All that said, I'm happy to add yet another great Style R model to my collection...the "Lux Guardian by Aerus", Model C154E. This machine, to the best of my knowledge, is the very last Style R machine the company made* before ditching the design and coming out with the Guardian Ultra**. It didn't come with the proper power nozzle, so I won't be picturing it here, but other than that, its in great cosmetic shape*** and works very well.
This hose looks like it just rolled off the assembly line; in fact, its still stiff with newness (or from sitting coiled up for a long time, who knows). In fact, this is some sort of after-market hose; its noticeably fatter than the others.
This hose looks like it just rolled off the assembly line; in fact, its still stiff with newness (or from sitting coiled up for a long time, who knows). In fact, this is some sort of after-market hose; its noticeably fatter than the others.
Side bumper and attachment door logos. These have a very shiny surface.
Taken after cleaning the floor. I gave the machine a good workout, and it runs quietly and perfectly, with plenty of suction and cleaning power. It would make a perfect daily vacuum, as would the C154B. These two are every bit as good as any of the other Style R models, except in the looks department - the dark grey/light grey/white and grey models look considerably better - with added power**** and lighter weight.
As I said above, this is the perfect daily vacuum*****...relatively quiet, very powerful, efficient, and loaded with attachments. The power nozzle is borrowed from the Guardian C154B until I can find the matching one for this machine. At least the colors and name match.
I assume that this model was the top of the line companion to the Lux Legacy and Lux Classic uprights and cylinders (at least the "LUX" graphics are similar on all of these).
*As I pointed out in Note 2 here, I'm not quite sure of the exact sequence of the Style R HEPA filter models, but I have to assume that "Model C154E" comes after "Model C154B", and I'm reasonably sure that the Model C154E is the last in this series. If the company made another Style R model after this one, I've never seen or heard of it.
**I've never used the Guardian Ultra, so I'm saying nothing about its cleaning effectiveness. What I do say is that it obviously lacks the features of previous models (see note number 3 here).
***Electrolux/Aerus certainly used this white and pale blue color scheme on quite a few models. I wasn't enamored of it at first, but I'm used to it now. Still, its a pity they didn't reverse the colors...pale blue with white trim would have been interesting. They could have used a white or pale blue cord and plug as well; the black looks slightly out of place.
****I've never done tests with suction gauges and the like on any of my vacuums, but I do notice an appreciable difference in suction between the C154B and C154E (with the newer motor) and the older Style R models (which still have fantastic power and suction).
*****In fact, the Lux Guardian has been my "go-to" everyday vacuum ever since I got it, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
Taken after cleaning the floor. I gave the machine a good workout, and it runs quietly and perfectly, with plenty of suction and cleaning power. It would make a perfect daily vacuum, as would the C154B. These two are every bit as good as any of the other Style R models, except in the looks department - the dark grey/light grey/white and grey models look considerably better - with added power**** and lighter weight.
As I said above, this is the perfect daily vacuum*****...relatively quiet, very powerful, efficient, and loaded with attachments. The power nozzle is borrowed from the Guardian C154B until I can find the matching one for this machine. At least the colors and name match.
I assume that this model was the top of the line companion to the Lux Legacy and Lux Classic uprights and cylinders (at least the "LUX" graphics are similar on all of these).
*As I pointed out in Note 2 here, I'm not quite sure of the exact sequence of the Style R HEPA filter models, but I have to assume that "Model C154E" comes after "Model C154B", and I'm reasonably sure that the Model C154E is the last in this series. If the company made another Style R model after this one, I've never seen or heard of it.
**I've never used the Guardian Ultra, so I'm saying nothing about its cleaning effectiveness. What I do say is that it obviously lacks the features of previous models (see note number 3 here).
***Electrolux/Aerus certainly used this white and pale blue color scheme on quite a few models. I wasn't enamored of it at first, but I'm used to it now. Still, its a pity they didn't reverse the colors...pale blue with white trim would have been interesting. They could have used a white or pale blue cord and plug as well; the black looks slightly out of place.
****I've never done tests with suction gauges and the like on any of my vacuums, but I do notice an appreciable difference in suction between the C154B and C154E (with the newer motor) and the older Style R models (which still have fantastic power and suction).
*****In fact, the Lux Guardian has been my "go-to" everyday vacuum ever since I got it, and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
