electromatik
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I don't mean to change the subject, but does anyone know what happened to the user kirbyloverdan?? Haven't seen him in a long time. Thanks.
Kirby Avalir 2?
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kirbyloverdan
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Awww
I’m still here busy and very happy life thanx for thinking about me
I’m still here busy and very happy life thanx for thinking about me
Miss Mercy
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Fairfax 88
My new Kirby Avalir 2 has carbon brushes. I'm pretty sure yours does too.
My new Kirby Avalir 2 has carbon brushes. I'm pretty sure yours does too.
electromatik
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There you are Dan... I just have not seen you post around here much in a good while. haha
sopranojam85
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Hard Floors
Looks like Kirby's website is really pushing the "no carpet? no problem" mantra with their hard floor cleaner attachments, but I'm still a little confused.
A few years back, I tried the newly-released Tile & Grout cleaner system on my G6, and I, and a few others posted a review here: http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?21512
Is the new system for the Avalir any different, and if so, how?
Does the "Hard floor cleaner & brush roll" (seen here https://www.kirby.com/avalir-2-home-cleaning-system/hard-floor-cleaner/ )
tile and grout kit https://www.kirby.com/shop/tile-grout-kit/
and "miracle shine high gloss floor polish" https://www.kirby.com/shop/miracle-shine-solution/ roll attach to the rug renovator tray, or what?
Has there been any improvement to these things?
Looks like Kirby's website is really pushing the "no carpet? no problem" mantra with their hard floor cleaner attachments, but I'm still a little confused.
A few years back, I tried the newly-released Tile & Grout cleaner system on my G6, and I, and a few others posted a review here: http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?21512
Is the new system for the Avalir any different, and if so, how?
Does the "Hard floor cleaner & brush roll" (seen here https://www.kirby.com/avalir-2-home-cleaning-system/hard-floor-cleaner/ )
tile and grout kit https://www.kirby.com/shop/tile-grout-kit/
and "miracle shine high gloss floor polish" https://www.kirby.com/shop/miracle-shine-solution/ roll attach to the rug renovator tray, or what?
Has there been any improvement to these things?
sopranojam85
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I answered most of my own questions by reading the Avalir 2 manual. There is not much difference from how the tile/grout system worked on the G6. Same deal. That was an absolute mess, pain in the rear. Still have to use an old fashioned mop to clean the mess left behind.
Not to mention, I just replaced all of my carpet in my home with engineered bamboo hardwood floors. There's no way in heck you can convince me to spend that kind of money on a Kirby now. I use a Shark APEX DuoClean now, and am never going back. It's essentially a combination of the Kirby hard floor Pad, and miracle shine kit all in one. Plus it's lightweight enough that my wife can use it since as of now, I am recovering from a broken ankle. If a Kirby was still in this house, I'd never be able to use the Tech Drive, since all my carpet is long gone. And good riddance.
Not to mention, I just replaced all of my carpet in my home with engineered bamboo hardwood floors. There's no way in heck you can convince me to spend that kind of money on a Kirby now. I use a Shark APEX DuoClean now, and am never going back. It's essentially a combination of the Kirby hard floor Pad, and miracle shine kit all in one. Plus it's lightweight enough that my wife can use it since as of now, I am recovering from a broken ankle. If a Kirby was still in this house, I'd never be able to use the Tech Drive, since all my carpet is long gone. And good riddance.
hansolo325
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Payday loan
For real, if you want to take a 400$ payday loan you should ask https://www.400loan.com/ to be sure that nobody will hurt you.
For real, if you want to take a 400$ payday loan you should ask https://www.400loan.com/ to be sure that nobody will hurt you.
rowdy141
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There's such a small quantity of coloured detail.
Overall it's pretty-much neutral Graphite Grey.
I wonder whether Kirby are leaning towards interchangeable trim?
Perhaps to offer a choice of colour-scheme?
Overall it's pretty-much neutral Graphite Grey.
I wonder whether Kirby are leaning towards interchangeable trim?
Perhaps to offer a choice of colour-scheme?
pr-21
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A new handle fork, handle release button, tech drive pedal and new outer bag, will change
any Avalir into and Avalir 2......I hope Kirby is coming out with a complete model change soon!
PR-21
Bud
any Avalir into and Avalir 2......I hope Kirby is coming out with a complete model change soon!
PR-21
Bud
sptyks
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Bud,
The Kirby Avalir performs too well to do a complete design change, so don't hold your breath!
The Kirby Avalir performs too well to do a complete design change, so don't hold your breath!
juju93
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Id like to see an actual blue kirby and not just blue trim. Maybe if KIRBY made one of the sentrias/avalirs models completely blue maybe I would've gotten it. The shade of blue Im talking about is a baby blue color or lavender blue color. We know when KIRBY releases any model with a 2 in it, we know its gonna be a temporary model till something newer comes out. For example when the sentria 2 came out in 2012 it was only out for 2.5 years till the avalir came out.Then if we go further back in till till 1989 when the legend 2 came out, that particular unit was out for a year (according to timelines) till the Generation 3 was launch. I just hope they comes out with new accesories and on top of that and also a video owners manual. The fact that the AVALIR2 doesn't have one isn't all that ok with me. And from what I can tell KIRBY didnt even update the boxes for the tile and grout kit as well as the miracle shine kit. Like what I mean is they still show up as white and red (tile and grout kit box) and black and red (miracle shine kit box). What I'm trying to point out is that whenever KIRBY updates a model, even if its the same as the previous, they should also update the packaging on the accessory boxes.
human
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Get over the video...
If the only difference between the two Avalir models is the color of the trim, there is little to justify the cost of producing a new video when all the substantive content would be the same. Same with the boxes. They may just have a surplus of boxes made up with the red color schemes and needed to use them up before re-ordering, at which time it would be cost effective to substitute blue for red in the print design.
If the only difference between the two Avalir models is the color of the trim, there is little to justify the cost of producing a new video when all the substantive content would be the same. Same with the boxes. They may just have a surplus of boxes made up with the red color schemes and needed to use them up before re-ordering, at which time it would be cost effective to substitute blue for red in the print design.
New brush roll?
I noticed extra magnets on an Avalir 2 brushroll in an eBay auction. See the attached picture, where they are visible on either side of the center belt area. This may have already been included on older machines, but my sentria doesn’t have them. I can’t inagine that they would serve any kind of specific purpose.
I noticed extra magnets on an Avalir 2 brushroll in an eBay auction. See the attached picture, where they are visible on either side of the center belt area. This may have already been included on older machines, but my sentria doesn’t have them. I can’t inagine that they would serve any kind of specific purpose.
cibibikeru
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Avalir 2
I just got the Avalir2, what is different from the red one:
Motor makes a little less noise but still noisy, it’s ok with the main carpet attachment but still noisy with hose, maybe the’ve also done some tweaking to the engine performance, I don’t know.
They finally put some plastic part on the cooling exaust that used to blow air to te ground and spread whatever was in its way, now the air is redirected upwards instead of the floor.
Textile bag container is a little bigger, I don’t know why.
Blue trim instead of red.
Matte black front round belt lever (old chrome plastic scratched easliy?)
Unit code is G10ECO
I don’t remember if the black protection band around the lid and main unit was rubber or plastic but this is hard plastic.
I just got the Avalir2, what is different from the red one:
Motor makes a little less noise but still noisy, it’s ok with the main carpet attachment but still noisy with hose, maybe the’ve also done some tweaking to the engine performance, I don’t know.
They finally put some plastic part on the cooling exaust that used to blow air to te ground and spread whatever was in its way, now the air is redirected upwards instead of the floor.
Textile bag container is a little bigger, I don’t know why.
Blue trim instead of red.
Matte black front round belt lever (old chrome plastic scratched easliy?)
Unit code is G10ECO
I don’t remember if the black protection band around the lid and main unit was rubber or plastic but this is hard plastic.
rivstg1
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cibibikeru,
have you had any Kirby's before this one? if not, what tipped you towards buying it? ( I'm a Kirby fan, so just interested to know what 'grabbed ya')
have you had any Kirby's before this one? if not, what tipped you towards buying it? ( I'm a Kirby fan, so just interested to know what 'grabbed ya')
cibibikeru
Member
I had the red avalir before it, I bought during a presentation, I was against it (the price), I wanted to do a little research before buying but my wife god sold when she saw the white carpets come to life. After I started researching, I realized it was the only device on the market that could celan the bed mattress and the best/only vacuum for cleaning and washing carpets without professional help and without moving them. I have white carpet floors in 2 bedrooms and another 3 carpets in the house. To be honest, at first I was thinking of returnig it and buy it later second hand from someone but I kept it, payment plan is ok and I got free Avalir 2 upgarde, serial number is in their database, I have service for life and upgrade possibility. I also have a Miele C3 which I kept for the ease of use and low noise, I only use the Kirby for carpets and bed mattress and sometimes deep cleaning of pillows, sofa, walls etc.
In my opinion, it’s worth buying a cheap secondhand unit and having it as a secondary industrial/ deep cleaner for carpets/bed but not as daily use.
Now I am sure there is no other way to have carpetfloors and carpets cleaner than this (bed mattress too)
In my opinion, it’s worth buying a cheap secondhand unit and having it as a secondary industrial/ deep cleaner for carpets/bed but not as daily use.
Now I am sure there is no other way to have carpetfloors and carpets cleaner than this (bed mattress too)
@cibibikeru
When you said textile bag container did you mean the outer bag? If so that's a big plus for me since the G series has small bags then the classic
When you said textile bag container did you mean the outer bag? If so that's a big plus for me since the G series has small bags then the classic
cibibikeru
Member
@mariotron
Yes, the outerbag is bigger but the dustbags are the same, I use the latest Allergen Plus 9liter bags (white with red print) that are suposed to meet HEPA13 level, although nothing official. For maximum efficiency, they need to be replaced when half full, they have a red line printed.
I also found the reason for the bigger outerbag, they introduced a “muffler” inside the outerbag, it’s a plastic tank of some kind, I think it’s for noise reduction. Everything passes through this muffler and then inside the bag.
Yes, the outerbag is bigger but the dustbags are the same, I use the latest Allergen Plus 9liter bags (white with red print) that are suposed to meet HEPA13 level, although nothing official. For maximum efficiency, they need to be replaced when half full, they have a red line printed.
I also found the reason for the bigger outerbag, they introduced a “muffler” inside the outerbag, it’s a plastic tank of some kind, I think it’s for noise reduction. Everything passes through this muffler and then inside the bag.
No plastic "tank" in my Avalir 2-are they referring to the Mini-emptor?These are getting SMALLER as time goes by.
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