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Thread Number: 26026
Electrolux 2100 Problem (help needed!) |
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| Post# 291786 8/3/2014 at 16:54 (3,546 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
I have an Electrolux 2100 that turns on but immediately turns off when the hose is attached. The bag change light also comes on. With the hose off, it runs fine until I place my hand up against the intake. It then immediately shuts down, with the bag change light also coming on. I don't think the bag is the problem because it is brand new.
I don't know anything about these newer models. I've only serviced older models. But I'm guessing there is a problem with the airflow sensor. I bought it from a lady a few years ago who rarely ever used it, because her housekeeper usually brought her own vacuum. It still looks almost brand new. I use it from time to time and have never had a problem until now. Any thoughts would be appreciated!
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| Post# 291791 , Reply# 1 8/3/2014 at 17:14 (3,546 days old) by marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 291792 , Reply# 2 8/3/2014 at 17:22 (3,546 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Changing the dial doesn't seem to resolve the problem. I suspect this part is the guilty culprit.
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| Post# 291793 , Reply# 3 8/3/2014 at 17:28 (3,546 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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Sounds like a bad auto control valve. That could be a bad o-ring that is in it. | ||
| Post# 291797 , Reply# 4 8/3/2014 at 18:03 (3,546 days old) by marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 291829 , Reply# 5 8/3/2014 at 22:08 (3,546 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 291833 , Reply# 6 8/3/2014 at 22:30 (3,546 days old) by marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 291834 , Reply# 7 8/3/2014 at 22:32 (3,546 days old) by marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 291844 , Reply# 9 8/3/2014 at 22:44 (3,546 days old) by marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 291845 , Reply# 10 8/3/2014 at 22:48 (3,546 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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Mark, glad to see you caught the mistake early. | ||
| Post# 291848 , Reply# 11 8/3/2014 at 22:51 (3,546 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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The valve problem is something that I came across just in the last two years. Taught how to fix by Franchise Owner that was a Service Manager first. | ||
| Post# 291850 , Reply# 12 8/3/2014 at 22:55 (3,546 days old) by marks_here (_._) | ||
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| Post# 291879 , Reply# 13 8/4/2014 at 05:55 (3,546 days old) by thermokid (Casper, Wyoming) | ||
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Electrolux 2100 I have that same vacuum and the same problem. I suspected that dial had something to do with the problem. My 2100 will run for awhile if you lay it on its side...I gave up trying to take it apart though.. I will have to try taking the top off again.. Dan | ||
Post# 291898 , Reply# 14 8/4/2014 at 10:20 (3,546 days old) by kloveland  (Tulsa) |
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Jimmy told me on a previous thread that it is best to take these apart face down. Then you won't have to disconnect the wires on the top. I found out the hard way when I first took one apart with the control panel on top. After the tank is disassembled, check to see if all the hoses are connected and clear. Those later Elux plastic tanks seem to have a lot of power.
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| Post# 291903 , Reply# 15 8/4/2014 at 11:14 (3,546 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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Look at the dial on top. Pull it up then you will see the control underneath. No need to take the body apart to check the problem. I will try and locate a diagram to take body apart. If you take the body apart a don't know what you are doing you could be in big trouble. | ||
| Post# 291905 , Reply# 16 8/4/2014 at 11:32 (3,546 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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If you do take it apart dodo wiring diagrams or you will have problems. 
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| Post# 291915 , Reply# 17 8/4/2014 at 14:57 (3,545 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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| Post# 291923 , Reply# 18 8/4/2014 at 16:01 (3,545 days old) by DesertTortoise () | ||
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And here I was thinking it was a blocked hose. Lots to learn here. | ||
| Post# 292014 , Reply# 21 8/5/2014 at 10:56 (3,545 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
I'm surprised no one has suggested the obvious first remedy. The clear air tube that goes from the automatic control dial to the intake tube in the front cover, should be removed and a thin wire (like a bread twisty tie with the plastic covering removed) should be inserted to clean out the very tiny hole. It always clogs, and the machine shuts off as soon as any kind of restriction is placed over the front intake opening.
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| Post# 292015 , Reply# 22 8/5/2014 at 11:06 (3,545 days old) by tig21er (Indiana) | ||
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Thanks Tom, that's usually what I go for. | ||
| Post# 292024 , Reply# 23 8/5/2014 at 13:50 (3,544 days old) by DesertTortoise () | ||
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How much do these vacuums cost and they have these kinds of problems? Just asking ................. | ||
| Post# 292929 , Reply# 25 8/11/2014 at 12:49 (3,539 days old) by DesertTortoise () | ||
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Hmmm, my Epic 8000 apparently doesn't have this feature. There are three motor speeds selected electronically by a switch on the handle. That is it for suction control. It's plenty. | ||
| Post# 386989 , Reply# 28 3/2/2018 at 07:14 (2,240 days old) by luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia) | ||
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Thanks Lux14. Yes, I tried all settings on the dial, but I will take it apart and try it again and make sure the clear vacuum tunes going to the control valve are cleaned out. | ||
| Post# 387668 , Reply# 29 3/10/2018 at 06:52 (2,232 days old) by vacuumguy91 (Hoover Central) | ||
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| Post# 389471 , Reply# 30 3/30/2018 at 16:27 (2,211 days old) by DJub85 (Virginia) | ||
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You mentioned only working on the older metal canisters... the control valve and how it works is still the same. It's just located in the canister body instead of in the bag door. Knock on wood I've never had a control valve problem. | ||
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Post# 467442 , Reply# 33 11/10/2023 at 19:45 by Kloveland (Tulsa) |
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Post# 467444 , Reply# 34 11/10/2023 at 19:49 by Kloveland (Tulsa) |
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If the hoses are clear open up the bag valve. The stem screws out. I guarantee the bottom seal is off and you can probably see little bits of plastic where it is broken. This seems to happen more often on the plastic models. Then to 1205 metal style canisters.
The valve will have to be replaced. They are about $38 on eBay. | ||
| Post# 467469 , Reply# 35 11/12/2023 at 15:11 by Human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I have a Diplomat LX, which is essentially the same machine, that I rescued from beside a dumpster in the spring of 2020. It had this same problem and I just disconnected one of the clear vacuum lines to get it running. I keep saying I'll get another valve for it, but I've had the thing for about three years, use it semi-regularly, and really haven't missed it.
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