--- title: Wet/ Dry Corded Hand Vac - Leaking description: This article contains all the steps necessary to fix leaking issues with your Hand vac. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/wet/-dry-corded-hand-vac-leaking#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. [Wet/Dry Hand Vac](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#wet-dry-hand-vac) # Wet/ Dry Corded Hand Vac - Leaking ## This article contains all the steps necessary to fix leaking issues with your Hand vac. ![BD30400\_AMZ\_BTF\_Carousel1](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BD30400_AMZ_BTF_Carousel1.jpg?width=688&height=282&name=BD30400_AMZ_BTF_Carousel1.jpg) **TIP:** When vacuuming liquids, make sure that upon finishing your nozzle remains pointing downwards. Lifting the nozzle or placing the unit upright will cause a motor bypass and leaking. ![LEAKING POSITION](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LEAKING%20POSITION.png?width=303&height=255&name=LEAKING%20POSITION.png) **CAUTION:** Make sure when vacuuming liquids, the unit is not submerged or doused in liquid. ### Follow these steps to prevent leaking 1. If your unit is leaking, your dirt cup might be full. Press the release button on the cup and rock it out of the unit. 2. Once the cup is removed, use the grip located in the filter to pull the filter housing out. 3. After the filter and filter housing have been removed, empty the unit. 4. Finally, to replace the dirt cup. 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