Recent content by ryanm

I agree about the tool set on the new Kirby's, the hose is very stiff, nothing like the hoses used with the Heritage II etc, and I liked the tool sets before the Generation series, they were much better and I liked that each tool had the Kirby name on it too. The current tool set is just cheap...

Thanks for the reply, the machine itself is in great shape and so are all the other parts. I will have to take some pictures and post them.

I have an AirWay New Century vacuum cleaner (sani clean model) that I purchased NEW back in the 1990's. The power nozzle is shot, and I have been given very expensive quotes to replace it. I am thinking of selling the unit now, maybe on ebay, I have original box, manuals, all parts and even...

If LG, do you know how good or reliable these machines would be?

Does anyone know who the manufacturer is of the Kenmore Elite model 81714 Canister Vacuum? Any information would be appreciated. Salesman at the store did not know the answer, and google does not show any information. Not sure if this is a Panasonic or some other brand. Kenmore Elite 81714...

I have an AIRWAY MARK IV tank only, no attachments. Motor runs fine, tank is white and gold. Small wheel for under support is broken. Electrolux ELECTRIC HOSE that fits OLDER model lux, this hose has never been used. Older Electrolux like model xxx but with BLUE top, tank only. I also...

I have some parts for a Rainbow D4. There is a large water pan and a normal size water pan, a dolly with wheels, a tool carrier, floor brush, several straight suction hoses, paint sprayer. If anyone is interested, please email me at [email protected]

The Aerus is much lighter than the Rainbow if you want a machine that is easy to carry and use. I have a Rainbow E2 which I bought new, it is in the back of my closet unused. We stopped using it because we found it to be very heavy and clumsy to use and move around or carry upstairs. I have...

Thanks again to everyone who responded, I think based on what I read here, I should fix the CXL and stick with it, especially because I like the suction and the tools, and even the Tristar dealer told me the new machine has about 10 percent less suction than the CXL. I would rather have the...

Thanks for all the information! Yes the person who quoted me the new Tristar price is an authorized dealer through Tristar, and I would be filling out the papers to register as an original buyer from Tristar, and yes the price quoted is better than any I have seen, and I probably would never be...

I have never seen or used a new model TRISTAR but have a chance to buy a new machine in box sight unseen, at a good price from a dealer out of my area. I have an older CXL which needs lots of repair as many parts are worn and costly, and I have also thought about buying another used CXL used in...

I did contact Kirby directly, they were not much help. They gave me the names of two dealers about 50 to 60 miles from me, that was the closest they had for my area. I called both, several times, neither dealership responded, I guess their sales may be good enough in their area that they don't...

I am wondering if anyone on this site in USA sells NEW KIRBY ? I am in mid NY State and have no dealer near me. I am not interested in a USED machine, only new from the factory. Email me at [email protected] if you are a salesperson who can help me get a new machine.

Here is my Royal with the original box it came in, I bought it new. Very powerful machine and great power nozzle.

Interesting that we now show 2 cases here where Kirby Rebuild had issues, and when customers tried to contact the company, they did not have great customer service, failing to return calls and make good on issues with their rebuilds. It doesn't say much for their customer service, and I would...