Thread Number: 8902
Which vacuum do you prefer Electrolux or Filter Queen
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Post# 98607   5/18/2010 at 23:27 (5,062 days old) by kirbykid63 (Wilmington Delaware)        

They are both excellent machines,but I think the electrolux's have nicer attachments,and are less of a chore to empty.However I think the filter queen has better filtration.

Post# 98612 , Reply# 1   5/19/2010 at 02:05 (5,062 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)        
hmmmm

For me it depends on what I am wanting to clean. I enjoy using the FQ for cleaning the car out, dusting, detailing. I enjoy using the lux for cleaning carpets with the PN , and using the older style horse hair floor brush for vacuuming the hardwood and vynal floors. I also enjoy putting the FQ in the middle of the room and letting it run for about 10 mins w/o the hose attached so the air ius circulated and smells fresh..I also think they are both very good vacuums, and I appreicate thier differences.

Post# 98616 , Reply# 2   5/19/2010 at 06:55 (5,062 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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I've had both machines and if comparing the new Lux (Aerus) to the FQ then I would prefer the FQ. Emptying the container is a little more work but not that bad. And with its smaller round shape it is much easier to maneuver in tight spaces plus the large casters lets it roll easily on carpet or the floor. I do like the Lux PN better than the FQ's PN. I have a Lux '89 and I prefer that over any of my vacs.

Gary


Post# 98617 , Reply# 3   5/19/2010 at 07:05 (5,062 days old) by electrolux-dude (Canyon, TX)        

I've always been a "Die-Hard" Electrolux guy. I guess that's why I've got over 200 of them, now approaching 300!!! As for performance between the two, I hadn't really used a Filter-Queen all that much, as the ones I do have are just basic straight suction models, with no powerheads. I'm also quite fond of Tri-Stars as I've heard their filtration is a lot better than a Lux--So I just might switch as I've tended to have a lot of allergies.
Nathan
Electrolux-Dude


Post# 98619 , Reply# 4   5/19/2010 at 07:30 (5,062 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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To me, Electrolux (Aerus) and Filter Queen both have one major drawback -- their power nozzles. I think they are both very good machines with that one caveat. I only own older metal Electrolux vacuums (all pre-1994). So the filtration award goes to Filter Queen there. I'm sure Aerus has leveled the playing field on newer models, though. I might give the FQ a slight edge, because they do have height adjustment on the power nozzle where Electrolux does not.

Post# 98623 , Reply# 5   5/19/2010 at 09:04 (5,061 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Gotta go Lux here, my FQ was too hard to get around the house, quiet though!

Post# 98624 , Reply# 6   5/19/2010 at 09:37 (5,061 days old) by petek (Ontario)        

Not too much experience with FQ's. I only have one older model with the big chrome power nozzle. It's emptying it I don't like whereas tossing a bag in and out of an Electrolux is a snap.

Post# 98626 , Reply# 7   5/19/2010 at 10:11 (5,061 days old) by bagintheback (Flagstaff, Arizona)        

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I wish I had an Electrolux.

Post# 98630 , Reply# 8   5/19/2010 at 11:09 (5,061 days old) by joe22 ()        

both have high quality tools, for convenience the lux wins hands down. ez to move, to empty dirt, low points as stated above for the power nozzels although they have excellent build quality.

the new lux (guardian, epic, legacy)PN are much better, they swivel, headlights on some, edge cleaning, on/off switch

lux and fq are my fave canisters


Post# 98638 , Reply# 9   5/19/2010 at 12:13 (5,061 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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Suckolux, why do you say that your FQ was too hard to get around the house? I find it so much easier to move about than the Lux just because it swivels on a dime and takes little floor space.

Eurekastar, the new FQ power nozzles do not have a height adjustment.

Gary


Post# 98646 , Reply# 10   5/19/2010 at 16:09 (5,061 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        
hmmmm

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I didn't know Filter Queen was now making a free floating power nozzle. I wonder how good they are. I've always liked my Filter Queen, but I never thought the power nozzle was great. You can't beat the filtration. Because of that, the motor always stays ultra clean. And I always find it kind of fun to empty the dust container. Maybe its odd, but I think it's kind of fun to check out the debris! That's why I really like my Tristars too. As for the power nozzle question, I always compare every power nozzle to my Tristar nozzle with a VGII or my Eureka Sweep n Groom with a VGIII. I think the Tristar is probably the best deep cleaner I've found.

Post# 98654 , Reply# 11   5/19/2010 at 19:39 (5,061 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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Due to the hardwood floors, and then the Oriental rugs, and narrow passages, read can't get rid of things? It had a tendency to bump into everything and the wheels to catch on the rugs, and for some reason the rubber hose end, not normal metal just really sissed me off.Nice motor and sound, suction.

Post# 98657 , Reply# 12   5/19/2010 at 21:52 (5,061 days old) by luxg ()        

Just my two cents here IMHO the Electrolux is much more user friendly. I find that it takes more time to put different attachments on the Filter Queen, I don't think it follows as well as the Lux and it is by far more difficult to use on stair steps. Please don't get me wrong, they are a well built machine, beautiful, and powerful. I just think the Lux is easier to use.

Terry


Post# 98662 , Reply# 13   5/19/2010 at 22:48 (5,061 days old) by powertank ()        

Luxes are by far the easiest vacuums to use from hose couplings to changing bags (I'm talking about the old metal luxes). They have decent suction and are pretty quiet. However, Filter Queens are great as well. They are built very sturdily, have lots of suction and filtration, and their motors last forever.

At the shop we have a 60s FQ that has seen near daily use since it was new. It is still on the original motor, and although there is some minor bearing noise at shutdown, it still runs very well.


Post# 98665 , Reply# 14   5/19/2010 at 23:33 (5,061 days old) by scvacuumguy (SC)        

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I tend to lean towards Filter Queen when speaking solely on the dependability and quality of the machine. Electrolux pre-Ultralux LX is all nicely built and great quality, but Filter Queen has a far better design.

Filter Queen has really lost a lot of their competitiveness lately with the crap power nozzles, hose ends, and wands. The direct connect technology is wonderful, but the damn button on the end of the hose is too easy for the average user to break.

I shouldn't curse the hose though, I just replaced a lady's hose, PN wand, and PN elbow to the tune of $390 last week due to that button issue.

As for the quality control issues on the new Electroluxes...let's not get into that this evening.


Post# 98672 , Reply# 15   5/20/2010 at 07:01 (5,061 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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Terry,

I appreciate your opinion. I think it is interesting that you find the Lux follows better than the FQ. I find the complete opposite especially since I have a lot of thicker type carpet. The Lux is much more difficult to pull over the carpeting than the FQ is and when backing up from a tight spot again the FQ is easier to do because I can just push it back whereas with the Lux I have to pick it up and move it. I also like the fact that all the tools are on the FQ whereas with the Lux, it only carries the crevice tool and combo brush. I currently just have a Lux '89 but I have owned an AP280, 6500 and 9000. The FQ power nozzle could be better however. Mine is the most current model.

Gary


Post# 98673 , Reply# 16   5/20/2010 at 07:15 (5,061 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)        

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Lux for me as well. (if it has the vinyl hose) Filter Queen probably has better suction, the floor tools and attachments on the Lux are so easy to use...two tools in one...you can't beat that.

Then there is the dirt container on the Filter Queen, grant that the cone does an excellent job of filtering, but you still have to empty it and have all that dust fly back at you. Again, like a bagless machine, why would I want with my allergies, to vacuum all day (or month) using a machine that filters out the allergins so well...then have to empty it...having all that concentrated into one spot and really no easy way not to have it come back in your face.

AAAAAAAAACCCCCCCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO


Morgan


Post# 98679 , Reply# 17   5/20/2010 at 10:59 (5,060 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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Actually emptying a FQ is very easy with very little dust flying about if done properly. I remove the motor, the inner filter cone (leaving the paper one in place), remove the wheel dolly, place 3 or 4 layers of newspaper over the top, grab hold of the paper and bucket tightly and slowly turn over holding the newspaper in place, give a few shakes and then slowly remove the bucket. Place a couple more pieces of newspaper over top of the dirt and then fold up all the sides of the newspaper. Throw in the trash and all done. Of course emptying a Lux is much easier but emptying a FQ does not have to be messy.

Gary


Post# 98705 , Reply# 18   5/20/2010 at 18:27 (5,060 days old) by sireluxomatic ()        

Can a person (namely your humble servant) with only Electroluxes in their collection possibly have an opinion on this issue? If I remember rightly, I've used a Filter Queen once, and don't remember that much about it.

Post# 98821 , Reply# 19   5/22/2010 at 05:42 (5,059 days old) by tazcatsdad (Buffalo, NY)        
Interesting question!

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I've used numerous Luxes, and only 1 or 2 FQ's. I now own an Epic 6500SR and a Majestic Triple Crown: both are nice machines - but as far as I'm concerned it's Lux hands down for user friendliness! Just pop in a bag and go - how easy is that?

Bill W.


Post# 98883 , Reply# 20   5/22/2010 at 22:07 (5,058 days old) by thevacuumman (Borger, TX)        

Electrolux I own four of them and like them all

Post# 98942 , Reply# 21   5/23/2010 at 20:03 (5,057 days old) by kirbyvertibles (Independence, KS)        

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Give me the suction of fq with the pn6 power nozzle. Or give me the fq with a wessel werk or hayden power head

Post# 99121 , Reply# 22   5/25/2010 at 21:36 (5,055 days old) by beerad (Beautiful Vancouver BC)        
ahhhhhhhhhhh...ooooooo

ok guys... give ME a F/Q equipped with a Sebo/Miracle Mate powernozzel, and an 8ft hose!! and lets do some seriuos cleaning!!!

Post# 99132 , Reply# 23   5/25/2010 at 22:53 (5,055 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)        

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LOL! I've taken the coupler off the hose on several occasions and used my Filter Queen to use it with Eureka and Tristar Power Nozzles. Filter Queen makes an outstanding vacuum but their Power Nozzles could be better.

Post# 99507 , Reply# 24   5/30/2010 at 18:10 (5,050 days old) by kirbyklassic80 ()        

I have to go with electrolux on this one.

Post# 99774 , Reply# 25   6/2/2010 at 20:35 (5,047 days old) by kenkart ()        
Filter queen vs Lux????

Both have good and bad points,Electrolux is much more simple,and I love the pn1 and pn2,I also love the older F Q model 48 powerhead,it is small light and goes under furniture much better than anything else...but for pure cleaning, the FQ wins hands down...My partners Mom says there is NOTHING else but a LUX and so did all my Aunts!!!

Post# 99934 , Reply# 26   6/4/2010 at 21:11 (5,045 days old) by thevacuumguy96 (Pocatello, ID)        

I say, both! I just got a Filterqueen 31 out of the trash yesterday and it's in pretty good condition too!


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