Revision to Vacuum Brushes Not Spinning
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| == First Steps == | |
| ** You will want scissors and possibly pliers to remove everything. | |
| ** There are tools that are like a letter opener that allow you to cut the hairs with less chance of damaging the brushes. | |
| - | ** There are links here to [[Vacuum Brushes Not Spinning#Section_Further_Information|several pages that will show how |
| + | ** There are links here to [[Vacuum Brushes Not Spinning#Section_Further_Information|several pages that will show how]]. |
| ** Test the unit, do the rolls spin now? | |
| * ***Are your vacuum brushes on a separate vacuum brush head with a hose attached?*** If your unit has this sort of head, but is driven by an air turbine that uses the airflow of the vacuum, rather than an electric motor, skip this and go to the next item. | |
| * ***Is your carpet loose?*** It may have stretched since installation, or was improperly stretched at installation. The vacuum can suck loose carpet into the brushes which will stop them. If the carpet clings to your vacuum when you try to lift it, that's a sign of this condition. Consult a floor covering professional. | |
| - | If the brush rolls are still not turning go to the next step. If your unit doesn't have a drive belt, like some air turbine driven units, skip all the belt steps below and head down to [[Vacuum Brushes Not Spinning#Section_Air_Turbine_Issues|Air Turbine Issues|new_window=true]]. |
| + | If the brush rolls are still not turning go to the next step. If your unit doesn't have a drive belt, like some air turbine driven units, skip all the belt steps below and head down to [[Vacuum Brushes Not Spinning#Section_Air_Turbine_Issues|Air Turbine Issues]]. |
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| == The Drive Belt Is Broken == | |
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