Black and Decker hand vac problem

Jan 29, 2023 Last reply: 3 years ago 9 Replies

Anyone had this problem before? PHV1800 Series 2 retractable handheld vacuum unit was working fine until we took filter out for emptying/cleaning. When we put it back, it does three times the speed and makes five times the (now almost unbearable) noise that it did before. AND seems less efficient. The adjustable switch does still control speed but now virtually all settings except the slowest seem way too loud/fast.



This is a very simple device in which there are only 3 parts and no way I can see for getting re-assembly wrong?? The manual only says to be careful to lock the parts in place and all parts do seem to be fully locked all-the-way both before closing and after re-opening.



Is there something obvious I am missing please?


All the symptoms point to the filter being installed incorrectly or being damaged. If you remove the filter entirely does it behave the same?

There seem to be two messages in response which I have not received?????

or being

Interesting: The filter does seem loose but it doesnt seem to tighten (only the outer holder tightens on ITS four flanges). It must be broken. I did see this but thought that it tightens on the pusher which holds the outer cover plate on.

Three times the speed usually means no air flow, some kind of blockage.

Try putting your hand over the nozzle so it can't get any air. Normally the speed will shoot up. I suspect it won't change.

I guess I heard that sound but didn't think about it. What accounts for its speeding up. Confused. I thought the motor turned as fast as it could regardless.

I'll have to think about this for a while. A long while, I think.

I've done that many times, but I haven't vacuumed anything for years. Except at the car wash. When it warms up I'll check there. (I know where my own vacuum is but it's sort of buried.)

Just ask the cleaning lady when she comes over. :-)

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