How hard is it to take apart the carpet power head in order to better clean the roller brush and change the belt? how often do we have to do this?
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I've never had to do this so I don't know. On other vacuums I've just taken a razor blade and cut the hair, I've got very long hair, that rapped around the roller brush.
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If you are speaking of the brush head, once you have the screws out just pull straight out. The belt is tight. I found the answer to the noise(if that is what you are doing) is to take and trim or carefully file to remove that small bit that may be rubbing. You have to do it running to keep it true. Once I trimmed the noise maker this unit has proven it is money well spent
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No, I haven't had an issue with the belt. The wheels seem to fall off during vacuuming though. That's my only issue at the moment.
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Did you remove all the screws that remove the wheels also? There are rubber grometts that hold the brush rotator in place and seems that you may have to pry on it gently to seperate the 2 halfs. I have never taken mine apart yey but that seems to me how it would be done . Good Luck let me know how it comes out .
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I called an appliance shop, and they were very helpful sorting through different brand names on the same exact machine. The bearings in my roller were dried out, and it took several belts (and some choice cuss words) before I got my vacuum running like new again. This salesman was a great resource, with great prices:
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I have not had the problem, but it sounds like maybe the belt is either broken or worn out. Have you considered this possibility? Also there are two speeds, one for hardwood (no spinning brush) and one for carpet (spinning brush). These are my best possibilities. You could call Hoover Customer Service and they can troubleshoot with you.
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Video instruction for DC07 Animal, the same one I have. shows you how to take apart and replace the belt also, and how the brush replacement tool is useful.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_CtaFcc5HU
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I've never run into the problem you're having. But, since this type of swivel sweeper is easy enough to take apart and put back together; you should be able to remove the brushes from the the sides and find out what the problem is? It could be something as simple as a piece of string getting tangled in the roller, or it could be something else. All I know is we've used ours countless times and have yet to run into the problem you're having. Just take a good look at the side roller and find out if there is something that is either tangled or has wrapped itself around the ends where it connects that may keep it from spinning properly. I've never run into the problem you're having. But, since this type of swivel sweeper is easy enough to take apart and put back together; you should be able to remove the brushes from the the sides and find out what the problem is? It could be something as simple as a piece of string getting tangled in the roller, or it could be something else. All I know is we've used ours countless times and have yet to run into the problem you're having. Just take a good look at the side roller and find out if there is something that is either tangled or has wrapped itself around the ends where it... » Read More I've never run into the problem you're having. But, since this type of swivel sweeper is easy enough to take apart and put back together; you should be able to remove the brushes from the the sides and find out what the problem is? It could be something as simple as a piece of string getting tangled in the roller, or it could be something else. All I know is we've used ours countless times and have yet to run into the problem you're having. Just take a good look at the side roller and find out if there is something that is either tangled or has wrapped itself around the ends where it connects that may keep it from spinning properly. « Show Less
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The turbo-head attachment that came with mine has a rotating brush inside the head. it works on a suction basis and is not powered (like my old Kenmore was) Be warned though, it will bind and or stop on thick pile carpet.
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I just keep an eye on mine every time I clean the machine. I did not replace it for 10 years, but it got pretty dirty. I don't use my machine any more than 2-3 times a month...until I need a good cleaning. I've been told that the dirtier it gets the better it works as a filter, but I'm old school: I won't let it get that dirty again. I suggest, if you use the machine often, replace it at least once a year. Of course, you can always go to the Hoover website and investigate their FloorMate instructions. Happy cleaning!
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I have never had to replace a belt before. However, we have vacuum cleaner repair shops in our area. Perhaps you should check your yellow pages for a store near you and inquire. I have also seen repair parts in stores that sell vacuums like Walmart etc.
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It goes inside the detachable head that you use to vacuum carpets. It stays on by tension and should thread between the cardboard roller with the bristles attached and the part of the head that moves when you tighten and loosen it on the vacuum itself. You'll know you have it on correctly when the bristles move again when the head is reattached to the vacuum.
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Never. I had one before this one and I always had belts on hand, but this one does not ever need a new belt. I love this vac!!!!!
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My experience with this vacuum is that it accumulates pet hair over time, and you have to take it apart to clean the belt off every few months.
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I learned the hard way that u have to turn the spinning brush off. Otherwise it just throws dirt everywhere. I recently got new carpet and I guess it is a little to plush. It used to flow great from carpet to hard wood with my thinner carpet.
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One other nice feature is a reset button for the power carpet head. With kids, my Bissell was always sucking up stuff that got tangled in the brush head. It would burn through the belt before I could turn it off. The Samsung's brush head turns itself off if it detects something tangled in the brush. Clear the brush head and hit the reset button and your working again..Nice feature..
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I don't know. You can remove the carpet sections and clean them. I haven't had a need to replace one, so I haven't looked. But I'm sure it would be easy for you to find out by searching the Amazon web site.