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Post# 307764   12/1/2014 at 19:41 (3,404 days old) by penie396 ()        

I was wondering what the quietest vacuum someone has or knows of?

Post# 307767 , Reply# 1   12/1/2014 at 19:51 (3,404 days old) by vacman1961 (North Babylon, New York)        

The Electrolux Hospital G is probably one of the quietest vacuums I have ever seen. Some Filter Queens are pretty quiet too.

Post# 307768 , Reply# 2   12/1/2014 at 20:11 (3,404 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)        
Quiet Vacuum reply

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Some quiet vacuum are Some vintage Electrolux such as model 86 ,88,89 and some
Filter queen as mention above my Compact Electra C9 canister vacuum is some what quiet . I would add that some vintage Rainbow and Panasonic this is my opinion .


Post# 307769 , Reply# 3   12/1/2014 at 20:36 (3,404 days old) by Anachronism ()        

The Kent Quiet Jumbo lives up to it's name

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Post# 307775 , Reply# 4   12/1/2014 at 21:40 (3,404 days old) by bnsd60m9200 (Akron OH)        

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electrolux model g is by far the quiestest ive encountered. , hoover constellation would be next. the old metal based hoover convertibles are also quiet for an upright. its really the only upright where you can run it and have a conversation at normal voice levels and still hear the other conversier.

Post# 307780 , Reply# 5   12/1/2014 at 22:12 (3,404 days old) by sries (Tacoma WA)        
I would have to say...

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My Electrolux model XXX. It is probbibly the quietest vacuum I have ever used.

Post# 307781 , Reply# 6   12/1/2014 at 22:13 (3,404 days old) by Vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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Probably the quietest vacuum I own is my Electrolux Ultra Silent (Actually a Eureka Product), a new machine, very powerful, only 8 amps, but the air movement is louder than the vacuum. My Miele is also very quiet. I would also agree with those who have posted above, the Original Electrolux G is very quiet, the Hospital G is even more quiet.

I also felt the Hoover Dial-A-Matics were quiet for an upright machine.




Post# 307784 , Reply# 7   12/1/2014 at 22:38 (3,404 days old) by penie396 ()        

I've been looking for a quieter vacuum than my kirby. I'll have to look a the Electrolux models

Post# 307794 , Reply# 8   12/2/2014 at 06:06 (3,404 days old) by kenkart ()        
A Saniway

Or it's Kingston or Royal equivalent, is a very quiet machine, as is a Apex Strato Cleaner, by far the quietest upright is a Royal 801.

Post# 307795 , Reply# 9   12/2/2014 at 07:28 (3,404 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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My Lux '89 is very quiet but the Guardian Platinum on low speed is even more so.

Gary


Post# 307796 , Reply# 10   12/2/2014 at 08:31 (3,404 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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The Electrolux Model XXX and Model G are definitely two of the quietest for me.  However, add the power nozzle to the Model G and the decibels go through the roof! 


Post# 307811 , Reply# 11   12/2/2014 at 16:04 (3,403 days old) by ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)        

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I agree with Hans on the Royal swivel top canisters, that is the quietest I've seen myself.

Post# 307816 , Reply# 12   12/2/2014 at 16:27 (3,403 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
HOOVEr

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Constellation. The nice older Convertibles havea pleasing hum also. You CAN talk with them on. Even my 2 cats don't leave the room.

Post# 307818 , Reply# 13   12/2/2014 at 17:32 (3,403 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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Yes, the Hoover Constellation is very quiet too.  In fact, when people are at my house, looking at my vacuum collection, I always pull out the Constellation and fire it up.  After seeing it in operation, they begin to understand that I can be FUN to collect vacuums!


Post# 307845 , Reply# 14   12/3/2014 at 09:49 (3,403 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        

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The Rexair models A,B, and C are the quietest canisters I've ever heard, followed by the Electrolux model 12, and 30. Model 200 Filter Queens are almost silent as well. My two Hospital Model G Electrolux cleaners are the quietest "modern" cleaners I have.

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Post# 307862 , Reply# 15   12/3/2014 at 13:41 (3,402 days old) by fantomfan (Rochester, New York)        
My quietest cleaner

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Would be either my Filter Queen Majestic or my Hoover Dimension 1000, both on low speed. My Connie is also not loud.

Post# 307906 , Reply# 16   12/3/2014 at 19:26 (3,402 days old) by penie396 ()        

I picked up this Little guy for $30. A model F. It's nearly silent compared to my kirby. Came with 8 bags, floor nozzle and upholstery/brush tool.

One thing that I've noticed is it has a funny smell. Almost like ozone with a hint of gas. Anyone else have this? how hard is it to take one of these apart to clean it out? (and hopefully get rid of that smell.


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Post# 307918 , Reply# 17   12/3/2014 at 22:18 (3,402 days old) by ronni (USA)        

Congrats on your purchase--$30.00 was a fair price.

To answer your questions the odor of your cleaner is not typical, and they are pretty easy to dismantle and reassemble for cleaning the inside and the motor which should solve the issue.

The Electrolux Corporation's Model Fs were manufactured from 1957 to 1961 as the deluxe model. Judging by the "donut"-style cord winder (versus the older "pancake"-style one) I would guess that yours is a later rendition; although it may have been switched out at some point, too.

While the combination floor/rug tool appears original (based on the colors of the gray brush plate and the ivory bumper) the teal-colored dusting brush/upholstery tool color was matched to the later Model 1205 (1968-74) or teal Model L of the same period. Also, the hose is a generic replacement, and the plastic wands do not appear to be made by Electrolux unless they came from a plastic-bodied model. The original wands would have been stainless steel. The complete set of accessories would also have included a power nozzle (Model PN-1) and a narrow space cleaner. The originals would have been gray to match the primary color of the cleaner. I can't tell, though, if your machine has a power nozzle port in its handle trim (the power nozzles were introduced in 1959; so cleaners made prior to that time were straight suction only).

Nonetheless, the Model F is one of Electrolux Corporation's finest and should serve you well with some TLC.

Here is a link to a current eBay listing for a Model F manual: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Electrolux-Model...

Here is a link to Charlie Lester's thoroughly-researched information on the Model Fs:

1377731.com/lux/luxfg.html...


Post# 307922 , Reply# 18   12/3/2014 at 22:51 (3,402 days old) by penie396 ()        

It has not port for a power nozzle, so pre '59? :) I'll have to crack it open and see what i can do.

I saw a post doing a search saying you wan just wash all the motor parts in soapy water and reasemble it when it is completely dry!!?

What about parts? I know Bill is the guy to go to for kirby parts. Is there anyone who is a "Bill" for Electroluxes?

Thnaks for everyones help! this has been an awesome place to visit!


Post# 307923 , Reply# 19   12/3/2014 at 23:14 (3,402 days old) by ronni (USA)        

As I reread my first reply and Charlie's information I offer these corrections:

1. The original wands would have likely been chrome-plated steel. The later Model Fs had aluminum ones (used on all cleaners until some time in 1994).

2. The earliest Model Fs did not have bumper strips on the front cover (like yours).

So, I would say yours is probably a '58 based on that information and what you mentioned about the absence of a plug-in port, or outlet, for the power nozzle's cord.

I do not know of any Electrolux "Bill"s other than Jimmy Martin (rugsucker), who owns a vacuum cleaner store that has lots of vintage parts of various brands. Unfortunately, Aerus LLC (formerly Electrolux Corporation) no longer makes or supplies vintage parts. I have had some success going to local vacuum cleaner stores and have found a couple that still have basements or back rooms with vintage trade-ins and parts; so I would encourage you to check those in your area.


Post# 307925 , Reply# 20   12/3/2014 at 23:30 (3,402 days old) by ronni (USA)        

I should mention that if you choose to add a power nozzle port (either by finding a used handle trim or a service tech with vintage parts that can retrofit your handle) you will likely not locate a gray-colored PN-1 as Charlie's photos show. They were only made for a year or two and were optional--not standard--which is why they are so rare. Later PN-1s (manufactured until 1972 in ivory and teal) pop up regularly on eBay and Craigslist. Other models of power nozzles (e. g. PN-2, PN-4, PN-4A, et cetera) that have the non-electric wand connections would, of course, also work if you're just looking for functionality versus originality.


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