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Thread Number: 33997
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby Conundrum - Decisions |
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| Post# 368617 , Reply# 1 3/18/2017 at 15:24 (2,589 days old) by gefilterflo (Newark, Ohio) | ||
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The Kenmore in question | ||
| Post# 368620 , Reply# 2 3/18/2017 at 15:34 (2,589 days old) by CharlesKirby66 (Manteca, CA) | ||
Keep the Kirby I have gotten more than a few units from Goodwill in varying states of decay. They have ALL been repaired and fostered to new homes where they have become the daily driver. That's the thing about Kirby, it was made to be fixed and repaired to last a lifetime. The Heritage II happens to be one of the most popular Kirbys made, especially of the 2nd generation models. I cannot see parts going out of production any time soon. I think if you have belts, bags, and light bulbs for regular consumables, you'll be fine. Eventually you may need to service the carbon brushes, commutator, and bearings, but that's easy enough if you are handy.
I'd keep the Kirby and thank your lucky stars to have gotten a world-class cleaner for $5! | ||
| Post# 368624 , Reply# 3 3/18/2017 at 15:53 (2,589 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Yeah, what CharlesKirby66 said...
That Kirby in the pictures doesn't look all that rough. If they were taken after your cleanup, you did a great job. Kirbys are really tough cleaners and their best feature, IMO, is they're designed to be serviced and repaired. Kirby sells their machines as long term investments and with proper care and maintenance, it could last you for decades. At $4.99, you absolutely stole it. If it were mine, especially if it were my only vacuum cleaner, I'd be looking on eBay for a hose and attachments.
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| Post# 368626 , Reply# 4 3/18/2017 at 16:09 (2,589 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada) | ||
Tony - I would save both the Kenmore & the Kirby. Both are fine machines, & after all you did have 2 vacuums when you had the Eureka. Never hurts to have a good spare waiting in the wings or to alternate between vacuums.
Having said that, if I had to get rid of one, I would let the Kenmore go. Why? Well, for one, even though both do a great job of cleaning carpets, the Kirby will definitely outperform it. Plus the Kirby's filtration can be upgraded by buying HEPA Cloth bags, with that Kenmore you would be stuck with plain paper bags. In addition, regardless of the shape you found the Kirby in, you seem to have fixed it up nice, & what REALLY matters is what shape the internal components are in. The Kirby is meant to be fixed & rebuilt, that's not possible with the Kenmore, once the motor fails there is no hope in repairing it. Unless the Kirby is making strange noises or acting funny, it's definitely going to last you a LONG time, & most likely you could have it the rest of your life. Just take good care of it, keep some spare parts on hand such as carbon brushes, & fix it as needed. Rob | ||
| Post# 368628 , Reply# 5 3/18/2017 at 16:26 (2,589 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York) | ||
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Kirbys Tony I LOVE all your Kirbys Save them ALL Doug | ||
| Post# 368735 , Reply# 9 3/19/2017 at 23:49 (2,588 days old) by ryan1994jeep (Georgia) | ||
I have both of those vacuums and from experience I would keep them both. The Kenmore could be used for quick pick ups without having to lug out the Kirby or keep the Kirby in canister mode if your planing on getting attachments.Also if your concerned about filtration you can use a Oreck hepa bag in the Kenmore since the bag collars are the same.
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| Post# 368767 , Reply# 10 3/20/2017 at 10:35 (2,587 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS) | ||
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