Fix - Shark Navigator Vacuum Makes a Funny Noise?

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[@mh27869n]

I didn’t even think of where to look for the clog. But this video helped me triple check everywhere. No strange sounds anymore.

[@justinalgs8877]

Absolutely hats off to you. I’m a housekeeper and had this exact issue today. Couldn’t figure out where the clog was at first. Found your video, turns out it was a ballpoint pen in the gooseneck just like yours. Now it’s back in service. Thank you!

[@lauramadera1446]

OMG I 30 and I don’t know how many of these things I’ve thrown away because of something like this. Thank you so much. Your video was very very helpful.

[@ChrisCorbett]

Friggin Rockstar Hank! Crappy day, nothing going right, and your video solves the latest problem.

[@sinkcar]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! I never thought to look in the handle section and that is where it was. We carefully ran an old thermocouple through it several times, breaking up the clogged dirt gradually and then blowing on one end. out popped several clogs. Excellent video! 10 stars!

[@p.d.2273]

Thank you for the very clear instructions on how to fix my Navigator! I did it! Even ordered my Torx T20 bit which I knew nothing about until you explained the need for it! This was by far the most clear, concise and helpful explanation! Thank you!

[@jlynne1475]

Im so thankful I found this video! My shark made the same exact noise, I almost threw it out!

[@valriecarpenter9750]

Thank you so much without this video I couldn’t have fixed my vacuum.

[@jejuneraccoon]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I want to learn how to do such things in my own before resorting to hiring out repair jobs or replacing items. Hats off to you.

[@HD-ik6me]

Thanks so much. Had that exact noise but couldn't find the clog... A good poke with a long piece of wire and boom!... out pops a huge piece of Lego, followed by a giant mat of hair. Now works perfectly 👍🏻

[@geedaxx4592]

where did you poke the wire?

[@andrewmiller3055]

Thank you! This video of fixing the Shark Vacuum really helped me today. I almost began to think it was over given the identical sound. I found lodged blockage in two parts of the Vacuum and removed the clogging items Very thankful!

[@flirtyvirgo1]

Thank you so much mine was clogged and didn't even think to check all the tunes and long neck of it

[@robertstanley9633]

Thank you for sharing! Troubleshooted all the removable parts of the hose and found a lead pencil in the upper handle!!! Took me 15 min for me to unscrew the screws to realize the handle does not come apart. Spent the next 30min using a wire hanger prying the pencil out. Thank you again (:

[@butler386]

Great job. I did not think those Shark vacuum cleaners could be cleaned with any degree of success. Good to know and it looks like it cleaned fairly well. Thanks for the video's.

[@callmefrog76]

Thanks for posting this. I had the exact same sound. Honestly was shocked to see the clog on the vertical shaft, like how does dirt even get stuck going up and down 😂. The broom handle cleared a glob of hair, dust, dirt and dog hair, nasty 🤢 but the vacuum work better than it did the day I got it 😂

[@tinag183]

Was about ready to order a new vacuum. Thank you!

[@SAHMOMMAMANG]

Thank you for the video! Just got a new shark vacuum and it was making this sound. I was terrified. But thanks to KZbin and your video, I was able to find the solution.

[@tele2662]

Worked like a charm... Thank you 🙏

[@user-cq2sk1lv1f]

Your video saved me a ton of money. I used a broom handle and removed the clog. Thanks again!

[@user-oj9gt7ok7s]

Wow thank you! It was so thrilling to be able to fix myself at home, of course with your help!

[@JoeyLeelovesnursing]

Thanks for the tip! Saved me a lot of time figuring it out.

[@gailbroughman3293]

I just unclogged my vacuum and it works great! Thanks so much!

[@letsprint3d923]

Thank you! I had that exact noise and wasn't sure what it was. Used a shop vac to blow everything out and it's running like new.

[@abwun]

Thanks! Mine was the lower hose, close to the ground. Also, check the tank and filters as well.

[@CraigPocusMusic]

Legend! Worked a treat 👌🏼 Mrs will be happy now 😂

[@Ghost-ub3rh]

Fixed the noise in 30 seconds after watching this video, thank you so much.

[@codylieser9417]

Thanks for posting! Super helpful!

[@clarebones6031]

Thank you! Your tips helped get my Shark working again :-D

[@angiepeacockle6734]

Thanks so much for this video. I had the exact same problem and watching this helped me sort it. It is tickety boo again now! Thanks

[@snowdropphotography1950]

Thank you so much!! Fixed my favorite vaccine, after watching your video!

[@erickbravo3500]

Thank you so much for this video!! I had this exact problem and found the clog int the cannister.

[@robrenhar]

Thank you, perfect and to the point!

[@redealexander8951]

Thank you so much!

[@anasser5356]

Thank you for this video

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

I fixed my vacuum using this video! Thanks.

[@jonahfiegel8755]

Thank you!!

[@taritakw]

Genius-THANK YOU.

[@Michael-so5jh]

Thanks. I dont have the same model but you provided the info for me to fix mine

[@Alexis-369]

Thank you so much.

[@paulchambers3d]

Thank you for this - I was wondering what was going on.

[@husky500cr]

Thank you. I had a clog right in the handle as you showed in your video.

[@santosf1107]

Thank you so much my vacuum had a sock stuck right on the hose elbow😂

[@messiahprince4843]

Thank you so much, I was going crazy trying to figure out what I did to mine lmaoo

[@Enchanted3DPrints]

We do have one and we hate it lol. We had a Dyson before this and just ordered a hushtone. We use them at home and for our business. The shark cord is stiff and tangles. The vac is too lightweight and has a chincy feel. But for 160 bucks we didn't have high hopes. We do burn through vacuums pretty regularly so hoping the commercial Hoover will fit the bill.

[@hanksgarage_]

Commercial usage is definitely the best torture/durability test for any machine. Do report back on that hoover

[@JulianBall-xs2vs]

Great help thanks 😉

[@RonTheGod]

Thank you

[@maryblessed9416]

I have no clogg and it is still making this noise no suction please help

[@geedaxx4592]

I did everything he said to do but did not work, while running i took the dirt collection basket off, the noise immediately went away, put the basket back in place, the noise was back, it turned out to be the wire cone in the top of the dirt basket, cleaned it with a tooth brush, working perfect now.

[@nikkiwilliams4676]

I have the same issue

[@maryblessed9416]

@@nikkiwilliams4676 HEY SO I FOUND A PLASTIC BAG ON THE VERY TOP FILTER PART ON TOP OF BIN IT HAS SEPARATE OPENING AND THEN HAPPENED AGAIN THEN IT WAS BOTTOM CURVED TUBE AT VERY BOTTON IT WAS CLOGGED STUCK A METAL HANGER TO UNCLOGGED

[@nobiasgaming]

Much appreciated

[@Amatullah78]

Thanks this worked 👍🏾

[@Enrique1138]

Thanks! Works great now. Cat toy was the culprit.

[@mirzaharisbaig7083]

i found water bottle cap inside. thank you so much no strange sound anymore.

[@janeroseloave1201]

I’ve seen many videos where people throw away shark vacuums of any kind away for no reason. Lack of maintenance is usually the number one reason people throw away their vacuum.

[@moges61]

Thank you. Mine is now like new!

[@roscomcfarland204]

Fixed this, figured it was a clog lol. Yup exactly where mine clogged.

[@mrsfreakinsweet12]

Thanks

[@vcrambles]

You sir are my hero 🥲

[@naturalise2039]

Thank yooooooooou !!!!!!

[@hunter1953]

Nice job saving that from the landfill . Do you sell the vacuum cleaners you repair and is there a market for used vacuum cleaners ?

[@hanksgarage_]

I donate the majority of them

[@PoeLemic]

Mine sounds like it is coming from the engine. I removed all of the plastic stuff and still the whine / grinding sound.

[@Marsmall0]

Literally fought with this thing and took it fully apart. Should of checked the neck first. Thank you man

[@destinyepperson5435]

What if it makes the lose of suction noise and there is no clog at all??

[@hanksgarage_]

clean the filters

[@caiteblackledge]

I'm not sure if you have the same model as me. It's similar to this one. I didn't even know there was ANOTHER FILTER, and that was causing me my problem. I cleaned everything and had no clogs but noticed there was another. The bin that collects dirt on the top is a latch and is another filter, and mine clogged up with a bunch of crud

[@caiteblackledge]

After I took it out it fixed my problem

[@geedaxx4592]

I did everything he said to do but did not work, while running i took the dirt collection basket off, the noise immediately went away, put the basket back in place, the noise was back, it turned out to be the wire cone in the top of the dirt basket, cleaned it with a tooth brush, working perfect now.

[@AngelRich-yp9tg]

Mine is making a really loud rumbling noise when on carpet mode only. I've completely taken the whole thing apart and cleaned the whole thing. There is nothing clogged. Does anyone know what I should do?

[@timmymcdonald5890]

10:10

[@callmefrog76]

It works alright 😁

[@sandracooper2680]

Where's the belt? Why cant that be seen once this head is opened?

[@guysteeve9222]

I have a whole new problem my vacuum powers on but it doesn't even turn the motor on for the top part for the hose and when I try and use the bottom part works normal but with a weak suction any ideas??

[@hanksgarage_]

Sounds like you have a clog, or the filters are bricked up.

[@geedaxx4592]

I did everything he said to do but did not work, while running i took the dirt collection basket off, the noise immediately went away, put the basket back in place, the noise was back, it turned out to be the wire cone in the top of the dirt basket, cleaned it with a tooth brush, working perfect now.

[@geedaxx4592]

i did all this, still makes that bypass noise UPDATE! I did everything he said to do but did not work, while running i took the dirt collection basket off, the noise immediately went away, put the basket back in place, the noise was back, it turned out to be the wire cone in the top of the dirt basket, cleaned it with a tooth brush, working perfect now.

[@geedaxx4592]

so are mine

[@nikkiwilliams4676]

I just inherited this vacuum from my mom. She cleaned it before she gave it to me. I used it for about a week and now I have this noise. I can’t find ANY clog. I guess I’ll look again 😓

[@hanksgarage_]

Could be the filters need to be changed

[@lunatierna14ify]

My losses all the suction