I love these machines i bought one for my employer in a region that is built on glacial dust. the plastic machines last maybe 2 years.
the kirby i bought 16 years ago has need to be repaired however, it was done and at a price point that didn't justify just buying a new machine.
i love the hepa filtersa to they dont tear like the paper ones and keep the air much cleaner
JUST WISH THIS SELLER COULD BE CALLED ON THE PHONE
The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars if because they don’t have enough cardboard to fold over and lock into place. However, they are snugly fit and I am having no problems with my usage of the bags.
The best you can buy. Purchased mine in 2002 and still going strong. Ended up getting divorced in 2007 and didn't get the Kirby when I had to leave. In 2021, the ex-wife had not used it for years and was about to "throw it out of I didn't want it." I ran to get it. Took it to our local vacuum store to be looked at. Needed new belt and bags. Took it to my apartment and had to change the bag after one week. The comparison to those "cheap" $30 run of the mill vacs, well, there is no comparison. It has revived the carpet, made the place smell better, just, all around, you can't go wrong getting one of these. BEST ON THE PLANET.
My refurbished power nozzle for my Rainbow SE works like brand new! I am so happy I can clean again(yes I am one of those clean freaks 😅).