Easy Vacuum Repairs: Replacing a Vacuum Belt

Replacing the belt is an easy vacuum repair task that only takes a few moments.

• Unplug the vacuum.
• Remove the bottom cover.
• Pull out the roller brush and remove the other end of the belt from the motor drive shaft.
• Discard the old belt, slide the new one onto the roller brush and then back onto the motor drive shaft.
• Replace the bottom cover.

How to Repair Vacuum Hoses

Have you ever had a hole in your drinking straw and found it hard to sip your beverage? The same suction problem can happen with a vacuum hose. Occasionally, a hole in a hose will cause a vacuum to lose suction. To repair vacuum hoses with small slits, a piece of tape may be all that is needed to put things back in working order. Large cracks or punctures will require the hose to be replaced,which is a very simple repair.

Avoid Vacuum Cleaner Repair with Good Maintenance

To avoid having to pay a lot in the way of vacuum cleaner repair, always practice good maintenance, such as:

• taking time to clean the strings and debris off of the roller brush
• replacing bags regularly
• dusting out the inside of your vacuum
• replacing belts and HEPA filter every 6 months

A foul odor -- that doesn't smell like rubber or electricity -- coming from a vacuum is likely to be pet dander or the like. Throw away the bag immediately, wipe down the inside of the vacuum with all purpose cleaner and replace the filters.

A New Cord from the Vacuum Repair Service

Along with hitting the wall with the vacuum, we've all done it: run over the vacuum cord while cleaning the house. It is not uncommon to run over the cord during a vacuuming session, but when this happens you must immediately turn off the power, unplug the vacuum from the wall and inspect the cord. A small nick can be wrapped in electrical tape. A frayed cord that shows its insides needs to be replaced before the vacuum can be used again. A vacuum repair service will be able to do this easily.

Most Vacuum Repair Problems Aren't Problems at All

Many vacuum cleaner problems aren’t really problems at all, but oversights. A majority of trouble has to do with belts, bags or clogged hoses; things that can be solved easily with little consequence or harm. When your vacuum will not start, always check to make sure it is plugged in and then make sure it is plugged into a socket that is working. Poor suction generally has to do with the bag being full or a clog in the hose. If the belt is broken, there will be problems getting the vacuum to move and you'll need to buy a new one. Once these issues are addressed properly, problems will be gone in a snap!

Simple repairs can be easy to do, however, certain repairs to motors or the housing of a vacuum can void a warranty if not done by a professional. Always read the owner’s manual first; then have all major repairs done by a professional.

When to Seek Help from a Vacuum Repair Service

Although most problems with a vacuum can be solved easily, the following are reasons to seek the help of a vacuum repair service:

• motor stops running suddenly or won’t run at all, despite moving to different electrical sockets
• burning electrical smell
• poor cleaning despite an empty bag, new belt and a clean roller brush
• vacuum has become hard to push, despite a new belt and an adjusted height
• electric features working poorly or not working at all
• has becoming increasingly and disturbingly loud

No Vacuum Repair for Shorted Out Motors

It's important to remember that a vacuum is plugged into an electrical outlet. It's easy to forget this when you're in one room cleaning and the vacuum is plugged in an outlet a room away. Because most vacuums have electric motors and are not slated for wet/dry use, it is very important to avoid sucking up any type of moisture with a regular household vacuum. When the motor shorts out, there will be little a vacuum repair service will be able to do and you'll be in the market for a new vacuum!