Electrolux Hi-Tech 2100

[kevin]

I know Electrolux manufactured a 2100 series of vacuum cleaners, but I thought there were only three models: Hi-Tech, System 90, and Special Edition. Was there also just a 2100?

Were there different versions of each? Some have white on/off switches and some have blue. Also, some have PN-6Bs and some have PN-7Bs.

Following are a couple photos from eBay listings from an "Electrolux 2100" search:

"2100":

 

[kevin]

"Hi-Tech 2100" (PN-6B):

 

[kevin]

"Hi-Tech 2100" (PN-7B):

 

[thermokid]

Electrolux 2100

I have the same model 2100 in post #263994 mine is Black and gray. I bought it for my collection because it was in like new condition hardly being used. Great right? well the problem it has is when you turn it on, it immediately turns itself back off( yes it has a new bag installed so that isn't it.. If you lay the machine on it's side it will run for about 5 minutes before it shuts off.. I just don't know what could be wrong with the machine...... Dan

 

[collector2]

There were actually several versions of the 2100. The first one was with the PN5 power nozzle and had the long crevice tool. The second one was with the PN6 power nozzle and had the clip on the exhaust cover for the small crevice tool and dusting brush. They both had light grey switches (the blue one is a replacement).

There was also a third version that came out several years later as a "special" sale machine (In your first picture above) that was black and grey instead of Jadestone and Grey.

The System 90 and Special Edition were also 2100's.

 

[suckolux]

I once had a brown/burgundy ish? model like that , my first plastic Lux, it was not good.Maybe my bad luck, but two motors says no. They did have a blue version like that at Sams for a while too, very low price.

 

[ultralux88]

I've got a burgundy topped 2100 Special Edition. One of my favorites because I remember them being sold in Service Merchandise.

 

[tig21er]

2100

the 2100 that started out the thread was the newest and latest cleaner that came out maybe 5 years ago. I will look up the specs tomorrow.

 

[kevin]

Thanks for responding thermokid, Collector2, Suckolux, ultraLux88, and tig21er.

Tig21er, Looking forward to your follow-up.

Can you explain why there are so many overlapping versions of Luxes...starting around the Diamond J... 1521s, 2100s, Ambassadors, Regencys, Guardians, Legacys...? The history profile on Aerus's website doesn't help that much, since it is incomplete. I'm thinking back to the time that there was a top-tier model, a low-tier model, and an upright. Since then it seems that there have been groups of top-tier, middle-tier, and low-tier models. Is that right? Does it have anything to do with the Canadian market?

 

[tig21er]

2100

the 2100 illustrated that I said came out 5 years ago came out in 2001. Time passes by quickly for me these days and I do make a small error once in awhile but not enough to kill me.

 

[beko1987]

I wish we had cool electroluxes like that! They look great, and not that old at all

 

[electromatik]

I can help clear up the problem of overlapping models somewhat. Electrolux's don't overlap as much as you think. In 1968 they radically changed the design of the machine with the 1205 model. They pretty much stuck with that basic model for the next 25 years with only incremental changes and cosmetic differences. Each new incremental changed had a different number right on down the line to the 1521. Starting around the middle 1980's they created several lower tier models to complement the higher tier one. All of these were variations on the same basic model. The Epic machines, for example, were basically the same as the 2100 with a tool caddy built on top and the symbols arranged differently. They just put fewer features on them as they went down the list. The Ambassador was a very basic 2100 with no lights, dial, or automatic shut off. The basic 1205 continued on as a metal body until the early 1990's as a different name. Olympia, Diamond Jubilee, Silverado, Ultralux, etc. were the same machine with minor differences. The Regency was an upright model and they followed this general pattern with those too. Incremental differences with a new name and number. Other Lux experts can tell you much more than me I'm sure. Hope this helps clear you up a little.

 

[collector2]

I think I can clear up some of this too. A lot of it deals with free trade and Electrolux being bought out.

To begin with the 2100 was a Canadian model. Up until "Free trade" came in Electrolux in Canada and the USA were operated as pretty much separate entities. Both with their own R & D divisions and factories that developed machines in accordance with the demands of their separate markets. They did, however, also share concepts. The E series machines were developed in Canada in 1982. Starting with the E2000 (which used a slightly modified version of the US PN4 dubbed the PN2000). It was replaced in 1985 by the 2100 with the PN5 and, subsequently in 1987 by the System 90. About this time was when "free trade" came into being. Electrolux closed the Canadian Factories and moved production to the US as a cost cutting measure. (Hence the Canadian style LE taking over from the US special model as the lower line) The S90 was replaced by the US Grand Marquis which proved to be a BIG mistake. The Canadian market HATED it. It was much heavier and more cumbersome than the previous Canadian made machines. Sales plummeted like never before. In a effort to recover their market the Diplomat was brought out and the recovery began. Throughout this time Electrolux went through several changes in hands, each of which resulted in more and more of the facilities being stripped away. This finally culminated in Aeris taking over and the design of these machines has not been changed since(Aside from colour)

 

[kevin]

Here are a couple more versions I found--at least the labels are slightly different:

 

[kevin]

(photos courtesy of Ebay)

 

[kevin]

Some also had a pinstripe in the bumper (like the Diamond Js) and wheel pinstripes:

 

[kevin]

I am wondering if the different logos represent retail models and door-to-door models?

It seems to me that the machines that were sold in stores (e.g. Regency series and Special Edition) had the bold "ELECTROLUX" letters without the border while the door-to-door models had the customary logo with the border during that time period.

That would be one reason why there are different labels. I am taking for granted that the machine in the original posting was the only version of the 21st century run which may not be true.

 

[briankirbyclass]

Never having used one of these models,,what does the dial on the top of the machine do?

 

[countryguy]

The dial is used to regulate when the machine shuts off depending on the type of dirt that is being vacuumed i.e. very course dirt or very fine dirt. Fine dirt will cause the pores of the bag to clog faster, thus cutting off suction and causing the bag full indicator to light and the machine to shut off.

Gary