Air-Way Uprights

[kenkart]

Some Air Way information!

I don't have a scanner, but when I get a chance to have it scanned, I found a 1957 article about the new model 90 Airway Kleen Mor swivel top canister, I saw a picture of it many years ago, but now I have definite proof it did exist, the price 69,95.It looks similar to a 800 Roto Matic but has wing like projections on the sides that the wheels mount on, the attachments are like the Pricilla, it used a vinyl hose like the 50s model GEs.

 

[electrolux137]

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"Stan Kann ... [said] "as long as the Hoover got the rug clean, they didn't give a damn about the fact dirt was coming out of the bag."

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I had many conversations with Stan over the years about vacuum cleaners in general and Hoovers specifically. He never said anything to me about the dirt "coming out of the bag."

There's an hours-long interview that I did with him in 1995 -- 20 years ago -- posted on my web site wherein he also never made any such statement.

Not that I really care one way or the other, but it seems a bit unseemly to be putting words in his mouth when he's not here to confirm or refute them.

http://www.1377731.com/stan

 

[electrolux137]

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P.S.: As another collector said, Stan worshipped Hoovers. He loved and revered them. He knew integrity and quality when he saw them and never said a negative thing about them. In fact, he was a spokesman for Hoover and even made TV commercials for them.[this post was last edited: 6/26/2015-01:07]

 

[electrolux137]

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P.P.S.: My comments were meant in no way to diminish Tom's fascinating and detailed survey of Air-Way vacuum cleaners. Great job!

 

[kirbysthebest]

What a great interview with Stan

Thank you so much for sharing.  


 

 

[hooverboy81]

Fantastic interview, Charles! Thank you!

 

[henrydreyfuss]

The Dirtmaster looks like a fascinating machine. I'd love to try one.

It's impressive that they used such good paper bags early on. They knew they had something special. I never thought about the way they fill, but it is a better system than early bottom-fill upright designs.

I'm sure it's been said before, but it's surprising how similar the cleaner head design is on newer Dysons, compared to these old Air-Way power nozzles. Very similar shape and motor placement! Coincidental, or inspiration???

 

[tolivac]

Do you have a picture of the Air Way Dirtmaster with the hose connected to it-want to see how that works.Understand how the hose works on the other AirWay uprights.

 

[dysonman1]

Charles:
Stan and I had many, many hours to talk about vacuum cleaners before he passed away. He and I used to vacuum out his cloth bags (with his old pink GE canister), which led many times to discussions about dirt and dust retention. He did tell me he thought the Air-Way was the only vacuum that had no smell to the bag. Stan always smelled the cloth bags to see what they smelled like.

 

[electrolux137]

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Yes, Stan did like to smell the cloth bags. He told me he could identify the brand of a bag by its scent.