Riccar #1950

[petek]

So does Riccar actually make any of their vacuums or are they all licensed copies which this one looks to be. They have another don't they that looks like an Oreck?

 

[compactc9]

I dont know about the early models, but today's Riccars are all designs owned/made by Riccar.

 

[tolivac]

The Riccar canisters are now going to be made in the US factory-before they were made by Daewoo out of China or Korea.I have an 1800 canister that was built in Korea.Its a very nice vacuum.The motor is VERY powerful-reads highest on a suction guage-110+in!

 

[compactc9]

Daewoo... I wondered who was making those in Korea.

 

[thecrankyone]

looking for parts

I came here through Google. I recently purchased a Riccar 1950 vacuum at a thrift store, but I need to get a belt and bags for it. Where can I find some that aren't super expensive. The one's I can find only list more current models. Which would be compatible?


It appears to be in good shape, but it had no belt.

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[henrydreyfuss]

Local vac shop should have what you're looking for

Otherwise ebay would do the trick! I would get a genuine Riccar belt. The new belts for their clean-air models (Vibrance) will fit this. This machine takes Riccar Type A bags. Panasonic U-3 bags will fit this machine, but the genuine Riccar HEPA bags are SO NICE. I would check the filter at the bottom of the bag compartment as well. They tend to go neglected, and get musty with age (if it's a sponge-type filter, it can be gently washed). As long as the motor sounds good it'll be worth tuning-up. They're a joy to use!