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Kirby vacuum cleaner
FAQ
Rainbow vacuum cleaner
FAQ
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NEW Kirby Avalir Model
Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Manual
Kirby Sweeper Shampooer manual
Kirby model differences
Kirby Sentria II model

Repair / Dis-assembly manuals:
How to change Kirby FAN / IMPELLER
How to replace D/N PEDAL
How to change POWER SWITCH
Using AMERICAN SWITCH on EURO models
How to change SERVICE HANDLE SLIDE MECHANISM
How to replace BELT LIFTER KNOB
How to replace NOZZLE LOCK LEVER
How to remove OUTER BAG STRAP
Making your KIRBY SWEEPER SHINNY
How do we recondition Kirby vacuums?
Troubleshooting:
# 1 problem why Kirby does not start
Transmission does not work - inspecting primary belt
Transmission does not work - more ideas why
My Kirby vacuum cleaner STINKS
No suction (belt and fan are fine)
Kirby G3 and G4 model hose will not fit later models
Kirby has been in basement for years
New Sentria Kirby transmission problems
Buying Guides:
How to tell what Fill Tube to Buy
How much does the Kirby system cost?
Buy or not to buy from salesman?
How to cancel in-home purchase contract?
How to buy Kirby vacuum cleaner online?
How to know if Kirby was ever used?
What Kirby brush roller to buy?

User Guides:
Can I use Zip-Brush to shampoo?
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How are Rainbow vacuum models different?
Repair / Dis-assembly manuals:
Rainbow D4, SE, e series model NOZZLE WIRING
How to REMOVE D4 SE MOTOR
How to SERVICE D4 SE MOTOR
How to REMOVE E2 NOZZLE COVER
How to TAKE APART E SERIES MOTOR UNIT
Troubleshooting:
E Series STINKS
Rainbow shuts down in 5-10 minutes
E series just STOPPED working (no smoke)
E series new motor brushes burn fast
E series separator breaks
E2 beeps but does not work
Rainbow nozzle red light blinking

Rainmate; Aquamate:
No liquids come out
Rainmate left overnight OK?
Aquamate belt keeps breaking

Notes and tips:
How often Rainbow HEPA needs to me replaced
How to clean paint off plastic parts

General articles
How to place order on GoodVac (+ Russian version)
How to register account on GoodVac.Com
Vacuum cleaner testing (tests and parameters)
Website is very slow
How to calculate international shipping by US Post Office (Wholesale customers only)
Kirby FAQ
Rainbow FAQ

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