Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Just as a  consumer  guide only. I will start the vacuum cleaner makes and models repair of the day section.

Day oct,3,2009.

1 oreck xl 2400 series ,bag never changed, blocked from intake thru wands,belt broken, brush roll bound up,

2 electrolux olympia 1, 30 years old, used as a second machine, has a central system, but loves her O-1  wont part with it.Repaired  new fans bearings, carbons, auromatic serviced, new drum spring ,runs better than new.
3 Dyson dc 07 animal, low suction problem, changed exhaust filter, never changed, customer was never told about the other filter,
4 30 ft low volt central vac hose, on off switch in handle replaced.I have a trick for this.

5 Kirby g6 relaced blown fan and belt, removed platic toy out of bag tube, also found some change in the fan case.


See you tomorrow.

MOLE

Except the carolina program,The selling out of the name,selling the tooling and bag machine,gutting the company to a shell of what it use to be,plain corporate greed, Heres to the new aerus the healthy home company.

Some legacy HUH

Take care

MOLE

Jobs done on oct5, 09

1 Lux Rennie, 1996 light grey version, 13 years old never serviced,Just basic tune up and filters,Pm on powernozzle,1 wand latch.

2 hoover windtunell bagged,change brush and powerdrive belt,change intake and exhaust filters,runs like new again.

3 sanitaire sc886, fan,belt,basic service.

Thats all for today.

regards

MOLE

Hello MOLE:

Are these customers household users of the Sanitaires?  Or commercial users?

Carmine D. 

CarmineD wrote:
Hi Carmine
 The sani's are being used by households just because its sold for commercial applications does not mean that regular household applications are exempt

The sanitaire is the best bang for the buck upright on the planet. Fan first,huge top load bag,7amps,wicked brush speed,50ft cord, can be repaired almost on the spot,parts availability is great,and the price is very good.

The only real competition is the proteam twin motor upright,

Tomorrow i'll be dealing with a E2 rainbow with powernozzle issues,I think i can handle this without a problem.The the usual bearing eating issues.

regards

MOLE

mole wrote:

Hello MOLE:

Well aware of the domestic/commercial uses of the EUREKA SC886.  The reason I ask is to gauge the abuse and misuse of these repairs: in home vice commercial applications.

One of the Churches in the area provides an outreach service to the poor who can't afford/need a vacuum for home cleaning.  It's a EUREKA BOSS Smart vac.  I maintain it.  I have suggested to the good Pastor that these are not the best for the use and abuse.  I recommended a Commercial product like the SC886 that would be better.  The drawback is that there are no tools on board for suction cleaning.  I don't think the Church/good pastor wants to loan 2 vacuums at one time for both modes of cleaning.  Since I'm the likely donor of the vacuum to the Church I'm toying with possibilities other the EUREKA SMART vac that will not break the retired vacuum man's bank. 

Carmine D. 

jobs for today  Oct 6 09

1 lux epic 6500, 1997,p/n elbow,2 wand pins,brush rollor,motor and cordreel service.

2 rainbow e2 powernozzle,brush rollor ,belt, show customer how to adjust for different carpet heights.

3 bosch bagless jet upright,change internal hepa filters,new halogen bulb[wow are these expensive, repair cord hook.

tomorrow brings a lux 2100 up to the plate  and an canadian LE from 1987.

Plus numerous bags,filters,belts, and a few central vacuum items,.

MOLE

Hello MOLE:

Keep repairing those oldies but goodies.  I enjoy seeing customers spend the money to keep them in tip top shape.  I know you enjoy servicing/rebuilding them to like new. 

Carmine D.

Repairs for the day

Oct 7, 09

Lux2100, new hose,cordwinder and front cordwinder housing,front pivot wheel,fresh bag and filter.

Canadian LE,  front door insulator, filter grill, lower motor bearing 8mm.

both jobs were easy to do.

see you later

Hello MOLE:

The Lux 2100:  These were produced 1984-1992 give or take.  How old was the one you repaired?

Carmine D.

Mole,

  I was wandering do you get any Special models from Electrolux? They came out in 1986 - 1989. Good vacuum. I sold quite a few and had good luck with them  but haven't heard to much about them from  a few of my dealer friends.

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