What Do I Have?

I have a new Electrolux 2nd-hand store find and am wondering what it is. Clearly the base vacuum is an Electrolux Automatic F. But what about the cord winder? From the color mismatch, it does not seem to be a part of the original vacuum.

Questions:

1. Is this a cord winder that was installed afterwards or from a different Electrolux model? Are the hose and cord original?
2. The floor/carpet brush is stuck onto a wand and I cannot remove it. Pushing the release lever and twisting with all my strength doesn't separate them. Any suggestions on how to get them apart or are they now permanently attached?

Thanks!

You have a model G Hospital model. Regular model G was turquoise blue.

Vacerator - That is NOT a Hospital G! Clearly, as the poster says, it is a Automatic F with some upgrades.

Abobotek - Those parts are definitely replacement parts. Since your flip over floor tool does not match, I would suspect that someone scrapped a Automatic E and added the floor tool and cord rewinder to improve the vacuum.

One of the advantages of Electrolux is that many parts, attachments and bags can work with several models. The upholstery nozzle is from XXX or LX,cordwinder is from AE, floor nozzle from Mo G, crevice tool and hose are generic but should work well. For stuck nozzle stand wand up and use WD-40 or similar,let sit, come back later and twist or tap gently. Are you familiar with the rug/floor nozzle and dusting brush each having 2 sides?

You may be able to free the floor tool from the wand by running the hottest water your faucet has over the connection until everything is good and hot,or pour boiling water on it at the connection. Sometimes getting things hot can get them to loosen up. Not 100% but works often enough to be worth a try.
If that fails maybe try some Liquid Wrench or similar penetrating oil.

rugsucker said:

One of the advantages of Electrolux is that many parts, attachments and bags can work with several models. The upholstery nozzle is from XXX or LX,cordwinder is from AE, floor nozzle from Mo G, crevice tool and hose are generic but should work well. For stuck nozzle stand wand up and use WD-40 or similar,let sit, come back later and twist or tap gently. Are you familiar with the rug/floor nozzle and dusting brush each having 2 sides?

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Thank you for the detailed information, rugsucker. It seems that I have a quiet, well-functioning high-quality Frankenvac rather than a collector's piece. While I expected high quality based on the use of metal and overall build quality, the low noise and good suction were a pleasant surprise!

cheesewonton said:

You may be able to free the floor tool from the wand by running the hottest water your faucet has over the connection until everything is good and hot,or pour boiling water on it at the connection. Sometimes getting things hot can get them to loosen up. Not 100% but works often enough to be worth a try.
If that fails maybe try some Liquid Wrench or similar penetrating oil.

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Thanks for the tips, cheesewonton. I had tried using a heat gun, first removing the vinyl from the locking tab. It got over the boiling point of water and I still couldn't twist it using a strap wrench on the wand. Penetrating oil is next! Or I could just leave it; with 4 wand sections, having one permanently on the floor tool is juat an inconveniece and this mish-mash of parts from different models is nor a collector piece.

abobotek said:

Thanks for the tips, cheesewonton. I had tried using a heat gun, first removing the vinyl from the locking tab. It got over the boiling point of water and I still couldn't twist it using a strap wrench on the wand. Penetrating oil is next! Or I could just leave it; with 4 wand sections, having one permanently on the floor tool is juat an inconveniece and this mish-mash of parts from different models is nor a collector piece.

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Heat guns are kind of wimpy. I have never been too happy with their ability to heat things up well. Try running full hot tap water across it for a couple of minutes. Hot water seems to heat things better. With the heat gun you can be heating one side up but the other side is cooling down. With hot water you get the heat all around. If that fails then try penetrating oil.

Yes, I would agree with using a penetrating lubricant as your next step. And whether you use WD-40, Liquid Wrench, Blaster, or another type, be sure to give it some time to soak in before you attempt to dislodge it. You might want to spray it and wait at least twice before you attempt removal. Hopeful this will work for you.
However, if all else fails, as a LAST RESORT, you could use 2 pairs of Vise Grips. Put one on the wand and one on the swivel collar of the nozzle, tighten both just enough to grip without slipping, then turn both in opposite directions. This method should ONLY be used as a LAST RESORT, because it will leave marks on the wand and/or nozzle. Hope this helps.
Jeff

Nice looking Electrolux!

That's a great find - congrats.

Regarding the floor/rug tool, if I were you I would just leave it. You have three other wand sections, and you really need only two unless you're planning to cleaning something from a distance. For all you know, the previous owner used an adhesive or sealant, or the spring latch is broken.

Here is some background for you: production & sales occurred from 1957 to early 1961. Due to Electrolux Corporation's use of selecting model letters based on key features (e.g. E for Economy and S for Special), even though it is undocumented as such I maintain that F was chosen for "Fully Automatic". The automatic features include the: bag control (the dial is used to maintain proper airflow and bag capacity during special jobs by preventing fine particles from blocking airflow even though the bag is not filled to capacity, and to prevent over-filling the bag with coarser items. It could also, of course, be readjusted, if a bag is under-filled at time of shut-off. Typically, the setting is left between 3 and 4 to cause the auto shut-off to activate when the bag is 1/2 to 3/4 full), cord winder, bag lock-out (bag door will only close with bag inside), and the bag seal. It was the first U. S. Electrolux to have all these as standard features even though some had previously been customer options; albeit one could still opt for a cloth bag.

In 1958, the matching-colored model B-7 polisher made its debut, and the rare gray model PN-1 power nozzle followed in mid-1960 (your cleaner may have a retrofitted handle with a power cord outlet or it may be an original without).