Kirby manufactures high-performance home cleaning systems, best known for the legendary Avalir upright vacuum, handcrafted in the USA for durability and versatility.
For over a century, The Kirby Company has set the standard for reliability and performance in home cleaning. Famous for its direct-to-consumer distribution and American manufacturing, Kirby produces deep-cleaning systems designed to last a lifetime.
The company's flagship product, the Kirby Avalir, is a versatile upright vacuum that transforms into a complete home care system with attachments for shampooing carpets, polishing hard floors, and cleaning delicate surfaces. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Kirby continues to support millions of owners worldwide with genuine parts, lifetime rebuild programs, and dedicated customer service.
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To install a new bag, unzip the outer permanent bag, pull out the top adaptor, and remove the used bag. Secure the cardboard faceplate of the new disposable filter bag against the top adaptor, ensure the support strap is connected, and then close the outer bag zipper.
The brush roll may not spin if the belt is not engaged, is slipping, or is broken. Use the Belt Lifter handle on the Power Nozzle to engage the belt by turning it until the green arrows align. If the belt is broken, follow the manual instructions to replace it.
Use the Toe-Touch Control pedals located on the side of the unit. Press the lower pedal to raise the nozzle or the upper pedals to lower it until the brush roll makes proper contact with the floor surface.
Genuine Kirby bags, belts, and cleaning solutions can be purchased directly from the official Kirby website or through authorized distributors.