Just bought a mint green Decade 80 with the power surge and air freshener at the top of the bag. 25 bucks at local thrift store. it is in excellent condition but when i ran it the first time, it stunk very much like dirty feet! so i sat down and watched your very informative video and followed you step by step. after a soak in Dawn dish soap and little bit of bleach, the gunked up dirt tube was good as new. i cleaned out the roller bearings and as you say, they were a super mess and used sewing machine oil as that and WD40 were all i had on hand, but the bearings were bright and clean and rolling smoothly. my roller brush is in terrific condition otherwise and she rolls along like a bike. i did not take the fan off or apart, but did take that big bolt off and cleaned all the wound up thread and hair that was under it and oiled it. i purchased miniature bulbs at a local store as that was all i could find to replace my burned out bulbs - they are bright!!! i was very happy with how everything turned out and no stinky vacuum!! it works like a charm and i could not have done the cleaning job without this video. thank you!!! i want to find another one and work on it too! this was fun! by the way, i am soon to be sixty years old and have never taken a machine apart and put it back together!!
Oh man my grandma had one of these exactly like this. I think even the scuff marks look the same! The only reason I know this isn't hers is because her outer bag had a huge bite mark from the dog chewing through it. That thing absolutely hated the vacuum. But this model is 100% identical to the one she always had in the closet. Still used it up till around when she died. She wouldn't replace something if it absolutely did not need replacing. Seeing that and the memories are flooding back. I can smell this video.
My aunt had the mint green version for many years, it was a wedding gift for her. We grew up using that machine all the time, what a throwback lol, loved that vacuum!
I have always loved these old Hoovers! Especially the growl and grumble, it makes on the carpet is absolutely lovely! Please keep up the fantastic work!
I went into a thrift Store and found one of these also and bought it for 30$ and i asked my friend at Omaha Vacuums and he said he recommends it over what i have now (one of the new Shark Vacuums) and brought it home and he explained how to repair it with the parts that came with it and i was shocked how easy it was. plus i tried it out and it is way better than what you get nowadays. i Totally Recommend Omaha Vacuums if your in the Omaha, NE area they have parts for lots of stuff and do Central VAC installs too!
I can't wait for a retrospective review on that vacuum. I love how the Decade style Convertibles look with their unique headlight (especially the beam pattern). I own a Decade 800 u4503-900, and I do like using it over my Supremacy (Ranger hood style) U4719-900 and my Convertible U4349, simply for its longer cord and 4 strip brush roll (which I'm not too sure if it's a replacement or not).
That's a fine U4385 that you made finer with your clean & lube. The Power Surges were the second iteration of Decade 80s; manufactured between 1984 & 1988. Hoover USA didn't include the 2-digit year & 2-digit week in its serial numbers until 1988. My Convertible U4409 has the same bag design and colors.
I am just excited that you’re doing this video. I have one and love it but never have takin apart. I did a video on it but I think it needs some special attention and now its going to get it. Thanks man. Now I do clock repair and use mink oil. How would that work on these motors. I also have 3 in one and singer oil on the bench.
I have a Decade 800 and want to give it some needed attention. Found mine at a Thrift Store too in fall of 2009 for about $20 with the pan converter and a random attachment or two.
I used to have this machine years ago. My main complaint with it was that it broke belts too often; even if adjusted correctly. Other than that, it was a pretty good deep cleaner.
My dad pick up a oreck xl for 25 and I got what a good vacuum. He got a thrift shop. Has that brush antibacterial brush. I going to get a new brush for it and belt. By the way I have a Hoover hushtone been good at work not a sebo but been good for now.
Awesome video! I have this exact same color! Mine has Power Surge and my handle is a chrome. I wonder if they had different models with “power surge” as a main selling point. I’ve seen some with air fresheners on the top of the bag. Mine doesn’t have that feature. I got mine for $75. I really want to get the tool attachments. It’s a really awesome machine and pretty powerful. Only thing is one of my headlights is out.
That's awesome! I have two of them myself one with the power surge and one with the tool surge. Pics on Instagram of them. I put LEDs in one ,they don't fit as easy so get a low profile bulb if you go that way. More on the v-log channel. th-cam.com/video/6K-FVAxHGes/w-d-xo.html
one of the best rug suckers ever made ! that bag reminds me of static on an old tube tv 31:27 i think the fan is out of round and might be rubbing . or something to do with the roller should have bought that hoover carpet cleaner for a couple videos~ and you would definitely get views with that eureka precision . and hell i like the bissell cleanview and eureka maxima.
Thanks for the video. Quick question. What should I be searching to find the LEDs? I kept striking out when I was searching for LED bulbs for my Decade 80.
Forgot to also mention I didn't end up keeping my shake out dust cup Decade 80. I had bought a replacement wood brush roll but think I will try to restore my metal brush roll with metal ends.
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I have really gotten into this hobby. Not sure why, but I have always liked vintage vacuums
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Just bought a mint green Decade 80 with the power surge and air freshener at the top of the bag. 25 bucks at local thrift store. it is in excellent condition but when i ran it the first time, it stunk very much like dirty feet! so i sat down and watched your very informative video and followed you step by step. after a soak in Dawn dish soap and little bit of bleach, the gunked up dirt tube was good as new. i cleaned out the roller bearings and as you say, they were a super mess and used sewing machine oil as that and WD40 were all i had on hand, but the bearings were bright and clean and rolling smoothly. my roller brush is in terrific condition otherwise and she rolls along like a bike. i did not take the fan off or apart, but did take that big bolt off and cleaned all the wound up thread and hair that was under it and oiled it. i purchased miniature bulbs at a local store as that was all i could find to replace my burned out bulbs - they are bright!!! i was very happy with how everything turned out and no stinky vacuum!! it works like a charm and i could not have done the cleaning job without this video. thank you!!! i want to find another one and work on it too! this was fun! by the way, i am soon to be sixty years old and have never taken a machine apart and put it back together!!
Keep the videos coming, I find the most enjoyable part of your channel is seeing how beat up and dirty these vacuums are during disassembly
Oh man my grandma had one of these exactly like this. I think even the scuff marks look the same! The only reason I know this isn't hers is because her outer bag had a huge bite mark from the dog chewing through it. That thing absolutely hated the vacuum. But this model is 100% identical to the one she always had in the closet. Still used it up till around when she died. She wouldn't replace something if it absolutely did not need replacing. Seeing that and the memories are flooding back. I can smell this video.
My aunt had the mint green version for many years, it was a wedding gift for her. We grew up using that machine all the time, what a throwback lol, loved that vacuum!
I have this in the lime green and I love it, it sounds so nice and cleans very well imo.
You are extremely lucky to have found that, where i live you cannot ever find these types of units.
I have always loved these old Hoovers! Especially the growl and grumble, it makes on the carpet is absolutely lovely! Please keep up the fantastic work!
I really love how theses look and the dual beam headlights look so cool. I own both a Decade 80 & a Decade 800.
My first vacuum was a Decade 80 U4385
I went into a thrift Store and found one of these also and bought it for 30$ and i asked my friend at Omaha Vacuums and he said he recommends it over what i have now (one of the new Shark Vacuums) and brought it home and he explained how to repair it with the parts that came with it and i was shocked how easy it was. plus i tried it out and it is way better than what you get nowadays. i Totally Recommend Omaha Vacuums if your in the Omaha, NE area they have parts for lots of stuff and do Central VAC installs too!
I’ve always loved older Hoover
I can't wait for a retrospective review on that vacuum. I love how the Decade style Convertibles look with their unique headlight (especially the beam pattern). I own a Decade 800 u4503-900, and I do like using it over my Supremacy (Ranger hood style) U4719-900 and my Convertible U4349, simply for its longer cord and 4 strip brush roll (which I'm not too sure if it's a replacement or not).
But one question, what LED lights did you use for this? I might want to find some for my other vacuums.
That's a fine U4385 that you made finer with your clean & lube. The Power Surges were the second iteration of Decade 80s; manufactured between 1984 & 1988. Hoover USA didn't include the 2-digit year & 2-digit week in its serial numbers until 1988. My Convertible U4409 has the same bag design and colors.
Beautiful vacuum cleaner
Thanks for the link for belts
Excellent! What a wonderful machine. I alsmot had the opportunity to get a Decade 800, but unfortunately it was gone when I went to get it. Sad times
Hopefully you get an opportunity to get one . There are truly fantastic machines every collector should have one.
@@PerformanceReviews agreed. How do you generally feel about Elites?
I am just excited that you’re doing this video. I have one and love it but never have takin apart. I did a video on it but I think it needs some special attention and now its going to get it. Thanks man. Now I do clock repair and use mink oil. How would that work on these motors. I also have 3 in one and singer oil on the bench.
I have a Decade 800 and want to give it some needed attention. Found mine at a Thrift Store too in fall of 2009 for about $20 with the pan converter and a random attachment or two.
I used to have this machine years ago. My main complaint with it was that it broke belts too often; even if adjusted correctly. Other than that, it was a pretty good deep cleaner.
My dad pick up a oreck xl for 25 and I got what a good vacuum. He got a thrift shop. Has that brush antibacterial brush. I going to get a new brush for it and belt. By the way I have a Hoover hushtone been good at work not a sebo but been good for now.
What type of grease and oils do you find best for these? Currently all I have is sewing machine oil.
Why do the Hoover convertibles have kick back with sand and other dirt, but the Eureka's don't? Al my convertibles are the same.
Awesome video! I have this exact same color! Mine has Power Surge and my handle is a chrome. I wonder if they had different models with “power surge” as a main selling point. I’ve seen some with air fresheners on the top of the bag. Mine doesn’t have that feature. I got mine for $75. I really want to get the tool attachments. It’s a really awesome machine and pretty powerful. Only thing is one of my headlights is out.
That's awesome! I have two of them myself one with the power surge and one with the tool surge. Pics on Instagram of them. I put LEDs in one ,they don't fit as easy so get a low profile bulb if you go that way. More on the v-log channel.
th-cam.com/video/6K-FVAxHGes/w-d-xo.html
I have the pan converter for mine and have not tried it out. Most pan converter attachment don't give you great suction power.
Next vacuum of the month?
You did a nice job on it. It sounds great. Does it have a 2 speed motor selector switch? Thanks for the great video!!
I have a decade 80, is there anyway to identify if the motor needs work or grease in the bearings?
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one of the best rug suckers ever made !
that bag reminds me of static on an old tube tv
31:27 i think the fan is out of round and might be rubbing . or something to do with the roller
should have bought that hoover carpet cleaner for a couple videos~
and you would definitely get views with that eureka precision .
and hell i like the bissell cleanview and eureka maxima.
Thanks for the video. Quick question. What should I be searching to find the LEDs? I kept striking out when I was searching for LED bulbs for my Decade 80.
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the real hoover
Sure is!
Forgot to also mention I didn't end up keeping my shake out dust cup Decade 80. I had bought a replacement wood brush roll but think I will try to restore my metal brush roll with metal ends.
Would a Decade 80 Hood fit onto a Decade 800?
I would think they would be interchangeable as they are technically the same machine though I've never tried.
@@PerformanceReviews sweet! Thanks, really like your channel. Picking up an 800 and gonna clean it up. Love these vacuums.
What type of greese and oil
Link in the description.
Do you like the Elites?
I really don't like them. I do own a few of them .
why
@@FrenchFryCheese04 Probably because they're made out of plastic.
@@user-vacgod2739 So? its strong though because watch Grayson Reichert
I have a Hoover decade 80 that doesn't have power surge.