I have figured out how to change the belts ... I picked this one up second hand ... and it worked in the beginning ... but now it is just eating up the belts and does not take long at all ... and my thinking thats why they gave it away ... I bought a brand new one yrs ago and all of a sudden it blew the freaken motor... so I saw this one heavy power but can not use as a up right the belts break ...
any suggestions that I might try ... the brushes still are good ... I seem to put it in right ... and it turns but them the nxt min the belt goes ... any other ideas ...on my last belt now ...

Yes. It's the path of least resistance.

Why is outer space a vacuum? answer Because the whole world sucks lol

when you put on a new belt and plug it in
turn it on now lay it on it's side
is the roller brush rotating?

Most vac's are crap made of plastic with intent and design to last long enough not to be able to return them under warranty. But then that's just me being the usual bummer.

I sometimes research anything I own that is giving me problems online. Read the reviews and comments. Might help trouble shoot the smokin belt syndrome you are having. have a nice day

It's gone lame..take it outside and put it out of it's misery,whether it's putting a bullet in it's little motorized brain or taking the heaviest sledge hammer to it because it's time to go medieval on that sumbytch..

Im thinking the rollers arent seated properly . Might be missing the spacers that hold the rollers in place properly . Try rolling the rollers by hand first and see if they stay in line . Hope it helps . Have a delicious day .

That's what I would think too; roller is jamming up somehow. Take it apart and give it a good cleaning and lube.

They suck!

You might go online and see if you can find a parts diagram. If so you can check yours against the diagram to see if you have all the parts and they are in the right places.

Also double check that you have the right belt and it is installed correctly.

With the belt installed but before you install the cover. Wiggle the roller and see if it may be too loose, if so, look at the roller mounts to see if they are worn - both the roller and the place where they mount.

Look at the pulley on the belt drive motor. Look for a buildup of rubber in the groove. If so, clean it out. Check for a vibration in the motor shaft. Shafts in electric motors sometimes has in/out play but that is minimal. Any side to side play indicates worn shaft bearings. Also check for wear in the grooves of the pulled that have become sharp - use a file or sandpaper to smooth them evenly.

Check the cover for dents or dings that may be contacting the roller. Check for obstructions that might hit the belt or roller only when in operating position.

Set your floor height to a higher clearance with the floor.

As a truck mechanic I learned how to troubleshoot fan belt failures. Look at the old belts and see if there is a wear pattern to the break.

Good luck.

I take my vacuum cleaner completely apart 1x a year and clean and inspect it. Its 4.5 years old and never broke a belt.