Thread Number: 34031
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux Model LX maintenance |
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Post# 368890 , Reply# 1   3/21/2017 at 23:44 (2,563 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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Post# 368891 , Reply# 2   3/21/2017 at 23:47 (2,563 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Hi David:
These machines are basically indestructible and if your great grandmother took good care of it all you need do is enjoy it. As long as the ejection system works don't monkey with it. The only thing I suggest is minor work on the cord winder. Pull out the cord then put some baby powder in your hand and let the cord rewind. Dust the cord about once a month and it will retract easily, aside from that you should be good to go. This is my favorite machine too. Alex Taber. |
Post# 368895 , Reply# 4   3/22/2017 at 00:56 (2,563 days old) by kenkart ()   |   | |
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On these will practically run forever, if its quiet and smooth let it be, |
Post# 368898 , Reply# 5   3/22/2017 at 02:19 (2,563 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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If the motor is working well and quiet-------LEAVE IT ALONE!!!!! |
Post# 368903 , Reply# 6   3/22/2017 at 08:39 (2,563 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 368904 , Reply# 7   3/22/2017 at 08:40 (2,563 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 368914 , Reply# 8   3/22/2017 at 12:27 (2,562 days old) by Caligula (Wallingford, Connecticut)   |   | |
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Post# 368976 , Reply# 9   3/23/2017 at 11:25 (2,562 days old) by Real1shep (Walla Walla, WA)   |   | |
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Not being argumentative...but why the taboo on the leaving the motor ALONE? Why not at least check the brushes and bearings?
Kevin |
Post# 372909 , Reply# 11   5/30/2017 at 11:37 (2,494 days old) by electrikbroomgu (Rome, NY)   |   | |
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I would for sure be pulling that motor out and at the very least checking the carbons and bearings. Considering that this vacuum dates back to the 1950's it is going to need attention. Grease dries out. Fans get clogged with dirt. And carbons wear with regular use. Unless this is a very low mileage queen or there is some verification on prior service I would suspect the former. 95% of the older metal bodied Electroluxes we get need the above done to them and some need replacement bearings and carbons and sometimes new armatures. And more often than not the motors sounded just fine. It's always best to catch these things before they happen because let's face it parts for these are not growing on trees anymore. And remember the following-
1) Early Elux paper bags were not very good at filtering out dust. Cloth bags were also a guarantee that some dust made it's way into the fans and motor. 2) Dust and dirt in the fans throws them out of balance and shortens there life 3) Worn out carbons create excessive heat and arcing which can quickly do in an armature. 4) Dry bearings are easily identified by excessive growl on wind down. The original bearings used in these are very hearty. However leaving them dry for extended periods will cause them to wear out quicker |