A Really Great Gift

[vacman117]

I stopped in our local Oreck Store today to check out the new models, and the guy that was working brought me in the back and showed me these two Orecks and told me I could take them! I've noticed that it is usually the Oreck Stores that give up trade-ins for free, at least in my case. Whenever I go to one, I mention that I collect vacuums and they almost always have something! It really is generous. The first is a model 2600. It is the all gray one. There is barely any scratches on it, and in amazing condition, but unfortunately it does not run. I just won't turn on. The cord was all taped up, so I replaced it, and that did nothing. So I plugged it the cord that runs from the base to the handle into another Oreck, and still, nothing. So either the wiring in the motor is screwed up, or the motor is just dead. But I will be fixing this one up.

The next one is a dream Oreck of mine! I have been looking for one of these cheap for a long time, because it is probably the sexiest Oreck that I have ever seen. You have the half cloth-half vinyl bag in a cool design, with the gold trim, and the '40th Anniversary Edition'. Accompanied by the newer style headlight! It just looks great together. This one is a model 3900. This one just needed a bag and a belt. The motor does make a weird noise when you turn it on and off, but when you are running it, it sounds fine. Eventually I'll replace the motor though.

A lot of people don't like Orecks, but I love them. I find them to be the most user friendly and easiest to repair vacuum out there. But that is just my opinion.
Though I'd share!
Chase

 

[bagintheback]

That was very nice of them. I'm surprised they didn't try to sell them, the XL2 is really nice. Is the XL2 a two speed model?

 

[vac-o-matic]

Great gifts....

Hey Chase, you got a couple of nice machines there. The 2600 was the single speed version about 9-10 yrs. ago, and there are still a ton of them around, I see them for maintenance frequently at the Oreck store where I work part-time. I agree with you on the anniversary model, I have one, and it's a striking vacuum. That's the two speed version of its time, the one speed anniversary was done in white with the gold trim, very nice. I had the white one, but it now resides in John Pease's collection here in St. Louis. That's very generous of the store to give you their trade-ins. However, if you need any parts, do NOT pay retail prices from them. Let me know if I can be of help if you need parts for them, even with shipping, I can save you some money.

Rick

 

[vacman117]

The black one is a 2 speed model.

I actually used to have the single-speed Anniversary Edition Model. I got rid of it long ago though. And I get all of my parts for machines for free from a local vacuum store. But thanks!

 

[kloveland]

Nice Finds

I agree with you Chase. Orecks are not bad vacuums. I have a 2600 like yours that I found at an Estate Sale in St. Louis. Rick Asquith serviced it for me at a very reasonable rate. Be sure and contact him if you need any parts. I use my 2600 almost daily; it’s a fun vacuum to use.

Kenny

 

[sleepdoc]

cool

I have a couple Orecks that I got from Rick, and I like both of them. One is a breast cancer version of your black model whose color is called Asquith Pink because Rick liked that bright pink color so much it's all he ever wanted to see. The other is a silver-colored XL21, which I think is a REALLY good vacuum. Upon Rick's advice, I use only the TOL HEPA charcoal bags, which are expensive but have terrific airflow and hold a LOT of dirt.

I really like your black anniversary limited edition! It'll shine up perfectly and will be like new with a service for cleaning and belt replacement.

Also, I see an Electrolux somewhere between a Super J and an Ultralux behind your couch, right? Those braided hoses have that distinct arc because of their stiffness. Which Lux is it?

 

[vac_whisperer]

Congrats!

I have an XL2600. Not a bad little machine! Great for quick pickups when I dont want to dig out the Compact or a Kirby.

VW

 

[vacman117]

The Electrolux would be a Diamond Jubilee. You have great eyes!