If you find that the brush roll has stopped rotating there are a couple remedies to try to fix the problem.
Vacuum brush not spinning on carpet.
Pull one end of the roller upward away from the vacuum cleaner and slip the belt off the roller.
If the vacuum cleaner brush still doesn t spin after you clean the brushroll consider replacing the brushroll.
The vacuum may be locked in the upright position.
Always make sure you turn the power switch off before you start to dismantle your machine.
To turn the brush roll on simply set the brush roll button to the on.
Here are the most common reasons why your vacuum cleaner brush isn t spinning and the parts instructions to fix the problem yourself.
However there are some other potential reasons that you need to consider.
Check to make sure your vacuum hasn t got a blockage.
If you have the settings on floor mode then the brush roll will not spin.
First test the power switch for continuity to ensure that the brushroll motor is getting power.
Brush roll not spinning a broken drive belt damaged brush roll jammed brush roll bearings tripped brush roll motor overload failed brush roll motor or a wiring failure in the wand or nozzle can prevent the brush roll from spinning.
If the vacuum cleaner brush still doesn t spin after you clean the brushroll consider replacing the brushroll.
If the bearings at the bottom of the brushbar get seized you cannot turn it.
To get your jammed brush roller working again locate the flat plate on the bottom of your vacuum cleaner.
If your vacuum comes with a button for on off brush bar check whether it is on if the brushbar is.
Remove the screws that secure the plate to the vacuum cleaner then remove the screws and the plate.
Rotate the brush roll by hand to ensure a smooth rotation and signify a successful belt replacement.
Slide the side of the brush roll where the belt is situated into the cleaning head slot.
Slide the side opposite where the belt is located into the cleaning head slot first.
Fix your dyson brush bar most cases of a jammed or stuck brush bar are quick and easy to fix simply pulling the debris gently from the brush bar.
It s quite common particularly in houses where there are pets or people with long hair that your dyson vacuum cleaner brush bar can become jammed and stop spinning.
If the setting is on carpet mode then the brush will spin.
Remove the brushroll and clean all hair string and lint from the brushroll bearings.
If the brushroll is sticking it will cause too much friction and put too much strain on the belt.
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This can also cause a broken belt so look.
Check the condition of the drive belt and replace the belt if it s worn or broken.
Check you are using carpet mode.
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