20 Most Recent Bissell 3576 CleanView II Bagless Upright Vacuum Questions & Answers

Hi - here are a few tips!
If the filters are washable they have to be dried completely before putting back into the machine, otherwise you're damaging your vacuum by putting in damp filters which won't do much but put back the stale smell into the home. Generally washing filters should be done with a little washing up liquid, washed out, rinsed, drip dry and dried over 24 hours to room temperature naturally (not on a radiator or heater).
Faster drying should employ the use of a low temperature tumble dryer with the filters placed in a pillow case with a towel added to prevent banging off the sides of the electric dryer when in operation.
Also, whilst the filters are drying take off the main hose of the Clearview and wash it out with washing powder with the hose laid in the bath. Alternatively put wet wipes or cleaning wet wipes down the hose with a stick to get out all matter of dirt - clearview hoses are the worst for stinking especially if you have pets. That should improve the general way of your vacuum and giving it a more neutral smell. Also when everything is dried out inclduing the hose, sprinkle some bicarbonate of soda around so that the vacuum picks it up and neutralises previous odours that the vacuum had from the beater bar/floor head.

Possible the motor is burnt out. Before you throw the machine out take the bottom off and see if the belt is stuck or burnt or the brushes might be siezed. Just a thought.

There is a belt that turns the brush.

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Hi Janet. Thank you for asking this question. Your vacuum wasn't designed with a brush on/off switch so having the brush continually spin is normal for your vacuum.

Hi Chris! Lock the vacuum in the upright position, set the height adjustment to the desired setting, then recline the handle for the change to be made.If you continue having difficulty, you may want to have one of our Authorized Service Centers inspect your vacuum.Here's a quick link to help you locate one in your area: http://www.bissell.com/service-centers/?cid=ccsocial

Hi Marjorie! I know how frustrating this must be. You may want to have your vacuum inspected by one of our Authorized Service Centers. Here's a quick link to help you locate one in your area:

http://www.bissell.com/service-centers/?cid=ccsocial

Hey, you may want to have a BISSELL Authorized Service Center inspect your vacuum. Here's a quick link to locating one in your area:

http://www.bissell.com/service-centers/?cid=ccsocial

Your belt may be broken, your dirt cup may be full, or you may need to clean your filters. Look at these areas and you can find addional troubleshooting at this link (just select the type of vacuum you have in the dropdown menu): http://www.bissell.com/faqs/?c=330&sc=345&cid=ccsocial

The brushes always turn on this unit, therefore the belt is probably stretched out to the point that there is no tension. When the unit is reclined the brush is probably stopping on the carpet as the unit drops slightly to the surface it is on. I recommend replacing the belt. You can find it at this link: http://www.bissell.com/parts/?sc=part&productid=2421&partid=4680&cid=ccsocial

it could be the filter or on this unit, one of the other 2 filters. The most common overlooked filter on this unit is the filter in the pull out tray under the bagless container. I would suspect that is the culprit cutting off your suction. Pull it out and wash the filter, wash the other 2 filters in your unit as well. Warm water and soap, little bit of bleach to kill the smell and LET THE FILTERS DRY BEFORE PUTTING THEM BACK INTO THE UNIT. I cannot stress that part enough. Good luck!!

Check to see that the brusk is turning, if not you have a broken belt. You did not say if you were having issues with the hose and attachments, using it to vacuum the floor or both. If both are working less than normally you probably have filter issues, there are four filters on your machine. The Bissell web-site lists those filters and belt.

Hi there,

Well the problem happens due to the belt If the belt not installed correctly, the rubber belt will grate against one of the components in the roller brush housing. The friction of the belt against the housing produces a pungent burning odor. To correct this you need a right belt, each vacuum cleaner manufacturer produces specific belts for specific machines. An incompatible belt installed on the vacuum cleaner will cause the belt to break or burn.

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Here is a tip that I wrote about my Bissel but I bet you have the same problem and the hose is clogged...

Bissell Bagless Upright Vacuum not working

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The most probable cause is improper tension on the belt. What would cause this problem is the wrong belt, or improper adjustment of belt. Once installed, the belt should only move slightly when pushed down by your finger. Too loose and the belt won't rotate the brush and will quickly burn out. Too tight and it will cause excessive stress on the motor and shorten it's lifespan.
Another problem could be that the belt wasn't centered properly. When the new belt is installed, the brush needs to be manually rotated a few times to center it. This will prevent it from getting caught in or on a part of the power head, thus quickly breaking or melting.
If you still have problems you may need to take it to a reliable service center.