Dyson Vacuum Belt Removal
Dyson vacuum cleaners are known for their reliability and suction power. But like all electrical appliances, Dyson vacuum cleaners can develop faults. A common problem is a broken vacuum belt that prevents the cleaner from sucking up dirt and dust. Replacing the vacuum belt is a straightforward job that requires only a flathead screwdriver or a coin and a replacement belt you can buy from an electrical or hardware store. Does this Spark an idea?
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Identification
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The first sign that a Dyson vacuum belt has broken is usually complete loss of suction. If the cleaner stops picking up debris and dirt then the vacuum belt may have worn and snapped. Place the vacuum cleaner on its side and switch it on. If the brush bar inside the bottom of the cleaner no longer spins, then the vacuum belt has almost certainly broken. Switch off the vacuum cleaner and unplug it from the electrical socket before you open it up to carry out the repair.
Opening the Cleaner
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To replace the broken belt, open up the cleaner. Look for three plastic screws on the cover plate over the brush bar on the bottom of the cleaner. Take a flathead screwdriver or a coin and loosen each screw by a quarter turn counter-clockwise. Pull the cover plate off the bottom of the vacuum cleaner to access the brush roll inside.
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Replacing the Belt
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Click the brush roll out of its casing. Look for a groove just to the left of the brush roll. If the broken black, rubber vacuum belt is still inside the vacuum cleaner, pull it out and discard it. Push the brush bar through the loop of the new vacuum belt and up against the bar. Prod the belt into the groove and snap the brush roll back into its casing, over the belt. Stretch the loose portion of the vacuum belt around the metal rod motor shaft you'll find at the bottom of the cleaner's hose to the right. If necessary, use a screwdriver to help stretch the belt over the rod.
Maintenance
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Dyson vacuum belts break from time to time as result of general wear and tear. Help extend the life of the belt by avoiding bashing the vacuum cleaner against walls and other hard surfaces as you clean. Occasionally pull out accumulated hair and dirt from around the brush bar and brush roll because this can clog the cleaner and put extra pressure on the vacuum belt.
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