Why is my Kirby Shampooer not picking up water?

A: There are a few reasons this may be happening. The vacuum might not be set at the proper height. If the nozzle is too high off the floor, the brush will not reach the floor to clean it properly. Do not use your Kirby to get water off the floor or out of carpet.

How do you find out what Kirby vacuum I have?

Because the vacuum is somewhat heavy, carefully turn your Kirby vacuum upside down so that you can see the small information panel just above the rollers.
The model number will be listed near the top of the information panel.
Return the vacuum to its upright position.

How much is a Kirby vacuum worth?

A brand new Kirby vacuum will likely cost you between $800 to $1,200 depending on the model of the product. Visit www.kirby.com to find a Kirby representative in your area, who will guide you through the purchase of new Kirby vacuum.

What year was the Kirby Ultimate G made?

2002
Manufacturing Date: 2002 – 2003.

Why is my Kirby so hard to push?

The motor must be taken out of drive or you may experience difficulty pushing and pulling your Kirby when it’s turned off. Check the switch you used to put the vacuum in drive. If the side marked with a « D » is still pushed down, you must push the side marked with a « N » down instead.

Why is my Kirby vacuum not suctioning?

Check for Clogs The hole in the front is where all the suction happens, so make sure that there is nothing blocking it. Turn the fan in the hole by hand to make sure there is nothing stuck in it. Next you can check where the vacuum connects to the bag. Pop the bag off the fill tube and check inside of that.

Are all Kirby vacuum bags the same?

A: Yes. Kirby has a limited filtration system and it’s largely contigent on the quality of the disposable vacuum bags, especially if you have an older Kirby vacuum. If you have a Kirby G3, G4, G5, G6, Ultimate G, or a Sentria made before 2009 then they can all use the same size vacuum bag.

What is the latest Kirby model?

Kirby Sentria
About every 3 years Kirby comes out with a new model. The current Model, which came out in 2006 is the Kirby Sentria, prior to that was the Kirby Ultimate Diamond, then before that the new model was the Ultimate G, then the Gsix.

Will Kirby buy back my vacuum?

The Kirby Company does not repurchase machines from consumer end-users nor does it evaluate Kirby home care systems for resale purposes. You may want to reach out to your selling distributor to see if there is anything s/he can do to help. The Kirby company is a complete sham.

Can you sell a Kirby vacuum?

One of the selling points of Kirby vacuum cleaners is their high resale values due to solid construction and a great reputation for lifespan. When you’re ready to move on to a newer model, or just to sell your old vacuum cleaner, it’s surprisingly easy to do with a well-worded ad or online auction page.

Did Kirby vacuums go out of business?

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway sold Kirby after 35 years. The vacuum-cleaner company generated 5% of Berkshire’s profits at one point.