suckolux
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The messy I remember. Very much like a shop vac, but with more dust everywhere. Nice looking machine, love the sound on low speed.
Filter Queen
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The suction is absoltely amazing! So quiet too! It's actually a lot lighter than I expected, lighter than a Henry I'd say. The filter system is fantastic too, the dust container STINKS of dog, yet the exhaust air smells perfectly fresh!
I don't like the "Bagless" dust collection system, it's hardly bagless since it has a disposable paper filter catch dust, and is very messy to empty. Still an excellent machine though!
Now generally the machine is in good conditon, apart from a couple of issues. Please do excuse me, I'm not the most technically minded person, especially when it comes to vacs. Firstly there is a slight crackling sound when the machine is running, as if it's constantly sucking up crumbs. Could this be worn motor brushes?
Also, the brushroll on the power nozzle pretty much stops dead when you place it on the carpet. I guess it needs a new belt right?
This brings me to what could be a more difficult problem. One of the screws on the base of the power nozzle won't unscrew, it just keeps going round and round but won't come out, trying to just pull it out dosen't work either.
Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks!
Matt
The suction is absoltely amazing! So quiet too! It's actually a lot lighter than I expected, lighter than a Henry I'd say. The filter system is fantastic too, the dust container STINKS of dog, yet the exhaust air smells perfectly fresh!
I don't like the "Bagless" dust collection system, it's hardly bagless since it has a disposable paper filter catch dust, and is very messy to empty. Still an excellent machine though!
Now generally the machine is in good conditon, apart from a couple of issues. Please do excuse me, I'm not the most technically minded person, especially when it comes to vacs. Firstly there is a slight crackling sound when the machine is running, as if it's constantly sucking up crumbs. Could this be worn motor brushes?
Also, the brushroll on the power nozzle pretty much stops dead when you place it on the carpet. I guess it needs a new belt right?
This brings me to what could be a more difficult problem. One of the screws on the base of the power nozzle won't unscrew, it just keeps going round and round but won't come out, trying to just pull it out dosen't work either.
Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks!
Matt
My mom had 2 FQs and I have one also. I use her method to empty the bucket. Remove the motor unit and place 3-4 layers of newspaper on top. Pull the edges over the side, hold tightly and flip the canister over. Then slowly remove the canister and fold the edges of the newspaper towards the centre. I find that produces very little dust.
Gary
Gary
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having used it for a while, I have to say, I'm not that impressed. Comparing it to my Mum's numatic Hetty the other day, it does infact weight slightly more, and certainly has noticably less suction that the numatic!
It's quite clumsy and uncomfortable to use, I still have to get a new belt for the power nozzle, so I'll reserve judgement on it's carpet performance until I have that.
All in all I'd say a very well built machine, but very clumsy and impractical in use, VERY unpleasant to empty and with good, but not great suction.
I think I'll get the belt and perhaps attachments too, use it a bit then sell it on and use the money to get a Miele S4
I'm pleased I bought it though, at least I got to try one!
Matt
having used it for a while, I have to say, I'm not that impressed. Comparing it to my Mum's numatic Hetty the other day, it does infact weight slightly more, and certainly has noticably less suction that the numatic!
It's quite clumsy and uncomfortable to use, I still have to get a new belt for the power nozzle, so I'll reserve judgement on it's carpet performance until I have that.
All in all I'd say a very well built machine, but very clumsy and impractical in use, VERY unpleasant to empty and with good, but not great suction.
I think I'll get the belt and perhaps attachments too, use it a bit then sell it on and use the money to get a Miele S4
I'm pleased I bought it though, at least I got to try one!
Matt
Klectrolux
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I like my FQ, except for emptying the container. I usually take the motor unit off and place a small garbage bag over the machine, flip it, and empty it that way. Make little to no mess. HOWEVER, when I am curious to see how much the machine has picked up, thats when it gets messy. The rim of the bucket and the top of the cone seem to collect an awful lot of fine fine dust, and whenever you move it, the dust just goes all over the place!
Odd about the suction since iirc all the FQ's that wee Davey has tested over here at my place with his vac gauge were hi performers, if not the best along with Compacts. Are you sure there nowt blocking the hose, wands or the air channels in the nozzle. Compare those to just the inlet port on the vac itself.
beerad
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in my experience,, with F/Q
I have found that people either really like or really dis like Filter Queens.
I love Filter Queens.
I have found that people either really like or really dis like Filter Queens.
I love Filter Queens.
Don't get me wrong
The suction is very powerful, just not as powerful as a Numatic or a Miele, given their price new and the prestigious reputation they have, I expected a lot more.
The crackling noise is only there when it's completely empty, as soon as theres a bit of fluff in it it seems to go away. I figured that would mean it is literally just grit and crubs in the tub?
Matt
The suction is very powerful, just not as powerful as a Numatic or a Miele, given their price new and the prestigious reputation they have, I expected a lot more.
The crackling noise is only there when it's completely empty, as soon as theres a bit of fluff in it it seems to go away. I figured that would mean it is literally just grit and crubs in the tub?
Matt
uprightman
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Have to agree with you....regarding the F/Q suction
I have the red Filter Queen Majestic - I'm guessing from the mid 1990's with the "chromed" plastic power nozzle like you. The suction is great when an attachment is placed right on the end of the hose, but once you add the wand - it's not so much. Plus, if you have the non-electric floor head - it doesn't seem to pick up all that well.
And emptying the unit can be cumbersome - with the garbage bag over the canister to get the big dump; and then wiping and wiping to get the residual out of the "bucket"...
HOWEVER, you have to admit that it is kind of cool to have a Filter Queen in your collection. It seems to have some "prestige value" - and they are very handsome machines.
And, of course, there are older people out there who would use nothing else. So, there's got to be something that I'm missing - guess we'll just have to keep at it until we found out just what that "something" is.
I have the red Filter Queen Majestic - I'm guessing from the mid 1990's with the "chromed" plastic power nozzle like you. The suction is great when an attachment is placed right on the end of the hose, but once you add the wand - it's not so much. Plus, if you have the non-electric floor head - it doesn't seem to pick up all that well.
And emptying the unit can be cumbersome - with the garbage bag over the canister to get the big dump; and then wiping and wiping to get the residual out of the "bucket"...
HOWEVER, you have to admit that it is kind of cool to have a Filter Queen in your collection. It seems to have some "prestige value" - and they are very handsome machines.
And, of course, there are older people out there who would use nothing else. So, there's got to be something that I'm missing - guess we'll just have to keep at it until we found out just what that "something" is.
uprightman
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OOPS! Messed up on the power nozzle part....
For some reason I THOUGHT I read where your power nozzle was had the chrome finish....from the photos, it is clearly not....don't know if that makes a difference, the chrome/plastic nozzle on mine DOES work very well - hope that yours does too!
For some reason I THOUGHT I read where your power nozzle was had the chrome finish....from the photos, it is clearly not....don't know if that makes a difference, the chrome/plastic nozzle on mine DOES work very well - hope that yours does too!
