My sincerest Thank you, Sir My machine has been sitting for months bc I knew I had to call Bissell to be walked through what to do like a 5 yr old, and I was dreading it You showed me where the belt is, and I found mine to be off…not even broken, just off. The quickest fix ever! Can’t believe it! Thank you again!!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

No problem I am so glad you liked this video. I may pin your comment

@AE-xx3st

11 ай бұрын

Same here. I'm about to check my cleaner out

This is hands down the best and most low drama trouble shooting tutorial ever! In two minutes you helped me locate three problems!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

I've searched and searched for a video without all the extra added junk in it. Straight to the point. Thank you so very much!

@VacMaster1991

6 күн бұрын

@@LisaCaupp no problem

Dude my machine hasn’t worked for a year and you just helped me fix it! Thank you!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Your so very welcome

Seriously… thank you. Just about to throw mine in the garbage, and came across your video. Who would have known belt access was to the water pump?🤯 Learned a few extra things and saved myself a few dollars as well as better knowing my machine. Thank you. 👍

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome

@AE-xx3st

11 ай бұрын

Mine made it to the porch but I am so glad I ran across this video before I hauled it to the dump

Thank you so much for this video, your steps to check fixed the issue and saved me from a sopping wet carpet! You rock!

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@laurapowers6203

2 жыл бұрын

All of the obvious I still have no suction. I wish you would have covered that lime green tab that was his top of the nozzle. What if there's a clog in the hose where does the suction come from...?

I’ve had this vacuum for a few years now and it’s still going strong. kzread.infoUgkx8ISPQRRAfpAaX4msGjyodObTBnlj4T5g I was cleaning it today and thinking about how much I love no bags to buy and that it comes apart for easy clean up. When I first purchased it we had two dogs and a cat and it kept up well. The suction was great then and still is now. I’m always amazed at the amount of hair it picks up, it works better than any other vacuum I’ve had for pet hair. The attachments are handy and work well. It’s easy to use with arthritic hands. I just had to come write a review because I’m still so pleased with this purchase.

@VacMaster1991

11 ай бұрын

Is there a squeegee available for hard floors

Thank you for making this video very informative. My bissell’s belt come off the motor so it was prevent the water from spraying. If it wasn’t for this video, I would have never thought to check the belt access. I was so focused on the red gasket since other videos were saying that was the issue. So thank you!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

No problem. I'm glad the video was helpful

@Tony_Hawks_Existential_Crisis

Жыл бұрын

​@@VacMaster1991I came here to make the exact same comment as the person above. I've repaired vacuums before, but never a carpet cleaner. Your video helped me figure out what was wrong. Thank you so much!

Thanks for the video, very informative! My steam cleaner was not sucking up water, so immediately i knew it was a suction issue, but was overlooking the issue. It turns out, the red filter cap attached to the sllution tank lid was covered with lint. As soon as i had removed the lint, it was sucking water just fine again.

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad my video helped.

Thank you for the tutorial. I was able to clean mine up well and also determined that the belt had slipped off. It's fixed and working like new again!

@VacMaster1991

9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

No spinning on the flow indicator was the problem for me. Belt came off and the video showed me exactly how to check it and fix it. Thanks!

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome. I'm glad you found it helpful

One thing not mentioned: When checking the belt, also check that the red ball the belt is wrapped around easily turns. If it doesn't, that is your problem. Lint, cat and dog hair, and carpet fibers can get clogged in the small recess between the red ball and the water pump, causing the red ball to stop spinning. Usually when that happens, you'll smell rubber "burning." The rubber belt will eventually break, but replacing the belt won't fix your problem if you don't clean out the debris that clogs the ball. Also, use a flat head screw driver to remover the belt cover, not a plastic stick. Good video. Good presentation. Time to wax your unit to make it shine! :)

@VacMaster1991

9 ай бұрын

I didn't want to use a screwdriver and break the plastic clip.

@GetRealBaby

9 ай бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 It won't break. Done it many times to check for and clean out fibers and stuff from that area. BTW, if ever think about buying a new Bissell "rug-scrubber,": you might want to check out the Bissell Powerforce Powerbrush. It's lightweight, does a great job, cleans easy, and sells for under $100. Because our kids are always asking to borrow ours, we ended up buying two. They're really worth every penny.

@VacMaster1991

6 ай бұрын

@@GetRealBaby I prefer Hoover Because they are easier to clean

Thank you I just got a used one. Was really dirty but cleaned it I thought pretty good. Was not getting any spray or little suction and following you step by step, skipping the belt. It is working great now. Thank you

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Got it working again! Couldn’t find the manual anywhere,,,and I’d always rather watch a good tutorial anyway!!nthanks!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

We looked at two other videos before yours with no results. It was YOUR video that finally diagnosed the problem. Thank you! 🎉

@VacMaster1991

3 ай бұрын

Great. Glad I could help

Thank God for this video! My belt came loose after looking and i was panicking cause still had to to the water rinse on my carpet and it wasnt working! Thank you so much! You're a life saver!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad the video helped.

Thank you so much!! I was having trouble with my vacuum, turned out the belt broke so I’m replacing it this week! 🙏🏽

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Cleaning the filter made a big difference! Thank you!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Your very welcome glad it helped

You're the best! Thank you so much for showing me how to fix all the frustration that I've been having with my machine lately

@VacMaster1991

7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

Great video. I have a similar model that stopped sucking up water. You gave me many good ideas of places to inspect. Hope I can fix it.

@Retired_in_Northern_Michigan

Жыл бұрын

Great video. Found filters' clogged and the bain belt was off.

@Retired_in_Northern_Michigan

Жыл бұрын

Wish there was something to stop the belt from coming off the main motor. That was the biggest problem.

Thank you so much for this. I inherited this one from a friend who didn't really take care of it. Now I can actually clean my floor lmao.

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

No prob. I'm so glad the video helped you

My spinner was clogged. Thanks for showing me there was a filter under it! Good spray flow now and I didn't even have to take it apart!

@VacMaster1991

4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

Great video. You not only answered the question I had but a few others that I was curious about 👍

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped

Thank You I just bought this vacuum last week threw away the box when I put it together.. it stopped spinning I watched your video checked everything you said it was the last thing the belt on the side of if came off somehow if wasn’t for Your help I would’ve had to thrown it away

Thank you, VacMaster. Our machine wasn’t spraying water, and now it is. The wife is much relieved.

@VacMaster1991

8 ай бұрын

Good to hear

Thanks 🙏 a million you’re dope! Loose belt was completely off!! Slid back on worked like magic

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Your so welcome

Boom! It took me 5 videos but I finally found this video and it answered all of my questions. Thank ya much.

@VacMaster1991

10 ай бұрын

No problem. Glad I could help

I have done all of those things. We live in the Southwest where we have hard water, which clogs every thing small. Lastly I am 70 years old, nowhere near as flexible as I use to be, and my back reminds me of it. Bissell is a maintenance intensive cleaner, if I can't get it to work, I am going to have to look into a better product, where I don't have to do a complete rebuild everytime. If you are lucky enough to live 7 decades, you'll know what I mean someday 😊

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

The best thing I could recommend would be the hoover smartwash. It's incredibly easy to clean and maintain

@gradywilson9213

Жыл бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 We were in the same wavelength, I just purchased one. Thank you.

Thank u for this video I got the same model I purchased it in dec n I notice I have problem sometimes with the water to spray out today i use it .it spray and it stop I’m gonna do those step and see if I could fix the problem.. again thank u for doing this video

Thank you so much! I found one of these that someone was throwing away it was spraying so I checked the belt like you said and it just popped off put it back on and boom works like a charm! 🙏

@VacMaster1991

7 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you for this video. It was just the belt, but the rest of this video was very helpful.

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

Thanks for the in-depth on how to fix all these issues. I got one from goodwill and save a ton on it but have had some minor sucking/spraying issues

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Did you get it working

@matthewmckeever3741

2 жыл бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 I haven’t cleaned with it yet. I took apart almost everything and started a deep clean on it. I still have the brush roller out because it definitely needs a lot more tlc than you’re great roller. Thinking of replacing it with a new one since it’s so worn and frayed together

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmckeever3741 , yea if the brush roll is frayed it probably needs replacing

Excellent video. Had my cleaner for a good few years and it looks like new. Thank you.

@VacMaster1991

11 ай бұрын

Glad it helped

Thanks :) I don’t own one myself but Im helping a friend fix theirs with the help of your video :)

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful👍

Thank you so much for this video I just bought one and it was not spraying at all I kept trying to figure out why and I opened the belt compartment and the belt somehow came off !!! You saved me from going all the way back to return it

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful

@Blloodbaath

3 жыл бұрын

This comment saved me not only from returning it, but also saved me the time of not having to watch the whole video ! No one else on the internet talks about a brand new one !

@markmellowgames

2 жыл бұрын

How do replace the belt I have a new belt and I know how to get the plate off but I don't know how to put the belt on

@kadayshalee

2 жыл бұрын

@@markmellowgames I’m not really sure I haven’t had to replace my belt yet .. it just came off of the silver exposed rod I just put the belt back onto it

@markmellowgames

2 жыл бұрын

@@kadayshalee ah thats okay i figured it out its actually quite simple once you've figured it out thanks tho :)

Thanks very much! The belt is always a good place to start. Mine had slipped off.

@VacMaster1991

11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

Thank You so much, I’ve watched several videos and this one did the trick for not picking up the water. I had it on floor setting, took off cover and moved the floor/tool tab a couple times. It was stuck closed. Whew. Only took me an hour to figure it out. Lol

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

THANK YOU!!! your video was extremely helpful

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Great video and information. Easy to understand.

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Thank you! The belt popped off mine and wouldnt spray. Greatly appreciated.

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad the video helped

Thank you so much for this video. It helped me tremendously ❤

@VacMaster1991

4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Yet again helping us O u are mighty 👏 👏 👏 👏 thanks so very much

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Quality helpful video Mr. Keep up the great work

@VacMaster1991

4 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it

Thank you so much! I went through step-by-step and my machine is perfect now :-)

@VacMaster1991

11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

thanks so much! I really appreciate your time explained this 😊

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@juliaroberts-rn6nq

Жыл бұрын

I think u just saved me a fortune!Great video!

Thanks, this video is extremely helpful.

@VacMaster1991

10 күн бұрын

@@sona7s thanks so much

Very thorough, thanks!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for this video. It helped

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

This helped a lot! Thank you!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Thank you!

Thank you for this video!

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

It was my belt! Thank you!

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped

Very helpful. Thank you!!!

@VacMaster1991

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you, you are a lifesaver. It now works.

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped

Thank you! Very helpful!

@VacMaster1991

6 ай бұрын

Thanks

Very informative video. Thank you. Just purchased ours and it wouldn’t spray. Belt was off.

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet, glad you found the video helpful

Thank you so much did what you said and showed my bissel is up and running. The belt had slipped off...

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

So glad the video helped

So glad I found your video, I was able to remove the nozzle cover for cleaning!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad it helped you

@DavidLuger

2 жыл бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 Trick question: after removing the nozzle cover and thoroughly cleaning under there the diverter valve will not go back to the down position and the smart dial assembly is not properly linked up. Any tips? Thanks.

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidLuger I'm not sure actually.

@DavidLuger

2 жыл бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 It's fixed and linked up now. The whole cover had to come off. Thanks for getting me started.

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

@@DavidLuger no problem

great video, thank you!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

No prob

My belt popped off!!! Thank you!!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Thank you for the video!

@VacMaster1991

5 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very informative - thanks!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

It was the belt!!! 🎉it was just off😮 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

thanks a bunch man didnt have a manual for this, now i got her running like new :D

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad you could get your machine working again. I'm happy the video helped

Thanks for the tutorial it was very helpful, when I open it just found that the belt was off we almost end up throwing this machine away,lol... Despite only been used once or twice when bought brand new... hehe...😅

@VacMaster1991

11 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

Thank u so much! U helped me fix this problem!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thanks loads for your help!!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

No problem

Mine was the belt. Thank you.

You sir, are absolutely AWESOME!!! TY !!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

So helpful 👍

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thank you so much for the thorough video. I was just now tasked with troubleshooting ours and this was the first resource I checked out. However... I'm loathe to leave without commenting on the "Removing Belt" chapter. I was actually _yelling_ at my monitor while you were fumbling with getting the cover off, hahaha. A quietly confused "you're using a soft nylon spudger to open the lock tabs?" quickly went to _"JUST LEAVE THE CHIP THERE! JUST LEAVE IT THERE! NO, DON'T TRY TO PRY IT, JUST PUT THE CHIP IN AND-" At that moment the chip crumbled. I realized how foolish I was being and stopped vocalizing my frustration at that point, being glad you eventually got it open with that method. Pro tip for using that tool set for this task in the future: just, uh...leave the chip in there in the gap you made, then move to the other tab 😅 Though as alluded to, the use of that spudger will do more damage to it than being an effective pry tool; especially when facing the slightly increased tension on the second tab. But leaving the chip there in the gap means that the cover pops up on its own when releasing the second tab. Easy-greezy! Pro tip 2: Use a medium-ish flat-head screwdriver for greater effectiveness and tactile feedback when manipulating the tabs. Considerably less effort (and bending of a spudger) to unlock them. If you're worried about potential scratching, just lay your cleaning rag over the opening and gently push your screwdriver through to pull in the rag as a soft barrier. The fit may be a bit tight given the thickness of the rag, but as long as it's not too thick you won't have issue with getting enough of the screwdriver in for effective leverage. I hate the thought of giving unsolicited advice, but it's at least *genuinely* helpful information for anyone open to it, haha; and I figured little tips to make the job easier would be appreciated on a video designed to help others ❤ Aaand then I noticed at the end that your iFixit set has the metal prytool and couldn't help but release an exasperated sigh and say, "you had that the _whole time?!_" hahaha P.S. - The chip isn't designed to pry, it's meant for sliding between surfaces to cut adhesive. You experienced an unfortunate destruction of the chip, and I'm sorry for your loss. RIP lil' plastic chip 😥

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

I tried the ifixit tool on another vacuum before and bent it. The fact that it's so difficult to remove the plastic cover shows how annoying the design of this thing is.

@illitero

Жыл бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 absolutely! Literally dealt with the same thing to discover the floppiest belt I've seen and a water pump that feels like it has rocks in it haha. Since you responded so quickly (I hope I didn't offend you, sorry if I did 🙏), do you happen to know if the water pump is serviceable? I haven't started research on it yet.

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Lol no. Your comment was funny. I have never fully taken this apart. I returned mine about a month after this video.

Thank you my belt was the issue now I know what to do

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped

Thank you. My belt had come off. I put it back on and voila!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped you

Many thanks!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Having an issue with mine, tools work fine spraying & suction, but the "floor cleaning" option does not spray at all. suctions works on it just no water spraying. Cant figure it out.

THANK YOU SIR!!!!!

@VacMaster1991

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

Thanks… didn’t know about the handy dandy toothbrush… I was your 1000th LIKE!

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Sweet. 1k likes

My suction will randomly stop and make a popping noise when it does. it will work for a few minutes than pop and stop sucking?

Thanks! This video was very informative on how to take care of and clean my machine. But then my wife boiled water to put in the bag, and it got distorted, and I had to order a new one. But thanks again for the video.

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I'm so glad you liked the video

@lavanbautista7288

11 ай бұрын

If it is the belt, how do I replace it because it doesn't look that easy.

loved this video, did all that but weak suction.......thanks!

@VacMaster1991

8 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

I come to learn from your videos and thought I'd have found the culprit but not quite. So thanks for showing me about the spinner filter, it was absolutely full of what looked like tiny crystal materials (tap/solution sediments most likely) After cleaning it, a little more accumulated. I can tell some water/solution is decreasing from the reservoir as well as some accumulation in the dirty tank but I am using it on linoleum to better see how the water is spraying & its intermittent & actually that spinner only moves every so often as well so to me there is some connection, meaning its only spraying when the spinner is moving but its not consistent to when I squeeze the trigger..... any ideas? Lastly, I find it strange that the dirty water tank is so large compared to the water tank, got to thinking Ive seen other models where clean water was added to the larger one but I dont see that on this model . Thanks for your time!

Thank you!!!

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Thank you so much 🙏🏽

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

Exelent thanks at you I repeat mi cleaning Bissell, thank you one again

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thanks I figured it was the belt I appreciate it has helped

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Glad the video helped

Thank you so much

@VacMaster1991

4 ай бұрын

No problem

Thank you so very much

@VacMaster1991

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

THANK YOU THANK YOU

@VacMaster1991

5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help you

You saved us! We had tried everything and this fixed it! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped

Thanks!

@VacMaster1991

5 ай бұрын

Fantastic. I'm so glad you liked the video. And thanks for supporting the channel

thanks! you saved me...dang belt was off!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video helped

Thank you! Saved me from buying a new one!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

I was really, really hoping this would help. I especially believed it would after opening the belt housing & removed a bit of hair twisted along the edge of the belt. But no. Still no spray from the bottom or the hand tool. I know there’s a way to reset the hand tool, but can’t recall…I think you just hold the spray button down for 10 seconds. At any rate, mine still isn’t working. I have to say…as much as I love how well this particular machine cleans, this is my 3rd one that just stops working altogether. This time I’m pretty mad about it because I’ve only used it about 5x on 2 bedrooms. I won’t be purchasing another bissell after this. That said…thank you so much for the walk thru.

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

That's annoying. This machine has issues for me as well.

@susanliberty5059

2 жыл бұрын

I think to restore prime it takes 30 seconds.

thank you

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video helpful

Great video, thank you! My belt was off the metal rod. However, once I started vacuuming it kept slipping off again repeatedly. Argh!!

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Darn it. Honestly this carpet cleaner isn't very good anyway. Mine kept leaking so I eventually returned it

@julesmooney

2 жыл бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 Ah did you? Yea I’m not impressed so far. Thanks for the quick reply.

It was the hose! Thanks so much

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad I helped

Definitely going to save this and walk through it with you 😅 my mom gave me hers and said if I fix it I can keep it 😂🤘🏻

@VacMaster1991

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Great video, thank you! I was able to clean my Bissell with the help of your video. I wasn't spraying. I haven't used it for years. I discovered that it is missing the red grommets at the bottom of the tank and on the formula bottle. I have just ordered them from Bissell. Another thing that I haven't seen on any of the videos is a ribbon sealer that my machine has on both sides of the nozzle--it disintegrated when I cleaned the nozzle and I haven't seen it as a replacement part. So now maybe water will leak along the sides of the nozzle?

@VacMaster1991

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe. You could use a liquid rubber or gasket maker to repair it

@helendrohan6077

2 жыл бұрын

@@VacMaster1991 Thanks. I will try that if it leaks.

Hello, the issue I have with mine is that the tool sprayer is not working, no water from there (hand tool) Do you have an idea what can be? TIA

Thanks! Turns out the belt on mine had come loose somehow.

@VacMaster1991

Ай бұрын

Glad i could help