Electrolux Cord Winder Models

[kevin]

Hello,

I remember when I first starting taking an interest in vacuum cleaners I was trying to locate the model # of my Model R. Erroneously, I thought it was a model 2 because that is cast into the cord winder's casing.

That got me to thinking if the model 2s were the only donut-style cord winders that Electrolux used after the model F (The Type T Cordomatic had been used previously), or if there was a model 1, 3, or.... I'm also wondering if the same model of cord winder was used from the 1205 through the 1521 series (or later) and if anyone knows the model # of it/them?

 

[kevin]

I have a donut-shaped cord winder like above that doesn't always catch when I pull out the cord. It often takes more than 5 pulls to get it to catch. Would WD-40 help?

 

[rugsucker]

Elux cordwinder

First be aware that the winder is only meant to lock when the vac is in a horizonal position(wheels on floor)as gravity drops the locking pawl into a groove when the reel rotates to the proper position.After that if still not working right a SMALL amount of lubrication might help BUT next be aware the CW spring WILL cut you in a half second if it gets out of place..!! Might be best to leave alone or take to someone with experience. Elux winders have always been most dependable with the 1205 and newer easier to service but ALL must be approached with CAUTION,knowledge and skill.

 

[kevin]

Thanks once again, Jimmy (#2). I was just thinking of squirting some WD-40 in the mechanism without removing it. I appreciate your words of caution and will not attempt to remove it with my lack of experience.

 

[kenkart]

I second what Jimmy said...

But dont spray anything into the mechanism, you probably wont hit what you need to...that spring can knock your eye out or worse, it really is a dangerous thing, I learned how to work on them many years ago in a vac shop, Jimmy is the expert on all things Electrolux.

 

[tig21er]

That

cordwinder has two different models. The first one out had loose ball bearings that went in a slot to wind and the newest one had a ball bearing plate with the balls in it . A lot easier to work on. One suggestion pull your cord out , wash it off and dry the cord and then with talcum powder or baby powder in your had go up and down the cord and then try to rewind. This acts as a dry lubricant. Sometimes the cordreel doesn't have to be taken apart. I have been working on the cordreels since my father taught me to work on them since I was 9 and that has been 58 years.The first cordreel I worked on was on a model XXX. Talcum powder was taught at Electrolux meetings in the 50's because cords got gummy and were hard to rewind.

 

[kevin]

Thanks for the info. and tips, John (#5). It's awesome that you got your first Electrolux training at age 9, and that you can speak to how things were done and what information was disseminated in the 1950s. I appreciate learning from the past.

I didn't know that the donut-shaped cord winder had two different models. Mine is a Model 2, so I guess it stands to reason that there was a Model 1.

I'll definitely try the powder trick (don't have either talcum or baby so will need to buy some first).

 

[ronni]

I have a Model F with a Model 2 cord winder that has a black cord with a hard plastic gray Electrolux plug. Is that original to the machine, or was it a replacement? The cord itself is shot, so I'd like to replace it with an original look-alike and reuse the plug.

 

[piscesinphoenix]

How to use exhaust port with auto cordwinder on LX

Not sure if this is the right forum for this request, but here 'tis: I recently bought an LX (tired of having to buy a new vac every 8-10 months and decided to try retro). It came with sprayer and atomizer attachments (and I'd like to eventually get a floor polisher/scrubber) but it has the auto cordwinder. I don't have a manual so I don't know how to get it out of the way to use them (am I right in assuming these items use the "air-out" feature on the vac?). Any help is welcome.
Thanks.
Terri T.

 

[rugsucker]

LX blower

When you look down between the vac and cordwinder you will see a round thumb screw that unscrews,but stays in place,to drop the 'hook' that holds winder cloed.It then swings over so blower can be used.You will also see another screw in center of exhaust that removes rear polished aluminum cover.Before bags were improved a filter pad was under the cover.If it happens to still have an old,dirty filter it should be removed and discarded.You will find Elux is a great vac with easiest bag change.Hoses will reach a point of losing suction.If still using an older hose you want to see if there is suction loss between vac and end of hose.-Happy Vacuuming!

 

[ronni]

To placesinphoenix (reply 8):

If your hose leaks it can be resealed with a product called Plasti-Dip. Many hardware and home improvement stores carry it.

 

[piscesinphoenix]

thanks rugsucker and ronni for advice

Thanks for your great info; very much appreciated. I also found out that this is one of the models with the basement/attic dial and a nifty place to store extra bags as well on the bottom! Well, I was all ready to fire it up, got new bag installed - easy peasy..... plugged it into wall socket. It popped, sparked and quit!!! I think it might just be the plug part of the cord (it seemed a little loose, like it wasn't quite making contact), but I'm no expert and splicing a new plug is something I'm a little leery of, too. I did try another wall socket just to be sure, but nothing. I'm truly hoping that's all that's gone wrong...and so soon, too
Anyway, thanks again for the help.