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Thread Number: 35755
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
What comes closest today to a 1960 canister Electrolux? |
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| Post# 383804 , Reply# 6 1/8/2018 at 00:04 (2,293 days old) by broomvac (N/A) | ||
I am not an Electrolux expert (at all), but it sounds like you may like this.
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| Post# 383812 , Reply# 7 1/8/2018 at 05:33 (2,292 days old) by S31463221 (Frenchburg, KY) | ||
As an owner of a Perfect
I can attest to how amazingly powerful this machine is! It will just about suck the paint off the walls. NOW, with that said, there are some things I want to point out to you, especially coming from an Electrolux 1205. As I said, this thing is stupidly powerful, BUT it’s also a LOT louder than your 1205. I believe mine has a 1200 watt motor in it, so that pleasing Electrolux “hum” is gone! The next thing, I don’t care for the hose OR the power nozzle. My hose whistles and doesn’t seem to match up quite right with some Elux peripherals such as the sidekick. I’m not the only person to have this problem either, search the VL archives and you will find similar complaints from other owners! As for the power nozzle, it’s almost too aggressive or something. I have mainly area rugs and laminate flooring so I only use the PN on the large area rugs. It seems to dig into the rug and big the motor down to the point I fear I’ll break a belt or damage the PN motor. To make my system work, I took a vinyl Electrolux hose and a PN Omniflow from a Marquis and I’m now completely satisfied with how it performs. The louder motor, well that’s just something you have to get used to.....on the bright side, it’s still not ear piercing as modern Eurekas, Hoover’s, etc.
I said all that to say this......the Perfect Powerteam will cost you $899 brand new, which is fine if you can live with the nuances I’ve mentioned above, or if you have enough Electrolux parts to start swapping things out on it. Or for just a little bit more, you could go ahead and get the Aerus Legacy (or Guardian Platinum if money is no object!) and you’ll have an amazing cleaning machine that works straight out of the box! The newer Aerus motors aren’t as soft and quiet as a 1205 or such, but they’re not completely obnoxious, and the Platinum is actually really quiet! The other thing you get with an Aerus product is a good warranty and excellent customer service! I believe the Legacy carries a 15 year warranty, and the Guardian carries a 20 year warranty...... Good luck with whatever you choose, but hopefully there is a vac shop close to you that will allow you to test drive several models before you make a final decision! CLICK HERE TO GO TO S31463221's LINK | ||
Post# 383822 , Reply# 9 1/8/2018 at 09:07 (2,292 days old) by n0oxy  (Saint Louis Missouri, United States) |
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Aerus Classic I think the Aerus classic is also still made, very similar to the Legacy but a bit cheaper, I have the 90th anniversary edition, a very nice machine although I liked the motor sound of the older plastic machines better, such as the 2100. Mike | ||
| Post# 383845 , Reply# 12 1/8/2018 at 11:55 (2,292 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell ) | ||
The perfect canister is definitely probably the best clone and closest to what you're looking for in physical size and shape.
If you're wanting to jump into a modern canister I would highly recommend the sebo E3 with the ET-1 power nozzle. The price ,quality , handling and performance. Will wow you! | ||
| Post# 383859 , Reply# 14 1/8/2018 at 15:20 (2,292 days old) by cochitin (tampa) | ||
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I see the Miele reviews are 5 stars all over the Internet, with everyone from Consumer Reports to people on this forum extolling their virtues. But I just can't get past those horrible, cheap-looking attachments. | ||
| Post# 383865 , Reply# 15 1/8/2018 at 16:27 (2,292 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell ) | ||
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The perfect canister is definitely probably the best clone and closest to what you're looking for in physical size and shape.
If you're wanting to jump into a modern canister I would highly recommend the sebo E3 with the ET-1 power nozzle. The price ,quality , handling and performance. Will wow you! | ||
| Post# 383916 , Reply# 18 1/9/2018 at 07:24 (2,291 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 383917 , Reply# 19 1/9/2018 at 07:26 (2,291 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 383965 , Reply# 26 1/9/2018 at 17:37 (2,291 days old) by cochitin (tampa) | ||
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Yes the motor on my 1205 is perfectly fine. Wheels are noisy. Power nozzle cord needs fixing. Needs cleaning, etc. Maybe the suction issue is in fact that hose. Otherwise runs like a champ. You guys are the absolute best thank you so much for all of your guidance! | ||
| Post# 383988 , Reply# 28 1/10/2018 at 01:33 (2,291 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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I bought a new Simplicity Wonder, used it twice and gave it away, like most new machines that clunky awful hose grip about drove me crazy, I will stick to my vintage machines! I just do not like new products, as much as I have tried, I cant do it! | ||
| Post# 384012 , Reply# 29 1/10/2018 at 12:11 (2,290 days old) by luxkid1980 (Richmond, Virginia) | ||
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@kenkart - I agree with you 100%! | ||
| Post# 384013 , Reply# 30 1/10/2018 at 12:24 (2,290 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY) | ||
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REPAIR YOUR 1205! It's better than many new vacuums. The suction problem is most likely the hose. If you're still on the original one, then it's likely dry rotted and the rubber is probably cracked. Had this issue with my Electrolux Model G (One model before yours) and my Electrolux Model XXX. Hoses aren't that expensive on eBay. In fact, I just bought a new one recently. This one would work with your power nozzle. If your PN is noisy, it may be the motor bearings or brushroll bearings. They can be replaced by your local Aerus dealer. Keep your 1205! They're built like a tank and will run you another 30 years. It just sounds like the old girl needs a tune up, that's all.
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Post# 384033 , Reply# 31 1/10/2018 at 19:50 (2,290 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States) |
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electric hose on modern machines I do agree about the electric hose grip on modern canisters, I'm just not a fan of the gas pump style grip. I prefer the grip style on these Electrolux machines, as well as the grip on many straight suction canisters, just personal preference of course, but I find the gas pump handle gets in the way more than anything. Mike | ||
| Post# 384034 , Reply# 32 1/10/2018 at 20:56 (2,290 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Especially the Plastic wand Electrolux models, try to clean out a car or dust with that monstrosity! | ||
| Post# 384045 , Reply# 33 1/11/2018 at 03:05 (2,289 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB) | ||
Stick to electrolux 1205 spa day!
save your self the trouble and treat the 1205 to a NEW vinyl eletric hose now cord for the power head hepa bags type c from Aerus and voila if she runs good as you mention new vinyl hose wil ldo it .I own an Canadian Electrolux AP 200 it has a new vinyl hose and bag and exhaust filter and boy did that wake it up !! Pick it up last year for 40 $ nothign beats an old lux my firend .Electrolux are so wonderfull fix your 1205 and be good for 25 year of servie .
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| Post# 384053 , Reply# 34 1/11/2018 at 10:33 (2,289 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
I concur. The 1205 is a great machine and very much worth saving. I have two of them and love them. I concur with the previous poster about the OEM vinyl hose. It really is the only way to go. One of mine I rescued from my parents' attic a couple of summers ago. Dad had previously rescued it from a neighbor's trash pile in the early '80s and back then, I had seen it as a pretty anemic performer. I brought it home thinking it would be most useful as a potential parts donor for my other 1205 but I decided just for fun to try it out with a powered vinyl hose I had on hand. The transformation was amazing. It now performs every bit as well as my other 1205. That also may well have been the first time the machine had ever been connected to a power nozzle as itse ridiculously leaky original hose was of the non-powered variety. That little test prompted me to clean the machine up, replace the broken handle, and return it to active use for the first time in a couple of decades. These days, vintage Electrolux machines dominate my collection with two 1205's, a Super J, a Diamond J, and three uprights--a Discovery II, Discovery Plus and Genesis LXe, along with a wide assortment of tools and accessories.
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| Post# 384058 , Reply# 36 1/11/2018 at 12:34 (2,289 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell ) | ||
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| Post# 384071 , Reply# 37 1/11/2018 at 15:55 (2,289 days old) by FanOfVacuums2 (Williamsburg, VA) | ||
As I saw other people mention, I would recommend the Aerus/Lux Classic. It does have a plastic construction, but I have never had a problem with the plastic Electrolux models. In fact, I like how light they are. On top of that, they do come with the classic metal Electrolux power nozzle wand instead of the newer plastic one. Also, the hoses don't leak like the older woven ones and they are very flexible. They do come with the basic Electrolux/Aerus tools such as the combination brush/upholstery tool, so it would be an easy transition from the 1205 to the Classic.
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| Post# 384120 , Reply# 40 1/12/2018 at 07:41 (2,288 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA) | ||
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