How to Replace a belt on a Kirby vacuum cleaner

Once in awhile, however, you will run into the issue of having to replace the belt on a Kirby or any other type of vacuum cleaner. Even the most experienced repairmen will admit that replacing the belt on the Kirby is one of the most difficult repairs they face. However this how to video will show you how to do make this vacuum belt repair yourself. Go through the step by step process of dismantling the powerhead and swapping out the belts on the roller brush.

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Web site is a life saver!!! Thanks a million I wanted to dismantle and trash my kirby - I couldnt figure out how to get the belt on!! You guys are the best! Thanks a million for great how to directions!

this video saved me hours of frustration!! Thanks!!

bought a kirby from ebay found the brush spinding free did not get instru. with it did not know about the green light you video show me how to fix it THANKS

My Kirby is a #5, not the Generation; however, all the step-by-step instructions worked perfectly for the 5 too. My belt is changed and the beater brushes are spinning furiously. Thanks!!!

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