Thread Number: 33552
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Thoughts on Hoover Dial-a-Matic 1120 |
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Post# 365396 , Reply# 1   1/20/2017 at 13:08 (2,624 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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I think they are great! Great suction! I guess I’m just old fashioned. I’ve never tried to adapt a bag. Although it probably would help if you had bad allergies or something. I just like the looks of the original green bags. I currently have three non-power drive dial a matics. The other one is in the closet.
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Post# 365405 , Reply# 2   1/20/2017 at 16:08 (2,624 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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The Dial-A-Matic 1110 is my daily driver! Or it was...the carbon brushes ran short, and the bearings needed service. I opened it up, and found the motor in awful shape! Armature rusted in the ball bearing, and screw heads busted off of the carbon brush holders. I'm working on a replacement.
Post a picture of the brushroll you have in it...the first ones pushes dirt away from the suction. I might have a spare one to push the dirt to the suction. I don't remember if I have away the NOS one I received. Andy |
Post# 365412 , Reply# 3   1/20/2017 at 18:12 (2,624 days old) by michvacguy (Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 365418 , Reply# 4   1/20/2017 at 20:03 (2,624 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 365421 , Reply# 5   1/20/2017 at 20:29 (2,624 days old) by michvacguy (Michigan)   |   | |
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Thanks Andy! Makes perfect sense... I see what you mean! What type would have been installed on vac when brand new? |
Post# 365423 , Reply# 6   1/20/2017 at 21:30 (2,624 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 365425 , Reply# 7   1/20/2017 at 22:57 (2,624 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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when the Dial A Matic first came out in 1963, HOOVER simply took a "Convertible" brushroll and modified it to accept a pulley, by simply making a longer rod. At first , it spun the dirt away from the suction inlet. Later, Hoover rectified this by reversing the helix, and made a vast improvement on later models. (post 1969). Remember: this was the FIRST successful clean air machine to come to market. Hoover invented it. Of course, we all know now that it paved the way for all of thee new methods of cleaning. I have several of these cleaners. Although not my favorite machine, it is wonderful in any home, on any carpet. You've got to love the stylish design along with those terriffic colors. My personal favorite is model 1157 in ceylon yellow, a perfect companion to the great 1076 Convertible. I've never had any problems with tool hook up, performance, or belching bags. Of course, I always consult my trusty owner's manual, perform proper maintenance, and, naturally, use only "genuine Hoover disposable filter bags". So, enjoy your marvelous ,pioneering vacuum cleaner. As stated on the bottom of the machine,"The Hoover makes rugs last longer". Enjoy!!
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Post# 365428 , Reply# 8   1/20/2017 at 23:11 (2,624 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 365435 , Reply# 9   1/21/2017 at 07:01 (2,623 days old) by michvacguy (Michigan)   |   | |
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Thank you everyone so far for your responses! Love the pics! So what year(s) was my 1120 manufactured? Also, @Andy, please let me know about a possible reverse helix beater bar brush roll or any other possible sources. |
Post# 365442 , Reply# 10   1/21/2017 at 09:15 (2,623 days old) by Oreck_XL (Brooklyn, New York 11211)   |   | |
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Post# 365470 , Reply# 12   1/21/2017 at 22:03 (2,623 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)   |   | |
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Post# 365628 , Reply# 14   1/25/2017 at 14:23 (2,619 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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