Fuse in hoover burning out...?

[jagermini]

Hey folks, just wondering before I take apart my hoover and destroy it, the 13A fuse in the plug of my hoover keeps burning out (well I've replaced it twice). Is there any general simple answer to what could be causing it, or how it could be repaired? The hoover works for a few minutes, and then just goes, fuse burned out.
Any and all help would be much appreciated...

 

[Des 56]

I call my girlfriend Dyson .......

I have the universal model
It's not only used for hoovering,but can be put to good use cleaning and drying clothes.its handy as a bed warmer in the winter,allthough it occasionally gives off a repugnant smell
It does play up occasionally,but I find a good slap to the rear tends to sort it
I must also state that its appearance is quite becoming,obviously a little jaded looking, but its more reliable than the younger models

Your household appliance is important so look after it,it sure beats doing these things yourself

 

[Knobhead]

Eh, I'm actually a spark myself, just more used to Industrial and Oil & Gas....this hoover has me stumped...

Most electricians would have had the hoover stripped and repaired in the time this thread has taken!

 

[ruston]

I have the universal model
It's not only used for hoovering,but can be put to good use cleaning and drying clothes.its handy as a bed warmer in the winter,allthough it occasionally gives off a repugnant smell
It does play up occasionally,but I find a good slap to the rear tends to sort it
I must also state that its appearance is quite becoming,obviously a little jaded looking, but its more reliable than the younger models

Your household appliance is important so look after it,it sure beats doing these things yourself

The repugnant smell is easily cured by keeping it in a locked ventilated cupboard when not in use, and retiring to the pub on occasions when it is.:smug:

 

[RogertheBodger]

You could try a new plug top before you throw it away, the fuse may not be making contact properly

 

[Geordie Spark]

No answer to that lol. Without getting banned anywaymg_smile:

Exactly !!! :smilewinkgrin:

 

[telectrix]

PAT test it first. then bin it and buy a kirby.

 

[snowhead]

PAT test it first. then bin it and buy a kirby.

A Kirby isn't a hoover, it's a household hygiene system.

Or some such rubbish,
I was falling asleep in the 3 hr demo by the Kirby rep, so forgot exactly what he said.
And no i didn't buy one, not even with his Mangers special one time only discount.

 

[Geordie Spark]

A Kirby isn't a hoover, it's a household hygiene system.

Or some such rubbish,
I was falling asleep in the 3 hr demo by the Kirby rep, so forgot exactly what he said.
And no i didn't buy one, not even with his Mangers special one time only discount.

An acquaintance (NOT a mate!!) of mine was a rep for Kirby ... he was a right boring ****

 

[micknew]

Sounds like a faulty plug.

 

[tidyboiler]

I call my girlfriend Dyson .......

:sifone:

 

[telectrix]

can't live with male chauvenistic stuff ( NOT). i always carry the kirby upstairs for her indoors. can't have her sitting on her arse when the bedrooms need cleaning. as long as they're done when i get home, and dinner's almost on the table. can't fault her. :smilewinkgrin:

 

[Geordie Spark]

:sifone:

Hello pet

Let's just leave 'em guessing. :wink_smile:

 

[telectrix]

A Kirby isn't a hoover, it's a household hygiene system.

Or some such rubbish,
I was falling asleep in the 3 hr demo by the Kirby rep, so forgot exactly what he said.
And no i didn't buy one, not even with his Mangers special one time only discount.

me neithewr. got ours from an ad. in the local rag. £60 with all the bits.

 

[Plonker 3]

Ok, cheers for that folks, I'll change over the supply cable first and see how it goes. Cheers for the heads up folks!

Mick

This was his last response 5 hours ago, he was last online 5 hours ago. Do you think he remembered to unplug it first?

 

[Knobhead]

He's an industrial spark, Dilb, we don't do namby pamby things like un plugging them.