Vacuum caught from fire

Literally my vacuum caught fire yesterday and I was wondering if anyone has experienced that and if their carpet was damaged by the fire if they managed to claim anything off the vacuum cleaners company (vax) for instance. Or if it's a home insurance job.

Not sure how to upload a photo of the vacuum actually on fire from my phone but if someone lets me know how then I will for everyone else's amusement.

Literally my vacuum caught fire yesterday and I was wondering if anyone has experienced that and if their carpet was damaged by the fire if they managed to claim anything off the vacuum cleaners company (vax) for instance. Or if it's a home insurance job.

Not sure how to upload a photo of the vacuum actually on fire from my phone but if someone lets me know how then I will for everyone else's amusement.

Would have thought that providing vacuum cleaner is not ancient and as long as you haven't had to carry out any repairs on it, you should contact the manufacturer for advice. They will almost certainly want to examine it, so don't throw it out. Most contents policies cover fire, flood and theft as standard. You should also contact them so that they are aware of what is going on if you intend making a claim.

Was going to contact them when I get home as I need the model number etc. thanks

How exactly did it catch fire? I had a Dyson catch fire once but that was my own fault for trying to be clever by sucking up the ashes from the fire grate before they had really cooled down enough and of course they reignited while spinning at whatever speed those things go at.

Did you burn your knob ???

They will deny any responsibility and try to sweep it under the carpet,let the dust settle then take them to the cleaners.

You could 'pick up' some compensation.

How exactly did it catch fire? I had a Dyson catch fire once but that was my own fault for trying to be clever by sucking up the ashes from the fire grate before they had really cooled down enough and of course they reignited while spinning at whatever speed those things go at.

The girlfriend was hoovering the carpet and she could smell burning and saw flames so she took it outside where I have a lovely picture of it on fire

I got rid of mine Bray, it was just gathering dust.

should be easy getting compo mate, Them people over at Vax are a bunch of sucksers.....

Literally my vacuum caught fire yesterday and I was wondering if anyone has experienced that and if their carpet was damaged by the fire if they managed to claim anything off the vacuum cleaners company (vax) for instance. Or if it's a home insurance job.

Not sure how to upload a photo of the vacuum actually on fire from my phone but if someone lets me know how then I will for everyone else's amusement.

Hang on a minute, you left the hoover to burn the carpet away whilst you took a picture ? Holy smoke

I had a mishap once with my hoover, fell out of the window whilst vaccuming the curtains

Literally my vacuum caught fire yesterday and I was wondering if anyone has experienced that and if their carpet was damaged by the fire if they managed to claim anything off the vacuum cleaners company (vax) for instance. Or if it's a home insurance job.

Not sure how to upload a photo of the vacuum actually on fire from my phone but if someone lets me know how then I will for everyone else's amusement.

Hang on a minute, you left the hoover to burn the carpet away whilst you took a picture ? Holy smoke

Haha no picture was taken outside the house as vacuum was chucked out there. Still no news from vax atm