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Tranny Thanks for the info! I'll check it out! The only downside is, the only two Kirby distributers are both nearly an hour away from me in opposite directions!

I've noticed that lately, when using my G5, the transmission will engage when pushed forward, but it won't when I pull it back. The only time it will engage on the reverse stroke is if i give it a firm jolt back. It will work for a few minutes and then start acting up again. Any ideas of what...

sometimes...if you're lucky... The last three machines I have bought on ebay I was actually outbid on, however, the seller would make me a second chance offer, usually at a lowered price either because they have a duplicate item to sell, or the original winner ended up being a non-paying...

Kirby G5 Every G Model Kirby I buy for myself, I end up gifting to someone in my family cuz they all love the way they are designed. My brother got the G4 when his new home was built, dad got a g3 cuz he hates moms dyson, and granny got the other g3. My family has always used Kirbys and...

granny vacs... i have both of my grandmothers Kirbys. The gran on moms side had a DS-80, that i sent in for a factory rebuild, and the gran on my dads side had a Heritage I. I have them both.

Sing, it does not.... My office had one of those before we switched over to a Sanitaire. I used it one time and that's all I needed. It was HORRIBLE. The motor didn't even sound like a vacuum motor. It sounded like a pair of hedge trimmers. VERY high pitched squeel. Almost like a really cheap...

hmmm.. they didn't place Kirby on the list of vacuums brands to use..

sounds like... the case of the clean bag! We bought 12 new sanitaires for our offices here at work and upon putting brand new, clean cloth bags on them, they did the same thing. didn't inflate very much and the wind noise coming from the machines was hideous. I have noticed this with my...

bogging down i had a kirby that did that... bogged down while running.. then one day, it bogged WAY down, and flames shot out the sides and scorched the carpet! Be careful!

How hard is it to change the outer bags on these machines? I have a G-5 that has a worn spot on the bag and I'd like to replace it. I know there are some plastic ties involved. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Bagless.... My parents used a Kirby Heritage for over 30 years, and during that time, it was used during three COMPLETE home renovations. The bags changed regularly, outer bag washed on occasion, and tune ups performed about every three to 5 years. The vacuum never failed. Three years ago dad...

another? looks like there is another one listed if it isn't the same one..

wow! That's the model my mom had when i was just a tot! She traded it for a Kirby Heritage I through a home demo. We used that Kirby for over 30 years. I remember riding on the hood of that convertible when i was a baby though. I specifically remember it being yellow with no headlight. I also...

Dyson Dad bought mom a Dyson for Christmas a couple of years ago cuz it's what she wanted... they had a Kirby Heritage they bought BRAND NEW from an in-home sales demo back in 81. Last week, dad asked me if I had another Kirby they can have to use. He HATES the Dyson. Especially the attachment...

Dyson When i went intot he vac shop yesterday.. we were talking about Kirbys and he said look out over my store.. 90% of my vacs waiting for repair are Dysons... and sure enough.. Dysons ALL OVER THE PLACE... waiting for repair..

mmmhmm that explains why my g3 decided to jerk back and run over my toe the other day AFTER i placed the handle in the upright position! DOH!

tech drive I have had two g3's and one g4, it seemd to me that the g3 drives offered a little more "pull" when used and required less effort. The g4, which my brother now has, seemed a little heavier to push to me, even with tech drive engaged.

how do they work? do they really serve their purpose? I see them mainly on the newer hoovers.

Does anyone know where I can purchase the rubber gasket that fits on the end of the hose where it attaches to the vacuum housing? Also, does anyone know where I can purchase a set of the aftermarket type of attachments. I like the floor brush on those better. Thanks! Cory/OKC

OH!!!! and my eureka retrovac :(