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Electrolux B8 vs GE chrome floor polisher
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Post# 269532   2/26/2014 at 20:14 (3,682 days old) by bullwhisperer ()        

Hello, I am leaning towards an electrolux b8 for my hardwood floors, but am also considering the GE Chrome floor polisher. I don't care about having a tank. Just want it to scrub and polish floors. I would like to know how they compare, and which motor is the strongest. Thank you.

Post# 269538 , Reply# 1   2/26/2014 at 21:02 (3,682 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)        
I'd go G-E,

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I've had my old Sunbeam polisher (Which went out after about 50 years from the previous owner) scrubbing my floors, and now use a Penncrest (Hoover). they're great machines, the results on my floors is always astounding!

 

I have a G-E Mixer and toaster oven, they used to make quality products!


Post# 269549 , Reply# 2   2/26/2014 at 22:59 (3,682 days old) by Gus ( Montevideo Uruguay, South Am.)        

On other thread I was talking about an Electrolux polisher which failed soon. But on the other hand, my father bought in 1970 a GE Chrome floor polisher made in Brazil which so far is still polishing floors, not at my house anymore but at my job. That good machine was very little repaired, I changed twice the carbons, and once the cable. Just that. I think it's an incredible machine for such an extended long life. Now the brushes are asking for an overhaul, but after 44 years of service!. Gus

Post# 269560 , Reply# 3   2/27/2014 at 01:03 (3,682 days old) by bullwhisperer ()        
Thank you!

I'm going to go with the GE. My husbands mother had one, too.

Post# 269619 , Reply# 4   2/27/2014 at 17:44 (3,681 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
once again,Electrolux!

If a small apt with part hard floors a 2 brush such as GE,Regina of Hoover is good.If a larger house with more hard floors you owe it to yourself to 'test drive'the 3 brush Elux.Many prefer the older simpler B-8.Everything from the brushes to the motor IS better.Easier to handle and balance.Handle folds down for storage.The B-8 will scrub,buff and polish any hard floor in house as well as scrubbing a patio or carport.Just use the proper combination of brush,scrub pad and soft pad for the particular job.These are often found in very good low milage condition with sometimes only yearly use until people forget how good they are and what they do.

Post# 269665 , Reply# 5   2/28/2014 at 00:10 (3,681 days old) by kenkart ()        
Jimmy is 100%

Correct, my experience with a GE polisher is its too light weight to do much, the Electrolux is by far the best ever made, no comparison, the old Kenmores are heavy and do well also.

Post# 269765 , Reply# 6   2/28/2014 at 21:10 (3,680 days old) by bullwhisperer ()        
Darn!

I already bought the GE. It doesn't even look like it was used. Yes, I can see how the 3 wheeler would be a lot better. They are cheap enough I'm going to get an electrolux b8. Thank you! :)

Post# 269771 , Reply# 7   2/28/2014 at 23:28 (3,680 days old) by kirbymiele84 ()        

Just bought a b8 and love it. Smooth as ever and really polishes well. I'm a fan.

Post# 269935 , Reply# 8   3/2/2014 at 04:37 (3,678 days old) by Anachronism ()        

I'll stick to the Advance 18", works great for screen-sanding floors as well as polishing.

Post# 269945 , Reply# 9   3/2/2014 at 09:12 (3,678 days old) by bullwhisperer ()        

For the size room we have, it's all open area kitchen, den and dining, the Advance would be ideal. It's not in my budget right now because I just bought an electrolux canister, too. And, I need an upright. This new junk from Big Lots doesn't cut it, so I'm buying old good machines. Maybe later I can get an Advance. Thanks for posting, I had not heard of these, and this would be ideal.


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