My New Aerus Vacuums

[cue003]

I am sure the platinum is on the top of its game but I don't think I would trade the miele in for it. . I did cross shop the miele with the platinum however the store/dealer experience didn't leave a good impression at all with the Mrs so it got removed from the list. I still plan to revisit and see it closer up.

 

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I would live to have or borrow a platinum for a week or two to use in our home for a true comparison against the Miele.

That 15 year warranty is nice.

 

[georgect]

Anything is better than Miele...

Even though I don't own a Platinum I can say for sure they are better then the Miele Capricorn.

On another note I hear from a source that the Riccar should be coming out with new canisters by the end of the year (I so hope).

 

[GM1982]

Anything is better than a Miele, no that's your opinion. I would take a Miele over many machines out there.... people also love Miele, there a tons of online reviews of satisfied customers. I hardly see any on Aerus, nor do many people out there know what Aerus is yet....I have family members who love them and haven't had any problems with them. Larger and customizable tools are available. There are features that Miele offers that Aerus does not and vise versa.

Remember it has only been until recently that Aerus stepped up with the Platinum. Miele has been around a very long time in Europe. Also, their in store/sale experience and customer service is way better than Aerus. It seems many people are turned off by the high pressure used car salesman tactics done with in store or home demos of the Aerus. They have been loosing customers and closing branches down, especially in my region. NY/NNJ & LI.

Again, for some of you, I own a Guardian upright and remaining hopeful and positive that Aerus makes a come back... I do like what they have to offer and the quality is becoming exceptional. Who else is offering a 15 year warranty?

 

[kirbyloverdan]

When I owned

My store and was a Miele dealer I converted my entire family into Miele owners .
Most of them had problems with their Mieles and they did not like Miele because of the short
Hoses and mini attachments . Yes I gave everyone the larger attachments but they didn't like the fact
that they had to store them in the closet and not on the machine or hose.
All were previous Aerus/Electrolux owners and all have returned to Aerus .

Aerus has for a long time offered long warrantys on their TOL canisters
some 25 years . Seems like the sales bullies are in the upper East coast
because like I have said here salespeople couldn't be nicer and their is
never any pressure . That's why they make so many brands of vacuums to
please everyone .

Dan

 

[GM1982]

I think the older Miele's up until only a few years ago, did have some problems. I think they actually went the way of China for while on some of their line. I think most of the line today is fairly solid. Aerus has had issues with their product line as well. I told you about the air leakage on the Upright and Lux Legacy. The neck of the power nozzle breaks over time. Nothing is flawless. But I try and give each brand a fair go around. Dan, you on the other hand will discount any problems on an Aerus, just because yours or your family members doesn't leak air. The hose on the Aerus is 7" and Miele 6" one foot is really that much bigger? Id like to see an 8 or 9 foot hose. no one makes that. We can keep playing red sox vs Yankees here though... or better yet Mets vs Phillies. ha

 

[thermokid]

Aerus or Miele

I have always had good service and good luck with the aerus products. Of course most of the time it has been Electrolux not Aerus.I have a Miele Capricorn and the only things I don't like about it is the cord and the hose is to short. But this new Aerus Platinum is Fantastic. I will use it all the time now when I need a canister, and I will quit using my Aerus Gaurdian. Electrolux (Aerus) products have always been my favorite canisters ever since I was a little boy when I would ride my mom's Electrolux Automatic G around the house. It took a beating from us kids riding it down the basement stairs. And 53 years later it still runs and looks like a dream.. I hope the new Platinum lasts that long, of course I will probably be in the bone yard long before it is.LOL Dan

 

[cc]

One thing to remember about Aerus as well, if you have a bad experience with a person, don't buy from that person. There are many great Aerus people out there who will answer all your questions, and ship you a unit for free. Also, my Miele is a fine vac, but has had issues. If you listen to people who know, like people who owned shops and worked on them, the mieles have many problems. I believe Miele to be a top brand, but not the best of the best. Just my 2 cents.

 

[mark40511]

Question:

For someone who vacuums a relatively clean house everyday, what would the operating cost be for this machine - bags, filters, ect. I know it depends, but how often would these typically have to be replaced.

For example: My Epic 6500 says to change the after filter after every six bag changes.....and the after filters are cheap.

This thing looks like is has way more filters to keep buying.....Is it expensive to upkeep?

 

[GM1982]

Yes, it has more filters and they are expensive. a bag and two hepa filters... I tried the platinum out and think its awesome, but I didn't jump to buy it because I am awaiting to see the supposedly new upright. I also did not like that you still cannot collapse the wands. I only have a 1500 sq ft condo and it would be annoying to maneuver that machine through my the hallways and storage- its too big. I'm not really a canister person. Miele canisters I find to be very easy to use and not so large and tank like. I would probably go for a platinum if I had a 5 br ranch or colonial with more than 50% wood floor

 

[kirbyloverdan]

George

Aerus has problems but the ones owned by my family and myself have been problem free as the Mieles owned by your family are . The newest Mieles we owned were the Capricorns and S7 uprights . When I owned my store Mieles were brought back for many problems. I am sorry my upright is not leaking air .

The Guardian hose is 7`8" or 20 inches longer than Miele thats a lot when using a canister .

Mark ,
The HEPA behind the bag should be replaced once a year and the after motor HEPA according to Areus should be a lifetime . I will change mine every 5 years or so .
The Filters are no more expensive than Miele . They are around $49.00 same as Mieles bags are cheaper than Miele $38.49 for 24 bags .

Dan

 

[luxman107]

Have anybody filled up one of the newer bags yet? Just got my new batch on Thursday that lux bought out to my home for free along with a new after bag hepa filter. . So far so good. Absolutely no sign of leakage .

 

[kirbyloverdan]

Mike

I am still waiting for my bags they are being shipped from Aerus along with my HEPA I will keep you posted . Thats good to hear the new ones dont leak .

Dan

 

[funeraldirector]

Thicker Platinum Bags

Mike and Dan,

My HEPA was replaced Friday and have used the new thicker bags only once. Mine were splitting in thee back and when I took the filter out in my garage and hit it with the air compressor, there was a ton of dirt in it but never leaked through. The new bags are much thicker and definitely better quality. Mine has a stain on the new HEPA and a little dust on it after only one run. I'm thinking Kirby Suds residue from the FloorPro is what that is. I can definitely live with this since the bags are not $6-$7.00 ea. I was surprised how thick the new Miele bags are compared to mine when I had the Silver Moon and they had problems with dust leakage in the early days of the diaper bag.

As far as the new miele UniqQ, I liked it when I looked it over yesterday. I like the wands and the 236 nozzle is quiet and pulls itself along on various carpet types. The vac is quiet but not like the Platinum (still that rushing air in your face sound like the original Guardian) and the stiff gray plastic hose makes it look cheap. I thought they were all brown? This one was a metallic gray with metal buttons. Not real crazy about the velvet "antlers" around the side and the "toys" inside the velvet compartment. The twister floor tool is cheap when compared to the one on the Guardian Platinum. However, It looks like they did lighten it up around three pounds. I was also put off by the numerous tiny buttons on the hose handle (small like the tools) and the clunky feel. There are some here that complain about the bulky hose handle and wands on the Lux. The diameter of the telescoping wand and hose handle on the Miele is just as bad. I think this is a nice vacuum but the others in the S8 series offer a better value dollar for dollar.

Brian

 

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@Brian,

Completely agree... the Miele Uniq is not worth it for the features. That is a ton more to pay for some velvet and a longer warranty vs the next "level" down which is the Marin. You can get the same setup, minus buttons on the hose for all settings and save $400+.

 

[luxman107]

Thanks Dan and Brian. There is a definite difference in the thickness of the new lux bags.
The old bags got 2 or 3 small pin holes in the bottom of it that rhe dust and dirt was pulled through. You could also see dog hair being pulled through other parts of the old bag. So far none of this at all on the new ones.

 

[eluxca]

I have had a Platinum 10 days now

I wanted to have some time with the vacuum before I made comments about it, so that it might be grounded in experience rather than first impressions. A Miele Aquarius, the S5 model under the Capricorn, has been the daily machine since I bought it early 2008. It replaced a White Pearl after the motor went south. I began looking for a new vac a year after moving into a large mid-50's ranch style home. The rooms are big and the outlets are fewer than you would find in a new home. The Miele became a chore to use due always running out of cord, and I have never really liked the price of the bags.

After hearing positive comments about the Platinum, I decided to buy one. Both my local branches were out of machines, so I contacted David Smith in Winston Salem and bought one. He is an asset to Aerus, very pleasant to deal with! My experience has been very positive: solid construction, quality attachments, best gas pump hose out there, powerful suction (maybe too much for my needs), and excellent emissions. This is the only vacuum beside the Rainbow that does not cause my sinuses to act up.

Our house is 95% hardwood flooring so the power nozzle doesn't get a workout, but it performs well on the two Turkish rugs we have. I bought a 16" commercial horsehair floor brush that works nicely. You have to use the dusting brush adapter to make it work. It is more efficient for my purposes than the old style flip over floor tool.

The only deterent would be the leaking dust bags - I have only used the revised style in my machine and the filter is getting dusty. I don't think it is the paper leaking, but it is the disk or collar deforming under suction and allowing dust to escape. An official response from Aerus said as much. I believe that they will come up with a remedy to it. At any rate, no dust will make it through the HEPA filter into the motor, and I am satisfied with that.

Even though it is hard to get it all right on a first-run machine, Aerus has a winner in the Platinum. I don't find its shortcomings outweigh its advantages and I consider it an excellent machine. It won't make me sell the Aquarius, though. I will still use it on occasion...

 

[kirbyultimateg]

I have a question. Would the PN brushroll with the green bristles work on the uprights? Thanks.

 

[kirbyultimateg]

When will Aerus Electrolux come out with a self propelled upright to compete with Kirby and Hoover? Aerus Electrolux already has a 8 pound upright to compete with Oreck and Riccar and Simplicity. Thanks.

 

[pr-21]

That makes sense to me....

I noticed on the Lux Guardian Platinum, that they did away with the rubber gasket around the tube that goes into the bag. I wondered why they took it away. I am sure this rubber gasket covered the entire hole on the previous models. The new bags are thicker, but if they would add that rubber gasket back, it could be a quick fix. I just measured the tube on an older lux and it is almost 1 1/2 inches wide, the tube on the Lux Guardian is shorter and wider 1 3/4 inches. John you may be onto something. I will watch mine closer. I do have the newer bags.


PR-21
Bud Mattingly