completenutt
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I had been looking on eBay for a nice vintage Electrolux Model G to add to my collection, and found one and then lost it due to a "sign-in" glitch while last minute bidding... and I've been devastated for a few days.
It really was a gorgeous example at a medium price. Would have been over $150.00 including shipping, but came with lots of original attachments including a Model XXX wall brush with long straw colored bristles.. so very cool!
While searching in vain for a "immediate gratification" replacement, but not satisfied with the condition of any other vintage Electrolux offerings. I veered into looking at other models, and then somehow, was on Facebook and it recommended thier marketplace. Within minutes, I found by limited selection on their forum.. an early 2000s Aerus Lux Legacy (I don't see a serial number, or model number on it....no old metal info plates like on vintage Electrolux bottoms unfortunately) being offered for $75.00 as-is only 20 miles from me from a family owned not for profit Thrift store in Canyon Country, CA that gives proceeds to local schools, youth sports teams and other youth groups.
Really just for the fun of it....I went on a vacuum finding adventure. Just before sunset, as the traffic on a Sunday evening was light and the light bouncing off the hills made the landscape and mountains look absolutely gorgeous, I got in my car and drove 45 mins. to check it out. Once I saw how charming and carefully treated all of their items looked, I felt comfortable and I decided to buy it without plugging it in. I didn't want to subject the motor to more dirty air until I had a chance to change the full bag that was in there (yuck!) and post filter. They had said it worked and I believed them.
Got it home, took of the post motor filter which was filthy and dark, maybe never having been changed. Both the exhaust port area and the bag container area by the fan needed vacuuming and then a slightly damp papertowel to get some of the soot off the surface of those areas. The exterior was unmarred, including the control panel...so all in all, not too bad.
The hose end that enters the machine looks like some food and possibly other sticky junk had been vacuumed (maybe it was a restaurant's vacuum or something) so I definitely want to get that cleaned out thoroughly. Any thoughts on how to clean out an Aerus hose that is probably moderately caked with debris throughout it's entire length?
I popped a new Hepa bag in and after removing the post filter... I turned it on for the first time.
No strange sounds at all from the motor, more powerful suction than my HPR (probably a Super J), and is moderately quiet.
So, I think I ended up with a major bargain/find! One of my first real vacuum deals ever! And I actually loved helping support this wonderful couple's little Thrift store!
I already ordered filters from Amazon and an Aerus tool adapter so I can use any of my standard tools (of which there are many!). . I found and ordered OEM looking attachments from eBay (mine only came with the hose and powerhead) because the empty tool cradle over the exhaust port looks awful empty. I'll keep them docked for show... and for convenience when using the vacuum.
So stoked! I think it will be my go to vacuum once I get the hose cleaned out or order a new OEM looking one from eBay.
[this post was last edited: 7/24/2018-02:41]
http://https//www.whimbys.com/
It really was a gorgeous example at a medium price. Would have been over $150.00 including shipping, but came with lots of original attachments including a Model XXX wall brush with long straw colored bristles.. so very cool!
While searching in vain for a "immediate gratification" replacement, but not satisfied with the condition of any other vintage Electrolux offerings. I veered into looking at other models, and then somehow, was on Facebook and it recommended thier marketplace. Within minutes, I found by limited selection on their forum.. an early 2000s Aerus Lux Legacy (I don't see a serial number, or model number on it....no old metal info plates like on vintage Electrolux bottoms unfortunately) being offered for $75.00 as-is only 20 miles from me from a family owned not for profit Thrift store in Canyon Country, CA that gives proceeds to local schools, youth sports teams and other youth groups.
Really just for the fun of it....I went on a vacuum finding adventure. Just before sunset, as the traffic on a Sunday evening was light and the light bouncing off the hills made the landscape and mountains look absolutely gorgeous, I got in my car and drove 45 mins. to check it out. Once I saw how charming and carefully treated all of their items looked, I felt comfortable and I decided to buy it without plugging it in. I didn't want to subject the motor to more dirty air until I had a chance to change the full bag that was in there (yuck!) and post filter. They had said it worked and I believed them.
Got it home, took of the post motor filter which was filthy and dark, maybe never having been changed. Both the exhaust port area and the bag container area by the fan needed vacuuming and then a slightly damp papertowel to get some of the soot off the surface of those areas. The exterior was unmarred, including the control panel...so all in all, not too bad.
The hose end that enters the machine looks like some food and possibly other sticky junk had been vacuumed (maybe it was a restaurant's vacuum or something) so I definitely want to get that cleaned out thoroughly. Any thoughts on how to clean out an Aerus hose that is probably moderately caked with debris throughout it's entire length?
I popped a new Hepa bag in and after removing the post filter... I turned it on for the first time.
No strange sounds at all from the motor, more powerful suction than my HPR (probably a Super J), and is moderately quiet.
So, I think I ended up with a major bargain/find! One of my first real vacuum deals ever! And I actually loved helping support this wonderful couple's little Thrift store!
I already ordered filters from Amazon and an Aerus tool adapter so I can use any of my standard tools (of which there are many!). . I found and ordered OEM looking attachments from eBay (mine only came with the hose and powerhead) because the empty tool cradle over the exhaust port looks awful empty. I'll keep them docked for show... and for convenience when using the vacuum.
So stoked! I think it will be my go to vacuum once I get the hose cleaned out or order a new OEM looking one from eBay.
[this post was last edited: 7/24/2018-02:41]
http://https//www.whimbys.com/
