8 months later, the on and off switch doesn't work. I have to plug it to the outlet to work and unplug it to stop. what could be wrong?
1428789
Find your receipt and take it in for service. Once it's looked at They will then tell you to take it where you bought it for a replacement with a similar model. It's considered un repairable.
925709
We have it for over three years and have no problems at all and we still love it. I would say yes, call the manufacturer. Maybe it got plugged?
1697521
I have been having major problems with the switch. It will not turn on by pushing it. I have to plug it in to get it to turn on! I need to look at returning it.
2264042
I had similar trouble. Was about to return and them it suddenly turned on. Have no idea but it has been a year since and working fine. Touch wood.My suggestion - unplug and try after a while. Nothing scientific.
962235
Check the light bulb. It job just a on/off switch. Only thing I can think is lights bulb bad, light switch on the fixture is off, no power to the outlet, or you got a dud. Maybe your GFI button on the outlet is tripped. Sounds like a dud. Try a different outlet.
445604
Mine has lasted a couple of years, but usually by then, the switch itself stops working. It's not made to be very durable, unfortunately. :(
359400
I agree with the other answers. The switch has worked flawlessly since installation (5 months ago).
305253
had mine for several years with no problem - check wires and for good power supply (the transformer that runs it). operate the switch off/on/etc. a couple of times
2127359
If you are comfortable with electronics, just replace the switch. I am thinking at the most $8 and your time.
1299367
Are you kidding?IF IT IS CORDED,PLUG IT IN!!!If it doesn't come on,Try the reset button!!!If it still doesn't come on then there is no power at the outlet!
1534971
Mine works great and has for months with daily use. Have you tried hooking it up to unswitched power to see if it powers up at all? Otherwise sounds like a defect to me.
1870240
Of my 2 lamps, the 1 that I was switching on and off no longer works and the problem is the switch. I've only had this for 3 1/2 months
1884122
Our parent unit power switch just failed too! Ours is just over 1.5 years old as well. Now I'm browsing these questions to see if anyone has found some solution... Sounds like a product defect.
1528366
Dont know, sorry. Have you tried unplugging it and restarting. Sounds like wiring problem
404242
This might sound crazy, but did you turn on the power button? It does not automatically turn on just because plugged into the wall... I've had mine for over a year now. Still working perfectly. Very happy. Good luck!
1434003
I purchased the Oreck almost 18 months ago, within 9 months, the steam switch stopped working. I took it back to the local dealer. They replaced the steamer with a new one and within 6 months, this one is not working. I guess I will take it ba k again and see what happens. I am pretty unhappy at this point. It worked good while it lasted.
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Sometimes the switch will not close till I push it a second time, it is not broken yet (about 8 months old).