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Hi, we're troubleshooting. our kirby vacuum is "smoking" and smells like something is burning whenever we turn it on. we've replaced the belt but that didn't work because it does this even when the belt is turned off! what could this be? is it common? we want our kirby back! ;) thank you!!! by the way, i didn't see the option at the bottom...we have a kirby sentria -peggie
i'd be vacuuming, and when i'd shut it off and lift up the front end, smoke was coming out of the "mouth" of the vacuum, where the suction and the wheel would come in contact w/the carpet. it smelled like burnt rubber mostly. i think i figured out that i was vacuuming it on too low a level. i'm supposed to start at the highest level, turn the vacuum on, then one by one, go down each level until it "sounds different" because the suction is affecting the carpet, then go down just one more click. turns out i was vacuuming my rug, carpet and tile each on one level too low and i was burning out the belt and brush like crazy.
i'd be vacuuming, and when i'd shut it off and lift up the front end, smoke was coming out of the "mouth" of the vacuum, where the suction and the wheel would come in contact w/the carpet. it smelled like burnt rubber mostly. i think i figured out that i was vacuuming it on too low a level. i'm supposed to start at the highest level, turn the vacuum on, then one by one, go down each level until it "sounds different" because the suction is affecting the carpet, then go down just one more click. turns out i was vacuuming my rug, carpet and tile each on one level too low and i was burning out the belt and brush like crazy.
Sounds about right you should change that type of belt every six months to a year regardless if its broken or not. one other thing you should do is make sure the brush roll itself isn't bound up it should spin freely if not you can pull the plastic ends off the roller to clean any hair or thread out .
I have the Kirby Sentria and have just had problem shampooing carpet. The water comes out but isnt coverting the shampoo concentration in the water into 'foam'. I just get a line of water. Not good ..... help!. Love my Kirby .... need it working pronto!!!!!! Any suggestions?
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Actually it can. If the machine has a defect but the good news is that is has a 3 year warranty. Take it to a Kirby authorized repair shop not a vac and sew and they will fix it right up....I am a factory authorized service tech for the Kirby co.
were you put the belt on see if any thing is rubbing against shaft.it may have been the belt,replace the belt and clean out the bab and also the floor brush.
You must take of the plastic ends from the wood beater bar and make sure the metal axels are not wound up with hair. I did this monthly with 4daughters
I would check the brush roller and make sure it turns good and replace the belt on it . When you smell burning rubber most of the time it is the belt .
First thing , make sure that the roller brush is turning freely.. should spin like a top.. free and easy, if not that is the problem
the bearing on the ends are seized up and it isnt turning and you belt is turning on the motor shaft, thus causing the smoke and burning
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May be the carbon brushes. DO NOT run the vacuum until you check them. If they are worn out, they can damage your armature and that is expensive to replace. Try my troubleshooting guide. It helps with do-it-yourself Kirby repairs. You'll also find links to directions and free repair guides!
i'd be vacuuming, and when i'd shut it off and lift up the front end, smoke was coming out of the "mouth" of the vacuum, where the suction and the wheel would come in contact w/the carpet. it smelled like burnt rubber mostly. i think i figured out that i was vacuuming it on too low a level. i'm supposed to start at the highest level, turn the vacuum on, then one by one, go down each level until it "sounds different" because the suction is affecting the carpet, then go down just one more click. turns out i was vacuuming my rug, carpet and tile each on one level too low and i was burning out the belt and brush like crazy.
thank you! i didn't know you could do that to the brush wheel. ;)
where does the smoke come from? and was it a burnt hair smell, burnt rubber smell or electrical smell?
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