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Thread Number: 42638
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Great Electrolux 2100! |
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Post# 447589 , Reply# 1 11/3/2021 at 10:38 (904 days old) by gottahaveahoove  (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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First: Welcome! | ||
| Post# 447592 , Reply# 2 11/3/2021 at 12:04 (904 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
Welcome and nice machine...
I'll second the sentiment that you've got yourself a nice machine. I have its near twin, the Diplomat LX, which I rescued from beside a dumpster. My control valve was bad also but I took the cheap way out and just disconnected it. You seem to have all the correct tools for it although there are a couple of possible upgrades. One is to add a SideKick, which is a small power nozzle that you attach directly to the hose handle. It works much better than a turbo brush. You can pick one up on eBay for about $15 or $20. The other thing you might want to get is the older style two-sided 'flippy floor tool', which you can use with or without bristles facing the floor. Also, if you still have the tools from your mom's Kirby, they will also fit on the end of the Electrolux hose as they both use a 1.25-inch diameter connector.
Enjoy! | ||
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Post# 447595 , Reply# 3 11/3/2021 at 14:11 (904 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa) |
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You can search the archives for Electrolux 2100. Or search under username tig21er. He posted some spec sheets several years ago and I recall seeing this model.
I believe this model came out in the early 2000s. As opposed to the original 2100 from 1984 (which I have). The newer ones are nice because they have the more powerful motor. The VM1 I believe. I had this one (tank only) a collector practically gave me his Electrolux about two years ago. I sold most of them on eBay and kept my favorites. Great find! | ||
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Post# 447596 , Reply# 4 11/3/2021 at 14:22 (904 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa) |
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I went ahead and searched. Here is the thread I'm referring to. It would have been the plastic wands and plastic floor tool would be my best guess. Not the combo flip over tool.
www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bi... | ||
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Post# 447671 , Reply# 5 11/6/2021 at 10:01 (901 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States) |
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great cleaner That is a great canister vacuum. I have one as well. Looks very similar to the current model Aerus classic but uses a two stage motor. As far as I know, the models such as the 2100, diplomat, and ambassador were very similar. A great design that works very well. I think your mom will love that machine. Mike | ||
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Post# 448286 , Reply# 7 12/3/2021 at 09:12 (874 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa) |
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Just wanted to add a couple thoughts. The 2100 is a great machine. The original 2100 introduced around 1984 is my personal favorite of the plastic bodied machines. The first version of the 2100 did not have the combination tool clip and shared the same power nozzle as the Diamond Jubilee, the PN 5. My mother’s friend had one when I was young and she let me use it on two or three occasions. My mother’s friend also worked at the Electrolux Branch office in Tulsa around the 1960s.
I personally prefer using the plastic bodied Electrolux canisters over the metal ones. The plastic body is lighter weight yet still durable, they have an after filter and the PN 5 and above deep clean carpet better than any of the previous PNS especially with a new brush roll. I know some collectors will debate me on this. I do like the metal bodied canisters for collecting and occasional use. I probably have at least 8 of the plastic body machines and even more of the metal bodies. Electrolux really got it right! The bags seal very well and do not fall out of place in the canister. HEPA bags can also be purchased. Although I prefer using the older genuine bags. | ||
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