Can I use my vacuum cleaner after it got wet?
Filed in Maintenance & Repairs on Jun.21, 2000
blueyonder asked:
My vacuum cleaner got wet after our basement flooded ( a few inches of standing water). the vacuum cleaner got wet in the process. it is totally dry now, but not sure if it would be safe to use as I do not want to get electrocuted.
Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go
My vacuum cleaner got wet after our basement flooded ( a few inches of standing water). the vacuum cleaner got wet in the process. it is totally dry now, but not sure if it would be safe to use as I do not want to get electrocuted.
Vacuum Cleaners 2 Go
June 23rd, 2000 at 10:46 pm
Open up your vacuum to the air for about a week to be on the safe side to make sure it is perfectly dry. Then plug it in ,turn it on and stand next to the wall socket you plugged it into.
If it starts smoking buy a new vacuum.
Neither smoke, sparks or flame, clean house..
June 24th, 2000 at 11:42 am
make sure it is totally dry as above mentioned…
Also make sure you have a good mains switch that has a trip switch on it - hopefully that will prevent you getting shocked..
if you are still unsure call out an elecrtician to do the deed