Electrolux Oxygen
Terry,
I know how you feel! I had a BIG problem with the Electrolux name on the machine but you need to try one out. I was just so surprised to find a modern vacuuun with such a quiet motor and so easy to use. I used to work for Electrolus when I was in college on summer vacation. That was the time when they introduced the 1205. The telescoping wand can be adjusted at the top and also at the bottom. It has an almost square tube and useful dusting brush which is shaped to fit between cabinets etc. It has the first power nozzle I have ever used that I really do use to clean the hardwood floors. Check the large wheels on the machine. You cannot turn it over and because of the way the hose comes out the top of machine it is very easy to move over the doorways. They give you a choice of three bags. (1) paper (2) micro-filter (3) anti-order-with charcoal filtration. I used the anti-order and it did not lose suction or have any stale orders. Also when I changed the bag there was not a trace of dust in the machine compartment. The bag also has a flap to close the dirt hole .The machine has a flap that closes the hose connection when you remove the hose from the cleaner. I did not like the extra wide floor brush. The hose handle has a very nice shape and size and the off/on,speed control/brush control are also on the hose handle.Being a vac collector I am very crititcal of the design and features and this is one of the best new cleaners I have used. I am having some vac friends over soon and I will let them give it a real test.