Hoover WindTunnel Pro Overheating/Shutting Off FIX

How to thoroughly clean the canister of your Hoover WindTunnel Pro upright vacuum to deal with overheating. This video shoes more than just how to change the filters and dump the canister contents. Why pay $$$ to a repair shop for such an easy job? BE SURE YOU UNPLUG IT BEFORE DOING ANY WORK.

[@julijacobson4531]

I loved this vacuum at first, but just ran into this very problem. Thank you SO much for taking the time to help us all out! Annoying... but effective. Thanks again!

[@darkhosis]

AH, so that's it. Somebody gave me this vacuum and found out why pretty quick. Going to go blast it off with the garden hose, thanks!

[@tnsmuse]

Ariana, Many thanks to you for going the extra couple of miles to figure this out. I could barely vacuum one room. Though I am very disappointed with this vacuum cleaner, thank you for giving me one good reason not to trash it, and have to count my losses.

[@nickj8703]

Finally, found an actual cleaning video for this awful vacuum! Thank you!! Letting it all air dry but hopefully this does the trick.

[@murphman7448]

My Grandparents had one of those heavy metal Hoover (sled) (correction- Electrolux) vacuums in their cabin, probably from the 1930s. That thing was built like a tank and sucked up dirt like a junkyard magnet. Never overheated, only needed to replace paper filters. Today's "improved" version - not very impressive.

[@angelaburrell7476]

I agree

[@cabbey31]

Don't you mean the Kirby?!... That's the 30lb tank I got to use, throughout my childhood...

[@murphman7448]

@@cabbey31 I looked at some photos. It was actually an Electrolux.

[@shannonmcgraw6254]

I bought this vac because I’ve loved Hoover’s since the mid 80’s. The first Wind Tunnel never was as good as my original old striped one in the 80’s. That thing was the beat vac in the world. It could pick up absolutely everything with NO clogs-not ever. I paid for a new impeller and replaced it myself after about 10 years and, it was good as new. I never had to do more than that other than the easy maintenance of changing a belt, replacing the bag, turning it upside down and removing things from the brush on RARE occasions. It was amazing. I can’t figure out why they went downhill or if it is just the fact that it’s bagless?? Anyway, thank you SO much! I already took mine apart as much as I could see to and removed not one, but a TON of clogs-still overheats. I was already looking at buying a mew one but am now about to go take it apart again, as you have shown additional parts that I need to check. Thanks!!!!!

[@sndrgall]

Thank you so much for making this video I've had this vacuum for 5 years and I never had no problems till now. Thank you my vacuum is working good like new again.

[@armymobilityofficer9099]

Try cleaning the hose too. I was amazed what came out. Make sure to let the hose dry completely. Thanks for the video.

[@briandavismurphy]

you know this is a good video and it got me heading down the road to taking apart the machine including brush and dirt pickup area. After performing your procedure I cleaned around the brush and there was a combined grapefruit size clump of hair blocking the input and surrounding area. The brush was wrapped with string and hair. This thing hides dirt and hair everywhere and like a dimwit, i dumped my last one, that was exactly like this one [from COSTCO]. All it needed was a little TLC. About a 1 hour job at a leisurely pace.

[@susanbrown7185]

Hi - thanks for the video... BUT, I learned more about mine was overheating and shutting off. I watched a video from Ian from Hoover. My problem was in my hose which I pushed huge junk out with a broom handle. Shocking what was in there including a pencil. Then, I undid one screw to remove the another part of tube where the long tube feeds into. This was also jammed full like a birds nest. Check it out. I felt so proud I fixed it thanks to you and IAN❤️

[@arianad859]

I had checked the hose and it was clear. I can hear the difference in pitch when a vacuum starts to have a clog somewhere, which comes in handy. :) I threw this vacuum out years ago and bought a Shark which is SO MUCH EASIER to clean out! And when mine developed an electrical intermittency 4 years into the 5 year warranty, they sent us a whole new vacuum. I am NEVER buying one of these Hoovers ever again.

[@justtoranado]

Thank you for this because we are at wits end and ready to push this vac we've only had a few months in front if a fast moving 18 wheeler!!

[@seana806]

A lot of consumer vacuums these days aren’t built like they used to be many years ago and that’s why I tell everyone to buy a Kirby or a Workhorse cyclonic vacuum. Kirby’s are expensive but last for a few decades and don’t need as much maintenance as a bagless vacuum since they are bagged and the belt can be replaced with no tools whatsoever. The Workhorse cyclonic is a bit more expensive than most consumer vacuums since it’s essentially a commercial vacuum but the design is unchanged from the Amway CMS 1000/Cleartrak which dates back to the mid 80’s and can still be bought in the $300 to $400 range from a company by the name of WMJ Refurbish in Michigan. Nice thing about the Workhorse cyclonic is you can easily remove the cyclone assembly for cleaning and the filters are on the back for ease of cleaning and replacing.

[@yvetteesandoval6638]

Girl I don't know if you're reading this but damn it you just saved me I couldn't for the life of me figure out how to get all that dust out of the inside of that little area that has those tiny bitty holes mine is filled with fine dirt because I live in the desert area thank you so so much if you read this

[@523Metube]

Your instructions saved us! Thank you! PS: Your "delivery" sounded exactly like our daughter.

[@rtcordero]

I did this and amazingly the vacuum came on. Thank you

[@ms.donaldson2533]

I have TWO of the red versions of this vac. The first, the roller bar wore out. It is sitting upstairs waiting for me to service it. The replacement for that lead me to this video..... so I'll be back to let you know if my vacuum comes back on after listening to your advice!!! Off to clean my vacuum, before cleaning lol

[@rebeccawilson2631]

Thanks for taking the time Ariana, about to give it a shot

[@gunelhajiyeva3105]

This was the first time I purchased a vacuum that was this expensive🌼 I should have done it sooner. The suction is fantastic and you can feel it pulling at the dirt. We love everything about it.

[@devinezou]

Thank you.... was about to chuck mine.... but your video might must save me $ 100 - $ 200 not having to buy new one... thank you for sharing. Waiting for everything to dry up then will power it up tomorrow.

[@hhh823]

Thank You....this looks to apply to Air Cordless vacs which many of us have shut off problems with.

[@user-ii7di7nv7i]

Ugh I’ve only had this damn vacuum for 2 weeks and used it 3 timesss !!!!

[@Playmakers1234567]

Awesome info. you save us money. works great now. thx

[@SandpiperN121PP]

God Bless You! I was getting ready to throw mine out for this very reason... but you saved it for me! Awesome Tutorial video! :)

[@gardensofthegods]

Did that really worked at that really make a difference ?

[@Jeeper1378]

Omg yes i did and here for the same reason. My worked for a while before it started doing it. I just replaced the belt and it still shut off. I took it apart as you did and realized the top filter was packed with dust.

[@Averil07111]

ThNk you for making this video. I’m in the same boat... aaaaarrrrggggghhhh ... oh well... I’m not going to spend more money on a new one either.

[@LauraEllen999]

Thanks so much for making this!!

[@SS-ug1qy]

You have to clean the hose and the button hose that sucks the dirt. Stick something through it make sure it’s clean. I’ve been using mine for about 5 years now and only cleaned it thoroughly 3 times and it’s working fine. Yeah take both filters out and smack them against something try not to break it. Also after that wash them with hot water and soft filter u can squeeze them and let them dry before putting it back. It should work and last u long time. Any vacuum will eventually get clogged and they have sensor that will shut it off so that motor doesn’t get over heated and melt. Hope it helps!

[@Unknown-UpTown-Resident]

What u described is EXACTLY what happened to me.

[@jonfitz4724]

Also check the hose that is permanently attached to the back of the unit. Mine had a whole popsicle stick in it, which had subsequently trapped a small whig's worth of hair. There's also a small filter in a drawer labeled "HEPA" that is under the cord spooler.

[@diekolopemi9360]

Thanks for the tip, 1 found a pair of socks and bottle lids in mine.

[@jonfitz4724]

@@diekolopemi9360 LOL! Thanks for sharing. I thought only washing machines ate socks. : )

[@shanicebird65]

Very helpful thank you

[@Sberry009]

Thanks you I will definitely give this a try

[@Mollydogdesigns]

Thank you! It’s working👍😁👏

[@readycool9600]

Thank you! I have a pet and a grand daughter with hair to her waist. I’ve only used mine maybe 4 times and it shut off. I’m so disgusted that I have wasted my hard earned money on this machine! I should have stuck with Bissell. I have had mine for 12 years and still no problems but though I’d treat myself to a new machine. Gonna go get my Bissell out and finish the job!

[@John-yi6iq]

I had the older model which i loved its alot easier to clean the funnel .Funny that Hoover doesnt tell you any of this .

[@dupeyou2474]

Any lady that pulls apart a vacuum cleaner can take me into her own hands. ** Winks **

[@yayareasportstoys6748]

Yeah, this vacuum cleaner socks. Thanks for the video.

[@dougdrexler7558]

Thanks, Ariana! That did the trick!

[@yvetteesandoval6638]

Vacuum really does not suck but it sucks. You are 100% correct I hardly use mine because I have a old school vacuum that still is a champion I just wanted to get a newer one that was good for allergies and it was a waste of money I hardly used it and it's doing exactly what yours is

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

Thank you!!!

[@patriciaclark3251]

I don't think I should have to rebuild my vacuum after 2 or 3 times of using it! It is a big pain in the butt and I never would have bought it had I known. Waste of money!

[@rpradhan]

Agree completely. Doesn't run for more than a rug or two, even after washing out the filter, etc.

[@seana806]

This is why I tell everyone to get a Kirby or a Workhorse cyclonic vacuum. Yes, Kirby’s are expensive but usually will last many years before anything breaks and are fairly easy to maintain since they have no filters to deal with and belts can easily be replaced since it requires no tools whatsoever. The Workhorse cyclonic is a unchanged version of the Amway Cleartrak that dates back to the mid 80’s that is still being made by WMJ Refurbish in Michigan and yes the style is a bit dated BUT was built with the intention of being serviced since you can easily remove the cyclone assembly for cleaning and the filters are on the back for ease of cleaning and replacing.

[@jeffstewart724]

thank you - Thank You - THANK YOU!!!

[@muhammadchoudhury2046]

Thanks mine was doing the same thing

[@wisstx9024]

dont forget about the hepa filter at the base of the vacuum!

[@arianad859]

True. I had checked literally everything and was still having it overheat after 5 minutes. This vacuum went to the dump like 3 years ago.

[@MDTAR15]

I would NOT be happy with that either! Good job on getting it figured out though!

[@420bb]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@keng1852]

Thank you! You figure a name like Hoover, which has been around for such a long time would sell a better vacuum (even though the price was reasonable, it shouldn't be a cheap piece of *&#@). Oh, well - live and learn.Again thank you for sharing what you did = very grateful here!

[@joeduck]

With ours I had to go deeper, removing the screws and taking apart the little wind tunnel assembly, which was totally clogged with fine dust, lint, etc. This was NOT difficult but is rarely showcased in videos or by Hoover. The Vac went from almost unusable to new suction.

[@matthewprasky1422]

That's the nature of filters. They have to be cleaned or replaced periodically!

[@gabrielcockrum1379]

It works is all that matter to me

[@paulettepier5526]

First, it's been 2 years since last comment.(and over 4 years since your video)..I hope you see my comment. Next, Hoover should pay you !!!! I've yet to try it, but if it works, I just may send it to Hoover company !! My Wind Tunnel Rewind Pet...has suction through the hose, but it's not picking up when I just use vacuum . Also, have picked up a over heating smell..so I run very little..as not to cause more damage. It would be nice to have a little booklet with tips of vacuum prroblems...how's about you write one for us !! ??!! Thanks so much for the info !!

[@greycarmona9757]

I got mine from where someone left it sitting next to the dumpster at the apartment complex I live at, and I couldn't figure out for the life of me why someone would want to get rid of a perfectly good vacuum cleaner than was in near perfect condition and seemed to work great.....Now I know why. Lol Since I've had it, it's been nothing but problems, with the most recent issue being that it spontaneously shuts off in the middle of using it.

[@m00kster5]

See more videos, issue probably is in hose. Remove hose and stick broom handle thru to clear.

[@mmm944]

Pull the cord all the way out and latch it, leave it out while using it so the motor has breathing room. I've had mine for 6 months and never had it shut off or stop sucking. Some people just don't know everything requires regular maintenance..

[@MC-mh2ju]

Give us an update....Is it shutting off after 5 minutes?

[@mmm944]

M C an update on mine? I've never had mine shut off from over heating or anything for that matter. Just keep it clean and use the right carpet setting, and I pull the cord all the way out cuz that's where the filtered air is dispersed. That way it has more breathing room.

[@oregonberry]

I always pulled the cord out all the way. Maybe yours is a newer design. Mind is several years old now. I quit using it and bought a Shark, which is SO MUCH EASIER TO CLEAN and maintain. I have had zero issues with the shark.

[@MC-mh2ju]

oregonberry Come back and give us an update in a few months.

[@arianad859]

My Shark worked perfectly for 4 years, then developed some kind of electrical intermittency in the brushroll portion. Long story short, after some troubleshooting with Shark's customer service, they said they would send me a new vacuum under their 5-year warranty. The new one arrived 3 days later, and it's a nicer model than the one I had. They are so easy to clean and maintain, and with a 5 year warranty? I will buy Sharks for life. :)

[@christopherdecker8171]

Thank you for the video, going to try this now. How long does the motor take to reset usually, after it shuts down, or is there a physical button on it ? Thanks

[@shannonmcgraw6254]

Mine restarts after being unplugged for about 45 minutes.

[@beenasty6980]

Also...check the hose...mines was clogged.

[@gouthamiverma399]

Can I wash dust holding part?

[@dylanchalmers6231]

@Ariana Duke is yours the pro pet? or is it just called the windtunnel 3 pro?

[@arianad859]

windtunnel 3 pro. Haven''t used it since I got a Shark at Costco.

[@dylanchalmers6231]

@@arianad859 i did the same when i got a vintage eureka/sanitaire off of ebay but i felt bad for mine just sitting so i use both daily

[@SuperScareface1]

it's a crap vacuum....never again

[@oregonberry]

Truth.

[@kidsister]

I agree. I'm foolish enough to be on my second crappy version of this vacuum because it's the only cheap vacuum Costco offers.

[@arianad859]

I got a shark at costco a couple years ago and never had an issue with it. I can vacuum my whole house and it never overheats. It's much easier to empty/clean also, and you can get spare filters for cheap on amazon.

[@ttribetribe6807]

We have the same problem.

[@tracygtant9070]

I just got mines I wish I knew that happen I would never bought it because it’s doing the same thing as shut off on me

[@terrilee734]

I'm here 3/11/22...

[@bgregg55]

mine overheats even after cleaning. i've determined the cause is the beater bar stalls on carpet even in the highest position. so i just turn the beater bar off. This will be the last bagless vac for me.

[@kimarnold8588]

Not a huge fan of this vacuum either. It should be re-designed such that you don't have to unscrew this entire canister assembly to clean it--because you do have to clean it frequently. However, my indicator hasn't come on as frequently as you're describing solely due to a dirty canister. You may want to check the hose for another obstruction. They tend to form at the base where the hose connects to the vacuum (i.e. opposite end of where you insert the attachments).

[@PeggyAnnGreen]

I need the best way to clean the hose its getting pasty residue on it and it only comes off with rubbing impossible

[@hotbam37]

Peggy Green soak it in a bucket of hot water with dish soap for a while. Then rinse it out with a hose or tub spout. If dish soap doesn't do it then pour baking soda down it and then pour distilled vinegar behind it and repeat, starting from both ends several times. If that doesn't get it try using a weak drain cleaner instead of water and soap, (not the strongest stuff they have, the cheap stuff) and then let it soak for just a couple minutes and pull it out and rinse with water. Wear gloves and safety glasses for the drain cleaner. Beware the drain cleaner may dissolve the hose if left soaking too long. Best of luck.

[@mirelurk-fish7387]

mine turned out to be a bad power button so i tossed it and bought a roomba and my floors are much cleaner now

[@hollyturkovich9634]

Dude this does the same on mine. Uggghhh

[@dubiousfella]

Ok, so it isn't clear from your video (narration)......your title mentions "Overheating/Shutting Off", but you don't mention a fix in the video, assuming the shutting off is a electrical thing, meaning it has a safety thermocouple switch, or in layman's terms, a thermostat connected to a switch. And so, how does cleaning it solve an electrical issue??? All you talked about was cleaning and dismantling the canister. Not clear at all.....did I miss something?

[@stacyparadise1055]

CRAP Vacuum, my Boyfriend bought me this 3 1/2yrs ago. I take mine completely Apart every 3wks 2 clean it & it STILL over heats after Vacuuming for 5mins., JUNK.

[@himynamejeff1939]

True this vacuum is junk...I bought 8 months ago...regular maintenance and cleaning. ..but now it shuts off every 5 minutes

[@sheilageorge4318]

This is the worst vacuum I have ever had. I am 73 and trying to clean it is awful. After a few minutes dog hairs on my rug completely block the hoses. Can not twist the hose to clean this out. Come on manufacturers think of the elderly when designing these. We like our homes clean to.

[@SS-ug1qy]

You not cleaning it right probably. You cleaning it just enough to get some air through and when it fills up it overheats and shuts off. I left in comment how to clean it so it lasts u longer.

[@butterstar18]

u need to clean much more then that. the hose and the bottom as well.

[@arianad859]

Yes, but I had done all those things already. Thing was 100% clean according to the manufacturer's suggestions, and it was still having issues. I don't miss this piece of junk at all.

[@cabbey31]

The hose was the problem. Debris traps in the bend, right before that L tube, that feeds the canister. This is the worst design I've ever seen. I've got a decade older vacuum (different brand), that lets you valve switch from the floor to the hose. This crapper's floor setting sucks *THROUGH* the entire length of the hose, then into the canister (rather than straight from the floor into the cannister, like my decade older model). This Hoover design is so bad, on so many fronts. I got this Hoover for free though, basically brand new, a few years back (It was used a few months, before overheating issues). The cord got quite hot (the rolled up part) during overheating events - that design is *BAD* as well (spring-wrapping around/above the motor/heating element).

[@Joanna5757]

Hoover is a piece of shit. Brand new vacuum, worked for a month now it's overheating. I've taken it apart, cleaned every filter and hole.....still not working right.

[@kinghadbar]

Boy, these Hoovers are almost as bad as the president Hoover...

[@arianad859]

Seriously. I finally had some room in my trash can the got this piece of crap out of my house for good. I really like my Shark vacuums now! No more Hoovers for me.