Hi, as the title suggest I spill around 1-liter water in my floor carpet. I thought just suck up the water using my vacuum, which it did but when I was going to switch the vacuum I smell a burning smell from it. I knew I did some mistake I remove the bag removed the water from the vacuum by tilting it. Now I am concerned if the motor has been blown from water is anyone know did Miele will cover in warranty? and anyone have any suggestion or similar experience
I Sucked Water into My Miele Vacuum Now Giving Burning Smell
agam2104 on 08/01/2019 - 20:53
Last edited 08/01/2019 - 20:53
Last edited 08/01/2019 - 20:53
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Their warranty won’t pay for your mistake. You’ll need to pay for repairs if you want to fix it.
The instruction booklet explicitly said not to use the vacuum on water. Good luck claiming that warranty.
I thought just suck up the water using my vacuum, which it did but when I was going to switch the vacuum I smell a burning smell from it.
Why would you ever think that would be a good idea?
Now I am concerned if the motor has been blown from water is anyone know did Miele will cover in warranty?
No, why would they?
anyone have any suggestion or similar experience
I don't try to suck in water with my vacuum. You're lucky it didn't spark and catch fire…
sucked water into a paper bag? interesting logic
Ever wondered why Bunnings sell workshop vacuums for wet and dry?
You're out of luck mate. Wrong tool for the job. The tell tale signs of water damage will be obvious if you send it in for warranty. You'll just get a bill for wasting their time.
We have a Ryobi wet and dry vacuum but I have never been brave enough to try to use it to suck water/liquids…is this truly safe with these kind of vacuum?
Yes
You have to set them up for wet use. Read the instruction manual.
My dad killed his Dyson vacuuming the wet bathroom floor (to collect hair). The cost of a new motor + labour was 60% of what he paid for it. It is not covered under warranty. Just buy a new one and sell this one for parts on eBay.
Hang on. Forgive me if I'm ignorant here, but I assumed Dysons could suck up somewhat wet items like hair? Is that not true? Which model? I've been using one in my commercial kitchen for nooks and crannies. Not sure of the model the owner bought it and didn't give me the manual either.
well, did it at least made that slurp slurp slurp noise as you were doing it?
Try putting it into a bucket of rice
Yes just dry it out with flour/rice.
Youve ruined it, might be able to save it by pulling it apart and cleaning/checking it. Probably too late though
Sucks to be you
This thread hoovers…
Nope. It Electroluxes…
OP : Hello Miele Support Line I want to claim warranty on my Vacuum, it's motor's blown.
Miele : Yes of course, would you mind telling me what lead up to this issue?
OP : I used it to suck up spilt water.
Miele : <click>
OP : Hello…..Hello?
Sorry OP, warranty doesn't cover damaged done by negligence.
It is kinda general knowledge that electonics + water = disaster unless specially designed for it.
If in doubt check manual/google. Lesson learnt I suppose.Thanks, everyone I just made a mistake As Steven Smith said: "it's OK to be vulnerable. Everyone makes mistakes; it's about the way you respond to it".I will let you how it goes. I will try my luck by sending for repair, is anyone know where is water damage indicator in a Miele vacuum cleaner?
I doubt there is a water damage indicator. It’s not a phone… I reckon it will be very clear to the repairer what happened due to the smell of the motor.
Gutsy is calling.
You're not the first or the last to try this. The manufacturer repair centre will most definitely know what caused the damage once they take the unit apart.
and may make you pay for their time?
it's about the way you respond to it"
Your way seems to be to try and lie to Miele and scam a warranty claim?
My daughter did this and eventually the motor bearings siezed.
I managed to get the cleaner apart and replaced the 2 bearings for about $6. But the job took hours to do as the cleaner was a complete b*****d to get apart.Good to see, this early in the year, a solid entrant for the "top 10 dumb forum posts of the year"
Seriously OP, you are trolling?
Seriously OP, you are trolling?
Nope - Miele Cat and Dog Vacuum - $372.40 Delivered @ Nationwideappliances eBay
And some more for your viewing pleasure:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/379747
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/339770
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/334363Also apparently a history of dodgy behaviour:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/410093#comment-6587640
(Selling movie tickets from Sinemia (movie ticket subscription) via OzB)
That is just out of proportion
1)Accident - Who Is at Fault? One Another Case for OzBargain
In the end, My friend paid 4000 AUD to AAMI insurance as he was at fault.
2)Buyer Paid Schedule Payment of $18500 for Next Day for My Car, but He Wants The Car Today
He was a scammer after calling the cops he went away.
3)Hit by Uninsured Motorist and I Have Only Third Party
I never went an ahead as the hassle was not worth it.
4) Sinema Account's Been Terminated
How selling movie ticket is a dodgy behaviour? Have I cheated anyone. The Sinemia company is a scam company in its own who changes there condition every day and terminated my account without any reason, please know the whole facts before making a DODGY comment.
@agam2104: I didn't link the other posts. But:
Using a subscription service that's personal to yourself, and then selling tickets, is dodgy.
Wanting to claim a warranty with Miele hoping they can't tell the damage was cased by your misuse, is dodgy.
It's not all that extreme, all things considered, but can you seriously say you don't know you're doing the wrong thing?
@HighAndDry: Dodgy or smart ur choice, If this doggy hundred people using 7 /11 fake GPS also doggy ?. In the end, I just want to tell you I will try to save my money if I can, but by not cheating any individual.
but by not cheating any individual.
You realise that companies pass on expenses to their customers, right? Being dodgy is being dodgy - it's something about YOU, not who you're being dodgy towards.
If only there was a vacuum that could be used in wet and dry circumstances… 🤔
You've obviously wrecked it, so try and salvage it before you go and by a new one by finding some vents which provide access to the motor and run the hair dryer into it for a while to dry up any moisture in the motor/wiring. If that doesn't fix it then it's time for a new unit.
The cost of fixing it would be uneconomical.
towels fix water spills, not expensive european vacuums.
still baffles me why OP wouldn't pick a towel weighing few hundred grams, and went for a much heavier vacuum and ended up wrecking it
that (water) would permanently wreck the towel. Warranty VOID
But then he'd have to vacuum the water out of the towel so why bother.
theres no other way to remove water from a towel. Turn your faith away from science forever
You're sucked, I mean, (profanity).
Just an update service centre repaired my Vaccum.
Even when you sicked water in?
How much did it cost?
They charge me nothing , I just told them it not working and it is under warranty
Wow, lucky you
I guess you should just… suck it up?