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Aerus Guardian Upright . . .
I'm told that if you want to keep friends and significant others you should never discuss religion or politics. I have to add one more category -- Electrolux. Nonetheless, I'll say what I think and be done with it. After all I had my very own Silverado back in the day -- not ot mention an LX and a 1205.
The Aerus (erstwhile Electrolux) upright is just what should have been a canister lumped onto a power nozzle. Fancy things up and call it a two-motor system if you will but I have never thought much of the nozzle's deep-cleaning and grooming ability -- now or before. I have swapped out PNs for other machines with Lindhaus, Kenmore and Eureka product but still pass on the Lux PN as a good substitute. I will admit it appears current brushrolls bear a little more coverage by what appears to be more brush tufts.
Electrolux/Aerus uprights are vacuums that would leave me feeling uncomfortable if I slipped up on my weekly vacuum schedule for long.
What gets to me even worse, I'd rather thought the Aerus people would pick up the ball and run on toward bigger and better things but my feeling is that all I'm seeing out of them is rehash. They're doing nothing new nor are looking to do anything new despite -- "Formerly known as Electrolux and manufacturer of Electrolux Vacuums from 1924-2003, Aerus remains committed to providing products and services that enhance the wellness and comfort of its customers and their families."
I'd rather be hearing, "They were absolutely great folks but just wait until you see what we've got for you now."
For one, they could have (should have) worked the HEPA to fit in a more streamlined fashion but in truth it is the only place it can be on the vac as is. As well, despite the awkward arrangement, where else can you put the suction port for attachments?
However, as with every other brand, there are users who swear by it. Why? Because its an "Electrolux." Good for Aerus, considering its pricing, it's still got a hook to rope 'em in with. I still bank on doing better for less and getting better features in the process.
I'm told that if you want to keep friends and significant others you should never discuss religion or politics. I have to add one more category -- Electrolux. Nonetheless, I'll say what I think and be done with it. After all I had my very own Silverado back in the day -- not ot mention an LX and a 1205.
The Aerus (erstwhile Electrolux) upright is just what should have been a canister lumped onto a power nozzle. Fancy things up and call it a two-motor system if you will but I have never thought much of the nozzle's deep-cleaning and grooming ability -- now or before. I have swapped out PNs for other machines with Lindhaus, Kenmore and Eureka product but still pass on the Lux PN as a good substitute. I will admit it appears current brushrolls bear a little more coverage by what appears to be more brush tufts.
Electrolux/Aerus uprights are vacuums that would leave me feeling uncomfortable if I slipped up on my weekly vacuum schedule for long.
What gets to me even worse, I'd rather thought the Aerus people would pick up the ball and run on toward bigger and better things but my feeling is that all I'm seeing out of them is rehash. They're doing nothing new nor are looking to do anything new despite -- "Formerly known as Electrolux and manufacturer of Electrolux Vacuums from 1924-2003, Aerus remains committed to providing products and services that enhance the wellness and comfort of its customers and their families."
I'd rather be hearing, "They were absolutely great folks but just wait until you see what we've got for you now."
For one, they could have (should have) worked the HEPA to fit in a more streamlined fashion but in truth it is the only place it can be on the vac as is. As well, despite the awkward arrangement, where else can you put the suction port for attachments?
However, as with every other brand, there are users who swear by it. Why? Because its an "Electrolux." Good for Aerus, considering its pricing, it's still got a hook to rope 'em in with. I still bank on doing better for less and getting better features in the process.
kirbyloverdan
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Absolutely wonderful
Upright vacuums . Great design , my family has owned these upright since they first came out as the discovery . Long lasting very good vacuum . Super easy to use and maintain . Why change a good thing ? If it`s not broken don`t fix it .
Upright vacuums . Great design , my family has owned these upright since they first came out as the discovery . Long lasting very good vacuum . Super easy to use and maintain . Why change a good thing ? If it`s not broken don`t fix it .
joshdonnell
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I would rather buy a miele not riccar or aerus. I might be 20 but in my 20 years ive seen the bad and good
I would rather buy a miele not riccar or aerus. I might be 20 but in my 20 years ive seen the bad and good
eurekastar
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I own one. It's a very good vacuum. It's also lighter than a Miele S7.
danemodsandy
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I Agree:
That Aerus has been greatly lacking in innovation since splitting off from Electrolux. The current lower-line canisters have been around for, what - twenty years? - and are not up to current standards of filtration expected in a premium vacuum. The TOL machine is Lexan, which is a bit off-putting in such a high-priced machine; it makes the discriminating consumer feel that it's not as good as a metal-bodied machine.
Moreover, the shapes and colors are dowdy. The TOL canister is a two-tone blue that looks downright cheap; only a dyed-in-the-wool Aerus fan would even understand why it costs what it does, since it's not even as attractive as a Kenmore. Frankly, it looks like something from the former Soviet Union.
And the Aerus purchasing experience is not good. Stores are closing (we just lost the one here, though the owner still will come to see you for an in-home demo), and when you do find one, it's not an exciting or fun place to be.
I think shapes and colors need some serious updating, and that the machines should be available outside the Aerus stores. Filtration should be improved, and places found for the HEPA filter that don't make the machines look clunky.
And frankly, the name "Aerus" needs to go. It doesn't say anything to a consumer who doesn't know about the brand's heritage, and that damn amoeba they use for a logo means nothing.
The company owning Aerus also owns TriStar, and I've long thought that they ought to sell both machines at retail, canning the "home demo" model for TriStar, which has generated more consumer complaints than you can shake a stick at. It would be nice to see TriStar get more sales, and I think it would also benefit Aerus, since there would be an even more expensive machine in the store than the TOL Guardian.
That Aerus has been greatly lacking in innovation since splitting off from Electrolux. The current lower-line canisters have been around for, what - twenty years? - and are not up to current standards of filtration expected in a premium vacuum. The TOL machine is Lexan, which is a bit off-putting in such a high-priced machine; it makes the discriminating consumer feel that it's not as good as a metal-bodied machine.
Moreover, the shapes and colors are dowdy. The TOL canister is a two-tone blue that looks downright cheap; only a dyed-in-the-wool Aerus fan would even understand why it costs what it does, since it's not even as attractive as a Kenmore. Frankly, it looks like something from the former Soviet Union.
And the Aerus purchasing experience is not good. Stores are closing (we just lost the one here, though the owner still will come to see you for an in-home demo), and when you do find one, it's not an exciting or fun place to be.
I think shapes and colors need some serious updating, and that the machines should be available outside the Aerus stores. Filtration should be improved, and places found for the HEPA filter that don't make the machines look clunky.
And frankly, the name "Aerus" needs to go. It doesn't say anything to a consumer who doesn't know about the brand's heritage, and that damn amoeba they use for a logo means nothing.
The company owning Aerus also owns TriStar, and I've long thought that they ought to sell both machines at retail, canning the "home demo" model for TriStar, which has generated more consumer complaints than you can shake a stick at. It would be nice to see TriStar get more sales, and I think it would also benefit Aerus, since there would be an even more expensive machine in the store than the TOL Guardian.
kirbyloverdan
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Sandy
I think you should check out the Aerus website . The machines are 100% white blue has been gone for at least two years . The Guardian Ultra has replaced the Guardian and the chunky HEPA filter is gone . I love metal vacuums but we all know customers complain about them being heavy and getting dented if dropped down the stairs . The newest Kirby coming out will also be plastic . It`s sad but metal vacuums are a thing of the past . Aerus is the same company it always was it`s just that Eureka took back the name once the real Electrolux (Aerus) built the reliable vacuum name . Eureka in Europe has always been called Electrolux here in the US they used the name Eureka . Now Eureka is trying to pawn off the Electrolux name here in the US as if they are the original Elactrolux now known as Aerus . They tell that lie while selling the Eurekaluxes on QVC .
I think you should check out the Aerus website . The machines are 100% white blue has been gone for at least two years . The Guardian Ultra has replaced the Guardian and the chunky HEPA filter is gone . I love metal vacuums but we all know customers complain about them being heavy and getting dented if dropped down the stairs . The newest Kirby coming out will also be plastic . It`s sad but metal vacuums are a thing of the past . Aerus is the same company it always was it`s just that Eureka took back the name once the real Electrolux (Aerus) built the reliable vacuum name . Eureka in Europe has always been called Electrolux here in the US they used the name Eureka . Now Eureka is trying to pawn off the Electrolux name here in the US as if they are the original Elactrolux now known as Aerus . They tell that lie while selling the Eurekaluxes on QVC .
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How do you know the new kirby is gonna be plastic
How do you know the new kirby is gonna be plastic
kirbyloverdan
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lets see the current Sentria motor housing base is plastic , the Shampoo attachment is plastic . They have been using plastic for a few years now .
A friend of mine who runs the local Kirby store is pretty high up in the Kirby company and that`s what he is telling me .
lets see the current Sentria motor housing base is plastic , the Shampoo attachment is plastic . They have been using plastic for a few years now .
A friend of mine who runs the local Kirby store is pretty high up in the Kirby company and that`s what he is telling me .
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They are hard to maneuver and snowplow terribly, not to mention they are not very powerful. However, they are well built for the most part (besides plastic on the handles cracking) and seem to last a long time.... the bags are easy to change.
kirbyloverdan
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I really think
no one own`s the newest Aerus vacuums as they have been improved with more powerful motors .
They clean very well now and are very light and easy to use .
Owning Aerus (Electrolux) plastic machines since the 80`s and many of my family members own Aerus
and not one of us ever had any of the plastic crack or break .
Long lasting , powerful , quality built machines made in the USA .
no one own`s the newest Aerus vacuums as they have been improved with more powerful motors .
They clean very well now and are very light and easy to use .
Owning Aerus (Electrolux) plastic machines since the 80`s and many of my family members own Aerus
and not one of us ever had any of the plastic crack or break .
Long lasting , powerful , quality built machines made in the USA .
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Blah
Still dont care for them
Still dont care for them
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Dan:
I stand corrected on the re-design of the Aerus machines. They are more attractive than before, though still a little bland.
I think it's a measure of how seriously fugly the previous Guardian was that I NEVER went back to the Website until you encouraged it.
I stand corrected on the re-design of the Aerus machines. They are more attractive than before, though still a little bland.
I think it's a measure of how seriously fugly the previous Guardian was that I NEVER went back to the Website until you encouraged it.
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This Is the One:
The Guardian 9000 canister. Just never understood what possessed Aerus on this one - the styling wasn't handsome, and that two-tone blue was dead cheap-looking:
The Guardian 9000 canister. Just never understood what possessed Aerus on this one - the styling wasn't handsome, and that two-tone blue was dead cheap-looking:
floor-a-matic
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Too much confusion!
The REAL USA Electrolux (Aerus) should continue to be branded Electrolux.
What the UK calls Electrolux (US calls it Eureka) should be called Eureka or EurekaLux.
TriStar should go back & make the old style CXL & sell them as a lower-tier vac (at vac shops) & the MG Series as a higher-tier at in-home demos.
Aerus (Electrolux USA) should be sold at dept. stores, if any more Aerus stores close (which I hope does NOT happen) like they did during the mid/late 1980s & early 1990s
I don't really know which of these events should occur, or should it not?
The REAL USA Electrolux (Aerus) should continue to be branded Electrolux.
What the UK calls Electrolux (US calls it Eureka) should be called Eureka or EurekaLux.
TriStar should go back & make the old style CXL & sell them as a lower-tier vac (at vac shops) & the MG Series as a higher-tier at in-home demos.
Aerus (Electrolux USA) should be sold at dept. stores, if any more Aerus stores close (which I hope does NOT happen) like they did during the mid/late 1980s & early 1990s
I don't really know which of these events should occur, or should it not?
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I dont like stores closing but there vacuums are cheaply made never will buy one yuck
I dont like stores closing but there vacuums are cheaply made never will buy one yuck
kirbyloverdan
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I agree
100% with you Erik .
Josh that`s a very childish remark especially if you dont own any of the newest Aerus vacuums .
I thought this was supposed to be a discussion site not a bash a brand I hate site .
Sandy I always liked the old style Guardian I guess thats why we have so many brands to choose from .
100% with you Erik .
Josh that`s a very childish remark especially if you dont own any of the newest Aerus vacuums .
I thought this was supposed to be a discussion site not a bash a brand I hate site .
Sandy I always liked the old style Guardian I guess thats why we have so many brands to choose from .
aeoliandave
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I went to the AERUS site, too, and downloaded the pdf Owner Manuals for the three canisters.
What I find interesting is that the re-design is in fact a resurrection of the pre-Renaisance style body of the 1984 2100, right down to the bumper strips that wrap around on to the bag cover and motor/cord-reel cover cap.
The two lower tier models - Classic and Legacy - use the same basic filter pad over the exhaust port as every plastic body Luxs dating back to Canada's AP series from 1973. The Legacy has exposed tool storage on the slightly raised filter cover.
The top of the line Guardian Ultra uses the same body as the others but adds a much larger HEPA filter under a humped hinged lid.
Basically, the same reliable Electrolux cylinder as always...sheathed in high quality plastics...with improved motor.
Electrolux body molds have always been of a robust wall thickness and I don't recall ever seeing a cracked one because the formula they use has a flexible vinyl component same as GE's CYCOLAC..
What AERUS/Electrolux has done runs contrary to modern business canon - abandoning the Renaissance, they returned to a form factor that served them well for decades, rather than jump on the latest fad wagon..
And no, they could not be saving $ using the old tooling - those dies & molds would be well worn out years ago.
At least they did away with the afterthought stick-on HEPA box of the last Renaissance.
I would like to add the first Renaissance with the blue trim to my collection some day - I like the smooth Typhoon submarine looks.
Dave - Electrolux first and foremost.
What I find interesting is that the re-design is in fact a resurrection of the pre-Renaisance style body of the 1984 2100, right down to the bumper strips that wrap around on to the bag cover and motor/cord-reel cover cap.
The two lower tier models - Classic and Legacy - use the same basic filter pad over the exhaust port as every plastic body Luxs dating back to Canada's AP series from 1973. The Legacy has exposed tool storage on the slightly raised filter cover.
The top of the line Guardian Ultra uses the same body as the others but adds a much larger HEPA filter under a humped hinged lid.
Basically, the same reliable Electrolux cylinder as always...sheathed in high quality plastics...with improved motor.
Electrolux body molds have always been of a robust wall thickness and I don't recall ever seeing a cracked one because the formula they use has a flexible vinyl component same as GE's CYCOLAC..
What AERUS/Electrolux has done runs contrary to modern business canon - abandoning the Renaissance, they returned to a form factor that served them well for decades, rather than jump on the latest fad wagon..
And no, they could not be saving $ using the old tooling - those dies & molds would be well worn out years ago.
At least they did away with the afterthought stick-on HEPA box of the last Renaissance.
I would like to add the first Renaissance with the blue trim to my collection some day - I like the smooth Typhoon submarine looks.
Dave - Electrolux first and foremost.
aeoliandave
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No need to over-engineer to impress - simple effective integrated true HEPA filtration.
