Hi,has anyone have any ideas as to what is wrong with my Mum's hoover it's a pure power U3485001 model type QUO1.
It has started to start and stop there is no continuous running
from the motor.Any ideas appreciated.

Ross Forsythe, April 2007

Hi Ross
It sounds to me like the switch needs replacing as it is not making proper contact. By now it has probably stopped working all together. Hoover parts I believe are guaranteed for five years but you have to pay a callout charge. Alternatively you can take off the top part of the Hoover (only about four screws!) take out the switch compartment and take it in to the specialists. By doing this it might make the guarantee void but might still be cheaper than the callout charge!! Hope this is helpful.

Lorraine Barton, April 2007

purepower is notorious for blocking, this would give this problem, this vac has a motor overheat protector if it blocks up the motor stops running, check for any blockages, make sure bag is not too full, if bagless model take out inner cannister and clean,if no sign of blockages, remove filters,2 under bottom of paper bag, 1 at rear of vac, quite large filter, under plastic cover, app 7" x4" remove cover and take out honeycomb filter,leave filters out and try vac again, if this cures problem, replace filters. filter kit costs £7.95, this is for 2 below paper bag and 2 honeycomb filters,1 spare filter, if bagless take out inner sleeve of cannister and do the same test, also if bagless there is a slight chance of faulty motor, not worth repairing, but to be fair to vac, motor can take a lot of hammering,I think you will find more likely to be filters or blockage feel free to e-mail jonsemple@talktalk.net

J.D.S. DOMESTICS SOUTH LANARKSHIRE, April 2007