Thread Number: 31229
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux Model F -- Understated Elegance. |
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Post# 345544   2/27/2016 at 00:09 (2,952 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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I used one of my late-model Electrolux Model Fs today. Every time I use a Model F I am impressed anew with with a wonderful vacuum cleaner it is in every way. It's beautiful and powerful; and, while not as quiet as some other models*, has that typical soothing early-Electrolux motor sound.
I remember many of these from my childhood, a dozen or so right off the bat. But most of them, except one, were the early versions with the flip-open cord winder and the front cover with no bumpers. The only one I recall seeing with the donut-style cord winder was in the home of a friend of my parents. My Dad and I went over there to visit (don't recall why) and there was a brand-new Electrolux set out in the living room, with an ENORMOUS gray nozzle on the end of the wands! I was of course fascinated but it was strictly hands-off!
Below is a link to my Model F Fantasia page. There's lots of good stuff there! :)
- - - - - - - * The Model F was the first Electrolux since the XXX not to have a rear filter but instead an air-diffusion baffle. CLICK HERE TO GO TO electrolux137's LINK |
Post# 345553 , Reply# 1   2/27/2016 at 05:15 (2,952 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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These were simple,not enbelished and WORKED!!!And for that matter still do! |
Post# 345561 , Reply# 2   2/27/2016 at 07:03 (2,952 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 345577 , Reply# 3   2/27/2016 at 10:50 (2,952 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)   |   | |
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~ Replacing the rear wheels on Models E-A and F is rather tricky. One end of the axle is sealed with a large, very sturdy, very thin and very tight cap somewhat like a rivet but was machine-affixed somehow. It really takes a lot of "digging" to free it -- thus ruining the original cap. The only way to re-seal that end is with a pop rivet, and it doesn't look the same as the original cap.
(The Model E wheels were affixed with cotter pins which are much easier to remove and replace. Then the Model G rear wheels are separate, not connected to a single, long axle, and are held in place with screws -- very easy to replace.) |
Post# 345579 , Reply# 4   2/27/2016 at 10:58 (2,952 days old) by Kirbyduh (Kentucky )   |   | |
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What a stunning vacuum cleaner. This is one of my favorite vacuum models of all time. That two tone gray and white paint just looks so classy! |