My new Dyson DC17 Animal died after I ran over my kitchen rug....?

Question

I was vacuuming my kitchen and accidentally ran over a thin kitchen carpet. The carpet got sucked into the vacuum, so I turned off the vacuum and pulled it out. Now my vacuum won't work! It will turn on, but the carpet-sucking part at the bottom where the tube spins won't spin at all. Is this something I can fix myself??

Answer 1

Sounds like the belt to me, it could have either come off, or broken.  If broken, you will have to get a replacement.  Not a difficult fix.

Answer 2

I don't have a Dyson but I have a Windtunnel with a beater brush.  The belt probably came off that's why the beater isn't turning.  You should be able to remove a few screws from the vacuum head and put the belt back on.