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Post# 144976   7/27/2011 at 19:34 (4,628 days old) by Vacuumfreeeke ()        

Hey guys.... I've had my smart vac for a little over a year now (and I do adore it, though it has some quirks) and I went to change the belt a little while ago for the first time... I had this felt piece around the belt and I couldn't get it back in right. What is it for and is it really necessary? I don't want to fool with it, but I don't want to put it back together if this piece is necessary. Anyone know?

Post# 144977 , Reply# 1   7/27/2011 at 19:37 (4,628 days old) by Vacuumfreeeke ()        
the vac

the vac.... I went ahead and put it back together, but I don't want to use it until I know what that piece is for.... looks like it's to protect the belt and tensioner assembly from dust, but I've never seen another vacuum with that!

Post# 145032 , Reply# 2   7/28/2011 at 00:09 (4,628 days old) by henrydreyfuss (Ohio)        
Hey VF

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Those two felt pieces are there to protect the belt. They surround the brushroll, and create a sort of gasket. One sets around the plastic base around the plastic wall that guards the belt where it rides on the brushroll. It wraps around the plastic, in sort of a 'U' shape. The other goes in the same spot, but on the bottom plate (I believe). I would recommend putting them back in, to keep dust and hair from getting into the area where the belt rides.

Hope this helps!


Post# 145049 , Reply# 3   7/28/2011 at 07:06 (4,627 days old) by fairfax88 (Orlando, FL)        
Smartvac,

Bobby, call me and I'll walk you through it if you want.....
and yes I am back.

~David


Post# 145089 , Reply# 4   7/28/2011 at 18:58 (4,627 days old) by veroroger (Vero Beach, Florida)        
noise level

Bobby,
Can you tell me what you think of the noise level? We had one at the Lane Bryant store where I worked part time. Vac worked wonderfully but I remember it being something of a screamer. Been looking at the new version in Wal-Mart, thinking of getting one for the collection, but you cannot try it out at the store.
Roger


Post# 145140 , Reply# 5   7/28/2011 at 23:01 (4,627 days old) by vacman117 (Chicago, IL)        

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The Smart Vac is probably one of the quietest cheaper vacuums that you can get, in my opinion. By the way, I am very jealous of yours! I have always wanted the purple pet version of it. I have the old black and gray one, I'm assuming it is one of the first, and then that red one I just got. The purple and the yellow really look nice together though.

Chase


Post# 145145 , Reply# 6   7/29/2011 at 00:15 (4,627 days old) by Vacuumfreeeke ()        

Thanks guys.... I still haven't had the inclination to mess with it, but I did use it tonight without the felt piece there and the sky didn't fall.

Roger, I agree with Chase... Eurekas in general are quieter than other brands.... this one is not a screamer by any means.... the motor is relatively quite and solid sounding.... what you hear more is the tremendous airflow and the sound of the aggressive brushroll thudding the carpet. I looked at the yellow one at Wal-mart when I was shopping for this one, but it didn't have the turbo tool... I wanted a turbo tool, but I don't know why because it doesn't work that great.... if I could combine the hose on this one with the Hoover turbo, it would be a match made in heaven. This is the only vacuum I've bought new (the Black and Decker Flex and Hoover Steam Vac don't really count, and the Windtunnel was a Big Lots refurb).... I paid more for it than I did nicer, more expensive machines (Kirby Sentria, Dyson DC 14 (which really isn't nicer, just more expensive), Miele plus), but I wanted it badly! The cord is too short, you have to reach for the switch, it creaks, some of the attachments don't fit on the end of the 2nd wand, the handle release pedal and bare floor switch (also badly placed) are too firm, and the bristles on the dusting brush have warped even though I haven't used it much at all.... but I love the way it looks and works, the attachments are decent, and bags and belts are readily available.

Chase, purple and gold were my high school colors! I just wish the bag door release handle and height adjust knob were yellow too!

Here's a video I made of the Smart Vac compared to the Windtunnel so you can see how they sound in comparison.... I also have one of it compared to the Dyson if you search my channel...


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