Thread Number: 17880
I need a new vacuum cleaner |
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Post# 194434 , Reply# 1   8/12/2012 at 14:14 (4,246 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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The Royal is actually lighter than your Heritage II. If you get a Royal, be sure it uses a brush roll with brush stiffeners. They are Royal's "Cushion of Air" technology and help propel the vacuum. They are therefore more nimble and maneuverable than a Heritage II. You might consider getting a used one. The new ones are now made in China. I've not owned one of the Chinese models, but I've heard others say they have quality control problems. |
Post# 194436 , Reply# 2   8/12/2012 at 14:27 (4,246 days old) by heritageIIhd ()   |   | |
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Ugh, made in China. Perhaps I would be better off with a Kenmore at that rate. Any suggestions of your personal favorites? Or should I roll the dice with an Ebay Heritage II? |
Post# 194441 , Reply# 3   8/12/2012 at 15:33 (4,246 days old) by Ipreferkirby ()   |   | |
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Would you consider other Kirby models. such as the G series which you can get at Good vac for $275. |
Post# 194444 , Reply# 4   8/12/2012 at 15:43 (4,246 days old) by heritageIIhd ()   |   | |
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I would certainly consider other Kirbys, what is the difference? We've only ever owned the Heritage II. |
Post# 194445 , Reply# 5   8/12/2012 at 15:50 (4,246 days old) by Ipreferkirby ()   |   | |
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Have a diffrent fan materials, filtration and motor. Also you get techdrive which is very nice feature. |
Post# 194461 , Reply# 6   8/12/2012 at 17:12 (4,246 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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The main feature in the G Series is the Tech-Drive, which is Kirby's self-propelled system. It allows the user to use the vacuum with a very light touch. Another great feature on the G Series is the wider variety of brush rolls from which to choose. On the Legend II, the only real choice is the standard brush roll. But on the G Series, you can also choose a brush roll with stiffer bristles, which sets up more positive agitation of the carpet. I think that brush roll was introduced on the Diamond G. In addition, Kirby has a specially designed brush roll for pet owners. The spacing of the bristles is wider apart and therefore doesn't allow pet hair to get as easily entangled in the brush roll. I have one on my Diamond G and I really like it. Of course, the HEPA filtration bags are available for the G Series too. Kirby also redesigned the bag docking system sometime during the Sentria production run. The new system has tabs which latch onto a couple of lugs on the the bag adapter, thus creating a positive locking system (as opposed to the old friction fit bags). I upgraded my Sentria to the new style and really like it too. The bags are much easier and quicker to get on and off. Plus, I think they are more secure too. With the old friction fit style, I sometimes didn't get the bag onto the adapter very well and the bag would blow off. |
Post# 194467 , Reply# 7   8/12/2012 at 17:49 (4,246 days old) by mieles7 (TX)   |   | |
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Even if your Royal does have problems, they are easy to repair. I found mine on ebay for $40. You could also look at the Sanitaire or Riccar Supralite/Simplicity Freedom. I hear great things about their deep cleaning abilities. If you are willing to try a canister, the Royal Powertank vacuums are considered to be one of the best models around.
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Post# 194491 , Reply# 9   8/12/2012 at 21:20 (4,246 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 194494 , Reply# 10   8/12/2012 at 21:54 (4,246 days old) by skippy (New York, NY)   |   | |
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I completely agree about the NEW Royals. I had one, and loved the look of it and the power, but it was so loud that I couldn't stand to use it. It was like having an airplane in the living room! |
Post# 194499 , Reply# 11   8/12/2012 at 22:27 (4,246 days old) by DURANGO159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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How about one of the Hoover Decade Commercial vacs from Sam's Club. I think they run $139. Here's the link.
Best vacuum on Youtube highly recommends the Royal Everlast series. They have several videos of it in demonstration. It sounds pretty quiet in the video as you can still him talk while running it. If you're thinking canister the Panasonic MC-CG902 is a good one. Reliable, easy to operate design with full size attachments. vcdiscounter.com usually has great prices and free shipping on many of their new vacuums. CLICK HERE TO GO TO DURANGO159's LINK |
Post# 194563 , Reply# 13   8/13/2012 at 08:43 (4,246 days old) by ge1969 (Jefferson, GA)   |   | |
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Hey Heritage2, I have a Generation 3 Kirby with no tools that will be for sale as soon as a couple of new parts it needs come in. I'm going to ask $100.00 plus shipping. Let me know if you're interested. |