Thread Number: 44763  /  Tag: Pre-1950 Vacuum Cleaners
1930s Kenmore Deluxe Vacuum Belt No.?
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Post# 465021   8/1/2023 at 23:10 (289 days old) by EmanM18 (Wabash, Indiana/ United States)        

I have a 1930s Kenmore Deluxe vacuum and I'm wondering if anyone has a part or model number for a a modern belt that will work on it? The original belt that was on it measures to about 14 inches. I Google searched "14 inch vacuum belt" but it appears that no one really lists the belt length on online listings for belts. They are just all identified by what model vacuum they fit. Any help would be greatly appreciated!



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Post# 465031 , Reply# 1   8/2/2023 at 11:05 (288 days old) by Hoover706 (Schererville, Indiana)        
I'm also looking for a suitable belt for mine

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When I got my Kenmore De Luxe, it came with a Hoover flat belt on it. However, it was slightly too wide and it left a small burn mark on the bottom cover.

Post# 465036 , Reply# 2   8/2/2023 at 15:01 (288 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Deluxe belt

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Eli,

I use a hoover flat belt #12471 on mine it could fit a little tighter, but it works. You might be able to find a round belt that fits. I don't know what it came with originally.

good luck

Jim


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Post# 465037 , Reply# 3   8/2/2023 at 16:12 (288 days old) by EmanM18 (Wabash, Indiana/ United States)        
Belt

VacMadMan, thank you very much! I'll try that one.

Post# 465048 , Reply# 4   8/3/2023 at 09:32 (287 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        

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Eli,

You're welcome! I noticed in your picture it doesn't show the belt cover plate. Without the plate the belt might not stay in place.

Jim


Post# 465052 , Reply# 5   8/3/2023 at 11:32 (287 days old) by EmanM18 (Wabash, Indiana/ United States)        
Bottom. Plate

Thank you! I do have the bottom plate I just didn't have it on when I took the picture.

Post# 465054 , Reply# 6   8/3/2023 at 13:39 (287 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Flat belt

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Eli,

After looking closely at the belt plate according to the illustrations on the front of the plate this did use a flat belt. You can see the wide part and the narrow part where the belt bends. That wouldn't happen with a round belt.

Jim


Post# 465078 , Reply# 7   8/3/2023 at 22:43 (287 days old) by EmanM18 (Wabash, Indiana/ United States)        
Flat Belt

Yes, it did indeed use a flat belt. I have the original belt for mine which is obviously dried up and not usable at this point but it is a flat white belt that measures 14 inches long. Unfortunately from what I could find online, it doesn't appear that vacuum belts are sold by size but rather what model vacuum they fit which makes it harder to find a good modern replacement for the original belt.

Post# 465105 , Reply# 8   8/4/2023 at 17:46 (286 days old) by EmanM18 (Wabash, Indiana/ United States)        
Update

I just received the belt that I ordered thanks to VacMadMan. I put it on and it seems to work pretty good and seems to be the right size. Thanks VacMadMan! The belt is a Hoover 12471. I ordered it from Amazon. I just thought I'd share this so people can see it for future reference.

Post# 465115 , Reply# 9   8/5/2023 at 09:52 (285 days old) by VacMadMan (Pueblo Co.)        
Your welcome

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Eli,

So glad I could help.

Jim



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