There ARE new motors and fans for the Tandem Air models. The fan has been redesigned out of "Kirby fan" material (polyphthalamide) and has wider spacing between the blades so debris (during bare floor cleaning) will pass right through. In addition, the new Tandem's have the new bag closure and charcoal pre-motor filter. They feature the new 15 foot hose, and full length extension wand.
The brand new Vibrance and Symmetry line both have five models. The new Top Of The Line (Ultra Premium) model features the dual fan DuraTec motor that powered the excellent 7000 series vacuums for more than a decade. With the new metal telescopic wand, the new bag closure, as well as the new body shape for easier use (not to mention the full bag light is on top, where you can see it), the new-for-2014 Vibrance and Symmetry models are fantastic.
Pictured is the Riccar Ultra Premium (in red) and the new M1200 Maytag. In House testing (durability and motor life) has been excellent. The factory runs a treadmill room, where vacuums run 8 minutes on and 2 minutes off, 24 hours per day until the motors fail. That way, we know exactly how long a motor will last. We can also test for carpet wear, as the vacuums are propelled by a mechanical arm across the same patch of carpet for the entire test. The sound of 30 vacuums running can be heard from my front porch (I live close to the factory).
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