Royal Metal Vacuums - New, Used, or Decades Old Used?
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ornery
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Member Since 02/19/2014
Where are you from:Freeport,IL
email address: [email protected]
Real name: Dolores
Birthday: 1942-01-12
Favorite Vintage Vacuum Brand: Royal
Favorite Modern Vacuum Brand: Royal
Number of Vacuum Cleaners you have: 5
Number of Major Appliances you have: 3
Current Vacuum collection:
I have a Royal model 994 SUPER GREAT DEEP CLEANING and am looking for another one I have a Kirby G3 it is GOOD at cleaning not as good as the Royal and I have a Hoover convertible and cleans good and a shark lift away I only have 3 but I have to take care of them so they're all mine and I have a Bissel which I hate bissels there ya go.
What are your dream machines yet to be found?
A Royal model 994 vacuum.
What are your earliest and favorite vacuum memories?
When I was young I remember always pushing fake vacuums and saying the vac.
What is the history of vacuum you have owned?
The Royal got it on eBay want another Royal model 994 and the Kirby got it at a vacuum store and the Hoover got it at the Goodwill.
Have you ever worked on, repaired and/or restored any vacuum cleaners?:
No.
Favorite Link: eBay I guess
Member Since 02/19/2014
Where are you from:Freeport,IL
email address: [email protected]
Real name: Dolores
Birthday: 1942-01-12
Favorite Vintage Vacuum Brand: Royal
Favorite Modern Vacuum Brand: Royal
Number of Vacuum Cleaners you have: 5
Number of Major Appliances you have: 3
Current Vacuum collection:
I have a Royal model 994 SUPER GREAT DEEP CLEANING and am looking for another one I have a Kirby G3 it is GOOD at cleaning not as good as the Royal and I have a Hoover convertible and cleans good and a shark lift away I only have 3 but I have to take care of them so they're all mine and I have a Bissel which I hate bissels there ya go.
What are your dream machines yet to be found?
A Royal model 994 vacuum.
What are your earliest and favorite vacuum memories?
When I was young I remember always pushing fake vacuums and saying the vac.
What is the history of vacuum you have owned?
The Royal got it on eBay want another Royal model 994 and the Kirby got it at a vacuum store and the Hoover got it at the Goodwill.
Have you ever worked on, repaired and/or restored any vacuum cleaners?:
No.
Favorite Link: eBay I guess
Dolores is 72 yet she describes herself as "a kid at heart."
~Ben
~Ben
ornery
Well-known member
Since I'm Broke...
That particular vacuum cost over $70.00 to get to our door. It was completely dis-assembled, washed, buffed and polished. Brushes removed from roller and washed as well, among many other things. It was lubed, and reassembled with new belt, bag, and light bulb. Height adjuster needed repair and adjustment, too.
It was reconditioned for our own use, but my wife still prefers the 9700. She just told me last night, she has taken more money from our home equity account. I'm in no position to give anything away... quite the opposite!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251441482529
That particular vacuum cost over $70.00 to get to our door. It was completely dis-assembled, washed, buffed and polished. Brushes removed from roller and washed as well, among many other things. It was lubed, and reassembled with new belt, bag, and light bulb. Height adjuster needed repair and adjustment, too.
It was reconditioned for our own use, but my wife still prefers the 9700. She just told me last night, she has taken more money from our home equity account. I'm in no position to give anything away... quite the opposite!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251441482529
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ericaustin
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John
Hi John,
I bought the Royal 4008 from you on eBay. Does it still have the rattle problem? Just curious. I tried to contact you several times on eBay to explain the delay in payment. I had not used PayPal in over a year and they required me to jump through some hoops to initiate payment. I do apologize for the delay. Thanks!
Eric
Hi John,
I bought the Royal 4008 from you on eBay. Does it still have the rattle problem? Just curious. I tried to contact you several times on eBay to explain the delay in payment. I had not used PayPal in over a year and they required me to jump through some hoops to initiate payment. I do apologize for the delay. Thanks!
Eric
Royal 885 for ilovevacs
This is what a model 885 looks like.
~Ben
This is what a model 885 looks like.
~Ben
ornery
Well-known member
Model 4008 Rattle
"Does it still have the rattle problem?"
For starters, it actually only "rattled", more like a buzz, when vacuuming our commercial, low pile (basically no pile), glue down carpet. Vacuuming regular carpet or rugs was no issue.
Secondly, it seemed to be related to the nozzle plate, which is now formed tighter to the nozzle, and has felt added. The "rattle" is history!
One thing I liked about that unit over our 9700, is the more rubbery wheels. I'd trade our wheel cover clad wheels for those in the future.
Enjoy,
John
"Does it still have the rattle problem?"
For starters, it actually only "rattled", more like a buzz, when vacuuming our commercial, low pile (basically no pile), glue down carpet. Vacuuming regular carpet or rugs was no issue.
Secondly, it seemed to be related to the nozzle plate, which is now formed tighter to the nozzle, and has felt added. The "rattle" is history!
One thing I liked about that unit over our 9700, is the more rubbery wheels. I'd trade our wheel cover clad wheels for those in the future.
Enjoy,
John
is there a difference between a Royal model 885 and 885CA
Ho is there a difference between a Royal model 885 and 885CA thanks if there is I'm looking for a model 885CA if you have a model 885CA email me then in the email put the price and then put on eBay thanks
Ho is there a difference between a Royal model 885 and 885CA thanks if there is I'm looking for a model 885CA if you have a model 885CA email me then in the email put the price and then put on eBay thanks
Ethan,
Not really. The "CA" suffix means Canadian model.
~Ben
Not really. The "CA" suffix means Canadian model.
~Ben
ericaustin
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Rattle
John-
Thanks so much for the clarification, much appreciated. Which style bags does the 4008 take? I'd like to use it as soon as I receive! Thanks again for being so patient!!
-Eric
John-
Thanks so much for the clarification, much appreciated. Which style bags does the 4008 take? I'd like to use it as soon as I receive! Thanks again for being so patient!!
-Eric
ornery
Well-known member
Royal Bags
It comes with a new bag, #4202066247001, and belt, #4201672260001 installed, and a spare of each as well.
It uses Type B bags, which can be purchased from Vac Parts Plus, 10 bags for $8.99. If you need any other parts I would shop there. Apparently, it's owned by a Vacuumland member, but I don't know who. Prices are fair and shipping is quick.
Well, if you have a local vacuum store, you may want to give them business as well. I doubt they'll sell them as cheap as online, but if you appreciate a local store for getting accessories and consumables quickly, you should help them out a little. We have no local vacuum stores (other than Oreck), and this is the 7th largest retail city in Ohio!
http://vacpartsplusstore.com/
It comes with a new bag, #4202066247001, and belt, #4201672260001 installed, and a spare of each as well.
It uses Type B bags, which can be purchased from Vac Parts Plus, 10 bags for $8.99. If you need any other parts I would shop there. Apparently, it's owned by a Vacuumland member, but I don't know who. Prices are fair and shipping is quick.
Well, if you have a local vacuum store, you may want to give them business as well. I doubt they'll sell them as cheap as online, but if you appreciate a local store for getting accessories and consumables quickly, you should help them out a little. We have no local vacuum stores (other than Oreck), and this is the 7th largest retail city in Ohio!
http://vacpartsplusstore.com/
ericaustin
Well-known member
Thanks!
Thanks again John!!
Thanks again John!!
