Last week's ice storm knocked out the hydro for 18 hours. With the sump pump not working, the basement flooded. Will these vacuums still work after getting wet?
The bag in the Lux was soaked. When I picked it up, water poured out of the cord winder.
What a shame!! Take the lux apart when it is dry, and lubricate the bearings as water in the motor may cause the motor to rust and seize up! If it turns freely, and is COMPLETLY dry, the best you can do is try it out
The Kirby was just drenched. Water poured out of it when I lifted it up. Two days after, I used it and it worked fine. Yesterday, an awful burning rubber smell came out. The brushroll doesn't turn. Does it just need a new belt?
Casualties
With having to clear the entire basement out, I was getting sick of moving vacuums. The Kirby I never really liked and it was soaked. The Lux fell and the bottom broke, plus it was full of water. All the attachments I didn't care about and two power heads were just soaked. It all went into the garbage.
I was more worried about the Halloween decorations and washers and dishwashers. They are all fine.
