Electrolux Model LE

[jaker15]

I have a good friend who will be coming by my house on Saturday for a micro-meet. He's bringing a crap-load of parts and attachments (yay!) as well as a few vacuums from his collection. One machine that he is bringing is a 1980's Electrolux LE. He says it worked when he got it, but now the switch is stuck in the OFF position. We need to go in and fix the switch so the motor will run again. So, I have a couple of questions....

First of all, can you repair the power switch? It's a push-action, foot operated switch mounted near the front of the cleaner. I am hoping that it's just gummed up and needs a bit of TLC to work again. I really hope that it doesn't need to be replaced entirely.

Second, how desirable is this particular Electrolux? It has the tools, PN7 power nozzle, and my friend is even throwing in a NIB SideKick mini power nozzle as well. I hope that we can get this vacuum up and running again soon!

And, click the link for the timeline of the Electrolux models through the years. The LE is from 1988.

http://blog.evacuumstore.com/post/2012/06/22/History-of-All-Electrolux-Vacuum-Cleaner-Models.aspx

 

[collector2]

Hey Jake

Afraid that time line isn't all that accurate and it misses a lot of machines.

There are three different models of LE. The first one out was the usually referred to as an LE (J). The J stood for Jadestone which was the really dark blue color of trim. It was out from 1985-1987. From 1987 - 1989 they changed to the LE (T). The T stands for Taupe which is the tan/brown colour. The third model is the SE LE or Special Edition LE which was sold in 1989 through various mail order outlets like the Esso flyers they sent to card holders. The trim on it was a wine colour.

All the parts are available to repair the switch yet and they aren't very expensive so you shouldn't have any problem with that.

Doug

 

[jaker15]

Doug....

Thanks so much. I noticed that it was missing a few as well. Where is the XX? The Model T "Thrift"? The LE that I am hopefully getting has the taupe trim. It's a rather lovely color! LOL.

 

[collector2]

Hey Jake

I just was given that LE about two months ago by Dave B as well (I've had the Jadestone one for years - haven't found one of the SE's yet though) . This is the one he gave me.

 

[jaker15]

Looks good! But.....

Any tips on how to fix the power switch? If it's stuck, could it just need something like silicone spray? Also, how do you put the casing back together?

 

[tig21er]

switch

Most generally all you need is a rocker arm. The new ones are reinforced.

 

[collector2]

to get at the switch open the bag cover and turn the machine upside down. You then slide the bumpers out of the bag compartment. That allows the machine to split in half. Remove the bottom then move the bag compartment out and you will be able to get at the switch.

 

[ronni]

I found it interesting that the L-E pictured below and in the next thread are Model 1623 like the Regency Series machines. I used to think that each name or series had its own model identification.

 

[ronni]

The machine marked "Model 1623" as shown in the previous reply:

 

[ronni]

I neglected to mention that the Ambassador (no Roman numeral after it) was also a Model 1623.

 

[tig21er]

Ronni

according to my records The Ambassador model # was 0027.

 

[ronni]

John,

Thanks for checking your records. I wonder if the Ambassador had two model designations, then, because here is the link to the Ambassador canister and power nozzle listing on Ebay where I saw it (I will also post a couple of the photos on this reply and the next for when the link expires). I will say, the 0027 is an unusual model designation for Electrolux:


Ambassador/Model 1623 with power nozzle PN-6A:

 

[ronni]

Inside of cover on the Ambassador canister (in previous reply) showing the model designation as 1623:

(Ebay listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electrolux-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

 

[ronni]

It must be that Model 1623 had several names, among them being the L-E, Ambassador, Regency 1000 and Special Edition (as I have just read in another thread) and possibly some other BOL canisters. Albeit, some of the L-Es have "Model L-E" embossed on the cover, so it could be that they were manufactured in Canada. Also, if memory serves, I thought that some L-Es were marked as Model 2100s, although that may have been a case of using up extra parts from the Hi-Techs.

It also seems that Model 2100 was used for the TOL or MOL canisters such as the Hi-Tech, Regency 2000 and Special Edition - automatic (also posted on another thread).

Feel free to correct me. It could be that I was misinformed, or perhaps that the covers had been replaced at one time. It would be fun to check warehouse stock for different variations--in terms of model designations and designs.

 

[jaker15]

It

would appear that I made a mistake in saying that my LE has the PN-7. It actually has the PN-6A.

 

[fantomfan57]

Electrolux L-E Manual

Does anyone have an extra manual or a copy I can get. You can contact me at:
[email protected]

Thanks.