Why did it lose power during use

http://www.fixya.com/support/t10109120-oreck_vacuum_notRepair. Sometimes the belt on a vacuum cleaner eventually cracks or splits, causing the vacuum to lose suction, which can cause dirt to blow back out of the unit during use. To investigate, disconnect power and lower the cleaner head, then turn the vacuum cleaner over and remove the belt cover on the cleaning head._picking_up

sure you can eve replace it by your self buy a long 3 meters thick electric wire buy a plug socket for it and open the screws of the vacuum cleaner face at the back of power plug socket you will find tow screws install the pair of wires on the pair of socket
test the cleaner
then assemble back

Check your breaker(s) When the power goes out and is out for a while before it comes back on, sometimes the sudden demand for power can click breakers off. Yo don's say if you are gas or electric. If gas, and you have electronic ignition, you may need to reset the device. If it is electric controlled but has a pilot, the pilot may have gone out - relight it. If it is electric, you may have to check the elements with your volt/ohm meter. Check the contunity of the elements (with the power off of course) and then turn the power on and check the voltage at the elements. They could have burned out (I doubt it but cannot dismiss with out checking)

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Hello,
DO NOT TURN ON THE KIRBY ANYMORE UNTIL YOU GET THIS FIXED!!! (not even to show someone what it sounds like)

Your carbon brushes are worn out and will cause damage to the armature if you run the machine before they are replaced..

You can use my guide for replacing the power switch to break the Kirby down and allow you to get to the carbon brushes to replace them.


http://reviews.ebay.com/REPLACING-THE-POWER-SWITCH-ON-ANY-KIRBY-G-SERIES-VACUUM_W0QQugidZ10000000003752018

Hope this helps,
Marci

I have seen this many times. It is either a bad connection or a break in the wire. Turn it on and flex the wire and connection until you can reproduce it dependably. Then you will know what it is and where.
It is very aggravating. You need to fix it soon, before you take to jumping up and down on it and bust the wand and the power head also.

When the pump loses prime, you just turn of the unit, turn it back on and wait about a minute before pulling the trigger. The pump establishes prime when you first turn it on, but you need to wait long enough to let it get all the air out.

you could try GOOP adhesive

Indeed, losing directions can be quite frustrating. Below, I did some research and found a website which has most Bissell Vacuum cleaner manuals and directions online

http://homeappliance.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/bissell/bissell_product_list.html?s=gg314159

Hope this helps.
FerrariXP

Check the hose and see if it has a clog, also the hose at the bottom. The filters may be clogged, make sure they are clean and that air flows thru them, if not then replace them.

If the motor started to run slow, then stopped, it may have seized and will have to replaced.