Why does my vacuum shut off in upright position?
My vacuum stops working when I want to use the wand to suck stuff up. It work fine when vacuuming carpets.
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Hi Alw,
The vacuum is likely shutting off because the safety switch is being activated. This can happen when suction is lost or something is preventing the beater bar from rolling. I would suggest flipping the vacuum over and removing the big plastic screws. Clean the beater bar (the cylinder with bristles) and try to see if it fixes the issue.
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It works fine including the beater bar when vacuuming the carpet. As soon as you put the vacuum in the resting (upright) position the whole vacuum stops i.e. Starts right back up when you recline the handle. This makes it impossible to use the wand.
It sounds like you may have a clogged hose or a broken selector wheel. Please check the hose for anything blocking it and if it is clear take a look at the video below for the selector wheel.
The beater bar doesn’t spin in the upright position.
I am having same problem with not powering up in upright position, but does and the beater bars works when reclining handle. What did you do to solve problem??The selector wheel video was not available. Did that work ?
I believe that Lacey is correct in saying that the beater bar doesn't spin in the upright position.
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I was having the same problem - it would not run in the upright position. After about an hour, I was able to start it in the upright position so it seemed like it was probably overheating. I cleaned the filters and rinsed them out and have not had the problem since.
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Ours is brand new. Used it twice and now it won't work on the upright position. Checked everything mentioned above and there are no blockages.
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Can’t use wand when handle us upright. No clogs and beater bar is clean. Unable to get suction through wand. Very frustrating.
Why won’t my shark apex standup by itself
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Use a broom.
Or use the vacuum via wand while the vacuum is laying flat.
Most vacuums will stop the “ rolling pin” when vertical.
Who vacuums while standing on the ceiling??
The wand is for suction only. Giggity.
Which is why no need for rolling pin action since the suction win’t be down there
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The hose won't work in the standing position either. The vacuum completely turns off in the upward verticle position, then turns back on when back in the horizontal position- without touching the power button. It's almost like a wire is being pinched or something.
Mines the same. The suction is rubbish in the tilted position and barely gets anything up. When it’s upright though the whole Hoover turns off.
Mines exactly the same. I've taken it completely apart 3 times and have come to the conclusion that the two little wires that go to the main floor brush attachment, they are being pinched due to poor design. I think the wires are too short to reroute them, so regardless, they get pinched. I'm going to replace the wires, and the wiring harness, extending the length of wires to see if I can completely re route their path up to the power switches. What a pain in my ass!! And let me tell you, NOT AN EASY VACUUM DESIGN TO QUICKLY TROUBLESHOOT! So many parts and screws. lol
