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Question, I know the filter on the back really reduces the loudness of the machine. I think this is correct? But does the filter really keep the air cleaner? I have to amagine it would have for it time but does not compete with other machines today. Just curious. Beautiful machine and...

Hi Andy. I see the service manual is no longer on this thread. Can you repost? Just getting around to my DAM. Happy New Year! Hope all is well! Richard.

Alex, You did a fantastic job on this restoration!!! Question, I think you painted the base? Did you just go to the harware store and find a close color via spray paint? Was the spray paint a certain type? You really did a great job! I have a hoover I need to paint the base on a dail...

Thnaks Lux kid for the comment. I would think my neighbor would notice that the nap is not getting groomed. Although she has low nap rugs. I would notice if a brush roll was completely gone on a machine without flipping it over as you would not hear the bristles agitating the rug or for that...

I LOVE and miss the wooven hoses.......sigh......

Hoover to me is such an icon! I am so glad I was around to take part in it's true history from a vintage perspective!

From my experience, switching from an electrolux to any other machine would be tough. The 1205 is an amazing machine. I have one I still use. I also use a 6500 Lux as a daily driver and really like it. I still love the 1205 better. I love the attachments and how they work together ect...

Okay I have an interesting story. I was house sitting for my neighbors and discovered that they had an Oreck. I turned the vacuum over to see if I could determine the model and it's age. I realized that the brushroll was completely worn down. I mean worn. No brisels what so ever. I have to...

So so very impressive!!!! Congradualtions Chicago Mike!!!! Stay warm!!!!!

I also read on this sight that you can tap the bottom motor area ever so lightly with a rubber hammer and that may loosen the stuck brush. Anyone else ever tried this. I know it's a long shot and not sure the problem will come back again in the future but feel it is worh a shot.

Thanks Andy.....thought it was you based on location! Happy Holidays!!!!

Wow congradulations Mike!!!!! Well done and glad you got some much deserved recognition!!!! Best! Richard.

Thanks so much! Luckly it is not a power drive Dial A Matic. :-) Not sure it it will save me some time. Not sure if this was Andy but again thanks so much! Love everyone on this cite! So fun to know there are others with this wonderful passion we all have!!!! Best! Richard.

I have a question about a Hoover Dial a Matic. The machine is not powering on and I think it is due to a stuck brush. The machine has not been powered up for several years. Can anyone tell me how easy it is to dissasemble and check the brushes? I see screws at the bottom of the curved base...

Thanks Kevin......hope all is well!!! Have a great holiday freind!!!!

Does anyone know how Electrolux salesman directed new purchasers to store the hose? I know Kevin mentions direction was given on his families Super J but not sure what that direction was. I saw many as a child store the cansister upright with the hose attached and disconnected from the wands...

WOW.....I have never seen the tan plastic power nozzle and wand combination before. Wondering if it was just painted that way by an owner?? Would love to get my hands on a solid cream metal wand that Electrolux used as a replacement for the plastic wands on the ealry PN1's. Think I saw one in...

Thanks Huskyvac and Vac-O-Matic! Both great ideas!

Is there a standard way hoses should be stored when not in use? That goes for wooven hoses and any other as well. I have read that it is not a good ides to hang hoses on their own as they can stretch and put presure on the area of the hose that is on even 1 to 2 hooks. Anyone out there have...

Agreed thanks for the explanation on 7! Best! Richard.