Thanks so much Tony. Really appreciate your taking the time to document the belt replacement. Saved me a lot of time and frustration. With the 26,000 views I’m guessing you’ve cumulatively saved somewhere around 2 to 3 years of cussing and swearing. Great job!

Thank you SO much for this clear and easy to follow video! My husband recently passed away so I'm learning how to do things like this around the house. Got this task done in about 15 minutes. 😊

THANK U...WORKED GREAT..FIXED CURRENT ROLLER AND OLD HEAD ROLLER That they had replaced..got tools and belts as U said. Belt burned right thru side! 64 Year old Happy women!

Thanks for the video! I wish I had watched it before I took my AZ1002 head completely apart! Anyway, my front roller belt was broken, so I ordered the set of 3 from your link, plus a new aftermarket soft roller. I watched another video from a repair shop about the manufacturer. While it is true you cannot buy any internal parts from them and they do wear out, I must admit it is the best vacuum I have ever had, and over the last 50 years, I have worn out many! A couple of the “best of 2023” reviews still list this type of vacuum as the best for hardwood, tile, and carpet! I tend to fix, not throw away appliances.

A piece of Blue Painters Tape to hold it together when you flip it over would help! Then you'll have no Panel release Switches to reinstall.. Great Job getting it done !

I was about to give up trying to fix it, especially since I thought I bought the wrong belt size and then I ran across your video and it was the right side that snapped!! Thank you!

The blue painters tape to hold the levers in place worked. Thank you for saving me money, the video was dead on accurate.

77 year old widow and I replaced the belt myself and it works! Awesome!

I just want to THANK YOU!!! As u said "your failure is our gain" and as sorry as i am for failed first attempt I can tell you that I definitely gaiedn because this is an expensive vacuum and I was so afraid the fix was going to be so expensive! But... all was dine within $8.00 !!!! Thank you again!

Single mom cleaner lady entrepreneur here…you have helped me a great deal! I’m so happy to have 2 vacuums repaired without headache because you figured out the tricky stuff. Thank you!!!

Thanks so much. 66 years young and I fixed my vacuum by following your instructions. I ordered what I you said I needed and fixed it. The problem I had was putting on the belt. Other than that it was simple, a little challenging, but nothing you can't overcome. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome video! I fixed my Shark when I thought I was going to have to scrap it. Thanks for sharing!

Literally saved me $179. Thank you!

Perfect video!! Got the part you said I would need. My husband was able to replace the belt with ease. My Shark front roller is back to working. Thank you so much!!

As a busy mom who vacuums every single day and who is also tight on money post holiday season… I am SO incredibly grateful for this video. Thank you for being thorough and slowly explaining everything. Seriously, this saved me a few hundred bucks, and for that I really appreciate you!

Perfect! So helpful. Only comment is based on others comments on Amazon, the belt can be put on by inserting it onto the small gear, put the belt on the front of the larger gear and then turn the gear to work it on easily. It helps to have the soft roller attached to turn it. THANKS!!

No need to remove that front gear to get the belt on - just align it onto the bigger gear and pull it as close to you can to the smaller gear and keep pulling it like it would just slip onto the smaller gear while turning the main roller. The belt will gradually feed itself onto the smaller gear. Thanks for doing these videos!!! Update: for what it’s worth, the replacement belt that I rec’d from Amazon, which works great, has “HTD 153-3M” on the belt and the label on the package says “B08Nw221TL”…

Your video was exactly what I needed! I to have the easy 1002 vacuum cleaner and the belts I ordered on Amazon was close to the gates model you had said. Mine was HTD 153-3M. I too started to take all the screws off the bottom, and then I realize I may not get to where I needed to go so then I googled for information and found your Thanks a lot good job

Your video was my solution! The soft brush roll on my Shark stopped working and this video helped me fix it. It cost less than $20 and took less than 30 mins of my time. I did purchase the Replacement Belts (MFLAMO) and Lexivon Tamper Proof Torx Bits (LEXIVON) from Amazon like you suggested. I put down an old white sheet just in case any small parts went flying. I took my time and stopped your video each time I needed to complete a step. The hardest parts were getting the 2 small screw covers out and removing the side panel. I am a female DIYer and this was just one more project crossed off my to do list. Thank you, Tony, I subscribed.

Dam literally just got off the phone with shark an hour ago and they told me the exact thing you said. I have to get a whole new head for 90 bucks. Definitely gonna return it now

Excellent! I lightly taped spring holders so they wouldn't fall out when I went to remove the gear; it worked great!!

You’re a vacuum saver! Thank you so much. I fixed my shark vacuum thanks to your video. I am so grateful. You’re awesome! 😍👏🏻

Thank you for this video, I just ordered every should be here tomorrow.. I love this vacuum.. plus I went ahead and order new filters and much need items . I’ve had this for almost four years now so it’s needed all these extras.. thanks again ❤

Exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video.

Perfect instructions! I bought the vacuum used and the belt chewed through the plastic. This video showed all the necessary components and where each part should go.

Thank you for taking time to show us this. I am grateful and think people should get credit where credit is due. Kudos and I'm glad you did this video.

Thank you so much! I'm going to order the parts through Amazon and get it done! This was exactly what I needed to figure out what I needed to repair our vacuum cleaner! Happy Holidays!

Thank you Tony. Your video helped so much for this repair. Appreciate you taking the time to help.

Thanks for posting- I just finished swapping out the belt using the torx bits you described- we've always owned Kenmore vacs- Sears had great parts support, but Shark's is nonexistent- thanks again!

This was great. Thanks so much for posting. It took me 15 minutes to replace the broken belt by following your excellent tutorial. I will never buy another product from Shark. When I called Customer Service, like you, they told me the vacuum head was not under the 6 year warranty and that it would cost $100+ to send a replacement. What a scam. Thanks again, If you are ever in NC I'd be happy to buy you several beers.

Thank you for your help! It was exactly what I needed and saved me from buying the $90 part!

Thank you so much for this video. I ordered both of the products you linked and was able to follow along with you and fixed my vacuum. Thanks again!

Thanks for the tip! I was able tonget the belt on, without removing the gear.

I'm watching this, with my base opened up on my kitchen counter... So relieved, but not sure why the back roller isn't rolling. I do have the UV 700

Thank you thank you thank you!! Your video was simple and straightforward, I was able to fix my vacuum in 20 minutes.

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I was already shopping for a new vacuum cleaner when a friend found this video. We ordered all the necessary parts and were able to fix our Shark (model UV700) within 10min.

My roller stopped spinning as well. I decided to retire the Shark Apex and use it to just vacuum my cars. I was never impressed with the suction power. Just got a Dyson V15 cordless vacuum and it’s twice the suction, or so it seems, than the Shark. Lightweight, easy to clean stairs, as opposed to the Shark, and just an amazing vacuum. It has loads of attachments like the Shark too. The Shark replaced a Dyson upright, don’t remember the model, and I knew right away that it wasn’t a good decision. The Shark isn’t a bad machine and I love the attachments. The hose limits you though and you have to basically carry the vac in order to clean steps. It won’t pick up fine pet hair from our place rug. I’ve tried and tried. With only two passes the V15 picked up all the hair. I’m actually glad that my roller stopped working since I wasn’t in the market for a new vacuum. I also have a Dyson cordless since 2013. Use for steps, light vacuum like bathrooms, pick up spills and wife’s hair, which is as bad as my dog’s. Also have a Roomba J7+. I’m anal when it comes to cleaning, especially my floors.

Thank you very much for this video. This is our second issue with this vacuum in less than 2 years of owning it. The first time that same belt somehow melted through the cover and we replaced the entire bottom portion like you mentioned Shark says is the only option. Also not covered under warranty despite it not even having been a year old at the time. We complained and got half off at least. The second time was just like this, where the belt became shredded. I'm honestly relieved we can replace just the belt this time at least. Pain in the damn ass though. Up yours, Shark.

Thank you so much for your help. I would not have been able to do it without you and your video

EXCELLENT video - Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to put it together! You are a lifesaver for me!

Your video is exactly what I’ve been looking for to help fix my vacuum! We got our vacuum literally 4 or 5 months ago and it started to smell like it was burning and everything I looked up directed me to replacing the belts. Thanks to you I was able to buy the new parts and change them myself and not have to spend more money on another vacuum!

This saved me a money as well as time. Thank you for your knowledge

Thank you so much! I have been searching for remedy and today found you!

Great details on changing the belt. Thank you

Great video! I needed to confirm that the side cover would come off after removing 2 screws (my cover was stubborn.) A couple of things. 1: if you don't have the torx with holes, you can drill out the little pin in the screw. Doesn't take much. 2: My belt wasn't broke, but it had slipped off so I was able to avoid buying a new belt for now. 3: I didn't take the gear off. What I did was started the belt on the gear, then I manually spun the big brush with my hand to make it guide the belt onto its gear. 4. thanks for the pointers on the switches - great stuff!!!

THANK YOU! By the time I got those little round screw hole covers out, they were too mangled to put back in. I ended up just tossing them out. I think they're mostly there for esthetic reasons (and to mess with DIYers, of course).

Your instructions were awesome! Thank you!!

Incredibly helpful, thank you!

Thank you for this video! You saved me time and money!

Thank you very much for making this video, it was very helpful 🙂

Thank you! Just what I was looking for!

Thank you for this video!! Got ours fixed

You were such a big help👍👍👍

I can't thank you enough for this concise and informative video. I was on my out the door to buy a new replacement vacuum when I found this video. It was just what I needed and saved me $400.00+ on a new vacuum. I went on Amazon and was able to find and buy the exact belts and tools you included the video and was able to replace the belt in about 15 mins. Do you have a video on changing/replacing the belt on the large roller? Mine is okay for now but I'm sure it will soon also need replacing.

Perfect exactly what I needed!👍👍

Dude you are amazing. Saved me a lot of grief.

Perfect video- thank you!

Excellent video, Thank you very much.

Thank you so much it was a quick easy fix 😊

Thanks for the video. Great job.

Very helpful! Thank you.

Thanks dude. Appreciate the video

Very helpful, thank you.

On the side of the brush relatively on the right side from the front, There is a tab to remove the soft roller. If the Belt is broken then you may have to buy a new head or belt. The belt may not be easy to install.

Thank you for your video!

I have found this video because my vacuum turns on and sucks but the roller heads have nothing powered. Neither roller moves, no lights at all, yet when I manually roll each roller, it turns both rollers. Would it still be a belt needing replaced? I did do exactly what was stated in the video where I sucked up a thinner rug and didn't get it turned off fast enough. I do not see anything or smell anything like older cheaper vacuum belts. Thank you in advance.

Can you post the link for the screws

Thank you.

Great Video

Can you remove the main roller for cleaning? You can clean it pretty good in place but I’d like to give it a full overhaul and clean out

So I thought the belt for mine was broken, come to find out its still good. 🤔 do you have any idea was causing the brush to not spin?

Is it UV700 or NV700? I could only find NV700

Well I guess I’m going to call Shark for a full replacement head because my belt is intact, but sticking out the side of the machine. Sucked up a rug edge and broke through the cheap plastic side piece!

My brush will only work in the forward motion, at times it even stops then and the green light goes off. The vacuum is almost a year old. I finally called today and went thru the troubleshooting tricks with the rep. and still not working. He is going to send me a new wand. I cant imagine how that would be the problem but will give it a try. I wish they would just replace it with a cheaper model, I don't think I would buy an APEX again. Sounds like it is a common problem.

Heat the belt up with boiling hot water and put it on. So you don't have to take the gear apart.

Does anyone have a video on how to take the main brush off the Shark Apex Duo Clean?

My belt went through the side of the plastic roller housing 🤣😂

ANYTHING TO AVOID DOING THE RIGHT THING like there WARRNTY!! How sad

Cant get the gromet things out im demented