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They say that the Kirby is more than just a vacuum, and that’s true: it’s a machine that can sometimes be a miracle! I’ve had a few times where the Kirby has been a miracle. The most recent was today. My brother was coming home today for spring break, and since the last time the basement (where...

I’ve heard that flex seal works to fix leaks, but I’m not sure how well it works to fix vacuum hose leaks. A new hose might be your best bet, though, as I’ve not read or heard about flex seal and a vacuum hose.

So I just cleaned up my Dirt Devil m08510 after replacing the fan, I checked the motor too as the last time I used it, I heard a clicking sound even when I want picking up anything. Now I put it back together., and the I hear an electrical buzz followed by the motor slowly turning. I’m concerned...

Thanks Ben! Wasn’t quite sure where it was made as it said “Assembled in USA”. Didn’t know it was also made here.

GSix.... The GSix sounds tempting. It sounds like you've got a head start on it so I have less work to do. The Tech drive is my only issue though. I'm not 100% certain I can fix the Tech Drive. I could give it a try, but I'm not really sure I could successfully get it working again. It could be...

I have one of the newer Royal commercial machines, the CR5128Z. There really isn't that much difference between the older and newer royals. The main difference is the brush. Newer models don't have brush stiffeners as the bristles are stiffer. Mine is assembled in the USA. No idea where it's...

Let me cut to the chase, Hoover is a brand that I’ll have a soft spot for. Why? Some of their models have withstood the test of time even. The Convertible, for example, is now the Guardsman with the same motor from the 80’s! Hoover doesn’t seem to really change their models as much as they do...

Almost 4 1/2 years ago, my grandmother’s basement flooded I believe due to a storm. She called in the pros to dry the carpet and remove water, but the carpet was still in rough shape... that’s when I stepped in with my Kirby Sentria to vacuum and shampoo the carpet. After the process of such...

So I was browsing eBay when I came across this interesting vacuum: a 1930s BEE-VAC. It looks a little bit like a second generation Kirby (Classic - Legend II) mainly due to the way the nozzle covers the front wheels a little bit. Other than that, it just looks like any other vacuum that could...

That color scheme is just amazing! I love the shimmer they put in the middle of the K. Words cannot describe how cool it is. Human, the new mini emtor for the sentria II was first introduced in the late model (2012) Sentrias. Let’s also not forget that Kirby has introduced the Split Second III...

Yeah shipping from PA would be expensive – especially if it is a larger/heavier machine. I appreciate it though. But since you have several, I’ll keep you in mind, thanks gottahaveahoove. Lesin Utah. I just might take you up on that offer. I’ll see how much shipping is, sleep on it, then get...

I am currently looking to purchase a few machines that are in need of a refurb (they can be dirty or a fixer upper, just nothing too big) as I am currently thinking about selling some fixed up machines on eBay so I can earn some money for some personal reasons. If anyone is willing to part with...

Hello all! I am in the process of refurbishing my beloved rare green Dirt Devil m08510 (the more rare 2.6 amp version) back together. But I have a question: I noticed that there is this foam ring with some kind of adhesive on it. I still have the motor from my junked 3 amp m08510 and it doesn’t...

All I can really say is that because it looks similar to a Kirby, you want to treat the refurb mostly like it is a Kirby. If you need a belt, try a belt meant for an older model Kirby (DS80 and earlier). You can pick some up at your local Kirby dealer or order them through Kirby. That's really...

Welcome to the site! And hello to another fellow brony! You have found the Cadillac of vacuums, literally! I would call a Kirby the Cadillac of vacuums, but they're more known as the Rolls Royce of vacuums, which I have to agree with as well. My advice is that, because it is similar to such...

The decision is in Well, my father and I went to our local vacuum store, which was having a sale, and the new family vacuum is, Drum roll please.... A red floor model sebo felix. I am confident that this new vacuum will last quite a while! The warranty is great too! 5 years on the vacuum itself...

I'm all the way in Chicago, and could probably disassemble, clean and refurbish a couple machines there then sell them to a good home or give it to my parents who need a new machine for their home's housekeeper, but I can't drive all the way down there! if someone goes, grab me a eureka, and or...

Riccar and Simplicity are great suggestions. I know they will last my family years. I used a few different tacony-made Clean Max Pro Series machines when I used to work for a rec center. they are reliable and never gave me trouble. I have personal experience with Royal too. It's well built and...

My favorite? I don't really have a favorite but i have a top 10 (In somewhat no particular order): 1. Dual Sanitronic 80 (because it's the basis for Kirby from brave little toaster) 2. 1C (the headlight hood is just really cool) 3 Tradition (My uncle has one, and it was lent to my parents when...

As of recently, my family's Oreck magnesium finally gave out. Cut to the chase, apparently from continuous use, the switch wiring insulation tore where it met the vacuum's base and eventually a wire broke. It was out of warranty and my dad didn't bother taking it to the oreck store or anywhere...