Check that the water container seals are tight to the main unit (where the black gaskets meet). As with any project I do, there were left over screws. Small particles can clog this filter to the point where no water can pass through. Share it with us! 25A3 Bissell Carpet Cleaner procedure to clear no floor spray trouble when hand tool spray is good. The hand held attachment would not spray water and neither would the main shampooer! /BitsPerComponent 8 I have purchased because of the brand name but im pretty sure im over it!! Youll see an area where the thin plastic that forms the ring folds back, making the u shape Jason and others mentioned. /Width 625 There are differnt locations you can find the directions but first suggestion is to unclamp the sprayer heads and use a toothpick or medal tool with a small point to clean them out. The bottom does not spray water. Here's the solution. Tried replacing vac hose to top of pump and sucking it manually, seems to work short term then stops any ideas? 2004-2020 I have had three of these cleaners and after 2 years of LOTS of use it stops spraying - cleaned the nozzels , took things apart - cant find where the belts are - it works for 15 min. Always run clean water and vinegar mix through your machine when done using it to clean carpet. There is spray to the hose, but not to the floor > A new tank should be ordered > Go to. Should go down approx. The right strip has a small screw on the front underside that must be removed. Maybe I might not be able to get back to this forum. But if you take the top off the machine you will see that there are two hoses that go to the flow indicator. The Bissell 2X ProHeat pump, like other pumps, has to be replenished. Check to see if your hose sprayer still works -- not a perfect fix, but at least you can spray with it. Are you an expert who can help answer questions. Selena, you need to get to the pro-heat heater unit it is located just beneath the trigger on the upright it is rectangular box with electrical wires.You DO NOT NEED TO unplug these wires just unscrew the plate and you will see where the water flows to the two hose's This is where the soap dries out and blocks the flow of water mine was so dried out I had to actually use a dremel tool to drill out the holes the soap was that dried out (like rock) works great nowin the future if you decide to run soap through the heater unit flush it THOROUGHLY after use.This whole process should take you about half and hour to an hour. See Martin, April 2014, comment - I tried everything with no result. My clog was in the one you can't see from the top of the machine. YOU WOULD THINK I WOULD LEARN. endobj Problem with liquid not dispensing properly. Solution was to pull the rubber gasket out of the soap socket on the machine, and put it back on the soap container, using needlenose pliers, forceps or tweezers. Well, turned out to be another red thing, looked like a little filter. You can see the belt that needs to be pulled around the motor shaft if you look inside. What did work wonderfully was leaving a small amount of water in the shampooer during storage. {y G g.e]:U2R) Unfortunately none of the suggestions worked for me. 2 0 obj BISSELL, All Rights Reserved. Remove them. Also dawn dish soap works great too. Water came out the wand but not on the floor. Red spray nozzles were clogged. I shut the unit off and allowed it to sit for 10 minutes so the CLR could take hold in the heating unit and then continued to flush the system. I though at one point I'd have to remove the wheel, hence the yellow star removed. We hope weve successfully added enough information regarding Bissell proheat 2x revolution not spraying water on the floor. If you buy through our links we may earn a small commission. Lift out the red rotor and the white filter by removing the cover. And for those of you who at this point are too exhausted to think clearlyremove the water tank and there you gotwo plastic nozzles attached to two hoses. /Type /XObject After a few times using it, it quit spraying and turned into a dribble instead. All the Youtubers concentrate on the heater, which I took apart and cleaned, although it really didn't contain a lot of sediment. They then gave me the name of the nearest repair shop and told me I would have to pay to have it repaired as the warranty was up.DISGUSTED,I DECIDED TO PULL OUT THE 2 RED NOZZELS OUT OF THEIR PLASTIC HOSES AND RUN A NEEDLE FROM THE HOSE END, THIS CLEANED THEM OUT,THERE WAS A GLUE LIKE SUBSTANCE IN MINI GLOBS IN THEM, THIS I THINK IS THE RUG SHAMPOO. jeg12T`)*N~X^Nzgw~8>m$ WdA8:qM5YI{@T$isKp '9nyj/uH The shampoo clogs up (crystallizes) inside the tubes & he told me how to keep it from clogging again. If not, remove it too. Priming your machine is what allows fluid to flow through the system. I had to disassemble & clean the lines and red spray heads. Best Upholstery Cleaning Machine Consumer Reports. 7 0 obj Remove the white Solution Filter and rinse under cool water, Screw in the Red Solution Filter Cap if you removed it in the step above. Learn more. I hope this helps. HELP, I agree with Regina below, where she says "Scroll down to Mike's answer-the very long one. My flow indicator was clogged. THIS TIME I LEFT NOZZELS OUT THE HOSES AND TURNED ON THE MACHINE PULLED THE TRIGGER AND LET THE WATER AND SOAP FLUSH OUT THE HOSES DIRECTLY, MESHY, BUT NOT ONLY DID IT ELIMINATE THOSE LITTLE OLD SOAP GLOBS WHICH WERE THE LEFTOVERS IN THE HOSES WHICH INTURN CLOGGED THE NOZZELS, BUT INSURED THE PUMP WAS PRIMPING AND WORKING PROPERLY. If the hose still does not spray, it may have lost its prime. Mine wasn't spraying water but sprayers were all clean. After each use, you should ideally clean the filter. I pinched the brackets holding the red things in place to get them loose and cleaned them out with a safety pin. They replaced it and it works great now!!! Finally! I was SHOCKED at how much sudsy water came out so maybe this will help someone. Thank you for your help,it was the sprayers on the bottom but there not red any more, there white! Replace the Solution Filter, screw in the Red Solution Filter Cap, Check that the tank lid is properly attached to the tank bottom with the nozzle hooked into the groove at the bottom of the tank, and secured with the gray latch. I took a face full of water as it squirted out when I dislodged the clog.)
After doing that the cleaner works great!! Now when I turn it on, the bottom leaks even if I don't pull the trigger to spray the bottom. OkI read all the responses and I did had some residue in the heater element. Isnt it enough to make you angry as youve wasted too much money? of compressed air .Out comes the soap that was blocking the opening to the nozzle that sprays out water to the floor.I command after use with soapy water rinse out system with clean water (about 2 cups) till soap is out of system. Now you can easily detect the actual cause behind the problem so that you dont need to replace your device. I need to know how to take apart to get to the hose to clean!!!!! I ordered a new solenoid, which costs all of 15 dollars, and it works just fine now. 2004-2020 Funny that this is ongoing from 5 years ago and multiple generations of Bissell products and STILL the same issues.
Clearing dried soap plugs from the plastic (red) nozzles did the trick and I have good fanned spray patterns again---versus nothing at all. Thanks to allit was the little red things that needed to be cleaned out so the water would spray. Yeah, I know it sounds funny but sucking worked better for me, just don't inhale the tiny soap plug. The plugs were in there pretty good simply holding them under hot water may not be enough. << If your machine is not spraying, check to make sure the clean tank has water and/or that the water and formula mixture is in the tank. You definitely need to disconnect from the hose to clean - I had done it before while leaving attached and that didn't do it! From now on, I'll make sure to run clean water through the soap tank after every use. This fix worked for quite a while but eventually came back the same. OnNAo9 ktF$`?Y)1(DsOCnOra Lx ? If you still did not get the hose to spray, you will need to check to see if the pump belt is broken. Ended up taking mine to authorized dealer who fixed it by blowing out the hoses. Per the advice here we removed and cleaned out the two red sprayers and reassembled. The brushes are spinning , but no liquid!!?? /CA 1.0 Thank God I kept the box! This may help you fix yours. My water lines & spray heads were clogged with some white goo. After verifying how far through the system it was pumping water correctly, I finally pulled out the heater core. I decided to leave that one out in case my solution needs upgrading. /SMask /None>> [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] The high-end quality doesnt mean they are prone to problems, but simple troubleshoot at your home can erase the issue for sure. I followed Martin's advice from above by checking the flow meter (little red vanes that spin on the top) and sure enough, there was a clot of soap on the inlet side of the meter. Fill the solution bottle with plain water, turn dial to "heavy cleaning" & hold down trigger sprayer till the solution bottle is empty. Called Bissel & the rep really did try to help. BISSELL, All Rights Reserved. And i must add that store bought cleaners function is to clean, look good for a little while then make your carpet get dirty faster. WORKS PERFECTLY!! Works great now. >> Reassemble and get to cleaning. /Type /Catalog Youve probably already watched the video that as a suggestion tells you to put some water in the flow indicator (little red spinny thing) well to see if it drains out the bottom. Could it be that simple? When I opened the bottom housing unit, I notice that the cap showed alot of wetness from the solenoid valve area. Thats the outlet tube. So got a can of compressed air. The cleaning recipe can clean a single room or numerous rooms depending on how much liquid you spray and how often you spray it. Take the entire hose below the clean tank to allow the fluid to spray. Same, mine wouldnt spray on floor settings but worked fine on tools. Bottom linecrappy heater design that should have been caught and corrected. Stuck the compressed air tube in and yep there is an inlet. Yes there is spray to the hose & floor > Great! Checked this site out and hey preto after cleaning the red spray attachments the machine works as good as ever. Same problem - water was not coming out of the two red sprayers. 7H!\ SNR'9wh 's$?;.pF3;8AoP}pJq-. Now is a good time to use the flat plastic tool to clean this out! Took the cap off the filter/flow indicator. wm+74 x@r}?..JZ|#LN Same thing! Just look up the part and when you pull yours apart, you will see where it goes. Messy, but gives a short fix. Your browser either does not have JavaScript enabled or does not appear to support enough features of JavaScript to be used well on this site. Insert the hose firmly into place until the red button latches into place. /ca 1.0 Sure enough, it started spraying water.
Thanks to the posters on this blog - you curved my Bissell! WITH THE NOZZELS INSERTED INTO THE HOSES,THE WATER PUMP DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH WATER PRESSURE TO PUSH THESE OLD SOAP GLOBS OUT, THIS BEING TO THE SMALL WHOLES USED IN THE NOZZELS FOR WATER AND SHAMPOO TO FLOW OUT TOWARD THE CARPET. ?, its a great machine when it works ! I don't know if the pump is going overdrive pushing the water forcefully through the heater and causing water to squirt somewhere after the heater where the lines meet the solenoid. This has been sitting about a year since I used it. Nice job finding and resolving the issue. The heating unit was clogged and I cleaned it. /CreationDate (D:20210809123013+03'00') There is always a way out; some more straightforward fixes can solve the issue quickly. I opened everything. No spray from either the unit or hand held sprayer. Moreover, we would suggest you make sure you are maintaining the cleanliness of your power-operated devices as they are prone to problems and interruptions. All Tubes connectors, nozzles, and heater are clear. Press until water begins to bubble up. Why? Hindsight's 20/20! I inspected the flow meter and there were clumps of congealed soap in it so I took it apart and cleaned that again. If the problem isnt eliminated after applying all the methods, you must contact a service centre or brands helpline for the most accurate advice. Mine would only spray on Water Rinse, and if you turn it to Heavy Traffic, no spray from either the handheld or upright. Two solutions to the problem unless you have mechanical failures. Didn't spray after sitting a while. The name mentioned above is considered one of the leading names and reliable companies in manufacturing tools for cleaning. Sure enough, the inlet side of the flow indicator was clogged! I stripped the bottom part of the handle to locate the heater but there is only wiring in it. OTHER WISE YOU MAY HAVE TO DO WHAT I DID EACH TIME YOU DECIDE TO USE YOUR MACHINE, BUT IT DID THE TRICK, ALSO I DIDN'T BOTHER REUSEING THE LITTLE HOSE CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE HOSES ON THE NOZZELS, NOT NEEDED THE NOZZELS STAYED IN THE HOSES WITH OUT THE CLAMPS. Check the liquid level on the outside of the bottle before removing it, as removing a bottle with liquid in it can cause a cleaning solution to spill on the machine and your carpet. They told me there was a recall from Bissell due to a faulty water pump. Bissell proheat 2x revolution not spraying water on floor. *irb 6S%J6_`wES'? To see if the pump belt is broken, open the belt access door and remove the click using a flat-bladed screwdriver inserted into the upper groove on the door. Reseat the tank and ensure it sits snug on the machine. Cleaning the nossles on the bottom worked for me. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Good luck and hope this helps someone. Not sure if it is dried soap or hard water deposits building up. i've taken it apart and cleaned it, but it wont spray from the bottom and even when i have it set to floor settings it will spray out of the tools when i push the button on tools it's like it's stuck on tools i'll switch it to floor and it sucks up water, but wont spray from bottom, but will from tools on floor settings any suggestions.
After doing that the cleaner works great!! Now when I turn it on, the bottom leaks even if I don't pull the trigger to spray the bottom. OkI read all the responses and I did had some residue in the heater element. Isnt it enough to make you angry as youve wasted too much money? of compressed air .Out comes the soap that was blocking the opening to the nozzle that sprays out water to the floor.I command after use with soapy water rinse out system with clean water (about 2 cups) till soap is out of system. Now you can easily detect the actual cause behind the problem so that you dont need to replace your device. I need to know how to take apart to get to the hose to clean!!!!! I ordered a new solenoid, which costs all of 15 dollars, and it works just fine now. 2004-2020 Funny that this is ongoing from 5 years ago and multiple generations of Bissell products and STILL the same issues.
Clearing dried soap plugs from the plastic (red) nozzles did the trick and I have good fanned spray patterns again---versus nothing at all. Thanks to allit was the little red things that needed to be cleaned out so the water would spray. Yeah, I know it sounds funny but sucking worked better for me, just don't inhale the tiny soap plug. The plugs were in there pretty good simply holding them under hot water may not be enough. << If your machine is not spraying, check to make sure the clean tank has water and/or that the water and formula mixture is in the tank. You definitely need to disconnect from the hose to clean - I had done it before while leaving attached and that didn't do it! From now on, I'll make sure to run clean water through the soap tank after every use. This fix worked for quite a while but eventually came back the same. OnNAo9 ktF$`?Y)1(DsOCnOra Lx ? If you still did not get the hose to spray, you will need to check to see if the pump belt is broken. Ended up taking mine to authorized dealer who fixed it by blowing out the hoses. Per the advice here we removed and cleaned out the two red sprayers and reassembled. The brushes are spinning , but no liquid!!?? /CA 1.0 Thank God I kept the box! This may help you fix yours. My water lines & spray heads were clogged with some white goo. After verifying how far through the system it was pumping water correctly, I finally pulled out the heater core. I decided to leave that one out in case my solution needs upgrading. /SMask /None>> [/Pattern /DeviceRGB] The high-end quality doesnt mean they are prone to problems, but simple troubleshoot at your home can erase the issue for sure. I followed Martin's advice from above by checking the flow meter (little red vanes that spin on the top) and sure enough, there was a clot of soap on the inlet side of the meter. Fill the solution bottle with plain water, turn dial to "heavy cleaning" & hold down trigger sprayer till the solution bottle is empty. Called Bissel & the rep really did try to help. BISSELL, All Rights Reserved. And i must add that store bought cleaners function is to clean, look good for a little while then make your carpet get dirty faster. WORKS PERFECTLY!! Works great now. >> Reassemble and get to cleaning. /Type /Catalog Youve probably already watched the video that as a suggestion tells you to put some water in the flow indicator (little red spinny thing) well to see if it drains out the bottom. Could it be that simple? When I opened the bottom housing unit, I notice that the cap showed alot of wetness from the solenoid valve area. Thats the outlet tube. So got a can of compressed air. The cleaning recipe can clean a single room or numerous rooms depending on how much liquid you spray and how often you spray it. Take the entire hose below the clean tank to allow the fluid to spray. Same, mine wouldnt spray on floor settings but worked fine on tools. Bottom linecrappy heater design that should have been caught and corrected. Stuck the compressed air tube in and yep there is an inlet. Yes there is spray to the hose & floor > Great! Checked this site out and hey preto after cleaning the red spray attachments the machine works as good as ever. Same problem - water was not coming out of the two red sprayers. 7H!\ SNR'9wh 's$?;.pF3;8AoP}pJq-. Now is a good time to use the flat plastic tool to clean this out! Took the cap off the filter/flow indicator. wm+74 x@r}?..JZ|#LN Same thing! Just look up the part and when you pull yours apart, you will see where it goes. Messy, but gives a short fix. Your browser either does not have JavaScript enabled or does not appear to support enough features of JavaScript to be used well on this site. Insert the hose firmly into place until the red button latches into place. /ca 1.0 Sure enough, it started spraying water.
Thanks to the posters on this blog - you curved my Bissell! WITH THE NOZZELS INSERTED INTO THE HOSES,THE WATER PUMP DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH WATER PRESSURE TO PUSH THESE OLD SOAP GLOBS OUT, THIS BEING TO THE SMALL WHOLES USED IN THE NOZZELS FOR WATER AND SHAMPOO TO FLOW OUT TOWARD THE CARPET. ?, its a great machine when it works ! I don't know if the pump is going overdrive pushing the water forcefully through the heater and causing water to squirt somewhere after the heater where the lines meet the solenoid. This has been sitting about a year since I used it. Nice job finding and resolving the issue. The heating unit was clogged and I cleaned it. /CreationDate (D:20210809123013+03'00') There is always a way out; some more straightforward fixes can solve the issue quickly. I opened everything. No spray from either the unit or hand held sprayer. Moreover, we would suggest you make sure you are maintaining the cleanliness of your power-operated devices as they are prone to problems and interruptions. All Tubes connectors, nozzles, and heater are clear. Press until water begins to bubble up. Why? Hindsight's 20/20! I inspected the flow meter and there were clumps of congealed soap in it so I took it apart and cleaned that again. If the problem isnt eliminated after applying all the methods, you must contact a service centre or brands helpline for the most accurate advice. Mine would only spray on Water Rinse, and if you turn it to Heavy Traffic, no spray from either the handheld or upright. Two solutions to the problem unless you have mechanical failures. Didn't spray after sitting a while. The name mentioned above is considered one of the leading names and reliable companies in manufacturing tools for cleaning. Sure enough, the inlet side of the flow indicator was clogged! I stripped the bottom part of the handle to locate the heater but there is only wiring in it. OTHER WISE YOU MAY HAVE TO DO WHAT I DID EACH TIME YOU DECIDE TO USE YOUR MACHINE, BUT IT DID THE TRICK, ALSO I DIDN'T BOTHER REUSEING THE LITTLE HOSE CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE HOSES ON THE NOZZELS, NOT NEEDED THE NOZZELS STAYED IN THE HOSES WITH OUT THE CLAMPS. Check the liquid level on the outside of the bottle before removing it, as removing a bottle with liquid in it can cause a cleaning solution to spill on the machine and your carpet. They told me there was a recall from Bissell due to a faulty water pump. Bissell proheat 2x revolution not spraying water on floor. *irb 6S%J6_`wES'? To see if the pump belt is broken, open the belt access door and remove the click using a flat-bladed screwdriver inserted into the upper groove on the door. Reseat the tank and ensure it sits snug on the machine. Cleaning the nossles on the bottom worked for me. } !1AQa"q2#BR$3br Good luck and hope this helps someone. Not sure if it is dried soap or hard water deposits building up. i've taken it apart and cleaned it, but it wont spray from the bottom and even when i have it set to floor settings it will spray out of the tools when i push the button on tools it's like it's stuck on tools i'll switch it to floor and it sucks up water, but wont spray from bottom, but will from tools on floor settings any suggestions.