I am excited! I bought this Kirby at a yard sale and thought he sold me a "hunk of gunk" but I watched your video and viloa! It works like a champ now. Thank you!
Thank you sooo much! I am the woman of the house, and I took it down to the electrical thingy to loosen the top part doodad, and called for help ( hubster was home) . We have to replace the Motor Brush!!!!! I'm thrilled. Tawanda!!!! God bless you! You saved me a bunch of money!
I was told by my husband the Kirby stopped working. I watched this video and did the process of elimination. Within 5 minutes I found it was the electrical switches. Took it apart, taped it together and it runs as good as new!! Thank you for the helpful video!! I know how much you saved me by not taking it in to have it fixed!! I also enjoy the fact of telling my husband - I fixed it!! Thanks Michigan Man!
Paul....I have had the worst day... practically everything has gone wrong that could. Including my vacuum not working. In three minutes and 19 seconds you totally made me the happiest person! LOVE YOU PAUL!
Thank you for this informative video. I followed it step by step and replaced the motor brushes. It worked liked a charm. Now my 30 year old Kirby is good for another 30 years. Thanks again and God bless you!
THANK YOU! We bought one from Ebay told the seller it wouldn't turn on. I saw your video about the switch near the bad. We didn't fully engage the bag. Thank you!
Thank you, this was excellent. My problem was the on/off switch though I replaced the brushed too. You got me far enough to make that an easy addition. One thing I did as I have in other projects with many steps is to put the screws in separate snack bags with the step I removed them with so that I put the right screws back in the right place. Blessings to you too.
6 years later and you're still helping people with this! Thank you so much!!! Mine wasn't working because someone unlocked the bag. A minor adjustment and it's working again! :D
Thank you very much. Our machine was about the same age as the one in your video and the brushes were worn out. Your video was very clear and easy to follow and I was able to fix the vac for $8.95. Great job.
I'm SO GLAD you posted this video! You saved me from having to take my Kirby in to have it fixed. I didn't have the bag put back on all they way so the boot wasn't pushing that lever to the on position. Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!
Thank You for showing the switch that the bag needs to engage, how you moved it, helped me loosen whatever had been stuck, stupid (me) turned it on, with the bag 🎒 off. I got covered by debris, but point is, IT STARTED After I changed the power cord. I just hadn't turned the bag hard enough! Covered in debris, never felt such relief! No costly repair! Took me 3 years to pay it off! Love love love my Kirby!
Thanks for your well prepared video. My Kirby wasn't turning. Your first two points got it running again after a proper cleaning and getting the bag cup on properly. Cleaned my entire house and came back to finish watching your video. Thanks again!
Love the video. Although after taking the vacuum apart and back together 3 times and it still only wanted to go in reverse, my husband finally suggested that maybe some wires were switched. Sure enough after pausing the video and zooming in I saw I had two of the plugs attached to my right brush were in the wrong spot. So if anyone has the same problem, make sure your wires are in the correct spot. 😊
Paul YOU ROCK! I watched your video and did everything exactly as you did. My Kirby ultimate G series wouldn't turn on. You explained everything so well. My brushes were still long and so I put everything back and wasn't very hopeful but I plugged it in and IT WORKS!!! To my fiancé's surprise as well--he couldn't believe it either. Thank you for this excellent video! -Christine
Thanks Christine. Good job! I'm really glad it helped. It's amazing how many things a person can fix if they just have the right tools and give it a try.
That was fantastic! I had to use the shampoo feature and put my vacuum bag back on but it wasn’t on all the way! Had to click it in and then vacuum started immediately! Thank you so much!
Yes Sir-E-Bob!! That's Texan for "WOW that worked great! " Your video was very clear to understand and you did a great job with camera even though you worked alone. My husband now thinks I'm a f--- genius. Oh, and by the way, I'm a Lady fix-it person. My hubby has a PHD and can't screw in a lightbulb! We each have our talents, right!? Thanks again
@@proclaimliberty2000 Hallo. Thanks for your answer. I live in Hockenheim, this is just 85km away from Stuttgart. I was born in Stuttgart in 1958 and I know this city very well. I have the Kirby G5. It looks like new and it is in a very good condition. It is unbelievebal but I bougt this excellent vacuum cleaner for only 50Euros with all extras you can get for it. Please go on with your super videos and I wish you all the best. Klaus
klaus vomberg Thanks Klaus! I think these Kirby vacuum cleaners are one of the best on the planet. Our G4 in this video is 30 years old. It’s had a lot of use and it still runs great!
I was getting mine ready to do a shampoo, and tried to turn it on to make sure the brushes worked... nothing. I was listening to the first part of another vid you did when you said something about the bag is on, everything looks good, and realized ...maybe I need to have the bag on for it to work. I tried that.. nothing, but then figured probably both pieces front and bag need to be attached. So I put the bag back on AND the front piece and it works. I guess it's a built in safety feature to have to have both pieces in place I was so frustrated until I figured this out lol.. we have a diamond series G and it's only about 15 yrs old. These things will last forever if they are taken care of. Thanks so much for the videos, bc even though it wasn't the exact reason, something you said triggered the "lightbulb" and I found out I don't have a broken vaccum! lol Thanks!
Mahalo! I just purchased my kirby avalir2 and was so upset it wouldn't stay on! Turned out to be the safety switch by bag. I never would have figured this out without your video!
Just thought you would want to know your video is still helping people! Thanks to your instruction, I was able to fix my circa 2002 Kirby. It was the brushes!
This video helped me save my grandmas kirby she has had for 30 years. Very well detailed. Everything explained perfectly. I think my brushes we old, so i replaced with new ones and bam. Runs like new. Thank you so much.
Excellent video. I have the exact Kirby worked on. I never realized there were several hidden switches. I purchased a new boot mini emptor and thanks to this video I discovered I did not tighten it enough to set the mini switch. Thanks for helping.
Worked just as easily as the video!loved the kirby, and been a champ for 20 plus years, so glad we didnt have to junk it and were able to work on it myself!
Thanks for sharing! I was at a loss when my Kirby wouldn't turn on and just decided to go to RUclips before I had to pay to get it repaired. It was the third step ( first being plugged in) when I r&rd the bag, and then checked the switch - it was filthy. I used my can of air to clean it and it works! Thanks again. Go Bucks!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just bought one of these and it wouldn't turn on... I was ready to scream but the little lever where the bag goes wasn't being pushed... I would have never found that without your video! Thanks!
Pam Angel , i have the same problem. Salesman left after demo. Next day tried to start, no go. Basic troubleshooting from owners manuel not helpful. I will try as you did to see if i can get it going. Also, has antbosy had trouble trying to reach a rep at Kirby?
Ma'am thank you so much for this comment. Lol just bought this and used it once and was too frustrated to sit thru an 18min video and I read your comment like "what is this woman talking about??". Then I looked at how I had put the bag on and voila. It works lol so thank you to you and this video 😊
I have to say Thank You also. My issue ended up being the point where the on/off lever connected to the motor push arm. It was rusted and seized up. When yours slid off easily, I knew that was my problem. Filed the rust off and worked like a charm!
Great video. Very helpful. Saved me at least $100. Brushes were $14 on Amazon. Our G5 had all star type screws. We used small boxes and put the time on the video where the screw was removed and reversed the video to reassemble.
Well done sir!! Thank you I don't know if I would have got it done without you.With your video it was easy, easy. Thank you again! PS: My brushes didn't even look as bad as yours but wouldn't start. I put the new ones in and turn the old girl on and away she went. So don't look at your brushes and think well i still have some left on them so it can't be that. Yes it can and was for me with I'd say 1/2 of brush on them.
You have no idea, how happy I was to find you. You have saved many a lot of $$$. Caan’t wait to get started. Thank you so much. Mine turned off at the end of cleaning my car. It has just been sitting in the garage but now I know how to trouble shoot it. I’ve had mine as long as you have and it probably is the brushes, but I’ll beable to determine that when I follow your video. Thank you again!!
After watching your video and disassembling my G7 Ultimate I found the Left motor brush much shorter than the Right. New brushes just arrived today and within 20 minutes our Kirby was back together and working again. Thanks for the great video of the disassembly and troubleshooting.
Thank you Proclaimliberty2000! ... My Sentria wouldn't switch back on after I'd turned it off. The switch activated by the boot I suppose collected dust and was not making good connection. I took a screw driver and worked it back and forth letting it pop back in place a couple times by releasing it with the screw driver and blew it out with computer compressed air and bingo now it working fine!
THANK YOU, SIR! Great advice- it seems to have been that side lever/switch. Our sweeper would only stay on if my toe was pressing the start button. Tell you what, that was some difficult sweeping after the dog sprung catnip loose from the cat toy!!! Anywho, as soon as you mentioned that side piece, I remembered that I had removed that bag part to insert the hose for inflating a yoga ball and thought....yes! I bet that's it. I bet I moved something over there. I didn't see to much stuff in there, but I cleaned what I could and put the bag part back more carefully. So far, so good. *wipes sweat from brow and gives a thankful sigh for informative you tubers such as yourself*
Thankyou so much for your video. I was so stressed when my avalir didn't turn on so went straight to RUclips and searched kirby. Your video came up first and within the first couple of minutes solved the issue. I hadn't turned the boot fully hence no power. Again thankyou so much!
Dude, thank you so much for this video. We have a Sentria gen6 it worked one time right after we got it, it hasn't worked in the 2 years since. After watching this video we discovered it was the bag switch, and we would never have found it if it wasn't for your video. So thank you again for fixing our $600 paper weight.
If your power switch quit working, it may be too dirty inside to cycle. Disassemble your vacuum as he does in this video, then remove the motor cooling duct and screen, the power cord cover and plug, and the motor base screws. Pull the motor and switch module out together. Spray lots of electronics cleaner down into each switch lever then work all the switches back and forth; repeat several times. You can also pry up the corner of the switch housing just enough to spray inside with the spraycan straw. You have to repeatedly hold down the front buttons and the boot switch and then cycle the power switch then release the others until it loosens up. After it's clean and cycles correctly, follow up with a spray of light oil. This got my vacuum working without having to order a new switch.
This was such a great video. Thanks for cutting out unnecessary steps during the removal process. Too many videos have screws coming out that don't need to. Great camera shots. Well explained. Kudos my friend.
This was great. I had to first fix a broken cord, but then it would hot work. I found the first safety switch on the front, but not the one that requires the bag to be attached. Thank you. Attached the bag, and then it worked just fine.
Thank you- forgot about the sensors and was worried when the wife said it wouldn’t turn on. Watched your video and sure enough a ping pong size of a dust bunny was right in the way of the hose sensor. All fixed!
Thank you for your video!!! I was able to figure out that the boot switch was the problem, I didn’t attach it right after I used the steamer!!! Thank you!!
Thank You, I put a new fan in my vacuum and it wouldn’t start . I was unaware of the interlock switch on the bag tube . I soon realized didn’t have the tube engaged properly. This video was very helpful. I subscribed thanks again.
Thanks for the advice! I knew the power was fine, but followed steps two and three, cleaned them out, tested and good to go! You saved me a lot of aggravation and for a pretty quick fix!
This is so helpful but I do have a question. It seems as if the lever that goes from the on/off switch, up the right side to the actual switch, could be loose on my sweeper. I will check my motor brushes but could there be something wrong with that lever maybe not engaging the switch?
Dale Brewer Thank You for making the video. After I remounted the Neutral / Drive shaft and reassembled, the unit would not start. I went back and checked everything and then I realized the interlock switch for the pick up roller was open because the roller was not attached. DUH. Suggest Check all INTERLOCK SWITCHES BEFORE TEARING THE UNIT APART TO CHANGE BRUSHES OR THE SWITCH. This unit also has an interlock switch above the inlet of the vacuum. Then check the link rod connecting rod to the ON OFF Switch pedal.
Mine (Gen3) is great when it's working, but I swear I've been inside this thing more than every other vacuum we've owned put together. Lots of plastic/rubber parts have worn and broken, even part of the upper aluminum body where a screw sits has cracked. Some of it is now unavailable. We had one of those simpler 1960's(70's?) type Kirbys before with no drive system. I didn't fully appreciate it until dealing with the G3. Basically a motor on a stick, and a thing of beauty. I only retired it because it needed a new beater bar. I may track that down and fix it next time the G3 breaks. Thanks for the video nonetheless, I'm not yet ready to throw this one away.
How you doing Paul nice to get back with you I seen you this video that you're demonstrating on couple years back when I first got my Kirby and wanted to understand more about and was able to keep it running. This time someone was giving one away with all the attachments and nice model in good shape not all banged-up but like I said it doesn't start anymore so I remember you here I am again using your method thanks a lot for this. Oh yeah forgot I'm in California, but I was born in Detroit and go wolverines, thank you.
Thank you very, very much! I was trying to use the carpet shampoo attachment for the first time and the vacuum wouldn’t turn on! It works great now so thank you for the video!
Thanks for making the video. It allowed me to figure out why our Kirby mysteriously quit. The boot going to the bag wasn't fully turned clockwise engaging the switch at 3:30 in your video. 👍🏽
Be sure to check the Power Cord first!! It mounts to the side of the vacuum and only takes one screw to remove the cover. You have to pry the cover loose from the top front right on the g4 I had. Mine had a bad cord.
Great Video... But what was it that told you to go straight to the brushes. Where there other troubleshooting steps that lead you to the brushes. In your experience is it the brushes that are normally the culprit? Thanks!!! Again..Awesome video!!
Thanks for the video. It was a frustration ending lifesaver. I had replaced the power cord but it still would not come on. I was about to give in and seek professional help but tried reseating the boot again and it worked. However, removing those torx screws is a nightmare. I had to purchase a screw extractor and will give it a try tomorrow.
Thanks for posting this clear brush repair. Unfortunately, after replacing the brushes, it seems that the switch is the problem. Do you have another video that goes as far as the switch replacement on the G4.?
Paul. I figured it out. Just needed to remove the single screw holding the switch in. Remove the power cord from the side. Disconnect the wires from the switch and the switch slides right out. I replaced the switch and my Kirby is back working again. Again, thanks for the clear tear down video. It really helped. I put squares of paper on my table with a snapshot of where they came from from your video. That worked out nicely when putting it back to gether.
Thank you for this video! I have the same vacuum, and although I haven't had a problem (knock on wood), I'm saving this in case I do! LOL These are great sweepers (sorry- that's Pittsburghese for vacuum!) and it's comforting to know I can take apart old Herb the Kirb if I need too!
Looks like yet another one that got fixed by the bag switch, fixed mine after 3:30 into the video. Maybe I will cheer for your wolverines next year as a thank you!
Thank you so much for making this video. I couldn’t figure out why it would come on whenever I put the hose attachment on. Turns out a little piece of plastic broke off so it wasn’t pushing the buttons in! I tried another hose and it started right up. Thanks!!!
Thanks! I was able to disassemble the vacuum and after removing and checking the carbon brushes I'm stuck. I have 2 white wires sticking out from the right brush side. I thought they should plug into the two spots off to the right of that but I think that is where the 2 white wires from the light go in. Can you assist with where the 4 white wires should go?
I am excited! I bought this Kirby at a yard sale and thought he sold me a "hunk of gunk" but I watched your video and viloa! It works like a champ now. Thank you!
👍😊 This is probably one of the best vacuum cleaners on the planet.
Thank you sooo much! I am the woman of the house, and I took it down to the electrical thingy to loosen the top part doodad, and called for help ( hubster was home) . We have to replace the Motor Brush!!!!! I'm thrilled. Tawanda!!!! God bless you! You saved me a bunch of money!
Kim Baker You’re very welcome!
I was told by my husband the Kirby stopped working. I watched this video and did the process of elimination. Within 5 minutes I found it was the electrical switches. Took it apart, taped it together and it runs as good as new!! Thank you for the helpful video!! I know how much you saved me by not taking it in to have it fixed!! I also enjoy the fact of telling my husband - I fixed it!!
Thanks Michigan Man!
Paul....I have had the worst day... practically everything has gone wrong that could. Including my vacuum not working. In three minutes and 19 seconds you totally made me the happiest person! LOVE YOU PAUL!
Thank you for this informative video. I followed it step by step and replaced the motor brushes. It worked liked a charm. Now my 30 year old Kirby is good for another 30 years. Thanks again and God bless you!
You saved me the unwanted drive & expense of finding a local authorized Kirby repair shop. Thank you for this video, it was my brushes as well.
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THANK YOU! We bought one from Ebay told the seller it wouldn't turn on. I saw your video about the switch near the bad. We didn't fully engage the bag. Thank you!
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Thank you, this was excellent. My problem was the on/off switch though I replaced the brushed too. You got me far enough to make that an easy addition. One thing I did as I have in other projects with many steps is to put the screws in separate snack bags with the step I removed them with so that I put the right screws back in the right place. Blessings to you too.
6 years later and you're still helping people with this! Thank you so much!!! Mine wasn't working because someone unlocked the bag. A minor adjustment and it's working again! :D
👍😊 You’re welcome Adam!
Thank you very much. Our machine was about the same age as the one in your video and the brushes were worn out. Your video was very clear and easy to follow and I was able to fix the vac for $8.95. Great job.
I'm SO GLAD you posted this video! You saved me from having to take my Kirby in to have it fixed. I didn't have the bag put back on all they way so the boot wasn't pushing that lever to the on position. Thank you SO MUCH!!!!!!
Thank You for showing the switch that the bag needs to engage, how you moved it, helped me loosen whatever had been stuck, stupid (me) turned it on, with the bag 🎒 off. I got covered by debris, but point is, IT STARTED After I changed the power cord. I just hadn't turned the bag hard enough! Covered in debris, never felt such relief! No costly repair! Took me 3 years to pay it off! Love love love my Kirby!
👍😊 Good job! These are the highest quality vacuum cleaners that I know of.
Thanks for your well prepared video. My Kirby wasn't turning. Your first two points got it running again after a proper cleaning and getting the bag cup on properly. Cleaned my entire house and came back to finish watching your video. Thanks again!
You're welcome!
Love the video. Although after taking the vacuum apart and back together 3 times and it still only wanted to go in reverse, my husband finally suggested that maybe some wires were switched. Sure enough after pausing the video and zooming in I saw I had two of the plugs attached to my right brush were in the wrong spot. So if anyone has the same problem, make sure your wires are in the correct spot. 😊
Paul YOU ROCK! I watched your video and did everything exactly as you did. My Kirby ultimate G series wouldn't turn on. You explained everything so well. My brushes were still long and so I put everything back and wasn't very hopeful but I plugged it in and IT WORKS!!! To my fiancé's surprise as well--he couldn't believe it either. Thank you for this excellent video! -Christine
Thanks Christine. Good job! I'm really glad it helped. It's amazing how many things a person can fix if they just have the right tools and give it a try.
That was fantastic! I had to use the shampoo feature and put my vacuum bag back on but it wasn’t on all the way! Had to click it in and then vacuum started immediately! Thank you so much!
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Yes Sir-E-Bob!! That's Texan for "WOW that worked great! " Your video was very clear to understand and you did a great job with camera even though you worked alone. My husband now thinks I'm a f--- genius. Oh, and by the way, I'm a Lady fix-it person. My hubby has a PHD and can't screw in a lightbulb! We each have our talents, right!? Thanks again
Kathleen Wetsel 👍😂
Best Video Tutorial I have ever seen for the KIRBY vacuum cleaner. Thanks a lot. I greet you from Germany. All the best from KLAUS
klaus vomberg 👍😊
klaus vomberg I have cousins in Stuttgart Germany😊
@@proclaimliberty2000 Hallo. Thanks for your answer. I live in Hockenheim, this is just 85km away from Stuttgart. I was born in Stuttgart in 1958 and I know this city very well. I have the Kirby G5. It looks like new and it is in a very good condition. It is unbelievebal but I bougt this excellent vacuum cleaner for only 50Euros with all extras you can get for it. Please go on with your super videos and I wish you all the best. Klaus
klaus vomberg Thanks Klaus! I think these Kirby vacuum cleaners are one of the best on the planet. Our G4 in this video is 30 years old. It’s had a lot of use and it still runs great!
@@proclaimliberty2000 Thanks and see you in your next video.
I was getting mine ready to do a shampoo, and tried to turn it on to make sure the brushes worked... nothing.
I was listening to the first part of another vid you did when you said something about the bag is on, everything looks good, and realized
...maybe I need to have the bag on for it to work. I tried that.. nothing, but then figured probably both pieces front and bag need to be
attached. So I put the bag back on AND the front piece and it works. I guess it's a built in safety feature to have to have both pieces in place
I was so frustrated until I figured this out lol.. we have a diamond series G and it's only about 15 yrs old. These things will last forever if they are taken care of.
Thanks so much for the videos, bc even though it wasn't the exact reason, something you said triggered the "lightbulb" and I found out I don't have a broken
vaccum! lol Thanks!
Mahalo! I just purchased my kirby avalir2 and was so upset it wouldn't stay on! Turned out to be the safety switch by bag. I never would have figured this out without your video!
Just thought you would want to know your video is still helping people! Thanks to your instruction, I was able to fix my circa 2002 Kirby. It was the brushes!
This video helped me save my grandmas kirby she has had for 30 years. Very well detailed. Everything explained perfectly. I think my brushes we old, so i replaced with new ones and bam. Runs like new. Thank you so much.
Terrific! You're welcome.
Thank you! That switch for the bag was our problem
Excellent video. I have the exact Kirby worked on. I never realized there were several hidden switches. I purchased a new boot mini emptor and thanks to this video I discovered I did not tighten it enough to set the mini switch. Thanks for helping.
Worked just as easily as the video!loved the kirby, and been a champ for 20 plus years, so glad we didnt have to junk it and were able to work on it myself!
Thanks for sharing! I was at a loss when my Kirby wouldn't turn on and just decided to go to RUclips before I had to pay to get it repaired. It was the third step ( first being plugged in) when I r&rd the bag, and then checked the switch - it was filthy. I used my can of air to clean it and it works! Thanks again. Go Bucks!
You're welcome! Good job.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just bought one of these and it wouldn't turn on... I was ready to scream but the little lever where the bag goes wasn't being pushed... I would have never found that without your video! Thanks!
You're welcome! I'm really glad it helped you.
Pam Angel , i have the same problem. Salesman left after demo. Next day tried to start, no go. Basic troubleshooting from owners manuel not helpful. I will try as you did to see if i can get it going. Also, has antbosy had trouble trying to reach a rep at Kirby?
Pam Angel thank you! I shampoo my furniture and it wouldn’t work... you comment helped me, my vacuum bag was fully attached!
Ma'am thank you so much for this comment. Lol just bought this and used it once and was too frustrated to sit thru an 18min video and I read your comment like "what is this woman talking about??". Then I looked at how I had put the bag on and voila. It works lol so thank you to you and this video 😊
I have to say Thank You also. My issue ended up being the point where the on/off lever connected to the motor push arm. It was rusted and seized up. When yours slid off easily, I knew that was my problem. Filed the rust off and worked like a charm!
Great video. Very helpful. Saved me at least $100. Brushes were $14 on Amazon. Our G5 had all star type screws.
We used small boxes and put the time on the video where the screw was removed and reversed the video to reassemble.
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Well done sir!! Thank you I don't know if I would have got it done without you.With your video it was easy, easy. Thank you again! PS: My brushes didn't even look as bad as yours but wouldn't start. I put the new ones in and turn the old girl on and away she went. So don't look at your brushes and think well i still have some left on them so it can't be that. Yes it can and was for me with I'd say 1/2 of brush on them.
You have no idea, how happy I was to find you. You have saved many a lot of $$$. Caan’t wait to get started. Thank you so much. Mine turned off at the end of cleaning my car. It has just been sitting in the garage but now I know how to trouble shoot it. I’ve had mine as long as you have and it probably is the brushes, but I’ll beable to determine that when I follow your video. Thank you again!!
You're welcome!
Thanks man, for me is was the switch below the bag. I was getting ready to take it to repair store. You're a life saver.
Saved me a trip to the repair shop. I had the same problem, the switch below the bag was not engaged.
Thanks a ton
After watching your video and disassembling my G7 Ultimate I found the Left motor brush much shorter than the Right. New brushes just arrived today and within 20 minutes our Kirby was back together and working again. Thanks for the great video of the disassembly and troubleshooting.
Great now how the hell do I put it all back together
Thank you Proclaimliberty2000! ... My Sentria wouldn't switch back on after I'd turned it off. The switch activated by the boot I suppose collected dust and was not making good connection. I took a screw driver and worked it back and forth letting it pop back in place a couple times by releasing it with the screw driver and blew it out with computer compressed air and bingo now it working fine!
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THANK YOU, SIR! Great advice- it seems to have been that side lever/switch. Our sweeper would only stay on if my toe was pressing the start button. Tell you what, that was some difficult sweeping after the dog sprung catnip loose from the cat toy!!! Anywho, as soon as you mentioned that side piece, I remembered that I had removed that bag part to insert the hose for inflating a yoga ball and thought....yes! I bet that's it. I bet I moved something over there. I didn't see to much stuff in there, but I cleaned what I could and put the bag part back more carefully. So far, so good.
*wipes sweat from brow and gives a thankful sigh for informative you tubers such as yourself*
3 minutes 42 seconds into this video - problem SOLVED thankyouthankyou
BestFindEver 👍😊
Thank you so much for this video! My husband and I were able to get my vacuum working again. My issue was that one of the brushes was sticking. 👍🏻
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This helped me get my kirby back on without spending a dime!
Kaylene Bridgelal 👍😊
Thankyou so much for your video. I was so stressed when my avalir didn't turn on so went straight to RUclips and searched kirby. Your video came up first and within the first couple of minutes solved the issue. I hadn't turned the boot fully hence no power. Again thankyou so much!
Tim Fruean You’re very welcome Tim!
Dude, thank you so much for this video. We have a Sentria gen6 it worked one time right after we got it, it hasn't worked in the 2 years since. After watching this video we discovered it was the bag switch, and we would never have found it if it wasn't for your video. So thank you again for fixing our $600 paper weight.
Christopher Word You’re very welcome!
I sanded the brushes put it back together and vroom it works. Awesome video very helpful.
Mead Tenney 👍😊
Thank you! I had dust and things by the boot and that’s why mine would not turn on! Love the step by step. Very helpful!
Thank you for the video! I was about to donate the vacuum because it wouldn't turn on!
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Thank you! Ur first step was it! It’s working now! Thanks for posting!
If your power switch quit working, it may be too dirty inside to cycle. Disassemble your vacuum as he does in this video, then remove the motor cooling duct and screen, the power cord cover and plug, and the motor base screws. Pull the motor and switch module out together. Spray lots of electronics cleaner down into each switch lever then work all the switches back and forth; repeat several times. You can also pry up the corner of the switch housing just enough to spray inside with the spraycan straw. You have to repeatedly hold down the front buttons and the boot switch and then cycle the power switch then release the others until it loosens up. After it's clean and cycles correctly, follow up with a spray of light oil. This got my vacuum working without having to order a new switch.
This was such a great video. Thanks for cutting out unnecessary steps during the removal process. Too many videos have screws coming out that don't need to. Great camera shots. Well explained. Kudos my friend.
This was great. I had to first fix a broken cord, but then it would hot work. I found the first safety switch on the front, but not the one that requires the bag to be attached. Thank you. Attached the bag, and then it worked just fine.
Thank you- forgot about the sensors and was worried when the wife said it wouldn’t turn on. Watched your video and sure enough a ping pong size of a dust bunny was right in the way of the hose sensor. All fixed!
Thank you for your video!!! I was able to figure out that the boot switch was the problem, I didn’t attach it right after I used the steamer!!! Thank you!!
I watched and followed your fix. Great job I was done in no time with a $14.00 brush part. Thank you for this video.
Donald Smith 👍
Thank you!! I was afraid I'd have to buy a new vacuum but this fixed it 😁
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Thank You, I put a new fan in my vacuum and it wouldn’t start . I was unaware of the interlock switch on the bag tube . I soon realized didn’t have the tube engaged properly. This video was very helpful. I subscribed thanks again.
You’re very welcome Chris! Thanks for subscribing. 😊
Thanks for the advice! I knew the power was fine, but followed steps two and three, cleaned them out, tested and good to go! You saved me a lot of aggravation and for a pretty quick fix!
Maureen Agbay You’re very welcome!
It worked. Bag wasn't on all the way tight and I just replaced my chord so I thought it was bad. Thanks!
Stephanie Wagstaff 👍😊
Absolutely fantastic video!
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Oh my goodness, life saver!! I didnt have the bag clicked in the right way! Thank you, sir. I thought i had a 3000 dollar coat rack!
You're welcome!
This is so helpful but I do have a question. It seems as if the lever that goes from the on/off switch, up the right side to the actual switch, could be loose on my sweeper. I will check my motor brushes but could there be something wrong with that lever maybe not engaging the switch?
"Kirby won't start", first thing u see is your video, with the exact same 20+ old model. 1 min into your video, I get it running! Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thanks!. The power switch was bad in my Kirby. for good measure, I also replaced the brushes. Your video was with me all the way!
John Shelton 👍😊
Yes!!!! min 3:26 fixed my Kirby!!! THANK YOU! too much debris build up not letting the boot engage with the lever properly.
Dale Brewer Thank You for making the video. After I remounted the Neutral / Drive shaft and reassembled, the unit would not start. I went back and checked everything and then I realized the interlock switch for the pick up roller was open because the roller was not attached. DUH. Suggest Check all INTERLOCK SWITCHES BEFORE TEARING THE UNIT APART TO CHANGE BRUSHES OR THE SWITCH. This unit also has an interlock switch above the inlet of the vacuum. Then check the link rod connecting rod to the ON OFF Switch pedal.
Worked as demonstrated! Saved me a bunch of $$$$. Thanks!
After years of sitting finally fixed. It was the boot not turned all the way 🎉🎉🥳🥳🎊🎊 was just about to sell it thank God for you RUclipsrs
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Great Job. That was awesome. My problem did turn out to be the brushes and thanks to you, she is running like a champ once again. Thank you.
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Mine (Gen3) is great when it's working, but I swear I've been inside this thing more than every other vacuum we've owned put together. Lots of plastic/rubber parts have worn and broken, even part of the upper aluminum body where a screw sits has cracked. Some of it is now unavailable. We had one of those simpler 1960's(70's?) type Kirbys before with no drive system. I didn't fully appreciate it until dealing with the G3. Basically a motor on a stick, and a thing of beauty. I only retired it because it needed a new beater bar. I may track that down and fix it next time the G3 breaks. Thanks for the video nonetheless, I'm not yet ready to throw this one away.
How you doing Paul nice to get back with you I seen you this video that you're demonstrating on couple years back when I first got my Kirby and wanted to understand more about and was able to keep it running. This time someone was giving one away with all the attachments and nice model in good shape not all banged-up but like I said it doesn't start anymore so I remember you here I am again using your method thanks a lot for this. Oh yeah forgot I'm in California, but I was born in Detroit and go wolverines, thank you.
Well done. Saved to my Kirby folder. 💓
Tiffany Stefanovic 👍😊
Thank you very, very much! I was trying to use the carpet shampoo attachment for the first time and the vacuum wouldn’t turn on! It works great now so thank you for the video!
You're welcome!
Hi have you got video of replacing the power switch? ? next to the corban brush that power swith I just need to install it
Thank you for this - I was able to get the vacuum started to shampoo the rug. You are awesome
Denise Wilmot 👍
Thanks for making the video. It allowed me to figure out why our Kirby mysteriously quit. The boot going to the bag wasn't fully turned clockwise engaging the switch at 3:30 in your video. 👍🏽
You're welcome. Please consider subcribing to my channel as it could save you time and money with other things. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us. It is clear, concise and easy to understand; just like you said! Great job!
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@@proclaimliberty2000it went wrong when kirby started with the kirby g series the biggest mistake in kirby history
FIXED MY VACUUM CLEANER THANK U
Thank You!!! Great Video!!!
Be sure to check the Power Cord first!! It mounts to the side of the vacuum and only takes one screw to remove the cover. You have to pry the cover loose from the top front right on the g4 I had. Mine had a bad cord.
Thank you so much! I got mind to start working on step 2...engaging the boot! Whew - now it works!!! Thank you again!
thank you sir. my bag switch was plugged. saved me from throwing out a perfectly good (but dirty) kirby
rich ryan You’re welcome!
Great video! So many videos waste a bunch of time. This was so helpful and you made it so easy. Many thanks! Go Blue!
Craig Seifferth 👍😊
Excellent video. Thank you. Go Blue!!
Thanks for this! Fixed my problem, bag wasn't seated right after I put it back together from using the shampooer.
THUMB WAY UP proclaimliberty2000!!
Thank you So much for the video! I would have Never checked the bag connection switch.
God Bless You Sir!
MyworstEnemy 👍😊
Thank you so much. You saved new from having to purchase a new vacuum.
Angie Petty You’re very welcome. Be sure to watch Part 2.
Thank you so much! You helped me get my Kirby to turn back on, super helpful!
Thank you or sharing! Simple problem fixed.
Great Video... But what was it that told you to go straight to the brushes. Where there other troubleshooting steps that lead you to the brushes. In your experience is it the brushes that are normally the culprit? Thanks!!! Again..Awesome video!!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEO!! God bless you for sharing your knowledge and helping people.
Can you post a video on how to repair the exhaust gasket? My bag and shampoo canister don't stay on.
Thanks brother, very helpful video! The bag switch was my issue, didn't even know it was there.
James Mullins 👍😊
Whoa, thank you, so informative. You answered ton of questions I couldn’t find in other vids.😬
Thanks for the great informative video, was able to get a road side G7D resurrected and back to working order! Thumbs up!
Fishhead's FishTank 👍😊
Thanks!! Great instructions. My vacuum is working again.
Thanks for the video. It was a frustration ending lifesaver. I had replaced the power cord but it still would not come on. I was about to give in and seek professional help but tried reseating the boot again and it worked. However, removing those torx screws is a nightmare. I had to purchase a screw extractor and will give it a try tomorrow.
Thanks! I was able to replace the on/off switch and transmission selector. Go Blue!
Very good vidio! My wife has a Sentra. I was able to trouble shoot it before I took it all apart.
THank You very much. Jay Smitch
Jay Smitch 👍😊
Thanks for posting this clear brush repair. Unfortunately, after replacing the brushes, it seems that the switch is the problem. Do you have another video that goes as far as the switch replacement on the G4.?
Paul. I figured it out. Just needed to remove the single screw holding the switch in. Remove the power cord from the side. Disconnect the wires from the switch and the switch slides right out. I replaced the switch and my Kirby is back working again. Again, thanks for the clear tear down video. It really helped. I put squares of paper on my table with a snapshot of where they came from from your video. That worked out nicely when putting it back to gether.
Thank you for this video! I have the same vacuum, and although I haven't had a problem (knock on wood), I'm saving this in case I do! LOL These are great sweepers (sorry- that's Pittsburghese for vacuum!) and it's comforting to know I can take apart old Herb the Kirb if I need too!
Looks like yet another one that got fixed by the bag switch, fixed mine after 3:30 into the video. Maybe I will cheer for your wolverines next year as a thank you!
Rumbler 👍😊
Thank you so much for making this video. I couldn’t figure out why it would come on whenever I put the hose attachment on. Turns out a little piece of plastic broke off so it wasn’t pushing the buttons in! I tried another hose and it started right up. Thanks!!!
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the first power button you showed on mine it won't go in all the way. if it hold it with pen it works fine
Great Video. Issue was the interlock switch to front attachment. (Gen 2) Switch is in a different place, but has same function.
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Thanks! I was able to disassemble the vacuum and after removing and checking the carbon brushes I'm stuck. I have 2 white wires sticking out from the right brush side. I thought they should plug into the two spots off to the right of that but I think that is where the 2 white wires from the light go in. Can you assist with where the 4 white wires should go?
Never mind! I found something which answered this question.