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Kirby Sentria brush roll not spinning! HELP!

The green light is off and the brush roll does not spin but it turns on and BARELY picks up anything from the floor as far as suction goes. I've replaced the belt according to instructional videos and put it back together step by step.... so why is it STILL NOT working? Please someone help me out, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

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  • Posted on Oct 12, 2012
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 25, 2011

SOURCE: My Kirby is not engaging

The belt is not on the motor shaft. Remove the head from the motor unit. With the belt centered on the brushroll, turn the belt lifter a full 3/4 turn counterclockwise to stretch the belt up onto the belt lifter finger. ( Look through the back to be sure the belt is streched into a loop over the finger.) Plce the head back on the motor unit and latch it in place, then turn the belt lifter fully clockwise to drop the belt onto the motor shaft. Be sure the brushroll is correctly installed in the head. Setting # 1 should face the floor.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 03, 2007

SOURCE: DIrtDevil Ultra Handheld - No Suction & Brush not moving

take everything back out and make sure everything looks fine, then carefully put it back in do not force anything or it will bind up.

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Marci Marple

  • 357 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 27, 2007

SOURCE: my kirby has no suction

Even if you have a new belt, do everything this guide tells you to do. The seller may have the power nozzle assembled improperly. If the brushroll is in wrong or the base plate is not on correctly, it may cause these symptoms.

http://reviews.ebay.com/CHANGING-THE-BELT-ON-A-KIRBY-G3-G4-G5-GSIX-ULTIMATE-G_W0QQugidZ10000000003720039

Hope this helps,
Marci

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 11, 2008

SOURCE: Kirby belt attachment

Try this link, Its all about how to fix your problem.

http://www.greatvacs.com/Kirby%20Brushroll.shtml

Anonymous

  • 1 Answer
  • Posted on Jul 03, 2010

SOURCE: no suction power ,brush wont spin on carpet power nozzle. When it

You need to replace the belt that turns the brush.

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