Someone recently made the comment that Aerus/Electrolux has had few models/styles but many names and colors (alphanumeric model ids used since 1994 have allowed for minor changes to be reflected in their letter suffixes). So I decided to do a survey which lays hold of that claim and then proceeded to list accessories and attachments.
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A Dozen of Aerus LLC/Electrolux Corporation's Longest-Selling Machines:
2. (30 years, 1985-present): Models 1623--Ambassador, Ambassador II, Ambassador Plus, Model 90, Special Edition, Regency Series 1000; Model 1625/AdvantageSeries; Models 1676 & C101s/Ambassador III, Lux 5000 (manual w/electric wand); Model C151s/Lux 2000, Ultralux 2000, Lux Classic
7. (20 years, 1985-05): Models 2100-Hi-Tech, Special Edition, Regency Series 2000, Diplomat; Model 1515/Regency Series 1500, Model 1677/Diplomat LX; Model C141s & C152s--2100, Lux 5000 (automatic--sold after end of Epic 6500 SR and prior to Lux 7000), Ultralux (80th Anniversary), Lux 5500
8. (18 years, 1965-83): Model CB
9. (16 years, 1983-1999): Model CB2000
10. (16 years, 1963-1979): Model L
11. (15 years, 1994-09): Model C104A & H/Renaissance; Model C133A/Epic 8000; Model C134s--Guardian, Guardian Encore, Lux 9000; Model C154s--Guardian, Lux Guardian
12. (14 years, 1937-41; 1944-54; manufacture & production ceased in Dec. 1941 due to WWII; production resumed in Autumn 1944 with overstock parts--and manufacture resumed in 1947): Model XXX
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Aerus/Electrolux accessories and hand-vacs have also stood the test of time.
A Half-Dozen of Aerus LLC/Electrolux Corporation's Longest-Selling Accessories & Hand-Vacs
1. (32 years, 1983-present): L-Shaped Power Nozzles (* - w/headlight, ** - w/headlight & electric wand, ***w/headlight, electric wand, and HPO brush roll)--Models PN-5s, PN-6s, PN-7s, 1622, 1692*, 1693*, 1723, 1724, 1725, 1750*, 1751, 1752**, N106s**, N109s**, N115s, N137s**, N142A***
5. (22 years, 1993-present): Models 1753, K107C, K107J, K107Y, K148C--Sidekick II
6. (15 years, 1962-1987): Turbo Rug Washer
(I am unsure when the vaporizers and sprayers were introduced, but they were available at least through the Super Js--according to the owners manuals).
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A Half-Dozen of Aerus LLC/Electrolux Corporation's Longest-Selling Attachments:
As I might have expected I inadvertently left out at least one machine in my previous post: the Model 1623/L-E, which succeeded the last metal manual cleaner, the Model 1453/Deluxe Special. The Model 90 and Ambassador line, in turn, succeeded the L-E.
By request, here is a list of Aerus/Electrolux Cylinders Sold DOOR-TO-DOOR according to feature level (basic, standard, premium):
BASIC (manual; the Model XIIA & Model XXX were sold concurrently as low- and high-tier models, respectively; onboard dusting brush/upholstery tool clip for most; factory-paired power nozzles w/o headlights--1960-present; after-filters used 1924-57 until new 4-ply filter bags were introduced)
W/Standard Wands
Body Style I
Model V (1924-27)
Model XI (1927-30)
Model XII (1930-37)
Model XIIA (1937-41)--same body covering as Model XXX
Body Style II
Model XXX (1937-41; 1944-54)
Body Style III
Model E (1954-56)
Model S (1957-60)
Model R (1960-63)
Model L (1963-79)
Body Style IV
Model T (1956-57)
Body Style V
Model 1453/Deluxe Special (1979-87)
Body Style VI
Models 1623, C101s (-A, -G, -H, -K), C151s/L-E, Model 90, Ambassador, Ambassador II, Ambassador Plus, Ambassador III, Lux Classic (1985-present)
W/Electric Wands
Model C101K, C101L/Lux 5000 (2001-05)
Model LX (1952-55)--w/ejection mechanism (no adjustable shut-off mechanism until 1953)
Model LXI (1955)--w/ejection mechanism & wheels
Body Style II
Model AE (1956-57)
Model F (1957-60)
Body Style III
Model G (1960-68)
Body Style IV
Model 1205--teal & gold (1968-75)
Model 1401--Super J & Olympia One (1975-79)
Model 1401-B--Olympia One (1979-82)
Model 1505--Olympia One & Silverado (1982-85)
Model 1521--Diamond J, Marquise, Grand Marquise, Legacy, Ultralux, Ultralux LX, Ultralux Classic (1984-94)
Body Style V
Model 2100--Hi-Tech, Diplomat (1985-91)
Model 1677--Diplomat LX (1991-92)
W/Electric Wands
Models C141C, C141E--Lux 5000 (2001-02)--for some reason this was sold concurrently with the manual Lux 5000 to fill the gap between the last Epic 6500 SR and the first Lux 7000
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