Is the clutch belt on your Dyson vacuum in need of repair? In that case, you may have to change the belt, but the process is incredibly complicated. And interestingly, this process can change depending on the model. So, if you have a Dyson DC33 in need of repair, how do you take care of the clutch belt?
When you are trying to replace the clutch belt, you need to follow these instructions:
- Check if you need a replacement
- Remove the brush housing
- Remove the clutch and actuator cover
- Fit in the new clutch
- Position the belt in the motor
- Reattach the cover and brush housing
You might be wondering, how do you even make all these steps happen? They can seem to be incredibly complicated, but with this easy guide, you can do this repair in no time! So keep reading through to understand how to replace your clutch or belt in a Dyson vacuum.
Changing The Clutch On Your Dyson Vacuum
In order to change the clutch on your Dyson vacuum, you will first need to get some supplies ready. For one, you need to have the new replacement clutch ready. You can get this at the Dyson parts store. Next, you will need to have a screwdriver kit ready.
Aside from this, it would be best if you also had some safety precautions in mind. For one, the vacuum should be completely powered off, so there is no chance of shock or an electric current starting a fire. Also, make sure it is not connected to any power source as you carry out this repair.
Check If Clutch Needs Replacement
Now that everything is ready, you will need to check and see if the clutch needs a replacement in the first place. The first step to making this happen is to understand how the clutch works. It has two belts, with a smaller one that goes over the vacuum’s motor. On the other hand, the smaller belt covers the brush.
Now, if you see a snap in the smaller belt, you are in luck. You can easily replace this smaller belt without having to remove the entire clutch. In fact, you just need to remove some screws and add in the new smaller belt. However, any issues with the bigger belt will require you to change the entire clutch.
Remove The Brush
You now have a diagnosis for the problem at hand. It’s time to get started and clear out the pathway to replacing the clutch on your vacuum. The first thing you need to do is to move the hose and baseplate. You can do this using a flat screwdriver and turning the plastic at the bottom of the vacuum at 90 degrees.
Now you can remove the brush bar from the belt. This seems complicated, but what you need to do is to remove the brush bar by pulling it upwards while you twist the belt to give way.
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Remove The Clutch And Actuator Covers
First, you will need to remove the clutch cover and then the actuator cover. Now that the brush bar is out of the way, the clutch should be visible to you. Using the screwdriver, get rid of the screws on the side of the cover to remove it. Then, it would help if you used a flat screwdriver to take off the cover from the actuator. This will enable you to see the clutch machinery and give space.
Fit In The Replacement Clutch
With all of the above steps done, you will now be able to see the clutch. Next, your focus should be on taking out the old clutch from its place in the vacuum. This may take some work, but it will give out eventually. Now, you can substitute the clutch mechanism with your replacement.
There are two grooves in a place where you can fit the clutch in. Make sure that the new clutch fits into the grooves and is secure in its place within the inside of the vacuum. Once you are sure it’s in place, you can cover the actuator again to keep everything safe.
Next, you will need to stretch out the belt and place it correctly over the motor. It may take some effort and persuasion, but you should be able to get the belt over the motor with ease after some time.
Assemble Everything In Place
Now, you need to cover the clutch again. Take the clutch cover, and hold it in place. Use the screwdriver to secure the cover in place with the screws you took out earlier. Once all of this is done, it is time to replace the plate you took off earlier back in its position. This should result in a clicking sound once it is secured.
You will need to give the new belt some leeway as it is still not broken in yet. You can use a screwdriver to gently pull it towards you while you place the brush roller in place again. Now, you need to slide this belt over the brush bar so you can have everything in place as it should be. It is vital that the brush bar is in place and the belt is positioned correctly. If this does not happen as it should, your vacuum will not be able to work. Now, work backward and make sure you reassemble all of the other parts of the vacuum.
Conclusion
Having a vacuum stop working can be an extremely worrying position to be in – however, there are always solutions available. This process works with most Dyson vacuum models, but there may be instances where this is not the right call for you.
Instead, you should then contact Dyson customer support. You can also take your vacuum to a professional who can repair or replace the clutch for you if you feel worried about doing this process all by yourself. We hope this article was helpful and that you are able to take care of your Dyson vacuum!