1986 Electrolux TwinTurbo Electronic Deluxe Z561 Upright Vacuum Cleaner - Restoration

[alexhoovers94]

Hello all,

So, it has been a while since I posted on here or indeed got any additions to my collection, however, I have a "new" vac I just got today, that some of you may like, I have spent most of the afternoon restoring it.

It is an Electrolux TwinTurbo Electronic Deluxe Z561 it is in a stunning blue colour, not sure of the official name of the colour but it is like an air force blue.

I have fully stripped it down and bathed it, to execute the 30 odd years of filth!

Here are some before photos of what it looked like when I received it and the stripping down leading to the clean parts drying. (After photos to come)

Here is a video prior to restoring of what it enitially runs like.

Thank you for reading,

Alex.

 

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I am always amazed at how much dirt gets inside these Electrolux 500 series brushrolls!

 

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Time to get a long needed wash!

 

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Amazing how much dirt comes off one vacuum!

 

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Drying now, lovely and clean!

 

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That is all for now.

Just need to clean up the cord and service the motor and it will be ready to go back together.

I got some new brush strips, belts, bags and filters for it, so really will be like new!

After restoration photos to come!

Alex.

 

[matt8808]

They're cracking little cleaners those are. Perform better than most of whats on the market today thats for sure

 

[alexhoovers94]

Indeed.

It is a shame you don't see cleaners as good and classy as the old ones. At least we can still get hold of the vintage ones and preserve them.

 

[alexhoovers94]

Cord cleaned up nicely and I servinced the motor - cleaned it's fans, which were caked in dust, causing the vibration as heard in my "before video", I also lubricated the bearings, so it will run a bit smoother...It won't be perfect as they are a bit worn, however, there is not a whole lot I can do about that I am aftaid, these motors were not designed to be overhauled.

Should sound pretty good now...All ready for re assembly tommorow!

Alex.

 

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After - Run test...