Want opinions on Filter Queens olz

[rivstg1]

I’d like some opinions on used Filter Queens. There is this majestic for sale locally for $25 what do you guys think about these filter queen? Yes I’m aware that there are several filters that probably need to be replaced, are they really worth it? About this Model? I read they are suppose to be quiet , relatively speaking , I’m not a huge canister fan generally , though I really like my Rainbows, it’s the collector in me that has an interest in trying out a different vacuum like these. I have seen these locally for $75 as well but my interest peaked with the low price.

I have 80% carpet in house with main level having the 20%woodflooring, no area rugs on the wood really either.

Kelton

 

[kirbysthebest]

Grab it

The parts are worth more than that even if it didn't work. The hose alone will fetch $90 on ebay.
I have three FQ now, I like them.

For that price buy it, if you don't like it, flip it.

There are three or four filters, the cone, a biocone, a motor filter, and the silencing ring. Though a lot of filters you can get them on eBay or Amazon rather inexpensively.

 

[gregvacs28]

Agreed


The newer ones with the foam filters are supposedly not as quiet as the older ones, but at that price, it will be a fun toy and as Kirby said, the parts values...
or resell it and get paid to play.

 

[compactc9guy]

Whit all the 4 layers replace the cone, a biocone, a motor filter, and the silencing ring. It will be a great performer that machine is power full easy to maneuver and suction and air flow is strong go for it a true work horse.

 

[dysonman1]

That's an awesome machine.

Purchase a package of GENUINE Filter Queen cones and a new belt for the power nozzle. You may or may not need a headlight bulb.

The filter up top is washable since it's foam. It just collects carbon dust from the motor's carbon brushes anyway.

Personally, I see the 'enviropure' charcoal filter unnecessary. For over 50 years, all a Filter Queen needed was the cellulose cone, the pre-motor filter (both come in a pack of 12 cones) and the top carbon dust filter.

 

[myles_v]

That's a steal. I love my Majestic and Princess, they're both all-around great machines. I agree with Tom, just replace the circular pre motor disk and the cellulose cone with genuine replacements. The enviropure cone or biocone is unnecessary. I also replaced the foam filter batting in both of my machines since it's easy to find replacements for just a few bucks each on Amazon.

 

[rivstg1]

Also, I’ve read that some say the power/airflow/suction is just average. Would you agree or disagree? Obviously , have good unclogged filtered in place makes a difference but....

 

[gregvacs28]

Make sure the after filter stays clean and the suction should be fine.  ....but really, it's not a central vacuum, so..... the suction will be what it is.  


My aunt worked for a Filter Queen dealer in the 1960s, when they were pink color.  She said people would come in complaining their vacuums were working well, and all to often, they'd remove the top filter and it would be plugged.  Clean it and the suction is wonderful.


Enjoy. 


Pictures or video of the new toy would be appreciated.

 

[rivstg1]

Woohoo!! I got it. For $10!! It was missing the tool caddy and had a break in the hose near the handle. I took it completely apart cleaned everything , made the hose repair via YouTube videos, cleaned off all white wall paint marks off all dark areas ,ordered new light bulb, filters , cleaned the communicator and checked the brushes ( lots of carbon dust in there),motor batting ( b/c it stinks), and finally a power nozzle belt b/c it’s slipping too much and not agitating the floor. Anxious to experience all hat a filter queen has to offer when all parts arrive !! Pic up close shows the repair[this post was last edited: 10/3/2018-22:53]

Scored!!!!

 

[human]

Can't argue with $10. I've got a black Majestic (I like your teal color scheme better) that I paid $5 for and then spent another $40 or so reconditioning it. The thing has decent suction but the power nozzle is nothing to write home about. A new brush roll might help but I'm completely over throwing any more money at it.

 

[rivstg1]

human

your thought mirrored mine on first use. I wonder about a better power brush too, a new belt will help mine for sure. I might give this to my mom so it may not matter...or need upgrading, but I wonder too. If I kept it, I wouldn't want to drop big $ on a new pwr nozzle...but a used one..... Wessel Works ebk340 I was told was a superior one

 

[countryguy]

I bought a model 700 (Canadian brownie) off a fellow collector several months ago. I replaced the brush and belt in the power nozzle, new filters including the one under the dome and wow, what a difference. I previously had a newer black model and the power nozzle wasn't great. This older, metal nozzle works great and even manages to leave carpet marks

Gary

 

[kirbylux77]

Edgar - Try putting the brushroll in the extended wear position in the powerhead. I have done that with all my Filter Queen powerheads, & it considerably improves their grooming abilities.


Filter Queen's are really good vacuums, but with one bad flaw: the filter cone! The plain paper cellulose cone attracts all the fine dust in the dirt like bees to honey, & with hardly any dirt in the dirt basin, it's lost most of it's airflow. I find it necessary to give the cone a slight tap with your finger at least a couple times before emptying the basin to restore the vacuum's airflow. They really need to get with the times & switch to a cone made with HEPA Cloth material.


Rob

 

[gregvacs28]

WOW !


What a deal that is. It looks great !

 

[rivstg1]

Gary,

Thanks for your input, your FQ looks great!!!

Rob: what is the 'extended wear' position ??

 

[human]

The "extended wear" position would be a setting on the brush roll that brings the bristles out further when they have some wear on them. Kirbys have this feature and Electrolux had it on the PN2. I didn't realize FQ had it also. I'll have to check into that whenever I dig that machine out of the depths of my barn where it's been buried since 2016.