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Post# 52162 , Reply# 5   9/22/2008 at 22:31 (5,665 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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I would agree, people commenting on the Dyson are doing exactly what the company wants them to do. They use the vacuum, see the dirt in the clear container and are WOWED.. As many of you know, I work for a credit union that is located inside a Walmart. Walmart carries the Dyson, Eureka, Hoover, Dirt Devil, Bissel and a GE. Very rarely do I see anyone purchase the Dyson and when they do, I watch...within two or three days it is back at the return counter. Repairs for the Dyson are very expensive, they don't clean pet hair well at all and clog very easily. This comes from a man who runs a vac shop here in town. He has sold many new good quality machines rather than do the repair work on the Dyson. I was very surprised at the last consumer reports testing of the Kirby. They actually had it in their top ten and were not over critical of the machine. What they are critical about, and rightfully so, is the door to door sales tactics and the variance in the price of the machine. However, they did note that Kirby is the most reliable machine with the fewest repairs. One of the best ratings I have seen for the Kirby product from Consumers Reports. The Oreck was also rated very well and I would have to agree. My partner purchased one for me for my Birthday, pictured in the cleaning contest. That machine cleans extremely well, handles well, easily repairable and very durable. My only complaint with the machine is the price. It filters well, does exactly what the claim it will do, straight from carpet to hardwood and is great at lifting the knapp of the carpet. As far as the Buster B canister, for what I use the machine and the way I use the machine, it is perfect. They could come up with a better bag but other than that I have no complaints. Morgan |
Post# 52165 , Reply# 6   9/22/2008 at 22:44 (5,665 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK)   |   | |
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Dad bought mom a Dyson for Christmas a couple of years ago cuz it's what she wanted... they had a Kirby Heritage they bought BRAND NEW from an in-home sales demo back in 81. Last week, dad asked me if I had another Kirby they can have to use. He HATES the Dyson. Especially the attachment feature. He says he has never messed with anything so akward and it frustrates him. So I have a nice Heritage II I am going to part with for them. The Dyson has already had to be disassembled twice to clear clogs and clean it out. They check the filters regularly and keep them clean, but I guess when it comes down to it, a Kirby is just an all-around "man's machine". Rugged, sturdy, simple in design..mom loves her Dyson though - mainly just cuz it's bagless - BLAH! Give me ANY model of a Kirby ANY DAY.. especially a Classic.. talk about a masculine sounding beast!
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