How to Replace Eureka Upright Vacuum Belt The Boss R Style

When you're vacuuming, do you hear a strange noise that turned into a stranger noise? In this video I show you how to change a vacuum belt on a Eureka Upright Vacuum, The Boss R Style.
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Thanks for watching! 😃

[@davidtay3373]

Just wanted to say thank you for the video which was much clearer to understand than the (yellow) instructions label printed at the bottom on my Eureka 4800 vac. I finally replaced the belt on my vac after almost 16 years; I'm even more amazed that the original belt lasted almost 16 years and this is with weekly use!

[@timeandplace4114]

Ditto, ditto, to David Tay's comment and praise yesterday. Thank you. I am a 76-year old lady and I just put a new belt on my 16 plus-year-old vacuum cleaner. The belt was less than $10 at a nearby janitorial supply store. Your instructions were so clear. In addition, your video lighting and filming were excellent. I felt bad when you hurt your hand; I wanted to do the grandmother thing and put a bandaid on it with a lot of praise and animated cheers. You make a lot of people feel good about themself; many thanks.

[@arieljacobsegal]

Thanks so much! I got a new belt and followed your instructions and it worked. (The belt broke after a string which had fallen out of old bathing trunks got wrapped around the belt and brush).

[@marymurphy1811]

Thank You!! Fixed it for 6 dollars!! Very easy instructions. Good job!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for checking it out!

[@USCG.Brennan]

Exactly what I was looking for.....thanks a Ton!! EazyPeazy!!

[@meganhigh4855]

Thank you SO much for this video! I borrowed a vacuum and broke the belt! I just successfully changed it and am so excited! thank you!

[@peggypmills4523]

Thank you, much, Mr. Fixer!

[@Tipperary757]

You're a lifesaver. Could not figure out from diagram where to hook it othan roller. Graphis on vacuum wasnt helpful. Thank you!!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad that it helped and thanks for watching! 😃

[@TC-dw6wg]

Yea those “graphis” can be hard to read!

[@JamesStegall]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thank you for watching! Glad I could help out!!

[@Zach1Zach2]

Well filmed video. Good repair !

[@Bergarita]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@jamesryan3630]

Thank You-Greatly Appreciate it!

[@dreamydesignsbyalia]

thank you for showing this you saved me from buying a new vacuum!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

So happy it helped you out! Thanks for watching!!

[@April-jc1lt]

Thank you for this video!!! It worked!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! Happy to help!

[@kiminseattle3476]

WOW! It sounds great.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks for watching!

[@wordswordswords8203]

Thank you.

[@megz7238]

Just did it, thank you so much.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad it could help!

[@TC-dw6wg]

Great video……thank you!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Thanks!

[@annr9361]

Thank you!!! I have had this bad boy for years and I LOVE it. My husband got me a Dyson Pet and I hate it!

[@1justinmyass]

Thanks for your help and sorry about your fingers.

[@DL-by8el]

Thank for telling me what belt. I wonder if the hose can be replaced?

[@Godsplan_444]

Big help!! vid was a bit long tho still thumbs up

[@TC-dw6wg]

5 minutes is a lifetime!

[@mylesromanow9821]

Before adding the new belt you have to clean the burned rubber from the old belt off the motor shaft. Use a green kitchen scrub pad, fire up the vacuum without the belt and then clean the motor drive shaft while its spinning. takes 5 seconds.... if you put a new belt on a motor shaft with burned rubber, it will dramatically cut the life of the new belt. Emery cloth or fine sand paper would even work better.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

This is an excellent tip! Thank you!

[@garbo215]

The rubber squeegee-like piece on the outside of the brush housing fell off and I can't seem to get it to pop back in. It is the piece just to the right of your cuff at 4:39. Does this even matter? If so, how do I get it back in? Thanks!

[@samritijain2305]

Plz share the link for belt.as I m not able to find in most of the stores

[@hustledude]

Ugh I went out to both Home Depot and Walmart tonight looking for the belt for this model and neither carry them. On further checking neither does Lowe’s or Target. The only way I can see to get it is order it online :(

[@davidfrankel218]

So strange but I have the exact same vacuum as in the video but the metal piece where the belt goes around goes across the whole channel. There is no “gap” for me to get the new belt on or off. So strange. Any ideas?

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Hey David. That is strange... I wonder if the shaft just worked itself out over time? Can you try prying it over carefully? Let me know if you got it to work. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@charlesgrant5634]

What's the cost for a good used model number 4870,red

[@karenetavares1285]

You did show or mention the felt piece that was around the roller???

[@TC-dw6wg]

Not a question. It’s a statement you wrote.

[@stevenmullens584]

I think I'm going to take mine to a belt repair shop and have the belt repaired would that be a feasible option

[@TC-dw6wg]

Absolutely not.

[@f.joannerosales400]

I need to take it down to the motor. I have take many even older ones down to the motor . It sounds as if the fan is damaged in it and I can't get the top off the base to get to the motor. The belt is fine as is the roller and nothing is clogged in the hoses but somethings sounds like it is clunking in the motor....

[@JeannieHardesty]

I did that on my Eureka, but the bands broke within 30 seconds. Something else must be wrong. :- (

[@cooperkelleysvhstapes]

Last 2017 video ever

[@marc.lepage]

Your screwdriver is bent. :-/