Yes once you start getting so many it becomes easy to start parting with the worse condition ones and I’ve given quite a few away to friends and family over time especially any duplicates. I’d rather they be used than just stored in closets. Though I do have about half my collection stored in a closet and the intention is future use if we get a vacation home etc. or the motors go out in one of the daily drivers. At that point I wouldn’t bother to replace a motor, but rather part the machine out.
You may search By “for parts” or “not working” added to Electrolux or Aerus to see if anyone is parting out a similar machine on eBay so you can get the knob. Sometimes a nice Aerus dealer will give you one from parts they’ve salvaged to keep you coming back so maybe you can get the knob that way. It would be nice to have it all working correctly.
I usually don’t throw any old parts away until the new stuff has arrived just to make sure the replacement is identical and will work correctly. In case that cord reel doesn’t fit you could have compared but let’s hope it all works for you soon.
Jon
You may search By “for parts” or “not working” added to Electrolux or Aerus to see if anyone is parting out a similar machine on eBay so you can get the knob. Sometimes a nice Aerus dealer will give you one from parts they’ve salvaged to keep you coming back so maybe you can get the knob that way. It would be nice to have it all working correctly.
I usually don’t throw any old parts away until the new stuff has arrived just to make sure the replacement is identical and will work correctly. In case that cord reel doesn’t fit you could have compared but let’s hope it all works for you soon.
Jon