🔩 Screw-Nozzle Lock - Kirby 1211 Review

thread was too small not to fit. I had to make it myself from another bolt with a metal gasket and washers. Work out exactly the same cost of about a dollar at a hardware store versus 6 at this one.

Works as described. Note, however, that the Kirby Nozzle Lock screw does not "screw in". This is not due to this product or the screw itself, but to the design of the nozzle plug. The nozzle locking screw must not be removed. In order for it to work or stay in place, you'll need to flatten its threaded end. I did this by simply placing the Kirby fan housing in place with the nozzle retainer, screw and spring. I kept the pressure up and hit it once with a hammer to flatten it. This keeps it…

The threads on my original screw began to break off until the "nozzle lock" came loose completely. Once this happens, the vacuum is broken because the "nozzle assembly" is loose and not tight against the sensor. But if you're rating this product, you probably already know that. It's pretty absurd that a vacuum cleaner as expensive as Kirby could be completely useless because of a simple screw. Well I ordered this screw to fix the problem and it didn't fit (although it was the correct…