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Thread Number: 32339
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
1998 Kirby G5.....rebuild?? |
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| Post# 355536 , Reply# 1 7/6/2016 at 22:21 (2,843 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
It sounds like you know what you're doing when it comes to working on those machines. You may be able to get the parts affordably online and do the work yourself. Brand new outer bags are available for $35-$50 and used, working transmissions aren't too bad, either. If you go the factory rebuild route, I believe it would probably be much cheaper to send it in under your aunt's or uncle's name--or have them do it for you--as the original purchaser.
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| Post# 355552 , Reply# 3 7/7/2016 at 09:58 (2,842 days old) by Rainbowd4 (TN ) | ||
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Rebuild price from kirby is $350, plus shipping, for any model from a non original owner. | ||
| Post# 355562 , Reply# 4 7/7/2016 at 11:09 (2,842 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
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| Post# 355600 , Reply# 6 7/7/2016 at 20:11 (2,842 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 355602 , Reply# 7 7/7/2016 at 20:37 (2,842 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Post# 355647 , Reply# 8 7/8/2016 at 11:18 (2,841 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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WOW! THat is very COMPREHENSIVE and
very KIND to do that.
The V.C.C.C. sent a 1960s model to Kirby for a total rebuild. We then raffled it off. I must say: it looked great. I've no doubts it performed as it did when new. I was impressed, although Kirby is not my species. Best of luck. IF I were a Kirby guy, I think I'd do the rebuild. John | ||
| Post# 355658 , Reply# 10 7/8/2016 at 13:49 (2,841 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH) | ||
The biggest difference other than color is they rounded out the headlight starting with the G5 (beautiful color scheme) and they put the brush roll indicator light on the opposite side of the G4 and have continued that way since (this puts it on the same side as the bag, so you have better edge cleaning at least on the side without the bag. I did send mine for a rebuild to Kirby and it came back with the smoothest transmission in any of my Kirby's including the Avalir.
As far as appearance goes from G-4 thru Avalir. In my opinion the Sentria II and G 5 would tie for first place. My Sentria II has a very smooth transmission as well. Of course I like the Avalir as its color scheme reminds me of the older vacuums of the 40's especially the 505 with Black and red accents. Plus it's the 100th anniversary model (according to Kirby). | ||
| Post# 355659 , Reply# 11 7/8/2016 at 14:08 (2,841 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
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If you were to send the G5 to Kirby for rebuild, this is what will happen:
They will replace the old transmission with a brand new one. When you get it back it will run like a brand new machine.
The outer bag will be replaced as well so it will look brand new.
The motor will be disassembled and cleaned and be completely overhauled.
The brushroll will be replaced.
The wheels will be replaced.
All exterior aluminum will be sanded, polished and buffed to a brilliant shine.
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| Post# 355701 , Reply# 13 7/8/2016 at 22:14 (2,841 days old) by Rainbowd4 (TN ) | ||
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As far as kirbys go, on the very rare occasion that I use one, I like my heritage 84, and classic III. I like the self propelled models ok, but when they are turned off, they are much heavier and more awkward to maneuver around than the pre-g series. | ||
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