How to Change the Vacuum Cleaner Belt on a Hoover

Changing the belt on the Hoover vacuum cleaner can be done in about fifteen minutes. The vacuum cleaner belt is driven by a central motor shaft which turns the roller brush. Because the vacuum cleaner belt is constantly moving while the vacuum is being used it will occasionally wear out or break from usage, requiring the need to be replaced. You can change the belt yourself without needing to take the vacuum to a professional to be repaired.

Things You'll Need

• Hoover vacuum cleaner belt #40201048

Instructions

1. Unplug the electrical cord of the Hoover vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before attempting to replace the belt.

2. Turn the vacuum cleaner upside down, setting it on a flat surface and press the handle release button on the right side of the vacuum to unlock the handle.

3. Unfasten the clips on the bottom of the vacuum that holds the base plate on and take the plate off the vacuum.

4. Slide the roller brush out of the slots on the vacuum base. Remove the old belt as well as any strings or debris from around the roller.

5. Place the new belt around the center of the brush roller. Reattach the roller into the slots in the base of the vacuum.

6. Stretch the belt around the motor shaft. Place the base plate back over the bottom of the vacuum, securing it with the clips.

7. Turn the vacuum upright and plug the electrical cord into the outlet.

Tips & Warnings

• Never attempt to change the belt on the Hoover vacuum cleaner while it is plugged into the power source.

References

• Info vacuum cleaner, Replacing a hoover vacuum belt

Resources

• Go Vacuum, Hoover vacuum cleaner belts