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An Aerus Dilemma When I got into selling Electrolux now Aerus I was taught several things, don't be a money man but be an honest salesman, ( meaning don't charge more than the customer needs). I was taught : If you go a long distance to sell be willing to go back for them if they need service...

My Father was a service man for Hoover company in the early 50's. 3 in 1 oil was what was used by Hoover repairmen at the time to oil their bearings. In our shop we have been using it for over 67 years.

Your Silverado came out mid way thru the run. The handle changed to an extra handle for pickup. The Olympia One was the same way. The first Silverado came out at the same time as the Shuttle Enterprise. That was the theme of the kick off meeting. On your Silverado I saw the setting at 3 bars...

Saniway was fist named Kingston , then Germatron, Saniway and later sold as Royal. Made in Bronson, Michigan by Douglas Manufacturing. Great Machine.

G-4 Are Carbon brushes wired right?

Flour test is not new by a long shot. You are using 1) a Jute back style carpet. Most carpet have a moisture seal to prevent water (Hot Water extraction) from going thru the carpet. The test was shown over 60 years ago. One thing you can do is if had a soiled carpet back then was show how a...

Rust I would use Naval Jelly. Stops the rust. and can help removal.

12 foot electric hose is available for Aerus Guardian Platinum.

Aerus production is still US made and Bristol not closed.

Why go to outsource. The thing is economics. What I will bring up is true and false to give you an idea of what goes on in companies. You have a 1 million square foot factory building. In side you have Plants A,B, C,D, E ,and F. Each plant area makes a different system. If the company loses...

I know the whole story they told at the time but can not divulge it as it is confidential information and don't want sued.

In 1968 Electrolux was purchased by Consolidated Foods which became known as Sara Lee. In 1971 Electrolux AB approached Sara Lee about buying Electrolux USA back and Sara Lee declined. Thus to return to the North American Market, they looked around and approached Eureka. Sara Lee took...

Aerus production of cleaners is still in Bristol,Va. And as far as I know that is USA.

Super J went into the O-1 , then the Silverado. The big change were to the power nozzles and cosmetics.

Silverado motor Silverado motors were the same as O-1. The motor you show is a replacement motor that came out when the motors changed to DJ style motor. How do I know? I was a service manager when motors were replaced in the older models.My Silverado which was the last style made with the P/N5...