Thread Number: 33128
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Electrolux Epic 3500 SR |
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Post# 361851 , Reply# 1   11/2/2016 at 12:18 (2,703 days old) by myles_v (Fredericksburg, VA)   |   | |
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It may be "hopping" across the carpet due to your carpet's texture, is it Berber carpeting? I've experienced similar things with other vacuums on Berber and other low-pile carpeting. With the cat litter on your linoleum, the plastic grooves at the front of the nozzle base may be pushing it around. The 3500 SR doesn't have the absolute best suction/airflow, so I occasionally have some small issues picking up debris on hard floors. Aside from that, it's a great cleaner.
Does it only "hop" on your den's carpeting? Do you have multiple types/textures of carpeting to try the machine on? Btw, where in Virginia are you located? I'm in Fredericksburg/Spotsylvania. |
Post# 361858 , Reply# 2   11/2/2016 at 14:02 (2,703 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Hopping seems to be common with very low pile rugs and carpets. I have several Persian rugs and experience it to varying degrees with my Discovery Plus as well as my various power nozzles, the worst offender being my PN1. I experience it most in the dining room and one of the bedrooms where the rug is laid directly on a hard floor. It's less pronounced in the living room and my bedroom, where the Persian rug is on top of wall-to-wall carpet.
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Post# 361886 , Reply# 4   11/2/2016 at 22:13 (2,702 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Luxkid1980 wrote:
Regarding the brushroll, how long would one last on the Electrolux uprights? How often do people here typically replace them? I can't tell how old the one on my machine is. I reply: Brush rolls typically last for several years but exactly how many years you get out of it really depends on how often you use the machine and on what surfaces. Eventually, the bristles will get splayed out and too soft to do much good, sort of like an old toothbrush. As long as the bristles are straight and stiff, you should be fine. One of the things I really like about the PN2 is its two-position brush roll, similar to Kirby brush rolls. Start it out in the "New" position and then when the bristles get some noticeable wear on them, just change it to the "Used" position and you can get even more use out of the brush roll before replacing it. I think that feature was only on the PN2, which is really a shame. |
Post# 361890 , Reply# 5   11/2/2016 at 22:32 (2,702 days old) by Luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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The brushroll bristles look OK to me, not much splaying. I've attached a couple pictures. Hopefully the brushroll can be seen well enough. Human, yes I have heard that some of the PN power nozzles had the new/used brushroll feature. My Oreck has that feature. |
Post# 361892 , Reply# 6   11/2/2016 at 22:55 (2,702 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 361897 , Reply# 7   11/3/2016 at 03:21 (2,702 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Your brush roll may need new bearing ends, probably easier to go to the newer style brush roll and ends.
Some carpet types now a days do cause hopping with certain vacuums. My Kirby does this depending on the direction I am vacuuming. Like against the nap in tight spaces....I don't notice my Lux upright doing this, but it does have the newer brush roll in it. PR-21 Bud |
Post# 361911 , Reply# 9   11/3/2016 at 11:07 (2,702 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 361927 , Reply# 10   11/3/2016 at 15:11 (2,702 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Luxkid1980, if you decide to replace your brushroll, I would suggest getting this one I have linked to below. This is the generic version of the newer-style 10 Degree brushroll that Aerus Electrolux now uses on all their canisters & upright powerheads. The difference is it has a extra turn of bristles for improved grooming performance. I have this installed in my Electrolux Grand Marquise canister's PN6 powerhead, & it has shown a marked improvement in grooming performance & cleaning ability. As for the genuine Aerus Electrolux brushrolls (this one) putting more strain on the PN motor? I haven't noticed it, & if it does, it's not a signifigant amount & very unlikely to cause damage.
Rob CLICK HERE TO GO TO kirbylux77's LINK on eBay |
Post# 361929 , Reply# 11   11/3/2016 at 17:00 (2,701 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 362182 , Reply# 14   11/8/2016 at 21:46 (2,696 days old) by Luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia)   |   | |
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Thanks Ronni. That's good info to know about the bristles. I've ordered a replacement brushroll so we will see if there is any improvement. |