Recent content by kirbylux77

Antoine, not necessarily. If I remember correctly, wasn't the first Compact C2 model designed to be used with just the cloth bag? I think it was the next model that Interstate introduced the paper bag. Louvac - look through the archives for old posts on the Compact, that will give you a clue...

I believe the Aerus Guardian Platinum/Lux Intelligence should be discontinued anyways. This model has been a HUGE headache for Aerus Electrolux! Inferior bags at the start, circuit boards blowing out, poor quality plastics being used in the canister - what else can possibly go wrong on this...

I would think there might have been a hollow metal barrel that went over the pin? Just a guess.

Cheeky circumvention eh Vacuum Facts? Seems like Dyson's take on this is the cheeky one, and doesn't make sense! The Panasonic design looks like it would "eject" the hair right into the middle into the suction path. I bet it would do a much more efficient job of eliminating hair wrap than the...

Dan, are you wanting to replace the brush strips so you can keep using the same neck and use the parking spot on the back of the Miele? If so, bad news - I don't think Miele has ever made replacement brush strips available for these floor brushes. And they are discontinued to buy separately -...

Antoine, the Electrolux 2100 & LE is one of my favorite Electrolux models of all time! Everything you need without any fancy features that don't really contribute to ease of use or better cleaning performance. And cheap bags & filters & easy to maintain. Alex - Gary's right, I have never heard...

Daniel, Direct Air Uprights are naturally a bit noisier than clean air uprights due to the fact everything goes through the fan. However, I would strongly suggest checking the fan and making sure it is intact. If the blades are broken or chipped, that could account for the increased noise.

Kenny, I agree with you entirely on that! Plus anyone that would call a Singer-made upright "heavy duty" is seriously delusional, considering how poorly made they were!

Amtraksebo1997, I think you're making the right call to shelve the project. If you're planning on moving out in a couple years and your Mom wants to tear the house down and rebuild eventually, what's the point? What I would suggest doing is, wait until you move out on your own, then buy a really...

I can confirm the Kenmore variant did exist. I knew a guy in the mid 90's that had that exact same Kenmore! But it is rare though - that's the ONLY ONE I have seen, have only seen the much more common Singer and Kenmore Twin Fan uprights.

Thanks for the reply Wilson. If it's just the fans that have become damaged, take it into a vac shop that rebuilds motors. They can order and install new fans for it, and while they have it apart can check and replace the bearings and replace the carbon brushes. Those 2 speed 3 and 4 wire Ametek...

Welcome to Vacuumland Battleborn! Very nice Hoover Concept Two you have there. The Hoover Concept uprights are regarded as one of the best cleaning uprights by most collectors. Make sure you use that with Hoover HEPA Cloth A or Y bags though so you don't spew dust in the air. Welcome and look...

John, I extend my sympathies and condolences to you on your Uncle's death.

Oops. I forgot the link to the Filter Queen refurbishing company! https://www.filterqueenservice.com.au/

Wilson, If you have the original bill of sale and the paperwork in the husband's name, I would contact Filter Queen in America, explain the situation to them and see if they have a headquarters in Australia that can help you out and honor the warranty. I also found through a Google search what...