How to clean the Turbo Brush on a Bissell Cleanview Helix vacuum

The Bissell Cleanview Helix is an upright vacuum that comes with several attachments.  One of them is the Turbo Brush, which is useful for vacuuming steps and narrow places.  If the Turbo Brush gets clogged with hair or dirt, it can prevent the brush from spinning.  Cleaning the Turbo Brush is a regular part of maintaining the vacuum, and is easy to do.

1. Remove the screws

There are two screws on the bottom of the Turbo Brush, near the neck.  Remove these screws with a Phillips screwdriver.

2. Remove the cover

With the screws out, pop the clear plastic cover off.  (It snaps in on the end closest to the brush.)

3. Remove the brush

The brush is mounted onto the frame by a black plastic end cap on either side.  Pull the brush straight up and remove it from the frame.  The end caps may fall off; if they don't, remove them yourself.

With the end caps off, slide the brush out from the belt.

4. Clean the brush

You can probably pull most of the dirt and debris off of the brush's bristles and teeth by hand.  If there's hair wrapped around the brush, cut it off with scissors.  Once you've removed all of the dirt from the brush, rinse it with water and let it dry.

5. Clean the rest of the unit

Hair and other debris may also get stuck in the timing belt or on the gear.  Inspect the rest of the Turbo Brush unit for dirt.  All parts of the unit can be rinsed off with water.

6. Reassemble the Turbo Brush

Once everything is clean and dry, slide the belt back onto the teeth of the brush (while keeping it attached to the gear).  Put the end caps back onto either end, with the flat side of each end cap facing down.  Put the brush back onto the frame, and slide each end cap down into the slot on either side.

With the belt and brush back in place, make sure everything is installed correctly.  Turn the gear by hand -- the brush should spin freely.

Reattach the clear plastic cover by latching the tab on the front end of the cover (closest to the brush) under the protrusion on the bottom frame, then pushing the cover down until it is flush with the bottom piece.  Secure the top and bottom with the two screws.

🛈 The Turbo Brush pictured above is green.  Some models may be red (or another color) but they all contain the same parts and come apart the same way.

(Originally published on Helium.com, 2011)

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How to replace the brush roller on a Bissell 3750-T Lift-Off Revolution bagless upright vacuum

The steps below will walk you through replacing the brush roller (P/N 2036619, 2032085 or 2032074 depending on the color) on a Bissell 3750 series vacuum, such as the 3750-T Lift-Off Revolution.

- Turn the vacuum over so you're looking at the bottom, where the brush is exposed.
- Remove the six long screws.
- Remove the two short screws behind the metal wheel holder.
- Remove the plastic wheel guard.
- Slide the brush roller out from the left. (The belt will be on the right.)
- Install the new brush roller from the left to the right, looping the belt around the right side of the brush roller.
- Reattach the plastic wheel guard.
- Reinstall and tighten all eight screws.

Bissell 32076 Post Motor HEPA Filter price comparison

The Bissell 32076 post motor HEPA filter fits multiple Bissell vacuum models.  If you need a new 32076 filter for a compatible Bissell model -- such as the 1044 PowerGlide Pet Vacuum, the 18M9W Rewind CleanView Pet Vacuum, or the 6591 PowerTrak Revolution -- here are some current onliine prices:

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The Bissell Style 1008 filter pack comes with a pleated post-motor filter and a foam pre-motor filter that fit many CleanView vacuum models, including the CleanView Deluxe Vacuum with OnePass (model 2410) and CleanView Plus Vacuum with OnePass (model 3918), among others.

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How to replace the headlight bulb on a Bissell 3750-T Lift-Off Revolution bagless pet vacuum

The Bissell 3750-T Lift-Off Revolution Bagless Pet Vacuum uses a small 15-watt headlight to illuminate dark or hard-to-see areas.  If this bulb ever burns out, it's an easy task to replace it, and the only tool you'll need is a Phillips screwdriver.

A new bulb, part #203-1007, can be purchased online from Bissell.com for just $1.95 (plus shipping).  The website has a downloadable maintenance guide available on the bulb's description page that shows you how to install that bulb, but the guide applies to other Bissell models that use the same headlight bulb, not the 3750-T model.  The models described in the maintenance guide have the bulb installed in a different way, and nothing is screwed down, unlike with the 3750-T.

To remove the old bulb, first push down on the long yellow button (it may be another color on some models) on top of the vacuum canister, where it reads, "Press, Grab & Go."  Then pull the canister out, away from the vacuum, and off the base.  Set it aside somewhere safe.

Next, recline the vacuum handle by pushing down on the black foot pedal on the rear side of the vacuum and pushing the handle backwards.  Once the black canister base pops up, the screw securing the headlight cover will be exposed.  Remove this screw with a Phillips screwdriver, then remove the clear plastic headlight cover and set it aside.

Now you'll have access to the headlight bulb.  To remove the bulb, push it in, toward the left side of the vacuum, and turn it counter-clockwise to release it from its holder.  Then pull the bulb out, toward the right side of the vacuum, and remove it.

To install the new bulb, simply push it into the holder with the small round knob on the bulb case lined up with the slot in the holder, and once it's as far in as it will go, turn it clockwise to lock it in place.  Then you can reattach the headlight cover by inserting the two tabs on the front of the cover into the holes in the vacuum base and then pushing the cover into place.  Screw it back in, and then stand the vacuum straight up by pulling the handle forward.  Reinstall the canister by placing it onto the black canister base and then pushing it backward until it snaps into place.

(Originally published on Helium.com, October 2012)

How to replace the headlight bulb on a Bissell Cleanview Helix vacuum cleaner

Many vacuum cleaners now use headlight bulbs to allow you to see under beds or tables, or into dark corners when you are vacuuming.  Eventually these bulbs will burn out, and usually when they do it's not too hard to replace them.  Below are instructions for replacing the bulb on a Bissell Cleanview Helix vacuum (model 82H1 and others).  If you need to get a replacement bulb, part #203-1297, you can order one online from Bissell.com for $1.95.

The headlight is located on the front of the vacuum, just above the height selector knob.  It sits behind a protective clear plastic lens.  Before beginning the replacement process, be sure that the vacuum is turned off and unplugged.  You'll need a long thin flathead screwdriver and a small or medium Phillips screwdriver.

There is a tab on the right side of the plastic lens (as you are looking at it from the front of the vacuum), right next to a narrow hole in the lens.  To remove the lens, slip a flathead screwdriver (or long thin knife) into that hole, and then push it to the left so that you are pushing the tab in.  While you are pushing to the left, force the lens out slightly, to release the tab from where it snaps into the vacuum.

Now you can remove the plastic cover by pulling it straight out.  (You may have to wiggle it slightly.)  With the cover removed, the headlight bulb will be exposed.

The bulb assembly is held down by one screw.  Remove this screw with a small Phillips screwdriver, then you can pull the headlight out slightly to have more room to work.  Be careful not to pull too hard, to avoid damaging the electrical wire.

The bulb can be removed by simply sliding it straight out from the holder.  The new bulb is inserted the same way -- just slide it right in.  Then sit the bulb assembly back on the frame so that the hole in the plastic assembly lines up with the hole in the frame, and screw it back on.

The only thing left is to reattach the plastic lens cover.  Slide the left side of the cover into the vacuum frame first, and then push the right side in.  The tab should make a "click" sound as it snaps into place.

(Originally published on Helium.com, November 2012)

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Vacuum cleaner review: Bissell Cleanview Helix upright vacuum

When it comes to buying a new vacuum, the choices are almost limitless.  If you've decided to go with a standard upright vacuum, the Bissell Cleanview Helix (model 82H1) is a good choice.

The Cleanview Helix is a powerful 12-amp vacuum with plenty of features and capabilities.  Rather than using a bag, it uses a removable dirt cup that fills with dirt and debris (so you don't have to buy new bags).  The vacuum has two main filters -- one that sits below the dirt cup and can be cleaned as needed, and a HEPA filter on the side that can't be cleaned and must be replaced.

The Cleanview is not a lightweight vacuum (it weighs 16 pounds) and carrying it up a flight of stairs can be a chore.  But it packs a lot of power and does a great job of picking up whatever is in its path.  It has variable settings for low carpet, high carpet, or a bare floor (ie. tile).  Mounted on the front of the vacuum is a small headlight -- very helpful for vacuuming under beds or tables, or in dimly-lit rooms.

Emptying the dirt cup is easy.  It's transparent, so you can look in from the outside and see when the cup is getting full.  When it does fill up, all you have to do is unlatch it, remove it, dump it, and lock it back in.  But sometimes dirt and dust can also get stuck above the dirt cup, and when that happens you'll have to lay the vacuum on its back when removing the dirt cup, then scoop out all of the debris from above it.  The outside of the vacuum can become dusty as well, but a damp cloth will clean it off.

A hose attachment comes with the vacuum and is conveniently stored right in the back -- easy to pull out and use and then put back in.  There is also a turbo brush attachment which makes vacuuming the stairs easy, an upholstery attachment, and an extension tube for the hose.  The power cord for the vacuum reaches 27 feet, so you can do several rooms without having to unplug the vacuum and plug it in somewhere closer.

The Cleanview Helix's main drawback is its weight, making it a good vacuum for one-story residences, but not so good for multi-floor homes.  Other than its weight, this is a good vacuum that will run for years.

(Originally published on Helium.com, April 2011)