1996 Kirby G4 Refurbishment

[@jimzivko9742]

very educational video. Our Kirby is from the 1990's vintage. Except for bags, belts and an occasional rotor brush, nothing else. It still works great, but I will be getting into some serious service on it. At my age (82) I will be on a bench and marked muffin tins for parts and screws. The transmission is a bit noisy. Can this be worked on ??

[@VacLab]

Yup. You can service the transmission somewhat. kzbin.info/www/bejne/epTPZICPr9uYkLM

[@marmatoes1117]

My Kirby G4 handle is loose where it attaches to base, can you tell me how to tighten it?

[@VacLab]

Most Kirby handles appear loose at the base. It's normal.

[@ACoustaDC]

Do you change the brushes on the motor... You were so deep into it.. why not?

[@InstallationMan1171]

Can you put a Sentria or G7 transmission into a G4?

[@VacLab]

The transmissions are all the same but the gears and belt they use change around the G7 era.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Yes you can just put a avalir transmission in my g4 on my channel

[@BigjohnZ06]

I don’t know if it’s just me or it’s a problem, but My G5 has a Transmission whine like that G4 does. I don’t know if the G5’s transmission is original or not, but the G6 and newer Kirbys in my experience have better sounding transmissions than the G3-G5.

[@VacLab]

You're correct, the older G's are whinier. The G7's and newer have different gearing so the transmissions are much quieter overall.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Just fiitted new Avalir transmission in my G4 on my channel , alot smother

[@jayambermsp8000]

My kirby g4 has 2 screw which look like torx heads screw what screwdriver do I use for it?

[@VacLab]

If they are Torx screws, then use a Torx screwdriver.

[@jayambermsp8000]

My Kirby bag makes a whistling noise, I've checked the tube to see if there is a hole but there isn't one. What do you think it could be?

[@VacLab]

It could be a micro hole in the fill tube or emptor I suppose.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Id check the fill tube, ive just done a video on how to replace on my channel, hope this helps.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Id check th fill tube, ive just done a video on how to replace on my channel. Check it out may help

[@FrenchFryCheese04]

My mom surprised me with a Kirby g4 like this and i loved that gift

[@VacLab]

Enjoy!

[@Javesike]

How do you get rid of the squeak when you move the vacuum and what do you use to get rid of it

[@VacLab]

Not sure what you mean as there was no squeak when you move the vacuum. Are you referring to the transmission grinding?

[@Javesike]

@@VacLab No I refer that when the vacuum is off and transmission in neutral, it makes a noise like you stated in the beginning of your video. Also what causes to make the brushroll to make a buzzing noise. i posted a link to the video.

[@VacLab]

@@Javesike That clicking noise was fixed by re-greasing the "open" metal axle bearings. I've shown this in other videos (check the G3 playlist). I'll have to listen to your brushroll noise before I make a recommendation.

[@jayambermsp8000]

Awesome video! I was wondering if you can wash the g4 outer cloth bag.

[@VacLab]

Yes, I have washed all the outer bags in all my Kirbys. 👍

[@jayambermsp8000]

@@VacLab Is it recommended to do it in the washing machine or by hand?

[@VacLab]

@@jayambermsp8000 I've done both. By hand if you leave the emptor attached and washing machine with the bag only.

[@jayambermsp8000]

@@VacLab Could I do the cloth only by hand? The tube bit looks fine.

[@Billy_Darley]

@@jayambermsp8000 i did. super hot tap water and various cleaning products, whatever i had around the house. turned out great. gave it plenty of time to dry out.

[@brentcho1275]

Does every kirby g series through an avalir have the exact same motor in it?

[@VacLab]

It depends on what you mean by exact same motor. I have measured various differences in power draw, CFM, and rotor speed to say no. They have changed of the years.

[@therandomman6647]

Why would you replace a transmission because it's noisy?

[@VacLab]

Noisy or failed entirely.

[@vacuumtests9225]

I have lost count how many Kirbys you have. Quite a lot? Maybe I should get more too because I see a lot of Kirbys in the Finnish auction site. Most are overpriced, but there is also many reasonable priced.

[@VacLab]

Right now, I'm up to 12. Which maybe is about 8 too many. 😂

[@vacuumtests9225]

@@VacLab Nice!!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I have 6 Kirby's aswell

[@awp2902]

Can you use them on hard floors without using the hose

[@VacLab]

Yup, I do it all the time.

[@calsand6]

I personally do that all the time. However, use the hose if you have cats and don't like litter getting flung toward your leg.

[@therandomman6647]

I FINALLY GOT A G4!!! Im excited to get some work done with it

[@orsmilansky]

Great video, I have a g4 from 94 that i tried to refurbish but i struggle to remove the plastic and metal part of the headlight because i want to polish all the metal

[@D.Pensak]

Fantastic video. Thank you.

[@evansimmons2001]

I know your wheels had that bad clicking noise and stuff but you should’ve heard my g3 it had the worse sounding neutral ever the wheels sounded awful and when I brought it in To be fixed they said it was the worse sounding that they have ever had and they fix a lot of Kirby’s at the vacuum place I brought it to

[@VacLab]

The cool thing is that it can be fixed without any parts. I'm still shocked that the transmission had two open bearings. ✌

[@evansimmons2001]

Mine wasn’t a transmission thank goodness but they had to replace quite a few parts to fix the problem

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Alot of the time the clicking is caused by excess movement in selector switch, just done a video on how to change one on my channel

[@mattjones7621]

@@KirbyEnthusiast Yeah, the bracket cam assembly will wear down over time and that one gear won't move like it should. The result is a low grinding noise.

[@kagome122885]

My stepfather's sister also has a G4 from 1996. A Kirby is worth the $1,500+ for something made in the USA, as well as their reliability!

[@VacLab]

I get them used. Grabbed a Sentria 1 back in 2018 with all attachments and shampooer for $25.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Great Video i have the same Kirby G4 owed from new going to have to polish up with a buffer, giving me plenty of ideas for my up and coming channel

[@anthonylawrence60]

great video but had to turn the sound off .couldn't stand the brain numbing noise