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Post# 445907   9/11/2021 at 16:19 (947 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I was on Aerus's website today just for fun and I noticed something. They came out with a new commercial upright with on-board tools which looks exactly like the Perfect, Clean Obsessed, and Lavex version. Assuming that Aerus probably got it imported from them unless if I'm mistaken. And the Guardian Platinum canister has a new look in terms of colors that is.

www.aerusvacuums.com/Site/FloorCa...


Post# 445914 , Reply# 1   9/11/2021 at 18:33 (947 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I also found this, there's another new machine I see behind the Guardian Platinum in the video. It looks as Aerus also came out with a new model that uses the same body as the Guardian Ultra but it uses the Classic style powerhead.






Post# 445920 , Reply# 2   9/11/2021 at 21:50 (947 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)        
They did exactly what I thought they would

Nothing. Just a color change. No new advancements or styles at all.

So VERY disappointing.


Post# 445922 , Reply# 3   9/11/2021 at 21:51 (947 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)        

And that two-tone color scheme looks like what it is-a mismatch.

Post# 445928 , Reply# 4   9/12/2021 at 00:48 (947 days old) by TheVacuumBarn (Idaho)        

Hard to tell for sure with the music playing, but I thought I heard a newer style motor in that model. Almost sounded like a Sebo motor

Post# 445929 , Reply# 5   9/12/2021 at 01:41 (947 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)        

The power nozzle in that video is CLEARLY quieter, unless it is just something with the video sound quality. Certainly sounded less screechy.

Now if we can just get Aerus to build a WHOLE machine themselves...


Post# 445933 , Reply# 6   9/12/2021 at 07:21 (947 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
heh

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Just like most of the door to door companies slight changes.

The hose/wand/nozzle doesn't mesh well with the machines. I think the machine body looked better in black though.

It's interesting to see that onboard hose design return to them. Though it's not too surprising commercial cleaners would want on onboard hose for corners, tight spaces, and above the floor applications. It was wise to place the filter on the side of the "L" so that it does not get torn off. I do have to wonder if they've made any changes to the airpath on it. I know the proteam uprights were known to clog at the wand due to it's airpath narrowing at that point


Post# 445940 , Reply# 7   9/12/2021 at 17:40 (946 days old) by juju93 (South Georgia)        
now its time....

for a new kirby, rather it be sentria 5, i mean avalir 3 or something completely new... cause avalir 2 is getting old.

Post# 445950 , Reply# 8   9/12/2021 at 23:08 (946 days old) by ralph123 (Little Rock, AR)        

Have they come up with something to cut the hair off of the brushroll?

Post# 445965 , Reply# 9   9/13/2021 at 12:44 (945 days old) by electro (Indiana)        
mismatched

That surely is not. complete. The tools and machine do not match. Even the hose color is wrong. Very disappointing for the cost of the new machines. I have also been told the stainless steel trim damages VERY easy.
What a shame. Looks like the tools and hose were made one place and the machine at another plant.


Post# 445983 , Reply# 10   9/13/2021 at 18:22 (945 days old) by DJub85 (Virginia)        

Any word on what the other canister model is in the background? Did Aerus bring back the Guardian Ultra as an entry-level HEPA model, now with a black body? Did the Lux Classic inherit the old Ultra's top trim panel? If this is the new Classic model with new top trim, does it use the Ultra's HEPA filter, or is still unsealed/using electrostatic filters?

I'm not at all surprised about the color change to the GP. Its European cousins changed to white over a year ago (honestly, I'm not sure why the Aerus version took so long to switch over). I don't necessarily believe the hose, PN, and wands are a total mismatch. They *appear* to be a lighter black, almost charcoal grey color compared to the old GP, especially in the video. It seems they are a match for the power switch and the dark grey side trim. Honestly, it's better than Aerus going back to white hoses, wands, and accessories. We know how poorly those aged.


Post# 445998 , Reply# 11   9/13/2021 at 21:18 (945 days old) by beagledad (Florida)        

I agree that the power nozzle motor sounds different/quieter.

And it does look like the Guardian Ultra in new colors in the background. Maybe they are just going to offer two canisters. The Guardian Ultra and the Platinum. Maybe they will offer a choice of power nozzles like Miele does for the Guardian Ultra. Either the Lux Classic accessories or the Lux Legacy style. At the price Aerus charges, all of their machines should be sealed HEPA. So maybe that's what is going to happen. Sell out the remaining Classics and Legacy machines and then roll out the Guardian Ultra as the entry level.


Post# 446002 , Reply# 12   9/13/2021 at 22:34 (945 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)        

@ electro:

That is exactly what happened. These machines are made in Europe by/for Lux International. Aerus LLC imports the machine and adds on their hoses, wands, nozzles, and tools which are made at the Bristol plant.

@ DJub85:

If you go to the Aerus vacuums website, you can click on the brochure which contains a color photo. The wands and nozzle are still jet black like the old Platinums. The reason it appears "gray" or washed out is due to the camera resolution being unable to correctly "read" the eggshell (rough) surface of the nozzle. The fluorescent lighting makes it worse. This was also a problem with the older Platinum models looking "different" under certain camera angles and lighting. In person it was very much black.

I kinda get what they are trying to do here. They are attempting to accentuate the styling/color cues. After seeing the brochure photo it looks better. I think more black on the main canister would've made it "congeal" more.

It's odd that the Aerus models are using the older body style/screen on their model while Lux International has switched to a different, more circular screen/switch style.


Post# 446007 , Reply# 13   9/14/2021 at 01:07 (945 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I wonder if the Centralux would also offer a choice of three different electric kits? The classic style kit based off of the Lux Classic canister, the kit that they're using now which is based off of the Lux Legacy canister, and the guardian style kit based off of the Lux Guardian Ultra/Platinum.

Post# 446010 , Reply# 14   9/14/2021 at 06:40 (945 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

The Centralux vacuums are bagless-their filter design allows very fine dust to get into the motor-causing the motor to fail.For shat its worth these machines are built in China.The MD dealer here has replaced a number of Centralux vacuums becuase of motor bearing failures.Aerus should go to a BAGGED machine!!!

Post# 446029 , Reply# 15   9/14/2021 at 19:36 (944 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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Hi Rex, I may not be the biggest fan of bagless either. But with the Centralux, I think I could possibly get away with handling one if I were to get one for myself to use. This user when the video was filmed, the Centralux never had motor problems. Also, I believe the current Centralux model is assembled in the states again. At least that's what the manual states but I could be mistaken.



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Post# 446031 , Reply# 16   9/14/2021 at 19:49 (944 days old) by Ctvacman (CT)        

I don’t think that’s a new guardian ultra pictured, rather it’s a frankenvac if you will. Too many parts don’t match up, just my guess. I’ll call that dealer to find out.

Post# 446040 , Reply# 17   9/15/2021 at 00:38 (944 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)        

The Centralux vacuum in the video is 17 yrs old.The man who owns the unit does take really good care of it.But look at all he has to go thru!!!!Do YOU really want to go thru all of this hassle???Not me! A bag change only takes a few minutes!And no water hoses,you don't get dusty-dirty and the machine is ready to use when you put a new bag in it.Centralux----NO THANKS!!!Will take my MD bagged units over that one anytime!The later Centralux machines were made in China.That US one would have a better quality motor.Aerus REALLY should offer a BAGGED Centralux central vacuum!They could still have the bagless one for those customers that want those.

Post# 446042 , Reply# 18   9/15/2021 at 02:43 (944 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I honestly wouldn't mind. Afterall I've used and serviced a Centralux before so I would already know of what I'd be up against. And I do love servicing vacuums too. With a Centralux and these aftermarket filters, I'd save on not having to buy as many replacement bags. Plus I could empty mine out and washer the filter at anytime I would want to. And if I accidently sucked something up by accident like jewelry for example, I can easily look through and retrieve it without having to empty the bin out. Also, the E130A from the video has the same Ametek Lamb motor that Aerus continued to use until the release of the E130K which is the current model that came out back in 2014 I believe. That Ametek Lamb motor I think is a good motor. If well taken care of like that user's Centralux, it could last longer than you'd think. But I'll have to admit, I'm impressed with the performance level that the newer one has with it's upgraded 13 amp motor. It's still the only Lux that I'd buy out of all the other models that Aerus would have to offer me.

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Post# 446124 , Reply# 19   9/16/2021 at 16:15 (942 days old) by DJub85 (Virginia)        

Ctvacman, any word? I haven't gotten an email back from that dealer, and my own dealer closed during covid.

I'm not sure it is a frankenvac? Only because the bumper trim isn't from any existing model. The trim is slick/smooth white (matching the updated Platinum's white body). No existing Classic/Legacy/Ultra model ever had slick white trim. Some of the super old plastic body vacs had off-white trim, but that older trim had texture and creases. Also, the Classic-style PN next to this vac has light (almost white) bumper trim, too. The current Classic PN has dark grey trim.

*Usually* Aerus updates colors across its entire lineup at the same time. I typed out a rundown of this, but then I deleted it because it's tedious. But whenever the top model gets a new color, that color trickles down to the base models (Legacy and Classic). The GP is now white, so I don't think it's an accident that the base models now have white trim on the canister and PN, even if it's a poor match.

My hypothesis is that, rather than having 3 plastic base models (Classic, Legacy, and a new Ultra [which is what the top trim panel looks like on this new vac]), I'm betting Aerus simplified its lineup to just one base model that now has a HEPA filter. I'm betting the Legacy is dead. I'm betting the "Classic" name lives on in the form of this new mystery vac, which has the Ultra panel and sealed HEPA filter setup but with a black body and the Classic's old-school metal wands and no-light PN.

That's just my guess. I just can't see them having 3 plastic body models. And since the HEPA Ultra-styled model pictured is paired with super basic Classic wands and tools, it seems to suggest death to the Legacy, but hopefully I'm wrong. I like the look and the longevity of those old designs and kinda want them around as long as possible.



Post# 446126 , Reply# 20   9/16/2021 at 18:43 (942 days old) by beagledad (Florida)        

The Centralux still uses the Legacy style handle and wands. So maybe the new machine will give you either the option of Classic or Legacy accessories.

I'm not sure why they didn't just use the Legacy style handle and wands on the Platinum. They are longer and feel a little sturdier. Plus it would cut down on costs by simplifying to one style.


Post# 446140 , Reply# 21   9/17/2021 at 09:10 (942 days old) by Ctvacman (CT)        

That vacuum in question is a customer from California that brought it in for service, not a new guardian ultra model.

Post# 446270 , Reply# 22   9/20/2021 at 07:39 (939 days old) by Mike811 (Finland)        

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I wonder why they didn't use EU model hose, wand and ph?


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Post# 446599 , Reply# 23   9/27/2021 at 19:22 (931 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Hers why

The EU’s hose first off looks like those old braided hoses that were notorious for leaking after 10 years and are stiff…the vinyl ones are a marked improvement. If they went back to the woven hoses too many people that know of those bad hoses would say forget it and not buy. Also that wand and power nozzle doesn’t look nearly as good or as nice as the American made versions which I prefer. Also from a service standpoint the US made power nozzles are the same on all three models and the upright so they are easier to service and require less different parts for dealers to stock. They, are at least stick8 g to the old saying” if it an it broke don’t fix it” by not changing the pn or wands or hose. Aerus has a lot of repeat buyers that are loyalists due to the design…change too much and you’ll lose those customers!

Jon


Post# 446602 , Reply# 24   9/27/2021 at 19:31 (931 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Anyone also notice…

The new Aerus logo. Gone is the orange color in favor of blue…similar to the classic blue colors of the model XXX, LX,LXI, E, AE, 1205, Blue L, ultralux, Legacy and some ambassador models?

Aerus needs to buy back the rights to the Electrolux name for use in the US since Electrolux isn’t selling their machines here anymore…or any of their appliances for that matter.

Jon


Post# 446604 , Reply# 25   9/27/2021 at 20:19 (931 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota)        
braided hose

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I've had others tell me that it's not a true braided hose it's a crushproof with a braided "sock". Perhaps someone can confirm this?

Post# 446630 , Reply# 26   9/28/2021 at 17:35 (930 days old) by funeraldirector (Boston)        
Lux Hose

Hi,

I have one of the braided Plastiflex hoses and also the wand shown above. It is not a braided hose like the Lawrence/Electrolux was but a faux braid over a Miele style hose. It is flexible and has a great handle grip. I love the telescoping wand. Mine is mated to the Sebo ET-1 but it would have been great with the Aerus Omniflo nozzle as well,

Brian


Post# 446631 , Reply# 27   9/28/2021 at 17:50 (930 days old) by funeraldirector (Boston)        
Hose Images

Here is my Platinum with two different hoses and Sebo ET-1


Brian


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Post# 446634 , Reply# 28   9/28/2021 at 20:00 (930 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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Brian/funeraldirector,

How did you get that hose/wand/power nozzle configuration for your Guardian Platinum? I much prefer that style of hose handle than any of the pistol grip styles.

Gary


Post# 446669 , Reply# 29   9/29/2021 at 20:00 (929 days old) by funeraldirector (Boston)        
Hoses

Gary,

The only way to get them is to buy off EBAY or have someone buy and ship them to you. The long Powerprof hose in pic one has a mechanical switch that you use on the braided hose handle in place of the push button design with the 220v printed circuit board. france-purification.com has some great videos on taking these units apart and the components that you need.

Brian


Post# 446682 , Reply# 30   9/30/2021 at 13:42 (928 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.)        

Aerus LLC makes its own hoses, power nozzles, wands, and attachments. Of course they want to sell their own.

There is no reason why they should feel the need to import this from Lux International. All they would have to do is modernize and build upon their Classic and Legacy models and they would have top of the line machines.


Post# 446691 , Reply# 31   9/30/2021 at 19:14 (928 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)        

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Brian,

Thanks for the info.

Gary


Post# 447455 , Reply# 32   10/29/2021 at 15:04 (899 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)        

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I just found out that the Guardian upright is no longer listed on the website.

Post# 447458 , Reply# 33   10/29/2021 at 18:26 (899 days old) by Jo (Dallas,TX)        
Yes it appears…

The upright lime has been changed. The heavy duty model seems to have a rather high head meaning it less under furniture friendly…they seem to be aiming it at commercial users.

The Lux lite seems to now be focused towards residential users. It would be better for them to redesign the Lux lite with an Lshaped head and also some sort of easy to use attachments. It has the squeegee feature so it won’t throw back dirt when using on hard floors but there is no way to clean anything else but floors with this vacuum. It’s clearly aimed at the Oreck market. If they are going to keep this thing, they need to offer a hand held wearable vac with shoulder strap that can be used foe above floor cleaning similar to so,etching like a shark hand held which has a flex hose and attachments and a mini power nozzle which goes on the main unit and all attachments can be used either on the hose or the main unit. Offer some optional 1 1/4 wands and the combination Classic rug and floor tool with it too. I actually did this with my Shark hand held…I bought an adapter to use 1 1/4 wands with it, added two wands and an Aerus/Electrolux combination rug and floor tool and voila! I have myself a very nice little vac for everything imaginable except heavy duty carpet.

Jon



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