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Thread Number: 45782
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
New thrift store find |
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| Post# 473103 9/5/2024 at 09:30 by Kirbyman65 (USA) | ||
I found this oreck 9100 at my local thrift store. It was NASTY but it cleaned up beautifully, and looks brand new. I am not sure what year it’s from but it cleans great. The fan is metal and slightly chipped but it makes not excess noise.
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Post# 473104 , Reply# 1 9/5/2024 at 09:50 by JustJunque  (Western MA) |
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Very nice!
I may be in the minority, but there's just something about Orecks that I like. Maybe it's because it was the first vacuum that I ever bought new. I would think the outer bag on yours has probably been replaced at some point. Simply because of the red trim. But, I'm certainly no expert. I'm learning of different colors and versions all the time. As for the year it was made, it should be on the model/info tag on the back of the base. That's how all of mine are anyway. Enjoy your new (to you) Oreck! Barry | ||
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Post# 473105 , Reply# 2 9/5/2024 at 10:19 by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640) |
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I was given one of those... | ||
| Post# 473106 , Reply# 3 9/5/2024 at 13:02 by Human (Pines of Carolina) | ||
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Post# 473381 , Reply# 4 9/26/2024 at 13:56 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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Hey, Kirbyman65, | ||
| Post# 473398 , Reply# 6 9/27/2024 at 10:15 by AmtrakSebo1997 (Vacmasterthegreats basement) | ||
I've got one of those myself!
Mine was a trash find by my 3rd grade teacher. She used it in her classroom for about a year, then when she retired, she gave it to me. Cord was chewed up, and bags didn't like to stay attached to it, but it's a good quick clean-up vacuum. It also groomed my carpet fantastically and agitated decently for being... well, an Oreck. Hoping to replace its headlight bulbs, and get a CC bag dock to run HEPA bags in it.
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| Post# 473403 , Reply# 7 9/27/2024 at 13:09 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
Jake
That's very interesting you have a XL7. I know they were sold over in Europe but never have I seen one here until now. Also it's interesting you have a XL Legend that's in the same black color as the XL21/XL7. I've read they were only sold in red and blue unless the blue ones are mislead as black or there are also in fact blue ones and I haven't seen one yet, I've already seen the red ones. But I do have a XL Platinum that's blue, I think the blue ones were more popular than the red ones.
Anyways regarding the XL 9100, awesome find! They're one of my favorite Orecks. I like the ones that has the switch on the base more than on the handle, it's just more simpler and the pistol grip handle feels better on my hands. | ||
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Post# 473421 , Reply# 9 9/28/2024 at 13:13 by JustJunque (Western MA) |
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That sounds a little bit like my latest project.
I was originally just cleaning it up for someone else. But, when they heard what a mess it was inside, (no ammo though) they said they didn't even want it back. I could keep it, or toss it, at my discretion. Because I'm me, I'm going to try to fix it up. But, it may not work out. So far, I've replaced the Helping Hand, the cord, and I have a fan housing coming. It still needs a new felt seal, and maybe a brushroll. After all that, even though it runs, I might want to replace the motor, and there's still a matter of the headlights not working. I still haven't determined what's going on with that. I know. It's not worth it. But, for whatever reason, it's worth it to me. This is way more effort than I've ever put into one of these before. Generally, all I do is a good cleaning. So, if nothing else, this will serve as a learning experience. Worst case scenario; if I can't figure it out, I'll put it all in a box, bring it to the only vacuum shop in the area, and pay him to put it back together. | ||
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