Is Your Bissell Not Sucking? Try This Easy Fix!

[@joannaschneider]

Sir, it is 3:30 am and you basically saved my marriage. Our poor pup is sick and I’m cleaning up after her (in several rooms) and I discover our Bissell has no suction! Our carpet is soaked and I’m blaming my husband because he used it last. Then I watch your video. Perfect explanation - I check the red suction thing, I make sure the hose door is closed, and yep! The front part was not put back properly. We don’t know who did it. We don’t care. It’s fixed and we can continue and then go back to bed. Thank you!

[@monroevacs]

Wow that’s awesome. Thanks for sharing that, put a big smile on my face.

[@monroevacs]

@vicki8669 Hi- I can’t find the model number- I can search based on the name- please verify if it’s theBissell Revolution or the Bissell Revolution pet pro- the nozzles are a different size

[@theayegerlehner7793]

You are the first person to mention testing for suction!! Thank you!!

[@gregallen7694]

I've tried everything and you are the only one who gave me the solution to my problem. You are an amazing person and Thank You so Much!!

[@monroevacs]

You are more than welcome Greg.. Glad to help

[@primetimedeion21]

Just had a suction problem that I couldn't figure out. I looked on the Bissell website and several youtube's. No one mentioned the sides except for you. The sides and them not being totally on were the problem. Thanks for the advice and you are truly the professional.

[@monroevacs]

Happy to here. Hope you stick around to get more helpful tips. Feel free to contact us if you run into any other trouble with your machine. IF I don't currently have a video up on the topic I'll try to put one together

[@rosethrush4181]

Thank you soooo much!! You totally saved me from having to buy a new carpet cleaner for my mom!!! I watched about 8 videos before I came to yours, and they did not help me at all. I am very thankful that you took the time to explain and demonstrate the problem with the seal on the sides at the bottom.

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help Rose

[@larryangel7737]

You were the only one that could show me how to get The suction, I finally came across your video after about an hour trying to figure it out. Thank you so much for your informative video!!!!

[@monroevacs]

Always glad to hear a successful story...

[@dwaynebradley3286]

I look at lots of Bissel videos on how to seat the vacuum clear apparatus and you were the only one to demonstrate. Thx!

[@gdd2179]

You are awesome!!! I worked at trying to solve the suction problem for hours and watched multiple videos and nothing worked. I was about ready to give up and I decided to try one more time. I came upon your video and voila!!! You solve my problem! The lid over the rollers was not snapped on correctly and there was a small gap. I put it on as you directed and tried it is again and Success!. I literally said out loud, "If I could, I would give that man a hug!". Thank you so much!

[@monroevacs]

Yes!!! Hug received. You are welcome gdd2179

[@contentlessincali602]

Great video, you solved our problem within minutes! Our bissell revolution pro 2x wasn't sucking up dirty water, I searched for a solution for hours until I came across your video, turns out we weren't connecting the roller brush cover correctly, I followed your suggestion and connected the bottom section of the cover first for proper seal and that fixed the problem! Thank you so much, we're going to enjoy clean carpets for the holidays thanks to you.

[@monroevacs]

Glad it helped. Trying to make better videos.

[@johnnycericola4642]

Outstanding troubleshooting video. I tried about 6 to 7 others videos and took my cleaner apart3 times and of course it was the front end of the nozzle not being secured. Your help was much needed and greatly appreciated.

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help

[@ElymentsMusicCA]

Thank you, Wayne, for a great, and still relevant, video on Bissell auction issues. This really saved us today trying to clean the carpets in our sons first home!

[@monroevacs]

Congrats. we're not there yet, our son just started College. Im glad to help

[@myrap5905]

Great tips only an expert can offer. Thank you, my problem is fixed - re-snapped that top part and made sure it sealed tightly as you said to do. I would beg you to please keep this video for a long time, knowing how useful it is!

[@monroevacs]

Glad it helped. I will try even if i have to remake it in the future. Thanks for the feedback.

[@maureenamos5240]

Thank you from down under. I was gifted a Wertheim Pet Pro SE9500. It was very expensive to buy. I was also gifted the muddy long dog hair clogging the brushes. I've cleaned everything that I can but it only has minimal suction. The tool hoses are attached to the back, so how can I get down into them to check there isn't another yukky surprise stopping the suction? (BTW you're a good looking man) I'm old not blind.

[@monroevacs]

@@maureenamos5240 Hi Maureen, Thank you. I'm working on a video now to address that problem. Stay tuned. I hope to have it up today.

[@he7540]

Thank you so much for your simple solution- tip on Making Sure there is a Seal on the sides. I looked at my manual, called Bissel support and they were no help. Your tip saved me a trip to the service center.

[@monroevacs]

Yesss....glad to help

[@thevideoguy7]

Awesome video! The improperly snap on suction bigger lid was definitely was our problem! Bissell needs to watch yours and redo their suction problem video! Or better yet, pay you for yours or hire you! Called them and they did mention the little lid snapping on tight, but not the main big lid! Saved us a trip to the repair shop, although it was still under the three year warranty. Thanks again!

[@monroevacs]

thevideoguy7 Thanks, would be nice to be financed be Bissell😊 glad to help

[@kryptoknight.]

I tried everything and was ready to put the Bissel Proheat at the curb until I saw your video. I noticed the sides were not aligned, and that was the problem! Thank you!!

[@monroevacs]

Glad it helped

[@annierodgers1351]

You have no idea how grateful I am to have found your easy to understand explanation. Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@monroevacs]

You're welcome, glad to help

[@ginnyaldajani256]

Thank you so much! We were having a very hard time fixing our machine until we saw your video.

[@grandmafaye7643]

I just watched the official Bissell troubleshooting video. They said nothing about checking the suction at that red filter. I checked mine after your advice and it's good, so that's a relief. Thanks.

[@monroevacs]

Yes...thanks for tuning in..please subscribed for more helpfull hints

[@MarkTakata]

OK so you just fixed my issue, bravo sir! I watched the "official" Bissell videos and they were exactly zero help. A couple minutes in and boom, my cleaner is working again. Thank you!

[@sberenberg]

Thank you, your guidance solved my Bissell's suction issue. Now I know how to reattach the front section correctly to not loose suction!

[@alicewonderland6349]

Just to add my thanks. Bought the Bissel Proheat 2 from someone who had used it once. Tried it out when I got home and no suction. Thought I'd been sold a dud but after seeing your video sorted it straight away. Brilliant advice, thank you so much.

[@monroevacs]

glad it helped. you are welcome

[@debbiecarrier701]

Thank you for keeping your post up for 3 years! I was so nervous that I couldn't trouble shoot this. I have company coming tomorrow. You Sir, are a lifesaver or at least a saver of the dirty carpet😉❤❤

[@Downbythesee]

I went through some videos and this one is the one that really helped me fix my carpet cleaner. Thank you!

[@monroevacs]

You're welcome!

[@jakemp42]

Having a suction problem with my 2x and these don't seem to be the problem, but this dude seems like the NICEST guy in the WORLD. Thanks for the tips!

[@monroevacs]

Thanks Jeremy, check out my Bissell tips playlist. It may have a solution for you

[@dellm6674]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Like many others, my problem was solved by snapping on the clear cover properly. My husband was ready to replace the unit. You saved us. No need to spend unnecessary money 💰!

[@monroevacs]

That’s great Dell. Thanks for sharing your comment

[@mmw070861]

That little crack on the bottom is what it was for me, at about 3:05 on your video! Thanks for pointing me in that direction...I would have never found it otherwise! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@monroevacs]

Awesome! thanks for checking out the video, glad it helped

[@susanmcgowan6030]

Bingo!! I watched this video last time I had suction issues. And darn it I did it again! Thought that front was on right. Nope! Did the same mistake! Thank you for solving my issue! You are a life saver!

[@Downbythesee]

I didn't think it could be the motor. Everything I did in the trouble shooting manual didn't help. I clicked on this video and yeah, I wasn't closing it correctly. Thank you thank you!

[@monroevacs]

Glad it helped. 👍🏽😀

[@GTIMAN2010]

Thanks for the information! I had this damn vacuum for over a year and always wondered why the dirty water tank never filled. With your tips now it works.

[@monroevacs]

Glad it worked out, Thanks for checking out the video

[@mariahreinhart1538]

This was my problem, I was trying for over 2 hours to figure it out. So many other videos, thank you!

[@michellemeans2629]

Awesome video!!! Extremely helpful...who would’ve thought the top part had to be snapped a certain way 🤦🏻‍♀️ didn’t even notice the small gap on the clear section part. Thank you!!!

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome. Glad it helped

[@franksmith4383]

One thing I found on the Pro Heat 2. The top part of the device, which you can unsnap to take off, has a really soft rubber gasket. The gasket on mine had come out in one place and was pinched over the lip, so it was losing suction there. Might be something to check out. Better rubber should have been used in that design. I used a toothpick to pry it out for about 3 inches and then re-seated it. Worked fine after that. Thanks to the vid maker for getting me to look that over.

[@fridaythe13thpartx]

Brilliant...those channels not being locked solved my lack of suction issue.Thankyou!

[@monroevacs]

I'm here to help. Glad you found out channel

[@nurseme7314]

Thanks you! Not putting that front cover in correctly is exactly what I was doing wrong! You are a lifesaver!

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome

[@britishinvader]

great video!!...I had tried every troubleshooting problem except for making sure the front suction guard was properly seated.....took it off and replaced it just as you showed in your video and it sucks like crazy now!.....Thanks a million!!!!

[@monroevacs]

Awesome

[@bibifazila5099]

Hi I am very happy the way you explain how to put the section, i had real problem . I call customer service they could't help me the way do it, it's solve my problem you are a pro you need to get pay for the information. thank you so much.

[@goosevillage]

Many thanks from Toronto ,Ontario.......home of the Blue Jays.

[@monroevacs]

You are welcome...Thanks for tuning in

[@marebear000]

Thank you! I've been having an issue for a few years and watching this video totally resolved it. I subscribed in case I need help again.

[@sharlenesh1]

Oh how I was fortunate to see your video....I was ready to get rid of this useless cleaner as it wasn’t sucking up any water. Thank you for this enlightening video...You solved my problem...I put the thing back like you said and went back upstairs to see if it would suck up the dirty water soaked carpet...IT WORKED.....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for your excellent video to help is❤️😉

[@monroevacs]

Awesome!!!!! Here I come to save the day. (Old Mighty Mouse reference) glad to help.

[@Mindfreak5150]

Perfect, I've had the suction problem and stripped everything down but removing the cover & putting it on from the bottom was the fix. Thanks so much!

[@monroevacs]

Awesome glad it worked out..

[@3moor97able]

Thank you so much Sir, I watched so many videos but no body mentioned the seal at the bottom, u saved me from going crazy lol

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome- our small channel is trying to grow so we’d be easier to find- Thanks for tuning in

[@buttercup7900]

Thank you so much the problem was the cover not fitted properly as you said. Other half spent time practically taking it to bits to no avail.

[@monroevacs]

Glad it worked out Carl..

[@susanaS7813]

Thank you so much .. I had cleaned mine and taken the front part off but didn’t snap it on correctly 🤦🏻‍♀️ I was almost going to go buy a new one and then watched your video and it worked! so relieved 😅. Your video is awesome thanks 😊

[@monroevacs]

I glad it helped you and for Sharing your enthusiasm; Thank you!!!!!

[@christopherjames7233]

Thank you for your videos. My Ravilution the little pin holes between the two roller brushes where the water shutes out were clogged I blew them clear with air compressor. Work great now.

[@andy51tube]

Thanks for this. Solved my problem after following all the other troubleshooting advice and getting nowhere.

[@monroevacs]

Awesome Andy, Glad it worked out.

[@danielgallion7684]

Thank you! I didn’t have the two corners sealed and no one else has mentioned to connect it starting from the bottom.

[@monroevacs]

You came to the right place. I’m glad it helped! Subscribe and stay tuned

[@philstrange5968]

Like the others, you are the first to give a really good reply and display that showed me how to solve my problem. Thanks so much! C S

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help

[@devilmecare]

I didn't get the collar on my 2x revolution dirty water tank. Lucky for me it was in my kitchen. Dirty water was all over. I found out you can use it to clean linoleum.

[@reneeubry2604]

Have a lift off that is no picking up water with upholstery tool. Can you do a video for that issue ? The floor part works fine but it isn’t switching to the hose. Didn’t find any videos to deal with this problem. I has never been used with the hose so it can’t be clogged so I think there is a switching mechanism that isn’t working . Bissell doesn’t have a video to cover this problem so I may call them.

[@monroevacs]

I'll get on it, stay tuned.

[@greecoboost]

Yup. Cover wasn't installed properly after cleaning on my Bissell Pro Heat 2X Revolution. No suction. Strong suction from the motor. Properly closed it from the bottom as demonstrated and bingo. Back in business. Thank you!!

[@monroevacs]

Success is sweet 😊 I’m glad it solved the problem

[@Jim-mu9kk]

Thank you. Perfect solution so now i make sure the front shield is properly attached. I appreciate your expertise. And kindness

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Glad to help. Subscribe and get new tip when I post them. 👍🏽

[@camilamahuika640]

THANK YOU!!! Thanks to your tips I didn't have to buy a new one!!

[@monroevacs]

Glad I could help!

[@danfoley7265]

Thank you, sir!!! Just got our unit and the front piece was not on right just as you said. Very, very helpful!. Worked great after.

[@monroevacs]

Perfect... glad it helped

[@kimberleyyounghusband2681]

Thank God you were the third video!!! I am a numpty with the seals on the front not lining up…they do now!! Hi from Australia!!

[@monroevacs]

That great news. Thanks for reaching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@mfrazier8427]

Thank you so much I have been struggling to find out what was wrong with my cleaner suction. I was at the point I was either going to throw it away or bite the bullet and take it in to a dealer to fix it. I watched your video and followed along with checking the different possibility of lost suction. I Fixed IT!!!! Thank you so much.

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome

[@becauseofkarma2913]

Omg you are AMAZING! I have watched quite a few videos and couldn't figure the issue out. I decided to have one more loom before the trash man comes tomorrow and found your video! It worked. I didn't have it closed in correctly at the bottom, even though it looked like it was! 🤪 Thank you so much!

[@monroevacs]

Yesss!!!! Glad to help. Keep checking in for more tips

[@amydefries9325]

yes, my front part was not snapped on right, solved the suction issue very quickly, and got the carpets cleaned nicely. Great video, thank you!!

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome Amy. Glad it helped

[@ddiosomito]

Nice! Have I really been mad at this machine for this long and it was exactly the problem described here. Very subtle that the bottom is not clipped in properly when clipping in the return from the top.

[@raycontreras422]

This video is right on the money!!! I almost threw my Bissell away. Thanks!!!

[@monroevacs]

Glad you didn't toss it. Save where you can.

[@theeleganttouch]

Years later I can still say thank you for this. Simple yet effective. I should know better about gaskets and leaks being that I'm a mechanic.🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@monroevacs]

Hey, I’m glad you’re still tuning in years later.

[@Cat_Jane]

Thank you, you just helped resolve the suction issue with my Bissell Proheat X2 1383.

[@monroevacs]

You are welcome. Enjoy

[@CZ-gh1gd]

Could not suction dirty water; got it to work after correctly seating the cover that sits over brushes. Thank you very much for this video!!

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome- stay tuned for more- be sure to visit our Bissell Tips playlist for more tips

[@DHUK188]

Excellent - solved the problem straight away - nozzle not properly seated..

[@monroevacs]

💯 nice work- glad the video helped! Subscribe for more

[@momentsformoms9467]

Thank you. I knew it was the lid since that was the problem I had when I first got it but couldn’t figure it out. I had to put it on from the bottom but adjust it some first so that it went on correctly. Thank you again,it worked. 🙂

[@oceanhome2023]

THANK YOU. ! THANK YOU. ! THANK YOU. !! BINGO That fixed it !!!! The problem was that the clear plastic observation cover was not seated correctly. Easy fix !!!!

[@emmyeveryday]

Finally a solution! I was ready to throw it out the window! Thanks!

[@kelliepatches1135]

Thanks for being the only one out there to explain things right. I guess I need a new machine because I added hot water and broke the seal. Grrrrr. Or is there a way to reseal the seal? Hose suction works but not bottom.

[@monroevacs]

Thank you!!!! Do you mean the tank seal?

[@kelliepatches1135]

Yes, I put hot water in it and it broke seal

[@achoysaephan9972]

Yep. It was the front cover not being shut all the way and suction wasn’t air tight. Thankyou very much. Had to cause it from the bottom give it a little tap to make sure it’s closed all the way tight. Shoot. I spent all night taking the bottom part out thinking my hose was jammed. Smh 🤦‍♂️ 😅

[@monroevacs]

Glad you were able to fix the problem 👍🏽

[@bevs707]

Yeahhh! Success at last. Thank you. I checked many videos and the Bissel manual and KZbin and nothing until I found your video. And such an easy fix. 👍😁 yiu are the best.

[@monroevacs]

Thanks. Glad I was able to help

[@cassandrakelly9557]

Thankyou, was a great help for me ,just when you think cover was on properly, it wasn't,

[@monroevacs]

Cassandra Kelly I know exactly what you mean...I made this mistake myself, that’s one of the reasons I made this video..I knew I wasn’t the only one

[@christinehills9905]

Thank you Wayne! You solved my problem, once i replaced the plastic piece over the rollers correctly, it worked!

[@monroevacs]

Yes!!!! I glad it worked for you. Thanks for checking out my video.please consider subscribing, it will help my efforts. Thanks

[@monroevacs]

Feel free to let me know what model you’re having problems with. I’ll try to make a video to address that one

[@cpoeticjustice5724]

Thank u!!😊😊

[@DURU22]

I have the pro heat 2x pet and the roller s will start but then slows down and stops as if the lever that lowers the brushes forcing it down makin it slow or stop. Please advise.

[@monroevacs]

@@DURU22 sorry for delay.. Busy shop.. Check both belts.. Left and right. Next verify that the brush motor is steady.. After that it would be electrical.. Possibly the micro switch

[@traflan1]

DURU22 my shampooed isn’t working with the Upholstery

[@monroevacs]

@@traflan1 OK...lets first verify that the pump is working properly..try shampooing with the upright. if you are able to shampoo the carpet, then we can focus our attention on the hose attachment and the upholstery tool... hose--check to make sure that the port (where the hose connects to the unit) is not clogged. Then try to spray without the nozzle attached. if it spays, the try attaching the nozzle (process of elimination) I will be posting a video about look for it - possibly today or tomorrow.

[@DavidOrtiz-sm2pf]

Thank you! For sharing your knowledge it helps a lot !😷

[@monroevacs]

My pleasure...Glad it helped.

[@michellesmith2101]

Thank you for this video! Minute 2:25 was EXACTLY my issue!

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help Michelle, feel free to subscribe. Thank you

[@JohannLemoine]

Also, the float valve in the dirty water container sometimes gets stuck in the up position. This causes lack of suction.

[@monroevacs]

That may be caused by builds up. Try drilling the tank with vinegar and warm (not boiling ) water and let it sit overnight and check again

[@lisakeffer5646]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! If we were face to face I would give you a big hug!

[@monroevacs]

hug received..........

[@johnsarsfield7728]

Your explanation was perfect. You guys rock. Thank you!!!!

[@byanyqueenz]

Thank you so much for the help, I was going crazy! Great video!

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome. I’m glad it helped.

[@tambelina]

Thank you! I discovered the issue thanks to your video and now don't have to use the upholstery tool to suck the water out of my carpet!!

[@tambelina]

I found out I wasn't putting the foot nozzle back on properly and the 2 corners were clogged up so preventing it from being able to attach it. First time I've had a problem with this machine which I've borrowed from my parents several times. So I didn't need to call my dad 😂

[@monroevacs]

Yes! Great to hear that. Glad the video helped you. Please consider subscribing Thanks 🙏

[@bethevans5511]

Thank you thank you thank you! It was exactly what you said. The cap was not placed on tightly so there was no suction. Thank you.!

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help. Stay tuned for more tips

[@aprilortencio6672]

Problem solved!! Great video, thanks so much for sharing.

[@monroevacs]

Glad to here.😀 Don't forget to subscribe for future tips

[@JeannieAndree]

Tryed your advice about no suckson. Worked great . Thank you.

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome

[@cheryltopitsch4790]

thank you for this video! Solved my problem, and I never would have figured it out on my own (problem solved at 2:30)!

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help

[@angelab7542]

Thanks so much for your video!!!! It solved my issue. I didn’t have the front attached correctly.

[@pamelahove7603]

Thank you for your videos they have been very helpful! I do have.1 problem with the suction! The dirty tank has a seal under the.bottom cap that was coming loose so I took it off and cleaned it real good and glued it back! My problem is it's not sucking up water as much and there's lots of bubbles in the dirty reservoir?

[@monroevacs]

Thanks Pamela.. I’ll look into that when I get back to the store and give you an update

[@VampLena1]

Such a simple solution! Thanks, works great now that I make sure the seal is on good.

[@monroevacs]

Thats great. Tune in for more tips

[@abbyseifers6400]

Yep, it was the front not attached correctly! Thank you so much.

[@SereneTing]

Thank you so much! I had the gaps in the front🤦🏾

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help

[@timgreen1835]

All I can say is a huge thank you !

[@monroevacs]

You’re welcome

[@wastedyears6653]

Excellent explaination Wayne... thanks

[@monroevacs]

Thanks...glad it helped

[@Jennybwanders]

Omg thank you for this video! I didn't have the bottom sitting in the cleaner.

[@monroevacs]

Glad it helped Jennifer. Subscribe, like and share if you can to help our little channel. Thanks

[@blumartini9606]

Thank you sir a simple fix following your steps the suction screen was plugged!!

[@monroevacs]

Glad it helped

[@sorab1023]

Very helpful content, Wayne. I have a Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution (orange one) that has lost suction. I know the reason - a seal/gasket has came off the last time I used the vacuum. For some reason, I just cannot figure out how to put it back in. This is the rubber seal/gasket that goes in under the removable front nozzle. I'm not sure what the exact part name is, but someone on ebay is selling it as "Rubber Front Suction Gasket Seal". Any suggestion how I can pop it back in?

[@monroevacs]

I’ll look into it. I’m away from my shop right now but will update you in a day or two

[@carolyntemplin488]

THANK YOU!!!!! Even the Bissell Company viasn't helpful, but you nailed it!!!!!!!

[@monroevacs]

You're welcome!

[@thnkandgrowup5329]

Simple and well articulated solutions, thank you.

[@monroevacs]

Thanks

[@janieskelton-christian7652]

Hi from Middle TN! Can you please explain to me about the float in the tank. The clean water goes out excessively and quickly. I'm constantly having to fill it back up. Then the dirty water has barely any in it. I think the float has something to do with it. I thoroughly clean my machine after each use, but it's wearing me out because it only cleans one small section and runs out of water. Floors are soaked and no suction. Last time I had to use a Shop vac to get the excess water up. BACK BREAKING! So, yeah, any tips would be really appreciated! UNLESS.....you tell me it's serious........then I don't want to know!!!! Oh, and btw, the cleaner is a Bissell Pro Heat Pet. I got it from a friend and have only used it once in about a year. Thanks in Advance!

[@monroevacs]

Hi Janie, I'm uploading a video now, with a few troubleshooting tips. Hope it helps

[@dragonsflyeast]

AWESOME!!!!! Found my issue and fixed the problem.

[@monroevacs]

Awesome!!!!! Glad to help

[@Ambeerbedolla]

Thank you this helped me from buying a new one!

[@monroevacs]

Glad to help

[@jane3g]

THANK YOU!! This solved my problem. All I can say is you defintily DO NOT suck!

[@monroevacs]

Thanks..awesome compliment

[@maureenamos7868]

Thank you again! It is similar to my Wertheim pet pro se9500 with the bladder water container.

[@monroevacs]

You're welcome!