my retarded boyfriend bought a dirt devil featherlite vacuum, but i don't think he realized he purchased a remanufactured one. It wored fine for a hot second, until the belt broke. and i have replaced that belt like 5 times, and then i noticed the thing i put the belt on was really hot and as soon as i turned the vacuum on it broke and it was smoking! What the hell could it be? I'vve spent like 20 bucks on belts and if i buy anymore it would be the price of the vaccum, any ideas of what it could be?
2006-12-06 03:25:37 · 4 answers · asked by Dr. PHILlis (in training) 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
It sucks because he just bought the damn thing and I think it was like 40 bucks wasted! That is why I just ask him for the money and I buy it myself.....
2006-12-06 14:58:42 · update #1
Is the belt moving when you turn the vacuum on? I had this problem, after taking a hour to put a new belt on, I put it on wrong and it wasn't turning when I hit the power button causing it to melt. Make sure you get the right size belt.
2006-12-06 03:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tab 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like the motor is froze I wouldn't buy anymore belts just get a new vacuum before you do spend too much money.
2006-12-06 05:24:19 · answer #2 · answered by suzi m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rotating brush is jamed with somthing...usuall hair or carpe string. Untangle the brush. If this does not work take the vac back
2006-12-06 04:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the motor is overheating..for what it would cost to take it in to get it fixed you might as well get a new one
2006-12-06 03:31:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋