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Check the fan for anything abnormal. When a fan becomes unbalanced it makes a motor sound like it’s running fast and loud. With the high rpm’s of vacuum motors the fan is quite often the culprit of a screaming motor.

Nice! It's rare to find an early Fury in low mile condition. I like the trim color too, it gives it more character than the regular black in my opinion. Fantom vacuums are really interesting machines, lots of history there and very unique styling.

Thanks Huskyvacs: that's a good idea. I've been wanting to learn how to sew so maybe I'll get a sewing machine and give it a try. Hoover706: Thanks! It was suprising to find something all original like this! Happy new year to you too! Lesinutah: yes,I live near Ogden. This vacuum was found...

I found this 1920s Clements the other day at an estate sale. The bag is torn but everything looks original. Its always fun to find something this old.

Amazing, I bet it would sell for over $1,000 on Ebay.

Cool handheld, I have a Fedelco Upright that is currently my oldest vacuum.

Nice, I once refurbished one. I can't believe how easily the shroud clogs on these. One of the worst cyclonic systems ever in my opinion haha.

Nice, reminds me of my profile photo. I think that model is possibly my all time favorite vacuum.

Thanks for the awesome videos Vaclab. It's great to see the science confirm what I have experienced in person regarding the performance of certain vacuums. No wonder my direct air vacuums clean better than our Miele, Dyson, Shark,Sebo, ect.

Could someone post proof that suction helps to maintain airflow through carpet? (other than "Vacuum Facts" videos)

I'm sad to hear this news. Hoover convertibles are the vacuum that got me interested in vacuums as a hobby. In a way they have been a big part of my life. They will always have a special place in my collection.

You can also use Eureka style RD belts with a convertible. In thick carpet they slip a little but they last a long time. Some of the convertible belts break after a very short period of time.

I believe that the plastic fans from later convertibles will fit the metal based models. My model 69 had a plastic fan in it when I bought it. I put a metal one back in. They fit the same.

Awesome! Those are some of the best cleaning vacuums ever in my opinion.

You both seem to enjoy the performance and reliability of good bagged vacuum cleaners. Why is there such a disagreement? Vaclab seems to show bagged vacuums are great. Performance reviews seems to show bagged vacuums are great.