Thread Number: 30187
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux 1401 Armature |
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Post# 335176 , Reply# 1   10/4/2015 at 09:46 (3,125 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Sounds like this would be a Electrolux Olympia One from your description.
Now then, you say it has weak suction? Did you try it with the hose on, or trying with your hand at the bag door? If you tried testing the suction with the hose & it's a cloth woven hose, it's the hose that's the problem. The rubber lining inside them cracks & splits & breaks down over time. If you replace the hose with a genuine Aerus vinyl hose, it will solve your problem & suction will be restored. Please note, while there are aftermarket Aerus vinyl hoses on the market, very few are close to the quality of genuine Aerus hoses, & you pay only slightly extra money for a superior hose that will last at least 15-20 years. Having said all that, it is also possible one of the fans inside the motor is damaged & requires replacement. Your Electrolux Olympia One & Electrolux 2100 should be pretty close in how much suction they produce. Try a new vinyl hose & see if that helps. Rob |
Post# 335218 , Reply# 3   10/5/2015 at 00:12 (3,124 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Bill, the problem with your 1205 hose is you cannot see the wear on the INSIDE, which is the rubber lining inside deteriorating & cracking. If you run a fresh bag in the cleaner, you will notice when it gets really bad that you will see little black flakes in your bag, or if you take your hose off & give it a good shake over a hard floor, you will see them fall out onto the floor. Other members here have tried various methods to seal Electrolux hoses, but not without going to a LOT of trouble & effort & without a lot of great success. For your case, being an ordinary owner that wants a working vacuum, a genuine vinyl replacement is your best bet.
The first hose you linked to, the black 10 foot hose from Evacuumstore, that is a very nice one! I think the genuine & most aftermarket hoses are 6 1/2 to 7 foot long, so if you want the extra length, this would be a nice option. The hose handle is a design that was first used on Hayden central vacuum hoses, & is now used on many central vac brand's hoses & is also a common generic replacement hose handle used on many generic aftermarket replacement hoses. My only worry is that the hose is not a braided vinyl hose material like most Electrolux vinyl generic replacement hoses, it is a waxy-style hose material that is commonly used by Samsung, Kenmore/Panasonic & Filter Queen. If you elect to buy this hose, a word of caution on care....DO NOT EVER, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAVE THE HOSE ATTACHED TO THE WAND WHEN STORING IT!!! You must ALWAYS detach the hose from the wand & leave it on the ground. The reason for this is that leaving the hose attached to the wand puts strain on the hose material, & over time can cause the hose material to crack & break, & require repair with duct tape, replacing the hose material, or entire replacement of the hose. The second hose you linked to is the one that Perfect Products supplies with their knockoff of the metal Electrolux canister they sell. It is OK, but it has some flaws that to me are unacceptable & there are better generic alternatives at the price point it sells for. I personally own the plastic body version of this hose for the 2100 & can feel it leaking around the seams in the hose handle. Also be warned that there are 3 main problem areas with this hose, & most other generic hoses on the market. 1. The receptacle at the bottom that mates with the wand can burn out prematurely & require replacement. 2. The bleeder valve to reduce suction has a tendency to become loose over time & not stay closed as securely as it did when the hose is new, & may require entire replacement of the handle or taping or gluing the bleeder valve shut to get full suction when using the vacuum. 3. The plastic holes that the screws go into on the underside that hold the 2 hose handle halves together have a tendency to strip over time & not hold the handle together as securely as it did when new, requiring replacement of the handle. For these reasons, this is why I recommend buying ONLY genuine Aerus Electrolux replacement hoses from a authorized Aerus Electrolux branch, or from a online dealer that you can verify FOR SURE that their hoses are indeed genuine. If you look at the second link below, that hose handle is a genuine Aerus Electrolux hose handle that is used on both the metal & plastic body canisters & the way to spot a genuine Aerus Electrolux hose or genuine Aerus Electrolux hose handle is by the round bleeder valve on the backside of the hose handle. The price on the first website I linked for the genuine Aerus Electrolux hose, $119.99, is what you should expect to pay at a Aerus dealer for the genuine hose, & is reasonable considering it is better quality, will be more durable & last much longer before having problems. If the price of the genuine hose is a issue for you, or you insist on having the switch to turn off the powerhead, I would definitely go for the black 10 foot hose from Evacuumstore & not even consider the Perfect Products hose. The hose handle on the black 10 foot hose would be much better quality than the Perfect Products hose or any other generic replacement, & you will appreciate the extra length. Just remember to leave the hose off the wand when storing the vacuum & you will be fine. One other thing to consider, since you are fixing up your Electrolux & improving it's cleaning performance, you may also want to consider buying a Electrolux L shaped powerhead, like the one I linked to below. You will find, with a new brushroll installed, the L shaped powerhead will groom & deep clean your carpet much better than your PN2. If you do buy a used one, make sure you buy the new-style 10 degree brushroll from a Aerus dealer for it, since if you buy used the brushroll will likely be worn out & need replacement anyways. And same with the hoses, DON'T be tempted to buy the aftermarket Perfect Products generic Electrolux replacement powerhead. It's OK, but they have had some rather substantial problems with it, notably the motor mounts. Although they are claiming now it's "new & improved", it's still not a patch on the quality of the original Aerus Electrolux powerheads. Hope this helps you get your Electrolux up & running & cleaning your home again, & you get many more years of service from your vacuum, Bill. Rob www.youbuy4less.com/product.aspQU... 1800vacs.com/ELECTROLUX-CANISTER-... thevacuumcentre.com/power-heads/... |
Post# 335249 , Reply# 6   10/5/2015 at 15:38 (3,124 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Or U can call Aerus at 1-800-243-9078; the hoses are cheaper there than at the Lux dealer |
Post# 335257 , Reply# 7   10/5/2015 at 17:26 (3,123 days old) by OldDirty ()   |   | |
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Thanks Erik, I put that phone number in my book. |
Post# 335258 , Reply# 8   10/5/2015 at 17:29 (3,123 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)   |   | |
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I've used this after market hose and it's worked fine! No complaints!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO kloveland's LINK on eBay |