My New Aerus Vacuums

[GM1982]

Any ideas of when Aerus might roll out the new uprights? I am not sure if I should just hold onto this Guardian, be patient and deal with the shortcomings, or just go start browsing the Riccar Line.

 

[luxman107]

Dan, I would love to see your collection some time. I grew up in NJ but have not been there in over 30 years

 

[luxman107]

Btw, don't sell them Dan, that has got to be one of the best collections of backs ever. If you do I could be interested in a lux or 2

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Mike

if you ever get to this area you should stop by people would be amazed seeing my collection . Most Every vacuum was purchased brand new no trash finds at all I cant do that anymore . When I was young trash vacuums were like brand new with broken belts .

 

[luxman107]

I just may take you up on that sometime Dan thanks

 

[electromatik]

Thanks 4 your responses luxman, and yes that metallic section on top of the PN was what I meant. On Aerus' website, the entire PN is black, there is no metallic coloring on it, and "Lux the original since 1924" is on the small outcropping. I just wondered which it will eventually be.

 

[luxman107]

Good eye Christopher, I did not even notice the difference until you bought it up here.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

The Stainless

plate on the powernozzle is a nice touch instead of it being plain .

 

[lunchboxsean]

Boy that thing is pretty

No offense, but Aerus hasn't exactly done much in styling in some time... I'm glad they finally updated the styling of the cannister, though I'm disappointed that they have yet to address that of the power nozzle or the uprights.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

The Power Nozzle

has been redesigned and now features LED`s .They are know for the "L" shaped PN theres not too much you can do with it .

The Upright is up for a change also . The entire line will be reworked .

 

[williamr1248]

My new Aerus vacuums

The 2 things I was hoping Aerus would fix or improve was to make the power nozzle quieter and redesign it so it would stand up by itself. I don't like the PARK feature on the machine. My new Miele has that same feature and I just don't care for that or the fact that the tools are under the plastic lid (like my Electrolux Epic 8000) as it forces you to bend over every time and be careful not to snap the plastic door. With all my Elctrolux's you have the power nozzle and clunky handle to mess with and it it always either falling on furniture or I am tripping over the wands.
I think I only own 2 machines that the power nozzle stands by itself. One is a Hoover Spirit canister with a quadraflex power nozzle and the other is my new Rainbow.
I sure like the looks of the new Lux so maybe in time they will update the power nozzle too.

 

[kirbyloverdan]

The noise

that the power nozzle makes is what they are known for . They have sounded that way ever since they made their very first power nozzle .

I personally dont think it`s that noisey I love the sound it is very unique to Aerus/Electrolux .

As far as the handle standing I never had a problem with it falling, I just set it in the upright position and it stays put . Maybe its just a skill of owning Aerus/Electrolux for many years that I am used to it .

I am quite pleased with everything about the new Aerus Platinum .

 

[countryguy]

I hated how the power nozzle on my 6500 and 9000 would not stay upright either unless it was placed in just a specific way. It had to be placed close to the canister otherwise the weight and tension of the hose would cause it to fall. The power nozzle base was not heavy enough and the power nozzle elbow did not lock. On the other hand, the power nozzle on my new Rainbow stands up no matter where it is placed in reference to the canister.

Gary

 

[smith]

Nice looking vacs, Dan!

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Thank you

David I love them !

 

[electromatik]

This might be an unusual desire, but I'd like to see a Platinum box and how it is packaged inside...

 

[luxman107]

I have no problem getting the power nozzle to stand. But I do use the park position on the new platinum now.

It's a great machine. I am thinking of getting a second one for our cabin and retiring the ten year old legacy.

 

[smith]

electromatik

If no one else posts pics of the box I will do it Monday.

 

[luxman107]

Sorry got my machine 2 months ago and got rid of the box.

 

[smith]

pics

also if you want any other pics post here and I will get them for you as well when I get to the store Monday .