My belt has snaped on my dyson dc04 that has a clutch how do i change it

Hi, it's Jeremy from Crucial Vacuum.

Attached in the link below you will find a how-to video on how to replace your Dyson DC 04's belt. The video will say DC 14, but be assured that they are compatible and the same method will work for your vacuum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QpHz26KR5o

You can purchase direct your replacement Dyson DC04 belts from Crucial Vacuum with free shipping and an exclusive 10% coupon for Fixya.com readers, use code: FIXYA10

http://www.crucialvacuum.com/dyson-dc07-clutch-belt-set.html

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Hi there,

Sorry to hear you're having difficulties with your DC04. You might find it helpful to run through this step-by-step troubleshooting guide to make sure the soleplate is correctly fitted, and that there are no blockages in the cleaner:

http://www.dyson.co.uk/support/help.asp?article=89&product=DC04-SY-STD-BC

If you've tried this and are still concerned, it's probably best if you get in touch with us directly. One of our experts will be happy to run through some troubleshooting over the phone with you, and recommend the best course of action. You can call us free on 08002980298 - our Helpline is open from 7am until 10pm, 7 days a week.

Kind regards,

Jack
Dyson Customer Service

Assuming you have removed the 3 screws that cover the clucth cover and removed the clutch cover, and assuming yo have taked the clutch knob off, all you need to do is grab the rubber belts and give it a good tug

The brush will not rotate when the machine is upright. The brush only rotates when it is reclined; in use.
On the side of the housing where you place your foot to recline it is a round knob. Turn it one click clockwise if you can; to the "auto" position.
If the brush doesn't turn then when the machine is reclined, it needs attention to the belt and/or clutch mechanism.

That model has a clutch unit from which the two drive belts are located. It is a technical job to strip that unit down to change the belts, so the easier solution if you have a snapped belt, is to replace the clutch unit (that comes with belts on it). A recycled one represents better value for money, and you can get one here: Dyson DC04 clutch unit.

Hi there,

There are 2 belts on a Dyson DC14 if the Dyson has a clutch. If it has a clutch you have a knob on the machine that turns the brushbar on and off. Most of the DC14s have this.

You are far better replacing the whole clutch and its not really too har a job to do.

click this link to watch how its done
http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-replace-the-clutch-on-a-dyson-dc04-dc07-and-dc14

Belt is broken. You will need to re[lace the clutch. Here is a video on how to do that.

 

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-replace-the-clutch-on-a-dyson-dc04-dc07-and-dc14

Bad news regarding all Dyson's. You can't replace just the belt your self. You have to purchase a new belt assembly which includes the gears. And it wont be cheap. I would call it a design flaw but i am sure that dyson calls it a profit scheme.

Hi,

Not sure why you claim clutch belts cant be changed because they can.
The DC04 DC07 DC14 all use the same clutch unit if you cant get the belts from your local vac repair shop look on Ebay they are on there.
The special tools are torx screwdrivers & if replacing both belts you will require circlip pliers.

How to replace both belts in manual form can be found here http://dysonmanuals.llc.nu/index.htm

The brushes on my dyson have stopped going round. I have checked it and they move freely by hand. The belt is intact. What could the problem be? The Hoover is about 10 to 12 years old.
My dyson is a dc04

I would advise you to ALWAYS to FIRST UNPLUG YOUR VACUUM before beginning any service procedure.
One of the main problems with vacuums are that the flat belts on the vacuums stretch and should be changed every 4 to 6 months or 3 or 4 times a year – you can tell by taking off the belt or belts on the vacuums and compare them to the old belts on the vacuum the new belts will fix inside of the old belts and you will be able to see the difference on how much they have stretched – if the belt is a geared belt – they stretch as well but should be changed about one a year – the cost is not that expensive and you cleaning will improve almost double – this also applies for the Dyson DC04 and the Hoover vacuum as well – some of the Hoover vacuums have two (2) belts and they both should be changed @ the same time.