Electrolux Olympia 1401B Hose - Repair or Replace

[lux14]

This has all been great information. I am asssuming that the color of the current EOM hoses are all black. I would want a beige one new. I feel that it would blend in with the machine and attachments better. The black really stands out if the machine is not black. Anyone have any info on current EOM colors? Thanks!

 

[w1986]

This morning I called Aerus/Elextrolux at 800-243-9078 and learned the replacement hose for $129 is on backorder. When I asked about the color, she didn't know but speculated it may be due to a color change of black or gray.

I would want a beige one too.

 

[jo]

I don’t think the hoses are black

Call Ray Satterwhite at RVA vacuums. He is an Aerus Electrolux dealer in Richmond VA. I’m sure he will tell you what color hose he has in stock for your Olympia. Check out his website at rvavacuums.com. His phone number is there too. His son specializes in restorations! We just referred someone to him who needed a hose for his Silverado and he bought it feom him and Ray sent it to him because there was no local branch. It is quite possible they are making the current replacement hoses in beige. It won’t be the light cream color to match the Olympia trim, more the beige that was used on the later models after the Silverado.

There is an OEM used beige vinyl hose on ebay at the moment for your machine.

Saw it yesterday.

Jon

 

[lux14]

Jon,

Thanks for the follow up and information. Really appreciate!

 

[lux14]

I never saw the Beige EOM hose unfortunately maybe it sold. I did see an after market hose that looks very similar to an EOM.........But thanks for passing that info on.

 

[jo]

Yes there are generics that look close to OEM but they have the suction control sliding air vent on the top and a switch on the underside to shut off the power to the power nozzle. This one is about the best generic out there, the handle swivels just like the genuine.

If you are not in a rush, search daily and sort by newly listed, an OEM for your model will come up within a month or less I’d say.

Jon

 

[jo]

Here’s an OEM vinyl used

https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Electrol...516174?hash=item23e720688e:g:b8UAAOSw061ftWo-

This will fit your machine and is OEM

https://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Electrol...516174?hash=item23e720688e:g:b8UAAOSw061ftWo-

 

[jo]

It is older though

That one I sent the link to is the first and earliest generation of the vinyl hoses as the first generation was an opaque coating on the outer layer like this. Next the outer layer was clear and the inner layer was colored so you can see the gray and white wires and the fabric reinforcing string in the hose.

It seems kinda well used and dirty, might want to wait for a newer one to come up unless you are ok with this one. It is reasonably priced and includes the shipping.

Jon

 

[real1shep]

It's well....

used for sure.....but I think it will clean up OK. But I'd ask the seller if it leaks and if he says no, then you can get your money back through PayPal if it does.

Kevin.

 

[lux14]

Thanks Kevin and Jon!

 

[ridgidwd0670]

I once found a blue (more of a cadet blue/gray mix) generic Electrolux coiled vinyl electrified hose & bought it for my 1205; but I tried to paint it teal so it can match my 1205. Sadly the paint job didn't last too long after a few uses. I used Krylon canned spray paint