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Thread Number: 29412
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
So, I got a Kirby Avalir demo done... |
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| Post# 328549 , Reply# 1 7/3/2015 at 09:34 (3,219 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
The motor in the Heritage II can turn faster than the Avalir, and create more airflow, because the motor doesn't also have to drive the transmission in addition to the brush roller and fan. The cloth outer bag is also larger, allowing the bag to expand more (and breath better). The Heritage II brush roller has chevron shaped bristles pattern, as opposed to the straight brush pattern on Avalir. The Verve has an awesome brush roller, you can feel the 'beating' effect under your feet as you clean.
A few weeks ago, we had dual vacuum collector conventions at the world's only Vacuum Cleaner Museum in St. James, MO. At the second convention, a friend brought his brand new Avalir, and we put it through testing against many cleaners, including the Sentria II and the Maytag M1200. It's a very nice cleaner, but in no way different than the Sentria II, which I've been impressed with for a while now. | ||
| Post# 328552 , Reply# 2 7/3/2015 at 10:12 (3,219 days old) by Oreck_XL (Brooklyn, New York 11211) | ||
The Avalir was a disappointment to many forum members, myself included. Improvements that were supposed to come to fruition (such as an on/off switch in the handle, and the bag exhaust at the back of the unit) did not materialize. It does have an improved shampooer, but for the centennial of Kirby I really expected something more revolutionary. What I would really like to see Kirby do is offer 2 models - one with powerdrive (like the Avalir) and also offer a non powerdrive model based largely off the old 500 series without all the weight and bulk.
- Hershel | ||
| Post# 328565 , Reply# 3 7/3/2015 at 16:39 (3,218 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 328609 , Reply# 4 7/4/2015 at 20:59 (3,217 days old) by Jeschbac (Texas) | ||
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I can't imagine.... how a power switch on the handle or exhaust from the back of the Kirby could ever be considered an improvement! | ||
| Post# 328674 , Reply# 5 7/6/2015 at 13:22 (3,216 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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| Post# 328697 , Reply# 6 7/6/2015 at 17:07 (3,215 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
I went to see my grandma on Friday and I had a go with the avalir it sounded like the brush roll wasn't working. So I took the head off and the belt had snapped I was a bit disappointed about that. But we found a spare belt that came with it so we put it on and it sounds awesome again. So one improvement I can think off is making their belts stronger so that they last longer.
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Post# 328699 , Reply# 7 7/6/2015 at 17:34 (3,215 days old) by Vinvac  (Dubuque IA) |
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| Post# 328700 , Reply# 8 7/6/2015 at 17:36 (3,215 days old) by kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 328711 , Reply# 9 7/6/2015 at 19:58 (3,215 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York) | ||
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Love that Kirby April 2015 I got a deal on the Kirby Avalir I just had to buy it. Used a few times I got it for 500.00. Love the color combo.I now have the G3,4,5.6,and the Ultimate two speed love that one two. I just love Kirbys from the 500 series to this new one. Got to go my Kirbys are calling | ||
| Post# 328717 , Reply# 11 7/6/2015 at 20:36 (3,215 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 328764 , Reply# 12 7/7/2015 at 15:10 (3,214 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Not only are the salespeople apparently not emphasizing optimal height adjustment, Kirby itself is exacerbating the issue by changing their recommended method of adjustment. Instead of starting with the nozzle all the way up and gradually adjusting downward until the pitch of the motor changes, they now advise starting at the LOWEST setting and adjusting upward. Doing that will inevitably put more wear and tear on both the belt and brush roll, thus enhancing their revenue stream for those particular replacement parts.
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| Post# 328798 , Reply# 14 7/7/2015 at 21:53 (3,214 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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