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This is an issue With this type of vacuum. There really isn’t a solution. The brush tool may have the new versus worn option but it’s likely in the new position so the bristles don’t stick out too much. I usually go with the slightly lower selection so there is definite constant contact with...

If you visit your friend again… Maybe just order a belt or two on line and just change it next time you are there. One less thing for her during her illness and hope your friend gets better. Nice of you to clean for her…Im sure she appreciates you. Jon

Does the LX Have the bag ejector equipment still in it? How about the basement and attic key? Although I guess that was eliminated on the ones with the dial. Jon

Well I’ve never opened one of these up before. You might be able to buy a replacement one on ebay. And sometimes site like evacuums.com may have generic reset switches. I’m betting something may have broke. In the switch. Jon

Honestly it’s all design and engineering Yes all those factors such as air having to travel through a long path and motor and fan size etc all have to do with it. Most consumers want convenience and low cost but the manufacturers want low build cost so that results in what we see in most...

Well I haven’t used or experienced the clean obsessed or perfect so not sure and that would be something to compare to see. It does look like though that they use the generic hose which I have experienced and the handle isn’t as good as the Aerus. It’s Close but not as good. I had a new one...

Yes the reset button is the issue It should pop back out it is spring loaded. You can carefully attempt to open the switch up to see if you can get it to unstick and reassemble. If it won’t stay together just use some black electrical tape. The switches aren’t available anymore but new ones...

I had a little experience With a friends rainbow. She had one with the switch on the hose handle…same thing happened to her. Turns out a wire came off a terminal for the switch in the handle. I took the handle apart and had to solder the wire back on the terminal for her. But could be any...

Very nice Yes, indeed it is fun to use something different every now and then. I like the color. And the ease in converting on these older models looks easier than the newer style in my opinion but I’ve never had an older style set of tools to use on the one I had at one time. Does yours have...

I just want to say… Kudos and Thank You to Jay for offering his collectibles to those of us on the site essentially free. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed and is appreciated. Your machines you parted with were no doubt worth quite a bit of money which you could have otherwise chosen to...

It is my understanding… That production of the Aerus Lux classic is currently produced in China but designed in the US. Of course with not much having changed in 30 years on this machine…yes they could say that. The Aerus Lux classic does NOT compare to the perfect canisters. Those are lesser...

Much prefer electric but… My first use of any type of mini power nozzle was when we bought a sidekick back when they first came out in the mid 80’s. We hadn’t planned to but we had found out the local Electrolux guy was closing his store and selling off any stock at 40 percent off so Mom and I...

It’s ok Looks a bit worn to me from the pics…they likely could use a better hose for regular use. I do like that they have extra filter though. I would like to put a better one in mine. My XXX is practically pristine except for dried out rubber carpet tool bumpers and is a complete set. It was...

Interesting As an avid Electrolux fan I’ve never seen one of these. Perhaps the rubber o rings can be obtained at a hardware store or amazon? There are numerous different sizes you just need exactly the right one hence a hardware store will be best so you can compare or try. Coloring matches...

Junk It’s junk in my opinion and don’t know why Bissell would produce such garbage because after one buys it and uses it a while and realizes how cheap and crappy this vacuum is they likely won’t replace it with another…possibly better Bissell…they’ll likely buy a different brand. My partners...

Made for several years That was Hoover’s little canister made for several years…they made a wheel carriage for these too perhaps on later models. The couple next door to my parents had one and they upgraded to a new one when one of the knobs on the hose broke. I rescued it and Dad bought the...

OMG Why would anyone pack a bag that full…are we really that stingy? Bags should be changed when 2/3 full because the dirt compacts into it quite a bit blocking off suction. You’ll burn out your motor if you run the vac with bags past 3/4 full not to mention lose suction power which makes...

Hmm…two come to mind. Kirby for the quality and durability and has some flexibility to be used with attachments and other accessories. For a lightweight direct air vacuum , I like the Hoover platinum collection upright. Nice styling and does a good job and has two speeds and appropriate rollers...

I wonder if…. All of these are all made by one company and then sold to various companies…Eureka, Sanitaite, Bissell, etc. with some small changes in equipment but basically the same thing. Either that or everyone is copying the classic design if the patents have run out. Jon

Unfortunately They are belt hogs. You’ll be changing belts frequently. I had the Eureka commercial version…nearly identical. It would actually lift my carpet up the suction power and airflow was so good. I sold mine at a garage sale as I got it free. One of the better quality vacs I should have...