When it comes to Electrolux upright replacement motors and Electrolux upright switches, most have remained fairly consistent from 1985 through the present, with the exception of the model U129Q. After looking around the internet for any useful information on model U129Q, we realized a post on this topic was needed to clear some things up.
The Electrolux model U129Q came with a Johnson built motor, some of the markings on the motor are as follows: JOHNSON u-8225 120v 60hz 7.4A 705Q50006600 10Q0051 CLA and on the fan housing: 1000051 3M3202.
In the left hand image below you see the upper motor (suction motor) from an Electrolux model U129Q on the left and a replacement motor for the normal 1985 to present upright Electrolux models to its right. Also in the right hand image is the U129Q switch. The difference is clear and unfortunately if your U129Q motor has failed, there is no available replacement motor or switch.
Many people love these older style Electrolux upright vacuum's and they were a tried and true design. ProCare offers a couple newer versions of the same Electrolux design, they even work with the same bags and many other components. See the ProCare 15 Multi-Surface Floor Vacuum.
