Do you own a Kirby vaccuum cleaner? i love all the attachements. What do you love about yours?

Question

Do you own a Kirby vaccuum cleaner? i love all the attachements. What do you love about yours?

Answer 1

Arent those things like 1800??

Answer 2

I purchased my Kirby in 1992.  It is a Generation 3.  I paid about 1500.00 for it.  I do not regret it.

I enjoy the power and the drive feature.  It runs like a car with a transmission.  I have two knee replacements and a back fusion.  It is impossible for me to use a vacuum that does not have the power and drive to move itself.  I recently tried a couple in a store of a different brand and I was shocked out how hard it was to push it.  No wonder people are so tired after they vacuum.  What a work out.  

I never use the attachments.  It is an exceptionally heavy machine to manipulate so I purchased a Sanitaire for my hardwood floors and baseboards.  It it lightweight enough when I have to lift it.  It is great for vacuuming the couch and all the furniture.  I do not dust.   I use to use Kirby to dry clean my carpets.  Now I have wool carpets,  wet cleaning is recommended.  

Last year I sent my Kirby in because the bag, roller brush, and cord needed replacement.  If you are the original owner Kirby offers a complete rebuild for 265.00.  I decided it was time.  Locally they would charge me 265.00 for the repairs alone.  I was absolutely delighted when it was returned.  It looked brand new.  I couldn't believe it.  They even polished the chrome.  Even though the shipping ran me about 60.00 it was soooooo worth it.  Local Kirby stores said they offer that rebuild as well, but I found out from a friend that hers did not look at all like mine when she returned.  The chrome was not polished and rubber parts were not replaced.  I think they just made sure it ran and cleaned it with a cleaner.  Ohio does an amazing job.  I was lost without it when I sent it in.  It took over two weeks to get it back.  I spoke with the service dept. and I believe they said they would rebuild any Kirby for around 300.00 to 350.00.  So I bought a used Generation 3 and plan on sending it in for the same rebuild.  This will allow me never to be without one.

When I am done for the day,  my Kirby has a vacuum cover that looks like a butler.  We named him Alfred.  Alfred and Kirby stand proudly in any room giving it class and elegance.

I love my Kirby.

Answer 3

Yes, I do. I love the fact that I have had it for 16 yrs with no repairs or re-builds...

Answer 4

I have  a Kirby and LOVE it with all the att. The only thing is here the bags are costly, I have the scrubber, carpet att and all . You know they can last a life time with good care. Have fun cleaning  I do...