my steam cleaner heats up the water but it does not come out through the hose. Is there any way I can repair it instead of chucking it and buying another? C3

C3, August 2006

I had a similar problem with a hand held steam cleaner and I fixed it using a length of thin wire. I ran the wire into the steam delivery hole which cleared a blockage. Be careful that the wire is long enough that you don't burn yourself if the block is suddenly cleared.

Bob, November 2006