ELECTROLUX MODEL 86 LOW SUCTION

[Deleted member 1090]

HELLO ALL I NEED HELP ASAP i just got a electrolux model 86 whit low suction she turns on and off just fine , but has low suction please let me know what is wrong.
motor sounds just fine but she has low suction and air flow is the motor gone kaput??? i had it sent to me so its the first time i try her out any advice is very welcome thanks no bearing noise also .

 

[super-sweeper]

Here a few thingies to check! 

 


<ul>
<li>Be sure that the exhaust filter (if there is one) is clean. Try running the vacuum without it in place, check if suction is restored. It never hurts to blow-clean the filter with compressed air, or better, replace the filter!</li>
<li>The most common problem with other Electrolux cleaners is the cloth hose. Feel the suction at the input at the vacuum.If it is strong, your hose needs replacing. Alternatively, stick the hose onto the exhaust, and seal the nozzle with your hand. Feel the hose for any leaks.</li>
<li>Run the vacuum without a bag installed, check if suction is restored.</li>
<li>If none of the above fix the suction, your unit may have bad fans.</li>
</ul>
Good luck! 

 

[Deleted member 1090]

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UPDATE I TOOK IT APART the rubber gasket around the motor is crack needs a new one any idea how i could fix that ?? other that that she runs great i added some 3 in 1 sewing machine oil to it and she purring like a kitten just needs the rubber seal around the motor to make it work a 100 % and i have a 7 feet plastic hose

 

[Deleted member 1090]

SHES FIX!

She runs like new afther putting a new rubber gasket around the motor shes like new all it needs is clean filter and new bag but the store is close now so ill go tomorrow and i got it fix for free i had a spare parts in my basement that fit

 

[super-sweeper]

YaY!

 

[Deleted member 1090]

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yess yay
thats what i said to when i turn it on and it was working well im so glad
i was looking for a lux either 86 or 88 or 89 and when i got it and it did not work right not fun .Always nice to give older vac a new life a second chance short of speak ill take some pictures tomorrow

 

[super-sweeper]

YaY!

 

[Deleted member 1090]

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here she is after a full day at the vacuum cleaner spa.
The motor bearing have been oil , and clean , the casing was hand scrub whit a mr clean eraser to give it its former shine , the bag and filter where replace and voila ELECTROLUX ZB 86 CANISTER VACUUM back to its former glory

 

[super-sweeper]

beautiful! 

 

[Deleted member 1090]

thanks

she runs good now i took it apart took the motor out oil the bearings new bag new filter clean the body inside and out and voila works like she used to suction is restored altho not as strong as my compact electra but very good compared what she used to be works great now and shes quiet to

 

[normvac]

I would say

From you pictures it looks like tape around the hose at the machine end. As well as the Wand end. If this is so, a new hose sounds give you great suction. Along with all the repair you made to the machine !
Norm

 

[Deleted member 1090]

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the tape is now gone , the hose was not inserted far enough on the coupling shes working great now thanks for all the responses
Antoine

 

[beerad]

that looks awesome

you did a good job of sprucing up the old LUX,,

That is a nice Lux for free plus shipping
Enjoy))

 

[Deleted member 1090]

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Thanks alot she works like new now no problem at all after taking the motor completely apart oil clean grease , clean the body fix the suction loss and make it shine like it did when new the ELECTROLUX MODEL ZB 86 is now back in action

 

[beerad]

Awesome

A nice addition to your collection

I hope you enjoy ..

 

[super-sweeper]

oh, I know that feeling! it was a normal day when my Duo-Power canister showed up at KSSRC, sounding rough and uneasy. I tore into it, and nearly contemplating replacing the motor. I decided to rebuild the motor, something KSSRC had never attempted before, this was before KSSRC was even a thing! All that bearing needed was a touch of oil, and after blowing the fuse thanks to incorrect wiring, the motor breathed life back into itself! Today the legendary Duo-Power  continues to putter along, leaving no mess un-touched! 

 

[Deleted member 1090]

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Your right about that i thought of replacing the motor in my lux but all it needed was oil and a clean up now shes working like new

 

[Deleted member 1090]

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After a spa day for the motor it now made a screeching noise when i turn it on uh oh i think m y motor is kaput i try rebuilding it i took it completely apart last week soak in water and soap cleaning the fan ect but now i think the bearing was shot long before i try cleaning it new motor time ill have to buy one now no choice darn . I was trying to save the original motor but no luck .

 

[electroluxxxx]

Ball bearings require grease! NEVER use oil on them!!! Only oil Sleave bearings.