Dyson DC07 Belt and Brushroll replacement
Remember to have the appliance unplugged before attempting this repair.
Tools needed:
Large flatblade screwdriver
Possible symptoms
The things to look out for are:
Noisy brushbar, the bearings can start to "whine" sometimes a drop of WD40 may help.
If the vacuum isnt picking up from the bottom but has suction from the pipe the belt may have snapped and the brushroll will usually have move very freely with no resistance.
The bristles on a new brushroll take a long time to wear down in my experience they are approx 7mm long when new. (I am guessing on this measurement but i will confirm this)
Belts do become slack with time and a repair like this will cost no more a few pounds and it can make a lot of difference to the performance of the dyson.
Please read first.
This repair was on a base model DC07 without the brush bar control. These are the most popular models and are usually yellow and silver in colour
Where to buy replacement parts
For Genuine dyson belts WITHOUT brushbar clutch click Here
For Genuine dyson brushbar kit WITHOUT brushbar clutch click Here
First job is unscrew the 3 retainers (arrowed) they turn a quarter turn.
If your belt hasnt snapped it will need pulling off the motor shaft
The brushbar can now be pulled out (this brushroll had a groove scored into the side of it caused by a hair grip its visible just to the left of my thumb)
With the new belt positioned on the new brushroll insert it into the hole and locate brushroll
(To make the belt easier to locate on the motor shaft give it a bit of a stretch)
Ensure these lugs are located correctly
Pull the belt over the motor shaft
Refit the soleplate cover
Before switching the machine back on rotate the brushroll to make sure the belt hasnt been trapped between the soleplate.
Please remember to PAT test your appliance after repair and if in any doubt get a professional to do it.
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