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Thread Number: 35751
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
Kirby Avalir VS Kirby Sentria II Questions |
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| Post# 383739 , Reply# 1 1/7/2018 at 10:22 (2,293 days old) by sptyks (Skowhegan, Maine) | ||
 HonestJoe68,
There is no difference in performance between the Avalir and Sentria II. The only advantage of owning an Avalir is that it has a far superior carpet shampoo system that also scrubs hard floors. You can purchase the Avalir shampoo system separately and it will work just fine on the Sentria II but the colors wont match.
Keep your eyes on ebay for used Sentria's in excellent condition.
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| Post# 383885 , Reply# 3 1/8/2018 at 19:32 (2,292 days old) by jscarlato (Clairton, PA) | ||
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For a Sentria 2 . . . Take a look at greatvacs.com | ||
| Post# 383928 , Reply# 5 1/9/2018 at 10:18 (2,291 days old) by thunderhexed (Edmond, OK) | ||
Greatvacs
I purchased a refurbished G4 from Greatvacs a few years ago and was thoroughly pleased with the Vacuum and the attachments. I knew going in the attachments were aftermarket (some pics show factory tools and others aftermarket). The hose was a bit longer on the aftermarket which was nice but coming from a collector standpoint, I understand the want/need for original tools. I would do business with Greatvacs again. The Kirby itself showed up looking showroom new and is still in use to this day as it was a housewarming gift for my brother. The front floor nozzle did arrive with a hairline crack in it that I noticed a few days after receiving(probably happened during the refurb/polish process) - I emailed Greatvacs, they promptly mailed me another refurbished/polished floor nozzle free of charge, no questions asked, and just told me to dump the cracked one. I'd def buy again from them. I don't think you can beat the price for the warranty/guarantee they offer plus the peace of mind in knowing that its been completely refurbed and cleaned and not showing up directly from someone elses home where it's been put through who knows what - not with the bed bug problem in this day and age!
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| Post# 385241 , Reply# 6 2/2/2018 at 14:38 (2,267 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell ) | ||
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| Post# 429371 , Reply# 9 8/1/2020 at 13:20 (1,356 days old) by kirbyvacuum (Long Island New York) | ||
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GREAT Vacuums I have Bought aG3 and a Sentera2 from them they did a wonderful job on both.They ran very well and had a wonderful shine. I would buy from them again if i had to Good Luck Stay Doug The Kirby man | ||
| Post# 429379 , Reply# 10 8/1/2020 at 17:40 (1,356 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I've had a gray and orange first generation Sentria for about three years that's in like new condition with all of its original toys. I got it off of eBay for about $130, including shipping. It's the newest, most expensive vacuum I own but still an absolute bargain compared with a new Avalir. Many people want to complain that Kirby has become stagnant and its machines are outdated but perhaps the counter-argument would be that they've perfected that particular design to the point that there's little else to be done without compromising it.
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| Post# 429381 , Reply# 11 8/1/2020 at 20:58 (1,356 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
Same
The sentria,sentria 2, avalir and avalir 2 are the same vacuum. Different color trims, different handles, different belt lifters, and that's it.
I have a sentria with an avalir nozzle. There is no real difference. The Avalir shampoo kit is much better. I have the shampoo kit from the Avalir. They work on the sentrias. I'd sure love an avalir 2 as the color scheme is my favorite since the tradition.id also like a 100 year anniversary avalir it's got a nice design. I'm not getting either. I'd pay $175 for an avalir 2 but that's going to take a few years. I could spray paint mine silver and blue. I don't see the point getting the same vacuum I have with different trim. I have had 4 sentrias. I got one for free from a family friend, $65 for one, $55 for the other. I'm going to sell them with everything and atleast double my money. Les | ||
| Post# 429410 , Reply# 12 8/2/2020 at 13:50 (1,355 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah) | ||
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Differences
The Avalir has a higher rpm motor making it more effectient. The transmission works in reverse it was implimented on the sentria 2. The bags are different material.
The Avalir will be a little lighter and it's suppose to have higher CFMs and if it does it would be minimal. The CFMs might be the same. I'm not sure because I've never tested an avalir. I stand corrected there's differences but I myself can't see paying a couple hundred dollars for a slightly upgraded machine. Its a tech drive Kirby so you know it's going to be a beast. Thanks Les | ||
| Post# 429431 , Reply# 13 8/3/2020 at 05:49 (1,355 days old) by Kirbyg6 (York) | ||
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| Post# 429435 , Reply# 14 8/3/2020 at 09:27 (1,354 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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The problem is that by sticking with and perfecting their design over the course of a century or more, Kirby has boxed themselves in. Any radical departure from the status quo and the machine loses its unique Kirby-ness. What can they do? Make it out of plastic? Make it bagless with clog-prone filters like every other plasticrap vac out there? You can go down to Wally World and pick that up today (and keep having to pick it up year, after year, after year...) for less than $100 a pop. Kirby can't—and shouldn't—attempt to compete in that arena. The place with the most room for innovation in Kirbyland is in its outdated and unethical sales model, based on high pressure coercion at the dealer level and plausible deniability at the corporate level.
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