Filter Queen Vacuum Cleaners

[d-jones]

Stephanie

The seller is probably confused about the model number. The B-88 designation applies to the power nozzle. The actual model number for the vacuum will appear on a data plate below the exhaust cap at the top of the machine (the cap seen under the handle). When your machine arrives you'll be able to retrieve it, then you should have no trouble finding information about it.

 

[tennblondie78]

Oh okay...

Here's a pic of it...

 

[hydralique]

My favorite Filter Queen . . .

I know they're all fine vacs but I just don't get the graphics on most of the later FQs with swirly designs that look like they were copied from  a motorhome or travel trailer. This particular one (is it a 33?) looks clean and simple with the classic Filter Queen slanted grid pattern against the chrome. I believe the same grid pattern is  molded into the top of the power head, a nice touch.

 

If I ever have an FQ it'll be this model, preferably with the cord winder. I do have a couple of Compact/TriStar vacs which use almost exactly the same motor as the FQ, and like the FQ are great examples of quality American engineering built to last.

 

[d-jones]

Hydralique

I totally agree with you about the late model graphics. I sometimes wonder if they put them there to distract people from the dramatic increase in plastic on those machines. As you can probably tell, my personal favorites are any of the two tone machines from the nineteen sixties through the late seventies(like the ones I posted above).

 

Stephanie - That's a very nice looking machine, either well cared for or lightly used.

 

[tennblondie78]

I can't wait to get it. I'll post pictures of it when it comes.

 

[abcomatic]

Thanks for all of your help with my new vacuum. For $10.00 you can't wrong and it cleans so well. Thanks again. Gary

 

[lotsosudz]

Long Lived Vaccuums

I have had mine for over 30 years, and the only thing I have had done to it was to replace the power cord. My friend swore by Rainbows, and is now on his second one. I told him to buy a FQ, and he told me Rainbows were better. Now don't get me wrong, I am not bad mouthing RB's, but when he went to buy his second one, he asked me what I was using, and I told himm my FQ. He couldn't beleive it. He thought it would be weak by now, but i pulled it out,(my FQ you nasty people)and showed him the suction, he couldn't beleive it. I try to buy quality the first time, so as to not have to buy again. Go Healthmor products!
Hugs,
David

 

[abcomatic]

I must have the dirtiest house in the world! I have been over it all, curtains, stuffed furniture, wood furniture, floors, carpets, drapes, mattresses, and even inside of the grand piano! I replaced the filter cone twice. The manual says to change the filter cone once a month. How long do you all go before you change your cones and what more or less tells you to do so? Thanks, Gary

 

[countryguy]

The filter cone should be changed every time you empty the dirt container.

Gary