The Electrolux vacuum cleaner began as a concept by eventual Electrolux owner Axel Wenner-Gren.
About 90 years ago, he was walking down the street in Vienna, Austria, when he saw a vacuum cleaner in the window of a shop.
He got the idea that there should be one in every home, and was sure that vacuum cleaners could be adapted for domestic, single-home use.
He persuaded the company Electrolux (spelled “Elektrolux” in Sweden) to buy the patent to an existing vacuum model in 1919 and to pay him for any sales in company stock.
By the early 1930s, he owned Electrolux and their vacuum cleaners and refrigerators were top sellers.
The first vacuum cleaner, the Lux 1, was built in 1912, with Wenner-Gren serving as the Lux agent in Germany.
In 1915, Wenner-Gren set up the sales company Svenska Elektron, which became very successful in home demonstration vacuum sales.
On August 1, 1919, Lux and Svenska Elektron agreed that Elektron would have the sole right to sell Lux vacuum cleaners and on August 29, Elektromekaniska, which was owned by Svenska Elektron, changed its name to “Electrolux.”
Electrolux Vacuum Cleaners Popular Models and Common Features
Since then, Electrolux has markedly expanded both its “footprint” in the industry, becoming one of the major vacuum cleaner sellers and has greatly increased its offerings, from just one model to dozens, worldwide.
It was the first company to offer the automatic vacuum cleaner, the Trilobite, which is available at Amazon.com.
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| Electrolux EL 7020B |
Electrolux also offers a variety of other models, so it’s easy to find one suitable for your needs.
All of those listed below are available at Amazon.com, as are their accessories, such as Electrolux vacuum bags and parts.
The Electrolux’s most popular current models include the Electrolux EL 7020A Oxy3 Ultra Canister Vacuum, which is designed specifically to work on carpeted floors, although it is also very good on hardwood, laminate and tile floors and its indicator tells you when to change the filter for optimal cleaning performance.
The EL 5010 Aptitude Electrolux vacuum cleaner is modestly priced, lightweight and easy to maneuver, with an ergonomic handle to ease your grip.
It also has an electronic filter indicator, extra-wide cleaning path, variable brush roll speeds and a “gliding tilt design,” which allows you to vacuum easily under furniture by allowing you to lower the vacuum until it actually lies flat on the floor. Onboard tools also easily clean furniture and drapes.
Electrolux EL 7055A Twin Clean bagless canister vacuum’s powerful brush roll is operated by a second motor for extra cleaning power.
It adjusts to any carpet height or cleans bare floors by simply flipping a switch, no manual adjustment needed.
It comes with a twin filter cartridge, so that when the indicator light goes on telling you that you need a clean filter, you can simply flip it around to use the clean filter, no messy changing required in the middle of your cleaning session.
Cleaning tools for furniture and drapes, as well as others, are also stored in the handle, so that there’s no need to bend over to get them. This is not only easier on your back, but speeds up your cleaning session.
The EL1000A Pronto Stick
The hand-held vacuum simply inserts right into the handle of the vacuum cleaner for easy reach. Especially great for small apartments, quick cleanups and the like, the Pronto Stick Vacuum is perfect for that college student who hates to clean and it’s very reasonably priced as well.
The hand-held vac feature makes vacuuming furniture and drapes a breeze and you can vacuum any floor without breaking a sweat. It’s also cordless and charges in a wall-mounted charger, for super easy maneuverability, so you can take it anywhere.
