Hard floors (hardwood, tile, laminate, vinyl).

Again, your manual will explain how long to leave between replacements.. 6.Somewhere Else is Clogged.

The floorhead, hose, and wand are all susceptible to blockages, which can activate the thermal cut-out.Again, it comes back to the blockage disrupting the flow of cool air to the motor.. Something as simple as a clump of pet hair weaving together can cause a blockage.This will usually be accompanied by a change in tone, often a high-pitched whine..

cleaning and maintenance of your vacuum.will help to prevent this from happening.

Untangle hair that’s caught around the brush roll.

blockages in the hose.To speed things up, open windows (if it’s not raining outside) and consider using fans to create extra airflow.. A regular house fan can help with airflow, but a higher volume fan is likely to be more effective.

You may need to use multiple fans for drying a large room.. For small sections of carpet, you can even use a hairdryer to speed up the process – but make sure to continuously move it around to avoid burning the carpet fibres.. Run a Dehumidifier.Water evaporates faster from carpets when the room has a lower humidity.

For this reason, running a dehumidifier in a room with a wet carpet can help it to dry faster.. A dehumidifier will also keep the air humidity lower, which reduces the chance of mould or mildew.Make sure you regularly check the dehumidifier’s tank, as you’ll need to empty it regularly in a damp room..