Kirby Recent Questions, Troubleshooting Help & Support

No bearing inside only brass pivot, zip brush turbines get jammed because of hair getting trapped between the two blades, simply remove top holding plastic cap, it come into 4 pieces. lay out in order cut hair off spline and re assemble

no bearing inside only brass pivot, zip brush turbines get jammed because of hair getting trapped between the two blades, simply remove top holding plastic cap, it come into 4 pieces. lay out in order cut hair off spline and re assemble

you need to replace the handle pivot assembly, cost about 25-30

only use a genuine kirby belt. not copys that are sold on the web. it sounds like one of the end bearings is jammed with human hairs, remove end cap and cut out with a stanly blade

you need to use the small round suds nozzel, this will create a fine foam, spray the foam into a basin, the use the upholstry brush to apply to the stairs or chair.

need more info what model

If its the top clip on the backing plate, remove the plate with star screw driver, theirs a circlip the can come loose simply super glue in place.

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the surge is caused by a faultering armture, might be caused by low carbons or sticking carbons, strip the motor down for inspection. Or take it to your local kirby service centre shop for clean and service and polish. price range from 39 to 59

The wheels are held on by a screw behind the wheel guard, i suspect your height adjuster has come loose off the spline, this can be simply tapped back onto the axle

Your best to go onto youtube for instructions on how to shampoo.

No you will suck water into the motor, you must use a shampooer tray.

read the plate on the machine it will say in wattage or hp

You either have a clog, a damaged fan, orsomething is wrong with the motor ( not as likely ) . Best thing to do is take it to your local vac shop for assessment.

Raise the head and turn the power off to remove.

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