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When I was a teenager, back in the late '70s, we had a Winnebago that had a central vacuum, but we never used it. Car salesman that he...

I like most brands, though I do understand that. I love some machines, and doon't hate others.

Wow! Re-reading that thread from almost a decade ago was a real trip. I ended up totally losing interest in that machine after I...

Sounds like a great piece of kitsch, especially for a Southerner like me. It's also terribly politically incorrect by today's very...

Are you sure it's the correct belt? That would be the first thing to check. I've never had a D50, but on the Kirbys I've had, the oldest...

I love my Sidekicks, and I have seen this issue with third party hoses reported more than once in the past, but it hasn't been that big...

I've never found anything like that in a vacuum cleaner, but when I was in high school, I worked briefly at a car wash, vacuuming...

Those things are pretty easy to find on eBay, either as separate parts or as a unit. I have a gray Heritage II bag, minus the 'innards'...

I do love finding those dirt cheap thrift store deals. I've gotten a few deals like that, including a Legend 2 for $10 that had needed...

At about age three or four, I became fascinated with our Lewyt canister. It was the model that was shaped like a fireplug, had a bright...

That's a great find for sure. I had no idea Sanitaire marketed a version of the Eureka canisters. It definitely shares significant DNA...

My only experience with a 'Metro' is one of their Electrolux rebuilds. Same company. I've got an old LX that went through their facility...

Welcome! I agree they just don't make 'em like they used to. My collection is mostly Electrolux, Kirby, and Eureka/Sanitaire.

Thanks for the support and suggestions, but it's now a moot point. The receiver went back to Goodwill last night. I just know my own...

I've done some additional testing and have confirmed the problem is with the receiver and it's more than just a dead spot on the knob...