Kirby Tradition

by Thomas
(Durango, CO)

I've had a Kirby Tradition vacuum cleaner (late 70s) in my mom's side of family since 1996. I took it with me when I moved to Colorado.

Back in 1994, my mom was laid off from work and the Kenmore vacuum cleaner we had for the past few years had bailed out on us too may times. We knew a ton of friends / family that are / were in the Kirby cult but my mom couldn't afford a brand new Kirby.

She did manage to get her hands on a Kirby Tradition vacuum in 1995. Although it was in need of repair, we had it rebuilt for about 100 bucks.

The Kirby is still in good shape today, despite a dog destroying the electric cord. I have also tuned it up so it can use hepa filter bags. I got a good feeling it'll last a couple more decades.