Thread Number: 32860
/ Tag: 50s/60s/70s Vacuum Cleaners
Electrolux Model G |
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Post# 359665   9/20/2016 at 18:53 (2,768 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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Well it finally happened, along side Hoover, I am hooked on Electrolux. This really nice example was given to me by a good friend and fellow vac enthusiast, Rick. It'll be well taken care of and maintained until I kick the bucket.
I had just given it a thorough outside cleaning, polishing and waxing, as well as lubricating all the wheels. (Though it didn't need it, I syringed new grease in the swivel caster bearings.) It does have a bit of dirt/electric smell when running. I read that its a sign of a machine that has sat for a while. I have used it around the house as frequently as possible but the smell doesn't appear to dissipate. Its not unpleasant but I hope its nothing to worry about, what do you guys think? The hose is a tiny bit leaky as well, but I'll find a way to repair that. (I hear clear plastidip is the key, but only the canned kind and not the spray type) Or I'll just try to find a vinyl hose online. Aside from all that, I'm pretty impressed with the suction and quietness of the model G. Even with the sightly leaky hose it still has better suction than that of my Hoover Portable with a new bag. I'm still fairly new to Electrolux, so I'd like to know more about servicing and what to look to out for ahead of time. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. |
Post# 359667 , Reply# 1   9/20/2016 at 19:20 (2,768 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 359669 , Reply# 2   9/20/2016 at 19:39 (2,768 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 359671 , Reply# 3   9/20/2016 at 19:48 (2,768 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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Post# 359674 , Reply# 4   9/20/2016 at 22:21 (2,768 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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Post# 359712 , Reply# 5   9/21/2016 at 17:19 (2,767 days old) by mchmike (West palm beach fl)   |   | |
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I suck up some of these beads they smell great. They come in many different scents and can be found in the detergent isle at the supermarket .
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Post# 359713 , Reply# 6   9/21/2016 at 17:23 (2,767 days old) by mchmike (West palm beach fl)   |   | |
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My 2 G's have their own shelves. I use the genuine vinyl pigtail hose for cleaning (120.00) eeek.
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Post# 359728 , Reply# 7   9/21/2016 at 22:15 (2,767 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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I'll give the scented Downey beads a shot. Just gotta remember to pick some up the next time I head to the super market. Thanks mchmike
Love the setup you have there! Yikes that is rather pricey. The vac shop also told me an electric hose is rather expensive. I don't have a PN-1 and I don't have the need for one given the house where this machine will be stored/used at has an all tile floor. |
Post# 359730 , Reply# 8   9/21/2016 at 23:04 (2,767 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 359739 , Reply# 9   9/22/2016 at 08:06 (2,767 days old) by bikerray (Middle Earth)   |   | |
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Post# 359753 , Reply# 10   9/22/2016 at 15:42 (2,766 days old) by Vintagefox (California)   |   | |
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