Advice Needed on Electrolux 2100

[eurekastar]

I've been visiting my Mom over the last few days, and she sent her old Electrolux 2100 home with me because the power nozzle doesn't work. When I arrived home, I hooked up my PN 1 to it and the PN 1 ran just fine. So I know the problem isn't with the hose or the hose switch. However, I need some advice regarding where to begin diagnosing the power nozzle's problem. I'm guessing the switch in the PN is tied to a circuit board. Could that possibly be the problem? Also, can someone tell me what years this model was manufactured? The vacuum runs really well. The motor sounds good and it has strong suction. I know very little about Electrolux vacuums, so thanks in advance for any help!

 

[kirbylux77]

There's no circuit board inside the powerhead.....

It's just a solid-state switch. If you take the powerhead plug out of the sheath & try hooking it up directly to the receptacle in the hose & it works, then the powerhead cord in the sheath is gone & you will need to replace the sheath, about $20 at most vac shops.

If it is indeed the switch, then it is easy to replace, and it acts as the circuit breaker for the powerhead should a jam occur. Just disconnect the old switch & rewire the new switch the same as the old one & presto- one working powerhead!

Rob

BTW- This model started production around 1985-1986, and although I can't be certain when they stopped making it, my guess would be anywhere around 1989-1991.

 

[williamr1248]

Advise on Electrolux 2100

I bought a very similar Electolux 2100 from QVC about 1999-2000 time frame. It looks just like yours and it has proved to be a very sturdy machine. It was given as a gift and has had a lot of use. The only thing that has needed replacement was the hose after it was damaged.
I liked the machine so much that I recieved one as a gift.
I has only been used a few times. I liked the machine because it is simple and light weight. It has a very Electrolux feel to the machine. Kind of reminds me of the basic old Electrolux model E that came out in the early 50's.

 

[eurekastar]

The sheath cord tested out OK. So I removed the safety switch to examine it. I discovered that it comes apart pretty easily by prying up for prongs. The circuit won't close either because there is no longer enough tension on the spring or because corrosion is making it stick. So I think it just needs a new switch. I've seen a few on Ebay, so I may just order one.

 

[thevacuumman]

Mine is just like that one except mine has a blue PN-6 and i was told mine was from about 1987

 

[Klectrolux]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the 2100 was replaced by the Diplomat series. I did have the same problem on my AP280s PN. The PN would sometimes work, and a quick examination of the issue was the circuit breaker. A new one solved that issue!

I think the E2000, 2100, Ambassador, and Diplomat are all pretty much the same tank aside from color and perhaps a new motor?

 

[elux89]

Klectrolux

The E2000 had a different motor, it wasn't the typical 5.7 inch diameter, more like 5.1-5.2. Kinda like the motors in the ap series, but different armature. Later E2000 models, the electrical contacts at the bottom of the bag basket and front door disappeared, as they are now directly wired in. The 2100's quite early on had the LF series motor. This motor was replaced with what is more commonly used for their future two stage motors. Many of the later 2100/System 90 units had motors that had a taupe colored plastic armature holder, many of these had defective armatures. This brings me to another point, the System 90 came after the 2100, then the Diplomat. I don't think the US market saw the System 90, but I could be wrong on this one.

 

[thevacuumman]

I have seen a couple of system 90's when I bought mine but I don't know for sure if the were purchased in the US or even released here

 

[eurekastar]

I went ahead and order the switch. I just hope I ordered the right one. The original switch had part # 938-41 stamped on it. It says it was made in Mexico too. I ordered the one in the link. It looks different and has part # 938-91, but I think it will work. Maybe the slight variation in part # indicates that it is made in China. LOL! I'll let everyone know if it works! The vacuum is fairly quiet, has strong suction, and pretty decent airflow too. So it shouldn't go to waste just because the nozzle isn't working.

http://www.ezvacuum.com/electrolux-prolus-extreme-reset-switch-009380091-p-4161.html

 

[eurekastar]

Well, the PN switch came in and just as I suspected, it wasn't an exact fit. So I had to do a little Southern Engineering and pull the guts from the old switch and slide the new switch into old switch's housing for stability. Maybe Electrolux engineers intend it that way? But the old switch cover wouldn't work because the new switch button is longer. So I left the old cover off. It doesn't look as good but it works.

 

[sireluxomatic]

Glad to hear things are working now. I find that power nozzle (model #1622, I think it is) to be one of the best; for whatever reason, it slightly outperforms the older PN 5 + 6, even though they seem almost identical.

 

[eurekastar]

Update...

It was really bugging me that the switch cover wasn't fitting. So I took it apart again and refitted it. It worked this time! That model of Electrolux has surprisingly strong suction and airflow too. I can see why people like them. I put a generic brush roll on it too. The bristles seem to be stiffer than on the genuine Electorlux brush roll. Or maybe it is just because the older one became softer over time? Anyway, it seems to clean really well.

 

[sireluxomatic]

The brush roll in mine is presumably the original, and seems to be in good shape for 20+ years of use. I find it just grabs on to the carpet better than any other Electrolux PN save for the PN II.