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Have both options . . . I have both options. For normal cleaning around the house, I prefer the cloth bag. IMHO, I think the cloth bag allows for more air flow. Besides that, I can shake out the bag after one or two cleanings and have a clean bag for the next use. I bought the N paper bags and...

Wow . . . I really like that yellow lamp. Congrats. It's a great vintage pop of color in any home.

Got rid of it. I had one of these models a few years back and got rid of it. This was a Hoover foray into making a cheap plastic vac.

Kirby dealers advertise? The advertising initiative by the Kirby dealer in Woburn, MA is interesting. I thought Kirby dealers were prevented by Corporate from advertising. Several years ago, my local Kirby dealer in suburban Pittsburgh designed a nice website to advertise their business and...

Before you shake down the bag, it's good to lower the rug nozzle all the way to the floor to minimize dust from "backtracking" into the air.

Thanks to all for the educational input. Through Kirby's first decade of its 2nd generation of machines, it's evident that engineering improvements worked hand-in-hand with cosmetic improvements. The introduction of the Classic 1CR was a revolutionary change. Moving forward from there, changes...

I enjoy learning from you'uns (Pittsburghese) . . . This has been an interesting discussion. There's much I know about Kirbys, but I learn a lot more from reading here. The Classic 1CR was the first Kirby I ever got and used in my home. I bought it brand new in 1972 from my local Kirby dealer...

OOPS . . . Pictures were double posted by accident. Stuff happens.

There are times when I want to de-stress by pulling out a vacuum and giving it some love. I bought this Hoover Convertible U4497-900 oh maybe a couple of years ago off of Ebay at what I thought was a decent price for a vac in decent condition. When it came, I looked it over and ran it. Indeed...

Blackheart, I hadn't considered using a hammer but, truth told, I've taken that approach to rectify other problems--and--if a hammer can fix the camera during the moon walk, then it's certainly worth a try. Joe

Thanks for the helpful suggestions. It looks like I'll have to be prepared to take things apart and try to see what I can do. No can do this week. Will get at it next week. Joe

I have two vintage Kirbys that have the same problem. One is my Legend II, and the other is a Tradition. Both run and clean well. The problem is that the toe-touch lever slips from the upper position downward three or more clicks when I press it with my foot. I have more success when I place my...

More Thanks, Alex . . . . . . for the information to go to the 2013 archives to read up on the Electrolux. I found it to be an interesting read. My grandmother had a model XXX after her Westinghouse canister was ready for retirement. Her model XXX was a very good machine.

Kirby Legend II Although I admire and use my Kirby Avalir (and other G models), I have a fondness for my Kirby Legend II. I really like the Heritage II style of the Kirby, and I think the Legend II's color is a winner. For these reasons, I do like to keep my Legend II in good shape, and I use...

Earlier this year, I bought a NIB Avalir from my local Kirby dealer, and I like how it looks and how it performs. But, in my Kirby collection, I also have a G6 in excellent condition, and I like it. I use it quite a bit, and I like its coloration just the way it is. I think it's one of the...

Shipping Note . . . Try taking it to your local Fed Ex location. I was told by our local Fed Ex clerk that if you bring something in to ship, they can box it up for you. Try taking your machine there and see what they can do for you. Of course, you may have to pay a bit extra, but at least they...

My Spin Scrub . . . Back in 2006, I bought a Hoover Spin Scrub All-Terrain carpet cleaner with Auto Rinse(F7452-900). Forward stroke spritzed shampoo and scrubbed, and the backward stroke rinsed and sucked up the water. I thought it was the best that Hoover had at the time, and it is still a...

Edgar, I'm with you. Among my various Kirbys, I'm drawn to my G5 and G6. Aside from their power and tech drive, their respective colors call out to me. The rich burgandy color of the G5 makes that model one of the more stylish in the lineup, and the elegant black and yellow trim of the G6, to...

I follow your reasoning . . . . . . but my wife and I are opposite in one respect--I like to make room for new stuff, and she likes to hold on to old stuff. I do like the Kirbys because they are metal for the greater part, and their substantial construction, cleaning ability, and reliability...

Dan, Thanks for the compliment. I've owned a number of Hoover vacs over the years, but I've never worked for Hoover. I have a number of Kirbys in my collection. I bought my first Kirby in 1972, but before that, even as a kid, I had a fascination with Hoover vacuums--how they looked, how they...