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Express My mom bought a Blue Eureka Express brand new in about 1986 and it was our main vacuum for over 10 years. It withstood lots of use and abuse during that time and it always cleaned very well. At the time she bought it the Express received very high marks from Consumer Reports, and its...

More Power Im glad to hear that the new Lux has more power! I was puzzled by the fact that they removed the 3 speed switch from their top-of-the line unit. Its a nice feature to have and it sounds like the new unit could really use it. Electrolux vacuums have gotten a bit louder through the...

Two Speed Switch The Diamond Edition is the only Kirby to have this switch. Its a small clear toggle switch on the top of the unit close to the handle (towards the back of the machine). The switch remains clear when in normal opperation, but when selecting the low speed, the switch...

TurboCat Zoom I have a VacuFlo 566Q with DirectConnect inlets, an electrified hose, and the VacuFlo Turbo Grip non-electric hose. When I installed this system I had to have the electric SuperValves because we too had a large German Shepard mix that shed like no tomorrow! Even though the dog...

Congratulations on your free Diamond Edition! I didnt pay retail for mine but it wasnt cheap either, but its worth every penny I paid for it and then some. I think the Diamonds bag and handle decal are much better looking than the Ultimate G and the 2 speed switch really is a nice feature for...

I recently read Consumer Report's Vacuum Cleaner ratings and was suprised that the "new and improved" Guardian Ultra did not receive a very good rating. Over the past 15 years CR has never rated Electrolux vacs very well, but they have usually done well in the reliability ratings. This model...

Kirby I vote for fixing her Kirby. They really arent all that heavy to wheel around and if she doesnt have to lift it or use the hose and attachments, just fix it up, and give it back to her. My Grandfather, who never had anything other than a Hoover, purchased a non self propelled Windtunnel...

Bobby, Im so glad that I could be of any help. Its nice to be able to contribute something on this forum once and a while, and not be the one asking questions. There are so many knowledgable members who are just a walking library with a wealth of information on so many vacs. We are the same age...

Brushroll I just checked on totalvac.com and they have the genuine new style brush roll for under $11, I think mine was about 50. It says that they purchased a large quanity of them at very discounted price. I think im going to buy one for my Diamond Jubilee and maybe and extra one incase I...

Bobby the attachments you bought were quite a steal, that combination floor tool alone retails for around $75 and Im sure the SideKick II is close to that also. I have a rug rat for my central vac but I loved the sidekick that I had with the Electrolux. I cant really tell what condition your...

Renaissance Tools Bobby, The Renaissance models through the Guardian (all machines that take type "R" bags) use the same tools, although the colors may vary. There are several listings for newer white model Guardians and you should be able to see what the tools look like so that you can match...

I can not remember how to read the serial number on the G-series machines, I thought you use the first 3 digits to tell the month and year but now Im second guessing myself. What is the correct way to read the number? Thanks! Steven

Rainbow Im very curious to hear more about the new Rainbow. There is very limited information on their website, and I find that they arent discussed nearly as often here on the forum as other machines. I saw a youtube video of the E2 2 speed model and I was shocked by the noise of the motor, I...

Lindhaus Power Nozzle I have the Lindhaus power nozzle for my central vac system, the same model as the original Stealth p/n. I purchased it on eBay NIB for $55, and Im sure glad I didnt pay full price for it! It is a well built machine that Im sure will last a long time but it certainly does...

Kirby Sales People What a total disgrace the people in that video are, and how foolish of Kirby to not crack down on their dealers! I have never purchased a new unit from a distributor, just on ebay, and as I have said on other threads I love my Diamond Edition and think its worth every penny I...

Dyson Repairs I used to work for a small appliance repair shop that was one of the only authorized Dyson repair centers around. I can't even begin to tell you how many machies came in and out of the store. I'm not a fan of bagless machines, but as far as bagless goes, from the other machines...

White Berber I have white berber with some neutral colored specks through out in our den and it has taken a beating over the past 10 or so years since we have had it. I do shampoo it every so often with my Kirby but it doesnt do the greatest job. At the begining of June I became fed up with the...

New Aerus The new machine came out early this year, as someone else said above there was a huge thread about it. The machine looks more like a modified Ambassador/Diplomat rather than a new machine from the ground up. Supposedly it is a good machine, but the price tag is unreal, certainly much...

Nozzle Adjustment There was some recent talk about MicroMatic and how to properly adjust the nozzle height on another thread. I was always under the impression that you lower the machine until the sound changes and then one additional click or notch. This is how it says to adjust the nozzle in...

One last thing I forgot to mention, do exactly as Fred said above, buy the most powerful model they make or you can afford. I believe my unit is rated for 7000sq feet, which is about double the size of my house. The difference in price for this unit was only about 100 or 150 dollars more than...