Canister Vacuum Repair guides

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Repair guides for Repair guides common to all canister vacuums

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt
July 01, 2013

How to replace a vacuum power head ribbed drive belt

Some canister vacuums have a ribbed drive belt that spins the brush roll on a power brush attachment. If the brush roll …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum suction motor
July 01, 2013

How to replace a vacuum suction motor

The suction motor on a vacuum creates the draw of air at the cleaning head that picks up dirt. If the vacuum won't run, …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum beater bar
July 01, 2013

How to replace a vacuum beater bar

Replace the brush roll if the bristles ares worn or the cylinder is damaged.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt
July 01, 2013

How to replace a vacuum power head cogged drive belt

If the power brush isn't working well because the cogged drive belt is slipping, take a few minutes to replace the belt.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less