How to Repair a Bissell® 801004 Carpet Cleaner - Part 1 of 9 - Information & Repair Tools

Bissell® Model #809004

By Gary Boutin

Tools and Supplies:
Bissell® 8010 Carpet Cleaner

We own the Bissell® Model # 801004 Carpet Cleaner. Parts are not available any longer for this carpet cleaner because this it is over ten years old. The first owner, barely used the machine and we acquired it for another seven years. We have fur babies (canines) and they both shed regularly. The only regular maintenance was cleaning the water tank after afterwards and removing the dogs hair on the bottom side of the unit. Once the motor belt was replaced a simple matter but it took some time to find it in the repair manual. Now seven years later, the Bissell® carpet cleaner keeps shutting off and overheats. These nine posts will show how the Bissell® Carpet Cleaner was repaired. Internet links will added to all these post to add another aspect of how people repair their machines.

This post shows the five steps showing warranty information for units under one year. The other five steps shows the hand and power tools needed to repair the Bissell® 8010 Carpet Cleaner that is over ten years old.

1	This icon is located on the Bissell® Floor Nozzle Window	If your unit is under one year please check the information below. See # 2 through # 5. All information about the warranty was obtained from the Bissell® Internet pages.
2	Model #809004	First the model number is needed, if its not in your paperwork, remove the water dispensing bucket. Place the carpet cleaner on its side.
3		Then turn over the carpet cleaner on its side and the model number and serial number is on the Bissell® Base Assembly (bottom) of this unit. If your Bissell® unit is under 30-days there is a return policy to help resolve the problem. To have Bissell® repair your model number is needed.
4		The model number and serial number are on the same black line. Underneath the arrow. Note: Your model will not have the arrow or the type above the arrow. If you need to talk to Bissell call their support number 1-800-237 -7691. Support days are Monday through Friday: 8 am to 10 pm (ET) and Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm (ET).
5		The information also gives this unit is for home type use.  Bissell® products do provide a 5-year extended warranty as long as the unit is registered within 28 days of purchase otherwise the warranty is 3-months.
6		The tool required to repair the carpet cleaner. Aviation snips, 7/32 drill bit, electrical tape, flat tipped pliers, Phillips #2 screwdrivers, plumbers tape, needlenose pliers, wire cutters, wire splicers and portable vacuum.
7		This wire cutter and needlenose pliers was used to open and close the tubing clamps
8		Ryobi 18-Volt Cordless Drill with a Ryobi Titanium 7/32 drill bit. This tool can be purchased at Home Depot.
9		Lineman Splicers used to cut the clear water lines. Better than scissors.
10		A metal anvil provides a hard surface to assemble parts.
11		Electrical tape used to hold the new repair fixes in place and secure the clear tubing in place.
12		The living room floor was the bench for repairing the carpet cleaner. Other tools not listed above are drill kit, hard wire, small flashlight, super glue, vice grips®, and camera to show the parts order in reverse.

How To Repair a Bissell® 801004 Carpet Cleaner:

• Part 1 of 9 - Information and Repair Tools
• Part 2 of 9 - Remove External Parts and Floor Brush
• Part 3 of 9 - Removing Handle, Window Base and Hood Housing
• Part 4 of 9 - Parts Identification and Flow Indicator Base
• Part 5 of 9 - Drilling and Inserted Compression Sleeve
• Part 6 of 9 - Gluing and Attaching Brass Sleeve
• Part 7 of 9 - Flow Base Fit, Elevator Lever Arm and Hood Repair
• Part 8 of 9 - Reinstall The Vacuum Parts
• Part 9 of 9 - Putting The Bissell To Work Cleaning the Couch

Update: DIY Advisor has New blogs check them today:

• Handyman Blog: DIY Advisor
• DIY Advisor Sitemap
• Food Blog: From Kiwis To Pistachios
• Food Blog Sitemap
• Tool Blog: DIY Advisor Toolbox
• Tool Blog Sitemap
• Artwork Blog: Light in Dark Artwork
• Artwork Blog Sitemap
• Class-A Tests: DIY Class-A Drivers License Tests
• Class-A Tests Sitemap: Class-A Sitemap
• DIY Poem: DIY Poem Meter Blog
• DIY Poem Sitemap: DIY Poem Sitemap

• Cookie Alert: European Union laws requires that you know that this blog uses cookies. If you are concerned about this please click here to see how Google uses this information.

Note: The DIY Advisor assumes no liability for omissions, errors or the outcome of any jobs. The reader must always exercise reasonable caution, follow current codes and regulations that may apply, and is urged to consult with a licensed contractor if in doubt about any steps on these posts. All names were changed to protect client's privacy. DIY Advisor. Reproduction of site content including photos without permission prohibited. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2011-