How to Install a Belt on the Dirt Devil Envision

The Dirt Devil Envision is an upright vacuum cleaner with a roller brush powered by an electric motor and rubber drive belt. When the belt wears out or breaks, the roller cannot pick up dust and dirt as effectively. With a broken belt the roller will not turn at all. Replacement belts are available at vacuum cleaner repair shops and through Dirt Devil. Installing a new belt takes only a few minutes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dirt Devil Envision
• Replacement drive belt
• Phillips head screwdriver

1. Unplug the Dirt Devil and turn it upside down so the bottom of the vacuum faces upward.

2. Remove the retainer screws holding the bottom plate in place.

3. Set aside the bottom plate and lift the roller brush out of the grooves holding it on both sides by pulling straight up.

4. Remove the old belt from the roller brush and discard.

5. Slip the new belt over the roller brush and hold it in place in the groove in-between the brush bristles.

6. Place the roller brush back in the vacuum by aligning both sides with the grooves in the underside of the Dirt Devil and pressing straight down into place.

7. Pull the belt over and onto the grooved drive wheel on the motor shaft.

8. Rotate the roller brush with your fingers to ensure the drive belt turns freely.

9. Replace the cover plate and reattach with the screws.

References

• Dirtdevil.com
• Blogspot.com/dirtdevil