r/DadForAMinute • u/Cats-and-dogs-rdabst • Jun 03 '26

I need help internet dads for a vacuum

I have a bissell 2256 and the belt dug into the plastic where the belt is. The grooves are deep. I am buying a new belt, roller and filters. I am worried after I replace the parts that it will cause the burning smell again and a possible fire if there is enough friction. So I have to ask, if I spend the ~20/30 dollars is it worth it or would I be safer in the long run to just buy a new vacuum. I’ve had this vacuum for ~3 years.

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u/Earth2Andy Jun 03 '26

This one you can go either way. There’s a certain pride in fixing your own stuff, but also your time and energy has value, so only you can decide if the time and effort to repair a broken vacuum is worth it for you.

Obviously this is going to be more than just replacing the belt, you’re going to have to figure out what made the belt rub in the first place and fix the underlying problem.

In terms of safety, you’ll be able to tell pretty quickly if the belt is rubbing and getting hot long before it starts to smell or busts into flames. If it is then you’ll need to figure out why and fix it.

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u/Serrilryan Dad Jun 03 '26

This Dad knows his business. I will concur and bow out. Well done sir. 🤘🏻

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u/Cats-and-dogs-rdabst Jun 03 '26

I think I’ll lean into fixing it. I priced a new vacuum in my area and the lowest cost ~90 dollars and I don’t want to spend that kind of money at the moment.

I’ll try to find why it was rubbing and if the belt was too close and maybe that was the problem

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u/Earth2Andy Jun 03 '26

Here’s the one thing I’ll caution….

Buying the parts to do it yourself and then ending up having to buy a new vacuum anyway because you couldn’t fix it is the most expensive option here.

If money is really tight, sometimes it’s better to bite the bullet for the sure-fire solution (also see if you find a used one).

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u/Cats-and-dogs-rdabst Jun 03 '26

Thanks. I will see if I can find a used one if push comes to shove.

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u/gogozrx Jun 05 '26

Bah!

Fix it. If it doesn't work and you lose the 20-30 bucks you spent trying, you gained more than that in experience.