My New Aerus Vacuums
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electromatik
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I really don't think you can GM1982... If you own the present white Guardian as I believe you do? I believe it had another type of bulb just like the old uprights. It isn't a LED, but they claimed it was a super longlife bulb. I believe at one time Electrolux used halogen bulbs. I don't think there is any way to realistically change it as the wiring, socketing, and entire housing must be changed. I'll bet the new Platinum upright will have a LED headlight.
electromatik
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Utahprideboy's pictures show that Aerus may have no choice but to switch to another material for bags. The suction power of the motors is seemingly getting too strong for the paper based bags to withstand. I hate to see it happen, because most synthetic/cloth type bags are quite a bit more expensive while Aerus bags were cheap.
filterqueenman
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Congrats Dan
Love the look of your new Machine and look forward to hearing your evaluation after using it sometime. Best of luck in your new endeavor; nice to have someone on the "inside" to give us the scoop! Thanks again for sharing!
Love the look of your new Machine and look forward to hearing your evaluation after using it sometime. Best of luck in your new endeavor; nice to have someone on the "inside" to give us the scoop! Thanks again for sharing!
kirbyloverdan
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Christopher
did you not read what I have said ?
My Aerus Platinum bags are NOT leaking it was a bad run of bags that were sent with the vacuum itself .
Thank you Doug I love this new Aerus and hope I love my job also time will tell .
did you not read what I have said ?
My Aerus Platinum bags are NOT leaking it was a bad run of bags that were sent with the vacuum itself .
Thank you Doug I love this new Aerus and hope I love my job also time will tell .
electromatik
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Yes kirbyloverdan I read it. He isn't the first one I've read that from though. The same complaint was lodged against the Guardian Ultra here and elsewhere. I just try to take what everyone says into account in order to remain objective. 
kirbyloverdan
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I own
Two Guardian Ultras one first edition with regular headlight and one last edition with led headlights redesigned powernozzle and none had leaking or broken bags .
Two Guardian Ultras one first edition with regular headlight and one last edition with led headlights redesigned powernozzle and none had leaking or broken bags .
electromatik
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Really luxman? Then that's enough for me to not worry about it. Unlike most, I love the Home Solutions bags.
kirbyloverdan
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I just
changed the bag in my Guardian Ultra because the light finally came on . I took the bag out it weighed a ton and was packed . The machine still had a ton of suction I was in shock . I weighed it and it weighed 9.6 pounds where in the H@$$ did all that dirt come from ? I just took a damp paper towel to wipe inside the bag compartment and the towel was spotless no dust using the genuine bags . I have had this machine for two years an never changed the hepa filter it's still Snow White . I am now going to give this to my sister because she's tired of her upright Guardian and like this Ultra .
changed the bag in my Guardian Ultra because the light finally came on . I took the bag out it weighed a ton and was packed . The machine still had a ton of suction I was in shock . I weighed it and it weighed 9.6 pounds where in the H@$$ did all that dirt come from ? I just took a damp paper towel to wipe inside the bag compartment and the towel was spotless no dust using the genuine bags . I have had this machine for two years an never changed the hepa filter it's still Snow White . I am now going to give this to my sister because she's tired of her upright Guardian and like this Ultra .
maybe i will
i am thinking i will try a new box of bags as the ones i had were the ones that came with my machine! i do have to admit i do like the synthetic bags as i think they maintain suction longer and filter better! They are still worth a try! I Hate glueing bags! as i think its a cheep thing to do!
i am thinking i will try a new box of bags as the ones i had were the ones that came with my machine! i do have to admit i do like the synthetic bags as i think they maintain suction longer and filter better! They are still worth a try! I Hate glueing bags! as i think its a cheep thing to do!
Funeral director
i didn't know they had a new cover for the platinum as in my video i mention how i don't like the vents on the top cover because they match the guardian ultra not the Platinum! i am kinda nervous when i talk on there so i am sure there are a lot of mistakes when i am talking! also for guys waiting on wands, there are vacuum dealers that have tristar wands that are used that would work as they are the same and the same color! they would be cheeper than a new set!
i didn't know they had a new cover for the platinum as in my video i mention how i don't like the vents on the top cover because they match the guardian ultra not the Platinum! i am kinda nervous when i talk on there so i am sure there are a lot of mistakes when i am talking! also for guys waiting on wands, there are vacuum dealers that have tristar wands that are used that would work as they are the same and the same color! they would be cheeper than a new set!
gsheen
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Hey Dan Congratulations on your new Aerus
I know how much you like them.
I hope it gives you many years of trouble free service.
I know how much you like them.
I hope it gives you many years of trouble free service.
kirbyloverdan
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Thank you
Gareth ,
You guys have had this machine for years huh ? Is it a Lux Intelligence there ?
I do love this machine I am glad Aerus finally brought it to the USA !
Dan
Gareth ,
You guys have had this machine for years huh ? Is it a Lux Intelligence there ?
I do love this machine I am glad Aerus finally brought it to the USA !
Dan
electromatik
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I love the Home Solutions bags! It's my understanding they are a new form of paper mixed with fibers and provide excellent filtration. The truth is, Perfect bags are made in China and are not subjected to the U.S. Dept. of Energy specs. In fact, there is no U.S. govt. agency that regulates HEPA outside of the Dept. of Energy. Vacuum cleaners can "decide" to call thier bags, filters, and machines "HEPA" even if they fall short of the Dept. of Energy's regulations. There is no law that says they must conform, but many manufacturers do have thier equipment tested to make sure it does. Vacuum bags claiming "HEPA" filtration can redefine it to mean "Highly Effective Particulate Air" which falls short of govt. standards. Shady yes, but nonetheless true.
electromatik
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I never said this before but thank you funeraldirector for your "inside information" and commentary. It is so nice a vacuum fanatic has access to the top man and listens to the input of an Aerus fan. They will tweak this machine to be sure, and I cannot wait. What would be so wonderful would be a dry crystal carpet/rug cleaner attachment like they used to have since the Platinum's power nozzle can run without the tank being on. What a fabulous money's worth that would be.
Hmmm, govacuum.com say's wrong!
Post# 215902, Reply# 235 1/25/2013 at 23:50 by electromatik (NC, USA) posts: 96
Yeah it is funny at times, but I personally have NEVER claimed any brand was the "best" because best is subjective. Other people here do it all the time however. The truth is though, some brands really ARE better than others. In terms of build quality, longevity, and performance there are few brands that truly stand out. You really cannot objectively say that a Shark can beat a Kirby in quality. It is just not so. I will state that price doesn't "always" guarantee "best" performance. Sebo is a great example. Miele and several other brands sent thier vacuums to IBR labs in Germany for testing and they all were far worse than Miele in emissions. Sebo was the worst, with 15,000,000 particles per minute. You can say Miele paid for them to say it, but the lab had no interest in doing so. They weren't gaining anything by saying Miele was best. I for one believe thier tests because they were subjected to rigorous scientific standards and thier methods and results were repeated and given to the public. Sometimes you don't get what you pay for, but usually you do.
Go watch the Sebo video on www.govacuum.com and they put the meter on the Sebo exhaust and it's 0 particulates. Just saying.
Post# 215902, Reply# 235 1/25/2013 at 23:50 by electromatik (NC, USA) posts: 96
Yeah it is funny at times, but I personally have NEVER claimed any brand was the "best" because best is subjective. Other people here do it all the time however. The truth is though, some brands really ARE better than others. In terms of build quality, longevity, and performance there are few brands that truly stand out. You really cannot objectively say that a Shark can beat a Kirby in quality. It is just not so. I will state that price doesn't "always" guarantee "best" performance. Sebo is a great example. Miele and several other brands sent thier vacuums to IBR labs in Germany for testing and they all were far worse than Miele in emissions. Sebo was the worst, with 15,000,000 particles per minute. You can say Miele paid for them to say it, but the lab had no interest in doing so. They weren't gaining anything by saying Miele was best. I for one believe thier tests because they were subjected to rigorous scientific standards and thier methods and results were repeated and given to the public. Sometimes you don't get what you pay for, but usually you do.
Go watch the Sebo video on www.govacuum.com and they put the meter on the Sebo exhaust and it's 0 particulates. Just saying.
electromatik
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Govacuum.com is SELLING Sebo machines. I'm sure they WOULD say that. Do they show any dirt in the bag as they measure? IBR disclosed thier results...
http://www.achooallergy.com/blog/miele-vacuum-filtration/
http://www.achooallergy.com/blog/miele-vacuum-filtration/
funeraldirector
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Guardian Platinum
UtahprideBoy,
As soon as I come up with a part number for the top cover I'll get it out here. Tony said yesterday it is avail along with black matching wands just has no number attached to it. Love the stainless sticker on mine, hate the smooth top and a zillion round holes that do a lousy job of muffling the noise. I believe the new one is exactly the same texture finish as the Legacy with the groove for the LED light. At least the vents will match the tank. Your video convinced me to buy and I thought it was well done.
I wish I had an iPhone so you guys could see my HEPA filter. About three actual bags and it looks like I dumped two tsp's of Nestle chocolate powder on it. Enough dirt in the bag housing so I had to wipe it out with a damp cloth. It looks like dust from the Kirby Lavender suds I use in my FloorPro. The President of Aerus said they want to continue with the blue bags because of the cost to the end user. Definitely a good selling point comparing it to Miele. Remember all of us here are fussy. The average consumer won't be able to see the difference between these bags and Iota or cloth.
electromatik,
You are very welcome. I think you will see some changes as time goes on. I am pushing for the Sebo ET-1 as a smaller nozzle option since the power of the unit and a GOOD 12" nozzle with commercial components and telescopic wand would be popular. The Lux Omniflo is an old nozzle they are currently working on an update for it so it matches the quality of the Platinum in build, performance, and noise. I have been talking with their head engineer about this machine since 2003 and the Lux 1 Royal. I am definitely looking forward to the new upright said to be here in April. I wonder if the new power nozzle will premiere with that machine? Hopefully Dan will know more soon and can keep everyone informed.
Brian
UtahprideBoy,
As soon as I come up with a part number for the top cover I'll get it out here. Tony said yesterday it is avail along with black matching wands just has no number attached to it. Love the stainless sticker on mine, hate the smooth top and a zillion round holes that do a lousy job of muffling the noise. I believe the new one is exactly the same texture finish as the Legacy with the groove for the LED light. At least the vents will match the tank. Your video convinced me to buy and I thought it was well done.
I wish I had an iPhone so you guys could see my HEPA filter. About three actual bags and it looks like I dumped two tsp's of Nestle chocolate powder on it. Enough dirt in the bag housing so I had to wipe it out with a damp cloth. It looks like dust from the Kirby Lavender suds I use in my FloorPro. The President of Aerus said they want to continue with the blue bags because of the cost to the end user. Definitely a good selling point comparing it to Miele. Remember all of us here are fussy. The average consumer won't be able to see the difference between these bags and Iota or cloth.
electromatik,
You are very welcome. I think you will see some changes as time goes on. I am pushing for the Sebo ET-1 as a smaller nozzle option since the power of the unit and a GOOD 12" nozzle with commercial components and telescopic wand would be popular. The Lux Omniflo is an old nozzle they are currently working on an update for it so it matches the quality of the Platinum in build, performance, and noise. I have been talking with their head engineer about this machine since 2003 and the Lux 1 Royal. I am definitely looking forward to the new upright said to be here in April. I wonder if the new power nozzle will premiere with that machine? Hopefully Dan will know more soon and can keep everyone informed.
Brian
