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Thanks for the info! I took the machine apart and inspected the brushes, they seem fine. Plugged it in while I had it apart and it fired right up. Could it have overheated? It was on for less than a minute when it shut off.

I have a Hoover Concept One Model U3315. I use it daily, and while using it this morning it simply shut off. There was a faint burning smell and I have a feeling the motor has died. Is this fixable? Or should I begin my search for a replacement Concept One?

Funny Just found this! One of the other models in the ad I think. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-GE-General-Electric-Model-AVF26-Vacuum-Cleaner-/220816226525?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3369ac38dd

. Thanks for the ad! I actually bought this on ebay, believe it or not, about 10 years ago. At the time, I didn't realize that they were pretty rare, I just liked the way it looked. :)

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As far as I can tell the bag is original. Below is a picture of the patents on the bag. I'm guessing this is a post-war model? Late 40's? I bought it about 10 years ago.

GE AVF17A and Hand Vac AVH45

Both are used daily, and have been for as long as I can remember :)

I have a similar model My daily driver! Loud as hell, but does a good job. :) Mine is from 01/89.

At the liquidation sale after the Sahara closed in Las Vegas. 65 dollars each.

Thought this was a neat ad :)

This is a fun topic :) I use a Hoover Concept One for everthing. My mother uses a Royal 603 and a Concept One. Both grandparents had concept one's. My sister lives in china, so who knows what she is using!

They are getting harder and harder to find. Best bet is to find one in a thrift store to use for parts.

My parents house was built in 1914, and had a central vac system. All thats left, however, are the hose connections, 1 on each level. They have the original plans for the house, and it talks about the central vac system, but doesn't mention a brand or anything :(