Riccar vacuum 8625 problems

You will need to purchase the motor from a Riccar dealer. If you don't have a local dealer contact me at [email protected]

The belt may look fine but could have lost elasticity. Stretch belts will lose elasticity and should be replaced at least once or twice per year. If the brush strips are worn or frayed it will not pick up properly.

Your 8625 is well over 20 years old. If it's been over a year since you've replaced the belt start with a new belt. Belts lose elasticity and should be replaced at least once or twice per year. The brush roll will still spin and appear to be working fine but when you put the brush roll onto the carpet it will stop spinning fast enough to clean the carpets.

No. There is only one belt. Remove the bottom plate to gain access to the belt.

You can likely get any 8000 series motor to fit but there are different motors and you really need to talk to a qualified trained Riccar repair technician to determine the proper motor for your model. Your model is almost 30 years old and a newer motor would be difficult for the average homeowner to safely install. You were given good advice because they told you to discuss it with a qualified retailer for the proper way to safely get your vacuum running again. If done properly there could be many more years of usable service left I your old vacuum. If done wrong it could cause damage to the motor or other parts of the vacuum or even cause a fire, death or injury.

Remove the bottom plate to access the brush roll. Remove the brush roll to install a new belt. Your
model is over 20 years old. If it has never been Professionally serviced it may be wise to take it to a Riccar dealer for service. It could add many more years of life to your vacuum.

This uses a Riccar 8000 series bag, or a Simplicity type B bag.

An 8750 is likely at least 20 years old but still may have lots of life left. I still have 8600 series Riccar vacuums brought in to my vacuum shop for service. You may have a loose wire, bad switch or power cord. I would take it to my local Riccar dealer to diagnose and repair.

HI There,

Here's a link that will walk you through step by step on how to replace the belt on your Riccar 8625 upright. This is an almost identical model, and the belt change is identical to yours.

If you have any questions please feel free to add a comment on the repair, and I"ll be happy to follow up and answer any of your questions.

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http://www.fixya.com/support/t4184186-replace_belt_riccar

Thanks,

I have an 8625 and the button is now white not red. Probably fadded. Thanks that was the reset button and it solved my problem.