Canister Vacuum Repair guides
Repair guides for Repair guides common to all canister vacuums
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
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
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
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
