How to Fix a Kirby Vacuum

Vacuum cleaners are essential for cleaning the carpet in your house. Whether you use your vacuum on the floor, the furniture or to clean off dusty curtains, the vacuum cleaner makes the job easier and faster. When a Kirby vacuum cleaner breaks, it is normally a small problem you can fix on your own. Find out the common problems that can occur with a Kirby vacuum cleaner and how you can repair them on your own. You'll save yourself time and money.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors Bag/filter Broom Washcloth Paper towel

Instructions

Fix an Upright Kirby Vacuum

1. Unplug the Kirby vacuum cleaner and lay it on its back so you can see underneath it.

2. Find the beater bar, the round bristled brush that pulls dirt from the carpet.

3. Slide the clips off each end of the beater bars. Slide off the drive belt if it is wrapped around the beater bar. The drive belt is the rubber belt that turns the Kirby vacuum.

4. Cut any debris or hair wrapped around the beater bar with a pair of scissors. Buy a new beater bar if it is broken.

5. Remove the drive belt and check for cracks or breaks. Buy a new drive belt if yours is broken or cracked. Pay attention to how the drive belt is wrapped around the inside of the vacuum.

6. Wrap the new drive belt around the inside of the vacuum slide it over the beater bar. Slide the beater bar back into place and test the Kirby vacuum.

7. Check the Kirby vacuum for broken wires or cords. Have a professional replace the wires if you do not know how to replace them yourself.

8. Change the bag or filter on your vacuum frequently. The Kirby vacuum will get more power and remove more dirt.

Fix a Kirby Canister Vacuum

1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner and use a broom handle to push clogs out of the Kirby vacuum attachments.

2. Unhook the hose from the vacuum canister and repeat the process to remove clogs from inside it.

3. Open the canister and empty it out. Clean it with water and a washcloth. Allow it to air dry, or dry it with a paper towel.

4. Change the filter or bag on the Kirby vacuum.

5. Check the wires and the power cord for any breaks. Have a professional replace broken cords or wires.

References

• Repair a Kirby Vacuum