|
Thread Number: 30950
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Kirby G series never picks up |
[Down to Last] |  |
| Post# 342042 , Reply# 2 1/26/2016 at 06:02 (3,012 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
 | ||
| Post# 342049 , Reply# 3 1/26/2016 at 09:20 (3,012 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR) | ||
|
I'm no Kirby expert, but do you have the height adjusted properly? | ||
| Post# 342052 , Reply# 4 1/26/2016 at 10:02 (3,012 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
While I think the Kirby does an acceptable job, I don't think it's as good as it's hyped up to be. I have an almost brand new Sentria II just sitting in the spare bedroom - unused. On some carpets it seems to really do a good job of agitating (beating). But on my new carpets in my new home, it does almost nothing.
| ||
| Post# 342053 , Reply# 5 1/26/2016 at 10:27 (3,012 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 I agree with ralph123. Sounds like improper height adjustment. Or maybe worn brushroll and/or belt.
I have a Sentria made in 2009 and it does an excellent job on my medium pile plush carpet. I have tested it with many different substances including kitty litter and coffee grounds with excellent results.
| ||
| Post# 342056 , Reply# 6 1/26/2016 at 10:49 (3,012 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere) | ||
|
Could it be uneven flooring? | ||
| Post# 342073 , Reply# 7 1/26/2016 at 16:21 (3,011 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I have a G5 with a Sentria-style brush roll and two Gsixes with original brush rolls. They're all deep-cleaning beasts but brush roll height adjustment is key. Start with it all the way up and then ratchet down until you hear the pitch of the motor deepen slightly. Kick on the Tech Drive and you're off to the races.
| ||
Post# 342096 , Reply# 8 1/27/2016 at 00:43 (3,011 days old) by tolivac  (Greenville,NC) |
||
|
My Kirby Avalir,Sentrias-and other G machine do just fine for me-have you checked height,belt,brushroll conditions?Is the airpath clogged? | ||
| Post# 342185 , Reply# 11 1/28/2016 at 07:47 (3,010 days old) by sebo4me (Cardiff) | ||
 | ||
| Post# 342186 , Reply# 12 1/28/2016 at 09:30 (3,010 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
|
I have not seen or heard about any new or old vacuums that will out perform the Sentria or Avalir Kirbys with the possible exception of the newer 9 and 10 amp Royal metal upright vacuums. I have a 2008 10 amp Royal Everlast 8300 that has equal to, but not better performance than my 2009 Sentria which has only a 7 amp motor.
| ||
| Post# 342187 , Reply# 13 1/28/2016 at 09:33 (3,010 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
|
Umm | ||
| Post# 342188 , Reply# 14 1/28/2016 at 09:42 (3,010 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
I have had a G7 here for a week, to service it for a friend. I have never used newer than a G3 myself. They are still a bit big and heavy for my home, but with this newer style brushroll, sucker really digs in. Not sure it cleans that much better than my H2 Legend, but I can't use that machine any longer due to my back/ hip. IF I had wall to wall carpet, I think newer G series would be on my short list of CL shopping as I see them 100-200 Dollars often.
| ||
| Post# 342192 , Reply# 15 1/28/2016 at 10:30 (3,010 days old) by sebo4me (Cardiff) | ||
|
| ||
| Post# 342199 , Reply# 16 1/28/2016 at 11:33 (3,010 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
|
I did opt for the newer hepa cloth bags for this G7 before she took it home, 5 Boxer dogs indoors and out and lots of dust on the farm, I think this will be a big help if she will spend the money. I also managed to fit one on my H2 Legend, though its not as secure with the tabs at a different position, but I love the bags. Since its tight inside the zip bag, will it stay on??
| ||
| Post# 342200 , Reply# 17 1/28/2016 at 11:47 (3,010 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
|
| ||
| Post# 342207 , Reply# 19 1/28/2016 at 12:48 (3,010 days old) by sebo4me (Cardiff) | ||
|
| ||
| Post# 342214 , Reply# 20 1/28/2016 at 13:33 (3,010 days old) by Turbomaster1984 (Ripley, Derbyshire) | ||
Sebo4me | ||
| Post# 342383 , Reply# 21 1/30/2016 at 08:19 (3,008 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York) | ||
|
G Series Kirby I have in my collection a G3,4,5,6,and now the new Kirby Avalir they all do a WONDERFUL job. I must say the New Avalir with the better brush roll does the best job. Try changing the belt and be sure the Kirby is set right. also check to see if the bag needs to be changed. Doug | ||
|
Post# 342425 , Reply# 22 1/30/2016 at 15:45 (3,007 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
||
I just used my Ultimate G. I find on my new carpet which is quite dense that using the standard method of lowering the height adjustment ie. lower until there is a change in sound and then lower one more notch, does not do a very good job of grooming the carpet. I have to lower it one more notch.
Gary | ||
| Post# 342434 , Reply# 23 1/30/2016 at 17:22 (3,007 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
|
I know others have said this: 1. Adjustment--Make sure it is adjusted to the carpet 2. Belt--Is your green light indicating the brush is turning? 3. Checked for blockages, Including the emptor and fill hose to bag. Is it moving air with the hose attached? 4. New bag 5. Worn Brush roll?
| ||
| Post# 342451 , Reply# 24 1/30/2016 at 20:58 (3,007 days old) by Marks_here (_._) | ||
Biggest possibility  | ||
| Post# 342498 , Reply# 25 1/31/2016 at 12:28 (3,007 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
 | ||
| Post# 342501 , Reply# 26 1/31/2016 at 12:46 (3,007 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
|
| ||
| Post# 342505 , Reply# 27 1/31/2016 at 13:07 (3,007 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
|
One Pass?? Are you just wanting surface cleaning? Anything will more or less do surface cleaning, even push carpet sweepers.
| ||
|
Post# 342592 , Reply# 28 2/1/2016 at 02:42 (3,006 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC) |
||
|
If the Kirby should snowplow bulky stuff-just push down on the handle to allow it to gulp the debris-works for me!!!! | ||
| Forum Index: | 
| Other Forums: |
|
|
|
|
|
Comes to the Rescue!
