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Electrolux Model L Question |
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Post# 176171   4/6/2012 at 22:24 (4,373 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Today, I pulled out my Model L and turned it on for the first time in a long while. Instead of the quiet "whoosh" that it used to have, it now makes a low "roaring" or "growling" sound. It's not emitting any strange odors. Nor does it seem to be running hot. And it has plenty of suction too. So I'm guessing it's a bad bearing. I really have no expertise in Electrolux vacuums, so any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Post# 176254 , Reply# 2   4/7/2012 at 18:47 (4,372 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Kenny did a better job of describing the sound. It is more of a buzz. I've serviced plenty of Kirby motors, but I've never worked on one of these. But I'm glad it's the more simple Model L on which I can learn. I also found another older thread where Nathan Thomas gave detailed instructions on breaking down a Model L and its motor. Now, I just need to root around for a parts source. I think I'd better disassemble it before ordering anything to make certain it's a genuine Electrolux motor. Thanks again!
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Post# 177000 , Reply# 3   4/13/2012 at 16:44 (4,366 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Suction leaks around the inlet, do I need to put a gasket? It doesn't seem like there is a gasket, but I'm not sure? Or is it due to using a generic hose? Is there a parts schematic for the L? |