Kirby G4 Upright Cleaner

I have owned a Kirby generation 4 vacuum for over 10 years now. It has lasted me far longer than my marriage and I made sure to take it with me when we parted. I am an animal lover and I was first introduced to this vacuum at a time when I had three indoor cats, and one indoor dog. I thought that I was getting a good deal to have the kirby guy come and clean part of my carpet for free, but when he showed me how the system worked, I couldn't live without it. The suction power on this vacuum is amazing. It has many settings, but you generally lower it to two clicks below it obvoiusly grabbing at the shag of your carpet. Once it is running you can really feel the suction in the carpet and it grabs at everything. I was told, and I am a firm believer, that the suction is so great that it actually grabs dirt from teh pad beneath the carpet itself. I love that is vacuum is self-propelled, vacuuming is a breeze, even with a kid on your hip. It comes with many tools, all of which I have found a use for over time. It has a indestructable hose, with two length extenders and every attachment that you could imagine. The best thing about this vacuum is the carpet cleaning attachment. I have four kids and ramdom pets, and I am constantly cleaning up poop, puke, paint, juice, etc. With ease I am able to attachmy carpet cleaner and clean the messes before they can leave a stain. I once used this vacuum to clean a gallon of white paint out of teal green carpet and though it took me a week of repetative cleaning, I was able to get out every drop of paint to where you couldn't even tell that it had been there in the first place. ( Which was a lifesaver, considering it was a rental!) Even better than the carpet cleaner is the upholstry cleaning attachment. I use it to de-kid my furniture, stairs, car interior, etc. Best of all it is hardly any work at all. You jsut spray with teh solution adn I usually use a scrub brush to get anything that is stuck on and then I rub with a towel. It air dries quickly and leaves my upholstry like new. Best of all is the entertainment value of this vacuum. When I clean the carpet my kids all come running. They love to play in the bubbles! If I didn't already have a profession I would sell these vacuumes. I am a firm believer in all that they claim and more. The vacuum bags are easy to install and keep all the dust contained. You will never regret purchasing this vacuum!!!

Let me start off by saying I have owned about 5 different Kirby vacuums over the years and my G4 is my favorite so far. I have owned models all the way from the Heritage all the way down to the G4 and they are all great. My G4 will take on any job. Anything from everyday vacuuming all the way down to carpet cleaning it does the job. If your thinking of purchasing this vacuum or any other Kirby you wont be disappointed!

For years I struggled to remove all of the pet hair from my carpet and upholstery. If you have pets, you know what I mean - moving the vacuum over the same spot countless times and from different angles, only to give up and manually brush out what the vacuum just couldn't pick up. (I'm not talking about the least expensive or lowest powered machine on the market, either.) Finally, after reading several reports comparing various brands/models, I decided to buy a Kirby. I read comparisons of the different Kirby models and found out that since they have changed very little for many years, I could actually get a good used Kirby for a significantly cheaper price than a less efficient machine would cost. I now own a Kirby model G4 and I love it. It picks up the pet hair (& everything else)on the first pass. It has the self-propelled feature that makes it super easy to move across the floor. And there are attachments for every job. It's solidly built and I fully expect it to last for many, many years to come. There are only two features that detract from how much I enjoy my vacuum. First, if you want to use the attachments, you have to remove the power nozzle and replace it with the attachment hose. It's not hard, but not as convenient as many other machines on the market. Second, the filter bags are not available locally. Again, not hard to order over the internet, but not as convenient as dropping by a local store. I consider these things to be very minor and would recommend the Kirby G4 to anyone who is looking for a solid, powerful and efficient cleaning machine.

I purchased a Kirby G4 Bagged Upright Vacuum cleaner about a month ago. I found the vacuum cleaner to be in great condition. I was pleased to find that the vacuum cleaner worked well. It was a good deal for the price. I originally purchased the Kirby Vacuum cleaner because I have used Kirby vacuum cleaners and I know that they are strong powerful vacuum cleaners that pick up alot of dirt. The vacuum cleaner I purchased seem to pick up alot of dirt and cleans my carpet well. I am very pleased with my purchase and I have no negative feedback. I would recommend this product to other potential buyers.

G4 was the perfect choice for my Mom who is 76 yrs old. It is the second generation to have a transmission to help it move around with ease or it would be heavy unit to work without and any of the bugs would have been fixed with this unit that may have been present in the previous unit. The G4 vacuum works so well and so easy to move around for anyone but, the draw back is that it is heavy that if you have to haul it upstairs it would be a chore in itself for some to carry. These units are found to be so much cheaper on ebay that why not buy 2 and have that one upstairs.

I"ve had 1 for 13 years. it needed service. I had my daughter pick it up for me since she goes by the service center daily. she had it a few days and used it. she told me I wasn't getting it back. we found 1 on-line and she purchased it. It's a good vaccum cleaner.

sorry for the late review, vacuum works, shipped as advertised, thank you. recommend this seller?YES!

I love this vacuum. It is the best I have ever owned.It cleans my carpet like you would not beleive.It is so easy to use. I love it. I would recommend this vac to anyone.It truly is fabulous!

I recondition vacuum cleaners for a hobby, and feel kirbys are one of the finest vacuums you can get for deep cleaning carpets. I expecially like the G4 and newer models. Kirbys are not made of plastic like most of the vacuums are, these machines are built to last for 20-30yrs. I have reconditioned most of the major makes, and that is way I feel kirby is one the the very best. Now the negatives, they are very heavy, expecially for hauling up&down stairs, the attachments are a little inconvient to use, expecially if you have to use the hose most every time you clean. My personal opion is get yourself a nice kirby for your carpets, and get a nice small vacuum for your other cleaning (not oreck). Do Not be taking in by James Dyson or David Oreck about there vacuums, they are very over priced vacuums that not very good. I agree kirbys are expensive new, but if you watch closely E-Bay is a great place to get a kirby at a good price, just becareful about how clean they are, I have gotten some of the dirtest vacuums you could imagine.

the products are the best. prices are great and i will be back. they take a good vacuum and make it better. I cant say enough, blushn

The purchase was for a functional item....So it is working as described...I bought it because the price was cheaper and more convenient from this vendor..

everything about this transaction was perfect. plseasure doing business with you. i wish all me ebay purchases were this good

I have always liked The Kirby but never wanted to pay the price for a new one and why should I when there are used ones to buy. They are built to last way longer than any plastic vacuums and they work great. What more can I say? That if it weren't for eBay it would have been much more difficult to get one?

As always Kirby's are great vacuums. Every attachment you could possibly need and more. Heavy Duty Motor and dependable. Will never have to buy another vacuum. One draw back is the weight but that is due to the motor.

Through out the years I have always heard of kirby and the notion that a kirby vacuum cleaner is the best you can buy. I even heard the stories about how it could do almost anything including mix a drink with the right attachments. Well I finally bought one after going thru countless vacuums and even if I cannot say that I have mixed a drink. I can say that so far the vacuum is performing well. I wish I would have bought one years ago.

I like that it does everything, but I think the bearings are burnin out in the motor, I think they should be tested for wear and tear before they are placed up for auction.

The Kirby G4 (and all self-propelled models) are quality, durable, high performance machines, that are a pleasure to use.

This Kirby G4 vacuum replaces a Hoover self propelled. The Hoover was OK, but I have repaired it a few times and the cable controlling the self propulsion drive just snapped. That cable would take hours to replace. And after I replaced it the vacuum would still be an OK, plastic wonder, certain to require more repairs as time goes on.

So, I went looking for another self-propelled upright vacuum - not many available now. When my search lead me to the now self-propelled Kirby, and I found that I could buy a used one on ebay for cheap, the search was over.

I had an older pre-self propulsion Kirby years ago and passed it to a daughter when pushing it around became a chore. Still in service, still a chore to push on carpets.

I need self propulsion - my back hurts without it. Hoover self propulsion is uncomfortable - it jerks forward and back. My wife hates it. The Kirby self propulsion is a dream - smooth and natural.

At retail, Kirby is insanely priced; used on ebay, a bargain. Kirby vacs are so durable, that I did not question purchasing a used one.

Carpet vacuuming: Kirby excels. Picks up more than the Hoover.

Carpet shampooing: the Carpet Shampoo System (attachment) does a great job but is not as convenient as those dedicated home carpet "steam" cleaners. Again, those home "steam" cleaners are all plastic. I have spent many hours repairing Hoover "steam" cleaners and have trashed a few. I do not expect to be repairing the Kirby Carpet Shampoo System (attachment).

Hard floor cleaning: with the snap-on Hard Floor Pad it does a great job in open areas. The bulk of the vac prevents getting under those low tables, couches, etc. The Surface Nozzle, used with hose and wands reaches all, like a canister vac. My old Hoover could not disable the brush and just scattered debris on bare floors.

Canister mode: change the handle (easy), replace the floor head with the hose (not too bad), lug the vac around - a chore, but no worse than any other upright vac. I leave the upright handle in place and "drive" the vac to its canister work with the self-propulsion feature.

Kirby disadvantages: weight, bulk, procedure for converting between floor head and hose, maneuverability (particularly with full bag), no on-board tool storage.

Kirby advantages: quality, durability, superb self propulsion, attachments galore - including a carpet shampooer and a funky orbital sander/buffer/massager(??).

Great price, good product and fast shipping. I'd would recommand anyone to buy a vacuum from him. He responds very quickly to any questions you may have.

My kirby G4 vaccum cleaner is a very nice in good condition machine.
Really proud of it. It does a great job for the price it is an excellant deal and I am very happy with it so far.
I bought this for my Mom who is in her eighties.
I have the older heavier one and harder to push.
I was really proud when this one was lighter and easier to push for my Mom.
She loves it. In the last few years she bought a pile of vaccums from Walmart.
They all quit and blowed dust all over you.
This one is great and we know it will last for many years.
Just a great bargain.
Thanks,
Jessie

I have fairly new but cheap construction grade carpet that sloughs off fibers and a large, medium-length hair dog. I have struggled to stay ahead of the mess until this G4 Kirby arrived a few days ago. From the first single push across the carpet, this used machine has been worth every penny. It's powerful enough to do a great job on stairs with the hose, too. The unit I purchased came with all attachments, extra bags and the owner's manual. I wouldn't miss some of the minor attachments, but I will definitely get a lot of use out of the hose. It's not small or lightweight and, along with the attachments, takes up plenty of space in the closet, but those issues are less important to me than resolving my particular carpet problems. I'm thrilled to have it, and purchasing it through ebay was a couple hundred dollars cheaper than the local vacuum store.

We bought an old house and just have not been able to get the carpets cleaned. We have bought several different vacuums and nothing seems to get the job done. This model is 12-15 years old and it has made such a huge difference in just a few minutes of vacuuming.

I used to sell Kirby's and it is good to know that over a decade later they are still a great machine.

The carpet feels so good and I think I need to go and empty the bag already. :)

When I got this Kirby I was not sure how it would do as it was a used Kirby. But I love it. It has so much more suction that a standard vacuum. Picked up twice as much dirt and all on the first pass than my Bissell does. I Love it and would recommend it to anyone. I had a Kirby about 30 years ago and loved it. But when it died I could not afford another one. I bought one for my daughter also. She will be so much happier with it than her Hoover I am sure. Love it so much. And the attachments let me do so much more than a regular vacuum does.

I really am writing this to let all you people know that scottvacs is good stuff. I bought a 78 dollar Kirby G3 looked better in the pic then when I got it. At first I thought well you got taken on this one but NO. The vacuum is just like described old yes dinged up but works great. Scott had told the truth I love my 78$ Kirby its a steal this thing runs great sucks awesome the autodrive great everything about it. So if you decide to by a older beat vac off Scott and he says it runs good he means it. I would tell anyone to buy off Scotvacs. I could only imagine what is 200$ machines looks (NEW?)+ Really fast shippin WE GOT A WINNER HERE