Please let me know if Aerus/Electrolux replacement brushes for the dusting brush and floor/rug tool attachments are still available separately--either genuine or aftermarket. I was surprised at how easy both are to replace and have appreciated the fact that--to my knowledge--the brushes fit all holders from the introduction of the Model E's newly designed attachments in 1954 to the current time--60 years. I wonder if Aerus ever considered highlighting that milestone? I also like the fact that the holders can be reused--especially if one wants to maintain the color match with the tank or bumpers.
I understand that the "sides" (as Electrolux called them) on the dusting brush/upholstery tool are available--albeit color matching with vintage sides would not be possible unless an Aerus franchise or vacuum store would have NOS (new old stock) or used parts.
Related trivia: the aforementioned tools were made in two colors (matching the tank's primary and secondary colors/or bumpers) from the beginning of the Model F in 1957 to the end of the Model G in 1968. After that they were made with one color (e. g. teal for the Model 1205s and ivory for the Model 1205/Golden Js) until around the time of the 75th anniversary when two colors were again used for the floor/rug tool--one for the holder and one for the bumper while the dusting brush/upholstery tool remained one color except for the bumper/donut insert. I am not as well-versed on the later models--I just know that I've seen several white/powder blue-colored attachments which would match the colors of the tank colors from around 1998 to around 2009. The secondary color for the ones from 2009 to 2013 was gray, but I haven't seen any white/gray color combinations for the attachments.
Post# 293104 , Reply# 1 8/11/2014 at 22:51 (3,545 days old) by Gr8DaneDad ()
short answer is yes, both from Aerus and on the aftermarket. Aerus replacements for the floor tools are the entire insert (both brush strips and the metal plate, aftermarket replacements are just the brush strips. The dusting brushes are virtually identical from either source. The aftermarket replacements are a better match for the brown horse hair strips in vintage tools. The Aerus ones are all black. I personally buy aftermarket at about 1/4 th the cost.
Post# 293114 , Reply# 2 8/12/2014 at 00:02 (3,545 days old) by ronni(USA)
Since I consider both quality and cost--as well as the green and originality factors when applicable--it looks like aftermarkets are the way to go for me. I do not see the need to replace the brush plate if it is still in good condition--the brush strips are what's worn, and I prefer to have the original look of the brown horse hair rather than the black.
Would you believe that I inquired of an Aerus franchisee how to replace the dusting brush, and she wasn't sure how? Interestingly, she told me she's been with Aerus/Electrolux since the '80s! Granted, it could have been a ploy to get me to purchase the complete new attachment. Regardless, I get the impression that Aerus is more interested in its own profit over benefits to its customers and our environment (not unlike other companies)--it would rather replace an entire attachment at a higher cost than replace only the worn part; otherwise the aforementioned franchisee would surely have known how to replace the brush or told me that she'd find out how (I never did purchase a new unit or brush from her, so she lost an entire sale).
Aerus would rather sell you a new above the floor tool than just a brush. Just like most everything else... I love the products but every day their business practices leave me scratching my head. So much talk about customer service and satisfaction, yet so little actual delivery.
Shoot me an e-mail and I can give you some aftermarket options.
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