Kirby Tradition question

[mister299]

Hello,
Can someone tell me what could be the issue this is having? My regular use Kirby Tradition often starts out at a slightly slower speed when it is first turned on, and the light is dimmer for a couple seconds, then it gets brighter and the speed comes back up. This happens in both rug and hose mode. I'm thinking this has something to do with the speed selector switch? Otherwise once it reaches proper speed it runs normally.

 

[louvac]

This could be due to worn motor brushes, also! Or, the speed control switch.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Mister299

Andy,

Most likely if it isn't the speed switch then it might be the carbon brushes.

Order part no. 118076.

~Ben

 

[hornet]

Have you cleaned all moving parts and oiled them? I had a Kirby that had that issue and found it was lack of lubricant , also could be brushes.
A good cleaning and lube with a set of new brushes should solve this problem for you, if not you may need to dig deeper into what is causing this problem.
Also try blasting the speed switch with electronic spray cleaner, there my be some dirty contacts in the switch.