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Thread Number: 34278
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Simplicity 7 Series info needed |
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| Post# 371371 4/25/2017 at 18:15 (2,550 days old) by UniversalDave1 (Gardendale, AL) | ||
I recently decided that I really want a Simplicity 7 Series machine, preferably a 7850. I know the 7850 went out of production at the end of 2013, but I'd like to find out more of the history behind the 7 Series. That is to say past models, their years, colors, features, etc. And how much it would cost to buy a good used machine. I presume there are no more NOS ones. I really like the gold and maroon color scheme of the 7850, is that the only model to use this color scheme? I've been hoping one would turn up at Goodwill, but the closest thing I found was a 6 Series that's missing stuff.
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| Post# 371378 , Reply# 1 4/25/2017 at 20:35 (2,550 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
The Simplicity 7 Series first came out in the mid 90's. They were made in Taiwan at first but they were later made in the USA in 1997 when Tacony first opened their factory in St. James, Missouri. In the mid 2000's, they made a few improvements on their newer 7 Series models such as the stretch hose, rubber coated wheels on some models, filtration such as HEPA bags and filters, an even more powerful Duratech motor that also came with a thermal reset button, and not to mention the decals as well. In the late 2000's when the first Symmetry models replaced the 6 Series models as well as some of the 7 Series models, The entire line of the 7 Series was going to be discontinued. By the end of 2013, the 7 Series went out of production. In 2014, the newer Symmetry S20 models replaced the 7 Series.
Here is the list of the older 7 Series models that were made: 7200 - Oxford Blue, Single stage motor, No attachments on board, Looped handle. 7250 - Black, Single stage Motor, Attachments on board, Looped handle. 7300 - Elderberry, 2 stage motor, No attachments on board, Floor selector switch, Looped handle. 7350 - Sherwood Green, 2 stage motor, Attachments on board, Floor selector switch, Looped handle. 7400 (Commercial) - Slate Gray, Single stage motor, No attachments on board, Straight handle 7450 (Commercial) - Slate Gray, 2 stage motor, Attachments on board, Straight handle. Here is the list of the newer 7 Series models that were made with some new improvements such as the stretch hose, rubber coated wheels on some models, HEPA bags and filters, motors, thermal reset button, and decals: 7700 - Dove White - 2 stage motor, No attachments on board, Looped handle. 7750 - Admiral - 2 stage motor, Attachments on board, Looped handle. 7850 - Cabernet - 2 stage motor, Attachments on board, Floor selector switch, Looped handle. 7900 (Commercial) - Slate Gray, Single stage motor, No attachments on board, Straight handle. 7950 (Commercial) - Slate Gray, 2 stage motor, Attachments on board, Straight handle. | ||
| Post# 371379 , Reply# 2 4/25/2017 at 20:42 (2,550 days old) by UniversalDave1 (Gardendale, AL) | ||
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| Post# 371464 , Reply# 3 4/27/2017 at 10:04 (2,548 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
You might really want to check out any of the S20 models with a ".2" after the model number. There was a revision, a WONDERFUL revision, to those models that made them in many ways better than the 7000 series. For example, the S20UP.2 has the two stage double ball bearing motor, and has the new brush roll that makes the cleaner pull itself along the carpet like the 7000 series did. As long as it is a 20 series model and has a .2 at the end of the model number, it's a FANTASTIC machine.
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| Post# 371465 , Reply# 4 4/27/2017 at 10:35 (2,548 days old) by UniversalDave1 (Gardendale, AL) | ||
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I looked at those, | ||
| Post# 371466 , Reply# 5 4/27/2017 at 11:35 (2,548 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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The 8925 is a commercial model. Differences between that and the 7858 is both the top and carry handle, wheels, headlights, and the 7850 has clips to remove the bottom plate where as the Riccar requires a screw driver to remove two screws.
Here's a link to one thread where dysonman1 posted pictures of a comparison between the 8925 and the 7858. www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-... | ||
| Post# 371473 , Reply# 6 4/27/2017 at 15:52 (2,548 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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Two of the hardest to find vintage 7000 series models. The one in Dove White is virtually impossible to find it today. I was very lucky to get both of these machines brand-new when I started working at the museum
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| Post# 371478 , Reply# 7 4/27/2017 at 16:59 (2,548 days old) by UniversalDave1 (Gardendale, AL) | ||
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Those are some wonderful machines, Tom. For years, I've been hearing how legendary these machines are, but I've never actively sought one. If I saw one I would have picked it up though. I looked at the new Symmetry/Vibrance machines you mentioned with the two stage motor, and I decided that I like the look of the Riccar Vibrances better than the Simplicitys. The R20UP with the two stage motor is a stunning machine. I'd buy one right now if I could.
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| Post# 371483 , Reply# 8 4/27/2017 at 19:35 (2,548 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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Yep, those early models are really hard to find. My favorite Simplicity 7 Series model of all time is the 7350. I grew up with those, I love that Sherwood Green color, and I love the sound of that older Duratech 2 stage motor on it.
I recommend the Simplicity S20 models over the Riccar R20 models. Not just because of the looks and not just because I sell Simplicity but the S20 models has a much better carry handle. This also applies to the Tandem Air models as well. | ||
| Post# 372409 , Reply# 9 5/19/2017 at 20:32 (2,526 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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I have the 7350 since 2013...a good will find & still have yet to get a replacement handle as mine is cracked. Heard they have great motors. Used it today & the suction is great! | ||
| Post# 372487 , Reply# 10 5/20/2017 at 22:51 (2,525 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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| Post# 372498 , Reply# 11 5/21/2017 at 03:12 (2,525 days old) by camelotshadow (Valley Village) | ||
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Thanks, Emailed Tom as I was going to get it from him 3 plus years ago but things came up & vacs got moved to the side. Trouble is I think the switch insides plastic is also compromised so that's why it was shelved for so long. Waiting for Toms response & also I found one at Swissboy site whoever they are? | ||
| Post# 372504 , Reply# 12 5/21/2017 at 07:48 (2,524 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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