The indicator light on the Shark Flex DuoClean is malfunctioning. Problem solved!

There are a few different lights on your Shark vacuum.It's usually a problem with your vacuum that the light is flashing.

The brush roll isn't spinning if the Shark vacuum light is flashing.The brush roll is jammed or the vacuum is overheating if the red lights are on.The vacuum might not be in Carpet Mode.

Something needs to be fixed and there are flashing lights.Some cases might require repairing the vacuum or replacing a broken part, but most cases can be solved with basics.We will look at what flashing lights mean and what needs to be done to fix them.

There are different types of lights on your vacuum.Knowing how to fix your vacuum is dependent on knowing what type of light it is.It will save you a lot of time if you know that a red light is indicative of overheating.

There is a light on the vacuum head.When the brush roll is jammed, this light will tell you.There will be a couple of headlights, but they will work the same.

The light most likely means that the vacuum is overheating, if you have been vacuuming for a while.If you just started vacuuming and the vacuum isn't working, then it's probably the brush roll.

Since brush roll issues prevent you from vacuuming since it won't spin when the lights are on, it should be easy to tell what the problem is.

Let the vacuum rest for 45 minutes if you think it is overheating.Try vacuuming again once it has cooled down.The vacuum should work fine if it was overheating.

Turn the vacuum over if you can't see the brush roll.The roll is likely to tangle with hair or rug fibers.There are things around the roll that need to be removed.If you need to use scissors, be careful not to damage the machine.

If your vacuum isn't working right after you try all of these options, you should try the steps listed at the end of the article.

The vacuum head is on top of the headlights.They can light up the area in front of you, but they can also alert you to something wrong with your vacuum.

There is usually a jam when the headlights on the vacuum are on.This is accompanied by a brush roll that won't spin.

You can open the door above the brush roll by pressing the Access Brush Roll buttons.Push the door back into place when you hear a click.The sides of the door need to be put in place.

Make sure the floor setting is set to carpet mode.If the brush roll is spinning, turn on the vacuum.

There are buttons for carpets and hard floors in most Shark vacuums.The buttons will flash if something isn't working.

Allow the vacuum to cool down for 45 minutes if the lights are alternating.The vacuum needs to be cleaned after it is cooled down.The vacuum needs to be tested after it has been cleaned.You may need to get it fixed if it is still malfunctioning.

It is a battery-related problem if the lights are flashing at the same time.It is possible for batteries to get overheated so allow the battery to cool down completely.Let the battery fully charge after it has cooled.

Once the battery is fully charged, test it out.If you still have problems, it might be a problem with the charger that needs to be fixed or replaced.

When your vacuum isn't working, the first thing you should do is fix it.In the long run, it can save you a lot of money.If you have problems with your vacuum, follow these steps to try to fix it yourself instead of buying a new one.

Common problems will be listed in most manuals.If there are lights on your vacuum, you should read the manual to see if the problem has been solved.

Before you try to clean or test the vacuum, allow it to cool down.Sometimes cooling down is the only step you need to take for a vacuum to work again after being overheated.

If your vacuum does not have a battery, make sure the cord is plugged into the correct outlet.Plugging in a lamp can be used to test the outlet.The outlet needs to be replaced if the vacuum and lamp don't turn on.

If your vacuum still has flashing lights after you've tried all of the suggestions in this article, you may need to replace it.Some problems need more to be solved.You can contact the manufacturer to find out what you need to do next, or you can go to a local repair shop.