Kirby Vacuums - Page 8 - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

Check the cord. If it is not carrying enough voltage the motor will not run.

BEWARE you must ALWAYS contact the seller before buy this kind of parts and give up your serial number ofthe vaccuum because of marketing technical correct parts to get as if it was or not modified by knowing the year of build and production type. 220 volt motor for Kirby vacuum

Most models have a spring that keeps the handle in the upright position. It may be defective.

If it is a burning rubber smell then that means that the belt needs to be changed. Here are the belts you need:

Kirby Ultimate G Belts

Does It make the noise all the time or only when the machine is moving. If it does it only when you push the vacuum that noise is normal. The older Kirby transmissions make a whining noise when pushed.

it probably needs new carbon brushes in the motor,DO NOT run anymore for fear of burning motor out.

I do not know much about Kirby G3. Did you read the instructions because sometimes we over look a part or we didn't understand the instructions and it might be a important part of the machine. Also it might be a faulty chip in the vacuum not telling it to drive instead of reverse.

Belt may be slipping or wore out. Are you running the brush too low to the carpet. That will prevent it to work.also you have to take the cap off the container when sucking the water up.

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Kirby's are repairable. Find a dealer or a repair shop near you to get it fixed.

Typically anyone qualified to do such work does not need instructions, so it will be very difficult to find such. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/donald_f2ed37026a3ac881

Instructions are HERE. Try shampooing on a part of a furniture that is not visible much... sometimes this may not work well.

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I have had a Kirby for over 20 years and yes you can shampoo your furniture. You do it just as you would your stairs or as if you were spot cleaning. There is really nothing to it.

This style of vacuum has great airflow but does not have great suction, especially at the end of the hose but it still should have enough to pick up most soils. It may have a restriction in the suction tube or emptor. The disposable bag may be full or clogged, the outer bag could also be clogged.

A hot wire is hitting the frame. Unplug it take your time and remove the housing around the motor and you will find the stripped wire. Cover it with GOOD electrical tape and you should be all set