How to Change the Belt on an Eureka the Boss Vacuum
Eureka is a company that has made top-of-the-line vacuums for years, the Eureka "Boss" model being one of their most popular. The vacuum belt is the heart of the vacuum. Without it, the brush roll will not turn and you will not be able to effectively brush and clean your floors.
If the vacuum belt cracks, wears down or smells as if it is burning, it is time for a new one. While there are several different models of the "Boss" vacuum, the procedure for changing the belt is the same for each of them.
Things You Will Need
- Replacement vacuum belt
- Phillips head screwdriver
Tip
Maintain your vacuum belt by checking it at least once a month. Be sure there are no hairs, strings or fibers on the brush roll that could be causing the belt to spin unevenly, as this can wear it out faster. Eureka reports that the belt may appear too large when you place it on the brush roll, but this is normal and it will work just fine.
Warning
Only use belts designed for a Eureka Boss vacuum. Other belts can affect the movement of the brush, and eventually cause damage to the motor.
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Unplug the vacuum while you are changing the belt. Find the control lever that adjusts the height of the brush roll and put it in the "Hard Floor" position.
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Check the underside of the vacuum, and notice that there are three screws that hold the base plate on. Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove these screws.
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Gently lift up the base plate and remove it. Lift up the brush roll until it slides out, and remove the old belt.
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Slide the new belt around the motor shaft and then around the brush roll.
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Replace the brush roll by putting the belt side in first. Gently roll the belt with your hand to make sure it turns correctly before replacing the base plate.
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Put the base plate back on by first inserting the four front tabs into the front base slots and then close the rear of the base plate down. Secure the base plate by replacing the screws that you removed in Step 2.
The Drip Cap
- Eureka is a company that has made top-of-the-line vacuums for years, the Eureka "Boss" model being one of their most popular.
- The vacuum belt is the heart of the vacuum.
- Find the control lever that adjusts the height of the brush roll and put it in the "Hard Floor" position.
- Lift up the brush roll until it slides out, and remove the old belt.
Writer Bio
A certified nutritionist who majored in health, fitness and nutrition, Traci Vandermark has been writing articles in her specialty fields since 1998. Her articles have appeared both online and in print for publications such as Simple Abundance, "Catskill Country Magazine," "Birds and Blooms," "Cappers" and "Country Discoveries."
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