The New Year is a time for a fresh start to get healthier, exercise more and get organized.  Start by making a list of goals, be specific.  List what needs to be organized or de-cluttered. Do not feel overwhelmed; do a little at a time.

Regular exercise will keep you healthy and you will look and feel better.

Organize your closet and pack up the clothing, toys, and other items that you do not need, or use and donate to goodwill or charity.  Use containers to organize items that would clutter your home.

Check your freezer and canned goods for out of date items.  Throw out anything that is expired. Clean the shelves and restock by category.  Have a well organized kitchen; reduce trips to the supermarket by stocking your pantry for convenience and protection against an unexpected natural disaster.

Now that you de-cluttered, organized and downsized cleaning will be easier.  Carpeting lasts longer if maintained by frequent vacuuming and regular carpet cleaning.  You can maintain your vacuum cleaner by remembering to change the vacuum belt at least twice a year.  This will keep the brush roll working properly.  Regularly change the filter, and vacuum bag.  To maintain your vacuum cleaner, take it to be serviced every one or two years. To protect your investment have a professional give the vacuum a tune up.

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Remove all the screws from the bottom of the power nozzle, and then remove the top cover.  You will then need to remove the screws on each end of the brush roller, and then remove the brush.  Put the blet on the motor and then around the brush pulley, then put the brush back into the power nozzle housing, and put the screws on each end back in.  Now you can put on the top cover and screw in all the screws. 

On the Epic serires, Guardian, Renesance, and some central vacuums, there is a little more work, you will need to take out the light socket and dirt seperator before getting to the brush roller.

The drive shaft or motor pulley turns the belt which causes the brushroll to turn and provides the necessary agitation to deep clean your carpet.

After about three months the belt has stretched, causing the belt to slip on the drive shaft. This means the brushroll turns slowly or not at all. The vacuum still picks up the easily seen surface litter, but the sand and grit at the base of your carpet starts to build up, causing excessive carpet wear.

The quality of belts varies widely. If your new belt is too loose, again the brushroll will turn slowly, if at all. If it is too strong or tight, it puts excessive wear and strain on your motor and bearings which can cause damage, needing repair.

It only takes a minute to change a vacuum belt but it can save hours of cleaning time and effort. Let your independent dealer help you select the right belt for your vacuum. Such advice could save you hundreds of dollars. Let the dealer install the belt, as well. The proper tension will make all the difference in your cleaning efficiency.