Some random person knocked on my door yesterday, handed me a bottle of tied, asked to do a 5 minute demonstration (I really didn’t want to) but I let them because I know there WAS NO WAY I was buying one of their vacuums. Well 2 hours and $1600 bucks later I now have a Kirby 😂 and I will admit it’s crazy, I wouldn’t think in a million years that I would be wowed by a damn carpet cleaning demonstration. It was like a magic show lol!
That’s a really good price , welcome to the Kirby family , best investment I ever made . Thankyou for supporting my channel make sure to ding the bell not to miss new reviews, repairs and competition updates . 👍👍
Someone knocked today, I was amazed. I felt like its an impulse buy, but reading all these positive reviews. I think I made the right choice getting one.
@@aubreypanganiban3616 I also did the same thing and felt like an impulse buy, but later on I found more friends I knew had one and LOVED it! My husband who is very careful with his money saw this as a perfect investment for us as well. If they could wow him into buying, then I know it’s 100% worth it lol
Nice to see someone else cleans the wheels on their vacuum besides me that's why people complain about dirty streaks when they use the shampooer clean the whole bottom of the vacuum off
Just bought a brand new Avalir2 with shampoo system yesterday and I'm so proud of the job it done on my living room carpet. Looks like new as much as a 20 year old carpet can. It's amazing. I'm watching to learn anything I can. I have a rainbow and loved it til I bought a Kirby. Seems redicilous to pay that price for just a vacuum ..... Until you see what it can do. The salesman was amazing and took the time to do every square inch of the room and showed me all the tricks and did one section of the mattress. (Ohhh. How embarrassing that was) I'm in love with it and I'm sure I'll be tuning in to all your videos. Truly great investment. Thank you for your videos sir. Just wish I would have known that I could bargain with him to somehow get the dirt meter or what ever that thing is called. It's very satisfying to see the results of what it removes from the furniture and mattress.
Congratulations on your new Kirby purchase , best investment i ever made fir my home. So glad my channel and videos are finally reaching and helping new Kirby owners. Please share my channel with friends and family so i can get to 10k subscribers and help reach more Kirby owners across the globe.👍
@@KirbyEnthusiast I'm not sure if any of my family has a Kirby but I have a lot of nurse friends and I use to clean houses for a living before becoming a nurse so I'll spread the word to owners and non owners.
The Ultimate G was the 2nd Kirby we had . We sadly traded it in for a Sentria before moving to Aus. Now I have replaced it since being here with another Ultinate G. . Love the Grey and yellow design .
Bought a new av2 recently, my mother had one growing up n I don’t know if she bought it used or new but now after having mine, having been through the in home demonstration and watching ur videos, I really don’t think she knew how to use it, or at least never showed me. Lol So thank you! Subscribing :)
Your very welcome , my mom had hers from new in 1987 from that day on I knew Kirby was the only system I would ever buy. Had my G4 from new since 1994 and still runs like new. Thankyou so much for subscribing and watching my channel. So glad I’m reaching so many new Kirby owners . 👍👍
My Electrolux just died after 30 yrs and that led me to learning about Kirby vacuums. I think I love this machine and company! I don’t know much but I’m learning so much from you, thank you!
Your so welcome, make sure to ding the bell not to miss new tutorials and premiers of the best vacuum you will ever own . Thanks for supporting my channel.
@@KirbyEnthusiast I did that right away, thanks 😊 Wondering if I belts are universal? Got an amazing deal for an Ultimate G and am watching all your videos on that model.
Although I am a Kirby owner for many years , the tip of using the techdrive for cleaning the rear wheels is new to me! Thanks Dean for this great video ❤!
Dude! You are awesome! I had no idea about the numbering for the carpet rolling attachment and you saved me from ruining it. Definitely going to watch the rest on how to take care of my Kirby :)
Cleaning the brush roll is the biggest neglect think I've noticed on pretty much all vacuums I've gotten. I've seen them so wrapped up that all of the bristles are flattened out permanently, along with hair wrapped up around the bearings at the ends which burns when running and makes them stink horribly, not to mention introduces extra wear and tear on belts and the motor. Also, for the wheels, there is a product called Rubber Roller Restorer I've used. It takes off just the very outside layer of rubber from the wheels so don't use it too often, but it makes the wheels soft and grippy again.
my first kirby, a G5 I got cheap cause the power cord was no good, I just used a pc power coard and an extension cord, granted its not pretty but it did allow me to use the machine
Amazon is your best friend for bags. I get a 6-pack of the blue bags for $11 US. The green HEPA ones usually run $20 US on Amazon but still cheaper than from Kirby.
You’ve made a great investment, plenty of tutorials and reviews here for you to learn everything you need to know about Kirby Vacuum use and benefits. Thankyou for supporting my channel, please share with friends and family. Really appreciated 👍👍🛎
I just joined and your show was pretty cool man I like all the nice little tips on Kirby I've had Kirby's here for a while myself but you always learn something new I'm from California
Welcome , hope my channel is helping you to maintain your Kirby and save $$$. California is one place I’d love to visit .Thank-you for comment and support really appreciated. 👍🔔
With my current vacuum which isn't a kirby.... it has a hose.... I have some activated charcoal for fish aquariums (a big container I bought a long time ago) ... after a couple of vacuums... I'll suck up maybe a tablespoon or 2 of the charcoal pellets...a few vacuums later if I feel like the charcoal has been covered with dirt... I do this again... I've been doing this for a LONG time...and the bag smells neutral even after months (it takes me forever to come close to filling a bag... I don't have pets... but the bag will still get that stale smell if I don't do this...just not sure how you could do it with a kirby since everything has to go through the fan... It's amazing having a 5 month old bag that smells like I just put in a new one with zero smell.
@@KirbyEnthusiast Yep but it's not just dogs that can cause the bag to smell... We can cause it too... like when you vacuum all that dead skin from mattresses, etc.. or just food crumbs , etc.... Not as bad as dog... but things can still grow in the bag.... I think a company is starting to make silver infused HEPA bags for many vacuums including Kirby...I think silver kills the bacteria that can grow in the bag... unfortunately they wouldn't be OEM....I saw a video about them the other day. I think it's from the maker of the Zero G vacuum or something
just subscribed loving your videos, love the kirby ive had my G4 from new and its been in almost daily use since and i love it, it could do with a rebuild now which i will get round to doing at some point, ive got quite a few vacuums that need a spa treatment ( im one of the vacuum collectors ) i loved working for kirby as well, sold the G4 just as it was released, and sold loads of them looking forward to watching many more of your videos xx
Dave Debang-bang Thanks so much , I saw your subscription pop up as I was editing follow up video ready to upload soon . Thanks so much for supporting my channel it means a lot . Hope you enjoy all the content. My camera confidence has grown over my videos as you will notice . My Enthusiasm comes through a lot my misses tells me lol. Thanks again for subscribing and enjoy all my content and plenty more to come
I've been obsessed with vacuums since I was young. Always had more than a few at a time, I just bought a Kirby Avalir 2. First vacuum I'm honestly afraid of 😅 I'm sitting here working my way up to turning it on lol
Thats awesome , best and only vacuum you will ever need . Welcome to the Kirby Family , hope you get the most value out of my channel and get many yrs of great cleaning from your Kirby. Thanks for comment and support really apreciated 👍🔔not to miss new and updated tutorials
I bought a Kirby Avalir 2 this summer and I absolutely hate it with every fiber in my being! No vacuum should be this difficult to use. Belt on is opposite of what you think, have to remember to hit drive (why is there even a neutral/drive option?!), I keep wearing through belts. It's heavy as hell, cumbersome to haul around and store. I absolutely hate it and would love to burn it in the middle of Kirby's parking lot.
Sorry to hear you have issues with your Kirby .You obviously wasn’t shown how to use it correctly, I have a video on why belts are burning . Correct height adjustment and fitting the brushroll correctly after changing belt. I use maybe 2 belts a yr in mine . The neutral switch is when vacuuming hard floors and shampoo img carpets so it doesn’t wheel spin and and mark floor or. Carpets. Hope my channel helps you to appreciate and love your Kirby once again
I've been having a lot of luck with Kirby's and that means people have been throwing them away like I've been finding them in the trash literally and it may be just some sock or something stuck in the passageway where the fans at or just you know maybe a cord was cut off of it but very successful here with Kirby's and I really haven't paid a full price for when I just got them from thrift stores so that's a good place to look if you ever want to hunt down a curb and get one really cheap I also have a vintage one from the 19 60s but anyway just wanted to add that in there
I picked up a Curb find legend 2, had been thrown out just for a broken fan. Easy fix polish and as good as new . Some people think it will cost a fortune to repair then throw in the trash like you would do with a broken Dyson .
I bought a Lightly used Avalir 2 today and it seems to be working fine,but the back wheels don't spin like yours do in the video. It definitely moves easier when I push down on the drive switch,but they don't spin when I hold the unit up off the floor. I wonder if the drive belt needs replacing even though it does move pretty good when I engage the drive switch?
@@KirbyEnthusiast Thanks for the help. The wheels do spin now! I’ve watched a ton of your videos,and Im trying to find the one where you mentioned a cloth dust bag that can be used over and over again.I think you even said it could be washed in a washing machine. Buy now I can’t find the video because I watched too many of them.🤣 Could you direct me to the video I’m looking for?
I normally hang mine on the Kirby handle ready for use each day. Hope this helps, if you get value from my channel , please contemplate subscribing and a like as helps me reach more Kirby owners. Thankyou for support really appreciated
As a new Kirby owner, I was told by the shop to put the vacuum in neutral when I am running it on my wood floors. You’re saying to keep it in drive whenever it is moving, is that correct?
No when ever on hard floors it should be in neutral as it is not hard to push . If you have techdrive on hard floors it can wheel spin causing damage to wheels or hard floors .
Need help will a silly thing. The belt on/ belt off. I keep burning up belts. Where does the need to be to run properly? On or off while running the vacuum?
When vacuuming carpet belt should be wound in . Green to green means ready to clean . If vacuuming hard floors belt wound off. If you are burning belts the brushroll may be set to low a number when you’ve change belts it’s should be on number 1 depending how old Kirby is . Also when you start Kirby on carpet when you lower , as tone changes then it’s only 1 more click down . I post link to my burning belts video which explain brushroll height when changing belt .ua-cam.com/video/jY1mS_U2cck/v-deo.html
Good morning, new subscriber to your channel. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, very informative!! I am new to the Kirby line-up, my parents had an old one when I was a kid. I am having a hard time deciding between the Ultimate G Diamond edition and the Avalir 100th anniversary. I have 2 Akita's that sleep inside and pet hair drives me crazy and it's hard to get up with the average vacuum cleaner. Which of the 2 i mentioned is the best for my application, I was told the diamond edition is best for pet hair Also, where can i find one of the older Kirby stretch hose that is about 11 feet long when uncoiled? Thanks, Chris
Hi Chris thankyou for support of my channel reall appreciated. Glad I’m reaching and helping so many Kirby owners . The Both kirbys are good for pet hair , the Avalir 100 has more airflow with around 150+ CFM . The Ult G Diamomd is better for light weight rugs as it had a low power switch which is great for that reason . I would definitely get the Avalir 100 as it’s a better machine out of the 2 in my opinion.Hope this helps Dean
I have Facebook group same name as-well that you can contact me through aswell as contact info on the main UA-cam channel page This video may help aswell ua-cam.com/video/BxxnWo6u2Qw/v-deo.html
@@KirbyEnthusiast Just got myself a refurbished G6. I know nothing about them, but you're explaining all I need to know for it. Great and handy channel. Thanks again.
Sorry for late reply , I don’t get notifications of replies in a convo. I have to physically check every reply . Have you checked the filter hasn’t come off the shampoo bottle where the outlet hose connects
Once you know how to use them to there full potential, it’s easy. Saved me a fortune over the yrs in furniture and carpets. I’d never buy a bagless vacuum due to dust when emptying and lack of cleaning efficiency.
Kirby is good vacum but i dont understand why it doesn t have a trap for little pice in iron like screw or similar. I think that if domeone pick up a little iron think he'll destroied the plastic body of the kirby core... ps sorry for my bed english
@@KirbyEnthusiast The trap should be in FRONT of the fan-NOT behind it.I have a famous name commercial direct air canister vacuum where the scrap trap is AHEAD of the fan NOT after it-so nails,coins paper clips,etc go into the trap NOT the fan.This could be done for the Kirby-esp with the hose canister cleaner since the motor and fan are spinning faster to get suction thru the hose.The heavy debris will go in the trap-not the fan.
I am a new subscriber and I have a kirby avalir and i have checked all the safety switches and the cord everything is connected correctly and it still won't turn on please help . Thank you
These Kirby Vacuums are typically around the $2,000 price range with attachments, why is it I always see them listed on various online sales pages for $200-500? I'm not talking old models either, the ones I find most often are G-Series and the Avalir series. Why so cheap of a resell value?
People don’t realise what they are worth and just want a quick sale. I have picked some up that need a lot of work from miss use. But then I’ve got some awesome bargains from G6s - Avalir .
@@KirbyEnthusiast Thank you for the reply. I was wondering if that were the case for most of them...maybe family members who've died and family just selling off stuff to get rid of it. I think I'm going to pick one up here soon...any reason to get a G6 or Avalir? Is one better than the other?
William Sevier They are the same motor but the emptor on the avalir gives more airflow and cfm and the brushrill on the avalir is the oblique one. Also I find the avalir just feels lighter and turns easier
thought i new everything no! this helped me with my legend 2 and g4 edit: next good kirby to get im getting one soon someone give me suggestions and yes from now on i want kirby's they are beasts better than my henry xtra
Around min 4:10 or so you mention to use generic kirby bags but i think you mean "original" kirby bags since "generic" are the cheap knock-off bags you specified not to use.
I was given a Kirby years ago. I have no idea how old it is because they all look retro. I love it. It is quirky and definitely has character. How do I find out how old it is? Is there a year or model number anywhere? The cord looks 1970's era and it has a dust bag with a zipper and a HEADLIGHT!
HEY! Model 332618 is what it says on the little metal placard. There are several other batches of numbers but nothing that screams "date" on it. The closest I can figure is one batch of numbers that starts with 1983xxx. That would kind of make sense because it was given to me back in the early/mid 90's. The only thing I have had to fix on it so far has been a rubber band drive belt. I recently was looking at a new, lighter vac and was blown away at the prices and the insanely bad, cheap construction! Do you think the model I have is 1983? @@KirbyEnthusiast
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Some random person knocked on my door yesterday, handed me a bottle of tied, asked to do a 5 minute demonstration (I really didn’t want to) but I let them because I know there WAS NO WAY I was buying one of their vacuums. Well 2 hours and $1600 bucks later I now have a Kirby 😂 and I will admit it’s crazy, I wouldn’t think in a million years that I would be wowed by a damn carpet cleaning demonstration. It was like a magic show lol!
That’s a really good price , welcome to the Kirby family , best investment I ever made .
Thankyou for supporting my channel make sure to ding the bell not to miss new reviews, repairs and competition updates . 👍👍
I had the same knock yesterday
Someone knocked today, I was amazed.
I felt like its an impulse buy, but reading all these positive reviews. I think I made the right choice getting one.
@@aubreypanganiban3616 I also did the same thing and felt like an impulse buy, but later on I found more friends I knew had one and LOVED it! My husband who is very careful with his money saw this as a perfect investment for us as well. If they could wow him into buying, then I know it’s 100% worth it lol
Just got an Avalir second hand in great shape. This will help me quite a lot. Thank you so much.
Nice to see someone else cleans the wheels on their vacuum besides me that's why people complain about dirty streaks when they use the shampooer clean the whole bottom of the vacuum off
That’s so true , I hate dirty wheels on Kirby .
Especially when using the Shampooer on light carpet . 👍👍
I’m so glad I watched this before I vacuumed!!!
OMG wish my kirby demo guy would have been as instructional as you!!! I swear since I started watching you I've saved so much time and money!!!!
Really appreciated, so glad I’m helping and so many Kirby owners .
Really appreciate your awesome comment and support of my channel . Thankyou 👍👍
Just bought a brand new Avalir2 with shampoo system yesterday and I'm so proud of the job it done on my living room carpet. Looks like new as much as a 20 year old carpet can. It's amazing. I'm watching to learn anything I can. I have a rainbow and loved it til I bought a Kirby. Seems redicilous to pay that price for just a vacuum ..... Until you see what it can do. The salesman was amazing and took the time to do every square inch of the room and showed me all the tricks and did one section of the mattress. (Ohhh. How embarrassing that was) I'm in love with it and I'm sure I'll be tuning in to all your videos. Truly great investment. Thank you for your videos sir. Just wish I would have known that I could bargain with him to somehow get the dirt meter or what ever that thing is called. It's very satisfying to see the results of what it removes from the furniture and mattress.
Congratulations on your new Kirby purchase , best investment i ever made fir my home.
So glad my channel and videos are finally reaching and helping new Kirby owners.
Please share my channel with friends and family so i can get to 10k subscribers and help reach more Kirby owners across the globe.👍
@@KirbyEnthusiast I'm not sure if any of my family has a Kirby but I have a lot of nurse friends and I use to clean houses for a living before becoming a nurse so I'll spread the word to owners and non owners.
@@kathycobb5258 thankyou really appreciated👍👍
I have an Ultimate G that was purchased in 2003. Just got it back from its annual service and it works like it’s brand new. I love this machine!!!
The Ultimate G was the 2nd Kirby we had . We sadly traded it in for a Sentria before moving to Aus.
Now I have replaced it since being here with another Ultinate G. . Love the Grey and yellow design .
Bought a new av2 recently, my mother had one growing up n I don’t know if she bought it used or new but now after having mine, having been through the in home demonstration and watching ur videos, I really don’t think she knew how to use it, or at least never showed me. Lol
So thank you! Subscribing :)
Your very welcome , my mom had hers from new in 1987 from that day on I knew Kirby was the only system I would ever buy.
Had my G4 from new since 1994 and still runs like new.
Thankyou so much for subscribing and watching my channel.
So glad I’m reaching so many new Kirby owners . 👍👍
My Electrolux just died after 30 yrs and that led me to learning about Kirby vacuums. I think I love this machine and company! I don’t know much but I’m learning so much from you, thank you!
Your so welcome, make sure to ding the bell not to miss new tutorials and premiers of the best vacuum you will ever own . Thanks for supporting my channel.
@@KirbyEnthusiast I did that right away, thanks 😊
Wondering if I belts are universal? Got an amazing deal for an Ultimate G and am watching all your videos on that model.
@@bajalala5153 yeh the belts are the same from heritage 84 onwards
Although I am a Kirby owner for many years , the tip of using the techdrive for cleaning the rear wheels is new to me! Thanks Dean for this great video ❤!
Glad to help!
Dude! You are awesome! I had no idea about the numbering for the carpet rolling attachment and you saved me from ruining it. Definitely going to watch the rest on how to take care of my Kirby :)
So glad I could help , really appreciate support of my channel and content 👍🔔
Cleaning the brush roll is the biggest neglect think I've noticed on pretty much all vacuums I've gotten. I've seen them so wrapped up that all of the bristles are flattened out permanently, along with hair wrapped up around the bearings at the ends which burns when running and makes them stink horribly, not to mention introduces extra wear and tear on belts and the motor. Also, for the wheels, there is a product called Rubber Roller Restorer I've used. It takes off just the very outside layer of rubber from the wheels so don't use it too often, but it makes the wheels soft and grippy again.
Link Smith Thanks for that I’ll google it and get some .Thanks for your support of my channel
I am the owner of Kirby Heritage for 30 years. It’s the best vacuum/cleaning unit in the world. User in Trinidad.
That’s so awesome thanks for supporting my content. Make sure to ding the 🛎 so you don’t miss out on upcoming videos
my first kirby, a G5 I got cheap cause the power cord was no good, I just used a pc power coard and an extension cord, granted its not pretty but it did allow me to use the machine
I am a long time Kirby owner but learnt some great tips
So glad my channel is finally making a difference.,👍👍
I'm a sale rep/service technician for Kirby and I think this channel is great..
Well done 👍🏼🙌
Thanks really appreciate your full support and awesome comment👍
@@KirbyEnthusiast No dramas mate! It's great to see people appreciating our quality products and doing positive, helpful reviews! 😎👍
Amazon is your best friend for bags. I get a 6-pack of the blue bags for $11 US. The green HEPA ones usually run $20 US on Amazon but still cheaper than from Kirby.
That’s why I put Amazon links in description 👍👍
Thanks your videos have been a life savor for me. Your instructions are so helpful and easy
Thankyou fir support and awesome comment really appreciated.
Nice to know I’m impacting so many Kirby owners and saving the $$$$$.
👍🛎
I just purchased this system yesterday🤗🤗 so I need all the vedio help i can get. My new small home only has white tile floors.
You’ve made a great investment, plenty of tutorials and reviews here for you to learn everything you need to know about Kirby Vacuum use and benefits.
Thankyou for supporting my channel, please share with friends and family.
Really appreciated 👍👍🛎
I just joined and your show was pretty cool man I like all the nice little tips on Kirby I've had Kirby's here for a while myself but you always learn something new I'm from California
Welcome , hope my channel is helping you to maintain your Kirby and save $$$.
California is one place I’d love to visit .Thank-you for comment and support really appreciated. 👍🔔
With my current vacuum which isn't a kirby.... it has a hose.... I have some activated charcoal for fish aquariums (a big container I bought a long time ago) ... after a couple of vacuums... I'll suck up maybe a tablespoon or 2 of the charcoal pellets...a few vacuums later if I feel like the charcoal has been covered with dirt... I do this again... I've been doing this for a LONG time...and the bag smells neutral even after months (it takes me forever to come close to filling a bag... I don't have pets... but the bag will still get that stale smell if I don't do this...just not sure how you could do it with a kirby since everything has to go through the fan... It's amazing having a 5 month old bag that smells like I just put in a new one with zero smell.
Kirby used to do charcoal coated bag which they have now stopped .
I loved these as they kept dg hair smell at bay
@@KirbyEnthusiast Yep but it's not just dogs that can cause the bag to smell... We can cause it too... like when you vacuum all that dead skin from mattresses, etc.. or just food crumbs , etc.... Not as bad as dog... but things can still grow in the bag.... I think a company is starting to make silver infused HEPA bags for many vacuums including Kirby...I think silver kills the bacteria that can grow in the bag... unfortunately they wouldn't be OEM....I saw a video about them the other day. I think it's from the maker of the Zero G vacuum or something
Love your vids man super helpful!
Thanks Miguel and thanks for SUBSCRIBING to support the continuation of my channel
Just adopted a limited edition 2000 G. Thank you for helping through this mystery machine. 😆
Your very welcome, glad I could help . 👍🔔 not to miss new uploads thsnkyou for support 👍
Another excellent vid. Keep em coming.
Thanks so much Tony and Thanks for SUBSCRIBING to support the future of my channel
Keep up the great content KE. Always enjoy the vids. Great touch with the shout outs.
Daniel E like to give back to those who support my work . Thanks for being supportive and supportive comments makes it worthwhile.
just subscribed loving your videos, love the kirby ive had my G4 from new and its been in almost daily use since and i love it, it could do with a rebuild now which i will get round to doing at some point, ive got quite a few vacuums that need a spa treatment ( im one of the vacuum collectors ) i loved working for kirby as well, sold the G4 just as it was released, and sold loads of them looking forward to watching many more of your videos xx
Dave Debang-bang Thanks so much , I saw your subscription pop up as I was editing follow up video ready to upload soon . Thanks so much for supporting my channel it means a lot . Hope you enjoy all the content. My camera confidence has grown over my videos as you will notice . My Enthusiasm comes through a lot my misses tells me lol. Thanks again for subscribing and enjoy all my content and plenty more to come
I've been obsessed with vacuums since I was young. Always had more than a few at a time, I just bought a Kirby Avalir 2. First vacuum I'm honestly afraid of 😅 I'm sitting here working my way up to turning it on lol
Absolutely love the Avalir 2 , congratulations on your investment. 👍👍🛎️
I just hang a car air freshener in the bag where the fill tube end hangs makes the whole house smell good
Good idea , I love the cherry smelling ones
I just got a deal on an Avalir 2 with all attachments for $250. Now I just need to learn how to use it.
Thats awesome , best and only vacuum you will ever need . Welcome to the Kirby Family , hope you get the most value out of my channel and get many yrs of great cleaning from your Kirby. Thanks for comment and support really apreciated 👍🔔not to miss new and updated tutorials
@@KirbyEnthusiast your videos are helping!
@@jamesmcnary4939 So glad my channel; is finally reaching and helping new kiby owners.
Thankyou for awesome comment and support
I bought a Kirby Avalir 2 this summer and I absolutely hate it with every fiber in my being! No vacuum should be this difficult to use. Belt on is opposite of what you think, have to remember to hit drive (why is there even a neutral/drive option?!), I keep wearing through belts. It's heavy as hell, cumbersome to haul around and store. I absolutely hate it and would love to burn it in the middle of Kirby's parking lot.
Sorry to hear you have issues with your Kirby .You obviously wasn’t shown how to use it correctly, I have a video on why belts are burning .
Correct height adjustment and fitting the brushroll correctly after changing belt.
I use maybe 2 belts a yr in mine .
The neutral switch is when vacuuming hard floors and shampoo img carpets so it doesn’t wheel spin and and mark floor or. Carpets.
Hope my channel helps you to appreciate and love your Kirby once again
@@KirbyEnthusiast I wasn’t.
@@mollyv7399 hope my videos help you 👍👍
16:26 very informative
I've been having a lot of luck with Kirby's and that means people have been throwing them away like I've been finding them in the trash literally and it may be just some sock or something stuck in the passageway where the fans at or just you know maybe a cord was cut off of it but very successful here with Kirby's and I really haven't paid a full price for when I just got them from thrift stores so that's a good place to look if you ever want to hunt down a curb and get one really cheap I also have a vintage one from the 19 60s but anyway just wanted to add that in there
I picked up a Curb find legend 2, had been thrown out just for a broken fan.
Easy fix polish and as good as new .
Some people think it will cost a fortune to repair then throw in the trash like you would do with a broken Dyson .
Your the man Thanks bro
Your welcome , thank you for great comment really appreciated. 👍🔔 to all not to miss new uploads
I bought a Lightly used Avalir 2 today and it seems to be working fine,but the back wheels don't spin like yours do in the video.
It definitely moves easier when I push down on the drive switch,but they don't spin when I hold the unit up off the floor.
I wonder if the drive belt needs replacing even though it does move pretty good when I engage the drive switch?
Make sure you are pushing handle forward on backward to activate tech drive then they should turn 👍🔔
@@KirbyEnthusiast Thanks for the help. The wheels do spin now!
I’ve watched a ton of your videos,and Im trying to find the one where you mentioned a cloth dust bag that can be used over and over again.I think you even said it could be washed in a washing machine. Buy now I can’t find the video because I watched too many of them.🤣 Could you direct me to the video I’m looking for?
Good job mate, hope your channel grows fast!
Cheri z Thanks , enjoy your Avalir 2 and thanks fir supporting my channel .
Any suggestions on how best to store my Kirby hose attachment
I normally hang mine on the Kirby handle ready for use each day.
Hope this helps, if you get value from my channel , please contemplate subscribing and a like as helps me reach more Kirby owners.
Thankyou for support really appreciated
As a new Kirby owner, I was told by the shop to put the vacuum in neutral when I am running it on my wood floors. You’re saying to keep it in drive whenever it is moving, is that correct?
No when ever on hard floors it should be in neutral as it is not hard to push .
If you have techdrive on hard floors it can wheel spin causing damage to wheels or hard floors .
Need help will a silly thing. The belt on/ belt off. I keep burning up belts. Where does the need to be to run properly? On or off while running the vacuum?
When vacuuming carpet belt should be wound in . Green to green means ready to clean .
If vacuuming hard floors belt wound off.
If you are burning belts the brushroll may be set to low a number when you’ve change belts it’s should be on number 1 depending how old Kirby is .
Also when you start Kirby on carpet when you lower , as tone changes then it’s only 1 more click down .
I post link to my burning belts video which explain brushroll height when changing belt .ua-cam.com/video/jY1mS_U2cck/v-deo.html
How can we adjust the airflow on the Avalir 2?
Apart from putting a earlier bag and emptor on you can’t really lower airflow .
Just curious why you would need to unless you have lightweight mats.
@@KirbyEnthusiast that’s exactly the reason. I have lightweight mats. I have these rugs by ruggable
Good morning, new subscriber to your channel. I thoroughly enjoy your videos, very informative!! I am new to the Kirby line-up, my parents had an old one when I was a kid. I am having a hard time deciding between the Ultimate G Diamond edition and the Avalir 100th anniversary.
I have 2 Akita's that sleep inside and pet hair drives me crazy and it's hard to get up with the average vacuum cleaner. Which of the 2 i mentioned is the best for my application, I was told the diamond edition is best for pet hair
Also, where can i find one of the older Kirby stretch hose that is about 11 feet long when uncoiled? Thanks,
Chris
Hi Chris thankyou for support of my channel reall appreciated. Glad I’m reaching and helping so many Kirby owners .
The Both kirbys are good for pet hair , the Avalir 100 has more airflow with around 150+ CFM .
The Ult G Diamomd is better for light weight rugs as it had a low power switch which is great for that reason .
I would definitely get the Avalir 100 as it’s a better machine out of the 2 in my opinion.Hope this helps Dean
Great video for newer Kirby owners. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for watching and your continued support of my channel
Anyone know what the rubber band is for under the roller of vaccum?
It’s the brushroll belt for the brushroll
Hi how do we contact you? We have a problem with ours the boot doesn’t fully twist to click abs activate the light switch. Seems loose.
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I have Facebook group same name as-well that you can contact me through aswell as contact info on the main UA-cam channel page
This video may help aswell ua-cam.com/video/BxxnWo6u2Qw/v-deo.html
@@KirbyEnthusiast just joined the group in not sure if it’s the right one. Profile pic is a bunch of kirbys
We already checked the video thank you but still same issue. How can we contact you
You are in correct group , post in there and I will reply
Thanks heaps.
Your welcome thankyou for support of my channel 👍👍
@@KirbyEnthusiast Just got myself a refurbished G6. I know nothing about them, but you're explaining all I need to know for it. Great and handy channel. Thanks again.
@@mcake1234 next to the G4 I think the G6 was a great colour scheme
Hi mate I just brought a kirby avalir 2 and just want to know why my soap disappear fast. I put the right amount of shampoo in and i don't go to fast
Is it 1st time using ? . If not did you swill it out with just plain water and certain detergent can react with the Kirby foam
It's the second time shampooing and it's done it both times, yes just water nothing else
Oh sorry and I use the kirby shampoo only
Sorry for late reply , I don’t get notifications of replies in a convo. I have to physically check every reply . Have you checked the filter hasn’t come off the shampoo bottle where the outlet hose connects
I can see why there are so many of these sold second hand and owners opting for simple bagless cleaners.
Once you know how to use them to there full potential, it’s easy.
Saved me a fortune over the yrs in furniture and carpets. I’d never buy a bagless vacuum due to dust when emptying and lack of cleaning efficiency.
Kirby is good vacum but i dont understand why it doesn t have a trap for little pice in iron like screw or similar. I think that if domeone pick up a little iron think he'll destroied the plastic body of the kirby core... ps sorry for my bed english
Hi Riccardo, the mini emptor collects any metal objects, i try not to vacuum them up though as . A screw can destroy the fan
@@KirbyEnthusiast The trap should be in FRONT of the fan-NOT behind it.I have a famous name commercial direct air canister vacuum where the scrap trap is AHEAD of the fan NOT after it-so nails,coins paper clips,etc go into the trap NOT the fan.This could be done for the Kirby-esp with the hose canister cleaner since the motor and fan are spinning faster to get suction thru the hose.The heavy debris will go in the trap-not the fan.
I am a new subscriber and I have a kirby avalir and i have checked all the safety switches and the cord everything is connected correctly and it still won't turn on please help .
Thank you
Hi Charlie is it an avalir 1 or 2. as the avalir 2 has an internal fuse
Challee36 there is an internal fuse in the avalir 2. Is you fan ok , I know if it spins off balance this can trip the internal fuse .
Alannah Bruin sorry I don’t understand comment
Just subscribed! I can't get my belt to engage
Hi Melinda , thank for subscribing to my channel. Are you a member of the Kirby Enthusiast Facebook page as you can post a video of the problem . 👍👍
These Kirby Vacuums are typically around the $2,000 price range with attachments, why is it I always see them listed on various online sales pages for $200-500? I'm not talking old models either, the ones I find most often are G-Series and the Avalir series. Why so cheap of a resell value?
People don’t realise what they are worth and just want a quick sale.
I have picked some up that need a lot of work from miss use. But then I’ve got some awesome bargains from G6s - Avalir .
@@KirbyEnthusiast Thank you for the reply. I was wondering if that were the case for most of them...maybe family members who've died and family just selling off stuff to get rid of it.
I think I'm going to pick one up here soon...any reason to get a G6 or Avalir? Is one better than the other?
William Sevier They are the same motor but the emptor on the avalir gives more airflow and cfm and the brushrill on the avalir is the oblique one. Also I find the avalir just feels lighter and turns easier
@@KirbyEnthusiast Ok, thank you I'll go with the newer Avalir then when I pick one up.
William Sevier not a problem here to help 👍👍
just ogt a gen4 a few days ago. Can I wash the bag?
Yes you can wash the bag , put it on a quick gentle wash 👍👍
@@KirbyEnthusiast thanks. sorry it is a gen 5 with some sort of special hepa bag on it. so it is ok to be washed?
I just bought a Kirby . I thought it was Avalir BUT on model tag is writen Model G10D sentria.. So , Iam confused... Is it Avalir or Sentria?
Kirby never updated the tag on the bottom , All the Avalirs have a Sentria model G10 on the bottom.
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@@KirbyEnthusiast thank you Sooo much!!! I messaged you also in Facebook . So it is Avalir after all!
thought i new everything no! this helped me with my legend 2 and g4
edit: next good kirby to get im getting one soon someone give me suggestions and yes from now on i want kirby's they are beasts better than my henry xtra
So glad I could help really appreciate your support, nice to be reaching so many collectors across the globe
@@KirbyEnthusiast yup and i have a new kirby on the way its a tradition
@@flippy6744 that’s so cool , tradition is a nice machine , I only ever saw one that was traded in when I used to demo the G3 back in the 1990s
@@KirbyEnthusiast oh wow¬ thats cool the tradition is one i wanted for a while but could never get so now im getting one
@@KirbyEnthusiast oh yeah i saw a g3 on ebay with everything including the original box
Around min 4:10 or so you mention to use generic kirby bags but i think you mean "original" kirby bags since "generic" are the cheap knock-off bags you specified not to use.
Yeah I did mean Genuine Kirby bags . I will look at editing this one . Thanks for support. 👍👍
All sorting should be ok in a few hours thanks for letting me know and thanks for subscribing to my channel it means alot
WHO know the Kirby avalir Platinum
Centria 2
get a kirby g 5
I’ve got my eye on 2 , but to exspensive for condition they are in
I was given a Kirby years ago. I have no idea how old it is because they all look retro. I love it. It is quirky and definitely has character. How do I find out how old it is? Is there a year or model number anywhere? The cord looks 1970's era and it has a dust bag with a zipper and a HEADLIGHT!
Date stamp should be on base sticker on early models or on front casing of unit infront of where Sani emptor fits 👍👍
HEY! Model 332618 is what it says on the little metal placard. There are several other batches of numbers but nothing that screams "date" on it. The closest I can figure is one batch of numbers that starts with 1983xxx. That would kind of make sense because it was given to me back in the early/mid 90's. The only thing I have had to fix on it so far has been a rubber band drive belt. I recently was looking at a new, lighter vac and was blown away at the prices and the insanely bad, cheap construction! Do you think the model I have is 1983? @@KirbyEnthusiast
Esthet
Very helpful.
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