For over 90 years, Kirby Vacuum Cleaners have been sold through in-home demonstrations by an authorized Kirby salesman. It’s the only way you can purchase a Kirby vacuum cleaner and maintain its warranty.
The look of the Kirby vacuum is unmistakable. But while it may look like its early cousins, the technology behind the Kirby sure has changed since they were first introduced in the early 1900s.
Things like the addition of TechDrive Variable Power Assist has made vacuuming almost effortless; Kirby’s patented bag system, rated HEPA 11, filters more than 99% of particles as small as .3 microns including household allergens; the basic power unit now has a stronger, more durable fan, redesigned with the help of NASA.
Kirby’s complete line of Home Care Products offers tools, accessories, and cleaning supplies that can tackle tough cleaning problems on carpets, upholstered furniture, appliances, and other hard surface areas. Whether you’re battling dust, mold, bacteria, allergens, stains, or stagnant smells, the Kirby Company has a product designed to meet your toughest challenge.
Approved by Experts
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) of Dalton, Georgia, approved the Kirby home care system for maintaining indoor air quality under its Green Label Testing Program. According to CRI, "The CRI Indoor Air Quality Green Label Testing Program identifies cleaners that do each of three tasks well: removes soil; contains dust within the filtration bag and the machine itself, effectively keeping it out of the air; and doesn’t damage the carpet and helps keep its appearance looking good. The Kirby Company excels in all three of these categories."
Be aware that the Kirby Company considers any of their vacuums purchased at retail stores, or on the internet, as not new and are therefore not covered by the Kirby Factory Warranty or Rebuild Plan.
Fortunately, many Kirby vacuum cleaner accessories, bags, filters, and parts can be purchased at a local retailer or online at Amazon.com.
Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Models
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The latest model from Kirby is billed as, "12 Separate Machines in One Easy-to-Use Unit" because it easily converts to a Deep-Cleaning Upright, a Carpet Shampoo System, Canister Vacuum, Floor Buffer, and more. |
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The Ultimate G incorporates Kirby’s latest technologies to tackle all of your cleaning jobs. It has good airflow, Certified HEPA Micron Magic Filtration, and Kirby’s patented Tech Drive. |
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The latest model from Kirby is billed as, "12 Separate Machines in One Easy-to-Use Unit" because it easily converts to a Deep-Cleaning Upright, a Carpet Shampoo System, Canister Vacuum, Floor Buffer, and more. |
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The latest model from Kirby is billed as, "12 Separate Machines in One Easy-to-Use Unit" because it easily converts to a Deep-Cleaning Upright, a Carpet Shampoo System, Canister Vacuum, Floor Buffer, and more. |
Kirby Sentria
Kirby Ultimate G
Consumer Reviews of Kirby Vacuum Cleaners
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My mother owned a Kirby for around 20 years and never had a problem with it. 3 years ago Kirby showed up at my door and did a demonstration and I purchased it. Beyond have to buy replacement bags and 2 belts which are dirt cheap my Kirby has ran perfect. I’ll admit their starting price is high, but for a lifetime warranty and for how strong it is I wouldn’t have changed anything about my purchase.
The Vacuum is heavy but with the new power-drive that moves the Vacuum for you it’s not noticeable unless you need to clean the stairs. Dyson might be cheaper but it will not last 50 years.
I purchased a Kirby, like the others, my Mom had one, & it seemed have lasted her a lifetime. But reminiscing on the good old days and the reality will surely set you back a couple of thousands bucks, I promise you that is not buyers regret, it was a stupid purchase, one I hope the readers won’t make. If you are a glutton for punishment, get one from the Goodwill or Craigslist. Even w/ the tech drive, this baby is heavy, don’t use it on steps, you will throw your back out, permanently & trying to change the accessories, is harder. I lost count of how many times I have viewed the video, hoping I would eventually become proficient, well needless to say I’m gonna have to review it again, I got this thing off and I can’t get it back on, just to use an attachment you got to be a muscle bound engineer. I wish I knew then what I know now, the offer to clean my carpets would have been met w/ a resounding loud scream of NO!
I purchased a Kirby sentria vacuum last year when my son was trying to sell them.. I love my Kirby it cleans great.. I don’t care for the distributor here in Sherman Texas.. He never returns calls.. I had to have my cord replaced took it to the vacuum sales and service center although it has a lifetime warranty.. I guess I need to look in my book for who I can contact to replace it free the cord cost me 35 plus tax.. No other problems.. It does clean better than most other vacuums.. I’m happy with it although it was expensive it will last so I guess I’ll end up with my moneys worth.. Just wish the salesman was reliable or could find a good one..
The Kirby can’t really be compared to any other cleaner because it is so far more advanced than anything else on the market today. If you want to waste your electricity and vacuum with your orecks and dysons, replacing them every year…then go ahead, they only pick up surface dirt and emit tons of allergens back into the air. I’m so sick of people saying how heavy it is, it has tech drive and unlike ALL other vacuums, nothing on it is made from plastic. They have a life time warranty and will last you 20-30 years, so damn right their expensive. I would never waste my time with anything, anyone who says different is clear misinformed and ignorant.
I bought an Oreck Platinum with a 27 year warranty for 700 bucks and it only picks up surface dirt. I vacuum over the same area with my new Kirby and it finds dirt the Oreck would never pick up. Side by side comparison is like night and day. Don’t waist your time with cheap models. Buy just one vacuum for your whole life. You won’t have embedded dirt in your rugs every again.
Best thing i ever did was get one! i hate when people write about how they hate when the sales people come into their home, i LOVED HOW THEY SHOWED ME ALL THE DIRT ECT.. was not picking up! and the mattress was incredible i will never ever use any other vacuum again! theirs no comparison! it’s already saved me thousands of dollars from replacing my carpets, stairs and getting my carpets shampooed the list goes on and on…. thank you kirby! best money i ever spent!
I purchased a Kirby Sentra. It is a very good vacuum. They aren’t as heavy as you think they are. They pick up a lot of dirt that nothing compares to at all. The down fall would have to be the price of it most defiantly. But it is something that you will have for a lifetime. It is American made, which is rare. I think the best feature on it is that it is diverse you can use it on any flooring and there is an attachment for it. You can even do your furniture with it. Previously I have a vacuum that did just carpet then I had to buy something to use on the stairs and little places and then something for my hard floors. This is like an all in one you can even shampoo with it. It is so easy to push I have to keep my three year old off of it. Once you turn it on and put in drive she wants to take it over.
over priced and hard to use.If you are an older person save your money and get a cheaper lighter vacuum that you can handle..The attachments are hard to use,you have to get book out to do any change .Hire a pro..to shampoo your rugs and furniture you will be glad you did..Enjoy your time travel,enjoy your Kids and Grandkids,forget about the major cleaning.
Our experience with a Kirby was brief, but I believe we got a good idea of its worth. We had a Kirby salesman come to our house. She was not pushy at all, but wanted to show us the features of this vacuum, which was nothing short of amazing. The suction is by far greater than any vacuum Ive used. We are both engineers, so I did my best to make sure the demonstration wasn’t a set up to con us. With the full metal chassis, I believe the stories on the internet of 25 yr old Kirbys. We bought it at the end. We used it for a day, going over areas that had already been cleaned recently and watching how insufficient our old vacuum was. Only then did we realize that since we were building a new house, we should consider a central vac instead to add value to the house, so we returned it. I believe we’d have kept the Kirby if the situation was a bit different.
I used to sell Kirby’s and I have always owned one. Once I went to a new house that just bought an electrolux. I first vacuumed with there vacuum and then with the Kirby. With a new house you would not think that there would be much dirt. But the Kirby did pull alot of things up. Mostly pieces of wood and debri that the carpet was laid over. It pull the material through the carpet but did not hurt the carpet. I was amazed and the owner wished he could return his electrolux.
I was surprised as heck when a Kirby sales team shoed up at our door! I thought door to door vacuum sales was a dead art. Anyway, after the demonstration, and some aggressive salemanship, we traded in the Dyson and bought the Sentria. We’d known for years the Kirby, like the original E’Lux, Rainbow, FilterQueen, Compact, was a robust and long lasting unit, but the $1300 sales price gave us some buyers remorse, until we began using it. This will be the last vacuum we’ll buy.
Other than a faulty switch on the powerhead repaired at no charge, the Sentria has worked flawlessly!!! Our carpets are cleaner and feel better, the floors are super clean… yes, it’s heavy, but very well made and easy to use. It picks up dirt and keeps in t in the HEPA bag…since it works so well, we go through a bag about once a month. And it does a great job on the matresses, you actually sleep better after its been vacuumed!!!
The shampoo attachment was tricky at first, but once it was in place, it did a great job of our downstairs carpets.
After 4 years, we have no regrets, some broken pieces: I stepped on the hose and broke it; the sofa attachment that got chewed up by the dog; but, it works great!!! Now I know why the old ones kept their vacuums for many years, even outliving them in some cases, to be handed down and rebuilt!!!! Try that with a Dyson!!!
Cons? Yes, a bit heavy, the nearest factory authorized service center is not nearby, bags, and parts, have to be ordered direct from Kirby. And you will go through a few hoses in the machine’s lifetime.
In short, we like it very much and highly recommend it!!!!
I recently bought a Kirby sentria and I has been the best vacuum I have ever owned ! I have 3 cats and 3 long haired dogs and the kirby goes right on through everything with no problems at all . The attachments are easy to change and doesn’t take long to change them . People complain about it’s hard to change them because they are just to lazy to do it . I will never have to buy another vacuum ! I shampoo my carpets with it about twice a month and it cleans well … I vacuum once every day and i fill up a bag every two weeks but after all I know my carpet it clean when it needs a new bag very two weeks. I have no complaints about the machine and i would recommend it .