Kirby Vacuum Cleaners

Repair and Maintenance info for your Kirby Vacuum

Kirby basically has 2 styles of vacuum specific to vacuum cleaner belt installation. The old style (Heritage, Tradition, Classic, etc.) and the more current style (Generation, Ultimate G). Both vacuum cleaner series use the same size Kirby Vacuum Belt.

Kirby Vacuum Repair Guides:

Kirby Vacuum FAQ - Troubleshooting and general Kirby vacuum questions

Kirby Vacuum Belt - Older Kirby vacuum cleaners (Heritage, Legacy, etc.)

Kirby Generation Vacuum Belt - Kirby Generation 3 thru 6 and the newer Ultimate series vacuum.

Kirby Vacuum Tip:

Regardless of which of the Kirby vacuum cleaners you own, use a different vacuum with a hose and a crevice tool to clean out the inside of the cloth bag. Especially if it's a dump out bag. They get so caked up with dust and dirt, they tend get kind of gross if you don't clean them out. You'll also notice a smaller cloud of dust appearing around the vacuum when you start it up (again, referring to the older, dump out bag style).

Quick Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Review

General Info: One the most popular names in vacuums. Can only be purchased from authorized Kirby dealer. Additional attachments can be purchased (carpet shampoo, polisher,etc.). Heavy Duty. There's only one current model. Current model is equipped with self-propelled transmission.

Pros: Excellent carpet cleaning vacuum. Very reliable. Will probably outlast any other vacuum cleaner on the market right now. With the exception of the fan, this is a very hard vacuum to damage through normal use.

Cons: Very heavy, tools are not that easy to attach. Tough to get into tight spots. I wouldn't recommend trying to do any repairs other than changing a belt, bag, or roller. Expensive.

Comments: Kirby vacuum cleaners, while expensive have maintained there reputation as a reliable and long lasting vacuum cleaner. I don't think any of the older vacuum cleaner manufacturers can make a case against this statement.