MY VACUUM CLEANER WON’T STAY ON!

Yuck. That’s the worst. There’s nothing like getting your hopes up with that loud, glorious vacuum cleaner sound and then having your good mood annihilated as the vacuum’s bold roar reduces itself to a whimper.

It’s probably overheating. If it turns on, but won’t stay on, chances are your vacuum cleaner is getting too hot. Unplug your vacuum, wait for a little while (consult your manual if you’re not sure how long,) and then check for obstructions. If it still dies out, you might need to replace a small thermal fuse. Your local vacuum store can sell you the fuse (they’re cheap!) and help you replace it.