Kirby - Sentria II Home Cleaning System
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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"used kirby for pet hair"
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"It's about forty years old and still sucks!"
"The Kirby would beat them all in a sand test"
"it outperforms 90% of vacuums on the market. ... you will be hard-pressed to beat the performance without spending over a thousand dollars."
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"I still have the Kirby my grandma bought brand new in 1970."
"I have not needed to buy a vacuum since 1997 when I got a Kirby. ... I've treated it pretty rough and it just keeps going."
"Once you understand the machine, you’ve got something that’ll last you a lifetime."
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"you can find dirt cheap if you re okay with pre owned."
"You can get a used Kirby for $150 or so."
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"they’re built to last and to be fixed by the owner Instead of tossed after a few years."
"you could replace the belts for a couple dollars."
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"Exactly!!"
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"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."
"getting stressed out about the whole process of plugging in, lifting, storing the giant Kirby and not vacuuming at all in the end."
"they're too heavy"
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"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."
"stairs can be a haste"
"they're too heavy"
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"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."
"getting stressed out about the whole process of plugging in, lifting, storing the giant Kirby and not vacuuming at all in the end."
"they're too heavy"
I agree with the weight issue but you can't beat the quality. Just picked up another Sentria II. I keep one on each floor of my two story house.
r/BuyItForLife • These are the most recommended vacuum cleaners on Reddit (r/VacuumCleaners VS others) as of Jan 2025 ->I love my sanitaire vacuum but I still use my Kirby as well. It mostly depends on the job i'm doing.
r/VacuumCleaners • Why no Kirby’s? ->Tenho um sentria. Resolve o problema dos pelos na roupa que é uma maravilha
r/CasualPT • Aspiradores para pessoal com animais em casa ->Thought this would be a fun discussion. My favorite is currently my Kirby Senria for a really good clean. Quick pick ups.... Shark Vertex pro Favorite mop Tineco 5 breeze Things I hated... Titan T9500 Every other shark I've owned Bissel crosswave
r/VacuumCleaners • Favorite and least favorite vacuum cleaners ->I absolutely love my Kirby, but I just got a Riccar and it so much smoother and easier to use. But I still love my Kirby and I feel like it cleans better.
r/VacuumCleaners • Why no Kirby’s? ->Kirby. You can usually find them cheap second hand. The newer models will be self propelled. Though Kirby is a hefty built vacuum. Honestly anything with a bag should be good. You will have much less maintenance with a bag.
r/VacuumCleaners • Best vacuums for pet hair on carpet ->My husband bought a v15 Dyson with all the attachments. It's nice but emptying the bin after every other use is annoying. Cleaning the after filter is messy and annoying. Blowing out the cyclone part of the filter is messy AF. And for people who live in apartments or similar would be impossible. However my Kirby is self propelled and I get about 2-3 months on a bag. Belts last forever and it has huge amounts of suction. Like it lifts the carpet up kind of suction. And I don't have to worry about running out of battery or hurting the battery.
r/VacuumCleaners • Why Are Bagged Vacuums Making a Comeback? ->I don’t know if you’ve considered self propelled vacuums. The Kirby is the one I have, a professionally refurbished one so I paid around $200 (every part that could be replaced or repaired was and the machine was polished and sanitized), but it’s not the only one out there. It’s heavy, but the self propelled feature makes it very easy to use. Plus, it’s great for people with allergy and lung issues. I have a primary immunodeficiency that causes lung issues and an autoimmune condition that saps my energy. No fragrances needed, because the filtration in the OEM bags keeps the odors in that well. The only thing that’s a pain in the butt is if I have to carry it up or down the stairs, but the tech drive makes it very easy to push and pull. Maybe others on here can suggest other self propelled vacuums that also have great filtration. I don’t sell vacuums, so my knowledge on all the brands out there is limited.
r/VacuumCleaners • Best cordless stick vacuum for lung issues ->My first choice is Kirby. I don't understand others' posts implying they aren't reliable. Mine is 40 years old and probably has another 60 years left. Plastic crap, Dyson and Shark, is just that. Crap. Panasonic commercial vacuums have been a standard for many years.
r/BuyItForLife • Best vacuum cleaner currently? ->As well, a Kirby is probably the best carpet cleaning Vacuum made. It’s just antiquated.
r/VacuumCleaners • Kirby vs Sebo D4 ->I love kirby vacuums. You can get a used one for a steal.
r/BuyItForLife • Which vacuum should I go with for an apartment that’s mostly medium pile carpet? ->Bought my Kirby in 1987....still use it today. Well, not today.
r/VacuumCleaners • It is time for a new vacuum cleaner, and now that I am almost 40 I will not be buying it from Walmart. Suggestions?! ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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