Need help identifying this vintage filter queen

So, That was/is a COMMERCIAL Filter Queen by HealthMor that was manufactured roughly from the 1960's thru the 1980's, as I have seen them in the darker chocolate brown before which would indicate a time of that late. I could be wrong, but...unless someone can correct me with better information; lets just go with that timeframe....

They were designed for large homes and commercial type properties. The extra large dirt tub, the wide floor brush and such are very clear indicators of that aim. This was manufactured for a time just like the Electrolux CB model, which it competed with along with others for the relatively small, or not as great as an upright's commercial canister/tank business.

Again, I have no idea how long they were ACTUALLY sold, maybe someone else can verify this, but I've only ever seen a handful (5-6) in the last 25 years so. And, as to it's value?

It's going to be whatever you can find as an offer for it. Granted that it being absolutely NOS (New old stock), and in museum quality shape will be a benefit, as a actual vacuum it will be limited to those who have ready access to 220v power, and over here in the U.S. where the market for such an item would be rather high; unless they had a converter or a dedicated power , it willbe useless as it cannot be run (to my knowledge) well or properly on 110v.

There are people who like FilterQueens fine, so it may not be an issue whatsoever. You could do a silent auction/ seal bid kinda thing, or list it on eBay and see what you end up with. That is the most accepted/best way to not only play fair to all, but use as a "what is this vacuum worth". If you must know cold hard numbers I would wager to say anywhere from .....roughly $150 to 300- . You may find someone that must have it an they will bid the world.

My advice to would be sellers is always when asked for it is: Don't plan a vacation, a retirement, or even a trip to buy anything extravagant off the proceeds of what is essentially an old vacuum cleaner. Remember it's just a vacuum. It had a certain price when new, most of us know that price, and unless it's an absolutely MUST have; it will have only one final price NOW when sold. Yes again, it's a nice one to be sure, it may make you a small fortune, but that's VERY rare. Keep in mind too that there are always more to be had (maybe NOT in that condition), and most collectors do have a limit that they will spend for anything. Some don't yes, but once again they are a pretty small lot.

Good luck to you. It looks beautiful, and if I was a FQ junkie I would be all over it.

Chad


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Post# 237893 6/26/2013 at 19:59 (3,954 days old) by vintagequeen ()
Checkrate/Likes Hi, I have filter queen in my storage which is at least 25 years old, it's still brand new in the box with all the original packaging and accessories, I need your expert opinion on what model it is and how much you think it's worth! PS: It's 220V and not 110V Here are the pictures: tinypic.com/r/30k3fo4/5... tinypic.com/r/33uyaz6/5... tinypic.com/r/6nvacg/5... tinypic.com/r/2lw6knk/5... Thanks a lot, Johny

Post# 237896 , Reply# 1 6/26/2013 at 20:31 (3,954 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)
Checkrate/Likes John, is this model a single speed model?? If so, I would guess it is a Model 700 made for the European market. Are you SURE it's 220 Volt though?? That plug looks like a North American standard plug there.... Rob

Post# 237897 , Reply# 2 6/26/2013 at 20:40 (3,954 days old) by vintagequeen ()
Checkrate/Likes It is a single speed and it is a European model hence the 220V, how much do you think it's worth in this condition (brand new with original packaging and manual)?

Post# 237898 , Reply# 3 6/26/2013 at 20:45 (3,954 days old) by vintagequeen ()
Checkrate/Likes Actually I'm not 100% sure if its single speed, I've never used the machine, just opened it to take pictures after 26 years of storage

Post# 237916 , Reply# 4 6/27/2013 at 02:05 (3,954 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)
Checkrate/Likes *it looks to me like* the dirt container is larger than a regular F/Q what a nice find is there any chance of taking a pic of the inside of the dirt container?

Post# 237922 , Reply# 5 6/27/2013 at 04:03 (3,954 days old) by edgar (Belgium)
Checkrate/Likes *not from this part of europe* Nice find. the top and the atachments look like a 700, but the canister i have never seen. Also the outlet looks strange to me.

Post# 237929 , Reply# 6 6/27/2013 at 08:17 (3,954 days old) by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA)
Checkrate/Likes 3 *Hello A few answers.....* So, That was/is a COMMERCIAL Filter Queen by HealthMor that was manufactured roughly from the 1960's thru the 1980's, as I have seen them in the darker chocolate brown before which would indicate a time of that late. I could be wrong, but...unless someone can correct me with better information; lets just go with that timeframe.... They were designed for large homes and commercial type properties. The extra large dirt tub, the wide floor brush and such are very clear indicators of that aim. This was manufactured for a time just like the Electrolux CB model, which it competed with along with others for the relatively small, or not as great as an upright's commercial canister/tank business. Again, I have no idea how long they were ACTUALLY sold, maybe someone else can verify this, but I've only ever seen a handful (5-6) in the last 25 years so. And, as to it's value? It's going to be whatever you can find as an offer for it. Granted that it being absolutely NOS (New old stock), and in museum quality shape will be a benefit, as a actual vacuum it will be limited to those who have ready access to 220v power, and over here in the U.S. where the market for such an item would be rather high; unless they had a converter or a dedicated power , it willbe useless as it cannot be run (to my knowledge) well or properly on 110v. There are people who like FilterQueens fine, so it may not be an issue whatsoever. You could do a silent auction/ seal bid kinda thing, or list it on eBay and see what you end up with. That is the most accepted/best way to not only play fair to all, but use as a "what is this vacuum worth". If you must know cold hard numbers I would wager to say anywhere from .....roughly $150 to 300- . You may find someone that must have it an they will bid the world. My advice to would be sellers is always when asked for it is: Don't plan a vacation, a retirement, or even a trip to buy anything extravagant off the proceeds of what is essentially an old vacuum cleaner. Remember it's just a vacuum. It had a certain price when new, most of us know that price, and unless it's an absolutely MUST have; it will have only one final price NOW when sold. Yes again, it's a nice one to be sure, it may make you a small fortune, but that's VERY rare. Keep in mind too that there are always more to be had (maybe NOT in that condition), and most collectors do have a limit that they will spend for anything. Some don't yes, but once again they are a pretty small lot. Good luck to you. It looks beautiful, and if I was a FQ junkie I would be all over it. Chad

Post# 242323 , Reply# 7 7/26/2013 at 23:38 (3,924 days old) by tdembroidery ()
Checkrate/Likes *Beautiful Machine* I can't believe that it's been sitting in storage unused for all this time. I would love to add it to my collection, for the right price.

Post# 242457 , Reply# 8 7/27/2013 at 18:15 (3,923 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)
Checkrate/Likes Did the FQs with extra-large dirt bins use the same size filter cones like the FQs with normal-size dirt bins? Or did the large bin models use larger cellulose filter cones?

Post# 242466 , Reply# 9 7/27/2013 at 19:29 (3,923 days old) by kirbyguy (Columbia, MO)
Checkrate/Likes *Model,serrial# & Voltage information location.* Johny, My FQ machines all have the model,serial#,voltage information located on a small round matal band located under the twist off top cap. Take a look,your machine should have this information band under the cap as well.

Post# 242467 , Reply# 10 7/27/2013 at 19:32 (3,923 days old) by kirbyguy (Columbia, MO)
Checkrate/Likes *Oops.* Metal not matal. I really need to proof read prior to final posting.

Post# 242809 , Reply# 11 7/29/2013 at 20:06 (3,921 days old) by vintagequeen ()
Checkrate/Likes Thank you all for your feedback, she's back in storage, I will take it back out and take some nice pictures of it once time permits and I'll make sure to check everything mentioned here :) Thanks again!