The Brushroller will not work

Mar 22, 2009

-   I have a basically brand new vacuum with the same problem. I sucked up the corner of a throw rug and then the roller stopped working. I opened the roller brush cover and just like you the belt is perfect. There is a switch that shuts off the roller motor when the handle is locked vertically and a small breaker right next to it that the manual refers to as the "reset switch".

With a meter I was able to determine the handle switch is functioning, but the breaker/reset is not conducting current. I believe in my case replacing that breaker will fix my problem. If you have a meter or a continuity tester, simply disconnect each of the wires (they slip on and off) and test continuity in the switch and the breaker. If one of those shows open when it should be conducting electricity, that's probably the problem.

I came across your problem trying to find a replacement part for my vacuum. Though it's still under warranty and I can probably still exchange it at the retailer (it's 9 days old) I thought it more environmentally friendly to repair it. I'm going to call around town and see if I can find a replacement for the repair, otherwise I'll be lugging it back to W*****t.
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