I have a basically new (few months) E3. I recently put in a clean bag and the suction just isn't there. the gauge goes immediately to full red or sometimes 3/4 for a bit then red. I can't think of anything that could be the issue. I did vacuum up a little construction/drywall dust but i've shaken out the filter and literally none comes off.

So far i've tried.

• Running a rod through the hose (no obstructions)
• vacuuming the hose out with a shop vac
• Different heads
• No head
• different brand new bags
• no bag (used a small rod to push the metal tab to allow the cover to close)
• cleaning the filter thats post bag (no evidence of drywall or any dust build up)
• no filter
• taking off the bottom cover and running it without that filter/bag thing.

No clue what else to try. i live in a rural area and the local vacuum store/service store literally JUST closed down so the nearest one is at LEAST 60 miles away.