--- title: DYNAMITE Bagged Canister - Low/ no suction description: This article contains all the steps necessary to fix suction issues with your canister or if dust is scaping your unit. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/dynamite-bagged-canister-low/-no-suction#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![DirtDevil\_Logo\_2022 white.png\]](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DirtDevil_Logo_2022%20white.png?height=40&name=DirtDevil_Logo_2022%20white.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to DirtDevil.com](https://dirtdevil.com/) [Go to DirtDevil.com](https://dirtdevil.com/) Welcome, how may I assist you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Dirt Devil Support Library](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library?hsLang=en) 2. [Troubleshooting](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) 3. [Dynamite Bagged Canister](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#dynamite-bagged-canister) # DYNAMITE Bagged Canister - Low/ no suction ## This article contains all the steps necessary to fix suction issues with your canister or if dust is scaping your unit. ![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-09-2025-08-44-18-4018-PM.png?width=350&height=360&name=image-png-Jan-09-2025-08-44-18-4018-PM.png) **TIP:** If you are experiencing lower suction try adjusting the Handle suction control. ***Close*** it for full suction and ***Open*** it for more airflow and slightly reduced power. ![Nozzle contol](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Nozzle%20contol.png?width=197&height=244&name=Nozzle%20contol.png) ### Follow these steps if you're experiencing low/ no suction 1. Let's start by making sure your unit is properly assembled and there are no gaps or clogs in your air path. Insert your hose in the unit until it *clicks*, the assemble the hose to the extension wand and nozzle end. ![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-09-2025-08-49-57-4914-PM.png?width=315&height=264&name=image-png-Jan-09-2025-08-49-57-4914-PM.png) ![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-09-2025-08-50-15-0637-PM.png?width=289&height=235&name=image-png-Jan-09-2025-08-50-15-0637-PM.png) 2. Once you have checked your airpath, press the latch release button on your unit to access the dust bag. Tilt the bottom of the dust bag inwards and then rotate the top of the bag until it clicks into the retaining clip. 3. Close the lid until it latches, make sure dust bag is not pinched in the door when closing.![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-09-2025-09-33-02-9856-PM.png?width=248&height=201&name=image-png-Jan-09-2025-09-33-02-9856-PM.png)![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-09-2025-09-32-47-7787-PM.png?width=233&height=246&name=image-png-Jan-09-2025-09-32-47-7787-PM.png) 4. After replacing the bag, the tab on the right side of the cover to pivot the cover out. 5. 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