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Hey all! I haven't posted in awhile, but I'm back! I just got a really cool old Hoover Dustette Model 100, and it doesn't run very well. It sounds extremely weak, like the brushes are worn down to nothing. I'd like to disassemble the motor and figure out what's wrong with it. Can anyone tell...

Hey all! I recently bought a Premier Duplex upright off of eBay, and I was wondering how to install a bulb for the headlight. I'm pretty sure it has a headlight, anyways, it looks like there's a socket under the cowl on the front of the machine. How do I get to the socket so I can put in a light...

Hey all! I just bought a Hoover HandiVac S2007 off of eBay, and I'm pretty excited! I have a couple of questions about it, can anyone shed some light on this machine?   First, what is the suction power like? Is it ridiculously powerful for its size, or nothing too spectacular? Is it enough...

Hey all! Here's my latest machine, an AirWay Sanitizor 66. I'm really happy with it so far, it runs great, cleans well, and is ridiculously quiet! I think it's my quietest vintage canister! Oh, and yes, that is an original cellulose bag! Check out the link to see it in action. Enjoy! ...

Hey all! I've got a Rexair Model B that has a rusty water pan. The coating has been chipping off since I got it, and I'm worried that it's rusting more and more as I keep using it. I was wondering if I could strip out the old coating, clean up most of the rust without wearing through the metal...

So, I have been told that the high speed windings in my Kenmore are failing, which is causing the crackling noise and slowing of the motor speed when I have it running on HIGH speed. It still runs just fine on LOW speed.  Is it safe for me to continue using this Kenmore on LOW only? 

Hey all! I picked up a fairly decent Kenmore 4.1 canister from the thrift outlet the other day, and I am pretty happy with it. I spent a couple hours yesterday cleaning it all out, and I got new bags for it. It works great! The motor ran well on both low and high speeds, but today, when I had it...

Well, I just bought a very neat machine, a Sani-Way Mark IV, off of eBay for 20 bucks. It has the hose, but no other tools. It's not in excellent shape, but with a little TLC, I think it'll be a sweet machine. Now, I know nothing about this cleaner or the company who made it. I would love it if...

Hey all! I've been working intermittently on my Electrolux E, and awhile back, it fell off of a chair and took a pretty hard landing on the floor. It survived, and still runs well, but ever since that incident, it has made a high pitched whistling noise when the hose is installed. It still does...

Hey all! I forgot to post the video of how my Electrolux model 30 turned out after I cleaned the motor! I am still very happy with how much of a difference cleaning the fans made! Check out the link to see the before and after video I made when I finished the Lux. Enjoy...

Hey all! So, yesterday, I struck gold at the local thrift store and found a very lovely Air-Way Sanitary System. I got it for $18, and all it needed was a new cord and some cleaning. The replacement bag that came with it uses Eureka Style F&G bags, and it's powerful enough to fill the bag...

Hey all! I am getting a power nozzle for my Electrolux CB soon, and the cord on the PN that I'm getting is a 3-prong outlet-style plug, while the connector on the machine is a 3-pin connector. Is it possible to swap out the 3-pin socket on the vacuum's motor unit for a 3-prong outlet? I've...

Hey all, it's me again! My next project is to tune up my 1949 Electrolux Model 30, and I'd like to take out the motor, check everything out, and clean the fans to see if it improves suction power. Now, I have taken the motor out of my Model L, and that was pretty simple, but I don't really know...

Hey all! I recently acquired a beautiful Hoover Constellation model 858, and I'm having a slight problem. When I went to turn it on the last time, it began to emit a sound that no collector wants to ever hear: the screech of a failed bearing. I quickly panicked and shut it off, wondering what...

Hey all! I just bought a very nice Hoover Constellation model 858, and it's missing the hose. I have had absolutely no luck in finding one. Do any of you have an extra one that you'd be willing to part with? I'd kind of like to be able to actually use the Connie!  Please let me know if you've...

Well, here you go! This is my new 1930's Kenmore upright in action (see link). It runs pretty good! http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIs71EsuZco&feature=youtu.be

Hey all! So, one of my friends and fellow collectors is moving out of state, and I'm kinda sad because he's pretty cool and I have gotten a fair number of my vacuums and lots of parts from him in the past. He is leaving tomorrow, so, I went over to his house yesterday afternoon and picked up a...

Hey all! I have been thinking for awhile now about disassembling my Rexair Model B and tuning up the motor, and I think I'm going to do it. Now, before I start taking anything apart, I'd like to have the right information on how to correctly remove, disassemble, service, and re-install the...

Hey all! If you've read my last post, then you know that I found a Regina ElectrikBroom yesterday at the thrift store. I was pretty happy with it, until I decided to clean out the fan housing. I found some nasty substance caked all along the sides of the housing and inside the nozzle. I tried to...

Hey there! I picked up this Regina ElectrikBroom today at a thrift store for 10 bucks, and I'm pretty pleased with it so far. It's noisy, but does a pretty good job for what it is. I am curious as to when it was manufactured, I know they were made from the 50's through the late 70's, but I'm not...