20 Most Recent Bissell 12005 Spot Bot Handheld Vacuum - Page 8 Questions & Answers

It could be one or more of many things. If the brushroll is restricted the motor may be overheating. There could be a bad switch, connection, loose or pinched wire somewhere or the motor is not getting proper voltage. The motor brushes could be worn out.

i just finished shampooing my carpets with the same bissell and i too was having problems with it sucking up water first make sure you have the plastic front part on correctly even if it looks correct check it, it might not have latched on right, next try the handheld if that works. then in the bin where the formula and dirty water go open it and there is a little red filter make sure its clean of debris, that was my problem and now its working good luck

hi, first generation bissels had a small red filter on the bucket where you change the water it pops out from below.

If there is spray at the upholstery tool but not the floor it is likely the heater is clogged with soap gunk and/minerals.

Check the valve at the bottom of machine is closed. It bay be stuck open which stops it from sucking.