Hi, I’m Helen from eSpares.
If you’re experiencing a loss of suction in your Vax multifunctional cleaner, it’ll
be due to one of five reasons; bags, filters, blockages, gaps in the air flow or the motor.
So let’s start with bags. Now, it’s going to sound really obvious, but the first thing
to do is check that the bag’s not full because if it is, that’ll reduce the suction. Also
check that there are no rips or holes in the bag. When replacing bags, always try and get
Vax genuine bags rather than a cheaper, non-branded equivalent because the genuine bags will be
better quality. Moving onto filters; this Vax 6131 has three
filters; this foam pre-motor filter, a foam post-motor filter, and a paper cone filter.
Now, the pre- and post-motor filters are washable- to do that, you just rinse them under warm
water and then leave to air-dry for about 24 hours, but if they’re damaged or in a
really bad state, then you can replace them. The paper cone filter needs to be replaced
when it gets clogged with dirt. Vax sell a really handy kit that has all three filters,
plus some replacement bags. Next is blockages- it’s very easy for something
to get lodged in the hose or the extension tube, so you can check visually and also feel
your way along the hose and you can use something like a coat hanger to get into the extension
tube. Next up is gaps in the air flow; now this
is what a new Vax hose looks like but over time the plastic can degrade and coupled with
the fact that most people pull their Vax along by the hose, it can end up looking something
like this. Now it is a pretty extreme example, but even the smallest hole or rip can cause
a loss of suction. Now, if you’ve tried all of the above and
you’re still experiencing loss of suction, it’s probably due to the motor. The motors
in all Vax multifunctional cleaners are replaceable, it’s not the easiest of jobs but it’s
certainly do-able. Bags, filters, replacement hoses, extension
tubes, and motors for all Vax models are available on the eSpares website. Thanks for watching.