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How We Rebuild Kirby Vacuums
Kirby vacuum refurbishing varies from shop to shop.  Some shops will disassemble the unit down to the last screw while others only dust the vacuum exterior for looks.  Our goal is to provide
Kirby does no start - safety switch
Number ONE reason why Kirby sweeper would not start. Disclaimer: Goodvac.com is not affiliated with The Kirby Company and/or The Scott Fetzer Company.  All manuals and
Kirby G3 and G4 hose will not fit later Kirby models
I thought that all G series Kirby vacuum model attachments would also fit the Ultimate G Kirby. The Ultimate G Kirby vacuum seems to have a thicker gasket in the front of the unit and my G3 Ki
Kirby has no suction (belt and fan are fine)
Kirby runs fine, no weird sounds or smoke. Brush roll is spinning (I know how to put the nozzle properly) and I am sure that fan is fine too - however it still has poor suction. What could be&
Kirby Sentria II model
Disclaimer: Goodvac.com is not affiliated with The Kirby Company and/or The Scott Fetzer Company. All manuals and maintenance tips for Kirby vacuum cleaners and repair manuals for Kirby model
Kirby vacuum stinks
My Kirby vacuum stinks.No smoke or not like something is burning. I replacing the disposable bag, tried odor killers, fragrances, leaving it outside for a few days - still smell is pretty bad.
Kirby was in storage / basement for years
I had it stored in the basement for the past couple of years and brought it up to use. However, it won't run. The light doesn't work either. Would this be the switch or the motor? Or, some
My Rainbow e-series Suddenly Stopped Working
Problem: My Rainbow e-series vacuum was working just perfect and then suddenly stopped working. There was no smell, no smoke and it did not make any unusual sounds. It just stopped and NOT
New Kirby 100th Anniversary Avalir
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Newly installed e-series motor brushes keep sparking like crazy
Problem: I replaced motor brushes on my 1 speed Rainbow e-series vacuum but they keep sparking and it does not seem to solve the problem Possible Causes: Few things may have happ
Not sure what brush roll to buy
My Kirby vacuum nozzle may be from another Kirby vacuum model so I am not sure what Kirby brush roll to buy. What is this light on the nozzle for? Possible Causes: Occasionally Kirby v
Rainbow e-series (one speed) separator breaks while vacuuming
Problem: My one speed e-series Rainbow separator fell apart while vacuuming and pieces hit the water container from the inside breaking it as well. I bought new separator and water contain
Rainbow e-series stinks
Problem: The power nozzle and the main unit of the Rainbow e series have a very musty odor. How to get rid of it or clean it. Any ideas? Possible Causes: Layer of the dust inside o
Rainbow E2 will make a real faint noise but motor will not work
Problem: Rainbow E2 will make a real faint noise but motor will not work. Possible Causes: Dirty separator   Disclaimer:Goodvac.com is not affiliated with The R
Rainbow power nozzle wiring diagram
If you took the Rainbow nozzle apart and after you washed it or replaced manifold or housing you can not put it back together here is a diagram for you that will help you to get the wiring rig
Rainbow shuts down. After 10 minutes it starts and shuts down again.
Problem: My Rainbow vacuum just would stop working. After 10 or 15 minutes it would start again and work for a few minutes more and then shuts off again. Possible Causes: Most like
Rainbow vacuum cleaner BLACK E2 model pictures?
This is the set of pictures of the Rainbow vacuum model released in May of 2011.To read a full review please go HERE Click HERE to read review Click HERE to read review Click H
Rainbow vacuum cleaner E2 model 12 review by Goodvac.com
Disclaimer:Goodvac.com is not affiliated with The Rexair, Inc. (Rainbow vacuum cleaner manufacturer).  This review of Rainbow model vacuum model is authored by GoodVac.com is not endors
Rainmate left working overnight
Question: I just set up my new Rainmate in my son's room with the eucalyptus scent (he has a cold/cough), and I needed to know how safe is it to leave the unit running overnight, and how l
Remove Kirby outer bag strap
I would like to was my Kirby cloth bag. How do I remove the strap holding the bag onto the plastic part without having to buy a new one? Disclaimer: Goodvac.com is not affiliat