What to do if your vacuum cleaner smells like burning Turn your vacuum off immediately, then read this.
If your vacuum cleaner smells like burning, it's a sign something mechanical has gone wrong.
In this article, we'll explain exactly what you should do if you smell burning when using your vacuum cleaner.
The first and most important step is to turn off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it from the power outlet.
So inspect the vacuum’s hose, brush roller and filter for blockages such as dust, hair or debris.
