You are an absolute darling. The two of us are classed disabled and didn't know where to start with the Kirby making so much noise. Not only did you help us figure out what the noise was, but you have given a perfect step-by-step demonstration. We thank you with all our hearts xxx P.S, this did stop the noise!

Thank you for this! I have a G7D, and it’s almost exactly the same all these years later! My fan blade got destroyed by some unexpected refuse and needed to save some money. This absolutely helped! Thanks again.

Followed to a "T", worked perfectly! Yay! I got my Kirby back! Thanks Andy!

Andrew, just wanted to thank you for your video! Retired 71 yr old that needs to save every penny he can!

Thank you for the great video! I have a Sentria Gen5 and the fan shelled out! Scared the crap out of me...lol. I spent more time blowing out my Kirby with compressed air, and cleaning than I did in replacing parts. New fan cost me about $12 delivered to my door. In my case the fan disintegrated an damaged the sealing surfaces. I used a blade to get get off chunks and clean up the surface. Then used a wire brush to finish up the surface. Then I used rubbing alcohol to prep the surface for sealant. Great video! Thank you

Great video, very helpful to the mechanically inclined DIYer.

$13 rebuild kit, 20 minutes, now our 23-year-old Kirby sounds and sucks like new! It was so loud I couldn't stand using it anymore. Thanks a million!!

@AndrewDIY

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Just finished fixing my Kirby sentria thanks to your video. Thank you so much for posting!! 😁 You’re the real MVP. 😎🏆💪🏼

This DIY Kirby repair instructional is very clear and easy to understand. Thank U Tremendously!

Andrew, Thank you so much for the video. My 18 year old Kirby is running like a pup again. I followed your instructions plus a comment from a viewer and it turned out aces.

Watched your video. Fixed my Kirby. Thank you very much.

Well done, thank you. Right to the point making the repair as easy as possible.

That was great, I paid a bunch of money the last time to have mine repaired. Thank you.

Great video, extremely helpful, some seriously good tips. This video is 10 out of 10 for sure. Thank you.

Thank you for your detailed repair video. It's good to have my Kirby back up and running.

Thanks for the affirmation that the fan might be the cause of the noise. I was thinking I fried the motor or something in my Goodwill Store ~$29 G4 rescue that I mainly wanted for the hose and better looking front wheel shaft and section... which I still wonder if I did fry the motor since I recall running funky with some smell and not only the loud noise. I'll continue disassembling thanks to your video showing where the two front plate top screws are I guess I didn't think about looking for after I removed the top back covers. I'll also check the motor of the motor and shaft being straight still. Thanks for sharing! I'll make a video of the sound and reference this video where to detail.

Thank you Sir! You are a great instructor! Couldn’t have done it without you!

I agree, very helpful. Thank you so much! The other instructions I was trying to follow involved using a 9mm ratchet and I couldn't figure out where they were talking about. This worked!

Very helpful video. We have a G3. It certainly isn't as loud as it was before and has better suction now too, thank you!

G10D owner here. Sucked something up and it started making a squeal. Followed your instructions to get to the fan. Found year+ old Cheeto build up from my kids' snack mess last Christmas. It was 1/4" thick in places. Scraped it all out and reassembled. Sounds great and has like-new suction. FYI: Cheetos don't smell like Cheetos after a year in a vacuum.

This helped tremendously! My Kirby was making a really bad LOUD noise and I thought it was the motor. Turns out it was the fan. I replaced it and it was good as new.

Thanks for sharing repair video. It made new fan project quick and easy. 13,000 rpm fan blade makes kirby a top vac.

Straight forward and informative. A great video. Thank you!

Thanks for the video. I watched for one particular thing: how much to tighten the spindle after replacing the fan. On my first pass, I cranked down on it so hard the motor would barely spin. Your video set me right.

Thank you, had to replace mine, followed this, it made it easy, thanks again..

Thank you! Quick video, to the point and an excellent guide 👍👍

Very helpful, & right to the point. Thank you!

Very Thorough and helpful Video. Thank you

Thanks for your video it helped me take off my fan motor👍👍

Thank you Andrew it worked just like you said. Rich

Great video! Thanks.

This video was invaluable as I completed this repair. Thank you so much for posting!

@jordyharlem5481

2 жыл бұрын

instablaster...

Yes I watched the entire video! Lots of pauses and rewinds too. Couldn’t have fixed the vacuum without it.

looks easy enough. thanks!

Thank you I am about to order my fan so I can repair my G5.

very good thanks merry christmas

The fan "bolt" on my Kirby will not budge even now that I know the thread is a left hand. Tried WD 40; two vise grips; big hamer one side of the shaft small hamer to smack against oposide side of the shaft. nI'll watch this space fro the solutio !

@33brentw

4 жыл бұрын

If you take the 4 torx out that holds the handle in place, you can take a 3/8 open end wrench and put it on the shaft from the motor

@mikecoleman4795

4 жыл бұрын

33brentw Thank you so much for the tip. I did as you described and all is well.

@jimmellenberger8505

3 жыл бұрын

@@33brentw thanks for that tip, it might have to be done with my son's machine.

@giovacman1

3 жыл бұрын

@@33brentw 11/32

@mannysalacup5580

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!👍

Perfect!!!! Thank you.

Thank you awesome help👍

Great video. Would have been better if it mentioned the 9mm nut on the back of the motor shaft. Holding the fan while trying to undo the spindle wasn't enough to stop the shaft turning in he fan.

@charliehudgens7757

6 ай бұрын

How do you get to that 9mm nut?

Nice, my fan unit just lost a blade today. This should save me a few bucks doing it myself.

I hade a kirby and didn't know wat happened to it wouldn't sucks up the garage left it in the garage for two years last week i ckeand my garage so this video don't know how but just bought me a fan and it works like a champ know yhe Dyson is in the garage

Its sad they don't have metal fan blades anymore. Great video.

@kirkfrith

8 ай бұрын

the old metal fans were notorious for a blade snapping off, with a coin hitting it just right , the new polymer fans Lexan and Amadel) can take repeated hits from smaller objects and will last for years

Thanks for this, have you made a video on replacing the front bearing?

That impeller seems like the only thing that can break. But it probably should sonit doesn't hurt something more expensive. Thanks

Thank you for this. I still wasn't able to do it, one of the screws on the front is not coming off.

Very good

Very helpful

I do this for a living also. Better off using a electric screw drive. Plus most times the belt pulley and fan assembly do not come off that easy. So one must put a small wrench inside and lock the top of the armature to unscrew the belt pulley and fan.

@jimmytate7587

7 жыл бұрын

9n my g7 the qre 2 flats on the armature at the end of the commutator. you can just slip a small open end wrench on it and then use a small phillip or small allen wrench of the motor shaft at the front to loosed it...oh the shaft is reverse threaded

I have a g6 and I just had my Kirby professionally repaired a month ago and this was one of the things that they fixed and it has been running great. I just had my hose attachment on and have apparently sucked up something that has gotten stuck in it somewhere and it sounds as if it’s banging around. Mind you I have checked the bags compartment where metal/ hard things usually go but it is empty. Is it possible it is stuck in my new fan causing damage now.

Something stuck in the motor shaft (fan area) . I just had to take apart the whole floor system including the on /off belt knozzle . Which is harder than it looks. But it was a success and now, something’s jammed in the motor area and halfway out the air duct . 🤦‍♀️

Thanks!

@AndrewDIY

8 ай бұрын

Glad too and thanks for your support! I truly appreciate it!

Should I wait to use my Kirby again for the sealant to set?

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

A piece of my fan broke and went into the bag, my vacuum is making a loud noise. If I replace the fan will that solve the noise.

@AndrewDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, if a fan blade is broken, it's going to sound different and is usually a loud noise whistle or "whirring" sound.

Which model did you use for the demo? I notice it looks different then my G-4. Thank you as I was wondering how I would get the fan replaced as the local vac shop tend to charge a pretty penny for repairs.

My Kirby G4’s fan is kinda chipped on the end of the fins and also pet hair keeps getting trapped in it, do you think it needs to be replaced

Dude holy shit. A Kirby is basically a single sided turbo

@SylvesterTheSupernatural16

2 ай бұрын

All older bagged uprights are built like that. I took apart a 1990's Hoover Elite and the motor looked like a plastic turbo, too

Thank you. I got as far as taking the metal piston thing off but it keeps spinning even though I’m holding the fan. Any ideas please?

My classic 3 uses a cast iron fan blade i need to open it up though i plugged it into a faulty outlet in a house i cleaned and it sent the motor into ludicrous speed sparked and let out magic smoke. Still runs but runs slow rough and rattles now.

WOW, thank you so much for your perfectly clear and precise guide, i now feel i can DIY'it. 👩‍🔧 HOPEFULLY, this will do the trick for our squealing Kirby Sentria! Do you think a worn out fan would also cause belts to wear down prematurely? The only thing I've ever replaced on our hand-me-down 12+ year old kirby, has been belts and of course the bags. I probably need to replace the roller too, i bet. Embarrassing, but the center of the wood is so indented! (Although, the bristles were actually okay, err at least I think so with nothing to compare it to. Any other suggested maintenance/replacements? Sheesh, I'm surprised this old gal still works with the obvious neglect I'm admitting to here.🤦 Thanks again for any help you are willing to provide. God's blessings be yours, Mrs. A.I.R.

@AndrewDIY

4 жыл бұрын

It could be that the brush roll is not spinning freely, that will cause premature wear on your belts, also the squealing could be that as well. Or the fan shaft could be causing the belt to slip. So if you are replacing the fan it should come with the fan shaft. Good luck! Just take your time.

@TheVacuumWizard

4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewDIY my motor does not spin that nice and free how did you get yours to

Hi - I changed the fan per your video; I was concerned how much I was tightening it down so I didn't "batten" it down too much. Put it back together and powered it up. It seemed to run well for a (very) short time, and then almost instantaneously the motor "lugged." (I immediately turned it off). Took it apart again to get to the fan and it had loosened up considerably - which I took to mean I had not tightened it enough. Tightened it and it happened again. HELP!

@michellemartine8267

4 жыл бұрын

This is what happened to mine but it wasn't loose. Did you figure out why it wasn't turning on???

I have a model 3CB. How do you get the bagger bracket off to ge at the last screw

Hello, I have a Kirby G2. I am at the part where I put the pipe through the fan blade rotator. I am holding the fan, while the fan is still, the entire metal piece is moving but not getting loose. Any suggestions?

Thank I just bought a new fan to replace mine.

Great video thank you! About how long would you say a typical fan lasts? My Kirby is approximately 11 years old. Is 10-12 years pretty standard? I'm thrilled with how long this vacuum has gone without needing any repairs. TIA!!

Hey, I have a Kirby g6 vacuum and I followed you video exactly to replace the fan and when I tried to Unscrew the collar that holds down the fan it will turn but it will not unscrew. Let me know if you have any ideas as to what might be going on.

I've gotten everything off down to the rod. It won't loosen because the white gears in the back keep turning with the rod, I am holding the fan itself. Is there something else wrong other than the fan blades are broken?

I took mine apart, put back together, all seemed to go fine...but believe it or not...now it doesn't suck, it Blows ! ! What could I have done wrong ? I guess fan must now be turning wrong way. ! ? ?

Andy: when I try to take off the shaft by rotating clockwise the main shaft spins on the fan so I can’t get any pressure to spin off the removable portion. I have a Gen 3. Any suggestions?

@cliffterry1631

13 сағат бұрын

Read through all the comments. I saw advice about how to stop the shaft from spinning.

How do you get a stuck fan blade. I have it apart, but the blade is stuck

The unigasket on the front of my Kirby needs to be replaced. I noticed that you made this repair without one. Is that ok? Should I just remove my disintegrated gasket and keep vacuuming? thanks!

I've removed the retainer, but the fan still won't slide off of the shaft. Been trying for an hour now, but there's no good way to grip it or pry it off. 😢

can u use the vacuum after u Change the fan due to the silicone

Hi there can I put the kirby G4 fan on the AVALIR

hey brother the fan is super stuck in can't pull it off. I've tried prying it with 2 flat head screw driver, and later uses a wrench, but no dice. all it does is bend the plastic fan. Any tips?

@kemacat3764

7 жыл бұрын

1stNeoSpartan did you ever get it off? I've been trying for about 5 hours

@1stNeoSpartan

7 жыл бұрын

Kema Cat negative. had to take it to a Kirby repair place. Well I actually had my wife do it and act a little in despair so the guy working only charged her $50 upfront. The next day he said it was extremely hard to get out.

I am trying to fix mine. I have a g4 but none of the screws are t-20 (which is good) but I am having a hard time prying the front off. you make it look way too easy

The drive shaft was "bulging" which made it hard (damn near impossible) to remove the rubber gasket and spacer which go behind the fan Then the new end piece would not draw down because of the over size shaft.

Great video but I can't get the piece in front of the blade off it just keeps turning, I saw others mention having to hold a square bolt with a wrench but mine doesn't have that. I'm stuck

Hi, I have a Kirby Sentria and am trying to replace the fan, following your instructions. I cannot get the front piece off to expose the fan (I can see that it is indeed cracked). Any suggestions?

@LarryMarston

7 жыл бұрын

nancy wood Hello Nancy, I am a Kirby hobbyist. There should be a small slot on the right side of the fan housing on the back side that can accept a screwdriver or pry bar, use this slot to crack the housing apart. Keep in mind that you need to apply silicone afterwards.

@jimmytate7587

7 жыл бұрын

you have to slip a thin blade between the front cover and the body and gently twist it till it begins to open

how much should it cost to have kirby dealer replace fan

What problen did you have?

I did it but then the Kirby wouldn't even power up! Any ideas?

Hey thanks for the video! I'm trying to get a fan off a g4 but the spindle just keeps turning...and not unscrewing. As far as I can tell I'm doing everything right holding the fan still while turning the spindle clock wise. Have you got any suggestions? Ever heard of this before? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated Thanks Andrew

@66windar

4 жыл бұрын

im having the same problem with my g4.did you find out what to do?

@andrewcoyne2191

4 жыл бұрын

@@66windar hey yes....get a pair of bigger pliers (channel locks or vise grips) and hold on tight to the plastic part of the fan closest to the spindle and it should come off

@66windar

4 жыл бұрын

@@andrewcoyne2191 i got the fan off but used a wrench on shaft near the motor to stop from turning.I had to take more parts off to get at it but the shaft is actually notched there to accept a wrench.3/8 or10mm. while apart I cleaned with compressed air and fixed the neutral/drive switch.Gotta love tube for all the input!!!Thanks for getting me on the right track!

@kathycowley5097

Жыл бұрын

@@66windar What other parts did you take off? Still cannot get this darn thing off. Shaft turns freely and fan stays stationary, but the shaft piece will not come off.

@66windar

Жыл бұрын

@@kathycowley5097 I pretty much took the whole kirby apart to expose the whole motor.There is a spot to use a 3/8 wrench on the backside of the rotor.While holding on to spindle with a small pipe wrench you can now break the spindle free.

Wonderful video! Almost all I need to fix my vacuum but..... My fan spins freely on the shaft. That is my problem. The shaft is not free spinning- still connected to the motor and transmission and undamaged. But the issue is I can't use the fan to stabilize the shaft to unscrew the exposed part of the shaft. Any ideas from anyone??

@carolinesky-vv5vc

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem, so this video does not help in these situations. Did anyone give you any ideas that worked?

@rosieortiz3684

4 жыл бұрын

Sheryl Gambardella I have the same problem, did you find a solution?

Took my Kirby G-4 apart and bought a new fan for $11. Just got new fan and will put it back together tomorrow. Wish me luck! My Kirby started "screaming' hope new fan is all the problem.

@vanessajimenezgonzalez8126

6 жыл бұрын

Suzanne Bryant do you all think this will help my shampoo system. It's not blowing out a even coat of water ?

can't get the belt lever or the fan off. when I twist, everything else twists also

@kass9722

7 жыл бұрын

you should be able to stop the other side turning with your other hand, there is another "fan" behind the metal casing, in the motor area, put your finger on it & then turn the spindle. after the spindle is removed, if the fan is stuck, use some wd40 on the shaft.

@kemacat3764

7 жыл бұрын

Kas S I have tried that. I can't grip the back of the motor to hold it while I twist the front

@kass9722

7 жыл бұрын

you don't need to "grip" anything, it's not that tight, there should be a hole in the casing, at the bottom, put your finger in that hole, while you turn the fan you should feel the other "fan" at the back turning, stop it with your finger & unscrew spindle as described in the vid. unless you have one of the newer models, that might hve a different casing...

@sunnysacto

7 жыл бұрын

I had similar issue. a bit of oil in the two slots got it to brake open and screw off.

@mazamike

6 жыл бұрын

Kema Cat with the Kirby facing you reach back with your left hand and pinch the belt gear while turning the shaft clockwise. Should be easy.

dont forget, Silicon need 24 houers to dry!

100percent

3k for a vacuum and they make the fan plastic 🙄 looked online and the fan part is 50aud. Ugh.

not sure why i'm here.. i don't even own a kirby.

why did you take off the back cover?

@lawrencelamphier4026

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not him, but the reason you remove the back cover is because it has a tab that goes over the FRONT cover. You cannot remove the front cover without first removing the back cover.

Thanks so much so helpfull. 😁🫡