Recent content by marc

Hi all, I have just acquired a fairly scruffy but mechanically good Hoover Constellation 862 in Pink and was wondering if anyone new what the pink colour was called for colour match purposes ? Cheers Marc.

Well, I have learned a lot about this vacuum. The problem was not up front at all. The problem is that the contacts in the housing for the cord recoil were very dirty, and there is a small crack in the center of the cover where the contacts are mounted. I bent the contacts to give them a bit...

Well, I took the front cover all apart and it really was pretty clean. Everything seems to be functioning normal, but I still could not turn on the vacuum until I slam the front door really hard and then it takes off. Now after I get it to run by slamming the door, it's good for the rest of...

I had that one coming!! LOL. Thanks for the information. I will take it apart tomorrow and clean it. It's been a great vacuum and never had any problems until now. thanks all.

I am having trouble turning on my Electrolux 1521. I believe it is a Marquis model, it is brown and tan. We have tried several bags and this has been on going for a few weeks now. The only way to get it to start is to push the power on button and then open the bag door and slam it shut. Is...