Bissell Vacuum cleaner Parts — Browse All Models

Common Bissell vacuum replacement parts

• Beater bar. The beater bar is a cylinder covered with rows of bristles. As the brush roll spins, the bristles lift dirt from the carpet fibers.
• Exhaust filter. The exhaust filter traps particles exhaust air from the dirt collection chamber.
• Suction motor. The suction motor rotates the vacuum fan assembly to create suction.
• Vacuum bag. The vacuum bag collects the dust and dirt that the vacuum cleaner sucks up.

How to troubleshoot your Bissell vacuum cleaner when it's not suctioning well

A weak suction motor, full vacuum bag, clog in the suction air path, dirty vacuum exhaust filter or leaky vacuum hose can prevent your Bissell vacuum cleaner from suctioning well.

Check the collection bag first, because the vacuum can’t sucked up dirt efficiently when the bag is full. Empty the bag if it’s full. On a vacuum model that uses a single-use collection bag, replace the collection bag when it’s full.

If your Bissell vacuum cleaner uses an exhaust filter, a clogged exhaust filter will prevent suction air from flowing through the vacuum efficiently. Check the exhaust filter and replace it if it’s dirty.

Check the suction air path for a clog. Debris in the nozzle, hose or an internal pipe in the vacuum can inhibit suction air flow, so remove any debris that you find blocking the suction air path. Follow the directions in your owner's manual for cleaning internal vacuum parts.

For a Bissell canister vacuum, holes in the vacuum hose can diminish suction air flow through the nozzle. because air gets sucked through hose holes instead of the nozzle. Replace the vacuum hose if it has holes.