Easy fix for a leaky Hoover Smartwash Solution Tank Valve

[cyberheath]

Thank you! I followed instructions to put solution container cap on tightly, walked away for a minute and half the tank solution was on my brand new wood floor. And thanks to everyone else who replied. It helps to know it wasn't just me and that there is a fix.

[juliamazz]

Thank you! I just tried this and worked wonderfully. It’s sad that my machine is barely 2 months old, used 4 times and it started leaking. I lost almost an entire reservoir of Hoover cleaning solution before I noticed the puddle on my floor. Thanks again !

[ajweibe]

Thanks for this. I just bought this unit and ran into that exact issue. I ended up using a few layers of really good plumbers tape and that solved the issue!

[ssmbourne]

Thank you!!! Mine actually took three rubberbands but my Hoover is a different style. It works!!! It is irritating because I haven't had mine even six months so I hope Hoover sees this and gets embarrassed that it took a customer's creativity to fix it! Thank Again! I'm off to wash my carpet!

[jenifriend]

Thank you so much. I'm going to try this. I was so angry that my machine was already not working. Soap all over the floor. Leaking out the bottom. I hope this works... Yes it worked and I only had one rubber band! I am so relieved. Nothing worse than wanting to start a project and having something not working

[williamdolan]

Thank You! Wendy. I had a problem with leaking during my first time using it. I took your elastic plan
and used Plummer’s tape instead and it worked. Adapt and overcome!

[melissafurtado]

THANK YOU!!!!
Fresh out of the box yesterday and lost the whole tank of solution as it started pouring out immediately. I can’t wait to get home and try this out.

[Randy-cvwo]

Thank you, I was so frustrated with the Hoover shampooing machine I almost took it back to Walmart. You saved me time and frustration, God bless you.

[Clarisse_Cruz]

Thank you! I used Teflon tape and it stopped the leak!

[alexrancier]

Thanks! I just had a very bad taste with Hoover customer service on Friday because of this issue which obviously seems like a manufacturer defect. They told me my warranty was void because I used the Bissell brand solution, which probably caused the issue. This is the last Hoover I will buy just for that lame excuses from their service REP. A carpet cleaning solution shouldn't cause this issue regardless of the brand because that's the primary purpose.

Manufacturer Defect that the company is trying to push customers away. I’ll recommend everyone to buy Bissell.

[bluebear]

mine too! i came home one day, and all this water was on my carpet! About 2 months old as well. I was going to buy a new piece but figured it would break too, so googled it and found you. Will try it!

[BryantCarr]

Thank you! I also sadly discovered mine was leaking "out of the box". I ended up with a full tank of solution in two spots of my carpet before realizing this was a definte problem. After watching your video, I was able to resolve the same with a few turns of plumbing tape though. Good thing the unit was marked down significantly, but still something they should absolutely resolve at the factory. No QC department Hoover?

[mollygerson]

You are my hero Wendy!!! I just so happened to have 2 of those blue rubber bands in my junk drawer too! 😭😁

[jinman]

You're a true hero! I was even shocked to find I had the same blue rubber bands in my junk drawer😂 no more leaking!

[stephenschrader]

This is really nice. I bought a #19 O-ring (1.25" OD / 1" ID) and put it in the cap. That also seems to work.

[christybreyman]

I knew there was a reason for saving those rubber bands! Thank you so much for sharing this info. It was so easy and fixed my leaking solution problem perfect! I agree with the previous comment stating you are a HERO!!!❤❤

[sheighz]

Holy moly! Thank God for you and You Tube, of course. I was pitchin’ a fit about this leaky solution tank. Easy peasy fix.

[robertgarcia]

Thanks, literally just purchased my smart wash the other day and I didn’t notice it leaking at first, but I noticed today when I was cleaning my stairs and it leaked onto the tile downstairs. I use the bissell solution but if I ever call customer service I’ll be sure to say I use their approved hoover solution 🤣

[SAlvizo]

I tried the rubber bands but they didn’t seem to get a good seal so I tried something else instead. A single rubber O-ring that I had in the garage. Works perfectly. Suction seems like it’s working better as well now. Thanks.

[FaithKellerfrkeller]

Thank you Wendy!!!
Going to try this right now. plumbers tape only work for a short time.