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I got one of these Canadian models, Electrolux, Elux-O-matic model 89 and I must say it is a beautiful vacuum cleaner. I never knew that the Canadian machines were different in their design from the New Greenwich ones. I really should replace the rear wheels because one is damaged--but I am at...

Hello; I just acquired a Canadian made Electrolux model 89 Lux-O-Matic canister and I need to replace a rear wheel. I have looked online and not found a thing on this model. The wheels appear to be smaller in size than the model G's wheels--but larger than the model E's. Does anyone have any...

About three years back I acquired a Hoover commercial 918 upright vacuum cleaner. Today I acquired a second Hoover commercial, a model 913. I paid $30.00 for it at a yard sale. The motor sounded rough when it was tested by the seller for me, but it ran and I wanted to add it to my upright...

Well, I am happy to say that I finally found a good Kirby Dual Sanitronic 80! I had been looking for one for years and found one online. My fiancé and I put it together tonight and it runs perfectly, and the brush roll has plenty of wear left in it. I cleaned the bearing ends from all thread...

I have heard some of you discuss compact vacuum cleaners and I just aquired one. It seems to have an impressive amount of suction. I would welcome any feedback on Compacts from all of you.

Hi all. I posted a while back with problems with my Hoover English Commercial's agitator, nozel, and belt protector. Somewhere along the way a malfunction was breaking belts again and again. You gave me some excellent advise on cleaning the interior of the brushroll mount inside the vacuum...

On my Hoover Commercial 918 I have had a problem with belts burning in to after about two minutes of operation. I have checked the bearings in the agitator and the brush roll appears to roll freely and there is no heat at the bearing ends. There is a wire loop bracket that closes over the...

Hello all! I recently acquired a General Electric canister style vacuum cleaner, 1956 model I believe. I tested it. The motor runs and sounds very healthy; but it has virtually no suction. If I remove the cloth bag leaving the paper, it has some suction--but I am certain that it was much...

Hi all! Well, a while back I found one of my long searches realized in the purchase of a Hoover 918 commercial upright; I had been looking for one of these for many years. The one I found was reasonably intact. It required a new bag which I fortunately did have: An SMC Hoover Commercial...

Hi! I recently picked up an ebay Hoover Commercial model 918, upright vacuum cleaner. I wonder, is there anyone out there who knows something about it. I know that I have seen many of these in public places being used by staff. I notice that the bottom label indicates "Made in England" for...

Hello vac community! I have a Hoover model 63 for which I need to find a replacement for the flat, spring loaded lever that closes flush with the nozzle, over the center of the agitator. I am in the market for one. I also am in the market for a General Electric hose. It is a swivel top, with...

I found a 1973 Power Drive DAM Hoover on e-bay. Everything is there and runs fine and I will probably have questions for some of you on restoring her. I have no knowledge of the power drive systems for vacuum cleaners...this one's works but it seems a little sluggish/irregular. I don't know...

Hi guys! I just received in the mail an Electrolux model RC. The machine is very clean, runs very well, and seems well cared for. My Lux collection ranges from 1954-1966 roughly so here is another Lux. Just wanted to share it with you. I sincerely hope and pray that each of you is OK in the...

Hi space age vacuum people! :) I am usually on the vintage thread but I need your guidance. I am rebuilding for a friend a Kenmore upright vacuum cleaner that is manufactured by Panasonic for Sears/Kenmore. The machine has a rotating brush device that turns and in so doing removes dust as it...

We took a Kirby 519 off of e-bay, vacuum only no tools...but a really authentic and originally outfited upright machine. Has all the original red, the grey cord with red ends, and the only facet that was not original was the bag. It had had a replacement Kirby bag of the Sanitronic era...

Does anyone know of a descent Kirby 514/515? Thanks!

I noticed on Seinfeld, in two episodes what looked like a Kirby 509, reconditioned with red trim, cord, and bo-jac red bag. It apeared in an episode in George's and Susan's appartment, and in another episode involving George. Mr. Costanza had made George his "butler" for causing his car to be...

My first question is: Does anyone know the history of the Model "S" Electrolux? Also, does anyone know the identity of the model that was made with a cord halo like an "RC", but had a molded black cord like an "S"? Any info, dates, concomitant models from Lux at the time etc. Thanks. Safety...

I picked up an AE Electrolux with a busted up switch. It tries to come on but goes in and out because there is not firm contact between the switch lever and the internal switch itself. So I resolved for now to "wire around" the switch. My question: The switch has two wires connected to each...

I am looking for an Electolux PN hose cord--the old G style that fastened to the outside of the old braided hose to connect the PN motor to the machine's PN plug. Does anyone have one for sale or know where I might find one? ThankaLux!