I was informed that this Canadian model Electrolux was one of the first plastic models manufactured in 1974. I snapped it up through an estate sale broker for $25.00 
Electrolux AP100 ✨✨✨
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I'll say this those old electroluxes look like summer vacation movie with Chevy Chase driving that station wagon. There not great looking.
I will say it's mint. The salmon color is nice. How is it every vacuum is mint.
I'm on lookout for a dual sanitronic 80 green extension tube. Since you have a knack for pristine vacuums if you could look out for a d80 tube I'd appreciate it.
Les
I'll say this those old electroluxes look like summer vacation movie with Chevy Chase driving that station wagon. There not great looking.
I will say it's mint. The salmon color is nice. How is it every vacuum is mint.
I'm on lookout for a dual sanitronic 80 green extension tube. Since you have a knack for pristine vacuums if you could look out for a d80 tube I'd appreciate it.
Les
Lesss ..lol..heyyy dude! Thx for the props! I will rub my magic lamp for you !
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Nice vacuum makes me want to fix my electrolux canister they need new motors .
huskyvacs
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Nice score! Is it mauve colored?
ralph123
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Nice score. They sure have nice attachments. Are there 2 floor brushes? What's the difference?
luxflairguy
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I think what Les was trying to say is that there is both a bare floor tool AND a carpet tool as well as the PN. The carpet tool is identical to one of the versions of the ever popular US model XXX nozzle.
If I am correct, the PN on this machine has 3 different brush roll heights adjustable on the nozzle. It's been a long time since I've seen one! Greg
If I am correct, the PN on this machine has 3 different brush roll heights adjustable on the nozzle. It's been a long time since I've seen one! Greg
quebecois
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Nice find ! I have 4 of them in my basement, but none as complete as the one you bought.
The color is actually beige, light beige for some parts and dark beige for the others.
THe motor is pretty durable, most of them need a bearing change and brushes change, that's about it.
THe weak part is the hose, most of these old fabric-like hoses aren't airtight any more, so succion at the end is sometimes close to nothing.
The color is actually beige, light beige for some parts and dark beige for the others.
THe motor is pretty durable, most of them need a bearing change and brushes change, that's about it.
THe weak part is the hose, most of these old fabric-like hoses aren't airtight any more, so succion at the end is sometimes close to nothing.
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Hey Keith! That’s a really nice one. Love the Canadian luxes! Would love to find an AP100 or AP200 in mint condition like that! Any suggestions how to come across one in such great condition?I was informed that this Canadian model Electrolux was one of the first plastic models manufactured in 1974. I snapped it up through an estate sale broker for $25.00
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John
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I have the Electrolux AP100 but the second edition. Where the power nozzle in the 1st is PN V and the second is PN 100. In the 1st version, there was a power trigger control to turn power nozzle off and on. on the handgrip. The second version, which is what i have, got rid of that feature. They brought it back in the AP280 series. The instruction manuals are a little different. They have same lady demonstrating the operation of machine, and they changed pictures to upgrade to new version of power nozzle and handgrip. Otherwise it's the same AP100 model. i enjoy using it. nice and quiet. follows me around. i do wish my version had the trigger on the handgrip of hose to on and off power nozzle. i shut cleaner off. remove power nozzle to another tool like the swivel floor brush, then turn it on. the reason i do this if you just leave cleaner on, and take out the power nozzle plug that goes into bottom of wand area, the male prongs will shorten over time. i read this years ago, and i'm glad i did. I told my family member, it was different brand of vacuum, and the same thing happened the prongs would get shorter and shorter on the power nozzle cord, as the family member would just leave machine on and disconnect the power nozzle and do other things, like use the floor brush or just use the pipe end to clean behind furniture. I know this is an old thread, but maybe someone will look into it.
vintage lover
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Yes, my version of the AP100 Electrolux was made in 1976. Then later on the AP200 came out.
cheesewonton
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Wow! Only $25 and pristine. You must be living right. Just gorgeous.I was informed that this Canadian model Electrolux was one of the first plastic models manufactured in 1974. I snapped it up through an estate sale broker for $25.00
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centralsweeper63
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Absolutely gorgeous machine.
i just scored a Electrolux ap 280 2 speed with all tools and side kick for 0$ some one gift to me the vacuum for christmas pic soon i have kidney stones taking it easy for now will post a tread here soon
centralsweeper63
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Nice score! I do hope you get better soon. Good luck.
thanks
centralsweeper63
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You are welcome.
if it stop on contact with the area you need to clean then i would open it up and look for a new belt or maybe just needs cleaningI have the SideKick and it works great. I've used a similar type of attachment, same idea, on another model, but once you put the brushes against the area you need to clean, like carpeted stairs, for example, the brushes just stop moving. I guess it makes a good lawn ornament. lol oops!
rugsucker
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The Sidekick as well as the dusting brush should not be used like a scrub brush. Just go over area lightly and let the air do the work. The harder you press down the less airflow that carries the dirt to the hose.
That is also true press gently yes do not cut off the air flow or suction of the machine let the air clean yes
centralsweeper63
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Like the Zippbrush. To me it sounds like a bad belt in your sidekick.
check your power nozzle brush roller if it spins by hand no need for oil if its tight and dirty clean try again only oil when nessary
centralsweeper63
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You really need a special, thicker grease. But, yes, that is helpful when the right grease is used.
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Please start your own thread re maintenance on Aerus Electrolux related accessories. This post was specifically created to for the Canadian Electrolux AP100. Thanks
vintage lover
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Sorry and u guys won't hear from me again. Happy New Years!
centralsweeper63
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Oops, sorry!
you can come over to my tread electrolux ap 280
vintage lover
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i forgot how society is not what it used to be. i'm being bad. yes. you don't have to silence me. i will leave peacefully.
vacuumland and vacuum group not what it use to be sad
