Electrolux Genesis LX

[panasonicvac]

I picked one up today...

So I got a Prolux Plus from a thrift store close to my apartment building and I was wondering if anybody know more details about these. All I know is the years these were produced and the amp differences.

 

[ronni]

Congrats on your Prolux Plus purchase. It was one of Electrolux Corporation's commercial models. The "Plus" meant that the power cord was hard-wired below the hand grip, so there's an auxiliary outlet in which you can plug in a hose cord to run the Sidekick upholstery/stair cleaner. The Prolux series ran from about 1987-1995. Earlier motors were 8.5 amps and later ones were 10 amps; I think they were the same ones used on the household versions.

Electrolux commercial upright description:

1) no headlight
2) 40' - 50' grounded cord with heavy duty insulation
3) reinforced plastic

The looped handle and system performance indicators were introduced on the Model U129A with the Commercial label which succeeded the Prolux series.

You'll find the specs either stamped on the top of the brush roll hood--release the handle to view or on a nameplate decal affixed to the bottom plate.

Post some pics of your cleaner.

 

[panasonicvac]

So here's the Prolux. It was priced down to $7 instead of $13 like the other vacuums I saw at the thrift store because I noticed the brushroll wouldn't turn on. Luckily these came with a thermal reset button so that fixed the problem. The only parts it needs replacing is the bumper and (Correct me if I say it wrong) the bag nozzle because one of the tabs broke off. I'm also thinking about replacing the brushroll and the back wheels as well because they are both really worn out. It's really scratched on the bottom of the nozzle but everywhere else looks fine to me. It will need to get cleaned up really good because I can smell that someone might have either sucked up mud or damp carpets with this. Right now my Diplomat LX is at Great Vacs getting cleaned up and if they do a good job on it, I might send this in to get it cleaned as well. Other than that, I'm really glad that I got this. The specs do look kinda scratched so I can't really get a full detail of this model

 

[human]

Nice machine for a mere $7. You've definitely got some room to fix it up and still be in it for a reasonable amount.

 

[panasonicvac]

Yeah hopefully those parts aren't expensive to replace on this. What's the best bags and both filters to replace on this?

 

[human]

I just use the generic paper MultiFilter bags in my Discovery Plus. My understanding is they're made by the same company that makes the Electrolux branded bags. I don't know what to tell you about the filters since the Discovery series didn't have them. I think in the consumer line, they initially showed up on the Epic.

 

[panasonicvac]

I could've sworn that I saw someone using the post filter on his Prolux Plus. I thought it's optional that you could use a filter or not.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

You have to order that filter at your local Aerus Electrolux dealer
Andy

 

[ronni]

Thanks for the photos. Looks like it's in pretty good shape--especially at such a great sales price.

Since this is a thread for the Genesis series, I am going to start a new vintage thread to continue our discussion.

 

[ronni]

I also discovered that the Genesis LX has a 9.5 amp motor, and the Genesis LXe had a 10 amp motor. Is there much of a difference in performance?