Dyson DC04 Belt change
When the dyson stops picking up at the foot but the hose still has suction it could mean the belt has snapped and needs replacing, a smell of burning rubber could also indicate a damaged belt.
This guide is for the single belt dyson DC04 mainly green and grey in colour.
Replacing the belt even when still intact can sometimes make a big difference to the performance and is cheap and easy to justify doing so.
If you have a DC04 with a brush bar control i have completed a guide on a DC07. It is almost the same procedure as the DC04 repair and should be easy to follow.
Tools needed and other information
Large flat blade screwdriver or a 20p coin to unscrew the retainers
First unplug the vacuum and lay it on its back. The baseplate has to be removed by turning the 3 plastic retainers (arrowed)
Its a quarter of a turn on each one counter clockwise use a screwdiver (or 20p coin!)
With the baseplate off the brushroll is now exposed, this machines belt had snapped and had fell out but usually they need removing.
Remove the brushroll from the soleplate and make sure its clean or hair and carpet fibres etc.
Also make sure the brushroll can spin freely before refitting it.
Put the new belt onto the brushroll and refit the brushroll and belt back into the soleplate making sure the belt enters the belt slot.
The belt now has to be stretched onto the metal motor shaft.
And with a bit of effort it is now on the shaft.
Now check that the belt is running free by moving the brushroll by hand also make sure the lugs are located correctly on the brushroll (red circle)
Now reposition the baseplate and secure the fasteners, again make sure the brushroll is not jammed and the lugs are located correctly (red circle)
Thats everything done
Replacement belts can be bought here
This repair is very simple and it is all to easy to leave the machine plugged in, please remember safety first and always double check
If you need some spare drive belts please visit my store section for great value parts
If you have any comments on this guide please email me