Gets super hot but steam won't come out.

It could still be blocked, not totally blocked but enough to keep the steam from coming out as strong as it should.

Hi, it's Jeremy from Crucial Vacuum.

There are a few potential solutions you should try. One problem might be that the hole the steam comes out of is clogged. To remedy this, take a Q-tip and insert it into the steam hole. Be sure to use a pair of pliers to insert the Q-tip just incase steam does come out. You do not want to get burned to the ensuing steam. If clearing the steam hole does not work try creating a solution of water and vinegar to flush through your steam mop. The vinegar should be able to break-down any substances preventing your mop from building steam.

Attached is a video showing you how to try each of these solutions:
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Mine had a blocked hose check that out then let me know!

Built in thermostat...sounds like you need to buy a new steamer.

Go to Hoover.com and find a local Service Station. They will replace it at no charge. MUST be a warranty location to get it free. Take your sales slip with you.

Could be clogged with lime scale. Try soaking unplugged iron (just the bottom part, the part with the holes that gets hot) in lime-a-way or a vinegar/water solution over night. Also dump water out and replace with lime-a-way or vinegar and let stand over night. Rinse out and use only distilled water for steam.

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about the Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop and why it may not be getting steam to the head...

Euro-Pro Shark Steam Mop Problem

Here also is a link to get any of the Shark Manuals that you need.

heatman101



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Try putting some white vinegar in the tank to dissolve any hard water deposits. You should use only distilled water in this machine. Don't try to clean anything with the vinegar in it, but take it outside to run the vinegar through.

these machines like to be used regularly. if allowed to sit (especially after using tap water) they may buld up lime deposits on valves and cause them to stick. you could try filling with vinegar and let set, also tilt it so vinegar runs into valve area. you could heat the vinegar and it will run through the trigger valve area. if this doesn't work you'll need to replace trigger valve.
Jim

I solved the problem, the metal (hot!) release rod gets stuck & needs a little push.
Unfasten the top by prying off the rubber gasket after removing the top. Remove the 2 small phillips screws, then remove the front that holds the nozzle, & remove those 2 phillips screws.
Carefully pry up the top with a putty knife, inside you will see the tip of a metal piston that the plastic release knob is supposed to contact. Set it on its front, & soak the piston with a light household or sewing oil, giving it a few taps with a blunt object occassionaly to loosen, heat up & test before reassembling, but remember, the piston is very hot. When you push on the piston with a screwdriver, it should release the steam, but also stop when you let go. Work with it a little & it will come back to life.