Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Belt Types

Cogged Belts

• Hoover cogged belts feature ridges on the interior perimeter of the belt that decrease shifting. Hoover also refers to these belts as geared belts. Hoover's WindTunnel, Quik-Broom, Brush Vac, Flair Stick, Platinum LiNX and Slider Broom vacuum models use this type of agitator belt. Hoover recommends that you replace the agitator belt in your Flair Stick or Slider Broom vacuum every three to six months. Hoover cogged belts range in price from $2 to $6 as of June 2011.

Flat Belts

• Belts that have a smooth exterior and interior are Hoover's flat belts. Hoover recommends replacing your flat belt when the edges start to show wear. Hoover vacuum models that require flat agitator belts include the Concept, Power Max, Powermatic, Quadra Flex, Conquest, Dirt Finder, Brush-Vac, Sidewinder, Catilina, Tempo, Mach Cyclonic, Fusion, Spirit, Duro and Dial-A-Matic. This belt type does not work with the Celebrity II and IV vacuum models. The cost for a Hoover pack containing two flat belts ranges from $3 to $4.

Round Belts

• Hoover round belts have rounded exterior edges and range in thickness, depending on which vacuum model this agitator belt type fits. Commercial models like the Convertible, Decade, Guardsman, Lark and Portapower use this type of vacuum belt. Retail prices for round agitator belts range from $2 to $4.

V Belts

• Hoover V belts resemble flat belts but provide more surface contact for your vacuum's spindle. Hoover's Conquest, Advantage, Mach 5, Mach 6 and Mach Cyclonic upright vacuum models require this type of agitator belt. Replacement V Belts cost between $4.50 and $5.25.