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Product Review: Electrolux PU3900B Central Vacuum

In the previous post we reviewed the Electrolux PU3650 central vacuum power unit. The PU3900B has most of the same excellent features, with more power. The Electrolux PU3900B has a footprint that is 14" in diameter and 42" high.

This unit is also a twin to it's counterpart in the Beam central vacuum system line-up.  (You can view the Beam central vacuum systems here.)   The PU3900B  is recommended, by Electrolux. for homes up to 12,000 square feet.  Electrolux rates this machine at 137" of water lift, 125 cfm, and 640 cfm.

Like the PU3650 the Electrolux PU3900 is an extremely quiet central vacuum system, and comes with the LCD display screen on the front of the machine.  This is used to alert the home owner of overall system performance and when to empty the dirt canister.

Dirt filtration on the Electrolux PU3900 is identical to the PU3650 in that it has a self-cleaning filter.  The advantage to the self cleaning filter is that you never need to replace filters or buy bags.  The inverted filter hangs down into your dirt canister, and it has a weighted bottom.  When you turn on the unit the suction pulls the weight up while you clean.  When you turn the unit off, the weight in the bottom of the filter falls, releasing any dust that has accumulated on the filter.  The dust and debris collect in the canister and when it is full, you empty it.  The biggest complaint we hear about these filters is that the dirt and dust is never fully released from the material and they become dusty and messy.  I know in recent years they have improved the material used to manufacture inverted central vacuum filters, and the dust just doesn't stick to them, like it used to.

Learn more about the Electrolux PU3900B

Help with Beam Central Vacuum Repair

 
Sometimes our customer emails speak for themselves, and no further comment is needed. Take this email from Steve P. about his Beam central vacuum system (take a look at our Beam central vacuum page.)

I recently had a problem with my Beam Central Vacuum system in that it would not shut off and would run continuously. I had no idea what the problem might be and I thought because the system is old, replaced in 1991, that I might not find parts for it.  I went into the Beam web site and somehow got directed to Central Vacuum Stores web site

 

I called the 800 number provided on a Saturday March 20 and guess what, my first surprise, I got a live person. That person's name was Luke and he was extremely courteous and very knowledgeable on the Beam product and diagnosed my problem as a bad relay.  I really did not think the part would be available any more because of the age of the system. 

 

He said the part was available and sent me the relay(invoice xxxxxx). Second surprise, the part is the correct one and I have installed the part and all is back to normal with the vacuum.

 

I am very leery about doing business on the internet. May be my age, I don’t know, but I would recommend your service anytime.  It really was a wonderful experience dealing with knowledgeable and experienced people.

I don’t know how long this system will last but if I need a replacement system or parts I will definitely give you people a call.   Thanks again f or the wonderful experience.

We are always pleased to get these emails from our customers...particularly when they mention a family member. Luke Elliott is our son-in-law. He is married to Faith. We really do appreciate his help.  He has another profession, but helps us out on Saturdays and evenings.  We've got family sprinkled all over Central Vacuum Stores, so if you are wondering, when you call us at 1-800-221-8227 for assistance, just ask the Expert you are talking to if they are part of the Ambrose family! 

Luke and Faith on Vacation in Alaska
(Don't you think if Luke had a beard he'd look like Zac Brown?)