How come the roller on my Electrolux canister vacuum does not work?
Some Electrolux canister powerheads have reset buttons. Electrolux vacuum cleaners tend to utlilize a geared vacuum belt. Geared belts don’t break easily. If the roller got jammed up (by the end of a carpet or a hand towel, whatever) the powerhead will shut off, protecting the vacuum motor from any damage. The reset switch is a small red button located on the top of the powerhead. Electrolux vacuum belts rarely break. If pushing the reset button didn’t work (you don’t hear the motor), it’s one of two things. The roller is still jammed up or you have an electrical short somewhere starting from the hose to the powerhead.