How to Repair Bissell Carpet Cleaner

Spills happen. That's why it's so nice to have a carpet cleaner readily available to do spot cleaning or to get those high traffic areas into shape before the guests arrive. Home carpet cleaners tend to get a workout, especially in a home with small children or pets. You can perform your own basic repairs on a Bissell carpet cleaner, because of the ease of access and availability of replacement parts.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Phillips head screwdriver
• Replacement brush belt

Clogged Lint Screen

1. Lift the solution tank straight up to remove it from the Bissell carpet cleaner.

2. Remove the cap at the bottom of the solution tank.

3. Remove the insert/hose assembly.

4. Remove visible debris from insert/hose assembly and cap.

5. Rinse cap and insert/hose assembly under running water.

6. Replace insert/hose assembly.

7. Replace cap, tightening by hand.

8. Replace solution tank to back of Bissell carpet cleaner.

Replace the Brush Belt

9. Turn the machine off and unplug.

10. Remove the collection and solution tanks.

11. Lay the machine down to expose the bottom of the carpet cleaner.

12. Unscrew the brush cover with a Philips head screwdriver and remove.

13. Pull off the brush end cap located on the left.

14. Remove the exposed brush belt.

15. Remove the brush.

16. Slide the belt off the motor pulley.

17. Attach replacement belt first to the motor pulley, then the brush.

18. Guide the right end of the brush into the end cap on the right side.

19. Attach the left end cap.

20. Slide brush into place.

21. Replace brush cover and screws.

Resources

• Order replacement parts at Bissell.com

[broyles]

on 11/27/2009 Upon running cold water through the lint screen of the cap-and-insert of my Bissell Proheat 2x model, it managed to fall apart.

Luckily nothing fell down the drain; however, I have yet to successfully put it back together without the bag leaking.

Any suggestions on how to fix this problem? (Don't feel like ordering a new one.)

There's a metal washer, spring, black cylinder/cone seal and a black post.

I've tried to assemble it every way possible and the only way that it will lock back into the cap allows water to leak everywhere.

I could really use some help.