Is This Dangerous To Do

[jennyjoan]

If you are hoovering and leave it on the run but you know staying at the one spot whilst you perhaps you do another quick job - like running up the stairs quickly to turn off a tap (something quick) - is that bad for your hoover.

[jno]

not if it's only for a minute, just make sure it doesn't suck the tapestries off your walls and the net curtains from your windows.

[RATTER15]

I don't see it doing any harm, however, I can't see any reason to not turn it off when leaving it!

[jennyjoan]

thanks jno but I did do this last week with a new hoover - came downstairs went onto hoover when smoke came out of the hoover and of course broke down.

[anneasquith]

Nice to see Ratter ..

[jno]

a new hoover has no business breaking down

https://cleanerstalk.com/what-to-do-if-your-vacuum-is-smoking/

[Prudie]

Well with some type then yes it couldld cause a prolem. I know my cordless stick would have a meltdown. When it's sucking in one place then by not being moved it won't be able to draw enough air in and will get hot and bothered.

[jennyjoan]

sorry forgot upright corded - wouldn't have cordless about me - the fact you have to keep a digit on the trigger of the vacuum would exhaust me.

That's ok - guys - perhaps I could have left it smokin' hot for too long

[Prudie]

Then mine isnt called that. It is a cordless upright with a switch on the base.

[jennyjoan]

well Prudie may I ask the make of yours as my cousin and few friends (what is left of them) have dyson cordless and you have to constantly have to keep your finger on the trigger and I do have puny little hands and arms (hands haven't grew from I was about nine years old)

[Paigntonian]

Wow. There's nothing like an existential threat. Just turn it off.

[Zacs-Master]

G tech cordless have a foot switch.

[Zacs-Master]

I’ve no idea why your asking if it’s bad for your hoover. You left yours on and it broke. Surely that’s your answer?

[jennyjoan]

it is paigy cos it really did happen and if the hoover caught fire it was my fault -

[jennyjoan]

because it'll teach me a lesson when I get my next new one - and I won't ever ever do it again. hoovers and me don't get along unfortunately.

sorry folks if yous are all upset about a wee question about a wee hoover.

won't ask again I promise

[Zacs-Master]

So why ask?

[Zacs-Master]

Ok, fair enough.