Kirby Omega Question!

[luxy1205]

Hey everyone! What belt does the Kirby Classic Omega use??? So far, I've bought him a new light bulb, front wheels, rug plate gasket, and owner's manual. Rule of thumb for me is, if it's a used vacuum replace the belt! Same goes for a used car, replace the belts and fluids! Thank you! -Michelle

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Michelle
All Kirby uprights use a standard Kirby belt
Andy

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

luxy1205

Michelle,

It depends on the brush roll currently installed in it.

If your machine has the standard, silver-painted, sleeve-bearing equipped brush roll (note plastic sleeves on both ends of the brush roll) then order belt no. 159056.

Otherwise, if it has the removable end caps, then order belt no. 301291.

~Ben

 

[sptyks]

Michelle,


 


Whenever I acquire a older Kirby such as the Omega, I always replace the older silver sleeve bearing brushroll with the newer unpainted brushroll which has ball bearings.


 


Since you don't know where that old brushroll has been or how worn down the bristles are, as a rule of thumb, when you get an older Kirby, and you plan to keep it, always replace the belt and brushroll  at the same time. <span style="font-size: 12pt;">Then you can use the new style knurled belt #301291 which lasts much longer than the old smooth belts.</span>


 


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kirby-4-Row...gnet-152584-/171368329534?hash=item27e659313e

 


I believe the belt is included with this brushroll.


 


 


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[luxy1205]

Thank you!

Thank you everyone for the help! He is definitely my forever Kirby! I have a lot of vacuums and he takes the cake! I will be ordering him a new belt and brush roll! Thanks again! - Michelle