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Post# 253169 , Reply# 2 10/17/2013 at 15:59 (3,842 days old) by electrolux137  (Los Angeles) |
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| Post# 253176 , Reply# 4 10/17/2013 at 16:46 (3,842 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 253184 , Reply# 5 10/17/2013 at 19:02 (3,841 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO) | ||
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As we've known for a while, agitation > airflow > suction... And design matters a lot - hence why the old Air-Ways and Filter Queens are still so good, or why Royals have always been great carpet cleaners. | ||
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Post# 253187 , Reply# 6 10/17/2013 at 19:40 (3,841 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs) |
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What Fun! | ||
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Post# 253193 , Reply# 8 10/17/2013 at 22:25 (3,841 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Many thanks................
to Tom Gasko and Tania Voigt. Because of them, I became the only authorized Air-Way dealer in Charlotte, NC, (that I am aware of during a certain time frame)
My paternal grandmother had several Air-Ways in her 98 years. She had the Super Chief, a 66 and the last was a 88 II without the power nozzle but wired for it. She absolutely felt that a revolving brush would ruin her oriental rugs. I now have it with an upgraded 12 amp motor and Quiet Series telescoping power nozzle. After many conversations with Tom, (about 15 years ago, I think!), and learning about Air-Way, I upgraded the Mark II 88 with a Douglas power nozzle which is what Air-Way offered at the time. I was such a believer in the true cleaning ability of the Air-Way vacuum, the filtration being the BEST in the industry, the superior design of the tools and other features, that I became the Air-Way dealer for Charlotte. I sold many Centurion Signature Series, (the purple model), in Charlotte and the state of North Carolina. I also sold a fair amount of Saniway, (Century 2000), models as well. Times have changed. When former customers needs bags, I sold Air-Tech bags for several years. Now, I am completely out of the vacuum business and refer my customers to Air-Tec directly. I am glad to have been part of the Air-Way sales force. I am the fortunate owner of pristine models of the Green Goddess, Chief, Super Chief and DirtMaster. All work beautifully and many of you have seen them at the last VCCC convention in Milwaukee. I acquired Stan Hagen's Green Goddess this month. I can go to the grave a happy man! Tania has been an invaluable source of information along with Billy Lipman, Duane Taylor, Mike Rogers and many others. Extra special thanks to Don Clark, who was the National Sales Manager and Regional Sales Manager for his expertise and support. Don was the person that introduced the power nozzle to Air-Way. Albeit somewhat late in the game due to Electrolux, Whirlpool and Lewyt. For those of you that have Air-Way vacuums, you own a piece of true vacuum history and don't EVER get rid of them. For those of you that don't..............pity. "Sanitation To The Nation...........Air-Way Vacuums". Charlie This post was last edited 10/17/2013 at 22:41 | ||
| Post# 253220 , Reply# 9 10/18/2013 at 10:58 (3,841 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Post# 253320 , Reply# 10 10/19/2013 at 20:59 (3,839 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Another.........
glamour shot of the, "old girls". The other competitors should have hung their heads in shame at the time! The Green Goddess arrives later this month this month.
The outer bag for the DirtMaster was replicated to the manufacturer's specifications for the vacuum. The outer bag for the Chief was enlarged to better fit the original Air-Way 14 layer paper bag that was nearly twice the size of the outer bag and the air flow is incredible. The Super Chief has the original outer bag. 
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| Post# 253338 , Reply# 11 10/20/2013 at 07:40 (3,839 days old) by pinkge (Indianapolis,Indiana) | ||
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Rob... Now you know why,I like my GE roll around (pinky).The sound of that GE motor and the air going through the wands and floor nozzle,does take one back to the days of well built machines.Having seen your Air-way 66 it is a work of art and beauty.And being your mom's makes it even better.Thanks for sharing. Michael | ||
| Post# 253339 , Reply# 12 10/20/2013 at 07:44 (3,839 days old) by pinkge (Indianapolis,Indiana) | ||
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Charlie... Thank you,for showing the girls.Would it have been wonderful if Airway produced the Dirt Master.We would have another wonderful and well made upright for our home cleaning and memories.Thank you,for bring them the the convention and sharing. Michael | ||
| Post# 253361 , Reply# 13 10/20/2013 at 13:06 (3,839 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Air-Way did produced two models of the DirtMasteR. First vacuum with two suction fans (Singer claimed to have invented it with their "S" series, but they did not). There were, in total, five motor-driven brush uprights, the Chief (backwards revolving brush roller), Super Chief (with Headlight and brush on/off switch), Zephyr, Chrome DirtMasteR, and black painted DirtMasteR. The Chief, Super Chief, and Zephyr are all twin motor models, the DirtMasteR models used a single motor with two belts, one to drive the double suction fans, and one to drive the beater brush. I have Stan Kann's Zephyr in the collection along with his DirtMasteR. The other ones pictured were mine. They are some of the most popular cleaners at the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. I have one of every model Air-Way ever made.
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Post# 253388 , Reply# 14 10/20/2013 at 18:39 (3,838 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Tom............ | ||
| Post# 253391 , Reply# 15 10/20/2013 at 22:11 (3,838 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
AirWay!
Those are some beautiful AirWays you guys have! The model 66 was the first AirWay I ever used, while we spent Christmas with my Aunt Mary & Uncle Red in Lisle, IL when I was 9 years old. My Dad had passed away in September of that year and they invited us, knowing it would be good for us to get away for a while. This was the same aunt & uncle who were introduced by another uncle while they were selling Electro-Hygiene in the late 40's, but by this time (1965) my aunt had an AirWay 66 and I got to use it several times while we were there. I also got to see an Electrolux G for the first time during that visit, as Uncle Red was selling Electrolux at the time and did the complete model G demo for us.
I'm happy to now have a 66 in my collection, along with a 55A and a 77. Here's a pic of my 55A, my most complete AirWay. Jeff 
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| Post# 253392 , Reply# 16 10/20/2013 at 22:22 (3,838 days old) by caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut) | ||
Hi Air-Way Charlie, and Tom Gasko.
I've been interested in the Dirt Master for years, but never saw one up close. Could one of you please post the instruction book, I'd love to read it.
Both of these went into storage, and the bags are beyond repair, could either of you tell me how to locate outer bags? I also need an Indicator cover if you have one to spare. Thanks, Alex Taber. 
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| Post# 253568 , Reply# 19 10/22/2013 at 21:38 (3,836 days old) by hygiene903 (Galion, OH) | ||
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Norm, | ||
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