How to Troubleshoot a Hoover Carpet Shampooer

If you have a Hoover carpet shampooer that is giving you trouble, more than likely the problem is something that is easy to fix. There are many different things that you can do to troubleshoot your Hoover carpet shampooer so that you can get it working at optimal performance in no time at all.

1. Check the source of power on your Hoover carpet cleaner to ensure that the outlet in which your carpet cleaner is plugged into is working correctly. If you are using extension cords in between your carpet shampooer and the wall outlet, eliminate them to see if this is the problem, or try another outlet to see if this corrects the problem.


2. Be sure to engage the trigger on your Hoover carpet shampooer as you are cleaning if it seems as though enough cleaner is not being dispersed out onto your carpets. If you have random areas of your carpet that are not as wet as the rest you may not be applying enough pressure to the trigger mechanism during cleaning.


3. Clean out your cleaning solution and dirty water tank regularly. If your Hoover carpet shampooer is giving out an unpleasant odor, this could be due to improper cleaning of your tanks. Water that is allowed to sit inside of your Hoover carpet shampooer can become stagnant and cause your carpet shampooer to release this smell into your home when you are using it. Use a small amount of bleach to clean out your tanks; however, be sure to rinse them out thoroughly before using on your carpet.


4. Check the cleaning brushes on the bottom of your Hoover carpet shampooer if your carpet cleaner does not seem to be cleaning as well as it used to. These brushes can wear down over time and will need to be replaced. If your brushes look worn down, you will need to replace them to solve the problem.


5. Make sure that there is no debris stuck in the suctions area of your Hoover carpet shampooer. This can sometimes happen if the carpet that you are cleaning has not been thoroughly vacuumed before cleaning. Make sure that the suction path is not clogged, and remove any dirt or debris that may be lodged in place preventing your Hoover carpet cleaner from getting adequate suction power.