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DIY & Home Improvement

Captain Zero

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2. Good you know how to work on one

Reply to Beartracks (Original post)

Mon Oct 13, 2025, 09:07 PM

Monday

Because what I've learned is there is no one authorized to work on them. Repair shop I went to said they wouldn't work on it. They said you have to send it to shark. I messed around and got mine going with sheer luck.
But it is still a great vacuum cleaner.

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Anyone got experience with a Shark vacuum cleaner? [View all] Beartracks Monday OP

We own a newish Shark -- I'll keep an eye out for that problem. byronius Monday #1

Good you know how to work on one Captain Zero Monday #2

I was surprised at the sheer amount of disassembly required to access the belt. Beartracks Monday #3

I've got a duo clean detect & no probs- great vac! Why don't you buy a Torx key set? tazcat Monday #4

I will be doing that. I'd likely find more uses for them once I own a set. Beartracks Tuesday #6

I've had a few sharks Bristlecone Monday #5

My soft roller was working until I had the audacity to pop it out and clean it. Beartracks Tuesday #7