My Electrolux Olympia

[electroluxkirby]

I bought this at a flea market in Bloomington, Illinois for the large sum of $7.00. I was able to test it at the market, it ran, but didn't have much suction, I check the bag and of course it was full. I bought some bags after I got home, still not much suction. After closer inspection of the hose I realized the hose was bad....eBay to the rescue. I the vacuum and the power nozzle to repair shop in Moline that has been around for years. He cleaned and oiled the power nozzle, replaced the power switch on the vacuum, and fixed the cord winder for about $30.00. I don't use the power nozzle my house has all hardwood floors.

 

[electroluxkirby]

Electrolux Power Nozzle

Here is the power nozzle for the Electrolux Olympia. Looks like it got a lot of use.

 

[filterqueen83]

here is a thought

You could paint the metal and use a paint pen with a ball to carefully re write the letters back in

 

[kirbykid63]

The Best canisters in my opinion are vintage electrolux'

You made a great choice to fix up your olympia, these are built to last a life time with good maintenance. I rebuild these all the time,the motors are basic and parts are plentiful.

 

[electroluxkirby]

Repaint

I have been thinking of repainting it, but where would I find paint that color?

The only problem that I'm having with it now is the switch is starting to go bad again, and the cord winder won't wind up all the way, but it's no problem I use it at least every other days, with two dogs and six cats, it's pointless to wind the cord up.

 

[kirbykid63]

Auto Supply store

Hi I get my paint from pep boys or a auto zone, Use painters tape to tape up the trim and wheels. I remove the motor and cord winder but you dont have to. Remove the two screws at the bottom of the power nozzle and lift off the cover and you can paint it.