Kirby Vacuum - G5 Upright Vacuum Review

I have a Kirby G5, a replacement for a Kirby G3.  I wouldn't have purchased the G5 if not for the great job the G3 did.  I didn't get rid of the G3, I use it now for cleaning my rentals and it still works great!  Kirbys are fairly expensive but you can't beat them for doing a thorough cleaning job.  The list of attachements that come with them or can be purchased separately is almost endless.  I love the fact that it has a forward, reverse and neutral transmission.  It's designed to do all levels of floors and the button is foot-operated so I don't have to bend over to adjust it.  The biggest drawback is its weight, Kirbys are notoriously heavy.

I also like the fact it has a HEPA filter (Micron Magic HEPA filtration) and it picks up everything along the edges of the walls.  I can also use it with the attachments to shampoo the carpet or upholstery, hook up the hose to clean out the car or stairs and remove the handle to use the main machine as a hand-held vac.  I won't buy another type of vacuum even though the Kirby is 10 times the cost of one I could buy at Wal-Mart.  I've tried them, twice, and took them back.  That's when I bought the second Kirby.  I also have a really OLD Kirby that a tenant left behind.  The part of the handle that holds it upright no longer works but everything else still does!  I'm going to sell that one and should get a good price for it since most people understand the value of a Kirby.