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Thread Number: 44285
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
Hoover Caddy Vac model U5134-900 |
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| Post# 460975 3/5/2023 at 13:32 by convertible18 (utica, ny) | ||
I think this is a caddy vac. I didn't see any other name on it so I will call it a caddy vac for now. I found this at a Garage/Estate sale for $3. The removable tool rack is interesting. I repacked the roller bearings with some Super Lube from Harbor Freight. It was kind of loud even after the bearings got repacked. I didn't know if this is worth selling because I think I can get a pretty penny for this since I stripped it down and washed everything (the motor got a brief wipe down). Though I am thinking about keeping this. I doubt they're rare, it looks like it is a 2002-2003? Let me know what you guys think.
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| Post# 460977 , Reply# 1 3/5/2023 at 15:01 by repairman (Woodridge, IL) | ||
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Yep That's a Caddy Vac alright. Check the fan and make sure there's no chipped blades. That unit should have the 20 blade fan which didn't break as much as the 7 blade ones. Otherwise, your motor bearings are dry. | ||
| Post# 460982 , Reply# 2 3/5/2023 at 17:02 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
I like these machines, about as powerful as a Kirby but I'd totally take these over a Kirby in my humble opinion. Personally, I'd hang on to it for your collection. It's nice having a piece of Hoover that's long been history. And if you ever did decided to sell it in the future, it could double the value versus selling it now.
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Post# 460983 , Reply# 3 3/5/2023 at 17:11 by bagintheback  (Flagstaff, Arizona) |
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For the manufacture date look at the serial number and first 4 digits will be the date. MMYY. I want to say those were built until ~2005. That’s a 12amp machine so definitely near the end of the Hoover Elite era. Definitely one of the more unique variants, and one of the few that used the “Z” bag. A, Y, and Z all use the same collar so whichever you have on hand can be used in a pinch.
Caddy Vacs are cool! My grandparents had one so they hold a special place in my heart. It’s no Convertible, but it’s still a fun machine. | ||
| Post# 460985 , Reply# 4 3/5/2023 at 18:22 by convertible18 (utica, ny) | ||
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My motor bearings | ||
| Post# 460986 , Reply# 5 3/5/2023 at 19:37 by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana) | ||
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Post# 461000 , Reply# 6 3/6/2023 at 13:01 by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Great Caddy Vac | ||
| Post# 461003 , Reply# 7 3/6/2023 at 13:48 by convertible18 (utica, ny) | ||
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John and huskyvacs | ||
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Post# 461008 , Reply# 8 3/6/2023 at 15:56 by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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Oh, no... | ||
| Post# 461019 , Reply# 9 3/6/2023 at 21:24 by Eureka1998 (New York ) | ||
Definitely go for it! 
This is such a childhood vac for me, and a really good one for most carpeting. My parents had two, a red one and a purple one. The white ones were around alot though! Sears and National Wholesale Liquidators always had them. Recently I went to a Thrift Store and purchased the rare TurboPower 3700 with Micro Lite filtration cover. Such a cool addition and a great vacuum. One of the last good Hoovers.
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| Post# 461020 , Reply# 10 3/6/2023 at 21:26 by Eureka1998 (New York ) | ||
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I think I made a typo LOL | ||
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Post# 461026 , Reply# 11 3/7/2023 at 07:53 by Kloveland (Tulsa) |
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