Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping [Full Fix]

Published by Ahmad Jamal on May 16, 2023

Shark vacuums are increasingly popular when it comes to how great their vacuums are, how versatile they are, and how speechless you’re left after trying some of their top vacuums.

However, even the greatest brands can suffer from problems here and there, and the problem that lured you into this CleanersAdvisor guide is “Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping?” 

But worry not, we’re experts on how to deal with shark vacuum errors and problems, we even have a tens of guides on how to troubleshoot shark vacuum problems and fix them for good.

In this CleanersAdvisor guide, we’ll provide you with every potential cause of your error on Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping.

Afterward, you’ll have a detailed fix to the whole problem, guiding you through every step of the way.

Let’s start by discussing the causes to this problem


Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping

Addressing the elephant in the room, Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping? These are the main causes:

1. Overheating

2. Brush Roller Errors

3. It’s Simply Stuck

4. Dirty Vacuum Sensors

5. Wi-Fi issues

6. Fitting Doors or Panels Poorly Seated

Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping

1. Overheating

An overheating shark vacuum will always lead to the vacuum shutting itself down, to protect its components from further potential damages caused by overheating.

The increasing temperature inside the vacuum can be caused by a handful of errors, but we’ve covered them all in one helpful guide, make sure to check it out.

2. Brush Roller Errors

A handful of errors can occur to your brush roller, it can accumulate dirt and dust then stop working causing the whole vacuum to stop accordingly.

It can also get damaged or clogged, leading to the same aforementioned unwanted result.

Therefore, visit this guide on shark vacuum brush not spinning and you’ll have more information that’ll help you.

3. It’s Simply Stuck

If you’re wondering why does my shark vacuum keep stopping, then it’s maybe the constant blocking of its pre-set path that causes it to stop every now and then.

Facing obstacles here and there around the cleaning path will create unwanted errors in its cleaning routine, and sometimes it’ll block the sensors that provide guidance around the house, causing it to stop accidentally.

4. Dirty Vacuum Sensors

Sensors at the bottom and sides of the vacuum help navigate the robot vacuum, but if they get blocked by dirt, they won’t be able to perform naturally as they should.

A simple fix will be provided by the end of this guide, read through on how to carry it out.

Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping

5. Wi-Fi issues

Wi-Fi issues are more common than anticipated, or should I say “Connection Issues.”

The navigation system inside the robot also relies on receiving orders from the shark vacuum app, and weaker connection to the Wi-Fi will most of the time provide the vacuum with too little information on where to clean next, causing it to stop immediately some times.

6. Fitting Doors or Panels Poorly Seated

The dust bin and battery should always be installed properly into the shark vacuum to keep it from stopping accidentally.

Some users reported that when the battery or dust bin panels weren’t seated properly, they encountered a sudden stop by their shark vacuums.


How to Fix A Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping

1. Check for Obstructions

2. Clean Sensors

3. Check the Bumper

4. Clean the Brushes

5. Replace Filters

6. Reset It

1. Check for Obstructions

Before you set your shark vacuum to run around the house and clean, make sure the pre-set path you provided the shark vacuum with isn’t obstructed by obstacles of any kind.

Larger debris, children toys, large boxes blocking pathways …etc. are well-known obstacles that make it harder for shark robot vacuum to continue working normally without sudden stops.

2. Clean Sensors

As explained in error 4, accumulating dirt over your shark robot vacuum sensors can turn them useless if not attended to in time.

Therefore, the perfect fix would be to use a clean cloth and remove any type of dirt you can find on the bottom or side sensors, to stop the vacuum from accidentally stopping.

3. Check the Bumper

Unexpected stops with your shark robot vacuum can be caused by errors with your bumper.

Here’s a video explaining how to remove then reinstall it properly:

4. Clean the Brushes

Sometimes your shark vacuum brush roll indicator light not on, and you won’t notice the problem to begin with, until it’s too late and you’re facing multiple problems.

Therefore, make sure you clean your brush roller on a regular basis, to avoid encountering such a problem.

Even if you’re not familiar with how to take apart your vacuum in order to clean the brushes properly, here’s a guide that’ll help you do it.

5. Replace Filters

We have not included this as a potential error, but faulty filters can lead to a lot of unexpected errors, including sudden stoppages.

Filters can be damaged and thus will make the regular operations a shark robot vacuum can do, hard to carry out properly.

Therefore, inspect your filters as we explained in the guide we linked for you, and if they’re cut or have visible damages, attend to them and replace them.

Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping

6. Reset It

Resetting the vacuum is the last fix you’ll need to do if it continues to stop without further warning.

Visit our guide on how to reset shark robot vacuum, as it’ll help you restore the default settings that helped you (and the vacuum) suffer no accidental stops here and there.


To Wrap Up

We’ve heard you say “Why Does My Shark Vacuum Keep Stopping?” and we answered.

With a full list of potential causes to your problem, and 6 ways on how to fix it.

In case you still encounter the same issue, we recommend reaching out to shark support and they should provide detailed fix if there’s any.