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Post# 148318   8/22/2011 at 15:59 (4,629 days old) by vac_whisperer ()        

Last night I was searching around on Craigslist and found an ad that a Kirby dealer put on, for refurbished vacuums. I called this morning and he said that he had a "White and blue Electrolux and it runs great!" I drove down and picked it up. It was $30, which is a great deal!

It just needed a good cleaning and was good to go. *As far as I know* it came with everything, except the Sidekick.

What year was this made in? And where could I get a replacement hose for CHEAP?

(PS: This pic was taken BEFORE the cleanup)

Post# 148321 , Reply# 1   8/22/2011 at 16:13 (4,629 days old) by goadie12 ()        

If I am not mistaken I believe that this vacuum was made around 1992-1993 and u could get a good hose just about any where because that vacuum has the same style most of the Canadian electroluxs had and most vac shops should carry replacements I know at AERUS they will run u about $150. Zach

Post# 148322 , Reply# 2   8/22/2011 at 16:13 (4,629 days old) by williamr1248 (USA)        
Yayyyyyyy! Electrolux

 That was a fantastic buy. Now I wonder why would someone who has taken such good care of an expensive Electrolux would trade it in for a Kirby? Now I like Kirby's but they are so different in use from an Electrolux . That always was interesting to know why you would make the change-if you weren't a vacuum collector. We had the same thing happen when I sold Elecftrolux years ago. Some customers just LOVE to get the latest model Electrolux.
It always seemed like an easier sale if the customer already had an expensive door-to door machine than to try and sell to someone who had a cheap Hoover,Eureka or Sears vacuum. Of course this was YEARS ago. I am sure things have changed.
Looks like you got a nice machine and wonderful price.

Post# 148323 , Reply# 3   8/22/2011 at 16:20 (4,629 days old) by vac_whisperer ()        

Thanks for your input!
I got to go in the warehouse of the building and it was FILLED with plastivacs. Lots and lots of Dysons. Yuck.

They did have a few more interesting trade-ins back there. A few Rainbows, some older Kirbys, and the best, an Amway!



Post# 148343 , Reply# 4   8/22/2011 at 19:12 (4,629 days old) by sireluxomatic ()        

The bottom half looks to be from the later white Epic 6500 (?). Nevertheless, a great find for a great price.

 

You might try an Aerus dealer for a used hose. I got one for $50, and its in excellent shape.


Post# 148345 , Reply# 5   8/22/2011 at 19:19 (4,629 days old) by vac_whisperer ()        

Sirluxomatic: Thanks!

Next time I go to pick up groceries Ill have to check the local Aerus dealer.

Post# 148387 , Reply# 6   8/23/2011 at 00:56 (4,628 days old) by goadie12 ()        

Hey jus wondering when u went back did u get anything else? Zach

Post# 148436 , Reply# 7   8/23/2011 at 13:16 (4,628 days old) by vac_whisperer ()        

Nope, Electrolux was it. The guy didnt want me to get anything else. :S

Post# 148449 , Reply# 8   8/23/2011 at 15:11 (4,628 days old) by vac_whisperer ()        

More "before" pics

Post# 148543 , Reply# 9   8/24/2011 at 05:39 (4,627 days old) by sireluxomatic ()        

I've come to really like the Epics; a great series of machines. I have the gray and white editions of the 6500, and am now on the hunt for the blue 6500 and 6000, like yours. If you can get a good condition vinyl hose and (possibly, in the future) a Sidekick, you'll have a damn good cleaning system.
Post# 148604 , Reply# 10   8/24/2011 at 16:35 (4,627 days old) by vac_whisperer ()        

Its already and awesome machine, and I bet those would only make it better! B)


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