A Survey of Electrolux-Styled Machines

[ronni]

Someone recently made the comment that Aerus/Electrolux has had few models/styles but many names and colors (alphanumeric model ids used since 1994 have allowed for minor changes to be reflected in their letter suffixes). So I decided to do a survey which lays hold of that claim and then proceeded to list accessories and attachments.

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A Dozen of Aerus LLC/Electrolux Corporation's Longest-Selling Machines:


1. (32 years, 1983-present): Models B-9, B-10, 1522--Floor Beautifier & Floor Pro; Models 1732, 1739, S105s, & S165s--Floor Pro/Epic Series, Floor Pro/Encore, Lux Floor Pro

2. (30 years, 1985-present): Models 1623--Ambassador, Ambassador II, Ambassador Plus, Model 90, Special Edition, Regency Series 1000; Model 1625/AdvantageSeries; Models 1676 & C101s/Ambassador III, Lux 5000 (manual w/electric wand); Model C151s/Lux 2000, Ultralux 2000, Lux Classic

3. (29 years, 1986-present): L-Shaped Uprights (names & models in this thread: http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?14678)

4. (26 years, 1968-1994): Models 1205, 1401--Super J & Olympia One; Models 1401-B, 1505--Olympia One & Silverado; Model 1521: Diamond J, Marquise, Grand Marquise, Legacy, Ultralux, Ultralux LX, Ultralux Classic, Ultralux CE

5. (23 years, 1992-present): Models 1718/Epic 6000 SR; Models 1762, C102s C153s--Epic 6500 SR, Lux 7000, Lux Legacy

6. (21 years, 1962-83): Model B-8

7. (20 years, 1985-05): Models 2100-Hi-Tech, Special Edition, Regency Series 2000, Diplomat; Model 1515/Regency Series 1500, Model 1677/Diplomat LX; Model C141s & C152s--2100, Lux 5000 (automatic--sold after end of Epic 6500 SR and prior to Lux 7000), Ultralux (80th Anniversary), Lux 5500

8. (18 years, 1965-83): Model CB

9. (16 years, 1983-1999): Model CB2000

10. (16 years, 1963-1979): Model L

11. (15 years, 1994-09): Model C104A & H/Renaissance; Model C133A/Epic 8000; Model C134s--Guardian, Guardian Encore, Lux 9000; Model C154s--Guardian, Lux Guardian

12. (14 years, 1937-41; 1944-54; manufacture & production ceased in Dec. 1941 due to WWII; production resumed in Autumn 1944 with overstock parts--and manufacture resumed in 1947): Model XXX

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Aerus/Electrolux accessories and hand-vacs have also stood the test of time.

A Half-Dozen of Aerus LLC/Electrolux Corporation's Longest-Selling Accessories & Hand-Vacs

1. (32 years, 1983-present): L-Shaped Power Nozzles (* - w/headlight, ** - w/headlight & electric wand, ***w/headlight, electric wand, and HPO brush roll)--Models PN-5s, PN-6s, PN-7s, 1622, 1692*, 1693*, 1723, 1724, 1725, 1750*, 1751, 1752**, N106s**, N109s**, N115s, N137s**, N142A***

2. (28 years, 1987-present): Models 1562, K119A, K119F, K119L, K119M, K119Q--Sidekick

3. (24 years, 1959-1983): Rectangular-Shaped Power Nozzles--Models PN-1, PN-2, PN-3 (3-prong), PN-4, PN-4A, PN-4B, PN-4C (3-prong)

4. (23 years, 1992-present): Models 1738, 1738A, L118A, L118D, L118E--Little Lux II; Models L150A, L150B--Little Lux

5. (22 years, 1993-present): Models 1753, K107C, K107J, K107Y, K148C--Sidekick II

6. (15 years, 1962-1987): Turbo Rug Washer


(I am unsure when the vaporizers and sprayers were introduced, but they were available at least through the Super Js--according to the owners manuals).

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A Half-Dozen of Aerus LLC/Electrolux Corporation's Longest-Selling Attachments:

1. (61 years, 1954-present): combination floor/rug tool & combination dusting brush/upholstery tool

2. (35 years, 1949-1984): White Wall Brush & White Dusting Brush--metal holders, 1949-62 and plastic holders, 1962-84

3. (30 years, 1985-present): plastic holder floor/wall brush

4. (22 years, 1993-present): exposed onboard electric hose wand tools (standard models)--dusting brush/upholstery tool & crevice tool*

5. (21 years, 1934-55): metal holder floor/wall brush & metal holder dusting brush (1941-42: black Bakelite)

6. (15 years, 1994-2009): enclosed onboard electric wand tools (premium models)--dusting brush/upholstery tool & crevice tool

*presumably the standard and premium attachments have been the same since 2009.


I'm uncertain about the production years of the wands (steel, aluminum, plastic), but they, too, have been around in similar design.

 

[ronni]

As I might have expected I inadvertently left out at least one machine in my previous post: the Model 1623/L-E, which succeeded the last metal manual cleaner, the Model 1453/Deluxe Special. The Model 90 and Ambassador line, in turn, succeeded the L-E.

By request, here is a list of Aerus/Electrolux Cylinders Sold DOOR-TO-DOOR according to feature level (basic, standard, premium):


BASIC (manual; the Model XIIA & Model XXX were sold concurrently as low- and high-tier models, respectively; onboard dusting brush/upholstery tool clip for most; factory-paired power nozzles w/o headlights--1960-present; after-filters used 1924-57 until new 4-ply filter bags were introduced)

W/Standard Wands

Body Style I

Model V (1924-27)
Model XI (1927-30)
Model XII (1930-37)
Model XIIA (1937-41)--same body covering as Model XXX


Body Style II

Model XXX (1937-41; 1944-54)


Body Style III

Model E (1954-56)
Model S (1957-60)
Model R (1960-63)
Model L (1963-79)


Body Style IV

Model T (1956-57)


Body Style V

Model 1453/Deluxe Special (1979-87)


Body Style VI

Models 1623, C101s (-A, -G, -H, -K), C151s/L-E, Model 90, Ambassador, Ambassador II, Ambassador Plus, Ambassador III, Lux Classic (1985-present)

W/Electric Wands
Model C101K, C101L/Lux 5000 (2001-05)



STANDARD (automatic; adjustable shut-off mechanism; power nozzles w/headlights since 1991; onboard attachment(s): Companion--LX, LXI; clip for dusting brush/upholstery tool--AE, F, G, 1205, 1401, 1401-B, 1505, 1521, 2100, 1677; exposed onboard storage, crevice tool, dusting brush/upholstery tool, & adapter--1718, 1762, C102s, C153s)

W/Standard Wands

Body Style I

Model LX (1952-55)--w/ejection mechanism (no adjustable shut-off mechanism until 1953)
Model LXI (1955)--w/ejection mechanism & wheels


Body Style II

Model AE (1956-57)
Model F (1957-60)

Body Style III

Model G (1960-68)


Body Style IV

Model 1205--teal & gold (1968-75)
Model 1401--Super J & Olympia One (1975-79)
Model 1401-B--Olympia One (1979-82)
Model 1505--Olympia One & Silverado (1982-85)
Model 1521--Diamond J, Marquise, Grand Marquise, Legacy, Ultralux, Ultralux LX, Ultralux Classic (1984-94)


Body Style V

Model 2100--Hi-Tech, Diplomat (1985-91)
Model 1677--Diplomat LX (1991-92)

W/Electric Wands

Models C141C, C141E--Lux 5000 (2001-02)--for some reason this was sold concurrently with the manual Lux 5000 to fill the gap between the last Epic 6500 SR and the first Lux 7000


Body Style VI

W/Standard Wands

Model 1718--Epic 6000 SR (1992-93)

W/Electric Wands

Models 1762, C102s, C153s--Epic 6500 SR & Lux 7000, Lux Legacy (1993-present)




PREMIUM (automatic; preset shut-off mechanism; power nozzles w/headlights (LED since 2013); electric wands; hose grip controls; enclosed onboard tools--collapsible crevice tool, dusting brush/upholstery tool, adapter; completely accessorized; longest warranty; HEPA after-filters, 1998-present; HEPA sealed system w/pre-filters & carbon filters--2013-present)

Body Style I

Model C104A, Model C104H--Renaissance (1994-97)
Model C133A--Epic 8000 (1997-98)
Models C134s, C154E--Guardian, Guardian Encore, Lux 9000, Lux Guardian (1998-09)


Body Style II

Model C170A--Lux Guardian Ultra (2009-13)


Body Style III

Model C177A--Lux Guardian Platinum (2013-present)