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My Kirby G5 will not come on. I am getting nothing. I checked the power cord, and the attachment as suggested in a previous posting. Is there a fuse or something else to check? The on/off button sounds the same as it always has. Any suggestions would be appreciated.My Kirby G5 will not come on. I am getting nothing. I checked the power cord, and the attachment as suggested in a previous posting. Is there a fuse or something else to check? The on/off button sounds the same as it always has. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My machine isn't picking up like it used to. I check the hose and made sure that the roller is free of threads and the like and it is.I used to be to vacuum threads and such but no more. I need suggestions before I take it to a repair person a nd pay an arm and a leg. Help!My machine isn't picking up like it used to. I check the hose and made sure that the roller is free of threads and the like and it is.I used to be to vacuum threads and such but no more. I need suggestions before I take it to a repair person a nd pay an arm and a leg. Help!
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Check the cord. see if there are any frays. or broken spots. usually it is one of 3 things. 1, faulty electric cord. 2. the attachment or floor nozzle not being properly attached( kind of a duh issue LOL) 3. a faulty switch assy. the switch can be kind of a bear to replace. I hope it is the cord. if not i would take it to a kirby repair person, because it is very easy to damage the motor assy when replacing a kirby switch. trust me i have damaged a few learning how to do it
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No reset button. It sounds like you might have one of several possible problems. Some ideas I have that you could try yourself would be to check the lockout switches: there is one behind the head nozzle, maybe the nozzle is on crooked, if so, maybe not engaging the safety switch, the other lock-out is located where the bag screws on, unlock the bag and re lock it to ensure proper fit. Otherwise, take it to the shop because it could be the motor, the cord, the switch. Hope this helped ya. Let me know. Thanks, Rene (the Vacuum Doctor)
most of the time the small fork that comes off of the transmission and connects to the top slide wears out which doesnt allow the transmission to engage properly
Try my troubleshooting guide. It helps with do-it-yourself Kirby repairs. You'll also find links to directions, parts (cords too!!) and free repair guides!
I'm not familiar with Kirby vacuums, but press your reset button a few times (if you have one). If that does not work, then it is most likely the switch. For a rough estimate of the switch or parts for your vacuum, please refer to Sears Parts website and have your model number ready.
The carbon brushes in the motor need to be replaced. Very IMPORTANT....... DO NOT run the Kirby anymore until you get this fixed. If you do, the armature will be in danger of being damaged. (and that part is expensive!) The carbon brushes are reasonably priced, and you can use this online guide to get to them and change them. It's a guide for replacing the power switch, but it will help you change the carbon brushes too. Hope I've helped...
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My Kirby G5 will not come on. I am getting nothing. I checked the power cord, and the attachment as suggested in a previous posting. Is there a fuse or something else to check? The on/off button sounds the same as it always has. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
My Kirby just stopped running while I was using it is there a fuse?
My machine isn't picking up like it used to. I check the hose and made sure that the roller is free of threads and the like and it is.I used to be to vacuum threads and such but no more. I need suggestions before I take it to a repair person a nd pay an arm and a leg. Help!
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