The history of the Electrolux Vacuum Cleaner Company has established a very reputable life span. Customer loyalty consistently grows year after year. Apparently there was one Electrolux owner that had her granddaughter watch her use the original unit for thirty years and it's still just as powerful as when it was new. There is another story about a woman that used her Electrolux vacuum cleaner for 20 years. The day it suddenly died she immediately went out and bought another Electrolux unit. Talk about customer loyalty.

The Electrolux vacuum cleaner line have and probably always be known for their high quality. You would wonder why the name has been changed so many times though.

They were originally built in Sweden over 90 years ago and sold all over Europe. Ten years later Electrolux LLC in Dallas TX started production for the United States and Canada. Not too long ago the AB Electrolux company in Sweden offered the Texas Electrolux manufacturers fifty millions dollars to change their name to Aerus. This was mostly due to the ever increasing popularity of the Electrolux line in North America.

Thankfully, Aerus has kept up the quality of the original name and product. The only changes are in the way the vacuums are marketed. When production first began in North America sales were mostly made through a traveling salesman. Yes, door to door was the way to go if you wanted to be known quickly. Once the foot was in the door, a demonstration would begin and sales were brisk. Eventually the vacuums were sold in department stores.

The department store route didn't take off very good even though you may still find some in the odd city store. Now Electrolux vacuum cleaners are mostly sold through independently owned franchises. In the United States and Canada there are over 500 Aerus dealers.

When originally designed the American version was built in the shaped of a tank that was easy to move around. Today we call them canister vacuums. This model is still the most popular after all these years. No wonder, they have been known to last as long as thirty years.

If you have a vintage vacuum you can still get parts as they come available on line. A good source for these items can usually be found on Ebay, so keep an eye out if you own or want to start collecting vintage vacuum cleaners. It's a hobby that is growing steadily.

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Oreck vacuum cleaners have never been known for their stunning good looks and in a world where beauty and aesthetics are becoming more and more important, can this vacuum cleaner survive? What about performance? Does it do the job better than it's prettier cousins?

Oreck may not have spent much energy on styling like other manufacturers but they have certainly put more into the function of the cleaner.

Design

The fact that Oreck vacuum's have been rated time and time again as the best upright on the market proves that the 'behind the scenes' improvements are, at the end of the day, much more important than looks. For those who may not be too familiar with the Oreck, these are the vacuums that look like they did back in the 40's and 50's; an upright with only a soft bag, no plastic body. This of course makes it lighter and easier to maintain.

The dust bag is on the inside of the outer bag and is much easier to change than a standard plastic upright. The lightness of the machine also makes it much easier to vacuum awkward, hard to reach places such as the stairs! The most difficult place in the home to clean.

Function

So what about cleaning power and functionality? We've established that the Oreck is light and easy to maneouvre but does that mean it can still compete on power? Well according to consumer testimonials this machine not only equals its rivals but actually beats them in terms of cleaning power.

Extras

One of the most frequently asked questions about vacuum cleaners is in relation to allergies and dust. Modern technology has advanced so much that most vacuum cleaners now come with some sort of anti-allergy guarantee. Oreck is no exception. They now have a hypo-allergenic upright vacuum cleaner, the XL3700, which has a built in HEPA filter to trap 99.9% of particles. So you can be sure it is safe and clean to use in your home.

Oreck is still a major player in the vacuum cleaner market today, despite not following other manufacturers in their quest for beauty. Oreck has great cleaning power, has hypo-allergenic options and are lightweight enough to move around your home easily. And judging by the millions of sales each year this brand is as popular as it ever was, their unique and retro design along with great technology only means they will continue to be a market leader into the future.

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