Kirby Vacuums are durable machines with powerful cleaning capabilities. Once in awhile, however, you will run into the issue of having to replace the belt on a Kirby Generation. Even the most experienced repairmen on the GoVacuum team will admit that replacing the belt on the Kirby is one of the most difficult repairs they face. As a result, we’ve decided to create a video showing you how to make this Kirby vaccum belt repair yourself. We go step by step through the process of dismantling the powerhead and swapping out the belts on the rollerbrush. And we even give help advice on how to properly maintain your Kirby machine along the way. To purchase Kirby parts, check out: www.govacuum.com For more vaccum information, cleaning advice and informational videos check out our blog at: www.govacuum.us For more information about GoVacuum, check out www.govacuum.com
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Kirby vaccum manual by Goodvac.com. Standard set user manual
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Excellent video! I was just changing out the belt and I had no idea how I was going to get it to work- it’s not self-explanatory, is it? Thanks for the great instructions, and keep up the good work!
Thank you so much!!!!
I HATE my Kirby Vacuum Cleaner and as soon as I can I am buying a different vacuum cleaner!!!
DUDE IS DEEP…HE REALLY HELPED ME OUT. THE BELT WAS KICKIN MY TAIL.
THIS DUDE IS DEEP…THANKS FOR THE HELP MAN, THAT BELT WAS KICKIN MY BUTT!
THIS DUDE IS DEEP…THANKS FOR THE HELP MAN, THAT BELT WAS KICKIN MY BUTT!
Simplest thing in the world dude, ive lived with it all my life
Thanks, this was very helpful. Mom wanted me to replace the vacuum belt, but I don’t really know much about the Kirby design, since they never allowed me to toy around with it.
And now I do! So thank you.
Great demo. Just the things I needed to know. Thanks. I’m remembering govacuum.com.
Wow thanks so much! I was having lots of trouble trying to figure out how to put on the belt of my vacuum, Worked right away, after watching this video!
thanks that helped alot n it was quick toooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!! So easy watching someone do it. You explained things very well. Thank goodness you said something about the green light because I did have the brush switched around in there and would not have known.
just flip the brush roll around then it will work for the g3 and g4
Worked like a charm. Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks I just changed the belt of a 1975 Kirby I bought at yard a sale for $1
Thank you so much for this video. It is soooo helpful. I load this video up everytime I replace the belt. Thank you again for your help!!
Thanks for the great video. I was getting really frustrated trying to get the belt back on! =)
What is the best proformance kirby
Thx for that I have a kirby and we pay a big sum of money to get are’s replaced but we don’t now thx
@hallnoats4ever Care to share your opinion on which is the hardest in the industry if the Kirby is not? I have been doing this exact repair for 10 years, it’s not difficult for me to do, but if you don’t know what you’re doing, then the process that you have to do is not easy by any means.
thanks, saved me a trip to the vacuum repair place!
very very helpful and straighforward. thanks a lot
It’s nice to know how to change the belt on a Kirby, but what’s even nicer is the cute guy showing us how to do it!
Man thankyou, we bought a second hand kirby that had this problem. Here in australia the kirbys go for $5000 and we got it for $349, all because of the belt. and you showed us how to fix it! thanks!
Thank you so much!! I never thought I was going to figure it out and almost just bought a new one. You ROCK!
i used to work for kirby, very good co, i was not so good at selling, i now have one in my house, i wish all the kirby reps the best of luck and get your pins
Love this VDO and The Machine..I have two now…lol
@benho278 That something is the ghost of Old Man Kirby himself!
@CK2012
Wow 1,500 Bucks, thats alot of Money
This is probably happening on NEUTRAL. if this is the case – you need to replace “Bracket Cam Assembly”. Google it or search GoodVac site for 557689 . We have manual on how to replace it.
When vacuuming I am hearing a clicking sound, when pulling the vacuum back toward me. Any suggestions?
It uses whats called an “F” bag and around here at least its 6 for $26
It feels like the gear is acting like a break…. If you have the hose on and pull the kirby in the handle, it nearly raise on the back (large) -wheels….
Can I fix it by myself? Have been a salesman for the Kirby Legend, 20 years ago and have fix som legends?
If it is hard to push on a carpet when vacuum is ON and nozzle down – it is normal. This is why they put the transmission in… If it is had when it is off, nozzle up, pedal in N and on the hard surface – something may be wrong.
Our Kirby is realy “heavy” to push with the gear in neutral………It feels like something “holding back” in the machine! Is that as it should be?
The Sentria and the Diamond use the same brushroll. The reason the Diamond is better is it has a 2- speed switch. The Sentria does not. This advantage makes it more convenient to vacuum rugs that may not appreciate the intense airflow.
The Sentria also has more plastic in the handle that is more prone to breaking.
I also do not like the LED lighting system because when it needs replacing it is significantly more expensive than the traditional bulbs.
The Ult G model has the soft brushroll
@chirodocheilman Why is the diamond better? The Sentria has the newer stiffer brushroll right? Not that it makes it better.
the diamond is better than a Sentria – I have a Sentria, a Diamond, and a Ultimate G. The Diamond is the best one
•Italpride commercializza in particolare l’aspirapolvere Kirby.
L’aspirapolvere Kirby è senza dubbio il macchinario più efficiente per la pulizia e l’igiene degli ambienti domestici che sia presente sul mercato.
ItalPride è orgogliosa di offrirvi L’aspirapolvere Kirby.
Ho comprato laspirapolvere KIRBY .. fantastica!!!!!! Aspira tutta la polvere e gli acari nascosti della mia casaLa uso anche per dipingere le mura, per lavare i tappeti, i cappotti, i piumoniCi lavo anche la mia cagnolina..e in più nei momenti di relax uso KIRBY per i massaggi sul mio corpoè garantita dalla NASA, ha 35 anni di garanziaè un prodotto strepitoso e io sono contentissima di averla in casa KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY , KIRBY .
Buy a Sentria on Ebay for about $500.
What size bag does the Sentria take? How much do you sell them for? Thanks!
well on amazon the newest model is close to $1,500
Yes they are that is why they have a big price tag
Are Kirby vacuums made in the United States?
great vacuum good investment will last many years mine is 20 years old and still works great
you mean in fremont area? cus I also started just today lol I hope people will buy it..
You may find that sales and the company aren’t that great as the unit itself.I wish you the best of luck though
I just started working for this company today! pay is great, and I was very impressed with the very same unit in the vid. thanks for the help, I have to study this vacuum top to bottom for tomorrow until i am ready to sell it. this helps alot, so thanks bro
i bought one today its great!