Timeline of American Aerus/Electrolux L-Shape Uprights
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Up one of the ladders,past some Mo Gs,---
--near Kirby atts from 50s-60s,next to a Sunbeam Dual Deluxe is the above box but without the 'Plus'.It has a price sticker of $299 from an 'Evans' store(none near here).It would have held the Discovery laid down with handle beside and std att box on top of vac.I think I found it at flea mkt with atts or maybe vac long ago.But the Disc Plus mentioned above does sound familiar.
Another to add to list is the Pullman-Holt which was probably the first private label Disc.Was red/white with a short cord to be use with ext cord.
--near Kirby atts from 50s-60s,next to a Sunbeam Dual Deluxe is the above box but without the 'Plus'.It has a price sticker of $299 from an 'Evans' store(none near here).It would have held the Discovery laid down with handle beside and std att box on top of vac.I think I found it at flea mkt with atts or maybe vac long ago.But the Disc Plus mentioned above does sound familiar.
Another to add to list is the Pullman-Holt which was probably the first private label Disc.Was red/white with a short cord to be use with ext cord.
Discovery Advantage
Colby and Jimmy -
Looking forward to finding out how your boxes/cartons are labeled.
I did happen to find a photo of a Discovery Advantage vacuum cleaner from a current eBay listing--which I had at one point heard it erroneously called "Discovery II Advantage". For now, I am still thinking that the name 'Discovery' identified the line of uprights while the suffixes--II, III, Advantage, and Plus--marked either cosmetic or engineering differences among them.
Incidentally, this is one of the machines that does not bear the classic "boat-shaped" Electrolux logo; instead it has thicker capital letters with serifs (which is referred to as a wordmark, because it lacks a graphic). I have often wondered if the wordmark indicated a machine that was sold at a set price (i. e. in stores, catalogs, television) rather than at a flexible price (i. e. door-to-door, fairs, trade shows); or were they machines that were manufactured in Canada and assembled in the U. S. A.? There must have been a business-related reason why both the logo and wordmark were used simultaneously and independently of one another.
Colby and Jimmy -
Looking forward to finding out how your boxes/cartons are labeled.
I did happen to find a photo of a Discovery Advantage vacuum cleaner from a current eBay listing--which I had at one point heard it erroneously called "Discovery II Advantage". For now, I am still thinking that the name 'Discovery' identified the line of uprights while the suffixes--II, III, Advantage, and Plus--marked either cosmetic or engineering differences among them.
Incidentally, this is one of the machines that does not bear the classic "boat-shaped" Electrolux logo; instead it has thicker capital letters with serifs (which is referred to as a wordmark, because it lacks a graphic). I have often wondered if the wordmark indicated a machine that was sold at a set price (i. e. in stores, catalogs, television) rather than at a flexible price (i. e. door-to-door, fairs, trade shows); or were they machines that were manufactured in Canada and assembled in the U. S. A.? There must have been a business-related reason why both the logo and wordmark were used simultaneously and independently of one another.
Jimmy -
I missed reading your reply #21 till now. Thanks.
I'll wait, then, to see what Colby finds. I didn't realize that Electrolux did private labels back in the day. Were there other brands it sold to besides Pullman-Holt?
Currently, I know the Lux Floor Pro is rebadged as ProStar™ for TriStar® Enterprises, LLC since it is a subsidiary of Aerus Holdings, LLC. I had wondered why Aerus didn't emboss is logo on its attachments as it did when it was known as Electrolux until I figured out that Tristar also uses them--at least the combination dust brush/upholstery tools and narrow space cleaners.
I missed reading your reply #21 till now. Thanks.
I'll wait, then, to see what Colby finds. I didn't realize that Electrolux did private labels back in the day. Were there other brands it sold to besides Pullman-Holt?
Currently, I know the Lux Floor Pro is rebadged as ProStar™ for TriStar® Enterprises, LLC since it is a subsidiary of Aerus Holdings, LLC. I had wondered why Aerus didn't emboss is logo on its attachments as it did when it was known as Electrolux until I figured out that Tristar also uses them--at least the combination dust brush/upholstery tools and narrow space cleaners.
Updated Upright List by Body Colors
One of the nice things about determining the era of Aerus/Electrolux machines is by their colors. The door-to-door machines had the same color combinations--including domestic uprights, tanks, Sidekicks/Sidekick IIs/Sidekick IIIs, and shampooer/polishers. The years of production are based on my observations and Aerus's product history chart, so they may not be entirely accurate but close.
Also, I found some online photos of the Discovery Plus (note that there is no 'II' on the label).
Key:
*Commercial cleaners (no headlight):
** Equipped with headlight
+ Made in Canada & Assembled in the USA
++Sold at fairs, in stores, in catalogs, or on QVC
+++Made in Canada & Assembled in the USA; Sold at fairs, in stores, in catalogs, or on QVC
(The hood color is listed first.)
Sand/Jade--1986-1987: Models 1500, 1500C, 1572E/Discovery II; (Model?)/Discovery Plus
Dk. Gray--1987-1990; 1994-1995: Models 1400, 1400X, 1400XP, U111A - *Prolux (8.5 amps)
Dk. Gray--1990-1994: Models 1572C, 1572G, 1747 - *Prolux Plus (10 amps)
Lt. Sand/Jade/Orange--2001-2002: *Prolux 2000 (sold at fairs or stores?)
Sand/Taupe--1987-1988: Model 1572E: +Discovery III
Lt. Sand/Steel Blue--1986-1989: Model 1572E/+++Regency Series
Sand/Wine--1986-1989: Model 1572E/+++Special Edition
Lt. Sand/Navy--1988-1990: Model 1572E - +Discovery Advantage
Lt. Sand/Navy--1989-1991: Model 1572F - +Genesis
Lt. Sand/Navy--1991-1992: Model 1685 - **Genesis LX
Lt. Sand/Navy--1991-1992: Model 1717/**Genesis LXe (10 amps)
Navy/Lt. Sand--1992-1993: Model 1717/**Epic 3000 SR
Navy/Lt. Sand--1993-1995: Models 1719, U110A/**Epic 3500 SR
Navy/Lt. Sand--1993-1995: Models 1770, U112A/Epic 2500 SR
Brown/Sand--1993-1994: Model 1746/++Advantage Series (9 amps)
Gray/Coal--1995-1997: Model U110B/**Epic 3500 SR
Gray/Coal--1995-1997: Model U112B/Epic 2500 SR
Red/Dk. Gray--1995-1997: Model U120A/*Commercial
Oyster/Fog--1997-2000: Model U110P/**Epic 3500 SR
Oyster/Fog--1997-2000: Model U112C/Epic 2500 SR
Red/Dk. Gray--1997-2000: Model U129A/*Commercial
White/Capri--2000-2005: Models U110Y, U147A, U155A/**Lux 3000
White/Capri--2000-2002: Model U140A/**Lux 4000
Red/Dk. Gray--2000-2002: Model U129C/*Commercial (10 amps)
White/Capri--2002-2005: Models U140B, U140C, U156A/**Lux 6000
Red/Dk. Gray--??: Model U129B/++Xtreme
Red/Dk. Gray--2005-2009: Model U129Q/*Lux Commercial
White/Capri--2005-2009: Model U147E/**Lux Guardian
White/Capri--2005-2007: Models U155B, U155C/**Lux Legacy
White/Capri--2007-2009: Model U155D/**Lux Classic (9 amps)
White/Lt. Gray--2009-2013: Model U147F/**Lux Guardian
White/Lt. Gray--2002-2007: Model U160A/++Ultralux
White/Lt. Gray/Black--2005-2008: Model U162A/Lux Lite (bagless)
White/Lt. Gray/Black/Orange--2008-present: Model U162C/Fresh Era
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Earlier Rectangular-Shaped Hooded Uprights:
Golden Yellow/White--1977-1979: Model 1363
Tan/Brown--1979-1980: Model 1363
Tan/Brown--1980-1981: Model 1451
Tan/Brown/Orange--1981-82: Model 1451E
2-Tone Gray--1982-84: Model 1451E
Sand/Jade--1984-86: Model 1451E
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Notes:
1) I'm not sure if ALL the machines with headlights were made for electric wands and ALL machines without headlights had the standard wands, but it seems to be the case with the ones I've seen.
2) I do not have all the information on the Xtremes and Xtreme Pluses--including models and years of production.
3) Re: reply 20 can someone substantiate that 'Plus' meant onboard tools? Again, the ones I have seen fit this description, but I'm not positive. It seems that the Lux 4000 and Lux 6000s had onboard tool storage, but I think those manufactured since have not.
4) I do not have information on Model U147D such as the name, color, and years of production.
5) I do not have information on the current domestic and commercial uprights except for colors (d-black/white; c-black/dk. gray)
6) As you can see from the list, the commercial uprights and those sold at fairs or through a distributor did not match the door-to-door colors.
7) I have only listed the amps ratings of those I know.
One of the nice things about determining the era of Aerus/Electrolux machines is by their colors. The door-to-door machines had the same color combinations--including domestic uprights, tanks, Sidekicks/Sidekick IIs/Sidekick IIIs, and shampooer/polishers. The years of production are based on my observations and Aerus's product history chart, so they may not be entirely accurate but close.
Also, I found some online photos of the Discovery Plus (note that there is no 'II' on the label).
Key:
*Commercial cleaners (no headlight):
** Equipped with headlight
+ Made in Canada & Assembled in the USA
++Sold at fairs, in stores, in catalogs, or on QVC
+++Made in Canada & Assembled in the USA; Sold at fairs, in stores, in catalogs, or on QVC
(The hood color is listed first.)
Sand/Jade--1986-1987: Models 1500, 1500C, 1572E/Discovery II; (Model?)/Discovery Plus
Dk. Gray--1987-1990; 1994-1995: Models 1400, 1400X, 1400XP, U111A - *Prolux (8.5 amps)
Dk. Gray--1990-1994: Models 1572C, 1572G, 1747 - *Prolux Plus (10 amps)
Lt. Sand/Jade/Orange--2001-2002: *Prolux 2000 (sold at fairs or stores?)
Sand/Taupe--1987-1988: Model 1572E: +Discovery III
Lt. Sand/Steel Blue--1986-1989: Model 1572E/+++Regency Series
Sand/Wine--1986-1989: Model 1572E/+++Special Edition
Lt. Sand/Navy--1988-1990: Model 1572E - +Discovery Advantage
Lt. Sand/Navy--1989-1991: Model 1572F - +Genesis
Lt. Sand/Navy--1991-1992: Model 1685 - **Genesis LX
Lt. Sand/Navy--1991-1992: Model 1717/**Genesis LXe (10 amps)
Navy/Lt. Sand--1992-1993: Model 1717/**Epic 3000 SR
Navy/Lt. Sand--1993-1995: Models 1719, U110A/**Epic 3500 SR
Navy/Lt. Sand--1993-1995: Models 1770, U112A/Epic 2500 SR
Brown/Sand--1993-1994: Model 1746/++Advantage Series (9 amps)
Gray/Coal--1995-1997: Model U110B/**Epic 3500 SR
Gray/Coal--1995-1997: Model U112B/Epic 2500 SR
Red/Dk. Gray--1995-1997: Model U120A/*Commercial
Oyster/Fog--1997-2000: Model U110P/**Epic 3500 SR
Oyster/Fog--1997-2000: Model U112C/Epic 2500 SR
Red/Dk. Gray--1997-2000: Model U129A/*Commercial
White/Capri--2000-2005: Models U110Y, U147A, U155A/**Lux 3000
White/Capri--2000-2002: Model U140A/**Lux 4000
Red/Dk. Gray--2000-2002: Model U129C/*Commercial (10 amps)
White/Capri--2002-2005: Models U140B, U140C, U156A/**Lux 6000
Red/Dk. Gray--??: Model U129B/++Xtreme
Red/Dk. Gray--2005-2009: Model U129Q/*Lux Commercial
White/Capri--2005-2009: Model U147E/**Lux Guardian
White/Capri--2005-2007: Models U155B, U155C/**Lux Legacy
White/Capri--2007-2009: Model U155D/**Lux Classic (9 amps)
White/Lt. Gray--2009-2013: Model U147F/**Lux Guardian
White/Lt. Gray--2002-2007: Model U160A/++Ultralux
White/Lt. Gray/Black--2005-2008: Model U162A/Lux Lite (bagless)
White/Lt. Gray/Black/Orange--2008-present: Model U162C/Fresh Era
______
Earlier Rectangular-Shaped Hooded Uprights:
Golden Yellow/White--1977-1979: Model 1363
Tan/Brown--1979-1980: Model 1363
Tan/Brown--1980-1981: Model 1451
Tan/Brown/Orange--1981-82: Model 1451E
2-Tone Gray--1982-84: Model 1451E
Sand/Jade--1984-86: Model 1451E
_____
Notes:
1) I'm not sure if ALL the machines with headlights were made for electric wands and ALL machines without headlights had the standard wands, but it seems to be the case with the ones I've seen.
2) I do not have all the information on the Xtremes and Xtreme Pluses--including models and years of production.
3) Re: reply 20 can someone substantiate that 'Plus' meant onboard tools? Again, the ones I have seen fit this description, but I'm not positive. It seems that the Lux 4000 and Lux 6000s had onboard tool storage, but I think those manufactured since have not.
4) I do not have information on Model U147D such as the name, color, and years of production.
5) I do not have information on the current domestic and commercial uprights except for colors (d-black/white; c-black/dk. gray)
6) As you can see from the list, the commercial uprights and those sold at fairs or through a distributor did not match the door-to-door colors.
7) I have only listed the amps ratings of those I know.
Models and Ratings can be located on:
1) the handle hinge (rectangular-shape hoods)
2) the top of the hood (earlier L-shape hoods; release handle to view)
3) the base plate (stamped)
4) a white nameplate decal on the base plate (Lux models)
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Serial IDs on machines made prior to Lux-labeled ones were on two decals--one exposed and one concealed under the handle bar or on the bottom side of the main motor housing. The exposed one was intended to be removed and placed on the salesperson's copy of the sales contract in order to ensure accuracy. Thorough salespersons would take time to copy the serial id into the owner's manual along with the other incompleted information in the blanks provided prior to leaving the sale. He/she would also affix the sales contract to the manual with transparent tape.
Those on the Lux-labeled cleaners are on the white nameplate decal.
1) the handle hinge (rectangular-shape hoods)
2) the top of the hood (earlier L-shape hoods; release handle to view)
3) the base plate (stamped)
4) a white nameplate decal on the base plate (Lux models)
______
Serial IDs on machines made prior to Lux-labeled ones were on two decals--one exposed and one concealed under the handle bar or on the bottom side of the main motor housing. The exposed one was intended to be removed and placed on the salesperson's copy of the sales contract in order to ensure accuracy. Thorough salespersons would take time to copy the serial id into the owner's manual along with the other incompleted information in the blanks provided prior to leaving the sale. He/she would also affix the sales contract to the manual with transparent tape.
Those on the Lux-labeled cleaners are on the white nameplate decal.
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