Why is my vacuum not picking up?

The most common cause of loss of suction is that the filters have become blocked. They may require cleaning or replacing. Another cause could be that the vacuum cleaner hose is blocked. Inspect the base of the vacuum cleaner for blockages and ensure that the belts are not broken.Click to see full answer. Subsequently, one may also ask, what causes a vacuum cleaner to lose suction?A motor generates power which powers a vacuum which, in turn, creates suction to lift debris. The most common areas of suction loss are within the hose itself, the vacuum bag, clogged rollers, broken vacuum belt, or a faulty gasket. All of these problems will lead directly to the vacuum cleaner losing suction.Furthermore, why is my Bissell vacuum not suctioning? If no suction at the end of the upholstery hose… Check for suction at the back of unit after removing the hose where it attaches to the back of the vacuum (twist to the left to remove hose). If there is suction, it would indicate that the hose is clogged or filters are dirty. Similarly one may ask, why does my Dyson not have suction? For cylinder Dyson vacuums troubleshooting suction problems is done by removing the hose at the main part of the machine and testing the suction, if it is poor clean or replace the filter, if it is good then the blockage is in the hose or handle. Disconnect the handles at each point to determine where the blockage is.How do you unclog a vacuum cleaner? Method 1 Removing and Cleaning the Hose Pull the hose off of your vacuum. Push a broomstick through the hose to force any large clogs out. Pour baking soda and vinegar in the hose clean out any buildup inside. Rinse the hose with warm water. Hang the hose up to dry completely before reattaching it.