Shark Powered Lift Away Maintenance Tips Loss Of Suction & Performance

[@jimc.9965]

Vacuum cleaner companies need to hire this gentleman to show consumers how to maintenance their vacuum cleaners. Thank you for the step-by-step procedures; well done!

[@TammySmith-vf7ez]

Why can't all videos explain things this well? Thank you, sir! You saved my vacuum and my money!

[@shermanchristensen1747]

Very thorough video. I thought my 2 year machine was permanently broken, but once you showed me ALL the areas that needed to be cleaned and how they look when they are clean, now my machine is working like new! Thank you!

[@leowis867]

If this video were in a contest for best-explained video, this guy would win hands down! Thank you, sir.

[@Doodlemama81673]

I’ve had my Shark for years & never once thought about cleaning a filter... Holy Cow! It looked like swamp water coming out of my filters🤢...this video was extremely informative & I’m embarrassed at my lack of vacuum maintenance awareness! Won’t happen again, thanks to this!! 🙌🏼

[@angelamarie1966]

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[@cyndie9063]

Your video helped a lot. I was about to throw my vacuum away. I followed every steps and now it’s working fine. Thank you.

[@sal3390]

This video saved my vacuum. I could not believe how clogged up the wand was. Thank you.

[@ffimr88]

Followed this step by step until I found a blockage and was able to restore my vacuum’s performance. Great video.

[@berniephilip5976]

My Shark was spitting crumbs at me and I had no idea why. Watched this video and it’s working like new again. Thank you.

[@polishmehappy]

Kind sir, thank you for saving my Shark. I had done all the steps, new filters, cleaned brush roll, etc. Had it squeaky clean and yet it had no suction. Because of you I checked the hose! It was incredibly clogged, i pulled out all the packed junk with a 12 inch wire w/tiny hook on the tip (made it myself with dental tools from the 70s). So much stuff came out!. Once battery went through the hose, and I assembled machine back, it worked like it was brand new! No damage caused to the hose because my wire rig was tiny and I was gentle.

[@bridget756]

Thank you good sir! You just solved our loss of suction issue. Roller wheel was extremely clogged with dog hair and carpet freshener powder was built up in hoses. Everything was cleaned and unclogged and yet there was no suction. I pulled up your video and you showed the motor exhaust filter --- the exhaust filter was totally clogged with carpet freshener and didn't suck - feared the motor was blown😦. Banged the filter semi clean and Voila! DO NOT USE POWDERED CARPET FRESHENER in these vacuums! Thank you so much for showing ALL the nooks and crannies on this vacuum!

[@colorfunch]

This is a lifesaver! My teenager clogged up the vacuum and i had never used the vacuum but these instruction helped me fix the problem. Thank you!

[@jensmith3597]

This video has saved me a lot of money; it is so simple to follow. Shark should use this video for advice to customers on maintenance. I really thought that I would need to buy a new vacuum. The stuff found in the hose was incredible. The vacuum now works brilliantly.

[@sheyi4431]

Thank you so much for the clear details. Saw this in January 2022 and following your directions saved me from needing to buy a new vacuum cleaner.

[@dajuggernautbish]

I have had the rotator for years and only washed out the round foam filter. The flat round filter that’s below it I never touched thinking that it couldn’t be washed. Always wanted to get to the exhaust filter but never knew how to take it off. Just kept putting it off. It’s just a vacuum. I will get around to it I kept telling myself over the years. Only lost suction one time years ago. Trash was caught in the flex hose. Easy fix. I finally bought the flat round and exhaust filter online and needed to know how to get the exhaust cover off. Which brought me to his video. My luck the first video I click and wow. Thank you very much for the very thorough explanation and cleaning process. I feel like the engineers have thought of everything and I’ve made a great purchase now.

[@jeffreyrobillard5037]

Just used your video again to check over my 5 year old model. Still works like a champ! Thank you again for posting this 😊

[@anoifify]

The very first place he said to check for a blockage was where my problem was. I was very happy to fix this using the you tuber's guide. Thankyou

[@nazahmed4657]

Excellent video! I thought mine was knackered. Was saving to buy another hoover. Very clear, step by step it was so easy to follow. I never knew you could pull a hoover apart like that!

[@juliuscaesar3346]

Easily the best shark maintenance video on youtube

[@chaudhrysalil0112]

One of the best videos i saw on youtube. Very informative regarding how to clean vaccum. Infact tips are simple to follow and should be done as routine maintenance of the vaccum.

[@mariafigueroa5134]

Thank you so much. I used your battery tip and was able to determine that there was a blockage in the hose. After much shaking and dropping a roll a nickels I was able to clear the blockage.

[@melindaharris3261]

Thank you for sharing these tips! It definitely helped me with maintaining my shark vacuum. I have never been this thorough with maintenance. I appreciate you sharing and your expertise!

[@user-sn5ox5ke6c]

Thank you very much. My sponge filter was so full of dust im surprised the cleaner picked up anything. Clear, informative instructions

[@rosemaryjordan2812]

Glad I watched this video. It turned out to be the exhaust filter. As soon as I took it out the vacuum ran perfectly. My vacuum had no sound when it was upright. There was no suction at all either. So glad I now know about this filter. Thankyou

[@michaelgreenfield8484]

Thanks a million, after watching your video, I unclogged the vacuum! It's back at 100%!

[@khaledasadat9565]

Thank you so much for this video it was pretty helpful to me I almost threw away my vacuum , just in case search how fix it I found out how to do it. Thanks again

[@aquaopa1]

Great video! Found what the issue was with the suction because of this video! (there was a huge clog in the cleaner head) Thank you!

[@SadieReadsAgain]

Thanks so much for this!! couldn't figure out why my suction was so bad, until your video showed me the little hose behind the brushes - it was packed solid! Did a deep clean and can't wait to try it out when the filters are dry!

[@Anna-ks3mn]

Absolutely amazing video! I have taken the Shark apart for cleaning before. But had no idea about the 3 screw like opening at the foot. Long haired human here.. i always wondered there must be an easier way than pulling my hair out (pun intended). Thankyou so much!

[@bronwenrolfe2518]

I thought my shark was broken after 14 months, found this video and followed it and now my shark works like new! Thank you for making this thorough but easy to follow video.

[@kosmotheprotogen]

I am 13 Year old boy who loves washing machines / vaccum cleaners and thanks to you my mom agreed to buy our first Numatic even tho that everyone said they are poor quality but i disagreed and well now we have for almost 7 years Henry 160 :) still doing great and we change bag in ours once a year due to 7L capacity it has :) i also got recently Roomba i7+ it is a bit drunk but eh it vaccums very well even tho it's drunk xD Edit: Roomba got few recenty relased updates and it works fine

[@jeanw2018]

Thank you for this video. I couldn’t figure out how to get the exhaust filter off. Now my shark is fresh and ready to go!

[@paulavonbestenbostel7645]

Very well thought out and presented brilliantly. Clear and acurate descriptions and very easy to follow. Only wish manufacturer's videos and instructions were on the same informative level. 👏👏👏 Thank you very much for your time. Edit: Oh and I especially wanted to thank you for your battery tip... brilliant idea.

[@Nobody_Somebody2025]

This gentleman explained each aspect of what to clean and how in an understandable manner. The visual details he provided were exceptional. Two things he mentioned made an impact on me. The first being the use of antibacterial wipes and where. Thinking of using them was too much like right. 🙄 The second thing he mentioned, and emphasized, made me gasp. I had no idea there were electrical wires in the long hose. I have the Shark Powered Lift-Away with the Anti-Allergen Seal, and my task for today was to perform an interior deep clean. The items I intended to use were close to items he stated should never be used. We’ll consider those “the things we do not mention.” Excellent, informative, and vacuum saving presentation. Thank you. Shark should have his presentation their website under the maintenance menu website, on how to clean your Shark Vacuum. But that would also fall under “too much like right.” It’s apart of how they make money. Ooh, did I thank this gentleman? Thank You!

[@jamescrawley1848]

Great video! Thank you! Cleared so much dust from the hose by unlocking the part with the roll bar! 🙌

[@ganjagranny4208]

Just bought myself this here Shark. I'm telling you I've NEVER been so happy. There's nothing this vaccum cannot do. Thank you for the very informative video. Cheers, Blessings to all💨🤟👍✌️

[@Chris-nj1mr]

Great video, no messing about. Just gave my hoover a full service and its working much better. I cant believe I'm watching and commenting on hoover videos, definitely in my 30s 😂

[@MrWolfSnack]

lol I collect them since I was 24. 29 now.

[@nursewhitman1]

Thank you so much! My vacuum was barely working and I found the blockage (glass my son cleaned up). I really appreciate you making this video!

[@pauljs75]

A trick for cleaning the hose and wand after separating them is to get a piece of small rope longer than those, and tie it to a cleaning rag. Dampen the rag with a bit of a mild multi-purpose cleaner or slightly soapy water. Then run the rope through to the other end, and wad up the rag a bit as you stuff it in the hose or tube. Should be some friction, but not to the point where it's difficult to pull through. Thus you can get the insides of those pretty clean with a few passes pulling the rag all the way through like that if there was anything sticking on there. Also make sure things are thoroughly dry before using it again. Different than dealing with big clogs, but will deal with any moldy/musty smells still coming from the vac if the lower parts have already been cleaned. Also if plastics on floor attachments or wheel rubber gets dirty with anything sticky, a cloth sprayed with foaming tub/shower cleaner will do a bang-up job on them. Let it dampen those spots for a bit, and it should wipe off real easy a few minutes later. A lot of modern showers have a molded plastic liner, so that cleaner tends to be safe on plastics even though it's strong at breaking up dirt and gummy stuff. You may want to wear gloves for that though.

[@AJennings822]

Thank you so very much! I had a shark (diff model) that was really loud and lost suction. Performed maintenance, found a clog, and it works great now!

[@mrforeveryoung6411]

Check you upper handle hose before going any further with a flash light to make sure you see lights from end to end. Mine was clogged so bad I ran pressure water through it. I used blow dryer to dry inside and after a few minutes "bravo" :)) The "dead horse" woke up and ready to work:)) Very impressive videos and everyone's feedbacks what makes this works for everyone:)) Happy holiday two weeks away from Christmas.

[@debbiestader470]

Finally found a video that helped me to put the hepa filter back in took it out to clean but forgot how to open the case 😂thank you very much

[@Bob_Betty]

Thank you 👍🏻. This is the first video I've watched on the subject having gone through all the filters already. So it's good to know that I found all the filters just through going over the machine and there's a few other bits I found that made it easier to get to the hoses. The part where you said drop a big battery through the hose was fantastic advice, something I hadn't thought of. And promptly I found out where the blockage was! I put a 3.7 volt 3000mah battery through and it promptly got stuck, So using the old windmill technique it helps to dislodge the blockage and a flat tooth screwdriver. So a massive thank you to you for posting this video, brilliant job, You're a star. ❤

[@ibaisaic]

Thanks.

[@klfcel]

The clog I removed was in the handle. Once I figured out where the clog was I used the six inch brush designed for cleaning the vent duct hose on my dryer. It attaches to a three foot flexible plastic stem that you can screw into another three or four identical plastic stems for removing clogs fifteen feet up the duct hose. One was plenty for clearing the vacuum handle, but you do have to twist it two or three times to clear the handle clog.

[@jadieblah1]

Great video! We moved house and have been doing lots of work, we only bought our shark hoover last year and it’s been through a tough few months lol I’ve just cleaned all my filters and can’t wait to try it tomorrow! I hope it feels as good as new again. Sure does look it. I’ve text my partner to say I’ve dismantled the hoover - his reply was I hope you know how to put it all back together. I said yes! The video covers everything!

[@y00h000]

It’s amazing how much a new filter can improve a 3 year old machine. Got this shark pet version given to us from my sister in law. It BARELY had any pull at all. Wouldn’t pick up anything from hard floors at all unless using the hose. Even then, most of it (stuff like little kitty litter rocks) just fell right back out of the hose. This thing runs like a brand new machine now. So much hair and junk getting pulled into the tank now after all 3 filters replaced.

[@annabloss]

thanks you told me lots more than the other 5 video's i watched...i got my as a gift as my friend has gone to USA to live....now i just got to try to work it, she has extra items about 10 items, still boxed up, she had never used...Its like brand new....here we go !!! cheers

[@vanessaarteaga502]

I’m so glad you made this video, a plastic coin the exact size of the hose was stuck in my vacuum. I was able to take it out! Thanks a bunch!

[@alangriffey8947]

Thanks so much! If no suction try all these points first before new motor or new bottom hose. With me I found it was the wand jammed packed full of matted dust and hair from top to bottom. The plastic nodule inside the wand gave it something to build up on. You've saved me the price of buying a new cleaner.

[@ASMRcleaning]

I love my Shark but it's such high maintenance. These definitely require more upkeep than any other vacuum I've owned. I haven't washed the front filter yet but I will now I've seen this video. I was always unsure of how to do that. Thanks, great video.

[@mattmurdoch4345]

Anyone find the machine always tips over when you use the wand?

[@meechmushrooms]

OMG Yes!!!! Funny story -- one time, I leaned my Shark up against the wall in my kitchen, went to do something else, it fell down and set off the glass break detector and the alarm went off. Scared the living shit out of me. Had to explain to CPI operator (came over the loudspeaker) I don't need the police, I just dropped my stupid vacuum cleaner.

[@kathyparker7626]

yes bloody nuisance

[@saraheatonwriter]

Yes but it's still better than a Dyson!

[@seanpurcell558]

Thank You for my 4 year old, now brand new vacuum cleaner!! Great Vid!!!

[@whyyoulidl]

Thanks. Your delivery was very clear, concise and informative; I'll be giving mine a clean in the week.

[@GB-ps2ik]

Thanks for the video. I regularly clean the two pre-motor filters, and was wondering if there was another I wasn't aware of. Sure enough, there was. But sadly, while finding that filter, I discovered that the small internal hose is split. I'll email Shark, but my machine is 10-11 years old, so I'm not hopeful. On the plus side, it has worked well for the past 10-11 years; this is the first problem I've had with it. Thanks again for the video.

[@dianelewison1781]

Excellent video-very clear and concise instructions. Thank you for enabling me to restore my Shark vacuum. You're the best!!

[@katielamb3291]

Wow this just helped me so much I managed to unblock a massive blockage of plastic and dust in the bottom! Thank you so much

[@atptmt]

Thank you so much for this video! My vacuum lost suction, and I couldn’t find where was the clog. Your video shows how to open each part helped me determine the clog. I took advantage and cleaned the filters also. As you said, the exhaust filter had a lot of black stuff but only on the back side, and I could not get it white even running through a lot of water. The dirty water, however, made the front part a bit dark :(

[@lymanellsworth4727]

You make cleaning this vacuum super simple, very clear cleaning instructions. Thank you!!

[@TheKikuB]

Wow! Great video. Easy to understand and will definitely extend the life of my Shark Vacuum Cleaner. Thank you!

[@anniep6331]

THANK YOU 😊 This was brilliantly presented and informative - my Shark was prob at 10% and was about to buy a new vacuum. Easy to follow. I really appreciate the time you invested in sharing this information. I rarely leave comments but when someone goes out of their way to make a huge difference…! ❤

[@jeanosuna931]

Saw the video today 12/27/20 and thank you so much! Super helpful and save me from buying a new vacuum cleaner ! I followed your instructions and so glad it worked! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@ibaisaic]

Glad I could help!

[@lelabrightwell6393]

How do you replace the lower hose and the belt on the NV680 rotator lift away vac.

[@audreyfforbes-hamilton]

A very professional instruction video! Thank you! I have the True Pet version and the cut out mechanism that operates when you get something tangled round the brush roll went wrong and stopped it every time I tried to vacuum. The nice American lady at Shark said I needed a new floor nozzle but they didn’t have any in stock at that time, so they sent me a whole brand new cleaner! I just had to pay £10 carriage to send the old one back to them. I think I phoned them on the Friday and got my new cleaner on the Monday. Terrific customer service!

[@hard2bear3110]

How is that good service? You payed an extra £10 for something that should have been covered under warranty? Okay you got a brand new cleaner but you shouldn't have had to pay anything. Frustrates me with these companies

[@audreyfforbes-hamilton]

Well, the old cleaner was about 3 years old and I was happy to get a brand new one for £10. The new one also seems to be more powerful than the old one, I find I have to employ the suction control relief on some of my carpets whereas I never did with the old one. Also I have another 4 years guarantee so overall I think it was good value. I didn’t have to accept the new cleaner, I could have waited for a new nozzle to come back into stock but I wanted the new vacuum!

[@hard2bear3110]

@@audreyfforbes-hamilton I guess when you look at it like that, still, you got another Shark :(

[@richardaldridge5474]

@@hard2bear3110 I sense you don't like Shark vacuum cleaners.

[@hard2bear3110]

@@richardaldridge5474 only because they're terrible machines compared to the competition

[@1stGood-Girl]

So glad I’ve been doing all the right things! Probably why it’s been great for 6 years up to now. Does the brush have a belt that turns it? Mine is not turning and I thought I’d ask before I tore it apart. It works so much better with the brush, I can’t hardly push it without the rotator working. It also doesn’t pick up much on my thick carpet with out it. I’m using my Shark Stick until I find an answer.

[@jodiemark4643]

Thank you! I’ve managed to fix my hoover from watching your video :) I was just about to buy a new one so you have saved me money!

[@janebishop8074]

Excellent video, well explained, not dragged out. To the point. Thank you!

[@slorenz8]

Thanks for the video! I inspected, checked for any clogs (there were none), cleaned the canister and filters. It continued to overheat. Had it not been for your comment about the hose cracking I would not have known. My shark vacuum isn't even two years old.

[@ibaisaic]

If your hose has cracked, contact Shark as it should be still under warranty. They have changed the hose on newer machines which should have stopped the problem with the hose splitting on earlier models.

[@michelledavis7728]

Thank you for this video! Helped me find my blockage. I thought I knew everything about Shark vacuums, being the brand we used in working in a house cleaning business.

[@shakerramcgilberry7531]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I knew something was not right about the suctioning... Found a sock in the bottom. Thank you so much for your help!🙌

[@elainaheinz]

FOR SOME MODELS - THE BRUSH WILL NOT OPERATE IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION. Shark navigator 350-353 series - if you have cleaned the roller and it doesn't work, TILT THE HANDLE BACK then try.

[@SgrPlum]

You helped save my vacuum. Clog was in the hose. Thanks so much!

[@mariaarnold3535]

I keep coming back to ur video to check on dismantling the equipment. Thank u so very much !

[@TamaraDevonn]

Thanks for the video, I just filed a claim on mine. I had for 3 years and it was cracked on the bottom nozzle part, so shark is sending me a new vacuum.

[@jimgordon926]

Thanks so much. You helped us remove a massive blockage from the hose! Now it's working fine.

[@unamulligan-quenby9855]

how did you remove the clog?

[@cassmooney]

Great video - helped me unclog my Shark and now it's as good as new

[@TheHunted09]

friggin cheeto puff took mine down found in in the wand thanks man!

[@billgarci]

I've had my NQ650 for almost 4 years. My maintenance includes cleaning the filter every other month & checking the brush for fibers. It doesn't get any easier than that.

[@galehill847]

I had no idea there was a large filter in the front. Excellent video!

[@Wigglythegreat2]

Great video. I have a slightly different model, the Shark Apex, but it is still similar with the filters. I didn't know that you could also wash the Heppa outtake filter also. That's great to see. I've had it about six months and so far so good

[@anajackson9767]

Thank you for making a daunting, dirty task so easy to do!

[@944Lucy]

Thank you so much for this very helpful and well explained video. I was able to clean and to make my vacuum cleaner work like a brand new machine!

[@gregoryganser9443]

Very informative and well worth the full 13 minutes! Thanks!

[@amypearson7966]

Thank god for this video when I get up ill do this to my hoover. Something has happened to it. It won't turn on unless u pull the handle right down but its not picking up dust. The light comes on only when the handle is down. I'll Try everything you did in the video b4 I call shark. Thanks for this video 🙂

[@davidhenderson7433]

I would also say they have made this vacuum harder to service. They have changed all the fasteners to T20, wires within the head are now passed through plastic before attached. Many don't realise that there is a motor in the head that powers the brush to turn. The lower hose is now one piece and not screwed in on opposite lock. Also some of the parts inside are very easily broken, esp the mech that allows it to stand upright. Trust me I have tore down this machine to its bare components. Think I may have to buy a new one as mines has a noise from the air release vent which I have also taken out and checked.

[@lowalita]

Thank you so much! Our Hoover is so clean. Going to give it a go tomorrow and see if the pick up is any better. There were blockages so hoping it will help 😎

[@elliediffer9749]

My model does not glide model NV602ukt66

[@Bigshoots86]

Ditch the Chinese hoover, Shark is american made

[@WX-78]

Racist.

[@jeffreyrobillard5037]

The motor on mine keeps overheating after 5-10 minutes of use. I just cleaned out the wand. It was loaded with dust and I found a small rock inside. Will update if it continues to overheat. Thank you for posting this video.

[@silviawardsly3061]

I was able to remove the clog! Thanks so much for this helpful video!

[@paulinelucero8151]

Thank you sir for this great video and for taking the time to put it together. I was going bananas trying to get my Shark to work. Your video really helped.

[@Dan-Clark]

Top man sorted mine right out 10/10 video very informative thank you...

[@bradm1911]

Thank you. Saved me lots of time watching this first 😁

[@UltimaMan]

Amazing video, this helped us fix our shark. Really easy to follow and now I feel confident about maintenance. Thanks!

[@lakishasnipes5680]

Thank u for this video I did every step and my vacuum is working perfect it's amazing how blocked the piece underneath was once I unlocked it

[@tiredrummertube]

Battery drop... to check for blockage! Nice tip. I have had too many blockages at that " internal " hose. They should have made it wider!

[@jodyljohnson8515]

Enjoyed your clear, easy to follow and understand video. New subscriber here. Thank you for some great information!💞✌️

[@SuperPhyllis52]

Thank you so much. I though my vacuum gave up the ghost. Since watching this video my blockage was up ar the top of the hose on the inside. I removed it it's good as new.. I went ahead and cleaned all the filters. The speed is up as normal, and the pickup suction is strong again. This vacuun wouldn't even come on even if I pressed down on the front unless I pulled the handle down the suction was very low like a turtle, Lol 😆 😂 😅

[@dathyr1]

Thanks allot for this fine shark maintenance video. Will apply these steps to my new Apex Vacuum when it needs cleaning

[@leecambell5487]

filters all cleaned, sock removed and good as new. Thank you

[@ajmoran2737]

a coin from mexico got stuck in the wand I thought I had to buy a new one my guy you are a life saver🦾🦾

[@Rockinthehill]

I've seen other videos where they bash the shark because of design but I have the NV 750 and its the best and most versatile vacuum I have ever owned and worth the price I paid for it

[@MoFranklin]

This was so helpful. I was about to get a new vacuum. But its good as new now

[@Krystalwatchesvideos]

You just saved me from having to purchase a new vacuum!! Thank you SO much!! :)