How to Replace a Kirby Vacuum Hose End
Is your Kirby tool hose not attaching properly to the vacuum body? It may be due to a broken or worn out Hose End. Today we show you how to easily replace that old end piece.
Important Safety Tips
- Always make sure your machine is unplugged and the power button is turned off, before servicing your vacuum.
- Always make sure your hands are dry and free from moisture before servicing your machine.
- Be sure to wear gloves when servicing your machine to prevent any cuts or scrapes.
- If you are uncomfortable working on your vacuum, please don’t hesitate to contact us at service@greatvacs.com and we can help you through the process or you can send it into us to fix it for you.
Tools
- Needle nose pliers
Instructions
The first thing you will want to do is inspect your hose end. Check the long tab that engages the safety switch, the two hooks, and the three slots inside. If any of those are damaged, you will need to replace your hose end.
To remove the old hose end take your needle nose pliers and grab the rubber lip on the inside.
Then twist to the side. This will create a gap.
Now, push the needle nose pliers further into the gap and twist more, until the rubber lip folds in on itself.
At this point you can take your other hand and press up on the hose end while you press the other direction with the pliers and they should come apart.
To get the new hose end on you will do the same thing. Take your needle nose pliers and twist the rubber part.
Hold the rubber piece with your hand and slide the new hose end over it.
Once it’s on you’ll notice that the rubber piece is still bent.
Simple take your finger and press it back out! You’re done!
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