Since we haven't been able to fix our Electrolux 7000 C153A, we are thinking about replacing it. If we're unable to find the exact model to replace it with, what Electrolux unit would be comparable and compatible with our hose and attachments? Thanks!
Replacing an Electrolux 7000 C153A
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myles_v
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Do you mind if I ask what's wrong with the cleaner? Btw, the North American Electrolux company changed their name to Aerus around 2003.
I believe that the Aerus Legacy is the current equivalent, http://www.aerushome.com/Site/Canisters. You could expect to spend around $1,000 for a new Legacy from a dealer, or you can find a used machine for a lower price.
This website has a number of used/"refurbished" Electrolux/Aerus machines https://www.greatvacs.com/shop-by-brand/electrolux-aerus.html
I believe that the Aerus Legacy is the current equivalent, http://www.aerushome.com/Site/Canisters. You could expect to spend around $1,000 for a new Legacy from a dealer, or you can find a used machine for a lower price.
This website has a number of used/"refurbished" Electrolux/Aerus machines https://www.greatvacs.com/shop-by-brand/electrolux-aerus.html
Yes, ours says Aerus on the power unit and Lux on the carpet sweeper.
Actually, I think it may have had two problems. I disabled the part that tells you when the bag is full. I think that may have been problematic. Now, it will run for a number of seconds, shut off, then seconds later, come on again; then will continue to repeat that cycle. In the beginning, I had it into a vac shop (older guy). Long story, but got it back worse than when we took it. He said motor was rusty like it had been in water and he thought it might need a motor. I didn't take the cover off the motor to see if this was so.
After all this, I thought a good used power unit might be better than doing any more with this one. I looked at greatvacs but really don't want to spend that kind of money. I see used power units for not much over $100, so that's more what I had in mind. BTW, would the Epic 6500 be compatible with our attachments. Do you know what's different about it than the aerus 7000 (quality, power, etc.)?
Actually, I think it may have had two problems. I disabled the part that tells you when the bag is full. I think that may have been problematic. Now, it will run for a number of seconds, shut off, then seconds later, come on again; then will continue to repeat that cycle. In the beginning, I had it into a vac shop (older guy). Long story, but got it back worse than when we took it. He said motor was rusty like it had been in water and he thought it might need a motor. I didn't take the cover off the motor to see if this was so.
After all this, I thought a good used power unit might be better than doing any more with this one. I looked at greatvacs but really don't want to spend that kind of money. I see used power units for not much over $100, so that's more what I had in mind. BTW, would the Epic 6500 be compatible with our attachments. Do you know what's different about it than the aerus 7000 (quality, power, etc.)?
kirbylux77
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Allen, yes the Electrolux Epic 6500SR is the same unit. All they did when Electrolux changed their name to Aerus, is change the name to Legacy & replace the double stage Electro Motor they had been making themselves with a single stage Chinese-made Johnson motor. Otherwise, the two machines are exactly identical.
I would strongly suggest before you spend money on ANYTHING that you get your Legacy into a authorized Aerus dealer. Unless you did suck up water, I highly doubt your motor is rusty & needs replacement, it sounds like you just ran into a scam artist that was trying to con you into buying a new vacuum. The fact that your vacuum still turns on & runs, tells me that when you took it apart something got miswired, or a switch might be failing somewhere. Let the people that REALLY know your vacuum have a look at it first.
As for compatibility with your attachments, the Epic 6500SR & it's attachments are a exact match. You could also just find a canister only with a rebuilt or new motor installed & just keep what you have & use with the new canister. Any Electrolux plastic bodied canister, EXCEPT the Rennaissance, Epic 8000, Guardian & Guardian Platinum can replace your Legacy, the only differences would be the onboard tool storage being a clip instead of a rack like the 6500SR/Legacy, & some models won't have the Automatic Control bag shutoff feature. Just take a look at the hose end, you will see those units the machine hose end is identical.
Best of luck getting your Legacy working again.
Rob
I would strongly suggest before you spend money on ANYTHING that you get your Legacy into a authorized Aerus dealer. Unless you did suck up water, I highly doubt your motor is rusty & needs replacement, it sounds like you just ran into a scam artist that was trying to con you into buying a new vacuum. The fact that your vacuum still turns on & runs, tells me that when you took it apart something got miswired, or a switch might be failing somewhere. Let the people that REALLY know your vacuum have a look at it first.
As for compatibility with your attachments, the Epic 6500SR & it's attachments are a exact match. You could also just find a canister only with a rebuilt or new motor installed & just keep what you have & use with the new canister. Any Electrolux plastic bodied canister, EXCEPT the Rennaissance, Epic 8000, Guardian & Guardian Platinum can replace your Legacy, the only differences would be the onboard tool storage being a clip instead of a rack like the 6500SR/Legacy, & some models won't have the Automatic Control bag shutoff feature. Just take a look at the hose end, you will see those units the machine hose end is identical.
Best of luck getting your Legacy working again.
Rob
