Meet the New Connie

[hoovercelebrity]

Finally!

We finally got ours at the store yesterday! In fact, it was the only redeeming part of my day. Here's how I set it up in the window.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

And...

In the back room...

 

[charles~richard]

Plastic?

According to a local vac shop owner here in La-La Land, the white model is plastic and the brushed-aluminum one is metal. Is that true? Certainly if the white one (and apparently the only one currently available in the U.S. for some odd reason) IS plastic, that would greatly diminish its appeal to a lot of people.......

 

[seamusuk]

Nice Display

Hey Fred

We have the Satellite on the box as well- defiantly the best way to display em .
Im curious on the Maytag boxes with Refurbished on in your stock room pic-Is the Maytag brand used on floorcare over there????

Seamus

 

[hoovercelebrity]

CRL~

Nope... the white Connie is metal (the globe part of it, anyway...).

Seamus- The Maytag box that says "refurbished" on it is a Maytag Cordless Iron... we sell those.

 

[jasonl]

Hoover's website?

I noticed that the ConSatellation isn't anywhere on Hoover's website? Is HOOVER actually making this or is this some other manufacturer putting Hoover and Maytag's brand on it? Seems weird to me.

 

[convertible68]

Looks like fun, and I like the "Constellation" ensignia on the handle...I'll admit that every time I see pictures of these, the more I'm tempted to order one!

I'm also amazed at how similar the new one is to the 86.

I saw on an old AW.org thread that the Stainless version is or will become available in the US as a more deluxe model...is this true?

--Austin

 

[chestermikeuk]

Nice One!!!!

The more I see the white one the more I like it....all we need now is colours!!!

Fred, The 51 looks immaculate, the hose seems mega long is it the regular hoover flexi hose??

Just ordered my satellite...my friend Alpha Dave (used to run Alpha Electrics)was saying with the wattage on the new connies he was surprised it wasnt hovering over your shoulder as you hoovered!!!...lol

Mike

 

[compactelectra]

The Hoover 51

The hose on that Hoover 51 was the just-then introduced "Veri-Flex" hose. It is a vinyl material but not stretchy like the later "Ultra-Flex" hose which would stretch to twice its size. The beauty of these hoses were that they didn't deteriorate like the older braided hoses. The one on my Hoover 53 is like the day it came out of the box. The length of the hose is probably related to the fact that it didn't stretch. Little Fred and I agree that the Aero-Dyne is a neat machine but probably couldn't compete with the Electrolux XXX has far as performance. There is just something about those Aero-dynes though. . ...

The New Connie - Is metal with the base in plastic. I think that they have struck exactly the right balance of metal and plastic on the machine to make it light and sturdy. I just love it. I wish they would bring back some other classic machines - the 65 convertible comes to mind.

 

[compactelectra]

Speaking of 51

That Aero-Dyne is from 1951. Roger LeQuea has emailed me that he will be sending a Consumer Reports on vacuum cleaners from 1951. Let's see where the Aero-Dyne and Lux XXX fall in the ratings.

Fred

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Hoover's website...

I actually wondered why this new product wasn't on their website, myself. So I emailed Hoover customer service. Here's the response I got:

Thank you for visiting our Maytag.com customer service page. We
appreciate your interest in our products and service.

We apologize that the information for the Hoover Constellation Model
Number S3341 is not on our website yet. It is a brand new model.

Our customers comments and suggestions are very important to us. We
appreciate you taking the time to bring this to our attention. Yo
concern will be researched and reviewed.
***

So, I imagine they will be adding it sometime in the near future.

Austin~ Yes. The Constellation will come in both white, and stainless steel. I'm not 100% sure who exactly will be selling the SS model, if we're going to have them available to us, etc... It's no different, except it's stainless steel, and has black trim instead of grey (and $50 more, of course). I know that Hammacher Schlemmer has it on their website (see link below).

Part of me wants to see it introduced in all sorts of fun colors... But at the same time, I don't want to see that. I don't have the S P A C E to house many more, in addition to the 12 vintage ones I have! ((Cause y'all know I'd have to get one in every color!))

But, if they don't... white is a very easy color to paint over! Anyone know the number to a good auto-body shop?


http://www.hammacher.com/publish/73...&cm_ite=Hovering+Hoover+Vacuum&cm_cat=602731#

 

[rexaircollector]

It's like

Hey Fred. Glad to see Jeff & Lil' Fred brought you the Connie as you expected. Methinks I am going to get me one of these too, but am extremely partial to the stainless model. It will go perfectly with all of my kitchen appliances. One question though, how does it fair on the hardwood floors? I don't want to scratch them up as most of the downstairs level is done in hardwoods. Just curious what your experience is with it so far. My Miele Blue Moon suits the daily needs but my only complaint with that is the length of the cord. In a 3500 sq foot home, I am constantly plugging and unplugging. For some reason, the Miele products have extremely short cords. I also have a Miele Art for quick pick ups and that cord is even shorter than the Blue Moon. TTYS - Robb

 

[compactelectra]

Connie on Hardwood

Robb - I took a picture of the bottom of the Connie and the base is plastic and it has tabs imbedded in the base that I think are made of Teflon (Fred and Jeff help me here.) I am more impressed with the design of this machine the more I look at and use it. Given the power and how it floats and the design of the base, I have no worries about scratching the floor. The old Connies had a tendency to get the metal bases scratched which would then possibly scratch a wood floor but I don't think this will be a problem with the new ones. The cord is nice and long. I also have a Miele (Aluminium) and like the machine, but find myself going back to the vintage ones. My house is large as well (2 story provincial with basement) and when I get down to some serious vacuuming, I pull out the central hose and attachments. We could start a whole new forum on central vacs. I love 'em.

Fred

 

[compactelectra]

BTW Robb

I am very particular about my hard floor tools and usually switch them out. This machine comes with a large Wessel-werk (sp?)floor brush with wheels and horsehair brushes. Very nice!

 

[hoover1060]

You are correct Fred

The new Connie has little teflon inserts in the dish to help it slide on carpet, and prevent hardwood scratches.

 

[compactc9]

I love those Wessel Werk floor tools.

So far they are my favorite floor tool tied with the Compact one.

And don't get me going on about centrals, oops, too late. I'll start a new thread.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Bare floor brushes...

I don't like all of the bristles on some... with excessive dog hair. I find myself constantly flipping the brush over and 'de-hairing' it.

I enjoy using my Miele power nozzle, shut off (suction only). It picks everything up, and nothing gets clogged in any bristles. There's just enough clearance between it and the floor to effectively pick up dirt (and dog hair).

~Fred

 

[frkirby511]

Attachments for the New Connie?

What attachments are included in with the new Connie? Does it have a separate floor brush? How do they compare to other Hoover attachments? Are they interchangable? How about a picture of the attachments....? It would be great to see what they look like.

 

[jasonl]

I have vinyl flooring and when vac'ing it, my Connie will try to run me over. It's all over the place on bare floor. On the carpet it's fine.

 

[kirbykid]

Can't wait to get a New connie

Geez I am so excited about the new connie I just love my old one Model 843 I had one of every model in California but sadly all but one got left behind along with 350 other machines. So I can't wait to start my collection over again and the connie is going to be great.. How do you put the hose on the blower on the new connie or can you???