Hello. Kirby Issues w/ head

[vacuumkid47]

Hello, it is vacuumkid47. Anyways, I have here a Kirby Heritage II with some problems. Every time I switch it on, the head seems to sound like it is not working probably. It has a hissing sound. I replaced the brushroll, rug plate, and the belt. But it still has the problem. It is in beautiful condtion, but that is the only issue.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Take a look at these pictures. If the advice contained here doesn't work for you, call Kirby up at 1-800-494-8586. Good luck, and Merry Christmas!

~Ben

 

[kirbysthebest]

You might also check the gasket on the power unit where the rug nozzle attaches. Sometimes they wear, or come lose and this can cause a loss of suction and the hiss you hear.

Another source is where the rug plate sits the gasket material can wear and allow a vacuum leak.

Both of these are relatively easy fixes, then you get more complicated where the nozzle is not attaching tight enough etc.

 

[vacuumkid47]

Problem solved!

Thank you for the advice. I was looking at it, and I replaced the bearings and it seems to be working fine. I also found out that the brushroll split in HALF. I ended up paying $45 for a new one.