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exactly!

I think orecks do just fine on corners, but you can have your own opinion. I also think Dyson has some of the worst floor heads. Their bristles are rather short and soft. So they don’t have great agitation, which is extremely important when cleaning carpet.

I have no interest in listening to vacuum facts lectures. How is cleaning corners all about how vacuums work? I’m not understanding.

I don’t understand how “science” has anything to do with vacuuming corners.

Wow! Looks great! The sentria is definitely one of my favorite Kirby’s. Enjoy! -Jack

Sounds like every other oreck on the planet. I would guess it was made in 2010, any pictures?

Haha!

doesn't mean they invented it.

Beautiful machine! I don’t know much about these but but they do look very nice!

I know, It just doesn’t look like one.

I’m curious what everyone thinks is the worst out of these. I don’t think every vacuum on this list is bad, I just want to give people lots of options.

I vote Rexair, They were first, it’s a fact. Also has Dyson ever been sued because of their old slogan “the first vacuum without a bag”.

Well, I have no idea what I have! Can someone enlighten me?

You’re right, it’s definitely been re trimmed. It looks like a sanitronic 50.

Correct

I went to pick up what I thought was a Kirby sanitronic 50 but it turned out to be a 519! I brought it home and turned it on. It doesn’t sound terrible but the bearings could use some grease. If anyone could explain how to repack the bearings that would be great. I’m also heading to my vac shop...

All I’ve done to those older Kirby’s is clean them a bit. I’ve never actually disassembled one fully. To take the cover off to access the motor you need to unscrew the 3 flathead screws on each side of the cover. Then very gently try to pry of the plastic part of the switch, one that comes off...

I know the bearings wearing out is a common issue with these. I wish I knew of a way to fix it.

Thanks, I probably won’t grease the front bearing because I don’t feel comfortable drilling out the rivet.

Thanks, I realized these were ball bearings last night. I repacked them with Mobil lithium grease.