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    freeindede Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 28, 2013, 10:09 AM
    Kirby Sentria Vacuum won't work
    My mom spent 2K on a Kirby Sentria vacuum a few years ago. (sigh... )

    We haven't used it in a while--it had a broken belt.

    I just finally figured out how to put a new belt on (thanks YouTube!) and I plugged it in and tried to turn it on. Still won't work. Doesn't even recognize that it's got power. Just does nothing.

    I can't afford the vacuum cleaner hospital. What should I look at next??

    Thanks!
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    drtom4444 Posts: 3,282, Reputation: 145
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    Nov 29, 2013, 12:31 AM
    Look for an overload. Likely it has tripped. Follow wire in until you find it. Then reset it.
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    freeindede Posts: 14, Reputation: 1
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    Nov 29, 2013, 10:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by drtom4444 View Post
    Look for an overload. Likely it has tripped. Follow wire in until you find it. Then reset it.
    Thanks, but I thought of that--so I plugged it in to the same power strip that the TV is plugged into (and the TV was on/stayed on). Still nothing?
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    Nov 29, 2013, 10:37 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by freeindede View Post
    Thanks, but I thought of that--so I plugged it in to the same power strip that the TV is plugged into (and the TV was on/stayed on). Still nothing?
    Check the cord connection and make sure power is to the vac. Consumers Report has a number of inexpensive good rated vacs. One of them, a Hoover was less than $100. Try to sell the Kirby on Craigslist. (Sigh for sure)
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