Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Howdy Doody all:

I just migrated from the old site today I used to be Just-passing-throu, however, this new site wouldn't let me use that screen name.  Thus I'm Just.

What I was wondering about is.  Last weekend a man appeared on my doorstep wanting to show me a Fairfax vacuum.  I had heard of them years ago so I let him in just to look.  My opinion it was overpriced, difficult to use, and way-way-way too many expensive consumables i.e filters and bags.   

My question is:  I didn't know the Fairfax was even being built anylonger, but obviously it is. Who makes it?  I have searched the web today and didn't find any manufacturer site.  I has, of course the NASA designed body and motor; but I am resonably sure it isn't a Space Shuttle vacuum.  Then again at $2,000 it could be.

Hi JUST,welcome aboard again,The fairfax was sold the old way door to door,maybe still is,the machine had/has some very powerful selling features,Also it's a very high profit piece,The S 1 was one model i remember very well,sort of had a HOOVER constellation look to it,really loved that stainless polished look to it,the mechanicals of the machine were basic off the shelf parts.

take care.

MOLE

They are still in buisness, and I actually have their current model, and the one before it.  They were based out of Carrolton TX, now they in Little Elm.   Still the same machine they have sold since teh 80s.

ADDED:  I just wanted to add that they are now using a paper bag.  Forgot to mention that before.