Kirby - Ultimate G Diamond Edition
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Last updated: Dec 10, 2025 Scoring
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"used kirby for pet hair"
"cleans carpets very well"
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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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"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."
"you can find dirt cheap if you re okay with pre owned."
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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."
"The only drawback is the weight."
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"getting stressed out about the whole process of plugging in, lifting, storing the giant Kirby and not vacuuming at all in the end."
"You do NOT want a Kirby if you have stairs - trust me."
"The only drawback is the weight."
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"their fan is susceptible to damage"
"The silicone seal in the fan chamber eventually wears out"
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"both Kirbys and Sanitaire Traditions have low water lift so they can leave a lot of heavy particles behind."
The best vacuum is whatever vacuum is your favorite. Mine is (currently) my Kirby Ultimate G Diamond Edition. Is it a perfect vacuum? Absolutely not. It’s heavy, bulky, awkward to use, and they don’t clean as well as Kirby want you to believe. But it’s built to last a lifetime, cleans carpets very well, does above floor cleaning somewhat okay, and to me have a very pleasant sound.
r/VacuumCleaners • What's the best vacuum currently in existence, price not relevant? ->I have two Kirby’s, one from the the mid 00’s and one from the 90’s. I also have a Dyson Ball animal from 2010-ish. All three of them are still going strong. The only drawback is the weight.
r/BuyItForLife • These are the most recommended vacuum cleaners on Reddit (r/VacuumCleaners VS others) as of Jan 2025 ->Get a used Kirby off marketplace, eBay or Craigslist... Any g series will function nearly identically... It is not a wet vac, dry only... No liquid should go in the tank when using the shampooer
r/VacuumCleaners • Kirby wet dry vaccum ->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?! ->They have a predatory sales model and they're nowhere near worth the price they sell new for. They're a pain in the ass to do anything with but carpet vacuuming, they need belt replacements once or twice a year, and the filtration is subpar.
r/VacuumCleaners • The reason brands like Sebo and Miele get recommended ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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