I just vacuumed up a sock and my vacuum stopped working

Here are some methods you can try to remove that pesky sock:

Using a Coat Hanger:
Turn off your vacuum and unplug it for safety.
Straighten out a wire coat hanger, ensuring it has no sharp edges or points.
Carefully insert one end of the coat hanger into the vacuum hose.
Gently maneuver the coat hanger around, trying to hook onto the sock.
Once you have a good grip on the sock, slowly pull it out of the hose.
Remember to exercise caution to avoid damaging your vacuum cleaner or injuring yourself.

Vacuuming in Reverse:
Locate your vacuum cleaner's exhaust port.
Disconnect or detach any accessories from this port.
Attach your vacuum cleaner hose securely over this port.
Turn on your vacuum cleaner and let it run for several seconds.
The reverse airflow created may dislodge and push out the stubborn sock from within the hose.

Seek Professional Help:
If both methods fail, consider contacting a local appliance repair service or reaching out directly to the manufacturer of your specific model.
Trained professionals can offer expert advice or perform repairs if needed.
Remember to turn off the vacuum and unplug it before attempting any disassembly or cleaning.

best thing to do is take it back and tell them you sucked up a sock and let them get it out

Barring any electrical failure or loose plug the most common cause for the vacuum brush to stop turning is belt clogged with debris or string.
Unplug the unit and check the brush for string or debris (Hair) wrapped around the pully on either end. Clear this and check the belt to make sure it has not broken, stripped or simply slipped off. Usually the bottom plate is held on with just a few screws. Easy to remove and check Belt slipped off or stripped replace. Belt slipped off you can sometimes put back on and be vacuuming in no time.
Anything wrapped around the spindle a pair of needle nose pliers comes in real handy here. If you have snagged a rug, sheet or sock etc.. check the manual for a reset button. Some vacuums have this and all it takes is clearing the chute then resetting the switch. Good luck hope this helps!

The easiest way to remove an article of clothing from the hose is to remove one end of the hose from the vacuum, and reach in with a piece of wire with the end bent into a hook. A wire coathanger will work well for this. Just straighten out the coathanger, take a pair of pliers, and put a small bend at the end of the wire, in a J, or hook shape. Then, reach the wire into the hose, and when you feel the obstruction, twist the wire, so that the hook gets stuck on the sock. Then, pull it out, and reattatch the end of the hose back on the vacuum.
It doesn't matter which end of the hose you remove, just whichever is easier, and hopefully closest to the clog.

Do not try to push it out, as it will just bunch up tighter. It must be pulled out.

this is the nature of this vacuum, the roller will always spin, when the vac is turned on. You can either cover wit tape or maybe find a sock to put in it (remember to remove sock) when putting hose back

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there should be a cover or sock over the filter,this will stop the dust.the paper filter is the part that can not get wet. if you don't have a cover for your filter use an old sock or something simular to a sock.

Send it back and get one with a zipper. :) Okay did it come in a tube or with a tube? They are really necessary when putting a hose sock on. You first want to put the hose sock on the tube. You then slide the tube over the hose and take the hose sock off at the end. Tie the hose sock securely in place and start pulling the tube over the hose. The sock will slide off the tube and onto the hose as you go.

Enter "Tempo" into the following location bar once you get to this link:
http://www.hoover.com/CustomerService/Manuals/Default.aspx
There are a few different models including bagless and bagged versions of the Tempo of which you should be able to find any one of the pdf. adobe files.
Good luck and don't forget to rate.

Yes there is a small clip on the purple/yellow part on bottom of hose. its hardly an inch thick pll back on the tab and up on the hose

My fan changing guide will lead you through the process of taking the vacuum apart to get to the sock (if it is still in there)...

http://reviews.ebay.com/KIRBY-VACUUM-REPAIR-HOW-TO-REPLACE-THE-FAN-IMPELLER_W0QQugidZ10000000003711302

Hope this helps,
Marci