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The Belt Will Work for a Long Time If Properly Adjusted
rating: 5
What can one say about a belt; it either works or it doesn't.
I've noticed complaints about the belt breaking frequently on the Eureka 4870. I think that is due in large part to the manual operation of the height adjustment.
The height should be adjusted to the highest level that actually works on the carpet being vacuumed. If it is adjusted too low, the resistance from the carpet versus the powerful motor on the 4870 stresses the belt too much and it breaks.
I've used the same belt on my 4870 for well over two years and it seems to be as good as new. I have a fairly thick carpet and adjust the height to the next to the highest position for most of the carpeted areas of the house. We have some rugs and other carpeted areas where I need to drop the height down, but usually the third level down from the highest works well on those. Properly adjusted the 4870 cleans very well, fluffs up the carpet, and extends the belt life.
The bottom line on this is if you don't stress the belt by adjusting the height too low for the carpet; the belt can last for years.
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More belts...
rating: 5
For some reason my Eureka upright has been going through belts on a regular basis. The vacuuming is nothing out of the ordinary but the previous belts that came with the vacuum just shred apart. Hopefully this new batch will more staying power. I can't rate the new belts since I just installed one so the 5 star rating is for the quick shipping.
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better belts
rating: 5
the extened life belts are great. less time spent changing belts. more time to vacuum.
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my vacuum is working again! thanks
rating: 5
I was happy to finally be able to find a belt for my vac. Thanks!
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Finally found it
rating: 4
After wasting several hours going from one store to another (all licensed Eureka dealers BTW) I finally had the good sense to search for this on Amazon. Bingo. Five minutes later I have what I need. I little pricey for a strip of rubber, but cheaper than a new vacuum.
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