How Do You Replace A Vacuum Cleaner Beater Bar?
Vacuum cleaners come in many makes, models and styles-it’s all about your preference with the look and design but they all operate the same and use the same parts. You can do most vacuum cleaner repairs yourself, like replacing belts or replacing the beater bar. Step 1 Turn your upright vacuum cleaner or the vacuum head upside down to check the beater bar. It will be located at the front edge of the unit. Step 2 Remove the clips at each end, take out the drive belt, and lift the beater bar out of the vacuum cleaner unit. Before ordering the beater bar or parts check to see if something is caught in the beater bar like hair, carpet threads or string or other objects causing it to run poorly. Step 3 Disassemble the beater bar, if it is necessary, by removing the end cap and the flange. Pull the brush out of the vacuum cleaner case. Step 4 Inspect all of the removed parts. If the brush appears worn, replace it. Replace broken caps, flange or the case of the beater. Step 5 Check the make a
