Whats your quietest and loudest vacuum?
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suckolux
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My quietest is a toss up, Miele or Lux XXX, loudest I am going with the Concept 1. Though the way it cleans, it's worth it.
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The 20s - 50s Electroluxes always seem the quietest to me. I don't have any in my collection anymore, but I've owned quite a few in the past.
Hoover Models 541 and 543 also have a wonderful whisper-quiet purr!
Hoover Models 541 and 543 also have a wonderful whisper-quiet purr!
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The Constellation's another quiet vac...
since the carpet helps suppress motor noise and air turbulence!
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since the carpet helps suppress motor noise and air turbulence!
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My quietest is my Miele S7 and my loudest is my Kirby Diamond, neither of which are normally discussed in the vintage forum. Despite the noise factor of my Kirby, I couldn't love it any more.
In contrast to what I would have assumed, I have found that a lot of vacs have become much louder over time instead of quieter. I've had Hoovers in recent years that were real screamers including the original Hoover Windtunnel that I used to have. I remember that the motor did not wind up or wind down. It just abruptly went ON at a loud and piercing pitch. This is in contrast to my favorite vacuum sound of the early Hoover Convertibles that gently wound up to that low pitched roar.
In contrast to what I would have assumed, I have found that a lot of vacs have become much louder over time instead of quieter. I've had Hoovers in recent years that were real screamers including the original Hoover Windtunnel that I used to have. I remember that the motor did not wind up or wind down. It just abruptly went ON at a loud and piercing pitch. This is in contrast to my favorite vacuum sound of the early Hoover Convertibles that gently wound up to that low pitched roar.
2011hoover700
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My quietest is gotta be my electrolux models xxx and r.
My loudest was my royal everlast model ry8300 it needs a new motor (or used 10 amp) but i do still have it.
My loudest operating one is a royal 608 (set up like a late 1980s 886 having a scent chamber added).I'll post some pics asap.
My loudest was my royal everlast model ry8300 it needs a new motor (or used 10 amp) but i do still have it.
My loudest operating one is a royal 608 (set up like a late 1980s 886 having a scent chamber added).I'll post some pics asap.
dustin
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my quietest is my Hoover convertible model 35, and The loudest vacuum I own is a Dirt devil featherlite. My 2 loudest vintage vacuums are: Kirby Classic and Hoover celebrity quiet series...!
aeoliandave
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Canadian Electrolux 80 series are the quietest. Anything els
High amp high rpm motors in resonating thin plastic body shells are ear-splitting annoying, imho.
Hey there Jack, your double-blue 822a is a floater! ?
My info from Tom A tells me the first (N American) swiveltop Constellations were built from 11/17/54 through 1957 - from the N Canton records. Three colour combos were available throughout the 3 year run - blue 82, mulberry 84 and heather rose 85. Only the debutante 82 was a nom-floater whereas the quickly introduced 84 & 85 has the same fat lower ring but did float.
Yours has the second generation flared floater ring, which makes sense for a circa 1958 Connie. The second series of N American Constellations with the dorsal fin handle, rim flare and the side-mount hose began in 1958 with the gold 86.
I find this sort of minutia fascinating.
Was your 822 made in Perivale or Hamilton Canada?
When did the Connie begin production in England...and is it possible excess parts inventory was shipped to Perivale for Hoover cost-savings, explaining the swiveltop paired with a flared floater rim?
Inquiring minds...
Another observation - all 4 of my bloated ring Connies (CN 82, US 82 84 85) have very thick porous muffler felt sandwiched inside the ring, floater & non-floater alike. This makes their exhaust note quieter, side by side, than the flared rim Connies.
Dave
High amp high rpm motors in resonating thin plastic body shells are ear-splitting annoying, imho.
Hey there Jack, your double-blue 822a is a floater! ?
My info from Tom A tells me the first (N American) swiveltop Constellations were built from 11/17/54 through 1957 - from the N Canton records. Three colour combos were available throughout the 3 year run - blue 82, mulberry 84 and heather rose 85. Only the debutante 82 was a nom-floater whereas the quickly introduced 84 & 85 has the same fat lower ring but did float.
Yours has the second generation flared floater ring, which makes sense for a circa 1958 Connie. The second series of N American Constellations with the dorsal fin handle, rim flare and the side-mount hose began in 1958 with the gold 86.
I find this sort of minutia fascinating.
Was your 822 made in Perivale or Hamilton Canada?
When did the Connie begin production in England...and is it possible excess parts inventory was shipped to Perivale for Hoover cost-savings, explaining the swiveltop paired with a flared floater rim?
Inquiring minds...
Another observation - all 4 of my bloated ring Connies (CN 82, US 82 84 85) have very thick porous muffler felt sandwiched inside the ring, floater & non-floater alike. This makes their exhaust note quieter, side by side, than the flared rim Connies.
Dave
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Hi Dave -
the Henry Dreyfuss-styled*, non-floating Constellation 822 was launched in the UK in 1956. In 1957, the 822 was updated to included the patented Air Lift Suspension technology - the model number remained the same, however, as did the colour scheme. The only visual detail to change was the airfoil skirt.
In 1958, the 822A was launched, again including the Air Lift Suspension. I'm not sure if this cleaner had any significant alterations from the floating 822 - perhaps Hoover just changed the model number to make it easier to distinguish between the floating and non-floating machines.
In 1960, the updated 862 debuted; it featured the re-engineered hose connection and upper shell, complete with the 'fin' handle.
As for the place of production, it may have been Perivale, West London, or Cambuslang in Scotland - perhaps someone could confirm that? On my 822A it just states 'Made by Hoover Ltd, Great Britain'.
862 and 822A are shown below - many thanks to Seamus for the 862, Alistair for the 822A, and Jeff Parker for the 822A hose (not pictured)!
*as with Model 150 and other Dreyfuss Hoovers, although Dreyfuss styled the shell of the cleaner, the core technology was developed and patented by Hoover's engineering team at North Canton. [this post was last edited: 11/27/2010-11:28]
the Henry Dreyfuss-styled*, non-floating Constellation 822 was launched in the UK in 1956. In 1957, the 822 was updated to included the patented Air Lift Suspension technology - the model number remained the same, however, as did the colour scheme. The only visual detail to change was the airfoil skirt.
In 1958, the 822A was launched, again including the Air Lift Suspension. I'm not sure if this cleaner had any significant alterations from the floating 822 - perhaps Hoover just changed the model number to make it easier to distinguish between the floating and non-floating machines.
In 1960, the updated 862 debuted; it featured the re-engineered hose connection and upper shell, complete with the 'fin' handle.
As for the place of production, it may have been Perivale, West London, or Cambuslang in Scotland - perhaps someone could confirm that? On my 822A it just states 'Made by Hoover Ltd, Great Britain'.
862 and 822A are shown below - many thanks to Seamus for the 862, Alistair for the 822A, and Jeff Parker for the 822A hose (not pictured)!
*as with Model 150 and other Dreyfuss Hoovers, although Dreyfuss styled the shell of the cleaner, the core technology was developed and patented by Hoover's engineering team at North Canton. [this post was last edited: 11/27/2010-11:28]
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Near-complete ensemble (missing upholstery nozzle and manual!)
An original navy-blue plug for this model is fitted to one of my Hoover Minors - I'll have to swap them over sometime...
An original navy-blue plug for this model is fitted to one of my Hoover Minors - I'll have to swap them over sometime...
turbo500
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Quietest...
Philips P79
Philips P79
akabent
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Wonderful 84 & 85, Dave!
Those are both gorgeous machines, Dave.
To respond to the theme of the thread, my quietest are the Hoover 543 upright (whisper-quiet as Jack mentioned!) and of course the Lux 30 and Lux G.
Rick
Those are both gorgeous machines, Dave.
To respond to the theme of the thread, my quietest are the Hoover 543 upright (whisper-quiet as Jack mentioned!) and of course the Lux 30 and Lux G.
Rick
eluxomarty
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Quietest would be my Electrolux Hospital G. The whooshing sound at the rug nozzle makes more noise than the vacuum itself.
The loudest is certainly my Royal all metal upright vacuum. I bought it about 10 years ago in El Cajon (near San Diego) at Wholesale Joe The Vacuum King. (shameless plug)
The Royal propels itself if you leave it alone, cleans excellent and has powerful suction when used with the hose. It is just so loud it would wake the dead!
The loudest is certainly my Royal all metal upright vacuum. I bought it about 10 years ago in El Cajon (near San Diego) at Wholesale Joe The Vacuum King. (shameless plug)
The Royal propels itself if you leave it alone, cleans excellent and has powerful suction when used with the hose. It is just so loud it would wake the dead!
kirbyvertibles
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my quietest is my Hoover 102, my loudest was my 10 amp Royal. I sold that and now I would say my Westinghouse AKA Eureka World Vac upright with 12 amps is the loudest.
kirbyvertibles
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or I could say...
that My mid 90's 13 amp Electrolux Central vac is the loudest and the quietest. It just depends on where to stand. Out in the shed where the unit is or in the house where all you hear is the whoosh of air. lol
that My mid 90's 13 amp Electrolux Central vac is the loudest and the quietest. It just depends on where to stand. Out in the shed where the unit is or in the house where all you hear is the whoosh of air. lol
Well that Philips of Chris' above certainly is quiet about on par with the Canadian Elux 80 series. Loudest of mine probably the Concept and Powermax uprights though they're are the most thorough carpet cleaners along with the Royal classic (which is somewhat quieter). The noise of the Concepts and PowerMax is enough to put you off using them imho. Only the PowerMax with it's electronic speed control makes it barely bareable when set on low.
I think the Euro/UK vacs are overall quieter than the US ones. They must have put more emphasis/value on that
I think the Euro/UK vacs are overall quieter than the US ones. They must have put more emphasis/value on that
Loudest ever that I remember, Hoover Dimension and quietest Miele Chapagne.
williamr1248
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What is your quietest and loudest vacum
Here is my list:
Quiestest:
(1) Electrolux Oxygen 3-no contest
(2) New Connie's-very soothing tone
(3) Air-Way 66
I don't have any of the wonderful old XXX or G's
Loudest:
(1) Royal Upright Everlast-
(2) Hoover Concept Power Drive (and dust blower too)
(3) Hoover Anniversary upright
(4) Hoover Anniversary Convertible
(5) Oreck XL -ear spliting
Here is my list:
Quiestest:
(1) Electrolux Oxygen 3-no contest
(2) New Connie's-very soothing tone
(3) Air-Way 66
I don't have any of the wonderful old XXX or G's
Loudest:
(1) Royal Upright Everlast-
(2) Hoover Concept Power Drive (and dust blower too)
(3) Hoover Anniversary upright
(4) Hoover Anniversary Convertible
(5) Oreck XL -ear spliting
I'd have to say
My quietest vacuum is my Filter Queen (without power nozzle). The loudest is my Concept One. Both great cleaners.
My quietest vacuum is my Filter Queen (without power nozzle). The loudest is my Concept One. Both great cleaners.
