What to do if your Vacuum Cleaner won't suck properly.

If your vacuum cleaner won't suck properly, there are a few things you can check before taking it to a repairer. Firstly, disconnect the hose to see if it will suck well. If it does, then there will be a blockage in the hose or the floor tool. Hose blockages can be cleared by poking a bit of stiff flexible wire such as antenna coaxial cable down the hose. Then check the bag is not too full and the motor/disaster and exhaust filters are not blocked. Clean or replace as necessary. Note that fine dust such as talc or cement dust can block paper