Kirby Vacuum - G4

Kirby Vacuum - G4 Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.00 of 5 (by 12 users)



Kirby Vacuum - G4 Review Summary

The majority of reviewers are finding the Kirby Vacuum G4 to be a "solid, old-fashioned sweeper built to work and last." They do note that it's very heavy, but don't find it to be much of a problem since it's self-propelled. Despite it being self-propelled , it's "not the most user-friendly machine, but it does a great job picking up the dirt." While some worried about making this huge investment on a Kirby vacuum after borrowing a friend's when their Kirby was broken, they found "it pick up nothing compared to the Kirby!" Reviewers not that the G4 "picks up everything but paperclips, and is very easy to push." Overall, they want everyone to know, "It sucks good."

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83% 83% of people recommend Kirby Vacuum - G4 17% of people don't recommend Kirby Vacuum - G4 17%
 

Kirby Vacuum - G4 Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
FEB
28
2009
I got my Kirby from my mother, who fell for the sales pitch from the "nice young man" who showed up at her door one morning. Turns out it was too much vacuum for her; the machine is heavy, and she lives in a tiny little house that's packed with furniture. I traded her my little light plastic Panasonic,... read full review »
reviewer 2009 Writer
neat freak

jillian32311
Louisville, KY
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
OCT
30
2008
I have a Kirby G4. I have had it about a year and I like it. I actually got it for free from a friend who was getting rid of it. It has very strong suction and does a great job on edges against a wall or whatever. Also, it is self propelled so the fact that it's so heavy doesn't matter as much. I still... read full review »
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too busy to make beds, a woman

cassandrat2001
Delaware, OH
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Kirby Vacuum - G4 Ratings and Reviews

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a homeowner

FEB
16
2008

I used to have a hard time telling door to door sales people no so obviously I bought the Kirby G4. It was about 10 or 11 years ago and it was about $1200 I believe. We made payments on it and eventually paid it off. For a while I thought I made a bad decision in paying so much for a vacuum. But about a year ago the fan housing unit busted because my kids thought it would pick of everything (which it basically does but over time it realizes it is being abused lol). I borrowed a friend's vacuum and it picks up NOTHING compared to the Kirby! I couldn't afford to get it fixed for a while so I suffered...

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5 star rating
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k5683
Peck, MI



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a homeowner, a cat owner, Practical Cleaner, looking for durability

DEC
29
2007
The kirby vacuum is a very heavy machine but that makes it very durable.Not the most user friendly machine but it does a great job picking up the dirt.Once you know how to do the maintaince on the vac it really is a good machine.The only vac I've ever owned that picks of sand like cat litter without sand blasting you as it spits it out the back of the machine.The drive assist does help with the weight and manuvering.
4 star rating
lisazrtrcv99
Pennsville, NJ



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messy

JUL
9
2008
I hate this vaccum, Heavy, expensive, replacement bags and belts expensive. Cleans just like a $30 vaccum. Definatley do not suggest. Trying to sell mine.
2 star rating
tinandbri03
Deltona, FL



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practical, cost conscious, neat freak, a homeowner, a dog owner, a green thumb, picking up after pets

MAR
13
2009

Kirby is the best vacuum I have ever used.  It is a bit heavy but it is also self-propelled, both forwards and backwards.  Bags are about $2 a piece but are quite large and have micro filtration.  I bought mine on Craigslist for $100 and it had all the accessories including the zipbrush which is excellent at pet hair removal on upholstery.  I have used the carpet shampooer and the carpet is dry in 2 hours NOT 2 days.  My mother in law has her Kirby now for over 30 years and it still runs!  HIGHLY recommend. 


5 star rating
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Wiesia
Grand Rapids, MI



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neat freak, a homeowner, Mr. Fix-it, a green thumb, picking up after pets

SEP
10
2008
My Kirby G4 is at least 10 years old, and although it may be built like a Sherman tank, it just keeps on sucking!  Wouldn't trade it for any that I've seen yet!  In the past 10 or so years, I've replaced the belt a few times, and the wheels once...other than that, it's been pretty much maintenance free...and I use it very regularly.  I have no complaints.  It's been extremely reliable.  I even use it to vacuum my gararge!
5 star rating
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u696713
Harbor Beach, MI



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Rated on October 27, 2008

5 star rating
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CTPATT
Dallas, GA



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picking up after pets

JUL
10
2009

All Kirby vacuums are a horrible scam. They claim to have awesome warranties, yet to get the outrageously priced vacuum fixed costs as much as replacing it with an efficient vacuum. DON'T fall into the scam. 


1 star rating
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lalala1987
Los Angeles, CA



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a homeowner, on a strict budget

APR
11
2009

My mother-in-law told me she was fed-exing her old Kirby vacuum to us. Why would i want an old vacuum cleaner??? All I can say now is that its the best gift i have ever received!!! I have never used a vacuum with the power of a kirby. we have had it for over two years now, and never have to buy bags. You just empty it from the bottom and there is a 'scraper' to scrape the bag clean. I finally learned how to use the attachments, and it really makes couches and chairs look new and fresh. We had to buy a new belt, and i was cringing at thinking how much it would cost, but it was only $3.25!!! There...

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5 star rating
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goodchristkathy
Los Lunas, NM



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Mr. Fix-it, picking up after pets

SEP
25
2008
This vacuum is amazing!  It picks up everything but paperclips and its very easy to push.  It has a carpet shampooer which is also amazing, and works better than expensive carpet cleaning companies!  I also blew up an air matress and a swimming pool with my vacuum.  The only bad thing about this sweeper is that it is extremely heavy and my wife is unable to carry it up the stairs.  Overall, kirby is a great sweeper, and I'll never go back to a cheap vacuum!
4 star rating
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RikTom1960
Brentwood, TN



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a homeowner, picking up after pets, a bargain hunter

APR
10
2009

My Kirby is a hand-me-down from my brother. I don't know how old it is, but by the looks of it (gray), it's several years old. Kirby is heavy -- no doubt -- but he is the best doggone vacuum cleaner! He sucks up everything!!! And I'm always satisfied with the results. :]


5 star rating
moonith
Torrance, CA



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