What is a Vacuum Belt?
A vacuum belt is a critical part in most upright vacuums. The belt rotates the brusher bars which are used to beat and agitate dirt out of carpeting so that the vacuum can suck it out. The belt is one of the parts which needs to be routinely replaced to keep a vacuum running efficiently and effectively, and it is a good idea to keep a spare belt around if one owns a vacuum cleaner. Belts can be obtained from many hardware stores, and also directly through the manufacturer. In the classic upright vacuum design, the bottom of the vacuum has a brusher bar which rolls over carpeting as the vacuum is pushed across the room. The stiff brushes and vibration of the vacuum pull the dirt out of the carpet, and the vacuum’s suction pulls the dirt into the canister or bag. The belt is what pulls the brusher bar; when the vacuum is turned on, the motor moves a small bar which is connected to the brusher bar by the belt. Some uprights have a separate motor which powers the brusher bar, in which case
