Before making a service call, try replacing your vacuum cleaner belt yourself. It's cheap and takes only a few minutes. Consumer Reports tells you how to get the job done.

Vacuum cleaners have one job, and most do it well. But a broken roller belt will instantly cripple your vacuum and render your roller inoperable. Instead of spending money on a repair service (or ...

If your vacuum runs but isn't always picking up dirt, it might be time to change the belt. Consumer Reports' experts reveal how fast and simple it is to install a new belt which can save you a ...

Step 1: Buy a Replacement Belt Manufacturers used to be better about including a spare vacuum cleaner belt with new vacuums, but that’s not so common these days.