Thread Number: 37488
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Electrolux Velocity |
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Post# 399910 , Reply# 1   10/22/2018 at 19:16 (1,984 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 401354 , Reply# 2   11/24/2018 at 07:39 (1,951 days old) by Rdwdcp (UK)   |   | |
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Post# 401355 , Reply# 3   11/24/2018 at 07:42 (1,951 days old) by Rdwdcp (UK)   |   | |
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I wish Electrolux velocitys were still common now |
Post# 401591 , Reply# 4   11/28/2018 at 16:34 (1,947 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 401695 , Reply# 5   11/30/2018 at 09:35 (1,945 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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We got that as a Eureka here in the U.S of A. It was called the Eureka Altima (Maxima is something different) and both the Eureka Altima and Eureka Maxima were HORRIBLE vacuum cleaners. Both were extremely flimsy, had terrible agitation, blew dust everywhere, and both machines had less suction than a cheap hooker. Anything with a Eureka label on it made after 2002 is complete garbage!
First pic is the Eureka Altima Second pic is the Eureka Maxima Ultralux88 mentioned |
Post# 401700 , Reply# 6   11/30/2018 at 13:01 (1,945 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Not all Eurekas were manufactured bad after 2002. The Power Plus that I own (The very last Victory) is a really good vacuum. The Optima I also own is one of the best compact uprights that I've ever used. The Contour I would consider as one of Eureka's best bypass bagged upright vacuums. Eureka even had some awesome commercial vacuums including their former sister brand Sanitaire. In fact, the C2094 is one of the best vacuums that I've ever used. I could go on all day but you've probably just had some bad experiences on ones that I would care less about.
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Post# 401704 , Reply# 7   11/30/2018 at 15:13 (1,945 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Actually, pretty much any Eureka manufactured after 2002is complete garbage, with the exception of the Eureka The Bose Smart Vac and the Eureka The Boss 1934B. Also, if the best upright you’ve ever used was a Eureka Optima, then you need to try more vacuums. Everything about that vacuum is terrible, from the filter in the cup to the terrible brushroll.
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Post# 401710 , Reply# 8   11/30/2018 at 17:33 (1,945 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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I've been in the field for over 10 years now. Currently work as a technician and salesperson at a dealer for multiple brands including Eureka, Royal, Dirt Devil, Lindhaus, Simplicity, and more.
Trying out more vacuums, are you kidding me? I would repair and use vacuums that not only we sell but the ones that we don't even carry. Once every while I would go to other places to try out some new vacuums that I would rarely see come in. But there's alot of Eurekas that I've tried out before. Eureka happens to be my second favorite vacuum company of all time. Not only just their vacuums but their support I would say is top notch because we do Eureka warranty at our store. The Boss Smart Vac I don't care about. They're awkward for me to use and they're not easy to work on. The 1934B is a good vacuum, but I prefer the higher 7 amp versions better. I never said that the Optima was the best upright that I've ever used. I only said that it was one of the best compact uprights that I've used. Heck, that's not even the first choice that I would buy from. I should've gotten a Sanitaire Dual-Motor Pro for our trailer because that's the best compact upright that I've ever used. The reason why I chose to get the Optima for our trailer was because it was cheaper, works just as well as the Sanitaire, and I would save from not having to buy bugs or filters because I can wash the main filter. How could you say that the Optima is terrible? Keep in mind that this is only from my preference. You can't really convince someone that it's a bad vacuum. Everybody is different, every home is different, and every vacuum has it's pros and cons. There's no perfect vacuum out there, the perfect vacuum is for someone that feels best to them wither they want something lightweight, an on-board hose, or something that's great for pet hair. I personally like the Optima in our trailer because it's lightweight, it's compact enough to fit in a closet, the hose length is excellent, and it does an awesome job vacuuming. Now you may not like Eureka and I respect that. That's great that you like the Smart Vac and the 1934B but I still disagree with you that any Eureka made after 2002 is trash. |
Post# 401719 , Reply# 10   11/30/2018 at 19:45 (1,944 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Ok. Basically, I’m trying to say that pretty much any bagless Eureka designed after 2002 is bad. From my personal experience with several Eureka vacuums, I can say without a doubt that most of them are pretty bad. Plus, I don’t see how you would prefer an Optima over a Smart Vac. The Smart Vac is superior in every single way. Plus, the fact that you sell and repair Eureka shows me that you are biased towards Eureka.
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Post# 401721 , Reply# 11   11/30/2018 at 20:19 (1,944 days old) by broomvac (N/A)   |   | |
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Post# 401725 , Reply# 12   11/30/2018 at 23:19 (1,944 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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I agree with HonestJoe. I have no idea how or why the Altima has become a punching bag for a lot of 'collectors'. It is an incredible vacuum with an amazing amount of suction. Yes the screen cone is a pain in the ass to remove and replace, but once you get the hang of the positioning you can get it in there without even looking. The duster is not even half bad either, but I do not like to use feather dusters at all because they stir dust.
For those that say it has poor suction, then explain this photo of mine from 2014. This is what my Altima picked up from my wool area rug after about 2 weeks without vacuuming (my Kirby was broken). It was clean before I started, and it actually clogged up halfway through the rug! I've never had any suction issues with it. Keep your filters washed after each use and have the height properly set on the carpet and it is trouble-free.
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Post# 401734 , Reply# 13   12/1/2018 at 07:44 (1,944 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Really nice post.
Everyone has different likes and dislikes. I'm personally not into new and/or bagless vacuums. But if someone else loves theirs, I'm happy for them. That being said, when I vacuum later today, I'm planning on trying out my new AND bagless Hoover Air Revolve. Reviews on Amazon were horrible, but I couldn't resist trying one after seeing the thread about them, and the ridiculously low price! Regarding the Altima: I've never used one, but I've always thought it was a cute novelty that it had an on-board duster. I recently saw one out on the curb, complete with duster, and was going to post here asking what vacuum that was. If I hadn't been at work at the time, and in the company vehicle, I probably would have picked it up. As an aside: Eureka had vacuums named Altima and Maxima? Both also car models of Nissan. Is there some sort of connection there that I'm not aware of? Barry |
Post# 401752 , Reply# 15   12/1/2018 at 14:36 (1,944 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Post# 402373 , Reply# 16   12/11/2018 at 04:11 (1,934 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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We got it in this version, Called the Electrolux powerglide
Very good machine for its price, I was still working for Electrolux when it was launched, Our sample units were all Eureka badged and two were hand assembled in the USA. The previous Bagless Electrolux Pet lover ( also a Eureka ) was a disaster. we always said for every 10 sold 12 came back. This new model was put through its paces here in SA in the test room and in real life including some commercial work to really test it and it just kept on going. Over the years back wheels became a issue as did the fact that allot of customers put the filter back in damp ( after washing ) and blew the motor. I still have one of the samples
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Post# 404371 , Reply# 17   1/21/2019 at 12:47 (1,893 days old) by Rdwdcp (UK)   |   | |
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Hi everyone thank you for checking out my page. also I've finally got an Electrolux Velocity. Here is a picture of it.
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Post# 429609 , Reply# 18   8/7/2020 at 13:21 (1,329 days old) by Rdwdcp (UK)   |   | |
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Has anyone ever seen an Electrolux Velocity in person |