KIRBY VACUUM: Why Is My Kirby Brush Roll Not Turning / Kirby Avalir 2 Green Light Flickering

[@01431]

never even knew there was notches on the brush roll ends! They never showed me anything about that and i've had mine for years.

[@CajinPeach]

Thank you! I regret buying this expensive, complicated vacuum. It’s really a machine and not for everyone. You have to be fit to even use it. You saved the day!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help you get the most out of your Kirby . Really appreciate comment and support, I have more tutorials being added to the new Kirby owners playlist every wk . Hope this makes owning Kirby a lot easier and a pleasure to use . Please share my channel with family and friends so I can help and reach more Kirby owners across the world . 👍🛎🙏

[@keithklemes2099]

There is also an app for your phone

[@ronaldstrik]

Finally a little reaction from me. I was in Germany. I saw the video and appreciate the great explanation about the maintenance of the bush roll. Also the proper way of setting the adjustment to I. In the past I mistake not to count back an hardly couldn’t replace the bush roll in smoothly. Thanks Dean for this outstanding an professional made video !

[@merrymcgahagin3294]

I've tried everything to get my brush roller to work again. Thank you so much for your detailed video! I found out, I needed to take the end caps off to clean them, never done that. It works now!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@juliebalza9982]

This tutorial is excellent! I thought the belts only broke - hadn't realized they can stretch out. Mine was horribly stretched. All is well now 😊

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help , thanks for awesome comment and support. Don’t forget links in description for Kirby spare parts 👍🔔

[@SantanaSam12]

Somehow, when you turn the belt to (off) to take it off , it’s on. When you turn it to (on) it loosens to take it off … wasnt like that before . Idk 🤷‍♀️ and now the brush won’t spin. And I literally just cleaned everything you did . Like I have before. And had no issues . But now I do.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Double check belt is being picked up by belt lifter when you have nozzle off Kirby 👍👍

[@Xrager101x]

I’m about to scream with this thing. Does red off mean belt is stretched to rotate roller? The “hook” on the head is turned into the opposite position to catch the belt. My hands are bleeding trying to “catch” the belt and turn the handle to the green on position according to the arrows. Brand new machine. Never used until tonight! Help!!!! Thank you!

[@linam3485]

did you ever find a way to fix this? currently going through it with mine and im so confused 😭

[@asiacrowder4692]

Yea I'm having this same problem please somebody give us direction

[@maemaebby]

Thank you!! My light was flickering and I just knew something wasn’t right. I have long hair 😅 also thank you for explaining about the belt. I definitely needed to replace mine. Your videos have helped me so much, as I was beginning to give up on my Kirby lol it’s working like brand new again.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@kitkat6671]

Watched your video and fixed our issue, had flickering light and bucking and yes, I have long hair and cleaned the bar and checked the belt and it definitely needed replaced. And I learned to lift the beater bar before shutting off and saved us money. Works just like new again. Thank you so much 😊 Love our Kirby again ❤

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help fix your Kirby issue and bring back the value and appreciation to your investment in Kirby . Thankyou for awesome comment and support of my channel 👍👍

[@D.Pensak]

Another great video K.E.. Unwinding the belt or disengaging the belt from the brushroll while storing the vacuum is the best piece of advice for Kirby owner’s but is not widely suggested. Keep up the great work KE!!

[@vernonspangler656]

This man is THE BEST!! He seems to have a video for any issue you may run into. Thank goodness for this man taking so much time to make these videos to educate the rest of us. 😀

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@Ca31_Buff]

My Kirby belt is almost 3 years old. I haven’t had any issues of the belt slowing/stopping. The green light is as solid as solid can get when adjusted to the proper height. (To the second click of the brush hitting the carpet).

[@duanehovenga2965]

Good pointers for sure. Got my 2 piece brush roll replaced working again. Hope that never happens again. The guy at the vacuum store said he never seen that before.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Great news , shocked me when you told me what happened, as those brushrolls are hard hardwood

[@mikebcreative]

Excellent Video! Thank you! Great tips and got my rollers moving again!

[@Jennifer-qc2tq]

THANK YOU!!! my brush is moving…it’s been a maybe it will, maybe it won’t kind of thing for a while.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@normarivera3026]

Thank you so much I was About to go the Kirby store you have beautiful attitude

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@user-vf2bh8jf8n]

thank you! this vid got the vac goin again

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help , thankyou for awesome comment and support of my channel 👍🔔

[@RealOmarWahdan]

Thank you for the tips I didn’t know about the notches.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@MetroBeto]

Helped me out alot thank you! 😅

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@josephmiller9180]

Thank you so much for putting this out there!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@lhinton5623]

I found your videos today. I am so glad!! You are very thorough! I probably forgot about the notches on the roller since they show you 100 things about the Kirby when you purchase. My belt had a narrow section in one area. I tried to reload the belt to see if the belt was spinning or the green light was affected, but the belt doesn't seem to be reloading/attaching... I plan to replace the belt, but need a new belt. Where do You purchase belts? Thanks so much and keep making videos! New subscriber!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help , best place to buy belts is from my links down below in video description. I do get a little kick back at no cost to you . But it helps me to keep providing the best free tutorials on KZbin. Thanks again for your support 👍👍

[@sarongeneyo9405]

Didn’t even know the caps come off of the brush! Haven’t ever removed them…in like 10 years!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@perfectlessons]

Where have you been for the 9 years I've owned a Kirby!!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

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[@merrymcgahagin3294]

Thanks!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thankyou really appreciate the support to help me make more content 👍🔔

[@tyu]

Thank you so much!!!! You saved me!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help , thsnk$ for awesome comment and support 👍👍

[@nathanielaranda8407]

I remember my parents Kirby Dimond edition had a burning smell when I was a kid. I know it was the belt now but I knew nothing about vacuum belts back then. I was almost afraid to use it because of the burning smell. I thought it was burning up lol 🤣

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

😂, so glad my channel is helping so many Kirby owners. Thanks for awesome comment and continued support buddy 👍👍

[@dippydooo441]

You're such a guy using a Stanley knife. I use craft scissors or a regular knife. Good tips as usual.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Cheers buddy really appreciate comment and continued support of my channels 👍

[@CDAY0219]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thank you for awesome comment and support really appreciated 👍🛎

[@MrVman858]

Seems like I’m going to have to do this quite often because my wife sheds like a cat. 😂

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I know the feeling 😂

[@RJA_World]

Reminder is set

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thanks for support 👍👍

[@RJA_World]

@@KirbyEnthusiast Anytime, great channel and I'm learning more and more about Kirby because of you 😀

[@windwoman3549]

I’ve had my Avalir2 for about 1 1/2 years. Frankly, I regret having purchased this thing. My previous vacuum, however, had - literally - just died (from age) when a nice young salesman showed up at my door. Kirby does have a good reputation, so I let him demonstrate the machine. Good sales guy; fast talker, charming, and made everything about the vacuum seem easy to operate, fix, replace, and troubleshoot. I though a Kirby might last until I kick the bucket (I’m 58.) I’ve since learned that Kirby salespeople actually target low-income zip codes. Yes, I’m post-divorce poor. The income group least likely to afford a Kirby most often end up buying one on installments . . . of course . . . making an already expensive vacuum cost even MORE. Lovely. I’m already a pretty cynical person. Falling prey to a slick sales guy certainly hasn’t helped. I also didn’t have $2000+ just laying around. So now I’ll be paying a good chunk of change for a very heavy, clunky, temperamental vacuum until I’m either very old or very dead. No one should have to memorize the owner’s manual and/or spend time looking for videos and help on the internet to operate a vacuum. ANY vacuum. In the 1 1/2 years I’ve had the Kirby, 1. I’ve cleaned the roller & everything I could reach quite a few times. 2. The upper handle assembly had to be replaced b/c the spring-bolt which allows the cord hook to rotate stripped out, meaning when I lifted the unit the entire upper half separated from the lower half. Apparently it’s connected to the lower handle by this ONE BOLT. Really? Nearly everything else about a Kirby is over-engineered, convoluted, complicated. Yet the substantial weight of the entire vacuum rests on ONE MINOR BOLT. Ridiculous! 3. The green light has ALWAYS blinked. A few days ago, the power cut off AS I was vacuuming. I was so aggravated 😡 that I set the unit aside or I might have gotten a hammer & pounded the whole machine into scrap-metal! Today, 1. I’ve cleaned the roller brush & all other tubes. 2. Examined the belt (seems okay.) 3. Looked at the metal hook-thing that pushes in the front-facing safety switch (seems fine.) 4. TRIED to see the safety switch wedged between the intake & the machine. Even with a flashlight, I simply cannot see it well enough to determine if it’s okay. Can’t reach it, either. 5. Replaced the bag even though there was plenty of room left in the old one. 6. Gone over the power cord carefully. I find no wear/defects and the connections are firmly seated. I watched a video from another entity before this one. In that video, after the technician went over all the trouble-shooting points, he said - NO SHIT - “If you’re still having problems, just send it to us.” Uh-HUH. Like anyone is going to package up an entire Kirby and pay a ransom to ship it someplace! Okay, so I’m going to attempt to power up my Kirby in a minute. Regrets, regrets, regrets. The Kirby isn’t an albatross around my neck - it’s an elephant!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I’m sorry to here about your experience with your Kirby. I hope my channel can help you enjoy your Kirby more and make cleaning a lot easier with your Kirby . I do have a video on why Kirby may not be working I will post link below . I hope this can help kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3TPYoNtnd9-q6s.

[@keithklemes2099]

There is also an app for your phone. And if you are having issues with your kirby you should be able to take it to yoyr local kirby distributor (who you bought it from) and they can help. Although, about 90% of the time they can help you resolve simole issues over the phone. As far as tageting poor people that is simply not true. I prefer checks not financing the kirbys because the finance companies actually charge a reserve so the dealer gets paid less. If you are still having issues after watching these videos or using the app for your phone as I said reach out to your local kirby office. Most local distributors are very helpful since kirbys main form of advertising is though word of mouth. If used properly you should enjoy many years of use and not have to buy another vacuum/shampooer for many years. I have one kirby that is over 50 years old and still runs great.

[@ssmarie99]

You saved me 😂 thank you❤

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Happy to help!

[@lenoregorman4688]

I changed belt and it won't turn back to original position, it's tight around the roller and the roller can't turn. I loosened the turner, and it's not in the right position. The vacum blew dirt across the floor.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Try taking end caps off brushroll and removing any hair wrapped and lubricant bearings

[@brannadarlin]

For me my Sentria 1 that my auntie has is the brush roll not rolling

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Double check the belt is not worn or stretched .

[@cyndyparkinson]

This is an AMAZING video!!!!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad i could help more Kirby owners to get the most out of their Kirby Vacuums👍🔔

[@davidfrech9176]

Such good maintenance tips; a little goes a long way! Nope, it certainly isn't your hair. :) I tend to check my brush roll on my G3 at my cottage more often for sand that accumulates somewhat in the metal plate. Interesting tip that you go one more notch down after the sound changes. I tend to stop once the sound changes and makes contact with the carpet. What is the advantage of going down one 'more notch'? Thks Dean.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Dropping it one more notch was what Kirby taught me when I demoed G3s. I have noticed when I forget to go one more on the pull back the Kirby doesn’t have contact with the carpet . Hope this helps , thanks again for continued support and watching my videos from beginning to end . Really appreciated 👍👍

[@davidfrech9176]

@@KirbyEnthusiast Thks Dean for the info about the height adjustment. Also, you are very welcome. Learn lots from you sincere efforts.

[@dominikaharding8159]

NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Thankyou really appreciate support . Hope you are learning lots and getting great value out of my channel 👍👍

[@williamrobinson1376]

Great helpful video

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

So glad I could help , please subscribe for free and ding 🛎 👍 not to miss new uploads . Helps me reaching more Kirby owners on KZbin 👍👍

[@diamondortiz7324]

Light still wont turn on brush still not rolling

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Have you checked belt is wound on correctly

[@CO84trucker]

Raising the floor nozzle before powering down after vacuuming is second nature to me.... just like setting the handbrake when parking a manual transmission vehicle!

[@RJA_World]

I thought it was a common practice, like it was compulsory kinda thing. My knowledge of kirby is very slim but I did always think that raising the head before turning the machine off was just what you had to do haha

[@CO84trucker]

@@RJA_World Granted my experience with Kirby vacuum cleaners traces back to when I was 5 years old so I know damn well how they work (and how to troubleshoot). Many average joes on the other hand can be a little clueless regarding a Kirby's functionality. Take for example, my employer has a Kirby G4 for cleaning the office which is used mostly by the boss and/or receptionist. Whenever I see it parked, the floor nozzle is left dropped all the way to the floor, the automatic transmission is still in drive mode and more than likely the bag is overfilled with dust. Amazingly that vacuum has been in use at company for 10 years and still works!

[@RJA_World]

@@CO84trucker It's just a case of not using the vacuum as intended and then saying it's rubbish when it doesn't work. I know a lot of people dislike Dyson but it's what happens most of the time, they get absolutely battered, unwashed filters, over filled bin ect and say they're rubbish when they burn out after a couple of years.

[@CO84trucker]

@@RJA_World Touche. Kirby as opposed to Dyson can sustain much more abuse over the years. Also, since Kirby has a signature factory rebuild program, this works as an advantage to their research & development department. When a decade+ vacuum is sent in for rebuild, during teardown they make notes on overall condition and are able to compare it to quality control stats.

[@RJA_World]

@@CO84trucker I agree, Kirby is a lot more hard wearing over Dyson and their factory rebuild programme is fantastic.

[@TheOpenation]

hi Dean, my question is. Can I replace the kirby g4 shampooer tray for a the new model avilir ? It's more convenient that one than the one that comes on the G4...

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Yes you can i did a video few years back with g7 using the Avalir tile system and G4 Using it to polish wooden floors

[@maliagrimes4149]

I have done everything you said and my green light still is not coming on! Brush roll isn’t spinning, belt is burning and the metal piece that sticks out from the motor is black and very hot to the touch.

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Something is stopping your brushroll from turning . When you take out brushroll do the ends spin freely ?

[@maliagrimes4149]

Yes! Cleaned the ends as instructed in your other video. I think it’s the motor?

[@keithklemes2099]

Would not be the motor has to be some reason in the power nozzle why the brush is not turning.

[@firthuk459]

In order to wind the belt off when not in use, I assume you have to remove the front of the machine to unhook the belt and not have it on the motor shaft and then put the front back on with the belt loose when storing? Or am I missing an easy way to disengage the belt without removing the front of the machine and reattaching? Thanks

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

That’s correct , I have explained this in other videos , it was something I was taught when I sold G3 for Kirby back in the early 90s 👍👍🛎

[@adeboer2007]

I know I could find it in your videos, but how have you gotten all of your Kirbys? From people for free, thrift store, eBay? And how much did you pay for them if you bought them from someone?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

I share all info of where and how much in each videos of when I pick up and in rebuilds of these machines.

[@kid.turtle]

The green light isnt turning on at all for me

[@angelicanoa7222]

Same. I bought mine used. I think they got me for my money. Green light not turning on, brush roll not rolling. Followed everything in the video and still nothing

[@kid.turtle]

@@angelicanoa7222 I went to a vacuum store and u gotta make sure the belt is on when trying to vacuum. Is yours on?

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Video coming soon on this issue 👍🔔

[@KirbyEnthusiast]

Video coming soon on this issue 👍🔔