I've got a gen 3 that I've had for close to 17 years. Anything I need to keep an eye on?
I just replaced the fan (it shattered when I picked up a quarter and a screw when cleaning out my truck because my sister had my shop vac), brush roller, and belt (changed every 3 to 4 months if it needs it or not).
I looked at the motor brushes and armature while tearing it all down and the looked to be wearing evenly and had quite a bit of meat left on them. The transmission belts were still tight and not showing signs of fatigue or age.
It's been the best vacuum I've ever owned. I picked it up at a pawn shop for next to nothing because sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldnt. Found the power port where the cord plugs in was cracked, and I replaced the switch assembly...after taking the whole damn vacuum apart.
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What are your thoughts on Kirby vacuum cleaners?
I've got a gen 3 that I've had for close to 17 years. Anything I need to keep an eye on?
I just replaced the fan (it shattered when I picked up a quarter and a screw when cleaning out my truck because my sister had my shop vac), brush roller, and belt (changed every 3 to 4 months if it needs it or not).
I looked at the motor brushes and armature while tearing it all down and the looked to be wearing evenly and had quite a bit of meat left on them. The transmission belts were still tight and not showing signs of fatigue or age.
It's been the best vacuum I've ever owned. I picked it up at a pawn shop for next to nothing because sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldnt. Found the power port where the cord plugs in was cracked, and I replaced the switch assembly...after taking the whole damn vacuum apart.
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