm cleaning my carpets and its not sucking the water up off the floor. and do you have to use kirby cleaning solution????Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t221144-hoover_steam_vacI have a hoover steam vac model number f5809. I let my mother borrow it and when it wasn't working properly, she pulled a white hose out of the bottom of it. I have no idea where it belongs. Now it seems the cleaner is coming out, but it is not...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t227489-windsor_sensor_12_vacuum_no_poweri know I have power down to the last quick disconnect in the housing base. I take off the cover today and I have circuit boards, capacitors, ect., ect. I have a digital meter. Is there anything I can check and how to check? As in circuit board, burnt...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t232886-kenmore_canister_model_116_25512_startVacuum cleaner only runs when hose is inserted into Power Mate attachment, and only when switch (located on the hose unit) is set to "carpet." Does not turn on when set to "floors). When hose is not hooked up to the Power Mate, I can't turn the unit...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t234854-bissel_upright_vaccum_model_6594vaccum has no suction.Replaced all filters and belts. Hoses are not clogged anywhere. Motor runs but blows out hot air at the filter above the headlight.Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t235496-shampooing_carpetdon't know how to hook up carpet cleaning attachmentsWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t236618-bissell_630_wI am having a problem with my new vacuum. I used it twice and I no longer have jun going into the pail. I cleared the lower suction tube and cleaned the filters and stillnothing going in. I have only had it for about a month and bought it t Wal-Mart....Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t237428-vacuum_cleaner_sucking_dirt_outI just bought a Hoover Vacuum cleaner from a garage sale. When I tried to use it I noticed nothing was going into the cannister. I checked the vacuum and found it to be clogged. I took it apart and cleaned it out. When I tried to vacuum again there...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t238553-help_needed_prontoim making a science project ..which need a vacuum cleaner.how can i make the vacuum cleaner to blow out instead of sucking in..plz help me i have juzt got 1 week!!Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t242864-hoover_aquamasterrecently purchased hoover aquamaster, trying to shampoo carpet, can't get water to come down tubes, water keeps going into dirty water tank.help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t246371-kirby_g6_shampooerI need instructions as to how to put the shampooer together and if there is a way to make it compact enough to do stairs. ThanksWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t247223-self_propelled_wind_tunnel_vacum_willWhy doesn't my self propelled vacum not move when handle is released,when both belts are intact and roller brush moves when turned on.?Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t247385-bissell_carpet_cleaner_spray_water_orMy Bissell proheat clearview carpet cleaner stopped spraying water and cleaner. I replaced the pump but it still does not work. It is only about a couple of years oldWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t251981-dirt_devil_vacuum_belthow do I change this belt?Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t254405-remove_vacuum_roller_offHow do you remove roller. Powerline Limited Editon Model #4352 ThanksWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t260486-pullman_built_in_vacuum_cleaning_systemhaving problem with lose of suctionWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t263819-power_consumption_refridgeratorsHi thereI am in the process of buying a generator for power losses (I live in a rural area) to ensure the Fridge and Freezer are kept running. I want to assertain the power (wattage) of my Refridgerators so I can ensure I buy an appropriately sized...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t265943-hoover_wind_tunnel_upright_selfHi, I have the above vacuum and I have LOTS of suction with the hose and absolutely NONE with the upright. All belts are fine, no obstructions anywhere, dirt cup, filter and pre-filter all in place and working properly. When the dirt cup is removed...Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t266261-oreck_vacuum_troubleshootingMy Oreck Upright has started spitting out what I want it to suck up. I'm going to try replacing the belt, but someone suggested it is the start of a bigger problem - motor burnout? How do I replace the belt?? Brush?Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t268160-windtunnel_beltTell me how to install pleaseWed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t268256-kirby_dry_foam_shampooingnot sure how to hook up the dry shampoo system for the stairs/handheld. Can you help?Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMThttp://www.fixya.com/support/t270266-bissell_spot_botWhen I turn it on, it stays on about 5 seconds, then all lights start flashing and the buzzer goes off that it is done. It also leaks fluid out from under it then. What could be wrong?Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:26:21 GMT