Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Wondering what the big diff is between the older 80's Kirbys like Heritage/Legens vs the G series in say construction, suction, sound

I know the g series is easier to push but sometimes I like the old heavy sturdier construction.

I hear the G5 has a kevlar fan & its purpleish which is nice too but also interested in the Heritage 2 or Legend...

Thanks

PS how much should you expect to spend for the older say Heritage 2 models?

Filter Queens are good vacuums in the sense that they filter well, clean well and had tight seals to help provide the fullest suction possible in almost any vulnerable spot.  They will also take you a long way between emptyings. However, except for old-fashioned housekeepers people in our "set it and forget it" modern world probably find them a bit of a deal to use.

The down side is that they are a bit heavy when loaded with tools, that you have to stop and remove the caster set if you want to clean stairs more easily, and that contained dust may be set airborne quite easily when emptying.  Same as with Rainbow, this not a vacuum I'd want to tote around when attempting to get at high spot while cleaning.  Placing fresh filter cones may be a bit of an annoyance to some as well.  The cones have three tabs that must be visible to be sure they are porperly seated when the motor unit is placed back on the dust container. 

Filter Queen now uses a single wand for power nozzle and tool use.  A telescopic wand would be more the ticket since, for economic's sake I guess, the curved wand set that was used for years has been abandoned in the basic package.  You now have to purchase them as an option.

Nonetheless, they were amazingly quiet even back in the day when quiet wasn't much of an essential in vacuum sales campaigns and were best in show regarding air filtration as well.  I have not owned any in the recent past and do not know if the new models are of the same quality as the older ones though they are similar in look.

Regards,

Venson

camelotshadow wrote:

You sound like a candidate for a Dyson.  I used capture with no problem.  No loss of suction and no dust back in the room from the exhaust.

Just wrote:

Interesting, I am concerned what the heck is in there. I can smell a sort of vinegar smell when wet. I'm thinking its not good!

I don't know what capture is? I was told there was a flood here before I moved in at one time & they let it dry. Could be fine particles of wool padding?

I used to sprinkle carpet fresh at one time but haven't in long time as its not good for the bird. Cockatiels make a powder but hard to think how a 3 ounce bird could make a pound a powder

Thanks Venson,  I guess in these days it is a cermemony. Least you don';t have to empty the water a few times w each vac & then dry it...LOL

Older electrolux have no filters at all just the bag but I suppose if you got a microlined bag you'd be ok.

I really can use a cannister more than an upright.

My friend has a Dyson & is in love with it.

All I know is I'd like to be rid of the fine powder finally