Kirby Heritage II Bagged Vacuum

Pros: Works like the pro it is, easy clean up.
Cons: Heavy but reliable, and expensive!

Update: Since writing this review my Kirby has had all parts now replaced at least one. I had the motor replaced again in July 02 and its still working well. (That prices was still 99.00 for the new motor.) I have also had several Kirby salesman come...

Pros: Holds up like a tank
Cons: Weighs as much as a tank

I am very tough on vacuums. When I vacuum, God help whatever is in my path. I don't have the time or the patience to pre-clean my targeted vacuum area. If it's small enough to suck up and it's laying on the floor on vacuum day, it's going to end up in...

Pros: Cleans great, easy to push
Cons: Very expensive, attachments are too hard to put on

I love to vacuum and see a floor transformed from dirty to clean.  It's amazing how a clean floor can make the rest of the house look so much better.  I also like powerful suction with a vacuum, and Kirby has managed this exceptionally ...

Pros: Great if you know how to use everything
Cons: Made for weight lifters

Several years ago our General Electric vacuum cleaner had bit the dust and we were in the market for a new vacuum cleaner. I had heard from a neighbor that the Kirby vacuum cleaner was really good, that she wished she could afford it.

At that...

Pros: Even after years of use, it still does the job
Cons: Is expensive to purchase new.

I inherited my Kirby Heritage II about 5 years ago from my father-in-law's estate and I would never use anything else after this. I've had Hoovers, Whirlpools, Eurekas, Black and Deckers, Dirt Devils, Singers and Filter Queens in my life time. And none...

Pros: Holds up fairly well, Shampoos the rugs, Dog Vacuuming Attachment, Cleans Carpets well
Cons: Its heavy, I mean it. Suck up a penny and the fans shot.

Life was goin well, the birds were singing and the house was squeaky clean, I don't think so. But I was happily vacuuming along with my old Electrolux canister that I used to use. Well, I was talking with my aunt who purchased her Kirby Legend II new in ...

Pros: Metal construction, easy parts availability
Cons: Metal construction, you'll need those parts

First of all, I love my Miele (see my review). When I vacuum this is the machine I use, and love. I had a 'commercial' Panasonic upright that I bought in the late 80's. However, my cleaning lady, who I swear was half gorilla, somehow managed to keep...

Pros: Powerful, Multi-Functional, Good filtration, Glides easily and has variety of quality attachments!
Cons: Expensive if bought new, sales tactics are questionable (Not always some Kirby agents are great)

Ok, Lets get it over with: There is no denying that this is an expensive machine(new) & some of Kirby's sales techniques are questionable. I bought this machine of eBaY for $200 after having a four-hour home demo of the new machine. Features: The ...

Pros: Power, Useful attachments
Cons: Heavy, Attachments are some times hard to hook up

I have had my kirby for 12 years. During those 12 years I had the cleanest carpets around. I know that now because I bought a new vacuum about 9 months ago. I bought a cheaper brand for $100.00, a eureka. This is no contest between them, kirby is the...

Pros: Cleans well, love the floor polisher, and it really knows how to suck up
Cons: Have to be in top condition to vacuum

I'll admitt it I am a push over for a good sales pitch. (Except by telemarketers) My best friend's son was selling Kirby's to work his way through college and asked me if he could demonstrate the Kirby for me. Well, he sold me one which I had no...

Pros: Thorough cleaning, long cord and hose, versatile
Cons: Very heavy, attachments inconvenient, high price

I don't know why I let that Kirby salesman in the door. The pitch the salesmen give is tempting - "would you like one room's carpet shampooed for free?" Why, sure I would! I can't even remember if I actually got my rug cleaned. Our salesman was...

Pros: picks up, lots of attatchments
Cons: heavy, cumbersome, expensive

When I married my husband, I also married his beloved Kirby Heritage II vacuum cleaner. I have used many brands in the past, my favorite being the Dirt Devil that I gave away right before moving in with my husband. Oh, how I regret that now!!! My...

Pros: durability, cleanability, affordability
Cons: weight

Kirby has been a household name for many years. Through constant improvements they have refined their products to fit more and more of what their customers have demanded. I have had the honor of working under one of the biggest distributors of...

Pros: Zip brush attachment-excellent. Hoses and hose attachments-good.
Cons: Everything else-horrible!

Purchased a new Kirby Heritage II back in 1989 from the local door to door salesman. Salesman was excellent! The Kirby has turned into nothing but a pain! I still have it and still have to use it as I can't afford to do anything else at this point. ...

Pros: Great suction, long lasting, Stylish Retro looks, can get high filtration bags
Cons: Weight, speed of changing attachments, all dirt and debris goes through the fan

I have just recently moved out to be on my own and with my first apartment I needed different things for the first time. I was given a used Dirt Devil MVP from my sister and her husband-to-be. I thought that this would suffice for all my vacuuming ...