I own a Prolux Electrolux vacuum cleaner. I don’t know how old it is, it looks like a 1980s or 1990s model…it works really well, so the age is hard to determine. My mom got it at a yard sale, I think, so it’s history is a mystery.
On the top, just under the base of the handle, is a large rubber clasp, which is pulled on to reveal a deep hole. I am guessing that the hose is attached this way, I have no idea, it’s my first vacuum cleaner.
I have tried to look up the machine online, but cannot find a thing…
Is there a place I should go specifically to get the right hose for this model?
Would any vacuum hose and attachment work?
Would the same problem with this specific model occur with vacuum bags…am I going to need the specific brand of bags, or would any old vacuum bag do just as well?
Thank you!
Look in your telephone book/Yellow pages and see if there is an Electrolux dealer/repair shop in your area. Their products are very proprietary, meaning only their parts and bags fit their units. And because of that, they are usually pretty expensive.
Honestly, rather than put money into the thing, I’d go buy a new unit. At the age of the Electrolux there are several issues to be had. 1. It’s not going to have the suction of a newer machine, especially if it wasn’t well maintained. 2. It’s very possible that even if you do get the new hose and the bags that 2 months down the road the motor is going to short out or a wire burn off. 20-30 years is a long time for a small electrical motor and wiring and their condition is probably iffy at best. The motor could burn up also.
Because of it’s age and the fact that it really is at the end of it’s life cycle, I wouldn’t put any money into it.
thirft store or fleamarket
Take the vacuum to a place that repairs vacuums. They often have spare parts from dead vacuums. And yes, you will need to use bags intended for that model.