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Thread Number: 27070
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby Legend II motor problem |
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| Post# 302760 10/23/2014 at 02:09 (3,470 days old) by toastermike (Milwaukie Oregon) | ||
I just added a Kirby Legend II in beautiful condition to my collection. It runs quietly and smoothly but occasionally, especially when first turned on, the motor slows down for a few seconds, the headlight and the amber power light dim and flicker, and it smells like something is burning (not the belt). It might run fine for a minute or two then may do it again. It does the same thing when using the hose and running at the higher speed. It doesn't matter if the nozzle is set high or low. Has anybody experienced this or have any ideas on the cause? Thanks
Mike | ||
| Post# 302763 , Reply# 1 10/23/2014 at 03:53 (3,470 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York) | ||
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Kirby Legend Hi Mike That is a very good vacuum. I have Two Heritage2 Kirbys with care will last for ever. It sounds like the Carbon Brushes need to be replaced. Stop useing it the way it is you can dammage the motor. If you cant change the brushes have your local Kirby dealer do it. Not a very expensive repair . Take care Doug | ||
| Post# 302767 , Reply# 2 10/23/2014 at 05:53 (3,469 days old) by kirbykid63 (Wilmington Delaware) | ||
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Yes Brushes Yeah this sounds like brushes are worn down,they are a easy repair you can do yourself,youtube is a good source for help. Richard new2youvacuums on ebay and facebook | ||
| Post# 302981 , Reply# 3 10/24/2014 at 14:29 (3,468 days old) by toastermike (Milwaukie Oregon) | ||
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| Post# 303287 , Reply# 4 10/26/2014 at 16:02 (3,466 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin) | ||
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The other area to look at is the power switch. It could be failing as well. We have had a few burn out on our kirby's. Check where the cord plugs into the machine and make sure it has not suffered any damage by over heating. If so time for a new power switch. | ||
| Post# 303611 , Reply# 5 10/29/2014 at 08:23 (3,463 days old) by toastermike (Milwaukie Oregon) | ||
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Power switch meltdown | ||
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