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How to Repair a Broken Vacuum Belt
How to Change the Belt on a Dyson
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The Best Vacuum Cleaner for Allergy Sufferers
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How to Change the Belt on a Dyson

Dyson vacuum cleaners are powerful machines favored by many consumers around the world. If you have one, you are likely impressed with the special centrifugal force technology that removes the maximum amount of dirt and debris from carpets. Even with the most powerful machines, you can expect some wear and tear on certain parts. The drive belt is often the first part that needs replacing and learning how to change the belt on a Dyson can save some money in repairs.

Why You Might Need to Change the Belt
When your Dyson vacuum cleaner stops picking up debris from the base of the unit, but the detachable hose still has plenty of suction, chances are the belt driving the brush roller has snapped or been stretched out. Another reason why the belt might need replacing could be due to sustained damage. A burning rubber smell would indicate the need for a replacement as well.

Getting Started
The only tool needed is a flat head screwdriver with a large head. Make sure to unplug the vacuum cleaner before starting repairs to avoid electric shock or injury. Turn the vacuum cleaner on its backside to gain easier access to the belt. The base plate of the vacuum cleaner head must be removed first. You will notice several plastic retainers with slots on them holding the base plate in. Using the flat head screwdriver, unscrew these retainers counterclockwise. Once the retainers are removed, the base plate of the Dyson should easily come off.

Inside the Machine
The brush roll is now visible once the base plate is removed, and you might see the damaged belt still in place on the brush roll and attached to the motor shaft. It could be just as likely too; the belt is broken and no longer attached to the motor shaft and brush roll. If the belt is still in place, use the tip of the screwdriver to pry the belt off the motor shaft to remove the entire brush roll assembly.

Once the brush roll assembly is disconnected from the vacuum, take time to clean it, removing clinging carpet fibers, wrapped hair and other debris. Sometimes, when a brush roll is encumbered by hair and debris, it can put added stress on the belt. Before placing a new belt on the brush roller and re-installing the entire assembly, make sure the roller can spin freely.

The next step in learning how to change the belt on a Dyson requires you to thread the new belt on the brush roller, nestling it within its intended slot on the roller. Next, you must place the brush roller assembly back onto the vacuum cleaner head. You will notice a slot to feed the belt through. Place the belt through the slot and ensure the ends of the brush roller fit securely back onto the head of the vacuum.

The end of the belt must be stretched to fit back around the motor shaft. Because it can be tough to do by hand, use the flat head screwdriver to slightly stretch the belt and pry it back onto the shaft, taking care not to rip or break it. Once the belt is in position on the motor shaft, place the base plate back onto the vacuum cleaner head and screw in the retainers clockwise. Turn the vacuum back over, plug it in and try out the repaired machine. Learning how to change the belt on a Dyson is easy as long as you take your time and use the right tools.

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