That’s the thing about Florida machines: the aluminum eventually turns gray, and it looks bad. My DS80 was in the same condition initially, but some polish I found at Walmart helped to lighten the gray, and it improved. I too ended up using sandpaper, and the shine came back. I’ve yet to achieve the shine you have though (mainly because I haven’t used a bench polisher or a sander.)
My mom’s 1984 Heritage II Turbo won’t turn on. When I press the Power button only the Orange light illuminates, it won’t turn on. On other videos of other Kirby models they show a safety switch on the front of the power head, and another one between the bag by the wheels and the power head. But I don’t see any Safety switches to check on this Heritage II. Could you possible think of what is wrong? I appreciate your help. I love this video.
I just brought a used Heritage I from person who got pass down from his Parent, and it was perfect , he said he only used few times. Everything work as it should but during the refurbish process, I realized he didn't used bag when he used it few times. I have see many TH-camr Refurbish on Kirby Heritage videos, but no one mention to replace the two bearings on the motor and Commutator Carbon Brush, what's your recommend? Should I replace the bearings &Commutator Carbon Brush? Thanks
I've seen two of these in thrift stores here in Colorado so far. Haven't picked up one yet because both of them were in *really* poor shape, beyond my financial ability to repair. Cracked mini-emtors, missing wheels, broken handle springs, missing outer bags, etc. If I ever find one that is somewhat complete and just requires some repairs, I'll snag it along with my G4 and Sentria 1. I'm also partial to the G series personally, so maybe that's partially why I haven't grabbed one too, not willing to spend the money on a unit I only kind of like.
@@VacLab They might be thinking of the Scott and Fetzer Sanitation System, the precursor to the Kirby branded sweepers that came after. Those had to have been pretty light in weight as those were somewhat primitive in retrospect. The brushroll wasn't even driven by the fan motor but instead by the push/pull motion of the machine. There wasn't an emptor either -- the bag was attached directly to the discharge.
@@aaronfargan5513 I think you should define "light". My Oreck 2800 weighs 9 lbs with the cord wrapped. My Royal Pro 9 Amp weighs 17 lbs with the cord wrapped. Definitely not "light".
That the one joe Pesci use in lethal weapon 2 from 1989 movie
That’s the thing about Florida machines: the aluminum eventually turns gray, and it looks bad. My DS80 was in the same condition initially, but some polish I found at Walmart helped to lighten the gray, and it improved. I too ended up using sandpaper, and the shine came back. I’ve yet to achieve the shine you have though (mainly because I haven’t used a bench polisher or a sander.)
My mom’s 1984 Heritage II Turbo won’t turn on. When I press the Power button only the Orange light illuminates, it won’t turn on. On other videos of other Kirby models they show a safety switch on the front of the power head, and another one between the bag by the wheels and the power head. But I don’t see any Safety switches to check on this Heritage II. Could you possible think of what is wrong? I appreciate your help. I love this video.
There's many reasons it might not turn on. Safety switches as well as worn out carbon brushes. Take it in for service.
I just brought a used Heritage I from person who got pass down from his Parent, and it was perfect , he said he only used few times. Everything work as it should but during the refurbish process, I realized he didn't used bag when he used it few times. I have see many TH-camr Refurbish on Kirby Heritage videos, but no one mention to replace the two bearings on the motor and Commutator Carbon Brush, what's your recommend? Should I replace the bearings &Commutator Carbon Brush? Thanks
I've seen two of these in thrift stores here in Colorado so far. Haven't picked up one yet because both of them were in *really* poor shape, beyond my financial ability to repair. Cracked mini-emtors, missing wheels, broken handle springs, missing outer bags, etc. If I ever find one that is somewhat complete and just requires some repairs, I'll snag it along with my G4 and Sentria 1. I'm also partial to the G series personally, so maybe that's partially why I haven't grabbed one too, not willing to spend the money on a unit I only kind of like.
Link Smith I have just bought a Legend II which I will be refurbishing on my dedicated Kirby owners channel. Check it out loads of Kirby content
I watched this while rebuilding my kirby classic 1-CR after re-greasing the bearings!
I just acquired an 86 Heritage ii, it has a smaller nozzle, I was told it is a rare version
If you plan to use it on medium or high pile carpet, push-ability will be worse.
@@VacLab oh, due to the single row brushes?
@@redwolfpiping5701 due to the higher airflow density. And it'll be more tipsy because the nozzle is more narrow.
@@VacLab I have noticed this one is very quiet, more so than my G3
@@redwolfpiping5701 yes, the Heritage series is quieter than the newer G series.
wish we were neighbors so you can fix my Kirbys too! Great job done!
Thanks!
I have a G6 I hand polished, put it next to the Avalir I machine polished, there's no comparison, looks like brand new, worth the expense.
Mine is also made in April of 88' as well
What about a sanitation system
Sanitation system?
@@VacLab They might be thinking of the Scott and Fetzer Sanitation System, the precursor to the Kirby branded sweepers that came after.
Those had to have been pretty light in weight as those were somewhat primitive in retrospect. The brushroll wasn't even driven by the fan motor but instead by the push/pull motion of the machine. There wasn't an emptor either -- the bag was attached directly to the discharge.
@@VacLab it's the first 1920 kirby
That's when they were heavy like hell
You do know that the Heritage is much lighter than the G series that replaced them, right?
@@VacLab omg I did not know that because I have sentria and its heavy😁
@@nikopondexter5600 the difference is about 5 lbs. Some of the G series machines weigh in at around 24 lbs.
The 5xx/Sanitronic series were quite light. Royals are very light too.
@@aaronfargan5513 I think you should define "light". My Oreck 2800 weighs 9 lbs with the cord wrapped. My Royal Pro 9 Amp weighs 17 lbs with the cord wrapped. Definitely not "light".