And now it's off to 1957...

[unimatic1140]

Here is another year of vacuum cleaner reviews from the mid-century...

http://www.productstat.com/reviews/vacuum-cleaners-57

 

[caligula]

Hi Unimatic1140.

As always, you post some great reports, as this was a fantastic read. Several of my favorite brands and models are listed here.

I just got my 2015 Buying Guide, And for once Consumer Reports got something right! In the section on vacuum cleaners, page 137, it states under 'most & least reliable.' "Kirby was among the more reliable brands of upright vacuums-." Anybody who wants to read the rest can get the buying guide, but I was prepared for C. R. to trash Kirby, and for once, they did not!

Like I've said before, keep sharing these great reports because it's the era I love most.
Alex Taber.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Alex

Kirby has been rated most reliable brand for many years in CR .

Dan

 

[gottahaveahoove]

A GREAT article!

Don't you love the quote,"With care, these could last 7-10 years or more! Here, 50+years later, and I'm sure they all would STILL operate. Mine do. Of course, the outer bags wear, brushes, and belts/bulbs.
And, how about the "rage" on disposable paper bags! Now, there are near "fights" over bagless.
And the beat goes on. Thanks, Robert... always fun stuff to see.

 

[caligula]

Hi Kirbyloverdan.

Great to hear it, I never read C.R. but there were several comments made over the years that Kirby was not popular in the ratings.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Alex

Sure thing I just read it and laugh because I know better but I'm glad they at least get one thing right and that's Kirbys are the most reliable upright produced !!!



Dan

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

They likely reviewed the 516 or 517 (I'm thinking 516) at the time of this publication.

~Ben

 

[kenkart]

Look at the price!

Of the Strato Cleaner..150.00!!! For a store vacuum, no wonder they are rare, that is the one I have, model 5555.

 

[hooverboy81]

Great article!