While the Vax carpet cleaner range is superb, it isn’t uncommon for them to have issues. One of the most common issues is the Vax carpet cleaner leaking water.
There are many reasons why your Vax carpet cleaner may be leaking water. Perhaps the most common is a broken tank or cleaning hose. Both of these can be replaced easily, although only if you live in the United Kingdom.
Let’s explain a little bit more about why your Vax carpet cleaner may be leaking water, shall we?
Why Does My Vax Carpet Cleaner Leak Water?
Overfilled Water Tank
There are a few reasons why your Vax carpet cleaner may be leaking water.
Firstly, you may have overfilled the water tank. Only ever fill the water tank up to the fill line. Anything beyond that, and there is a good chance that it will start to leak. However, it likely won’t leak too much. You just may notice that the outside of the tank gets a little bit wet.
Broken Tank
In other cases, the tank could be broken. Some people have noted that when their Vax carpet cleaner has been hanging around for a while not really doing anything, it starts to develop a variety of issues. This may be small cracks starting to appear, or it may mean that the seals start to fall apart.
Hose Issues
There may even be issues with the hose. If there is a split in the hose attached to your Vax carpet cleaner, then that water is going to be getting everywhere!
Finally, there may be issues with the seals on your Vax carpet cleaner. However, since these tend to be centered around the hose and the water tank when you replace the tank or the hose, you will be replacing the seals too.
In most cases, it should be pretty simple to tell where the issue with your carpet cleaner is. You should easily be able to see leaks around the hose or in the tank. This, thankfully, makes the problem quite easy to deal with.
Do note that this is not a complete list of everything that could cause your Vax carpet cleaner to leak water. There may be issues elsewhere in the product. This means that if the issue isn’t with the tank or the hose, then there may be an internal problem. This is not something that you will be able to fix yourself.
Can You Fix a Leaking Vax Carpet Cleaner Yourself?
Yes. Because the issue is likely to be with the Vax carpet cleaner’s water tank or the hose, you can just swap them out. Vax sells a ton of spare parts for its products, and the prices are not even that high.
That being said, it is worth pointing out that since Vax is a British company, it is exceedingly difficult to get hold of the spares outside of the UK. If you are in the UK, you are in luck. If you are outside of the UK, then the price may be a little bit higher than you would expect. It is going to be a lot cheaper than replacing the whole Vax carpet cleaner, though.
How much Does a Replacement Vax Tank Cost?
On average, it should cost about £30 to replace your Vax carpet cleaner’s water tank.
It is important to remember that you purchase the right water tank for your specific Vax model.
Over the years, Vax has released a few different carpet cleaners, and there are small variations in the design. If you buy the wrong one, then it probably won’t fit.
How Much Does a Replacement Vax Hose Cost?
A replacement hose for your Vax carpet cleaner is likely to set you back around £15. Again, there are going to be small variations in hoses, so you will want to ensure that you purchase the right hose.
Where Do You Send a Vax Carpet Cleaner To Get Fixed?
You will need to reach out to Vax.
If your product is still within the warranty period, then Vax will give you instructions on returning the carpet cleaner to them.
If your Vax carpet cleaner is not in warranty, then you will need to take the carpet cleaner to a local repair agent. Vax maintains a list of these repair agents on its website.
It is worth noting that, at the time of writing, Vax only has repair agents in the United Kingdom. This means that if you live outside of the country, then it may be incredibly difficult to get your
Vax carpet cleaner fixed. You will need to reach out to the store that sold it to you, and they will need to provide instructions on getting any issues dealt with. This can be a long-winded process, and they still may not be able to help fix the problem.
Final Thoughts
In most cases, if your Vax carpet cleaner is leaking, it isn’t all that serious. It means that the tank or the hose is broken. Both of these can be replaced very cheaply, and it is a job that you can do yourself. If replacing the tank or hose doesn’t seem to do the trick, then there isn’t much more that you will be able to do yourself. Your only choice here is to send the Vax carpet cleaner into Vax for a repair or a replacement.
FAQ
Does Vax Carpet Cleaner Leave Carpet Wet?
The Vax carpet cleaner should leave the carpet a little bit wet. It is more ‘damp’. The carpet should dry in about an hour. Just because your carpet is wet doesn’t mean that your Vax carpet cleaner is leaking.
Why Has My Vax Carpet Cleaner Stopped Working?
Your Vax carpet cleaner can stop working for several different reasons. Water may have leaked inside of the product. The fuse may have blown, or the circuit board inside may not be working correctly. You may need to send your Vax carpet cleaner in for repair.