The New Year is a time for a fresh start to get healthier, exercise more and get organized.  Start by making a list of goals, be specific.  List what needs to be organized or de-cluttered. Do not feel overwhelmed; do a little at a time.

Regular exercise will keep you healthy and you will look and feel better.

Organize your closet and pack up the clothing, toys, and other items that you do not need, or use and donate to goodwill or charity.  Use containers to organize items that would clutter your home.

Check your freezer and canned goods for out of date items.  Throw out anything that is expired. Clean the shelves and restock by category.  Have a well organized kitchen; reduce trips to the supermarket by stocking your pantry for convenience and protection against an unexpected natural disaster.

Now that you de-cluttered, organized and downsized cleaning will be easier.  Carpeting lasts longer if maintained by frequent vacuuming and regular carpet cleaning.  You can maintain your vacuum cleaner by remembering to change the vacuum belt at least twice a year.  This will keep the brush roll working properly.  Regularly change the filter, and vacuum bag.  To maintain your vacuum cleaner, take it to be serviced every one or two years. To protect your investment have a professional give the vacuum a tune up.

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Use the wiring diagram below to wire you Electrolux vacuum cleaner correctly.

*In some models wire colors will vary, but they all lead to the same place.

The Aerus Lux Legacy Vacuum cleaner is a high performance machine.  I have had my machine for years and I am very pleased with it.  Cleaning using my Legacy vacuum is simplified by the use of convenient parts and attachments. Some of the features include carry handle, on/off toe switch, hose receptacle, side bumper, automatic cord winder, power nozzle with headlight, wands, crevice tool, combination dusting/upholstery tool, vacuum filter bag, and deluxe floor tool.

The machine is light weight and has powerful suction.  To operate just pull the long power cord out to the length required, the cord winder automatically rewinds when given a light tug.  To start the cleaner all that is necessary is to press the toe switch.  To stop just press the toe switch again. The power nozzle maneuvers around furniture easily.  If an object becomes caught in the power nozzle, it will shut off automatically.

I use the Aerus Lux Legacy on my carpets, tile floors and hardwood floors. The power nozzle‘s self adjusting action adapts to different carpet heights as well as hard wood floors.  The crevice tool, the long skinny attachment works great inside cabinets, reaches into small narrow spots, under your refrigerator, also to dust off heating vents and radiators.  The Sidekick accessory is designed to clean in hard to reach areas such as stairs, car interiors, bathrooms, upholstery, and mattresses.

My vacuum cleaner doesn’t need much attention but simple maintenance will keep it working and cleaning efficiently.  Maintaining your vacuum cleaner properly can avoid more costly repairs and replacements.  Unplug your vacuum cleaner before performing any maintenance on it.   I check the bag often.  A full bag means that the machine must work harder, or it will not clean as well.  So I change the bag when it is half full because it improves air flow and vacuum performance.  I never attempt to reuse the bag.  I clean the brush roll often to make sure it doesn’t have any string or carpet remnants that will clog up the brush and slow down its motion.

I check the belt and look for worn spots, tears or cracks.  If loose you should replace the belt. I can check the owner’s manual on how to replace this part as well as the filter and other parts that I need.  I had my machine for years and would not buy any other brand.

Your vacuum cleaner doesn’t need much attention. Simple maintenance will keep it working and cleaning efficiently. This can head off more costly repairs. The main function of your machine is to pick up dust and dirt. Dust build up can damage your motor. The motor works harder as a result. Read your manual to determine the maintenance needs of your machine. Using your manual can save you a great deal of time and money.

The first thing to do is to unplug your vacuum. Keep the cord untangled. Check the bag regularly. Make sure you change the bag when it is half filled. A full vacuum cleaner bag means that the machine must work harder. Use the correct size and type for your machine. Keep replacement bags on hand. You never want to be caught with out a vacuum bag when you have company coming over.

Replace or clean periodically any filters on the vacuum. Clogged filters reduce the cleaning efficiency of your cleaner.

When vacuuming remove large objects such as paper clips, coins, nails, paper. Items like these can clog up your hose. If you have lost suction use a broomstick gently through the hose to dislodge any debris that is stuck. Check the hose for clogs and obstructions. Check to see if hose needs to be replaced.

Keep brush roll clean. Make sure the brush roll spins freely. Clean the brush roll also called beater bar. If it is full of hair, thread or other items it is time to clean it. Check the belt. Remove bottom plate or top cover, which may have screws. Don’t lose screws. Check the vacuum belt for signs of cracks, melted or worn spots. If these are found replace with a new belt. A worn belt will not propel the brush roll.

Regularly checking your vacuum and its parts will help it last longer.

Repairing you vacuum cleaner can be a difficult task if you have never don it before.  First you will need to diagnose the problem and determine what part that is broken.  This can be done by reviewing factory schematics and parts diagrams, which can aid you in pin pointing the broken part.  Sometimes it may be difficult to dissemble the vacuum cleaner and work on the major components. You will most likely consume more time your first time that a professional would, but you have the potential to save yourself hundreds of dollars by doing it yourself.  One thing you need to consider is, if your vacuum cleaner is still under warranty, you do not want to fix it yourself.  Fixing it on your own will void your warranty and it will be nearly impossible to get the part form the dealer for free to fix it on your own.  You are better off bringing your vacuum cleaner to the dealership and have them fix it for free if it’s still under warranty.  After you have determined that you vacuum is out of warranty you have to determined the broken part. The next task is trying to locate the exact vacuum parts that you are in need of.  First you will need to locate the model and type of vacuum cleaner you have.  This can be done by finding the factory service label on the back or bottom of the vacuum cleaner.  In some cases the model number is located inside the door where you put the bag.  If you have a central vacuum cleaner, the service label will be located on you power unit.  Now that you have your model number finding the right part should be easy, right?  This is not always the case, you will now need to find a authorized dealer that is permitted to sell the parts that you are in need of, or looking on eVacuumStore.com which is a dealer authorized for all major brands.   Now that you have found the corre vacuum part you will just need to put the vacuum cleaner back together the same way it came apart, and then test the performance.