To buy or not to buy.??....a Rainbow E-series for $200

[beerad]

There is a Rainbow E-series for sale by owner. It comes with the shampooer accessory , large and small power head, two hoses, two basins,,,the whole works. The seller is asking $200.


To buy or not to buy?

 

[eurekastar]

Depending on its condition, I would say that is a huge bargain.  But before you buy it, I would remove the HEPA filter and examine the lower motor chamber.  That will give you an idea of how well it was cared for and/or serviced.  If it is filthy, you probably would want to service it. 

 

[kirbykid63]

Sounds like a good deal.

I would have it serviced to get all the former owners dirt out of the fan housing and inner cover.

 

[kirbykid63]

Servicing it yourself

There is a very good utube video on how to dissasemble a single speed E series rainbow,you can service your machine yourself and save a ton of money,its not hard to do.

Richard
new2youvacuums

 

[rainbowjoel]

Thats great deal compared to $600.00 used one refunished for E series one speed.

 

[blackheart]

I'd go for it

As long as it runs fairly decently i think the lowest price i've seen on an E series was 400-500

 

[mark40511]

Good deal I think as well.......If it's a one speed, it will be much easier to take apart and clean. I watched that video in question and it doesn't look so bad but there were a few steps that weren't in the video, like putting the gasket back on. I think on Joel's video he had a terrible time getting the gasket back on the his 2 speed. I almost want to buy a used one speed just to tinker? with....the good thing about the E series is most of the parts are compatible with the 2 speed, except the hepa. I also hear the one speeds are really loud

 

[beerad]

I have emailed the seller

with a few questions about the vacuum, and when I get a response I will make a choice,,, I think I will go for it.If I do I will keep that vac for a long time.

 

[rainbowjoel]

So what happened. did u get the rainbow?

 

[beerad]

i have emailed twice

and have not had a response yet.

I am hoping i get a response soon, and if the vac is as it says in the add, i wiil get it.