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Our vacuum cleaner expert experienced the Kirby sales demo undercover and received the Kirby vacuum cleaner and sent it to our independent testing laboratory so that we can provide you with inside information about Kirby products and whether they are worth buying.

Kirby vacuum cleaners are only sold through confidential home demonstrations. They are very expensive, and some people have complained to us about aggressive sales strategies and buying pressure. However, such an expensive thing can do amazing work, right? We set out to understand whether Kirby vacuum cleaners are really worth the money.

Kirby refuses to sell models directly to us, so our vacuum cleaner experts set up a Kirby vacuum cleaner sales demo anonymously to learn more about Kirby's statement for his Kirby Avalir vacuum cleaner. We then sent Kirby to our test laboratory to see how effective it is compared to the high-street vacuum cleaner, which costs only a fraction of its cost. 

In this guide, we explain what you might pay, what to expect in the demo, and how these statements differ from our independent testing of hundreds of vacuum cleaners. In addition, what did we reveal? Members who have experienced the demo or bought a Kirby vacuum cleaner have to say something. 

We paid £1,100 for the Kirby vacuum cleaner, but it took more than an hour to drop to this price after an initial price of £2,500 was dazzling. 

After investigating with which? For members with Kirby vacuum cleaners, the lowest price we can confirm is £950. Therefore, if you are obsessed with Kabi, please try not to pay more.

-The price we paid for the Kirby vacuum cleaner

During the sales demonstration, our vacuum cleaner expert was told that trading his existing vacuum cleaner would help reduce costs, and also provided a payment plan to share Kirby's costs in a more manageable time. However, please pay attention to this option, as it will significantly increase the overall cost of the vacuum when it is paid off. 

At the price we paid, Kirby's price was almost three times that of the second most expensive vacuum cleaner we tested, and 1,000 pounds more expensive than the cheapest Best Buy vacuum cleaner you could buy. If this sounds too steep to you, try the best vacuum cleaners we have selected to get a cheaper alternative that has been cleaned up in our rigorous vacuum test.

In the sales demonstration received by our vacuum cleaner experts, there were many statements about the vacuum cleaner, which exceeded its so-called exemplary cleaning ability. We are very interested in testing in our laboratory. Below, we break down some key propositions.

The sales presentation paid special attention to Kirby’s excellent choice for allergy sufferers, but our laboratory tests on competitor’s high-street vacuum cleaners showed that you don’t necessarily need to spend a lot of money to buy a vacuum cleaner that can keep dust and dirt locked, and Not leak them back into your home. We have tested vacuum cleaners that cost less than £150, and they retain almost all the fine dust and allergens they inhale, and they also get an excellent vacuum score. 

At some point during the Kirby sales presentation, you may be taken upstairs to Kirby to deal with the dust and dirt trapped in the area of ​​the mattress. You may be shocked by the number of fine particles Kirby can remove from the mattress. Although this demonstration may be eye-opening, it is more useful as a reminder to vacuum regularly than anything else. You can use any vacuum cleaner to do this, so you don't have to buy Kirby for this job. 

In our Kirby sales demonstrations, vacuum cleaners from other brands—especially the high-end brand Dyson—are often considered inferior to Kirby Avalir vacuum cleaners. 

Dyson vacuum cleaners are the next most expensive brand, and the 2017 model is priced at 500 pounds for the purchase of top products. Dyson also claims to have market-leading suction power, and some of the vacuum cleaners in this series have passed the asthma and allergy certification of Allergy Standards Ltd., so these are important statements for Kirby.

Our rigorous laboratory testing allows us to compare all brands of vacuum cleaners under fair laboratory conditions. We can tell you how the Kirby vacuum cleaner compares to other vacuum cleaners, including: 

Which one to sign in? Members can visit our independent vacuum cleaner reviews and learn exactly how Kirby compares to more than 150 other vacuum cleaners including the Dyson series. Not a member yet? Which one to join? Access this content and all our comments immediately.

Kirby doubles as a carpet cleaner, and it can also reverse the airflow to blow out air to complete tasks such as inflatable mattresses. It also has an ultra-fine needle attachment that compresses air into a powerful ejector, which Kirby says can be used for tasks such as clearing kitchen drains. These multitasking options are another benefit used to justify the price.

However, it is not the only multifunctional vacuum cleaner. Some Numatic and Vax models are wet and dry vacuum cleaners that have carpet cleaning attachments and absorb wet spills. It is also worth considering that adding more features can make the product easier to use. 

In our Kirby sales promotion, another impressive statement is that Kirby vacuum cleaners will be more durable than all competitors.

When do we ask which? Members who own Kirby tell us about their experience, and many people do mention that they have owned it for a long time-some up to 25 years and require only a few repairs. 

But you don't need Kirby to guarantee the life of your vacuum cleaner. Every year, we ask which of the thousands? Members told us about their experience of using the vacuum cleaner, including how long it lasted and whether it needs repairs. We use this unique research and our years of test data to understand which brands are the most reliable and how long the vacuum cleaner lasts. 

According to our 2016 member survey, vacuum cleaners are generally reliable.

Our data shows that, on average, vacuum cleaners are a very reliable product. Only 25% of upright vacuum cleaners have any type of failure after 9 years, while less than 20% of drum vacuum cleaners in the same period. The reliability of vacuum cleaners varies from brand to brand, but if you choose carefully, you can reasonably expect that you can buy a vacuum cleaner that is at least 10 years old or longer. Even if you change the vacuum cleaner multiple times, the cost over a 25-year period may be cheaper.

Use our guide to the most reliable vacuum cleaner brands to make sure you choose a brand with a proven track record in manufacturing reliable products. 

Which question unanimously posed a question? Members who have Kirby provide Kirby vacuum cleaner service on a regular basis. 

Many of our members mentioned that this service is often provided once a year to highlight the need for expensive new parts. We have collected many examples of using this service as an opportunity to up-sell to customers. 

Therefore, it is important to note that the financial expenditure for your Kirby vacuum cleaner may not end with the first purchase, and if you choose to receive annual service, you may need to make further payments. 

The regular maintenance of any vacuum cleaner is essential to maintain the cleaning effect and keep it in good working condition, but in general, it is a simple task that does not require an expert. The key things to remember are:

Our reliability data shows that, in any case, vacuum cleaners are often a very reliable product and do not require regular maintenance and replacement of new parts. 

We collected the opinions of nearly 50 members who own Kirby vacuum cleaners, and the responses can be said to be mixed. 

We received many responses praising Kirby's longevity and cleaning ability, because we received complaints about aggressive sales behavior and a certain bitterness of being pressured by such an expensive purchase.

“We’ve been using Kirby vacuum cleaners for 25 years. Cleaners are expensive, and so is the annual service, although this includes any new parts and ensures that the cleaner stays in good condition. I’m particularly fascinated by the beautiful engineering, although the vacuum cleaner is heavy to lift. But in use, it has a motorized propulsion, which greatly reduces the workload. We have always been very satisfied with its performance. It is also very good at carpet shampoo.

"This is of course the worst sales experience we have ever had, and I know other people feel the same way. However, it is indeed a good dinner talk film, and we have been laughing ever since.

"Unless you solve it yourself, it is expensive to buy and does require repair, but it does save me a few other cleaning supplies that I am grateful for." It is definitely not for everyone, but I am a big fan of it.

"In hindsight, I can see how my husband and I were manipulated to agree to purchase the system, and were even arranged to call someone in the office who can offer discounts-it is said that this is a particularly nice person, like My husband is a veteran. I still can’t figure out how we divided up £1,800, but we did it! I have used the vacuum cleaner less than a dozen times since I bought it because it’s good for people my age (67 years) Too heavy and bulky for people.

"This is a very good cleaner that cleans the carpet very well. However, to use the hose, the front part must be disassembled to install the hose, which requires some effort. I keep complaining that I want my Dyson Come back! We now have an upstairs cleaner who can save it from dragging it up every time!"

Some people like the multi-tasking capabilities of Kirby vacuum cleaners and their heavy-duty design. But even if it is the best vacuum cleaner, we think there is still a lot of money spent on vacuum cleaners, especially when there are excellent, cheaper, high-street options without home sales strategies.