Kirby Classic III parts and advice HELP please

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SusieQ

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I was given a Kirby Classic III. When I turned it on dust blew everywhere. I took it to a repair shop to have it fixed and the repairman put in new bearings and cleaned(?) the bag and roller. When I picked it up I asked if the light worked and he said yes. I told him that I brought it in because it blew dust everywhere when I turned it on. He answered and said that he vacuumed the bag. I assumed that meant that he fixed the problem.. $99.95 later I get it home and today I tried to use it.... The light doesn't work and dust STILL BLOWS everywhere. I emptied and tried to clean out the bag. There is a gasket where the Sani Em-tor attaches to the body and the gasket is falling apart. The bottom of the red plastic at the bottom of the Sani Em-tor has what looks like a fuzzy gasket. It's compressed and it doesn't look like it's sealing. There is dirt and lint coming from the "seam" next to the "toe-touch"nozzle adjustment. (I'd call that a height adjustment switch.) Dust also blows out around the bottom of the bag.
I'm SO frustrated! I was so excited to finally get a Kirby and then the repairman didn't really fix it! I'm trying to find the gasket for the Sani Em-tor online and can't find it. have no idea how to stop dirt from coming out at the "seam" and the bottom of the bag.

Any suggestions? Anyone have the parts I need or can you tell me where to buy them? Do you think I should I stop spending money on this vac cause it's a lost cause?

Thank you for any help or advice you can give.

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Despite what other collectors have said on this forum. The fan case really needs to be sealed with sealant. It's a very simple process and any well trained Kirby technician should be able to help. I would recommend finding another shop to work on your vac. The emptor tray gasket can be replaced easily as well.

The Classic III is a great vacuum! Hope you get it fixed correctly!
 

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