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Was using my d4 just now and it started to make a funny noise so i turned it off and as it was winding down it sounded like there was something spinning freely. Took it apart and the cooling fan self destructed and stripped its self out. Has anyone else ever had this happen. This is the 2nd...

I was gifted a rainbow d3c serveral week ago. The person that gifted it to me bought it at an auction several years ago. It runs and sounds good just alittle bearing noise and has all attachments. I decided to tempt faith and take the motor apart for a good cleaning. Hardest part was...

I want to start using my legend 2 more but i really want to upgrade to a longer hose because the original hose is just to short. Ive heard depending on model some have up to an 8ft hose. I could be wrong but wont any kirby hose minus the machine end fit a legend 2 machine end. Just from pics...

Anyone ever try using convertible brush strips in a quadraflex pn?

Came across two photos of a new style power nozzle for the srx and was wondering if anyone has used or seen one. Old style had alot of issues and it looks like they went back to the e2 black style with side spinning brushes

So im going to be taking my aunt's old rainbow apart because it's very loud and has an awful vibration to the point where is vibrates the wheel dolly off if you pick it up. When she bought her e series in 02 the dealer took it and she said this is how it came back. Im thinking its the bearings...

Been wanting a celebrity for a while and thinking of starting my search for one and was wondering what all it takes to rebuild the motor and powerhead? I know parts are NLA. Could generic bearings be sourced for the motor or did hoover use some special type bearing. I dont know much about...

Anyone know if this hose end is still avalible? It was sears bottom of the line orange canister model 12581214610. I use it only around my wood stove and this is the second time the tab on the right as broke and i cant figure out why cause I never remove the hose. I know titan makes the same...

Is there any benefit to the OEM brushroll with the plastic beater bars compared to a generic one with two rows of brushes and ball bearings? Does one clean better than the other. Im asking because the beater bars have been discontinued and dont want to take the time to try and find some if...

Will the machine end of a legend 2 hose fit the cuff of a newer model 12 ft hose

Do all electrolux power nozzels take the same motor carbon brushes?

Anyone use the srx pn with a e2 black rainbow. After 10 years of everyday use the side brushes which to me are useless and the brushroll are due for replacement. I like the idea of a brushroll with replaceable brush strips and a brushroll that goes all the way to the edge of the power nozzle.

Ive been rebuilding my kirby legend 2 and wanted to upgrade my sleeve bearing brushroll to a oem ball bearing brushroll. I messaged my local vac store to see if they stocked them and they had a aftermarket one with no magnet for the BRI. To me using a kirby with no BRI is like driving a car...

I put walmart brand eucalyptus oil in my water basin this morning while vacuuming and i guess i used to much and it really formed and got sucked up into the fans. Water was blowing out the exhaust. My question is should i be worried about the bottom bearing. I cleaned out the water basin and...

Got got my 1205 back from ray satterwhite at aerus richmond. His son bryan restored it and it is basically brand new. It belonged to my grandmother and was one its last leg. Not anymore. The crevice tool aluminum wands and the combo flip tool are original. I had a dusting brush body but was...

I'm getting ready to send my lux 1205 in for a full restoration in the next couple of weeks and want to use hepa bags in it. I can't find the perfect hepa bags. Every place I've looked they say discontinued. I've found lower quality hepa bags but I really want to use the best hepa bag I can...

Getting my 1205 restored and have to get a new power nozzle and was wondering of the two which one would be the best. The main problem i have with the pn1 is it doesnt stand up on its own

Anyone use the carbon after bag filters in the metal electrolux's? I have two im thinking of having rebuilt and wanted to know of any advantages/disadvantages on the carbon filters.

I have a 1453 im thinking of having rebuilt. Does anyone know what the average cost would be by an aerus dealer. Ive emailed 3 different ones but havent heard anything back. Im even considering doing the tear down and cleaning myself since it has no auto controls or cord winder and sending...

Anyone know when the new rainbow SRX is coming out?