What's the most powerful/best deep cleaning Kirby? UK

[parwaz786]

Here's what I found just by typing "Kirby Vacuum", clicking "nearest first" and then never scrolled down

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIRBY-G4-...715?pt=UK_Vacuum_Cleaners&hash=item461db1af3b

 

[super-sweeper]

Parwaz,

Did you read the description? It mentions that the cleaner does not turn on, and had duct-tape on both the hose and covering a hole in the vacuum. It's best if you review your options first, instead of jumping on the first Kirby that comes up on an eBay search.

 

[parwaz786]

Yes, I have and I am aware of this so I posted it here to have your opinions as to seeing if it's worth it or not

 

[super-sweeper]

See if you cannot find a better condition cleaner for a good price.the Kirby could need carbon brushes, an armature,a new cord.for $10 you don't know what you're getting.

 

[parwaz786]

Im gonna forget that one then, unless it's not more than £20 (VEry unlikely) so I am going to get a working one from the Carboots and maybe just get one from eBay which is working

 

[sptyks]

Tayyab,

The G4 you found on ebay is in bad shape and would most likely require a lot of work and parts to get it running again.


I would expect you would need to spend at least <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'; font-size: 14px;">£50</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> to get a Kirby in good working condition but keep searching and read the description closley when you find one.</span>


 


<span style="font-size: medium;">-Stan</span>


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[matt8808]

This is a much more realistic price for a decent used Kirby

http://bit.ly/1hy2L0t

I'd stay away from buying one at a car boot fair


http://bit.ly/1hy2L0t

 

[tase]

Unless you know what specifically is wrong with a Kirby, DO NOT buy one from a place you could expect some problems.

An abused Kirby can get pricy to fix. The G5 I gave to a family member needed an armature, carbon brush, mini-emptor, and fan replacement after they abused it for 8 years. It got really pricy, really quickly.

However, if it powers on, sounds healthy, and doesn't have any physically broken parts, then you should go ahead and buy it. My Sentria was $40 and all it needed was a new outer bag and fan. I only bought it because it ran well and sounded healthy.

Like I said, I do not like carboot sales for Kirbys, but you can definitely go and buy one there. Including if it's under 20 euros and in decent condition. Kirbys can almost always be fixed. I pulled a G3 out of a pond and got it to work, but it was expensive. Just trust your gut, you know what a healthy vacuum sounds like, and if you don't, YouTube "Kirby vacuum" and you'll be able to hear a good amount of healthy Kirbys.

Oh, and to answer your question earlier, I have a DC07 Animal. I wish I could get rid of it. It was $15 and definitely not worth it after I've replaced several broken parts that happened just from using it to clean my carpet.