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Thanks for the info! I took the machine apart and inspected the brushes, they seem fine. Plugged it in while I had it apart and it fired right up. Could it have overheated? It was on for less than a minute when it shut off.

I have a Hoover Concept One Model U3315. I use it daily, and while using it this morning it simply shut off. There was a faint burning smell and I have a feeling the motor has died. Is this fixable? Or should I begin my search for a replacement Concept One?

Funny Just found this! One of the other models in the ad I think. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-GE-General-Electric-Model-AVF26-Vacuum-Cleaner-/220816226525?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3369ac38dd

. Thanks for the ad! I actually bought this on ebay, believe it or not, about 10 years ago. At the time, I didn't realize that they were pretty rare, I just liked the way it looked. :)

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As far as I can tell the bag is original. Below is a picture of the patents on the bag. I'm guessing this is a post-war model? Late 40's? I bought it about 10 years ago.

GE AVF17A and Hand Vac AVH45

Both are used daily, and have been for as long as I can remember :)

I have a similar model My daily driver! Loud as hell, but does a good job. :) Mine is from 01/89.

At the liquidation sale after the Sahara closed in Las Vegas. 65 dollars each.

Thought this was a neat ad :)

This is a fun topic :) I use a Hoover Concept One for everthing. My mother uses a Royal 603 and a Concept One. Both grandparents had concept one's. My sister lives in china, so who knows what she is using!