Kirby Vacuum Cleaners
While the company’s reputation of using hard-nosed sales tactics, may turn some people away, it’s important to look past this and focus on the product itself. Kirby has some of the highest rated vacuums available. Versatility and durability are to two major benefits to look forward to. Kirby’s come with several accessories for cleaning curtains and furniture. Also don’t forget their lifetime warranty. It’s not uncommon for a Kirby vacuum to be passed down from one generation to the next. They also use an air filtration system that removes 99.97% of all dust and allergens from the air, which is a real benefit for allergy sufferers.
Like with any product there are some disadvantages as well. Below I’ve listed both the pros and the cons of Kirby vacuum cleaners:
Pros
- Superb at cleaning carpets
- Very dependable
- Should outlive any other vacuum cleaner on the market
- Extremely tough to damage
Cons
- Very heavy
- Attaching tools can be difficult
- Tough to get into those hard to get areas
- Difficult to repair. It’s not recommended to try repairs yourself, unless it’s simple, like changing a belt, bag or roller.
- Expensive
Conclusion
Final thoughts: Although they are a bit expensive, Kirby vacuum cleaners do have a reputation of being both long lasting and reliable. It’s quite possible that it may be the only vacuum cleaner you’ll ever buy.
History of Kirby Brand Vacuum Cleaners
The Inventor
Back in 1906 the Kirby vacuum was invented by Jim Kirby. He was an inventor who wanted to make life less tedious work wise. He actually wound up having more than 200 patents. Several products that can be bought today are a result of these patents. This is a great tribute to Jim Kirby’s life as an inventor.
A Better Idea
He came up with a model that trapped dirt in a bag made of cloth in 1907. The bag collected the dirt from the air.
Improved Design
The vacuum’s design kept getting better until Kirby was satisfied enough to start production commercially after World War I.
The Vacuette Electric was actually the forerunner of what we have today. It had a floor nozzle and a handle that could be removed when necessary.
Complaints
Some people over the years complained Kirby vacuums were heavy to use. But that complaint was answered with the TechDrive Variable Power Assist. This made it quite easy to use. Other features include the bag system that has a Hepa 11 rating and boasts being 99 percent accurate. A stronger fan is now part of the power unit thanks to help from NASA.
How to Buy
Kirby vacuums are only sold through home demonstration. The company started selling this way in the 1920s. This does give an individual a chance to try the vacuum before buying. The Kirby brand has become so popular that it is sold all over the world today.
Timeline
Here is a short timeline of the evolution of what is now called Kirby home care systems.
- 1906 Jim Kirby invented the 1st Kirby vacuum
- 1907 Jim Kirby improved his design
- After World War I commercial production started
- 1925 The Vacuette Electric came out
- In the 1920s The Kirby Company started selling by direct sales
- TechDrive Variable Power Assist made the Kirby vacuum easier to use
- Today sales are still going strong
