Kirby Sentria Upright Vacuum

STAY AWAY! This is the worst job recruiting scam ever, and the door-to-door sales that they make you do is technically illegal and could get you arrested by the cops! I responded to a Craigslist ad that said I could make a minimum of $2000 a month, training would be provided, no experience needed, etc. Since I was looking for a job, I thought, "might as well try" and applied for it. I was thrilled when they called me back and said I was accepted. Oh if only I knew what I was in for! First, they made me sit through 3 days of training. My job was to go around and show off the Kirby vacuum cleaner for customers that they have arranged appointments with. Work hours would vary a bit depending on appointments, but they would generally be from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evening. I would be working Mon-Sat. Throughout, they emphasized that I would be making at least $2k a month and that I could make even more on commission. Then came my first day on the job. At 10 in the morning I piled... Read more

Excellent as a vacuum cleaner though a bit heavy for an elderly person to handle. That's why the 3 stars. It's when the user gets into the attachments that life gets complex. levers must be turned in the correct sequence, parts moved, and that's just to attach the hose. The shampooer must be put together, then attached by mating exactly to the belt drive, levers turned hoses attached. were it not for the DVD, our Kirby would have been used as an anchor soon after we purchased it. Labels on parts are simply raised lettering without contrast. Perfect vision in both eyes is a good idea. How many people does it take to use all the features of a Kirby? - two. One to read the manual or watch the DVD and the other to do what is shouted at them. We'll probably keep ours until we're too feeble to push this weighty behemoth around as a vacuum. It does have a power drive, but it's still heavy. I do think I'll be looking for a home shampooer rather than go through the agony of setting up ... Read more