Which vacuum stands the test of time?

[lori_ann]

ah hah!

I bet they did replace it and say they only used once.. but then again, it is a may 2012 model... either way, I think I got a steal!

 

[dustin]

Don't put the whole bag assembly in the washer! It needs to be removed from the emptor (the lower plastic portion with fill tube attached), which can be done by *GENTLY* prying the plastic strap at the bottom apart- the strap works similar to a zip tie... THEN the bag can be removed, the topper slides off over the clip, and it can be washed in the washer on warm water gentle cycle. I have dried them in the dryer on the lowest heat setting, but if your dryer geta very hot, just hang it to dry overnight. Then it can be reassebled with a new bag inside.

 

[ctvacman]

Yes

Forgot to add don't machine wash the entire thing. I usually just hand wash mine in the shower.

 

[sptyks]

Lori,

Maybe you should wash the bag by hand. Removing the emptor and reattaching it can be tricky and frustrating.


 


You mentioned deodorizer for your Kirby so here it is:


 


http://www.goodvac.com/Kirby_Original_Scent_p/k-sup-odorf-275093a.htm

 


 

 

[lori_ann]

again, thank you! looks like that site will come in handy for future needs! Belts, brushes, etc... though right now everything is in MINT condition

 

[lori_ann]

Does Kirby

have a window washing kit? it does everything else! (please, don't laugh! I'm serious!)

LOL

 

[tolivac]

Kirby window cleaner-maybe you could spray window cleaner from the Kirby Sprayer on your windows-then wipe or squeegee them.Just as easy to use a spray bottle,though.

 

[fantomfan]

Buyer Beware!

That is what you have to be careful of on craigslist! Technically, unless they tell you, they are not obligated to refund your money if there is a problem.

 

[sptyks]

Here is some new information

<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%;" lang="en"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">This article describes how the Latest Kirby Fan (G5 thru Sentria II) was developed by a joint effort</span><span> of</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"> NASA and Kirby:</span></p>
 


<p style="margin-bottom: 0.14in; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><span lang="en"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://spinoff.nasa.gov/spinoff1997/ch9.html</span></span></span></p>
 


 


 








 

 

[lori_ann]

Thank you everyone

So, after talking further with the guy that had the less expensive Sentria, I'm glad i spent the extra hundred... he doesn't have any of the manuals, disks, nor the shampooer.... and, mine was manufactured in May of '12, his was '06....

(my son opted to take my old Eureka Boss and use it interchangeably with his, which is the same vacuum.)