Electrolux Central Vac.

[caligula]

Hi guys I'm thinking of getting an Electrolux central vacuum system in the next few months. And yes, I have a qualified person to install it for me. I need ideas, and suggestions. The only thing etched in stone is that it be Electrolux.

Please advise.

 

[ctvacman]

Depending on how much you want to spend I have a basically new lux deluxe accessory kit for sale. I'm looking to get 325 for it

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Get an Aerus. better quality than Modern Lux

 

[caligula]

I can go there, Aerus is still basically Electrolux.

Heres the reason I'm asking.

Today my housemate suggested he get a central vac. I jumped at it, and said "great as long as it's Electrolux!" As to price, he hates to spend money, so something good but low in price. I may know vintage vacuum cleaners, and the history of the central vac, but aside from the Electrolux model I had in 1994, don't have a clue with the new ones. I'll welcome all suggestions.

 

[ralph123]

If I were looking at a Central Vac, I would at least consider the Husky Storm vacuum (made in Canada), that is on sale at costco.com.



$699.99 After $100 OFF

Husky Storm Central Vacuum System with Electric Power Head Kit
Husky Storm Central Vacuum System with Electric Power Head Kit
Features: For Homes up to 10,000 sq ft, Installation Required, High Efficiency Filter Can Be Used With or Without Bag, Ultra Quiet, Includes Accessory Kit

http://www.costco.com/Husky-Storm-C...lectric-Power-Head-Kit.product.100161400.html

 

[n0oxy]

central vacuum

First, is there a particular reason you are determined to have an electrolux model? Do these offer a particular feature that you can't find on other brands? From what I've seen, the Electrolux models tend to be a bit expensive. The beam central vacuums are made by Electrolux so you might consider those as well. One of my biggest problems with these is that they're bagless. Of course, this is a personal preference, but the filter in these units does not clean itself as well as they claim. I have a beam unit, and was able to convert it to use bags, it's far better that way. Honestly if you want the best central vacuum unit, I would consider something from drainvac, purvac, or perhaps vacumaid. The aspria models are also very good.

 

[tolivac]

Central vacuum.i would go with an MD Modern Day unit. They are made in the US an can be used with a closed bag or open one.I know the dealer here and they are excellent quality machines . The Lux unit is pain to empty and you have to clean or wash its foam filter by hand. And it still lets fines get into the motor blowing it out. The MD dealer has replaced a few Lux units because of this. The blown Lux units linger in the trade in pile.A bagged central unit is much better!

 

[ctvacman]

I love my MD central vac and you can use Electrolux tools with it if you wish. Like I said I'm selling my 1999 Genuine Electrolux kit for 325. It was NEW OLD STOCK I bought a year ago and i haven't really used it

 

[caligula]

Hi n0oxy:

Yes, my favorite brand is Electrolux. Also I've had 2. I should explaine. In 1993 I had my first central vac istalled, it was the second of the series, and I loved it. However, I sold the house in 95, and moved cross country, I bought the same one for the new house and it served me well for many years. My idea is stay with what I trust.

Now, as to my housemate, he'll want the basics, a no frills machine, and since I'm the one using it, I want my favorite brand.

Keep in mind however, for him it's only the thinking stage, and I've been asked to do the research. So right now I'm turning to the experts in modern vacuum cleaners. Personally I'm just as happy with my Electrolux model LX, and Kirby Classic III.

 

[vacman1961]

Alex, as you know I bleed Electrolux and I have been in the floor care business since 1977, in my house I have a VacuFlo model 766 power unit and an new Aerus Electrolux Power Nozzle and attachment set, now you don't have to go with a model 766, I did because I like power, you can go with a model 566, it is more than adequate. The advantage to a VacuFlo over an Aerus Electrolux unit is that there is no bags and filters in the VacuFlo, so you maintain 100% suction all the time, with the Aerus power unit, it has a foam filter in it and as it clogs, the suction decreases. Chose your power unit wisely, it is the heart of the system. Good Luck with your decision.

Charlie

 

[blknblu]

Best way - buy the MD central vac and put an Electrolux sticker on it.


Seriously, my local CL has many Electrolux central vac pulls. (wonder why).


I have a Canadian made DrainVac myself, with a large Lamb Ametek motor and plastic container (dry vac only).


It was installed almost 10 years ago when the house was built.


 


About that Electrolux:


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[this post was last edited: 12/13/2015-22:50]

 

[tolivac]

I have an Aerus Lux central unit that is bagless-has a blown motor-dust in it.The machine was given to me from the MD dealers trade in pile.Sometime will get a new motor for it.The foam filter eventually leaks dust into the motor.

 

[sitop]

Nutone

I have had three different central vacs in three different houses. I love my Electrolux, BUT, it was bagless. Horrible. Had to wash out the foam filter every time or the suction got weak. My first was a Sears, which was bagless but never lost suction with the cyclone. I adapted my Electrolux attachments and a power nozzle to it. My last was a Nutone, 2 motor, bagged. The power nozzle was a rebadged Sears. LOVED it! The house was over 3,000 sq ft and 4 shedding dogs and it never lost suction until I forgot to check the bag! Since it was bagged it also made a great vault. Who would look in the vacuum container for anything?

 

[n0oxy]

vacuflo

I would avoid those vacuflo units unless you get a bagged model. With these cyclonic vacuums that have no filter, you have dust actually going through the motor in order to be vented outside. That's motor failure waiting to happen. Also, you have to clean the filter screen that is above the dirt container which can be a real mess. Bagged units are better by far, toss the bag and install a new one and you're done, and no dirt going through the motor.

 

[tolivac]

Aerus Lux central vac unit--the one I have that came from a trade in pile--was shocked to find the machine was built in-----CHINA!!!!Look on your Lux bagless central units-the motor dome and see if yours was built there.Mine has a blown motor.I currently have a new MD "Silentmaster" bagged unit.The bag inside the tank resembles a giant open top TriStar bag.This one can hold up to 12Gal of debris.Currently use it with my Kirby Avalir as a "Monster Vac" works well! and fun to look inside to see what was picked up.I also have a powerwand that was made for MD vacuums that use the Sebo ET-1 powernozzle-like on their canisters.Works GREAT on the MD machine!!!Use it for areas where Kirby won't fit.The MD machines are proudly built by a family company in Bakersfeild,Calif.Mike showed me the inner workings of these and they are the best as far is it goes to me.And they use US made Lamb-Ametek motors.The Silentmaster uses a two stage full bypass motor.No worry of picked up grunk getting into the motor.That is what killed the Lux bagless machine I have.Sometime may replace its motor.Wish these could be converted to bagged.I have dealt with bagless central units in the past and they are HORRIBLE-dumping many gallons of fine home dirt and dust-not fun-you have to take a shower afterwards!

 

[tolivac]

I also have two NuTone bagged central machines-one has twin full bypass 6A 120V motors.The other has a 12.5A full bypass motor.Came from the MD dealer trade in pile.These NuTones work well!ne uses a 8gal heavy Filtrete bag.The other-dual motor-has a thick paper bag-6Gal.

 

[n0oxy]

bagged and bagless units

Many central vacuums can be used as a bagged or bagless unit. The beam models, and some Electrolux models, although they come as bagless units can be converted to use bags quite easily. I did that with my beam 275c unit, and it's so much better. Now nothing goes in to the bucket because the bag catches everything, and the so called self cleaning filter is gone because it's not needed. the MD models use an open style bag which increases the air flow, you can convert these to use closed bags as well, but you would probably lose some performance this way.

 

[tolivac]

On the MD units if you went to the closed bag you would lose some capacity and you can't use the "utility" inlet on the central machine.The filtering and performance would still be about the same.You would put the closed bag into the cloth one that used to be used with the open bags.The closed bag was recommended for folks with allergies.The Areus Lux machine I have can't be converted to bagged.Its sort of ironic since Lux promotes their bagged canisters over bagless machines.

 

[superiorvac]

Cyclovac

I'm not sure if they're available in the states, but the Cyclovac is a great choice. I've seen them private labeled as a Riccar in the states. Check them out...bag or filter types, quiet machines, metal construction. I'm sorry to say your Aerus is an old school, old technology machine. There is definitely better out there for the money. Foam doesn't filter well, it only clogs. They are loud, and the powernozzle and hose set is something from 1984. Other powerhead kits have light crushproof hoses that optimize airflow. Also check out Lindhaus, Wessell Werk and Sebo powernozzles.