New Arrival!

[hooverwheelaway]

Initial Review...

Well, I've used it twice now. The Air-Way is Fantastic! I couldn't be happier. I do love the throwback to the purple color. And, it's amazes me how well it cleans!

The powerhead is wonderful. It's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and I think it's just as sturdy as the previous model... I can't believe how quietly it runs! The wooden brushroll and the quiet-drive belt really seem to do the trick. It also grooms the carpet very nicely-especially Mom's frieze. Oh, and it has rubberized rear wheels, too.

The hose is indeed crushproof, and swivels 360 degrees at the handle and 90 degrees at the machine. No telescopic wand.

The attachments are as cheap as they come. It's really too bad the Air-Way sold the dies for their original attachments. Those were really what made an Air-Way an Air-Way. I am probably going to order a set to go with this machine, from Air-Tec (who currently owns the dies).

Here are some pictures of the powerhead, taken apart.

http://www.automaticwasher.org/cgi-...EELAWAY.jpg&dir=/COLLECTIONS/HOOVERWHEELAWAY/

 

[hooverwheelaway]

The original attachments...

Here are some so-so pictures of the original attachments.. you get the idea.

http://www.air-tec.com/Products-Acessories.shtml

 

[maytagbear]

Oh, SO

pretty!

That is an awesome colour.

Enjoy.

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[petek]

Charlie, seeing as you're in the know of all things AirWay.. are they sold in Canada because like I said I've never seen one before?

 

[gansky1]

Beautiful machine and what a great power nozzle too. You'll have lots fun with this!
Can you snap a pic of the PN from the bottom?

 

[hooverwheelaway]

Already Done.

Click on link #1 above...

 

[urarachu]

Nice vacuum

I like the power switch on the vacuum is still metal...makes me smile

 

[tolivac]

Yes-I have one of those Air Way Centurions and love the machine-Mine has the "Panasonic" style power nozzle.Also you can DOUBLE the airflow of the Air Way vac by using the Filtrete style "Air Tec" bags in it-when I used the original Air Way Multilayer paper bag I got a reading of 3 on a Biard airflow meter.With the Air Tec Filtrete bag it was 6!There is a very slight discoloration on the white HEPA filter in the Air Way when you use the Filtrete bags in it.Mine is now sevral years old and I have lots of enjoyment from it.The cyclonic action and the bag cage allow you to COMPLETELY fill bags-the cage equalizes air pressure on the bag-you can then fill it more than on other canister vacs.I got the Air Tec Bags thru the Air Way dealer in Charlette,don't have the info with me at this time. Can get it for other Applianceville folks that would like to try the Air-Tec bags in the Air Way machines.

 

[gansky1]

There they are!

That is a nice powerhead! It's interesting they used that ribbed belt, just like a dryer belt, I'll bet it will last a long time. Thinner belt means less dead space and more cleaning. I'll bet it kicks a$$ with the suction from that machine. Very nice indeed!

 

[hooverwheelaway]

I used it again!

Yesterday afternoon... I vacuumed the entire house! I'm more and more amazed at how easy it is to use! This is really the first time I've used an Air-Way for cleaning my whole house, and I just can't get over how wonderful it is! Thanks again, Charlie! And it's so quiet!