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My New Aerus Vacuums - Part 2 |
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Post# 224100   3/18/2013 at 09:19 (4,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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This the continuation of Thread Number 19290 as the original thread is getting quite long.
And happy thread 20,000 Vacuumland! |
Post# 224103 , Reply# 1   3/18/2013 at 09:21 (4,028 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 224106 , Reply# 2   3/18/2013 at 09:38 (4,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 224108 , Reply# 3   3/18/2013 at 09:41 (4,028 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City)   |   | |
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Post# 224111 , Reply# 4   3/18/2013 at 10:01 (4,028 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224121 , Reply# 6   3/18/2013 at 10:48 (4,028 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Aerus guy says this machine is taking off he has people calling him for demo/sales
I was the very first to purchase mine from him he had just picked them up the day I called him for mine and he was shocked I knew about it . It is going to be built in Virginia very soon mostly because of the Euro exchange rate but also they want to build it here to keep with the made in USA that Aerus is known for . I am looking forward to the new power nozzle and will be buying it once it is released if not just buy another Platinum . Dan |
Post# 224130 , Reply# 7   3/18/2013 at 11:22 (4,028 days old) by Unimatic1140 (Minneapolis)   |   | |
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Post# 224149 , Reply# 8   3/18/2013 at 13:11 (4,028 days old) by GM1982 ()   |   | |
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One of the most active threads... cool... cant wait to see what the new upright is about- someone here has to know something by now. |
Post# 224163 , Reply# 10   3/18/2013 at 15:06 (4,028 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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I am sorry. Having iPad problems again... That is suppose to be, my Aerus guy says the same thing. Sales are far ahead of what they projected. |
Post# 224164 , Reply# 11   3/18/2013 at 15:12 (4,028 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224169 , Reply# 12   3/18/2013 at 15:52 (4,028 days old) by cc (louisiana)   |   | |
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The upright can generate this much interest- wow - They really will be back on the map! Thanks for all the good info Dan, keep it coming. |
Post# 224187 , Reply# 13   3/18/2013 at 19:06 (4,028 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224188 , Reply# 14   3/18/2013 at 19:39 (4,028 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Does the platinums that come out now have the new board that turns the PN off when you turn the main machine off ? |
Post# 224191 , Reply# 15   3/18/2013 at 19:56 (4,028 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224194 , Reply# 16   3/18/2013 at 20:27 (4,028 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Thanks Dan. Not worried at all about them standing behind their products.. They always have before. |
Post# 224242 , Reply# 19   3/19/2013 at 08:06 (4,027 days old) by cue003 (S. FL, USA. )   |   | |
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Dan, please let us know what type of feedback you get from your contacts on fixing/upgrading the power nozzle on/off issue. Thx |
Post# 224246 , Reply# 20   3/19/2013 at 09:12 (4,027 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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you are so right they never really left its just that this Platinum is the modern day Renny . I didn`t like my Ultra`s until I forgot about the bag and when it was time to change it WOW it was packed and weighed a ton that changed my mind and not once did the suction diminish .I have loved Aerus for years and have purchased over 100 for friends and family members. My favorite vacuum is Kirby but I consider it a vacuum that I and Vacuum collectors love and a select few but my second favorite is Aerus which is the machine I feel is the BEST machine for everyone that's why I purchase them for everyone . I have purchased a Kirby for my mom and sister and they both didn't like the bulky heavy Kirby`s .
Curtis , as soon as I call them I will let everyone know . Dan |
Post# 224409 , Reply# 22   3/20/2013 at 11:36 (4,026 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224467 , Reply# 24   3/20/2013 at 18:49 (4,026 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224470 , Reply# 25   3/20/2013 at 19:04 (4,026 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 224800 , Reply# 27   3/23/2013 at 10:36 (4,023 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224835 , Reply# 29   3/23/2013 at 15:05 (4,023 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Wow that PN doesn't sound right with a color that doesn't match ?
I am going to call my Rainbow guy and find out about the new PN and am gonna have to buy it so I will let you guys know and post it as soon as I get it . Thanks for the updates Brian I hope they get this platinum fixed I love mine its an awesome vacuum . Dan |
Post# 224846 , Reply# 30   3/23/2013 at 16:06 (4,023 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Will the newer platinum machines come automatically with the new PN.? Not sure if I like the idea of an unmatching color either. |
Post# 224847 , Reply# 31   3/23/2013 at 16:09 (4,023 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Do any of you hi tech guys know how to add a link on this thread to the original thread Dan started. ? |
Post# 224860 , Reply# 33   3/23/2013 at 17:35 (4,023 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 224899 , Reply# 34   3/23/2013 at 20:07 (4,023 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Thanks Brian and Dan |
Post# 224901 , Reply# 35   3/23/2013 at 20:11 (4,023 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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I got two additional wands from tristar that are exactly the same as the platinum wands. My local guy got me and extra combo dust tool and adapter. I am sure they will catch up on the parts backlog soon. |
Post# 225095 , Reply# 38   3/25/2013 at 14:24 (4,021 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Well, I must say I do like this new Aerus Platinum, & am tempted to buy one. It looks like an awesome cleaner!! Having said that, I am gonna wait a year or two until they resolve the issues they are having....namely the hose contacts, leaky bags, PN cover being offcolor, etc. I agree that this Platinum, although good, is a "lemon" to some degree like the Renny was at first.
As to the issue of bags & filtration, I agree with most here that the HEPA Cloth bags for the Sauber Intelligence would be overkill to bring them here. It already has a HEPA filter before & after the motor, & is a sealed system....how much more do you need?! The only issue now is making sure the bags don't leak so much dust it shortens the life of the pre-motor HEPA filter. As for the paper Home Solutions bags, though, I would like to see some improvements to their bags in general. One thing I have noticed that is a problem with Aerus-Electrolux bags is the blue sealing strip that holds them together in the back. What I have found over the years, whether using the yellow GermGrabber bags, blue Home Solutions bags, or DVC Multi-Filter 4 ply bags, is that there is at least 2 or 3 in a 12-pack of bags where the sealing strip fails & the bag breaks in the back. For this reason, I only use the Perfect or JohnnyVac HEPA Cloth bags in my Luxes with no afterfilter, like my Grand Marquise, or I use the Arm & Hammer "C" bags from WalMart in machines I use paper bags in, as they are folded over & glued in back like conventional bags are made. As to the bags failing on the Platinum, I have to wonder whether the suction from the Platinum is too strong for the bags, & it is causing the sealing strip to fail prematurely. One way to find this out would be for Perfect Canister owners who use the paper bags to add their input here, seeing the suction is just as strong on them. Now, I have a question for Funeraldirector....what is up with the pre-motor HEPA filter?? On the YouTube videos I have seen for the Sauber Intelligence, it says this filter is a Washable HEPA filter....yet the Aerus Platinum is suggesting it be replaced, & says every 6 months or whenever the change filter light comes on. So, is it designed to be washed, dried & replaced in the cleaner, or is it a disposable HEPA filter? And WHY would they not make it a Washable HEPA filter for the North American market if they already have a disposable Sealed True HEPA filter in the back? Seems a bit overkill to have TWO disposable HEPA filters in one vacuum. Rob |
Post# 225184 , Reply# 43   3/26/2013 at 13:15 (4,020 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Great update Cliff. I also like the auto mode especially with above the floor cleaning. Floors especially the carpet I use max. |
Post# 225188 , Reply# 44   3/26/2013 at 13:22 (4,020 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Great update Cliff. I also like the auto mode especially with above the floor cleaning. Floors especially the carpet I use max. |
Post# 225194 , Reply# 45   3/26/2013 at 14:11 (4,020 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Wow, it doesn't affect your allergies at all? That's a true praise for a vacuum. With word of mouth spreading good news like that it will help it's sales for sure. Rifleman Ray on youtube owns an Aerus store in Richmond, Va. and he says he's selling them like crazy and people are raving about it. |
Post# 225202 , Reply# 47   3/26/2013 at 14:51 (4,020 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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I too have allergies and a cat. I use Flonase to keep from being stuffed. I love what I hear about it. It really seems like they have mastered filtration and maybe beaten Miele at it. LOL |
Post# 225204 , Reply# 48   3/26/2013 at 14:56 (4,020 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Incidently, you guys won't believe what I read on the Sauber youtube page. Somebody was criticizing the Sauber (same as Platinum) by saying it looked like it was from the 80's and that Dyson was better looking because it looked like it was made in this century! Can you believe that??? Talk about an inability to see taste. LOL |
Post# 225229 , Reply# 49   3/26/2013 at 20:16 (4,020 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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guys I noticed a decrease in dust in my home its like I am using my Rainbow E Series Onyx as that was the only machine I could use before my Aerus Platinum and have so much less dust .
Its my busy season in Real Estate and I don't have time to use my Rainbow right now until the end of summer if things slow down which I don't see that happening yay more new high end vacuum and Car money :) Dan |
Post# 225230 , Reply# 50   3/26/2013 at 20:23 (4,020 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 225590 , Reply# 52   3/29/2013 at 18:32 (4,017 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Is this the newest style PN here? It looks like Lux went back to making the PN more "square" like the early Epic 6500SR instead of "rounded" like the current Legacy.
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Post# 225601 , Reply# 53   3/29/2013 at 19:33 (4,017 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 225611 , Reply# 54   3/29/2013 at 21:09 (4,017 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Thanks Brian. Any word on the fix for the power nozzle on off switch ? Thanks |
Post# 225615 , Reply# 55   3/29/2013 at 21:22 (4,017 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Hopefully the Platinum I buy has this style PN
Or would the PN look more like this one?
I wonder which one looks better of the two styles?
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Post# 225628 , Reply# 56   3/29/2013 at 23:08 (4,017 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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What was the reason lux switched the power nozzle on the platinum. ? |
Post# 225765 , Reply# 60   3/31/2013 at 00:47 (4,016 days old) by Vacshroom ()   |   | |
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Pic of cartidges |
Post# 225771 , Reply# 61   3/31/2013 at 04:00 (4,015 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Sharing. I am interested in the scent cartridges. Aerus told me they would not be available here for a few more months. That was about a week ago. Are the bags your using made of paper or are they the cloth type that we are seeing from places like France? A lot of us in the forum think the cloth type bags would take care of the bag leakage problem. Aerus has already made the bag collar thicker and was hoping that would take care of the problem. It did help, but when I change the bag, the bottom of the bag has some discoloration and a little residue is on the hepa, which leads me to believe they are still leaking to some extent.
Sincerely,
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Post# 225798 , Reply# 63   3/31/2013 at 09:09 (4,015 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 225806 , Reply# 64   3/31/2013 at 09:52 (4,015 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Thanks for sharing that story, now we see proof with out own eyes that those bags will leak also. Maybe it will help dispell the myth that "cloth" bags filter better, but I doubt it. People and vacuum stores promote that agenda with a ferocity you wouldn't believe. |
Post# 225810 , Reply# 65   3/31/2013 at 10:38 (4,015 days old) by cc (louisiana)   |   | |
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That certainly looks much worse than anything we have experienced ! I wonder if thats why the cloth type bags didn't make it over here? I do wish they would hurry up with the swissaroma. |
Post# 225820 , Reply# 66   3/31/2013 at 13:17 (4,015 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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if that isn`t proof that the loved cloth type bags aren't as good as most think I don't know what is .
That has never happened with the paper bags Aerus sells , wow I feel rather picky for the tiny amount of dust that was leaking from my bags . If that's how the cloth type bags filter I do NOT want Aerus to use those. Dan |
Post# 225852 , Reply# 67   3/31/2013 at 17:49 (4,015 days old) by piano_god (British Columbia, Canada)   |   | |
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There are many different melt blown polypropylene bags manufactured of various densities and techniques, just like those made of paper.
Now, to say all MBP bags leak because the Lux International/Sauber melt blown polypropylene bags leaked is unbelievably short-sighted. |
Post# 225853 , Reply# 68   3/31/2013 at 18:08 (4,015 days old) by gm1982 ()   |   | |
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For all around best filtering: (1) M D or B E A M C E N T R A L V A C (2) M I E L E (3) R I C C A R (4) A E R U S P L A T I N UM (5) S E B O |
Post# 225856 , Reply# 69   3/31/2013 at 18:37 (4,015 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Thanks for responding and I'm sorry I sounded that accusatory. I did not intend to state that all bags of one type or another leaked. My real intention was to state that "cloth" bags can also leak and are not universally guaranteed to be "better" as some seem to believe. Happy dirt sucking! |
Post# 225858 , Reply# 70   3/31/2013 at 18:50 (4,015 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Where did you get the idea that Riccar filters better than the Platinum? The Platinum is the same as the Lux model in Europe that has passed the strictest filtration standards of Europe and has bested every machine currently marketed. It's not likely any Riccar can beat it. |
Post# 225866 , Reply# 71   3/31/2013 at 20:40 (4,015 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Thanks very much for your input Wade. Great information. |
Post# 225880 , Reply# 72   3/31/2013 at 23:45 (4,015 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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One other machine that provides best filtration is a TriStar (esp. the A101 Series [EXL, MG1,MG2, MG3 & CS] models) I have no idea if Lux changed the PN design at all yet & if they will put back on the rubber gasket on the bag fill tube. |
Post# 225993 , Reply# 75   4/1/2013 at 16:56 (4,014 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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I still say those cloth type bags aren't all they are cracked up to be . They seem to filter well in uprights like Kirby or Oreck but in canisters as Miele and the Sauber they seem to leak .
It`s a mystery to me especially how much they leak in the Sauber the paper bags in the Aerus never leaked that much even with fine dirt I even repaired many with people who use carpet fresh and there was a tiny amount of dust in the canisters or uprights . Dan |
Post# 225994 , Reply# 76   4/1/2013 at 17:01 (4,014 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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I agree Dan.. From Wades report the cloth bags are not the answer. I also seriously doubt the Miele's leak any less. |
Post# 225997 , Reply# 77   4/1/2013 at 17:07 (4,014 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 226016 , Reply# 80   4/1/2013 at 18:37 (4,014 days old) by piano_god (British Columbia, Canada)   |   | |
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Could you please elaborate on what bags you say leaked, kirbyloverdan? Were those IntensiveClean, IntensiveClean Plus, HyClean or AirClean bags? |
Post# 226017 , Reply# 81   4/1/2013 at 18:47 (4,014 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Miele came out with the Hyclean Bags. The seal where the bag tube was not tight enough. It was corrected with the Air Clean Bags. My Miele's are spotless inside only using the AirClean Bags. Which in my opinion proves again that Aerus needs to put the rubber gasket back around the bag tube. Aerus are you listening?
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Post# 226019 , Reply# 82   4/1/2013 at 18:56 (4,014 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 226044 , Reply# 84   4/1/2013 at 22:49 (4,014 days old) by piano_god (British Columbia, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 226055 , Reply# 85   4/1/2013 at 23:54 (4,014 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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welcome Scott that's good because I always had to wash the machines to remove all the dust that built up in them . Their paper bags never leaked like the intensive clean and intensive clean plus bags .I had a customer made me order her the genuine Miele paper bags because they held dust better .
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Post# 226088 , Reply# 86   4/2/2013 at 09:49 (4,013 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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My main concerns are filtration first and cost second. As long as the dirt is being captured that's all I care about. Whether it be paper or cloth. A lower cost is pleasant to boot. Kirbyloverdan: that's a funny switch from the usual routine, switching from cloth to paper. LOL |
Post# 226239 , Reply# 87   4/3/2013 at 09:34 (4,012 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 226602 , Reply# 88   4/4/2013 at 19:07 (4,011 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 226614 , Reply# 89   4/4/2013 at 20:06 (4,011 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Really nice looking house Dan. |
Post# 226617 , Reply# 90   4/4/2013 at 20:19 (4,011 days old) by cc (louisiana)   |   | |
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In my Platinum either, and believe me , I check! |
Post# 226618 , Reply# 91   4/4/2013 at 20:27 (4,011 days old) by eluxca ()   |   | |
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So, have there been different lots of bags made in China? I hear some "improved" bags leak and some don't. Mine certainly do. I got them late January - when did you all buy your pack of bags? |
Post# 226622 , Reply# 92   4/4/2013 at 20:38 (4,011 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 226627 , Reply# 93   4/4/2013 at 20:55 (4,011 days old) by cc (louisiana)   |   | |
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I cannot figure out why some have trouble and some people do not. The bags that came with my vac leaked, Got new bags and new hepa in February have not had any problems since |
Post# 226629 , Reply# 94   4/4/2013 at 21:00 (4,011 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 226642 , Reply# 95   4/4/2013 at 21:56 (4,011 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Wow Dan 28 acres and a great house. That is awesome. I have had no leaking problems since my new batch of bags.. On the third new bag now. |
Post# 226721 , Reply# 96   4/5/2013 at 09:29 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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that's great news I am still on my first bag I go between my Guardian upright and my Kirby Sentria II I use all 3 in my home .
Yeah I love having all that land 28 acres and a small home 1000 sqft. is perfect . Luckily only one acre is clear and that all I have to take care of the rest is untouched woods. Love my Aerus Guardian Platinum it is the best canister out there in my opinion . Dan |
Post# 226847 , Reply# 98   4/5/2013 at 19:46 (4,010 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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That's great news Aerus always fixes their problems they always have that's why they have existed all these years .
I too love old homes , I could have a Mc Mansion if I wanted to but this home has so much more character it just feels like HOME . It`s cozy small and so easy to keep clean I wouldn't trade it for anything. There was a bidding war and I was against 3 other buyers it was listed Saturday and purchased by me by Monday . I was willing to pay anything for this home as soon as I pulled up to it the contracts were filled out then I looked at it . Dan |
Post# 226885 , Reply# 99   4/5/2013 at 22:25 (4,010 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Great news at last. I think the filtration would be excellent even with the leaky bags. The afterfilter stays white as snow they say. Will we be getting the scent cartridges similar to Lux in Europe? |
Post# 226945 , Reply# 100   4/6/2013 at 06:52 (4,009 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 226985 , Reply# 101   4/6/2013 at 12:41 (4,009 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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That is good to hear on the scent cartridge. How long do they last before you have to replace them. ? |
Post# 227043 , Reply# 102   4/6/2013 at 17:15 (4,009 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 227574 , Reply# 103   4/9/2013 at 14:55 (4,006 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Any word on the new upright yet ? |
Post# 227580 , Reply# 104   4/9/2013 at 15:27 (4,006 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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Post# 227627 , Reply# 106   4/9/2013 at 19:41 (4,006 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Vacuums are very inexpensive to use compared to Miele canisters .
I have always loved Aerus , Kirby , Rainbow , Filter Queen , Ghibbli vortech Force, Miracle Mate , Tri Star , Hyla , Aura Robo clean , Royal Metal , Hoover Convertible, Eureka/Sanitaire old style , Ocean Blue ,Viking, Simplicity , Riccar and Oreck are the best vacuums IMO . They are all high end / quality machines all brands I only collect . Dan |
Post# 227629 , Reply# 108   4/9/2013 at 20:01 (4,006 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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isn't broke don't fix it that's their motto on the upright . Many people love the upright just the way it is . I am excited by the color change and will purchase one once it is available .
The most reliable vacuum they make is the upright and many are in commercial settings and last many years . My mother is still using her Discovery II advantage and the only thing I ever replaced was the brush roller . Not once did it ever break down I think that's the reason they wont change this style upright . Dan |
Post# 227730 , Reply# 110   4/10/2013 at 15:05 (4,005 days old) by NYCWriter (New York City)   |   | |
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Couldn't you just saturate a cotton ball with the essential oil of your choice and stick it in the chamber?
It would certainly be a lot healthier than God Only Knows what chemicals they'll be putting into those cartridges. I think it's quite dangerous that we as a society have become so enamoured of "scents" that we have air fresheners in just about everything, everywhere. It's not good -- those are all toxic chemicals we're breathing in! |
Post# 227764 , Reply# 111   4/10/2013 at 18:58 (4,005 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 227798 , Reply# 112   4/10/2013 at 21:33 (4,005 days old) by scvacuumguy (SC)   |   | |
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The FreshEra is a Hoover Signature upright. Available for around $149-$199 at any internet store. I'm good friends with someone within Aerus, and know that Aerus was selling the FreshEra to dealers for significantly more than the Hoover Signature cost me (I own two stores in SC). It is very interesting the direction Aerus is taking with outsourcing their canister. Time will tell.
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Post# 227824 , Reply# 114   4/11/2013 at 07:40 (4,004 days old) by scvacuumguy (SC)   |   | |
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The FreshEra is built with a different hood, and a different color bag. There are no "Lux specifications" that it is built to other than colors. We have repaired several, and all of the parts are inter-changable. The canister is outsourced as well. The only thing truly "Aerus" is the hose, wands, and PN. I do think that Sauber canister is a completely better direction than continuously updating and changing the 2100 style.
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Post# 227851 , Reply# 115   4/11/2013 at 10:02 (4,004 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 227858 , Reply# 116   4/11/2013 at 10:18 (4,004 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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True Story: The vacuum cleaner industry has a trade show every year, called the VDTA show (Vacuum Dealers Trade Association). Two years ago, it was held in New Orleans. Tacony brought myself and 50 examples of vintage cleaners from the Museum. I invited Rich Luisi, Vice President of Sales for Aerus - North America, to the convention. My good friends Chris Nash, Derreck Fricke and Evan Rogers were also present. Derreck spoke to Rich at length about getting the Lux Intelligence model into America to replace the outdated Hi Tech 2100 design. I had the chance to talk to him at length as well about the need for a completely new model, something along the revolutionary lines of the model LX. Within six months, the Platinum was in the USA being tested and tweeked for American homes and 110 volt current. It was launched in January, as we all know. I asked Rich directly about any new development of any 'new' upright - and was told directly that there is NO new upright being designed - just a new color scheme to match the Platinum. The reason the power nozzle doesn't shut off when the cleaner itself is stopped - is so one can use the Sidekick OR the Power Nozzle (or the Dry Lux) to scrub in the carpet cleaning powder without sucking it up. Try a little Capture on the sofa, use the Sidekick to scrub it in without the canister motor running, let it dry, and vacuum it up. Works like a Charm.
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Post# 227860 , Reply# 117   4/11/2013 at 10:31 (4,004 days old) by scvacuumguy (SC)   |   | |
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Thanks Tom for clearing that up. I was also wrong on the new freshEra. There was an earlier lightweight that was made by TTI. I'm glad I was wrong about the new FreshEra, I need to go check it out soon over at our ailing Lux dealer's place.
I'm also glad that we can give proper and credible information on here. I've been dying to clear up the non-existant "new upright" that is not coming out in April. Reminds me of the totally new and redesigned Kirby that was supposed to come out..hmmm..last February I believe? |
Post# 227864 , Reply# 118   4/11/2013 at 10:55 (4,004 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Hi Chris:
The Fresh-Era upright is still built in the same factory where they made Hoover, Royal, and Rubbermaid ultralite models under private labels. The Fresh-Era uses a slightly longer brush roller, has a headlight that the other 'versions' do not, as well as a unique color and bumper guard. The Fresh-Era is actually a really good upright in the light weight class. Aerus bags for the Lux Lite and Fresh-Era are slightly thicker than the Royal/Hoover type B bags. |
Post# 227869 , Reply# 119   4/11/2013 at 11:22 (4,004 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 227883 , Reply# 120   4/11/2013 at 12:05 (4,004 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Many do not know this but: all manufacturers share their new vacuums with each other. Several years ago, I took a group of collector friends to the 'vaults' at Tacony's engineering department. Rows upon rows of new cleaners. Most without serial numbers, as they were never for sale, and sent before they were launched to the public.
Working for a major manufacturer, and having helped with the design of the three new models coming from Tacony this year, I can say with total certainty that it takes as long as two years to prep a new model for launch. From design, to field testing of the prototypes, to ordering the VERY expensive tooling for injection molding, to the Marketing Department's long process of preparing photos and brochures, then sales has to weigh in on 'how' it's going to be sold, then boxing has to be created and drop and stress testing done, as well as life testing. It's a long, drawn out process. The Generation Three was actually in life testing in people's homes while the Legend was being sold as the new cleaner. Many years ago, when I was President of the VCCC, we went to Filter Queen's headquarters as well as Kirby. At Filter Queen, we saw the prototype of the Dyson-designed Filter Queen Cyclonic. At Kirby, John Lochner (head of engineering) took us into the Engineering Room and demonstrated what will be the Avalier to our group. The G5 had just come into production at that time. Mike Pletcher took some great shots of myself and Clay Floyd using the Avalier. |
Post# 227935 , Reply# 121   4/11/2013 at 15:57 (4,004 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Tom, ,makes sense now about the capture and the power to the sidekick. To bad they don't make the dry lux anymore. It would be a great addition to my platinum, |
Post# 227936 , Reply# 122   4/11/2013 at 15:59 (4,004 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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You are absolutely right Dan about product rumors. Look at any of the Apple products. Talking about major rumors. |
Post# 227937 , Reply# 123   4/11/2013 at 16:03 (4,004 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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The FreshEra also has features the others do not. It has an LED headlight, 5 layer filtration, variable speed motor, and a long warranty. The Hoover Signature doesn't much look like the new FrehEra, I wonder if it's still the same manufacturer? |
Post# 227975 , Reply# 124   4/11/2013 at 19:00 (4,004 days old) by scvacuumguy (SC)   |   | |
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I seriously doubt that the new Fresh Era is made anywhere near the Hoover Signature. It looks to be too nice. I'll try to slip by and check it out in the next couple of days and find the mfg origin. Lindhaus still uses a power nozzle on both uprights and canisters that is adaptable to dry cleaning the carpet. I sold two today based on the fact that they both offer that feature.
Tom, I'll have to check out the platinum when I get to St. Louis in a few months for our get-together! |
Post# 227980 , Reply# 125   4/11/2013 at 19:08 (4,004 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 228952 , Reply# 126   4/18/2013 at 15:38 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 228953 , Reply# 127   4/18/2013 at 15:40 (3,997 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Me too Dan. Just checked my forth new bag today. Probably about 3/4's full, no dust at all leaking through. Use it daily. |
Post# 228954 , Reply# 128   4/18/2013 at 15:41 (3,997 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Any word about the scents for the platinum being out yet? |
Post# 228956 , Reply# 129   4/18/2013 at 15:49 (3,997 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 228961 , Reply# 130   4/18/2013 at 16:06 (3,997 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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Aerus Vice President, Rich Luisi, sent me the Platinum Edition that I have. He actually sent me a new one of each model Aerus currently makes, for our Museum display. I use the Platinum at home (I actually purchased one for my house - the ones sent to the Museum were donated). With the new bags, I've had NO problems with dust leakage or bag breakage. Just to be on the safe side, I cut open a Simplicity True HEPA bag, cut out a square of the bag material, and put it between the pre-motor HEPA filter and the back of the Aerus bag. The white bag material is still clean after three bags, as is my Pre-motor HEPA filter. I'm completely pleased with the new Platinum Edition, I have no complaints. I did put the green bristle brush roller in my Power Nozzle, I feel it picks up dog hair better and leaves the carpet more 'well groomed'.
Now if only I could get my Dan to stop using the Miele Salsa and use the Aerus. He doesn't care for vacuums in general or canisters in particular. He's quite hard on them, just like any other member of the public. He won't even turn off the brush roller of the Miele to clean the kitchen floor - say's "It's too much trouble". As long as he vacuums and the house is clean when I get home, he can use what ever he wishes. As for me, I'll stick with my Platinum Edition. |
Post# 228972 , Reply# 131   4/18/2013 at 17:17 (3,997 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Is the green brush rolls easy to come by Tom? Is it easy for a mechanical klutz like me to change out? It is a genuine Aerus/lux part. Thanks |
Post# 228986 , Reply# 132   4/18/2013 at 19:29 (3,997 days old) by cc (louisiana)   |   | |
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Does anyone know if there is a way to order the scent packages from different countries? They seem available lots of other places. ALSO I AM DUST FREE AS WELL. |
Post# 229001 , Reply# 133   4/18/2013 at 22:19 (3,997 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I got my green bristle brush roller from Rich Luisi directly. They were sold ten years ago - so it's a "new old stock" (NOS) part. I feel that the stiff green bristles, combined with absolutely no space between the brush tufts (or "fully tufted" as GE used to advertise) cleans beautifully. It makes the Power Nozzle "self propelled" and grooms very well. While it makes the nozzle slightly louder, I feel that the vastly improved cleaning ability is worth it. I don't know if any more are available.
In all honesty, the Aerus power nozzle is actually very easy to work on. The screws are removed from the bottom, which allows the top cover to come off. A single set screw on each side of the brush roller, holds the brush roller bearing/end cap in place, so it's very easy to change your own brush roller. The picture is of my partner, Dan, with my new Platinum Edition and a 1937 Pre-War model XXX (30) Electrolux. It's probably the only time he's used it. I do vacuum with it - on my day off from work. Otherwise, he's using the Miele Salsa - his personal favorite. |
Post# 229005 , Reply# 134   4/18/2013 at 23:55 (3,997 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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I worry about that too ........ Even though I love the smell of the Genuine Rexair scents, I use essential oil in my rainbow, it doesn't foam either. Amazingly, some of the Rexair scents FOAM which isn't good for the machine. In my Areus, I put some essential oil on a cotton ball and suck it into the bag.....I think it may help kill anything growing in there.
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Post# 229119 , Reply# 135   4/19/2013 at 15:31 (3,996 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Thanks Tom. Love your wealth of information. Awesome picture of Dan with than and now luxes. Probably the two best machines ever made |
Post# 229120 , Reply# 136   4/19/2013 at 15:36 (3,996 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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BTW, that GE roll easy in the background looks awesome. If I ever get out to Mo, I could probably spend days in your museum |
Post# 229129 , Reply# 137   4/19/2013 at 17:43 (3,996 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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The Vacuum Cleaner Museum is open six days per week, Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5. Admission to the Museum is free. If you come Monday through Thursday, I can also take you up to the factory floor for a tour. You can see a Tacony vacuum cleaner built from the ground up. The Museum is a resource for ALL vacuum collectors - while we get thousands of visitors every year from all over the world, we tend to get mostly very young vacuum collectors. Brought to the Museum by their parents. I always encourage the parents to encourage their children's hobby. Mine did. I grew up to become a successful vac shop owner, and now I'm the curator of the Vacuum Cleaner Museum. Without their support and encouragement, I might have just become a chef instead.
Like Charles Lester, Electrolux is one of my all time favorite models. Aerus has done a great job continuing the legacy of great vacuums. I believe I have one of every model they've ever built. Come by anytime and I'll show them all to you. The Museum is interactive, so you can plug in and try out every machine in the Museum if you wish. We also have an EXTENSIVE library of instruction manuals and brochures for all brands. |
Post# 229140 , Reply# 138   4/19/2013 at 19:27 (3,996 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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That's awesome Tom. Thanks.. Will for sure take you up on that offer some time.. Thank you |
Post# 229391 , Reply# 140   4/21/2013 at 06:48 (3,994 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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You could always call Rich yourself. He's the Vice President of Sales for North America. He's in Georgia. Google him, and pick up the phone. NO NEW UPRIGHT! The Platinum Edition is here ONLY because Derreck Fricke and I talked to Rich about it at the VDTA (vacuum dealer's trade association) Convention in New Orleans. It's actually that simple.
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Post# 229400 , Reply# 141   4/21/2013 at 07:49 (3,994 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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I didn't mean anything hateful or rude by what I said. I'm just noting the contradictory info we've seen written here. I didn't mean to direct any negative vibes toward you or your statements. |
Post# 229407 , Reply# 143   4/21/2013 at 09:13 (3,994 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Normally they do match the upright to the canister when changed. I would at least think that would happen. I have had the Lux uprights before including the one they have now, which I gave as a present to my cousin. I like the L shaped power nozzles for getting into tight spaces I would normally have to use an upholstery tool....For a long while Aerus did nothing as far as research and developement. Hardly even did a color change. I think that hurt them until bringing out the Guardian Platinum. As other people have mentioned, there are a few issues, but overall I really like it. One new thing I have noticed is the bumper on the power nozzle is black and I have white woodwork. I am getting a mark along my woodwork since using the Guardian Platinum. Checked the bumper and there is a small nub (bump) on one side, which I will file down. Not sure if it is due to the nub or just that it is black....I have the Lux Classic in the latest white color and it has not put a mark on my woodwork...I always check for this when I get new machines so I know it isn't from any of my previous vacuums. This might not be noticable if your woodwork is dark or stained.....
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Post# 229440 , Reply# 144   4/21/2013 at 14:18 (3,994 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I would love to see Aerus design a completely new upright. The only problem is that the cost to tool up to make it, plus the engineering cost to design it, are extremely prohibitive for a company that's no longer 'at the top of their game'. If there were still legions of salesmen going door to door, if they were still selling thousands per week, it would be a different story.
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Post# 229473 , Reply# 147   4/21/2013 at 20:01 (3,994 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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VERY good eye. I'll be the first to admit Aerus knew about the vacuums of Lux International. Rich was familiar with the machine when I first spoke about it with him. But the company, at least to my knowledge at the time, was not considering having it designed for our voltage for U.S. sales. Two things occurred at the same time at the VDTA convention in New Orleans. Perfect was launching their copy of the plastic bodied Lux. And Rich Luisi flew to New Orleans to attend the convention and see the Vacuum Museum display. Derreck Fricke, Evan Rogers, and I had the opportunity to speak to him at length (several hours) about the need for a new model as the Perfect copy made the Guardian Ultra redundant. Derreck had personal knowledge of the Lux Intelligence. Two weeks after the convention, Rich called and spoke to me at length once again about the machine. He told me they were having prototypes sent with the new control board. My Platinum Edition came directly from Rich Luisi to my hands. I believe that without the 'kick start', the Platinum may very well not be the current new model. Or perhaps it would have happened anyway. I do know that Rich's new-found excitement over the Intelligence (which became our Platinum) get the ball rolling very fast.
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Post# 229505 , Reply# 149   4/22/2013 at 07:38 (3,993 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa)   |   | |
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My Lux one , I think the hose and cleaner head would have needed more work for the USA market. Its a lovely machine but the hose setup let it down alot. To switch off the cleaner head you had to tug on the connecting plugs to disconect them. Not very user freindly. You could see this machine was designed for a market with little to no Carpets in there homes as the whole pn setup was a little of an afterthought. If you look behind the machine you can see the wire and plug connection for the PN. The PN itself is great, Light to use with very good brush action |
Post# 229564 , Reply# 150   4/22/2013 at 15:34 (3,993 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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The hose, tools and PN are made in the USA. Can't verify but I was told the canister is assembled here too but all the parts are made in Europe.. Wish they had that braided hose here in the USA. Love it |
Post# 230288 , Reply# 153   4/27/2013 at 18:16 (3,988 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 230289 , Reply# 154   4/27/2013 at 18:20 (3,988 days old) by luxlife (Under a Pecan Tree)   |   | |
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Post# 230349 , Reply# 156   4/28/2013 at 10:55 (3,987 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 230385 , Reply# 157   4/28/2013 at 15:40 (3,987 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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I got my platinum before it was actually released in January. At that time extra part where not available so I ordered two extra wands from a tri star distributor. Exactly the same color amd everything. |
Post# 230696 , Reply# 158   4/30/2013 at 15:05 (3,985 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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4 th new bag full today. Absolutely no leakage |
Post# 230697 , Reply# 159   4/30/2013 at 15:08 (3,985 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Here is from the front.. Just like the Electrolux C style bags, they get like a brick and barely any loss of suction. |
Post# 230718 , Reply# 160   4/30/2013 at 18:24 (3,985 days old) by joshdonnell ()   |   | |
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Are the Aerus home care bags anti Microbial/ Antibacterial?. I dont like the thought of germs and nastyness growing the bag. |
Post# 230890 , Reply# 161   5/1/2013 at 22:30 (3,984 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 230948 , Reply# 162   5/2/2013 at 15:09 (3,983 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Dan , They are unbelievably heavy and really packed. The extremely little loss of suction is incredible too |
Post# 234059 , Reply# 163   5/26/2013 at 10:55 (3,959 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 234120 , Reply# 164   5/27/2013 at 00:08 (3,959 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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So good to know. Those jammed bags impress me to no end. I will continue to hope they stick with those due to lower cost. I'm so disappointed that nothing new appears to be coming down the line though... |
Post# 243963 , Reply# 166   8/5/2013 at 20:03 (3,888 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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I wish EAerus lux did offer those here in the states. I think it would come in handy for a lot uses. Like you, I am not sure if it what fit the platinum power hose used here. From your picture I don't think it would fit the hoses here |
Post# 244124 , Reply# 167   8/6/2013 at 15:29 (3,887 days old) by tig21er (Indiana)   |   | |
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is one thing that was tried and never took off. Here is the tool from the 1980's. Sanded ,massaged, polished and did everything theAustralian tool did. Customers were not into it. |
Post# 244137 , Reply# 168   8/6/2013 at 16:12 (3,887 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Interesting, never new Electrolux had one. |
Post# 244708 , Reply# 169   8/9/2013 at 11:47 (3,884 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Does the Guardian Platinum have automatic shut-off like the older Lux? It still won't run without a bag inside like the other Aerus/Electrolux, is that true for the Platinum? This post was last edited 08/09/2013 at 17:36 |
Post# 244855 , Reply# 170   8/9/2013 at 16:00 (3,884 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Erik, If you mean for full bag, no, there is just a full bag indicator light in the led function center..There is also a pre filter change light in this section. In the case of ever overheating, yes there is a shut off. |
Post# 244932 , Reply# 171   8/9/2013 at 22:02 (3,884 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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Oh NO! You are kidding! It doesn't have the traditional Lux feature??? How sad... |
Post# 252065 , Reply# 172   10/4/2013 at 20:06 (3,828 days old) by 2011hoover700 (owosso michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 252580 , Reply# 173   10/11/2013 at 12:25 (3,821 days old) by utahprideboy (Southern Utah)   |   | |
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i had the same luck as you guys with the new bags! I bought 2 new packages and they STILL leak! so i am back to glueing the Synthetic bags! I see your pic's lux and i see they dont leak, i wish i knew what i was doing diffrent than you! |
Post# 252585 , Reply# 174   10/11/2013 at 14:47 (3,821 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I cut a piece of Hepa cloth disposable bag material from a Simplicity type F HEPA bag, into a square. I place this square over the pre-motor hepa filter and I use the blue paper Platinum Bags. While they do leak some fine dust, it's caught on the HEPA bag material and my pre-motor filter is spotless. Lots easier than making a Hepa bag with a glue gun.
Interestingly, my Platinum Edition's motor stops when the full bag light comes on. I have the very early version with the first power nozzle cover. Here at the Museum, they sent me (free) a second one (to display) with the "new" power nozzle hood. Haven't got any dirt into it yet, but I'm assuming it shuts off when the full bag light comes on too. One day I'll have to actually vacuum dirt into it to see. Right now, it's a "rug virgin". |
Post# 252591 , Reply# 175   10/11/2013 at 15:23 (3,821 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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That is interesting Tom. My motor doesn't shut when the full bag lite comes on. Maybe I will try letting it run a little longer after the light comes on. |
Post# 252592 , Reply# 176   10/11/2013 at 15:24 (3,821 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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That is interesting Tom. My motor doesn't shut when the full bag lite comes on. Maybe I will try letting it run a little longer after the light comes on. |
Post# 252619 , Reply# 178   10/11/2013 at 17:50 (3,821 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Does the Guardian Platinum now have the bag door tube seal like the other Lux vacuums?
I just found a green bristle HPO brush roller, which came with my Epic 6500SR |
Post# 252632 , Reply# 179   10/11/2013 at 21:09 (3,821 days old) by kirbyloverdan (Egg Harbor Twp . NJ aka HOOVERLOVERDAN ❤️)   |   | |
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Post# 252652 , Reply# 180   10/12/2013 at 03:23 (3,820 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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I'm not sure how reliable this information is, but this review of the Lux Guardian Platinum clearly states that the machine shuts off when full bag. www.vdta.com/Magazines/JUL13/fc-G... |
Post# 252847 , Reply# 183   10/13/2013 at 17:52 (3,819 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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The bag I have in now is pretty close to full. When the full bag light comes on, I will use it with a full bag light for a short while and see if it shuts off. Will let you all now. I have serial number 63 or 65 so it's a pretty early make. |
Post# 252961 , Reply# 184   10/14/2013 at 19:02 (3,818 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)   |   | |
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The best solution would be to talk to your dealer or an Aerus rep. about it. According to the Gasko article the machine shuts off then turns the light on. Is there a possibility yours isn't working correctly? |
Post# 252963 , Reply# 185   10/14/2013 at 20:05 (3,818 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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I will check with him, thanks Christopher. The bag in mine now is almost full. With let it run a a while after the light comes and see if it shuts off. |
Post# 253571 , Reply# 186   10/22/2013 at 23:12 (3,810 days old) by utahprideboy (Southern Utah)   |   | |
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I just ordered a Platinum with the reduced sound power nozzle i hope it compliments the quiet sound of the canister, i love the sound of an elux P/N but would like to hear the new one ! |
Post# 253577 , Reply# 187   10/23/2013 at 01:22 (3,810 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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I have been calling Aerus for months about the scent chamber fragrances. I was told they were not in stock yet. I called Monday and was told they were not in yet and may not be stocked. I wrote Aerus telling them, that was one of the features I was looking forward to and that it was advertized on their website.....They wrote back saying they would not be carrying them. What a crock!!!!!!!!!!!!!They tried to tell me I could use something not oil based in the chamber and any oil would warp the chamber.....There is a youtube video of someone that tried something in theirs and it warped the scent chamber, don't know what they used but.......I have tried putting yum yum in the bag itself, since they are hard crystals, but the carbon filter behind the hepa stops most of the scent....Also tried a cotton ball thrown in the bag chamber with scent on it. Same thing.
They also are sending me 3 new bags which supposedly stopped the bag leakage, don't have them yet....I was under the imppression that I already had the new bags, even though they leak....Aerus needs to get their act together. I have always bought Electrolux products and this may be my last!!!!!!!!!!!!! Needless to say, I am not happy.................... PR-21 Bud Mattingly |
Post# 253733 , Reply# 190   10/24/2013 at 06:35 (3,808 days old) by gm1982 ()   |   | |
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•Aromatherapy Option is available on the right side exhaust vent for optional aroma scents. Aerushome.com>surface>canisters>Platinum>filters and bags tab. |
Post# 253828 , Reply# 191   10/24/2013 at 18:32 (3,808 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH)   |   | |
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Post# 253849 , Reply# 192   10/24/2013 at 22:41 (3,808 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I have a tip for all Platinum owners who wish to have a nice scent dispensed from the scent chamber. In the fabric softener aisle of the grocery store, there are new Gain wax beads, in different scents. I use 'original' and put about 10 in the scent chamber. It's a very nice scent, and it's OK for the machine. Plus, I have them for the laundry as well. Give them a try, you'll like it.
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Post# 253913 , Reply# 193   10/25/2013 at 15:40 (3,807 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Great suggestion Tom, Thanks Mike |
Post# 254978 , Reply# 195   11/2/2013 at 22:48 (3,799 days old) by utahprideboy (Southern Utah)   |   | |
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Group call to Aerus like in a 8 way call and tell them how we feel about wanting them to provide us with what we were promised, they might Start selling them over here < What are you thoughtS |
Post# 255811 , Reply# 197   11/9/2013 at 20:31 (3,792 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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John , Sent you a pm |
Post# 256730 , Reply# 198   11/17/2013 at 22:23 (3,784 days old) by Utahprideboy (Southern Utah)   |   | |
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Here is my Aerus guardian platinum with a reduce sound power nozzle This power nozzle is so much more quiet than the regular lux power nozzle, seems to clean better to |
Post# 256899 , Reply# 199   11/19/2013 at 08:07 (3,782 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 256942 , Reply# 200   11/19/2013 at 15:29 (3,782 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Great mChine Gary. Don is a good guy he will do you right |
Post# 256943 , Reply# 201   11/19/2013 at 15:32 (3,782 days old) by luxman107 (USA )   |   | |
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Did you order another machine or just buy the power head. ? If the new power head is that good may have to order one |