My New Aerus Vacuums

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Mark

I agree, it is a crying shame that the so-called Electroluxes found in big box stores are nothing even close to the original Electrolux vacuums from yesteryear...I too have had to explain to many family and friends that they are NOT the real thing and won't last 20+ years like their original ones did!

If you've not had a chance to see one in person, I would highly recommend going to a vac shop that has one and trying it out...I was SO impressed with the one I got to play with in October! They are super quiet and have as much if not more suction than a central vac has! I have been drooling for one ever since!
 
Hi mark,
The tools kind of store on board with an attachment to the wand like the lux ultra, not on the canister itself like the legacy.
 
Dan, do you know what is going on with the Guardian Ultra canister?? I thought it was discontinued, due to the Guardian Platinum coming out, but yet it is still showing up on the Aerus website. What gives?? WHY would they keep producing it when they already have the Legacy & Classic as lower-tier models?

Rob
 
Rob,

They are toying with getting rid of the Classic or the Legacy. I think it will be the classic according to my guy who owns my local Aerus store .

The Guardian Ultra is a big hit which I find hard to belive . I own one and was
shocked how full my bag was when I replaced it for the first time .

I thought it was just an OK vacuum until I replaced the bag . People love it because it is light weight and simple to use .

Dan
 
Dan, have you ever had to empty the bag on your platinum yet. I found it to get really packed too before the change bag light comes on. We have a German shepherd so we go through a bag about very third week.
 
Mike

not yet as I only used it once and put it back into the box .

I use my Guardian uprights and those bags get packed full also .

I just used the new Upright today as I retired my Blue and white the previous model Guardian because the new one is more peowerful.

I find everytime they bring out a new Upright they ad more power to them which you can really notice .
 
I have NEVER had my Epic 6500 shut off on its own. I always changed the bag WAY before even close to being packed. I don't think I've ever owned a bagged vacuum that I let the bag get to the state of being packed. And that dial on the top, not sure if it even really does anything. I can't tell.
 
Thank you

Phillip I love Quality vacuums and collect mainly high end Vacuums .

Just like my cars I drive their moto is "When Only The Best Will Do" and "The Best Or Nothing "
I feel that way about my vacuum cleaners I choose to collect .

I haven`t purchased a big box Vacuum in years , I wish they would improve them but
I have heard Hoover is on it`s way back to Quality Vacuums I sure hope so as I LOVE my Convertibles , Decades , Supremecy`s , Dial A Matics , Concepts , Elites and Legacy`s ect .[this post was last edited: 1/10/2013-00:09]
 
The platinum with its P bag does get that solid brick look and feel like all the C bag canisters when full.

Mark, the dial on the lux vacuum does effect how full it lets the bag get before they automatically shut off. The new platinum does not have an adjust dial or as they called them on the old metal canisters,"retard" dial. If u turn it all the way to the right the bag will be less full when it automatically shuts off and the bag indicator light comes on.
 
My New Aerus Vacuums

Dan,
Thanks for posting the information on the new Aerus!
It sure looks like an improvement over the last machine. We have lost our Aerus store in Indianapolis. I sure hope they have not waited too late for the new machine to come out. I would not be comfortabel buying one when we do not even have an Aerus store in the area.
Your machine looks great! It would be hard for me to go back to the bag vacuum after having the new Rainbow.
I agree with Mark in that with my recent Lux machines,the automatic control seemed to be worthless unless yo want to leave the bag in the machine until it is packed and I do not want to store the filth for weeks.
Thanks so much for the pictures and keep us informed of it's performance as you have had a chance to use it. It looks beautiful in the picture!
 
Hey KirbyLoverdan

I have the Guardian Upright for almost two years now, I like it, but don't love it. My complaints are with the separate tools, dated design, and some air leaks out of the bottom near the duct. (Does it emit any particles back into the air? Is it sealed?) Always wondered about this... Also, do you know if Aerus is coming out with a new upright? Your new canister looks nice, much improved than what was being offered..... I think one of the challenges is Aerus needs to get its name out there! period! I live on Long Island and we have just about three dealers here, the rest closed down over the years, but very pushy and sleezy store owners, make for a bad sales experience, that's why Aerus has not seen my repeat business. Ive been contemplating a switch to Miele or Riccar, but not making any rushed decisions yet. Would like to see what will be rolling out. The Platinum aside, I find the rest of their line up not as quite or refined as a Miele or Riccar
 
Also, in Long Island, not sure how New Jersey is, but they sell Miele very well here. The vacuum stores stock them three times over any other brand. Riccar and Simplicity with a decent line up is hard to find as well. Many of the stores are not that pleasant to shop and demo in either...very shanty! I don't know if its just Long Island people or the demand for premiums vacuums is not here. How lucrative is it to open a retail store?
 
It looks like the hose handle is slightly shorter on the Guardian Platinum than it was on the previous models? It still looks bulky however. I had a 6500 and a 9000 and I hated the bulky handle and wands. They were great if all you wanted to do was vacuum the rugs or floor but for above the floor cleaning it was just too bulky and heavy to use so I ended up getting rid of both of them. Otherwise I like Electrolux a lot. Is the Platinum any quieter?

Gary
 
George & Gary

The Upright is not sealed so unless you have major alergies it holds the dust pretty good I know the first generation HEPA filters didn`t fit properly as the new one fits and is sealed to the machine .

They are in the process of bringing out a new upright no news at
all about that .

The seperate tools do not bother me at all I guess owning uprights and canisters I use the canister for the tools and carpets and upright just for the carpets .

The handle is close to the old one just a bit thinner and lighter it`s the same set up on the Tri Star their other company .

I happen to like the wands they work for me because I like taking one section to clean stairs and furniture .

The Platnium is very quiet I think it`s quieter than a Miele .

Owning a store is very time consuming and can be a money maker but in my area they dont care about quality when WalMart sells a $29.00 vacuum thats all they care about . Thats why I closed my store and I sell on Ebay where people know Quality .

I know about NY vacuum shops a friend used to be Electrolux`s best sales man from Long Island and if you walked into his shop you walked out with a brand new Electrolux . It`s all about the $$$ and how many they can sell per day .
 
I am a HUGE fan of the Aerus Electrolux Uprights. I have an Epic 3500 SR (the dark gray model) and it is my favorite upright to use. Lightweight, good suction, great brush roll. Its the triple threat! And its so easy to go from rugs to bare floors, and the Sidekick, well it just puts air powered hand tools to shame. If I didn't love Kirbys so much, I would only have Electrolux!

I would just love to have the new all white model! Maybe I'll be able to score a deal when they debut the new upright.

I'm imagining the new upright as the next evolution of the discovery design, black with the stainless steel. I bet its going to be a real looker!
 
I'm hoping to buy the Guardian Platinum & Classic canisters & Guardian upright soon.

Currently, I own a G, L, two 1205s (might also get a 3rd 1205 & a XXX) a B-8 shampooer/polisher/scrubber (1205-era) a Diplomat & a Super J.

I just can't be without Aerus/Electrolux! They are my family favorites & everyone loves Electrolux (Aerus) products.

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