No suction using extension hose for Bissell Bagless Upright vacuum. i checked for clogs and found nothing. shannon

Hey Laurie! It sounds like you may have a clog in the upholstery or lower hose areas.

Here's a quick link to troubleshooting steps to assist you:

http://www.bissell.com/FAQDetail.aspx?id=1345&cid=ccsocial

sounds like there is blockage in the suction hose -- lay the machine down and remove the lower floor plate and clean out the hose area where it bends down to the floor unit ( use a wire coat hanger to fish out the blockage ). also check the main hose for any obstructions.

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Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about my Bissel but I bet you have the same problem and the hose is clogged...

Bissell Bagless Upright Vacuum not working

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about my Bissel but I bet you have the same problem and the hose is clogged...

Bissell Bagless Upright Vacuum not working

heatman101

Hi,

Here is a tip that I wrote about my Bissel but I bet you have the same problem and the hose is clogged...

Bissell Bagless Upright Vacuum not working

heatman101

Have you unclogged the from where it enters the vacuum to the end of the hose, sometimes the hose clogs are the way up into the machine which will reduce the suction to almost nothing.

it could be clogged somewhere inside the hose. try unclogging it with a thin pole or rod.

hello tnwalkergal the hose may have a clog inside the hose at the bend you can take the hose loose and run a broomstick or a yardstick thorgh the hose this is how I find the clog

Remove the hose from the holder, if you have suction at the end of your hose, then the problem is down below that point. Check the dirt inlet for a clog. Also the belt may have stretched and isn't turning under load. If you haven't replaced the belt in a while, change it and check the brush roll and make sure the ends are turning freely.
If no suction at the end of the hose and your hose is cleat, then the filters are clogged, check all of them.

Check where there is suction...is there good suction at the hose...at the back of the vacuum. Knowing where there is good suction will help you know where there might be a clog or any resistance. Bissell also has a fairly good customer support line...I believe the phone number might be on the vaccuum possibly in the back.