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Post# 421275   3/8/2020 at 16:48 (1,480 days old) by Keither (California )        

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The ⚡️⚡️Electrolux Silverado Model 1505 ⚡️⚡️I gave into impulse and a good vibe and bought the machine off EBay-I’m glad I did! I’m now the proud owner of two Silverados 😊 No PN but that’s all good as I have a new one that awaits in storage. The seller found the machine at an estate sale for a former Electrolux salesman.The hose thankfully is fully sealed and the tools have not been used. This is as close as I’ve come to finding a NIB Elux Silverado , but that’s ok, because it’s still very much new in my eyes! It runs very nicely , probably about as good as the day it was taken out the box 😊

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Post# 421282 , Reply# 1   3/8/2020 at 20:15 (1,480 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        

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You got your vacuumojo workin'!

Post# 421283 , Reply# 2   3/8/2020 at 20:49 (1,480 days old) by keither (California )        

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L o L ...Hey Edgar thx !!! I'm trying to get my groove back !

Post# 421293 , Reply# 3   3/8/2020 at 22:21 (1,480 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Lol

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You have never shown a loss of vacuum mojo. You do like teal green and sea blue colors.
Glad to see sweet vacuums.
Les


Post# 421294 , Reply# 4   3/8/2020 at 23:06 (1,480 days old) by keither (California )        

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Ha...Les thank you for the kind words buds! I hope your doing well!

Post# 421298 , Reply# 5   3/9/2020 at 01:15 (1,480 days old) by MadMan (Chicago, IL, USA)        

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Very nice and clean machine!

Post# 421299 , Reply# 6   3/9/2020 at 06:07 (1,480 days old) by rodknock95 (Salem, Missouri)        
Nice!!!

I seen that one on Ebay, it was even close to me!! Glad it went to a new home!


Post# 421303 , Reply# 7   3/9/2020 at 07:51 (1,479 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Just like a step back in time

Post# 421314 , Reply# 8   3/9/2020 at 11:09 (1,479 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Very nice find

Ahh...looking at those photos reminds me of viewing my cousin’s Silverado when she first got in back in 1983...I was visiting and for some reason it was a big deal that her husband had bought her an Electrolux Silverado for Christmas so they were opening the hall closet and showing it off...I think they had a Hoover or Eureka upright before that and of course an Electrolux was a big expense so the purchase was a conversation piece. Kind of like buying a new fridge or expensive washer or even a car or house! Saw my cousin a few years ago at a family wedding...she said she still has the Silverado and called it “really old” now.

My Silverado was bought used at a vacuum store in 1994 and it has some time worn issues now...a few dings on the chrome top, scratches on the sides and bottom that were there when I bought it and the plastic Gide piece is cracked underneath...I had to replace the hose. Though I wish my housekeeper had not been as rough on it, I think some of those to dents in the chrome top were from her. My Silverado deluxe sticker came off eventually as well. The gray on the plastic top has yellowed to a beige as almost all of them seem to do, doesn’t look like that has happened to yours yet. I do enjoy keeping things looking new though if at all possible.

Enjoy your find...I wonder if the inside rubber on the hose has dried out. I have a Silverado era non electric hose in the box with my XXX and the inner rubber has dried out some and mildly leaks despite having almost never been used and wants to return to the curved position it was stored in for so long. Frustrating.

Jon


Post# 421336 , Reply# 9   3/9/2020 at 15:37 (1,479 days old) by keither (California )        

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@ Madman, Blaze, Dave, and Jon thanks for your kind words and feedback! :-)

Post# 421376 , Reply# 10   3/10/2020 at 07:51 (1,478 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        

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Yeah, I brought a Silverado back from the brink last year. At first, I decided just to keep it as a reminder not to engage in emotional buying but the more I looked at it, the more I wanted to fix it up. It got a switch out of an Olympia One, some minor rewiring, and a plug and front caster from the hardware store. The plate on the caster was an imperfect fit. I had to screw one side in, then rotate the plate a few degrees to line up the diagonally opposite screw. It's still pretty beaten down looking but it's alive.

Post# 421377 , Reply# 11   3/10/2020 at 08:29 (1,478 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Keith,

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I doubt you've ever lost anything at all. :)


Post# 421386 , Reply# 12   3/10/2020 at 12:11 (1,478 days old) by Rdwdcp (UK)        

Looks nice good for a collection.

Post# 421509 , Reply# 13   3/13/2020 at 10:49 (1,475 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
The best of Electrolux

Some have said that the Silverado was the best of Electrolux ever...as far as motors go and also the general durability of the housing, handle, the features, etc. It is pretty much the same motor as the Super J and Olympia, but the Silverado was the newest in age. Starting with the next model, the Diamond Jubilee, the motor mounts with bearings were now plastic. Previously all parts were plastic allowing for better heat dissipation and removal allowing the motor to last longer. The PN5 power nozzle offered with the 1984 Silverado models was a definite improvement over the PN4 model on the 1983’s.

While I have a Silverado, G, and AF among other older machines I’ve had and we have in the family...so far these seem to be the longest lasting without issues and in close competition with the model L for that award. I recently acquired an Aerus Lux Classic and Lux Legacy both in great shape, likely from little use, but I often wonder.....how good are the motors in these machines compared to the older all metal Motors?

Seems like America and manufacturing of quality products reached a plateau in the mid 80s and the companies realized they were building stuff that was going to last forever but would also bankrupt them...and with the advancement of plastics over the years suddenly the industry standard became...cheapen costs by going to plastics, yes, it will shorten life, but cause disposability of the product creating a need for repurchase in the future sustaining the company. Unfortunately I’ve seen the same in washers and dryers and gone on about that on automatic washer.org.

Aerus/Electrolux does use Lexan and other high quality plastics in their machines and parts and this helps durability and in some cases the lexan is better, it doesn’t bend, rust, or dent or crush as easily as metal so perhaps this is good.

One thing is for sure, that Silverado, (and older machines) will forever be synonymous with Electrolux quality and you certainly have a beautiful one there. Just curious how much did you get it for?


Post# 421516 , Reply# 14   3/13/2020 at 11:40 (1,475 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)        

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Jo wrote:
"The PN5 power nozzle offered with the 1984 Silverado models was a definite improvement over the PN4 model on the 1983’s."

I reply:
While I agree with the rest of your post, I don't agree with you on the relative merits of PN5 and later Omniflow nozzles for a couple of (admittedly subjective) reasons:

-I prefer metal (especially shiny metal) to plastic, so I prefer the PN2 and PN4. That said, I think painting the PN4 to match the Olympia One and Silverado models was an unfortunate choice as it shows scratches so much worse.

-I'm also not a fan of the 'outrigger' on the omniflow nozzles because I'm constantly getting it caught on furniture. Admittedly, this may be because I'm left-handed and the design is optimized for right-handed users. In the narrow confines of my house, I just prefer the narrower and more symmetrical design of the earlier power nozzles.


Post# 421525 , Reply# 15   3/13/2020 at 13:33 (1,475 days old) by keither (California )        

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Mgosh..What can I say? But to say it again ...you guys are the best! Your feedback, your support, just in all your a great group of guys to collect with and to share with. Thanks so much! For some reason I don't think the Silverado has gotten as much visual attention as say the 1205, Super J or the Olympia. Even though it shares the same motor as the Super J, it seem to be stronger somehow...or is it my imagination? The first one I bought is nothing short of a workhorse. And its identical twin has reiterated that fact. In comparison to machines that are made today- really there is no comparison. Electrolux has exceeded expectations in so many ways. I'm very proud to be a collector of these machines. I paid 100.00 for this one. I normally don't share the cost I pay for my machines , but oh what the heck on this one :-)



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Post# 421528 , Reply# 16   3/13/2020 at 14:13 (1,475 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Ever since finding my first Silverado at a thrift shop for $10.00 I've greatly admired that model. It's beautiful and wonderful color-styled and cleans like a dream.


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Post# 421529 , Reply# 17   3/13/2020 at 14:19 (1,475 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        
Silverado and Silverado Deluxe

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Here are the two different motors of the Silverado and Silverado Deluxe. However, I've forgotten which is which! The difference is that a "snout" was added at the back end of the bag chamber and the rubber seal around the motor was eliminated. So my hunch is that that the one without the rubber is the newer one. Or else they figured out the shorter motor mount wasn't good so they went back to the original style and removed the snout from the bag chamber. I'm sure someone here knows!


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Post# 421554 , Reply# 18   3/13/2020 at 18:46 (1,475 days old) by blknblu (CT)        

The different motors could be due to whatever Electrolux had on hand.
The Silverado metal canister shell & later had a larger opening for the motor.
It can take a modern 5.7" motor due to the larger hole size.
I have models with both kinds of motors, and some with the plastic extension,


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Post# 421555 , Reply# 19   3/13/2020 at 18:50 (1,475 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Silverado vs. Silverado deluxe

Electrolux137: I didn’t realize there was a difference, I thought all Silverado models were officially called « Silverado deluxe ». I wonder if they changed the power nozzle on the deluxe versions as well to the PN5 along with the motor change. I had to change the motor on a friends Silverado deluxe....it did not have the rubber and was short like the left one in the picture. I put a motor from an ultralux in it, that required some rigging of the body to get it to fit and I had to even swap the bag compartments for it all to fit and seal properly.

Human: Yep...being left handed would make the L shaped power nozzles awkward for you. My opinion of the PN5 being better than the PN4 (I agree later PN’s were even better then the PN5) but of those two offered with this model..the PN5 seems to have been a better cleaning and more durable design. My Electrolux man told me the bearings for the brush on those PN4s are notorious for wearing out making the belt jump grooves. I’ve experienced a few with just this issue. As far as the metal vs plastic...I like the plastic because it doesn’t chip or tarnish like the painted or unpainted aluminum covers. The plastic top is lexan which is highly durable and virtually unbreakable...it doesn’t crack... and the bottom plastic I’m not sure what it’s called but it too is very durable and very unlikely to crack. And the self adjusting wheel system is better than the floating design on the PN4. But yes a PN2 would ultimately be a nice pair but we can discuss favorite Electrolux power nozzles in a new thread, eh?

I just passed up an Olympia One at Goodwill today for $21.99. I just don’t need it...the generic rubber gas pump style hose is taped at both ends and the power nozzle cover is horribly chipped up so the whole thing has seen a lot of wear. Everything I have is in better condition so I wouldn’t consider it a good find, though I don’t have an Olympia in my collection but my Mom has her Mother’s and it is in very nice condition. It would need a new hose to be complete and the metal extra wands...combo rug and floor tool, dusting brush upholstery tool, and crevice tool were all missing. And the main unit would need some cleaning up and looked it’s age of 38-40 years. Perhaps someone who would like to rehab it will pick it up and get a hose for it and the other attachments. After I got home I thought...well I guess I could have gotten it...rehabbed and sold it...but honestly I don’t think it’s worth the time to do it as I’d probably have to Invest almost what I could sell it for on eBay in the purchase to start, then a new or better genuine used hose and more attachments to make it a nice marketable set, not to mention the paint job for the PN cover and cleanup needed. Typically sheath cords wear out too causing the power nozzle to sputter so that too could be a Need. So I left the store perfectly content without it, though I did pass by it in the store about 4 or 5 times.



Post# 421556 , Reply# 20   3/13/2020 at 18:51 (1,475 days old) by blknblu (CT)        

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Post# 421557 , Reply# 21   3/13/2020 at 18:56 (1,475 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
I don’t think you’ve overpaid

Keither: thank you for sharing your purchase price. I don’t think you’ve overpaid for that machine considering it’s condition...in fact, I think you got quite a steal and wonderful to have such a great condition machine in a collection. With so little use on it I do think it will go up in value as it ages and these machines become more and more rare as time goes on. I once saw a Golden Jubilee new in box still go for $1,500 on ebay and excellent condition machines like yours go for $500 or more.

Jon


Post# 421559 , Reply# 22   3/13/2020 at 19:01 (1,475 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Motors

Ok BLKnBLU I think I was wrong in my post above, the motor I changed in the Silverado deluxe was long and I changed it to a short one from an ultralux...as a result...I had to change the bag compartment from the old yellow one too to use the white one from the ultralux and cut the metal of the silverado’s Body to fit the ultralux’s wider fan unit in.

Jon


Post# 421569 , Reply# 23   3/13/2020 at 22:48 (1,475 days old) by blknblu (CT)        

So I did a search ... there is an older thread that discusses the Silverado motors.
They originally started with Super J / Olympia motors and later transitioned to the ones found in the diamond Jubilee.
My Silverado apparently has a replacement motor and is not the Super j / Olympia style.





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Post# 421573 , Reply# 24   3/14/2020 at 00:31 (1,475 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Well, the more I thought about it the more I thought I had asked this question before. A quick search of this site's archives came up with this. (See link.) So I'm only partially senile!!



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Post# 421617 , Reply# 25   3/14/2020 at 15:13 (1,474 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Motors

Thanks for the links to last threads guys. I just reviewed. Seems like after some ongoing confusion, things are more clear now. In any event, as Most of us concur, the motors in the Super J, Olympia One, and Silverado seem to be indeed Electrolux’s best, then the changes adding more plastic with the Diamond Jubilee motors are when things started to go downhill somewhat but were then addressed allowing the Grand Marquis and Ultralux motors to be good, but I often wonder how good in comparison to a Super J, Olympia, Silverado motor? Though I think it might be marginal at best and as long as the machine has a motor then runs nicely and does the job well, it’s a good thing!

My Mom had a Golden Jubilee we got used, the motor did start making lots of weird grinding and grumbling and whining noises usually upon shut down and we took it to the local Electrolux store, the man told us it was now dying and was drawing a high amount of power and he showed us how much it was sparking at the brushes when on. I asked if it just needed brushes but he said no, the whole thing was just worn out. Of course it was a 1205 motor. We could agree as the lights in the room would flicker when the machine was on. We decided to let it go and I took off various parts for use in other machines as Mom had recently had a new cord put on by Electrolux and perhaps a switch too. The hose may have been leaking some at that point too so perhaps it went out with the machine but I probably kept the handle with my parts as a spare. I have many of those handles with the power strips that are still in good shape from hoses that died long before the handles. Now, it’s the other way around so good I still have those hose handles to put on a decent rubber hose whose handle has crapped out.


Post# 421721 , Reply# 26   3/16/2020 at 09:11 (1,472 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Electrolux Motors

1st Super J with increased suction and vibration was worst.Later Olympia and Silverado were fixed and best.Metal DJ motor was even worse.The plastic end was part of the repair that fixed and improved it.

Post# 421901 , Reply# 27   3/19/2020 at 17:07 (1,469 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Awesome-looking cleaner, Keith; I'm glad it's now in your stellar collection!

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As far as I know the 1505's only model name was 'Silverado Deluxe'. I have never seen a decal or literature stating otherwise. From the '60s to the '80s Electrolux Corporation used 'Deluxe' to refer to a cleaner which included a power nozzle. Beginning in 1975 with the Super J 1401, the pn was standard rather than an option; although the 1505 was the only Electrolux Corp. cleaner to have the term on its model name decals on the cleaner (the Super J's, Olympia One's & 1453's were only in literature & cartons & the 1205's & Model G's were only on their cartons; not sure about the Model L's).

Early 1505s—for the first 6 months or so—had a finger grip instead of the front short handle. These were all paired with the PN-4A power nozzle & the serial number prefix was a different letter than the rest of the run.

Here's a list of handle changes on the automatic tanks from the Super J to the Silverado Deluxe:

1401 Super J & Olympia One: center long handle & front finger grip
1401B & 1505 Olympia One: center mid-length handle & front short handle
1505 Silverado Deluxe (I): center mid-length handle & front finger grip
1505 Silverado Deluxe (II): center mid-length handle & front short handle

The 1505 change was likely due to an unexpected find of older-style overstock or a miscommunication rather than being intentional.





Post# 421931 , Reply# 28   3/20/2020 at 11:57 (1,468 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        

I had noticed the two different handles on both Olympia’s and Silverados and often wondered why for the longest time. This explains it! Though if it was an overstock situation they wouldn’t have been gray on the Silverado so clearly they were made for the Silverado. Maybe the mold broke for the handle grip and they went back to the old finger grip mold for a while until it could be redone. I am surprised how strong the handle grip is...almost never see any broken ones. Also I’ve noticed the bumpers on the Olympia’s were started flat but then improved with the fins which continued into the Silverado. Those fins keep the bumpers from collecting paint scuffs...I do like them.

When the L shaped power nozzles first came out I’ve seen PN 5 with both the dark gray cover and a beige cover (but rarely the beige one) then PN6 came out with a gray cover with beige bumper for diamond jubilees.... was the beige pn5 sold on early diamond jubilees? Also, I had a diamond Jubilee model that does not and appears to never have had the Diamond Jubilee name on the top of the unit near the back. I wonder if they stopped the name after the year of the “Jubilee” was over with no model change.

Jon


Post# 421934 , Reply# 29   3/20/2020 at 14:04 (1,468 days old) by keither (California )        

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Jon and all : Electrolux certainly gave us a job in trying to figure out the whys or hows on some of the minor and major modifications made to the metal canisters during their run. I believe their overall goal was to reinforce their high quality of workmanship and design.

Post# 421938 , Reply# 30   3/20/2020 at 15:32 (1,468 days old) by Paul (USA)        

Yeah, unless one worked for Electrolux—especially in R & D—we can only hypothesize the reason for changes and upgrades.

The upgrades of which I am aware from the 1401 to the 1401B Olympia Ones are:

1) Bumper fins to aid movement on other surfaces
2) Wider wheels for easier movement on thicker carpets
3) The short front handle for easier vertical carrying

The 1401 was a repainted Super J introduced in the spring of 1979 which transitioned to the 1401B in the fall. A year or so later, the hose was improved with a vinyl cuff at the hand grip like the commercial hose for the Model CB.

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The 1984 (anniversary year) DJs had a couple differences from the '85s, '86s, & '87s: they came with the model name decal (along with the Floor Beautifier 1522) and pin-striped bumpers & wheels; although there were likely some transition cleaners with the pin-striping. Later shampooer-polishers of the period bore a 'Floor Beautifier' decal.

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The black-covered PN5, 1983-85, was made to complement the Silverado Deluxe and the contemporaneous Deluxe Special 1453. The cover was changed to 'light sand gray' to match the Diamond Jubilee 1521 and contemporaneous Deluxe Special 1453. The PN5C, with a 3-wire cord for the CB2000, also had the two colors of covers.

The PN6, 1986-87, bears a jade-colored cover, matching the secondary color of the Diamond Jubilee & Deluxe Special. The PN6A, 1987-89, which came with smaller rear wheels and modified air channels, came with the light sand gray covers for the Marquise/taupe 2100/taupe L-E & Grand Marquise/Model 90 and the jade-colored cover for the central vac. The 6B, 1987-89, for automatic tanks, & 7B, 1987-89, for non-automatic tanks, were equipped with the light sand gray covers for the plastic tanks (except the taupe line). The commercial versions were 6BC & 7BC. The labels were different for most model names.


Post# 421940 , Reply# 31   3/20/2020 at 16:26 (1,468 days old) by Keither (California )        

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Paul a round of applause 👏🏾 👏🏾 👏🏾 for your rapid and informative reply ! You homed in on my beacon!

Post# 421947 , Reply# 32   3/20/2020 at 17:51 (1,468 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        

Wow. I’ll second that applause!

PAUL, So am I right to assume there was a color difference between the Marquise and Grand Marquise? Was the Grand Marquise the blue and Sand color? I’m guessing so since you mention the model 90 next to the Grand Marquise and I know the 90 is blue and sand. Trying to figure out if I have a Marquise or Grand Marquise. Mine is the mauve and taupe color combination.

Also, perhaps you might know this question I have...I recently got an Aerus Classic Lux and an Aerus Lux Legacy. I’m trying to figure out the age of these machines. The Classic lux is black on the top and a gray on the body. Gray PN with the LUX word on both the canister and PN pretty large and in orange printing. Cords are black band the disassembly switch in the PN sheath is black too. Silverado light gray is almost an exact match in color on the light gray of this machine as I compared some of my Silverado attachments to it.

The Lux Legacy I have had the same orange LUX in large print and orange on the PN and the entire machine is a very, very light blue almost white, but not white. The bumpers and automatic control dial and switch are a medium blue as well as other trim like the darker portion of the hose handle and wands. It is not a 5000 or 7000 As it says Lux Legacy on the side at the back on the bumpers. I’m trying to know the age of this unit as well.

If need be I can post pictures but not quite sure how to do so.

Is there a way to tell the date by the serial numbers perhaps?


Post# 421982 , Reply# 33   3/21/2020 at 06:07 (1,468 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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And my Silverado Deluxe has pn 4A

Post# 421992 , Reply# 34   3/21/2020 at 14:00 (1,467 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        
Silverado Commercial

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When was the last time you saw an Electrolux commercial on television?!



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Post# 421998 , Reply# 35   3/21/2020 at 17:14 (1,467 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Never seen one

I have seen this ad but only on youtube or here. Never on tv. Geez maybe someone should tell Aerus they should start up tv advertising again. Well, for those of us Silverado owners it’s nice to know we have what was the top of it’s class at the time and honestly hasn’t fallen far behind in my opinion in the past 36-37 years it’s been out.

Was the end of the ad something added to make a current complete ad from a local franchise? Looks like if this whole thing is one ad...then they’ve made a cheap budget ad.


Post# 422000 , Reply# 36   3/21/2020 at 17:32 (1,467 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        

Nice Concept for the ad but too much crammed in for too short of a time on those graphics at the beginning and end surrounding the old Silverado ad. Instead they should rework the ad to have just a snippet of the Silverado ad and then the franchise owner introducing the LUX platinum and giving some info about it and plenty of contact information. I do like that he is referring to Aerus as the original North American Electrolux for service and sales but I had to stop the ad to clearly get that information.

Post# 422013 , Reply# 37   3/21/2020 at 22:52 (1,467 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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Good Lord.


Post# 422040 , Reply# 38   3/22/2020 at 17:38 (1,466 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        

Sorry. I have a degree in advertising and worked developing advertising for a number of years so I’m instantly always analyzing ads!

Post# 422041 , Reply# 39   3/22/2020 at 17:53 (1,466 days old) by electrolux137 (Los Angeles)        

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I also have a background in advertising -- graphic design and layout. But I haven't done that sort of work in a long time and don't miss it! Too many rage-driven divas running around screaming with their hair on fire.


Post# 422071 , Reply# 40   3/23/2020 at 16:45 (1,465 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        

Ha! I know what you mean. The graphics department in my company was like that, the ad dept not so much. Anyway. I seem to have always had a knack for analyzing advertising for effectiveness, it seems to come naturally to me. I first noticed this when we had to analyze ads in a course in college. I was the only one pointing out the problems with the ads that my professor said were all the correct and valid issues. So today, I help my partner with his website and printed graphics for his real estate company he operates. It also helps being an English writing minor and a good speller. Though I have a tendency for run on sentences! I fail to edit for perfection here since this is just for fun.

Sorry for going off topic.

I’ve always been known to point out everything wrong with things...bugged the heck out of my Mother and was particularly irritated at the shredding plastic weave on her Model L original hose and the dent on the body after the first time it rolled down the stairs! So in life I’ve become someone who fixes up stuff...including vacuum cleaners. Just bugs me to find a vacuum with broken parts, clogged filters, hair filled roller brushes etc.


Post# 422127 , Reply# 41   3/24/2020 at 20:19 (1,464 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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All this talk about Silverados, I have a question. Just using my daily driver I notice it has two stickers for deluxe model is that uncommon? They are different.

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Post# 422134 , Reply# 42   3/24/2020 at 22:03 (1,464 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
2 stickers

The front one is featuring the warranty that came with the unit from Electrolux. The rear one is mostly the decorative emblem. Kind of like the decorative emblems on cars. The rear one fell off mine, the glue seemed to have dried out and the sticker was kind of crunchy so I didn’t bother to try to put it back on. I think mine had the forward sticker originally but I think the vacuum store I bought it used from removed it so as not to imply a warranty from their shop. It was 10 years old when I bought it in 94.

I recently saw an Olympia one at Goodwill a few weeks ago that had the same forward sticker about the warranty, but saying the Olympia One name. These were on all the Olympias and Silverados I believe. The super J had a giant one on the plastic panel under the handle and I don’t believe the Golden Jubilee or others before it had any besides the Blue Golden Jubilee emblem on the back portion of the top. I havent seen enough Diamond Jubilees to know if they had it on that one and I think it was not on the one I had for a while. The Marquise I have does not have any and it’s in excellent condition so would have likely still been in place if there was ever one.

Often there was another sticker next to the warranty sticker showing the serial number as the “customers exclusive number”. Once the unit was sold, the serial number was put on the receipt and the salespeople were supposed to record somewhere that this number was linked to the name of the buyer. I’m guessing for record keeping and warranty purposes. Though back in those days it had to all have been kept on paper probably in each branch the salesperson was linked to. Thank goodness we have computers now to keep those records company wide!


Post# 422137 , Reply# 43   3/24/2020 at 22:24 (1,464 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Thanks for the explanation! Got mine in 90 and I was just a bit older,lol.

Post# 425377 , Reply# 44   5/13/2020 at 14:40 (1,414 days old) by radiowonderland (New York)        
Silverado hose Advice?

We *use* our beloved Silverado Deluxe, and love it ! But we need to replace this part (pictured).

Can you, treasured experts, help? I can get a whole replacement hose from Amazon for about $60, but I think it's not genuine Electrolux/Aerus. I'm not sure just what to search for and where to find a rugged replacement.

Part of the plastic housing is broken, so that the sliding valve that reduces pressure can fall out, and when I pull off a brush or wand, the metal piece comes off with it.

I admit I'm not a collector, but I do have appreciation for vintage appliance tech that works..and lasts.


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Post# 425381 , Reply# 45   5/13/2020 at 17:16 (1,414 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        

That’s a generic hose. Best bet would be to get a genuine one. If you want to buy new contact your local Aerus branch, they will have it.

If you need a new hose handle just like this one then you can find it on hescoinc.com and look for Electrolux parts. And hoses. Look carefully to make sure you get the right one. You may only need this hose handle replacement. They only sell generic equipment at hescoinc.com

Jon


Post# 425383 , Reply# 46   5/13/2020 at 17:31 (1,414 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
And some more for you....

The genuine ones have a different suction control part that does not slide, it’s a little knob you turn. Aerus will sell you a new hose for your machine. It will be very durable if you intend to keep the machine a long time. I prefer to use only genuine parts. They are pricey but worth it in the end. Aerus is the new name for the US Electrolux vacuum cleaners. Web site is aerusvacuums.com and they have a store locator there. They will even come out to your house for you if you like, they ARE the original US Electrolux company and provide in home service and sales and also have store front locations.

Sounds like you want to keep the machine going so I thought uphou would prefer the genuine parts. My family all has Electrolux’s and we all prefer to use the genuine parts as they are far better even though they cost more...you get what you pay for.


Sometimes you can find a genuine hose for your machine on eBay as a used item, but they are few and far between. The way you can tell is the handle does not have an on off switch and it has the round dial for the suction control port.

Also you’ll have to be sure the machine end is correct as there are several different hose models with different machine ends. Your has to have those two little blades that make the electrical connection for the power nozzle...they fit through the notches on the hose port on the bag door at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions.

Often sellers on eBay are third party and list the hose for a group of models it does not actually fit.

You would want a hose to fit models 1205, Golden Jubilee, Super J, Olympia One, Silverado, Diamond Jubilee, Marquise, Grand Marquise, And some Ultralux. You’ll start noticing some of these models grouped together in the hose description, but ultimately compare the photos of the ends to yours to make sure it was not described incorrectly and isn’t different. The machine end needs to be identical.

I do not recommend the braided hoses, they leak air after time as they disintegrate from the inside. The rubber ones are best and more flexible as well. Aerus has converted to high quality rubber hoses around 25 years ago.

Jon


Post# 425385 , Reply# 47   5/13/2020 at 17:37 (1,414 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Oh...and another note...

Do not buy a genuine Electrolux or Aerus handle...it won’t fit on the generic hose. The end of the hose is completely different in the way the handle attaches. To go genuine, you’ll need a whole new hose which is my recommendation. Or to replace just this part, You’ll need to find one either on eBay or hescoinc.com and it needs to be identical so compare closely.

Jon


Post# 425388 , Reply# 48   5/13/2020 at 18:45 (1,414 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)        

Get a new hose.  It will be the easiest.

 

I just bought one of these.  I've bought these before and they work great.

 

Prices actually coming down  on somethings these days.


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Post# 425391 , Reply# 49   5/13/2020 at 19:11 (1,414 days old) by Compactelectra (Palm Springs)        
I’d Stay Away From That Hose

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It’s the exact one that got jammed in the 1205 I gave a friend.  See link below. Seems the manufacturing tolerances are not quite right.  I’ve used aftermarket hoses before but this experience changes my opinion.  “You get what you pay for.”  I hear the aftermarket hoses without the cuffs are better.



CLICK HERE TO GO TO Compactelectra's LINK

Post# 425393 , Reply# 50   5/13/2020 at 19:41 (1,414 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)        

I'm sorry you've had a problem with your hose.

I have bought several of these in the past for the the electroluxes I have and didn't have a problem.


Post# 425399 , Reply# 51   5/13/2020 at 20:55 (1,414 days old) by keither (California )        

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@ Joshua : please call your local Aerus Electrolux dealer or check out Ebay per the recommendations of other members. This post is gradually shifting into hose replacement choices , which was not the intended purpose of my posting. Please jump start a new thread for further discussions on hose replacement selections.

Thanks


Post# 425400 , Reply# 52   5/13/2020 at 21:04 (1,414 days old) by gregvacs28 (U.S.)        

Keith that Silverado is beautiful.

I don't know how you do it. Everything you present is flawless.

I've had several Silverados, none as nice as this. Good for you.

Thanks for sharing.


Post# 425401 , Reply# 53   5/13/2020 at 21:05 (1,414 days old) by radiowonderland (New York)        
You folks are amazing!

Thanks so much....

I had no idea! My hose had already been replaced with a generic! ?!

Don't think I want to go chasing after that part.

So the genuine ones *don't* have the on/off switch, and I must turn the giant carpet-cleaning 'power nozzle' (right?) thing on and off near the floor?

Hey! what if my power nozzle floor thing is generic too...? How do I check?

It should work with the genuine hose anyhow I think.

Is the consensus here that a brand new Aerus hose is best? I know it costs a lot more.

You are every bit the generous experts I hoped for and expected. Long live the Internet.


Post# 425403 , Reply# 54   5/13/2020 at 21:25 (1,414 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
To answer your questions...

Post a picture of your power nozzle and we can tell you if it is genuine or not. Genuine will have the Electrolux or LUX name on it.

You can use the power nozzle on hard floors if you want by flipping the little switch on the power nozzle , if it’s a genuine one, it can be operated by your toe. The genuine hose does not have it on the handle. But you may wish to instead get some accessory wands and a flip over rug and floor tool you can use for the floors, then you change at the handle for your cleaning needs. This will add to your Silverado for a more complete set if you don’t have the hard floor brush tool.

While many people have had success with generic hoses, others have had issues. The specs aren’t quite the same as the genuine so it’s often a mixed bag. My Mother ordered one for her Olympia model and it wouldn’t work with an additional power accessory, the sidekick mini power nozzle, so she returned it and bought a genuine Aerus and is very pleased now. I have used a generic at one time with no issues and it was a bit different from yours though. The handle didn’t have that plug in end where it attaches to the hose. I also didn’t use it long enough before I gave away the machine to attest to its durability. Personally for my machines, I prefer genuine, whether I find a used genuine via eBay (can be $35 to $75) or buy from the Aerus dealer for over $100, but if the machine dies you can always resell the hose on eBay and recover quite a bit as genuine is always preferred and more sought after.

Please start a new thread for this and we can continue if you have more questions, this was a thread of display for a member’s collectible model but we can help you further with a new thread, perhaps title it “Silverado hose help”.

Keither: Apologize for continuing on with this, but he hasn’t started a new thread and may not know how to, I did find it odd he put this subject onto your thread of display of your wonderful Silverado and hopefully we all can help him preserve his Silverado as well.

Jon


Post# 425406 , Reply# 55   5/13/2020 at 22:54 (1,414 days old) by vacman1961 (North Babylon, New York)        

Keith, that is one beautiful Silverado, it is as close o new as your going to get. All Silverado's were called Silverado Deluxe. The reason why there is a difference in motors is that when the Diamond Jubilee came out it used the newer style motor, the one pictured on the left. As production was running for the DJ, Electrolux discovered the over abundance of grey parts, so they started producing the Silverado again, but this time they used the DJ components. Once the Silverado's were gone, than they started selling the DJ. An easy way that you can tell which Silverado had the new style or original style motor is the back of the cordwinder is different, the Silverado's with the original style motor has a metal cord winder back and in the center of the metal is a sort of rectangular raised section, the Silverado and later machines which have the new style motor have a plastic cord winder back.

Post# 425411 , Reply# 56   5/13/2020 at 23:29 (1,414 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Interesting, I had to go look! Plastic.

Post# 425415 , Reply# 57   5/13/2020 at 23:58 (1,414 days old) by keither (California )        

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@ Keith ( Another Keith ?!?! ) and Charlie -Thanks for the feedback guys! It was shipped in an Olympia box! I've never seen the box for a Silverado before - maybe someday :-)

Post# 425427 , Reply# 58   5/14/2020 at 06:02 (1,414 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Interesting

I’ve never seen a Silverado with the plastic back...only the metal ones with the “Electrolux rectangle” on it. Btw, that rectangle shape with the curves is “so Electrolux” to me. The shape introduced with the 1205 and still in use today. It encircled the new logo introduced with the 1205 as well. Very inventive to have this shape not only for the product but also convey with the brand logo. An excellent design at the time, now iconic forever!

Jon



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