Air-way vacuum cleaners

[s2_82]

Hey all,
Does anybody have any experience or own any of these "Centuri"
Uprights from Air-way?

Says that they use a 1300 watt Amatek motor, is this the same 2 stage motor that was included in Tacony Riccar 8955, Simplicity 7 series?

Anybody know what the build quality is like?

 

[panasonicvac]

These are made by ESSCO/Dust Care. They've been making these for other companies including Bernina, Prolux, etc. They're not actual Air-Way vacuums. And both of these use a single stage motor. Same one that the Cirrus CR79 uses as well. Between these two and the Cirrus, I personally prefer the Cirrus over the Air-Ways.

 

[tolivac]

When we wish that Royal would come back-I also wish the original Air-Way would come back-not as renamed existing vacuums.

 

[s2_82]

@panasonicvac and Tolivac thanks for the explanation. I really found it hard to believe how these were in any way asociated with the original,true Air-Way brand.. I guess anybody will use the same design and put their name on it nowadays..

 

[mjhoshaw]

It's rampant

It sickens me to see how many fabled old brand names have been resurrected and put on today's products, many of which are junk and would be a huge embarrassment to the legacy companies.


 


Joel

 

[kirbylux77]

Very true guys. But think of it this way....at least the Air Way name is on a decent quality upright. Would you rather see the name on some cheap bagless Shark-type vacuum from China?

Rob

 

[KirbyCollector01]

Kirbylux77

I have to agree with you on that.
These may not be true Air-Way machines. But as you said, at least the name is on a good vacuum. I’m honestly not mad about these machines being branded Air-Way.

It really would've been a disgrace if the name were on a cheap disposable Chinese machine. I would’ve hated that.

If I had the need for one, I wouldn’t mind buying one of these Air-Ways. I’ve used these types of machines before, and wasn’t disappointed.

 

[dysonman1]

I sell them. The Commercial model holds up very well in constant use situations. I like their build quality; they really are powerful and well made.

 

[dysonman1]

So excited about the new Air-Way canister.

 

[kirbylux77]

Air-Way canister?!?!

Oh brother! Now that's NOT a quality vacuum! Chinese made junk. Found easily on Alibaba. Godfrey's in Australia has that same canister sold as a Wertheim.

No way would I even consider that! Especially since a Miele C1 powerhead canister would sell for only slightly more.

Rob

 

[tolivac]

Whats so exciting about another plastic,generic canister vacuum?The METAL Air-Way canistors were something MORE special-GO BACK TO THEM!!!!!!And while were at it-bring back Royal metal uprights!!

 

[dysonman1]

Rob

Miele is not an option for me to sell. I have Clean Obsessed C0888 and Titan (all three models) with power nozzle. That's it. You have to buy $3000 worth of Sebo to become a dealer. Miele won't even give me a return phone call (7 attempts). Tacony is a "NO" for me. The Air-Way is something they can't get at Lowes or Wal-Mart. There are no other vac shops for 100 miles in any direction around me. So the Air-Way will get put through its test before I sell it, but I hope it's decent enough I'll like it when it arrives.