The Electrolux Silverado was manufactured from 1982-1984.  There were two versions of this machine that came with both the automatic cordwinder and without a automatic cord winder.  This is a durable long lasting metal canister vacuum cleaner that does a great job at cleaning the carpets.   

Some routine service may be required over the years.  Service recommendations would be to change the hose, brush roller, and possibly fixing the automatic cord winder. If you need parts, bags or filters for you Electrolux Silverado vacuum cleaner you can find them at eVacuumStore.com

We also sell the a new vacuum cleaner that is identical to the Electrolux Silverado Canister.   

Electrolux Parts List Diagram

Tools Required:

          Safety glasses

          Clean Pad or soft cloth (to prevent scratching of painted and plastic parts during repair)   

          Needle nose pliers

          Phillips Screw Driver (with at least an 8 inch reach)

            2 Flat Head Screw Drivers      

Note: Before any repair work is performed make sure that the unit is unplugged

Note: Most of the upper body parts are painted please take care not to scratch them.

A.     Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly Removal / Installation

·   Remove the exhaust filter cover

·   Remove the exhaust filter

·   Remove the Display Panel and Speed Control Slider by pushing the 2 flat tabs in the front area of the exhaust filter area with a flat tip screw driver an gently prying the Display Panel up with a flat tip screw driver in the slots provided. Lift off the Speed Control Slider.

·   Remove 4 each phillips screws 2 under the Display Panel and 2 in the back corners of the Rear Cover.

·   You can now gently work the rear cover up and off the machine.

·   Lift off the Bag Cover.

·  Reassemble in reverse order.

B.         Electronic Control Module (PCB) or Power Switch Assembly Removal / Installation

·   Remove the Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly. (Section A)

·   You now have access to remove and install either the PCB or Power Switch.

Note: When reinstalling any electrical components or sensing tubes, make sure you reference the correct wiring diagram. After the repair, it is also necessary to route all wiring and sensing tubes back into the proper retaining clips and/or holders.

·   Reassemble in reverse order.

C.         Cord Reel Assembly  Removal / Installation

·   Remove the Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly. (Section A)

·   Remove the 4 phillips head screws in the bag compartment

·   Using the units carry handle, lift the entire cleaner insides off the bottom housing and lay on its side with the cord reel up and the bag compartment facing you.

·   Remove the cord reel and disconnect the cord reel wires.

Note: When reinstalling any electrical components or sensing tubes, make sure you reference the correct wiring diagram. After the repair, it is also necessary to route all wiring and sensing tubes back into the proper retaining clips and/or holders.

·  Reassemble in reverse order

D.         Suction Motor Removal / Installation

·   Remove the Rear Cover & Bag Cover Assembly. (Section A)

·   Remove the Cord Reel Assembly. (Section C)

·   Remove the outer Motor Housing by removing the 4 phillips screws 1 on each corner. This might be easiest if stand the unit up by setting the bag compartment nose down in the bottom housing.

·   Lift off the Motor Housing, Sound Absorbent Material, and Motor Hood.

·  Remove the Motor and disconnect the electrical leads.

Note: When reinstalling any electrical components or sensing tubes, make sure you reference the correct wiring diagram. After the repair, it is also necessary to route all wiring and sensing tubes back into the proper retaining clips and/or holders.

·   Reassemble in reverse order.

Remove all the screws from the bottom of the power nozzle, and then remove the top cover.  Disconnect the elbow leads from the motor and circuit breaker.  Disconnect the light bulb socket harness and install the new elbow the same way it came out. Now you can put on the top cover and screw in all the screws. 

Allow us to introduce the newest product in our Electrolux line, the lightweight Ergorapido 2-in-1 vacuum.

As a lightweight stick vacuum, Ergorapido completely cleans hard floors, and with the push of a button, the unit transforms into a powerful hand vacuum with a built in crevice tool. Ergorapido's unprecedented cleaning ability increases with its 180 degree swivel head that allows consumers to clean in, around, and under just about anything in their home!

Key features of the Electrolux Ergorapido include:

Cordless 2-in-1 Stick and Hand Vac - Ergorapido is a lightweight stick vacuum for quick cleaning of your bare floors and a hand vacuum for quick pickups around your home. Extended Cleaning Capabilities - 12 Volts of Power give you longer runs times than our 9.6 volt model and a Motorized Brushroll that is ideal for all bare floor surfaces. Versatile Tools - The Ergorapido includes a state-of-the-art crevice tool and upholstery tool for quick and convenient spot-cleaning. No Bags to Buy - This vacuum's easy to empty dust cup is always ready to help you clean.

Electrolux just launched its “Vac from the sea” initiative to get plastic waste out of the world’s oceans and into home appliances made of recycled plastic.

There are plastic islands, some several times the size of the state of Texas, floating in the world’s oceans. Yet on land, stocks of recycled plastic are much too small to feed production of sustainable plastic products. Electrolux intends to gather plastic from the world’s oceans and turn it into a number of vacuum cleaners in the new initiative “Vac from the sea.”

The aim is twofold:  to bring attention to the issue of plastic pollution and to raise awareness on the scarcity of recycled plastics needed for making sustainable home appliances.

“We struggle to get hold of enough recycled plastics to meet the demand for our sustainable vacuum cleaners,” says Cecilia Nord, Vice President, Floor Care Environmental and Sustainability Affairs, Electrolux.

Diving, fishing and scavenging for plastics

The plan is to make a limited number of vacuum cleaners from plastic debris harvested from the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic Oceans and the Mediterranean, Baltic and North Seas. The techniques for harvesting the plastic will vary depending on the location – from diving after it to scooping it up from the waves. “We will work with volunteers and experts that live close or work with this problem,” says Nord.

Out of the ocean – and into the cycle

More recycling directly translates into more sustainable appliances and homes, according to Jonas Magnusson, Business Segment Manager within Electrolux Floor Care. “Our engineers have managed to get our green range vacuum cleaners up to 70% recycled plastic, but our ultimate vision is of course 100%, and for all ranges.”

The main barrier to using more recycled plastic in home appliances is the scarce and uncertain supply of recycled raw material.  Much research and progress is currently being done by the recycling industry. However, to fix the imbalance in supply and demand and get the cycle working properly, overall consumer perception must change.

“The ‘Vac from the sea’ project aims to do just that – educate consumers,” says Nord. “This issue is much too important to leave to politicians. Companies, consumers and politicians are equally accountable for the situation.”