Kirby Experts I Need Help

[portapower]

Hey Guys,
I'm a recent Kirby collector and have a small problem that I can't figure out. On both my Heritage II and Legend vacuums I have replaced the original brush rolls with new ones. On both these vacuums the new replacement brushrolls make a rattling racket when I vacuum by carpets. I have tried 3 different replacements and they all do the same on both vacuums. I have tried the black colored replacements and the wooden ones and they all do the same thing. Very annoying. When I put the original brushrolls back on both machines they purr like kittens on the rug.
Any ideas? I'm stumped.
Thanks,
Jim

 

[kirbyduh]

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I have the same issue with my Heritage IIs. It got to the point where I just stopped using them. I agree- any insight on this issue would be great!

 

[Miss Mercy]

Use only genuine Kirby parts. Generic parts aren't of the same quality as the genuine parts.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Jim,

I haven't had that problem on any of my two Kirbys - with the replacement brush rolls.

But I will refer you to this section of the Heritage II service manual for your trouble.

~Ben

 

[super-sweeper]

The ends of the brush has settings to accommodate for wear, be sure both sides of the brush are on the same setting! 

 

[kirbykid63]

Rug plate ends tabs are bent

The tabs that hold the plastic brush ends are bent causing play that makes a rattle sound you need to ben the tabs inward to stop the play and the problem should go away.

Rich
new2youvacuums

 

[kirbykid63]

Rug plate ends tabs are bent

The tabs that hold the plastic brush ends are bent causing play that makes a rattle sound you need to ben the tabs inward to stop the play and the problem should go away.

Rich
new2youvacuums

 

[ultralux88]

I'm going to second the last 2 posts, make sure the screw adjustments on the ends of the brush are set correctly and evenly, and also bend the tabs that hold the sides of the brush ends in a bit, over time they can bend out and not hold it as tight as it is supposed to, bend them in a bit to get a good snug fit.

 

[portapower]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.
The brushroll I have was supposed to be genuine Kirby. I have made sure that the screws are adjusted equally and have bent in the tabs. Still no luck. It just rattles. I am now on a search for a genuine Kirby brushroll.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Jim,

You want part no. 152584.

~Ben

 

[suckolux]

Sounds like mine also.