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I finally fixed this thing up. This was my mother's secondary vacuum that she used when she didn't have time to pull out her favorite Rainbow D3. When she upgraded to the Rainbow E3 she bought a Hoover windtunnel self propelled (and me one also as a gift) for her secondary (company will be here...

Seriously thinking about dropping a chunk of money to get a Panasonic Quiet Force. With the news of them discontinuing production, I'm getting antsy to find one. Does anyone have any experience with them? Are they nice or just pretty to my eye?

I'm sure several on here remember Service Merchadise. I some what remember they carried Electrolux in both their catalog and show room. My question is does anybody know what models they were and possibly have the pictures from the catalog?

So in helping clean my church yesterday I had to change the belt again in the commercial Hoover Guardsmen. This has been either weekly of bi-weekly thing for this vacuum since the day it was purchased (last year) to replace an Oreck for cleaning the sanctuary. I've checked the bearings, greased...

i saved this Electrolux model F that I used in 05' through 08' at music venue. When the venue shut down and we moved out, I forgot the vacuum. Last year I snuck into the empty building. The roof had collapsed and vandals had trashed the rest. I went back to the supply closet and the Electrolux...

I'm moving into a slightly larger town house with a cool roommate with a liking of vintage appliances. I'm very excited and have extra space for an addition to my small collection. I'm looking for one of my dream machines: Hoover Convertible 1020 in either great condition or professionally...

Once upon a time, I was house manager for a music venue for 4 years. Some of the greatest times of my life was there until the landlord gave us four to get out due to wishing to sell the building. I haste we moved as much as possible. In the rush, I left behind my trusty Electrolux Automatic F...

Has any one ever switched a plastic Hoover Convertible base to an old style metal base? Also do Hoover plastic bases break or last a long time?

While I was online shopping for a new Rainbow dust brush; I found 12' hoses for Rainbow D4, SE and for the E series. I'm curious as to a few things~ Is this becoming popular with other canister vacuums? Is this making difficulty in dragging the canister along? After dealing with the...

I've been having an issue with my Panasonic Jetflo MC 5115. The belt keeps sliping over to rub on the side. There is a bunch of black rubber residue on the side of the base. Anyone have some tips on a remedy?

I wanted to see if I could get Hepa filter bags to use with my Kirby Heritage 2. I went to the local vac shop (which has history of not knowing their stuff) and they gave me Universal Hepa Bags that are suppose fit both twist and style F. They don't fit near as snug around the collar as the Arm...

In my small collection is a Panasonic MC-5115. I'm clueless of the year its made but its near mint condition. For the most part I love it; its simple, great suction, and very easy on the ears. My problem is the front is a self adjusting floating brush roll part. Its just too light so it just...

Does anyone have any tips for aiding a sticky on/off switch on a 1970s Hoover Convertible? Its my favorite daily driver but the old girl keeps getting stuck on unless I flip the switch repeatedly.

My hoover Decade 80 has a worn out lower bearing and I have a new one to replace it but the old is held in place by a plate riveted in. My first question is how to remove the rivets and second, whats the best way to secure the plate in place?

Two of my Hoover Convertible brushrolls need help. The first one has worn brushes (that are not replaceable) and the second has worn brushes as well and the bearing have been replaced but it has a weird vibration. I'm at the point I'd rather replace then attempt to repair them so my question...

I'm curious as to the differences of the models. Not as of much in the time difference (i.e. 1965 vs 1978) but the differences say if you were shopping for a vacuum in 1970 and saw four different models of convertibles on the shelf. I've been wondering if hoover would use the same frame and...

I saw these came out recently and have not seen any feed back on them. Has anyone seen and tried one out? http://hoover.com/insight/

I'm trying to replace a damaged hood on a Kirby Heritage with a new hood. What the best and easiest method for removing and replacing the hinge pin?

It's one of my favs that I have that was gifted by a close friend. The problems I'm having is a squealing noise when vacuuming and handle is at 45 degree angle. Could this be due to the new brush roll I put in last year? Also do Panny motor need oiling? I know it's a silly question but the motor...

Today I went to visit one of my clients to tune her piano. She requested I clean out the inside of her grand piano so told her I will go get my vacuum out of my car and she insisted I use hers since it was heavy raining. She came back with a hose for a central vac but had an outlet in her living...