20 Most Recent Dirt Devil M084600 Dynamite Bagless Upright Vacuum - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Hi, I really use the same vaccum and I'm very fussy! What I like to do is read pictures that came with it so you get familiar with it. There are only 4 or 5 parts that you need to take apart to keep it working like the day you bought it. They do unscrew, and you can see the build up every time you vaccum. Like I said I'm fussy, you can clean it, take it apart every 4th time you use it, but watch the build up, I get a lot from my large carpet. My hole house is carpeting, and dust is always on it, where it comes from, I don't know ! So try it out, and let me know how the pictures in the book help, its very simple, watch and see. By the way its a popular machine, I love mine, nice and light ! Good Day, Frank !

In a world where most people wish their cleaners had more suction, yours is a rare complaint indeed. Upright cleaners in particular are complaint-worthy as they soon tend to lose suction. It would be good to read more about the reason for your complaint? Ideally an upright will have enough suction to lift the carpet from the floor a few mm and trap it against the mouth of the brush housing so air can be drawn through the carpet helping to lift out dirt so the brush can work more efficiently. An upright that is working correctly is much harder to push along and as they age they tend to be easier to push as they lose efficiency. Most cleaners are fitted with at least one filter and they do rob them of suction. Some people remove the filters to improve the suction. Perhaps your cleaner has one or more filters missing.

I would go with the cord first. If it is defective it is usually at the plug for the wall as it gets the most stain.

return if new possible defective battery or connection

Try this troubleshooting guide: http://homeappliance.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/dirt_devil/swivel_glide.html?p=2

Is the vacuum sitting upright? Try this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUPbihd6mq0

The sparks may be from the carbon brushes in the motor. Bagless vacuums do not filter dirt out as well as a bag does so dirt and grit gets sucked into the motor. Filters should be cleaned frequently and replaced at least once a year. If the filter gets clogged the motor can overheat. If you got two years out of a $39 vacuum you did well. Many people are lucky to get a year.

The belt may be stretched out or broken or the brush may be seized up. The belt should be replaced at least once per year on your model.

If you just bought it take it back to where you purchased it. It should be under warranty. You need your receipt as well.

Hoover part number 12080030 and Bissell part number 2037034 will interchange.

If you have fixed the suction at the bottom, a new tight belt is important when vacuuming carpeted floors. Belts lose elasticity from being stretched which is why they need replaced frequently.