Electrolux LX questions?

[texbodemer]

Hi!

I got my first railed Electrolux, a blue LX. It was absolutely filthy when I got it. After cleaning it, I noticed that there is a large dent in the side. How would I remove the panels to remove the dent? Also, is there a serial number database for Electroluxes?

 

[paul]

Congrats, Nick.

I am unable to help with removing the panels but can tell you a bit about the Electrolux USA serial number alphanumeric format that was initiated in 1937 with the iconic Model XXX.

First off, I have made several attempts along with others over the years to decode them but to no avail. The letters indicate the production series, and the numerals are the production number. In most cases the first letter of the series remained constant during a model's entire production period while the second changed when the production number turned over or possibly when a design change was made. At least one exception was the Model XXX due to its 14-year run (excluding the WWII years when production was halted and the factory switched to war production). Over the years, the series have been reused.

Presumably when Electrolux relocated its corporate offices some of the old records were discarded according to reps with whom I have spoken. So, even headquarters is unable to provide times of manufacture for specific cleaners; and so far, no one has ever posted an old Electrolux shipping record as one guy did with Eureka Williams'. Until such time all we can do is guess.

By the way, even Aerus's current electronic database only provides the original year of sale for each cleaner; not necessarily the year of production. For example, a cleaner may have been manufactured at the end of one year but not sold until the next.

You can look for clues to determine the approximate year your Model LX was produced. Thread 20954 provides information on the LX's variations and the later LXI: https://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-VIEWTHREAD.cgi?20954

Hope someone else can coach you on removing the panels and that you're successful in pulling out the dents. Happy Electroluxing!

 

[caligula]

Removal of the side pannels.

Hi Nick:

If by 'side panels' you mean the ones reading Electrolux, that's very easy.

First open the bag chamber using the lever on the front cover then depending on the configuration with Companion, or Cary-on tool holder, and cord winder in place, remove both. There is the back end which holds the exhaust filter, this needs to be removed by turning the thumbscrew then pull the cover off. There you'll see a screw, one for each panel, remove the screw and the panel will slip off. It fits into a groove on the bag chamber on the other side. This screw may be hidden with the rubber gasket on the back end but easy to find.

To remove the top assembly with the carrying handle, pop open the cover that holds the cord. Depress the button on the side and the top will open exposing the plug. Unplug the cord.

There are two screws on the top panel with the vinyl handle, this is where you'll find the electrical data on the machine. Remove both screws, one is visible the other is under the handle. Lift the assembly off. This will expose the switch mechanism, do not monkey with this or you'll mess up the automatic shut-off. Been there, done that, leave it alone.

If the dent is inside the bag chamber you're out of luck as the bag chamber is complicated to remove.

To replace the nameplates fit the tab on one end into the groove of the front cover and replace the screw.


Good luck in removing the dent.

Alex Taber.

By the way, Caligula is the cat in my avatar.

 

[caligula]

Serial number.

Hi Nick:

I believe the number is etched into the outer part of the bag chamber assembly. To the left of the lever to open the front cover.

If you open the front cover, there are a series of numbers. These are patent numbers for models from 1924.to the model LX.

Alex. T.

 

[caligula]

History of the Electrolux model LX.

Th Nick:

I just brought up a thread on the attachments to the LX and I think you'll find it interesting.

Alex T.

 

[caligula]

Typo, should be 'Hi Nick.'

 

[huskyvacs]

Once you remove the panels, hitting the dents from the backside with a peening hammer and a nail set should pop the dents out. Work delicately. I personally just leave the dents, it keeps the history of the vacuum and it's not worth the effort.