Miele - Classic C1 Turbo Team PowerLine

keep in mind a bagless vacuum will move that dust dander into the air, better off leaving it on carpet or floor, get something with good filter bag like a miele c1 with turbo if a cannister is doable

Depends if you want a powered brush for carpet/rugs, c1 very short cord, so c3 or new guard series in miele or k or e series on sebo, e3 has powered head, e2 includes a torbo air powered head for rugs , and e1 just straight suction

I’ve sold Miele for over 25 years. I’ve never seen that before. Why don’t you just let them give you another hose

Miele turbo c1 blue one I bought it happy with it

Miele C1 turbo team, Sebo k2 turbo or Henry xtra No wrong answers amongst the 3.

Miele, Sebo or Lindhaus. Check out r/vacuumcleaners

None. That Miele is great but only for hard flooring. The shark and Dyson are junk. If you can stretch to ~$400 a Sebo dart is excellent and on sale until Tuesday I believe at your local Sebo dealer. If not, Kenmore 600 series pop and go

Check out a Miele C1 turbo team, Sebo k2 turbo or Henry xtra. Use the turbo head on your rug. The Miele and Sebo have cord rewind, but the Henry doesn’t. All 3 are excellent options though as long as you don’t plan on having wall to wall carpets or more rugs/thicker pile rugs over the next 20 years or so.

Definitely don’t buy a $75 cordless vacuum. It will be in the trash before the New Year then you’ll be looking to replace it, wasting even more money. If you can stretch slightly (a bit). Keep an eye out for Black Friday sales for a Hoover Complete performance or Kenmore intuition. Agreed with Performance reviews - used is a great option for that budget. A used Miele, Sebo, Oreck or Sanitare

This is the answer! You can still get a Miele for only hard flooring.

It’s difficult because we’ve been programmed with marketing dollars that a “vacuum” = cordless stick. Which is not the case! If you want something decent, you’ll need something *corded and bagged*. Miele Classic C1, Complete C3, Sebo k1, Henry Xtra. These are all very light in the hand (lighter than a stick) since the motor glides along behind you. Also - All of the brands above also sell an additional turbo brush meant for pet hair on furniture, I’d look at that accessory too!

You’re likely looking at reviews for the C1 “pure suction”. Which is not suitable for carpet. At a minimum you’ll want the C1 cat and dog (has a powerhead) or a Sebo k3.

What pile are the area rugs and how big? A turbo team is never a bad idea with rugs. But the pure suction is on a great sale right now. You can always add the turbo head later if you want better cleaning performance on rugs. A Sebo k2 kombi or k2 turbo is also worth looking at. Same with a Henry 160 or xtra

Yes I’d definitely avoid cordless/bagless. They’re junk for the most part. What kind of budget are we talking? A Simplicity Jill is a great budget option if your rugs are very low pile. You can always add a wessel werk TK286 if you need more cleaning power for the rugs. Check out a Miele C1 pure suction or turbo team as well.

Check out r/vacuumcleaners As mentioned Miele and Sebo are top brands. You can safely ignore any shark or Dyson recs. They’re garbage. As is anything bagless.

Vacuum wars is a paid shark shill and not to be trusted. Hell Chris even appeared in a shark commercial. BIFL vacuums absolutely exist. They’re corded and bagged made by brands like Miele and Sebo.

No - regardless of what the marketing department tells us - the turbo is only for a small low pile area rug or two. Since you have carpeting you need a powerhead.

If the rugs are low pile. The C1 turbo team (or since you’re in the UK you probably have the new models, I forget what the equivalent is)

Agree with J3ttf! The Miele is a worthy splurge!

All wood floor - if the stairs are a low pile runner, you can do a Miele C1 turbo team, Sebo k2 turbo or Henry extra. If the stairs are anything other than low pile you may want to look at a Miele C1 cat and dog. With all that dog hair this might be the way to go tbh.

Miele’s C1 Turbo Team is a solid vac for hard floors and low pile rugs. The canisters aren’t very heavy and you just let them hang out behind you as you clean. The adjustable wand is also pretty easy to use. You get suction power, hygiene and longevity with corded bagged machines.

Any Miele will deal with fur, the cat dog is just a power head and their air clean filter which has carbon which helps with the animal smell. Otherwise, the C3 Kona (comes with HEPA filter instead of carbon filter) will be just fine for you. The C3 has a complete sealed system which is better than C1 if you have issues with allergies. Also, remember, you buy a Miele or Sebo…you’ll never buy a vacuum again. Any Miele is good though and most importantly, lightweight!

I’ll second the Miele Turbo Team!

$500 and under…not sure but a Miele C1 would be solid. A turbo team would probably work for you. I would suggest a cat dog model but those get pricey quick. Miele will last 25+ years with regular use. You’ll have to replace the accessories before the motor goes! [Miele C1](https://a.co/d/27ePzSx)

Well firstly if "sleek" looks are important, all you need to do is go look at used bagless vacuums. They look grimy and awful after a few month's use usually. The bins get covered in grime and cloudy. I always found the dyson advertisements amusing where people have them mounted to the wall in the living room, knowing how they look after some use. Ease and cleanliness of maintainence is another point to make. With something like the miele c1, you just throw out the bag when full. They compress the dirt down so they effectively hold way more debris than a bagless vac, then when it does get full, it's clean to dispose of. There's no dust flying around coating the outside of the vacuum itself. The bag acts as the main filter, so you are essentially replacing the filter each time you empty it. This means no filters to constantly bash the dust out of or wash. The other filters on a bagged vac don't get caked with dust, so they only need swapping out occasionally and won't spill dirt all over when removed. Basically, you don't have to think about vacuum maintenance nearly as much, or worry that the vac is losing performance because of some hidden filter somewhere loading up with dirt. And the vacuum itself doesn't end up looking like a dusty mess nearly as much or as quickly. What floor surfaces do you have? The miele c1 lineup is generally pretty good but some models don't handle carpet as effectively.

The airstorm, while good, is no better than a miele or sebo. I wouldn't pay the premium. Mieles and sebos are also sealed to trap dust. They are also more modern in design and easier to use (they have cord rewind while the air storm does not). There's nothing really bespoke about the airstorm. Underneath the top shell, the power nozzle is the same as ones avaliable for Miele models. The hose and other tools are generic off-the-shelf supplies etc. While it would probably last you a long time and do a good job, you might resent using it. I'd strongly suggest you try one in person before choosing, and frankly I'd save money and go with a nicer to use miele/sebo.

In your case, since the rugs are thin, the optional air-driven brush may be sufficient. It's called the "turboteq". You might look at the C1 turbo team as a good middle ground. It comes with the turboteq and a better hard floor only brush, where the classic c1 pure suction has a combination tool. Otherwise the turboteq can be bought separately and fits most mieles. And for the couch, the mini turbo head would be a good addition as well. Though I don't think it comes as standard with any of them. The main reason I advice people with pets to get the motorized brush is the additional brush torque and the larger diameter brush is less likely to get tangled. But if you dont mind keeping the brush clean, the turboteq route would save a lot of money.

To answer your specific questions: 1. No, the tools fit pretty easily to the c1 and I find it easy to use for furniture. It's much lighter and less bulky than the Kenmore hose handle since it doesn't have all the electrical wiring and switches running through it, needed to run the kenmore's motorized head and provide the handle switch controls. 2. I've seen some versions of the 600 in blue I think, though it might require some shopping around as I think it's retailer depended. The one I see avaliable most widely is the purple one. 3. The Kenmore 600 has the benefit of a motorized power nozzle making it better on carpet than the miele C1 turbo team or pure suction models. But it also does include a dedicated hard floor brush making it suitable for hard floors. More on this later. 4. Pet hair wise, both will be about equal on hard floors, sweeping up hair pretty quickly and the hard floor brushes can be kept clean bu detecting the suction hose and running the nozzle back and forth across the brushes to looses and suck the hair off. On carpet, the Kenmore has an edge. The motorized brush has more agitation and brushing ability, it can lift hair out of medium and thicker carpets more easily, and since it is driven by a motor its less prone to getting tangled up and slowing down. The miele turbo head works fine on lower pile carpets, but air driven brush heads usually don't handle large amounts of pet hair well and usually require more maintainence. Overall, the miele has higher quality rubberized wheels and better quality brushes on it's hard floor brush. The Kenmore is still good and shouldn't harm your hard floors either, but if it were me I'd feel better about the miele. With that said, if you want the best of both worlds, the Miele C1 cat&dog has the good quality wheels and hard floor brush, plus a very good motorized power head which works great on all types of carpet and deals with pet hair excellently. But it is more expensive. If you want to prioritize hard floor care and ease of attachment use, go with the miele turbo team. If you don't mind a bulkier and clunkier machine which is more capable on carpets, get the Kenmore. If you want the best of both and can splurge, c1 cat&dog.

There are several different ways you could go with this. What would you consider a "long" hose? Smaller carry-able canister type vacs like an oreck shoulder vac could work. Though they aren't hepa, and personally not a big fan of them. Small bags, small motors, bit noisy etc. Slightly bigger machines like a Miele C1 would be great, they are pretty lite but more capable. Hose might not be long enough for leaving the canister on the floor and climbing a ladder to reach high up for example. But for filtration and suction, great choice. Similar in size and characteristics would be a Sebo K or E series machine. A Numatic Henry is a personal favorite of mine for whole house dusting. The hoses are a bit longer than average, the tools are good, and the extention tubes themselves have a nice trick. Unlike most canisters where the curved extension part is the hand grip, and then you place the tools at the end of the straight tube section, with Numatic vacuums you can reverse that. You can put the curved end of the extension at the end with a tool attached while the straight section is what you grasp while cleaning. This gives you the perfect angle for ceiling fans or the tops of moldings and picture frames. Downside with a numatic is the weight and possibly bulk, they aren't very small or lite and might be a struggle to carry around. There are several options as you can see. Depends what you want to prioritize most I think. And side note, I think an extension hose can be bought separately and attached to any of these machines for extra reach if the default length isn't sufficient. Sebo themselves sell an extension hose. Numatic might as well, otherwise I know aftermarket extra long hoses are avaliable for Numatic machines. Miele you'd have to get a little more creative since they don't really sell one themselves, and they use a larger than average diameter. You can get a 35 to 32mm adapter and then attach a genetic extension hose to the miele hose. Only annoying thing is then the miele tools wouldn't fit at the end of the extension hose, so you'd almost need a duplicate attachment set.

Definitely the Miele!

Get a canister vac, like the Miele. It’s a few hundred, but the bags/filters can be found third party for cheap and it really changes the game. You get the best of both worlds, it’s lightweight in your hand and cleanup is easy and infrequent plus you have an extra layer of air filtration so it comes out the other end much less dusty smelling. And of course Miele makes their products well, so it should last a long while. From an engineering perspective I respect Dyson, as their products are really good…until they’re not. Probably cutting corners on part quality. Who knows. I have the Miele C1 Turbo and it’s served me very well. One thing I will mention is the head with spinning brushes relies on airflow to make the head spin. It’s an efficient design, but it will not spin if the head is blocked. That said, theres a circular dial in the center of the head that spins to adjust airflow so you can more easily vacuum on rugs so it’s kind of not a big deal. Pro tip: get a seam ripper for easier removal of hair from the spinning brushes.

Hell yeah, I’m sure it will serve you well. My biggest thing is actually how quiet it can be if you don’t need full suction, as it has a dial to adjust that.

i got the miele c1 turbo team and i’m loving it. i have hard floors and some carpet so it works great for me.

Get a corded Miele. Doesn’t have to be a super expensive one. They last long time and work great

I think mine is C1 Similar to this https://a.co/d/hSMSRez

We recently bought a house with mostly hardwood floors. We put down area rugs and have a partially finished basement with carpet. We bought a Miele C1 TurboTeam and love it. Works great on all surfaces and does not scratch the hardwood. Our dog sheds quite a bit but vacuuming weekly has been enough.

It’s pretty light. I don’t mind it. And it has wheels so I just pull it behind me as I’m cleaning.

I’d personally spend the extra $70 and buy a refurbished Dyson. Check both their eBay page and the page on their website. I bought myself a refurbished V8 for $200. Couldn’t tell that a spec of dust has ever been inside of it. If you want corded, I think a Miele C1 Pure Suction would fit perfectly if your rugs are super light. The C1 Turbo Team if your rugs are on the thicker side.

They’re worth it as a secondary, light duty cleaner. Cordless sticks are generally lousy as a primary vacuum, they just don’t have the suction or agitation needed to deep clean properly. Get the C1 Turbo as your primary and something like an LG A9 as your “quick pickup” light duty cleaner.

Given how little you'd use it, the Jill will last a very long time and it is a great value for the price. However, the C1 is a better machine. Even with its standard non HEPA bags, any microscopic dust it might stir up would be negligible because you'll be using it so infrequently and it really just doesn't matter that much. This article explains why that's not a major concern: [https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/do-you-need-a-vacuum-with-a-hepa-filter/](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/do-you-need-a-vacuum-with-a-hepa-filter/) A big advantage to the C1 is its suction control, which makes it more versatile for tasks like cleaning rugs or above floor areas, like drapes and furniture. It's casters are more maneuverable as well. A high quality, well sealed vacuum (like the Miele C1) can be just as effective as a "HEPA" vacuum, and that for someone who uses it very infrequently, the difference is really not worth worrying about. The C1 will straight up clean better.

The Miele C1 Turbo Team meets your needs, but the cord length at 18 feet might not work for the reach you need for your stairs. The SEBO K2 Turbo has a 25ft cord and with the hose about 35ish feet of total reach from an outlet. The Kenmore 600 series has a slightly longer cord at 28ft, but I think the hose is a tad shorter than the SEBO so you get about the same total reach. All clean very well, light years better than any cordless vacuum. Of these 3 I would say SEBO K2 Turbo is the best pick if quality and longevity are priority. It comes with a DECADE of warranty when purchased through a dealer. 15-20+ years of life is common. Miele offers similar quality, but only a year of warranty and more difficult to source parts should you ever need them. The Kenmore is a fantastic value. With care 5-7+ years is totally possible.

If you truly want a stick vacuum that will do an amazing job get the Shark Stratos https://amzn.to/4fqy0Ro It’s great on tile and rugs, has strong suction, and handles heavy shedders really well. The only downside is that the dust bin might fill up quickly with all that pet hair. If you want a vacuum that’s made for hard floors and rugs go with Miele C1. It’s a bagged canister with excellent suction, better control on hardwood, and is built to last. The only caveat is that it’s a corded canister vacuum with bags. But if you suffer from allergies, bags are 1000% the way to go. https://amzn.to/4lhC0F6

I have all carpet in my house and a little bit of vinyl in my kitchen and just bought the miele c1 a few weeks ago. Its great on carpet with the brush attachment for it, never had a vacuum that had good suction like this. I am coming from a bagless vacuum i got from target for like 80 bucks though, and I only upgraded because we had some door to door kirby salesmen tell us how shite our vacuum was.

I have the turbo team one that came with the additional roller head.

20% off the Miele C1 Pure Suction and Miele C1 Turbo Team, valid 2/10/2025 to 2/23/2025. [Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction](https://www.mieleusa.com/e/canister-vacuum-cleaners-classic-c1-pure-suction-powerline-sban0-graphite-grey-11181020-p) Reg $349 on sale $279. This is a suction only canister comes with a combo floor brush good for hard floors and minimal rugs. [Miele Classic C1 Turbo Team](https://www.mieleusa.com/e/canister-vacuum-cleaners-classic-c1-turbo-team-powerline-sban0-tech-blue-11181010-p) Reg $469 on sale $375. This is a suction only canister that comes with a basic hard floor brush and a turbo brush, this vacuum is good for hard floors and it is better at low to medium pile rugs and carpets but not good for a majority carpet home. Miele's cordless vacuums and bagless canister vacuum also on sale are not recommended because they are not easy or cheap to maintain.

Since you have mostly carpets it doesn't make sense to keep the Miele C1 Turbo which is for mostly hard floors and minimal rugs. If you want to be able to clean both carpets and hard floors the vacuum needs a powerhead for carpets and brushroll shutoff or a hard floor brush for hard floors. Low price option is the Kenmore 31140/Elite Upright $250. Strong suction, carpet height adjustment, and brushroll shutoff. Downsides are that it's heavy and you need a screwdriver to get to the brushroll to remove hair. Mid price option: Sebo Dart/Sebo Felix $549/$699. These are very durable upright vacuums with carpet height adjustment and brushroll shutoff. The Felix adds swivel steering on the carpet powerhead and a dedicated hard floor brush that also swivels. Downsides are a short hose and they're kinda top heavy. High price options: Sebo K3 $849 and Sebo E3 $1049. These are very durable canister vacuums with carpet powerheads and dedicated hard floor brushes. Canister vacuums have long flexible hoses that you don't have to stretch out like on an upright. Downsides are the higher price and some people don't like how they move. The Sebos are very durable, easy to repair, and their brushroll pops out without any tools for faster cleaning.

Agreeing with u/vacuum_everyday. The parquet brush won't work very well on carpets, the powerhead will work better. Just clean off the hair regularly so it doesn't grow into a monster. The Miele C3 Marin is a very good vacuum for carpets and hard floors, but the Sebo is more durable and the removable brushroll is a huge difference. Miele's brushrolls are not user removable, you can cut the hair off but they don't make it easy for the user to remove the whole brushroll. The Kenmore Elite Upright actually has very good suction and carpet cleaning, but it's heavy and Kenmore's canisters have some bag leak flaws. Choosing a Miele or Sebo you get a quieter vacuum that will last longer. In Sebo's case a vacuum that is very easy to maintain and repair. The upright and commercial vacuums I recommended are good for carpets if you were to keep your Miele canister. If you want just one vacuum for hard floors and carpets I would choose a Sebo because of their high durability and they can clean all flooring types. Agree with u/vacuum_everyday rent a good carpet cleaner like the Bissell Big Green or hire a professional carpet cleaning company. Of if you have the space buy a Bissell Big Green Commerical Carpet Cleaner. Carpets do fade over time so it won't make them shiny but shampooing them will remove dirt and soil that accumulates over time.

Whoops, I thought you already bought it. I'm glad you didn't, the bagless Mieles are messy vacuums. The Miele C1 Cat & Dog comes with a carpet powerhead and it is the best model to look for. Any time you can get the carpet powerhead it will clean carpets better. The C3 Kona and C3 Cat & Dog also come with the carpet powerhead and if you luck out and find them for a low price. The C3 is more expensive because it has a longer cord and a tool compartment, but they have the same cleaning power as the C1. If you just have a little low pile carpet you might be able to get by with a turbo brush. In that case any bagged C1, C2, or C3 Miele can use a turbo brush. I'd say look for the C1 Cat & Dog first, the C1 Turbo and C1 Pure Suction as second choices. Miele's turbo brush is $150 and it's worth it over the generic tools because Miele's turbo brush keeps spinning much better than the generic copies. The Miele C1 Pure Suction is $400 new, so ideally you want to find a used C1 Pure Suction $100-150. The Miele C1 Turbo is $500, so around $150-200 is fair. Used prices should be half or less than a new vacuum because you'll need to buy new bags and filters and it comes with no warranty. Another option is the Powr-Flite Newton with Turbo Brush $171. This is a copy-cat of the Henry vacuums. It has strong suction but it's quiet. The Turbo Brush is made by the same German company that makes the turbo brushes for Miele. The Newton uses large hepa bags and has a long 35 ft. cord. Downsides are there's no automatic cord rewinder and the 2 included small tools are cheap.

When I moved from bagless vacuums to a Miele and a Sebo you'll notice how strong the suction is and how quiet it is compared to the average bagless vacuum. The materials are thicker and nicer. With Sebos I really like how much I can take it apart and replace almost anything myself. Do try one out in person first, many people prefer uprights to canisters. I grew up with Kenmore canister vacuums so I didn't have to adjust how I vacuum.

They should both last long. The Miele S1 Guard has the new bag dock which should prevent the bag from leaking in the compartment from misalignment. The S1 doesn't have any of the drawbacks of the Miele L1 like the downgraded pre-motor filter and the compromised combo tools. As long as you learn to re-seat the bag on the C1 I would say it is equal in cleaning to the S1 Guard so choose whichever has the better sale. Australia got a lot more motor options than the U.S. so also check which model is coming with bigger motor. We don't get the S1 Guard in the U.S. yet but I was surprised to learn the S1 Guard Junior has a 2 piece metal wand while the S1 Guard has a telescoping metal wand. So that may be a deciding feature for you. The suction only Mieles are great for hard floors. You can always add a turbo brush later if you get low pile carpets or rugs but turbos aren't good for high pile, plush, and shag carpets. I'm not familiar with Australian stores but I found this [Miele C3 Total Care](https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/miele-complete-c3-total-care-bagged-vacuum-bronze-pearl-12396520) $294 AUD at The Good Guys. It looks like an in-store only but I would buy it over the S1 Guard Junior. The C3 has the same bag re-seating issue but once you learn that the C3 has a longer cord, a tool storage compartment, and this model comes with the turbo floor brush and the mini turbo brush.

I just got this model a couple months ago. My condo is almost entirely hardwood but I got the turbo team model to vacuum carpeted common areas and area rugs. Its perfect for majority hardwood with some occasional low pile carpeting.

If you want a mix a quality and affordability get the [C1 Turbo](https://amzn.to/45o3OTQ) It has strong suction, simple design, handles pet hair well, and it’ll last a long time without costing as much as the others. It’s an older model but it still holds up well to the more expensive newer models. Since you only have some carpet, you don’t need an electric turbo brush (which is what makes the newer models and cat and dog models more expensive)

I just bought a Miele C1 turbo team off Amazon on prime day. Let me tell you, this machine is amazing! Great suction, surprisingly quiet for a vacuum, doesn’t trigger my allergies, wheels glide like butter, and best of all it’s nearly half the price of my Dyson V11 when it first came out. The only bad thing is the cord is on the shorter side, but if you live in an apartment like me then you’re fine

I would disregard the recommendation list posted here as it does not reflect the availability and value in the Australian market.  The Miele models down under completely eliminated an electric nozzle and at best offer just a turbo nozzle for carpet.  For wall to wall carpet with pets, the turbo nozzle will be a vacuuming and  maintenance nightmare. I would suggest you prioritize a vacuum with an electric nozzle.  Sebo still sells canisters and upright vacuums electric nozzles, but as you found out they are disproportionately $$$. If you want a Sebo for the BIFL quality and maintenance ease, save up gradually or  maybe try looking second hand. Otherwise I would suggest you look at what's actually available around you that has an electric brush roll.  Even a basic Shark Navigator (not the duo clean heads with 2 brush rolls) will perform better on carpeted households than an air driven turbobrush.

A Henry should be at the top of your list, since it's affordable and manufactured in the UK.  You can use variety of parquet brushes and the horsehair ones would be great for LVP.  A miele or Sebo would be more expensive and would come with extra bells and whistles such as self retracting cords and better ergonomics, storage.  If you need to clean rugs, you can find a turbo attachment.  These options will last you 15+ years.   If you want something cordless, Dyson fluffy rollers are good for quick pickups and won't hurt the flooring.  The V8 absolute package includes a fluffy roller and goes on sale intermittently to be within your budget.  Keep in mind while it might be a space saving option and convenient, cordless stick vacuums usually last a couple of years before big problems arise, hence why the main recommendation is for bagged, plug in vacuums.

I have the miele turbo. It thoroughly cleans area rugs and low pile carpet, and hardwood floors with 3 low shed pets and 5 people.

99% of all vacuum advice questions especially in this sub will lead back to “Get a Miele or Sebo.” In your case I would look at Miele in particular as they have their own line of cordless vacuums which I feel you could really enjoy, even if others may not recommend them, (if you go this route get a Triflex not a Duoflex). As well as their more budget friendly canisters are incredible for hard floors, a Classic C1 Pure Suction or Turbo Team, or C3 Calima (depending on budget and preference) would all be excellent and enjoyable options.

Miele C1 is basically a perfect option for what you’re describing besides cordless, which if you get cordless you loose the ability to get basically anything else you mentioned. Usually I recommend Sebo canisters too but their bags don’t automatically seal like Miele, which usually isnt a problem but you have special health factors with you breaking out in hives so its a bonus, generally though a bagged canister will be good, when a health factor is involved it always should take priority over a convenience factor, it just so happens that bagged fills every other requirement too.

The Miele you have is not intended for carpet so don't go with that. And it makes zero sense to replace a garbage cordless Shark with a garbage corded Shark. Take a look at the Simplicity S20EZM. It doesn't have a brush roll shut off but it does have manual height adjustment and HEPA filtration. If you have a Sebo dealer near you then Dart is $400 until 12/3 and that is a great vacuum for carpet and bare floors.

The advantage to something like a Sebo, and to a slightly lesser extent Miele, is that you are buying a product that has exceptional build quality and is highly repairable should the need arise.

I have yet to see any of the new Miele Guard canisters in my store (and I'm not torn up about that) so I can't tell you a lot about them yet. But the Classic C1 has an electric power head while the new Cat and Dog has a turbo brush (which is an interesting choice). If you have carpet you want to go with the C1. Which model Sebo are you looking at? If you can swing the price difference I feel like Sebo is a much better product. The warranty on the C1 Cat and Dog is one year while the Sebo is 10. And I highly recommend buying from a dealer rather than Amazon.

Miele offers a LOT of different models and it can be confusing when you're new to them. The easiest way to differentiate between the models is by looking at what floor tool, wand, and hose/handle they come with. The difference between an electric power head and a turbo brush is a motor to power the brush roll. A turbo brush is powered by the suction of the vacuum while the electric power head has a motor. This means much better agitation on your carpet and a better deep clean. If you have low pile rugs and mostly hard floors a turbo brush will be fine. The Classic C1 Pure Suction and Turbo Team are often referred to as "straight suction' canisters because they don't have an electric power head and are not able to add one. The Pure Suction comes with a combination floor tool. Google one for reference. A turbo brush can be added to the Pure Suction later. All models of the K3 are the same outside of the color. And their standard warranty is 7 years motor, 5 years non wear parts, and 5 years labor. If you buy from an authorized dealer they can offer Sebo's extended warranty of 10/10/7. I understand these are not cheap vacuums and you need to use points but be very careful on Amazon because I've seen a lot of people get shipped open box returns or defective Miele units. And you absolutely have to register it with the manufacturer or you'll have no warranty protection.

I rarely recommend Miele because, in my opinion, Sebo is better. You say apartment... I always bring up the idea of "future proofing" a vacuum purchase. If you can afford a machine with an electric power head that will still be the right vacuum should you move into a place with wall to wall carpeting in the future it's not a bad idea. If you're looking at vacuums with an electric power head the Sebo K3 or E3 or the Miele Classic C1 Cat and Dog. Otherwise the Classic C1 Pure Suction or the K2/E2 Kombi from Sebo.

If you have pet hair on carpets or rugs, the classic C1 with the power nozzle is the only way to go. The guard comes with a turbo brush that can not handle pet hair.

_what_? C3's are definitely around $1000 USD. My C1 pet was like $600 and it was a good deal

2 recs.... 1: I got a shitty Eufy robot vacuum that patrols the area surrounding the litterbox. This is not a good vacuum for an entire room. It is ONLY capable of vacuuming the area in front of the litterbox, which limits litter tracking elsewhere..... 2: a Miele with the Turbo brush for carpets -- it makes the carpet your bitch. Everything gets out of it. Any Miele.... just make sure you get the carpet attachment.

I have long hair. Having long hair, and being lazy here's my best tips: Slightly change how you vacuum: Use the hose/crevice attachment for most of the hair that floats in the corners, not the brush roller (carpet attachment) FIRST. THEN, use the carpet brush. This reduces the amount of long hairs that NEED to be removed with the brush roller. This limits the number of possible tangled in your carpet brush. Secondly... specific to people with long hair... get a vacuum with an easy to clean carpet brush roller. I have a Miele. There's an indented line along the carpet brush where you can run a utility knife and cut through any hair that's gotten tangled extremely quickly and easily. I need to do this once every couple months. Two quick slashes and I'm done without having to remove parts. (Same for Sebo) Many vacuums aren't great at managing long hair by default. A few brands have gimmicky "long-hair-defense" bullshit attachments/features... they are UTTER BULLSHIT. Utterly useless, hard pass. If you see similar phrasing on packaging, just grab your wallet and move along.

Honestly.... if you have $400 cash money.... camp out on FB Marketplace, Offerup, and Craigslist. I'd swoop on the best used model available. Be patient. If you're okay buying used, this would maximize you budget and give you a workhorse for a decade. I'm in Southern California ... there's several SEBO models, used, in great shape between $180 and $400 on Offerup. Quick check on Offerup and there's several Miele C1 for $70-250. Your region may vary. Sebo and Miele have an EXCELLENT network of repair places for their vacuums and parts can be ordered if need be.

Miele cylinder with a turbo/powered head. Brilliant machines. New will be above your budget but you can usually find second hand in that price range and they’re pretty bullet proof so second hand isn’t a problem.

> super heavy super expensive traditional canister like a Miele Our Miele canister is super lightweight, super effective, super quiet and ~$375 right now on Amazon. I don't hesitate to carry it up and down stairs with one hand. https://www.mieleusa.com/e/canister-vacuum-cleaners-classic-c1-turbo-team-powerline-sban0-tech-blue-11181010-p

I bought mine originally cuz I had a husky and it annihilated the shedding problem easily

I second Miele, its the only vacuum I recommend these days. Mine works like brand new after 13 years.

Can very comfortably recommend Miele. Simple corded vacuum cleaner with a bag like the classic series. 

Getting a Classic C1 Meile coming in on Friday. My mom loves Dyson, but after 4 years, I would rather stop replacing batteries. Found myself pulling out the old dusty Electrolux to finish the job when the Dyson recharges. Figured I might as well get a new vacuum with more features.

The general consensus here is that stick vacs as a whole aren't good. I think I'm inclined to agree when it comes to the absolute budget end of the spectrum like this. They won't perform and they won't last long. However I do genuinely think that stick vacs serve a purpose so I'm not against them like a lot of others on this sub. I have one that I use for quick pick ups and a quick run around every few days just to keep things looking ok. It is hugely convenient and my most used vacuum. But I have a corded canister and upright vacuum for deeper cleans every week or so. If I need to do a "proper" clean, the stick vac isn't coming out. You just have to go into the purchase knowing that even if you spend a little more, they're not going to be the longest lasting thing and won't perform as well as a half decent mains powered vacuum with a powered head, and in some cases they won't even perform as well as a canister with a turbo brush. Do you need the convenience of a stick vac? And what flooring do you mainly have?

Whilst it's less convenient, I find a canister vacuum the lightest to work with, although you do need to manoeuvre the machine around on the floor. With a canister you're barely holding any weight in your hand, it's all down on the floor. For above floor cleaning it's the best experience, and then for carpets and floors it's also easy as you're only pushing around the wand and floor head. In terms of lightweight sticks I don't know too many really I'm afraid. Sebo balance and Dyson V12 are both light. I can't speak to the longevity and quality of either though. I owned a V12 for a bit and it was light to use but I returned it as couldn't justify the expense for my daily runaround vacuum. I own a Levoit LVAC 200 which is...fine...but does a poor job on carpets, it will really only skim the surface. I replaced that with a Tineco Pure One Station Five. It's a bit heavier but it does the job and I picked it up new in box on eBay for about £125. The self empty station really helps and it does an ok job just keeping things looking clean. However I'm not sure how long it'll last as some of the joints are already getting creaky and loose.

If you get one with a turbo brush it'll be ok, not fantastic but it'll be better than just a straight suction head. I use a Miele canister with a turbo brush and it doesn't dig as deep as my upright with a powered head but it's fine. If you have low pile carpets then it should be ok. For me the convenience of a canister is the versatility of using it for above floor cleaning of upholstery, dusting etc...then also hard floors and area rugs/carpets. There are very limited canister vacuums available in the UK with powered heads, basically I think it's only Sebo who do them now - the K3, E3 and D4. However even the K3 is probably above your budget.

Miele C1 is extremely light weight and all of the wheels are on separate casters. Very easy. The non-powered head from the dog/cat version still provides plenty of agitation for throw rugs.

If you get a Miele the c1 are one year warranty complete are 3 year unless it’s the home care model after it I killed mine (unusual circumstances) it should be fine I used about 10 years in 3 long story but I love them they are the best I had a c1 I didn’t know the difference in warranties … I will stay with Miele for ever ! Just getting  complete  so I have 3 years ! Or the complete home care line too 

I also prefer bagged. I have experience with the miele classic c1 and kenmore elite 21814. Both are great. Miele is super light and easier to carry. Best choice if you have stairs. But I like how close to the ground the kenmore gets (but it is fairly heavy to carry up or down stairs). If you can afford it, it's definitely worth investing in a high quality vacuum especially of you have pets.

Sounds like most of your surfaces are hardwood vs carpet. If the carpet is low pile, you might be able to get a suction-only machine with a turbo floor tool. I recommend limiting your search to bagged models, none of the bagless models will provide the HEPA filtration you need. Are you in or near a city that has a vacuum dealer? If yes, they will assess your needs and work with you (discounts, demonstrations, etc.), its possible to get an entry level upright or canister in your budget and HEPA needs (Riccar Superlite, Miele C1). Most dealers have used models they refurbished at deep discounts from new/MSRP and have HEPA technology. Riccar, Filter Queen, Rainbow, Kirby, Sebo, Miele U1 and many others will meet your budget as a refurbished option.

Another poster said it: Miele C1. The Classic C1 or Turbo C1, both are pure suction machines, no powerhead, and small/lightweight. I'd do a basic C1, then add the handheld turbo tool for the stairs and the parquet twister for the hardwood floors. Miele's new FiberTeQ Allfloor attachment is another option ($100 add on). If you buy from a local dealer, they will discount it or throw in attachments as a package deal.

Miele C1 is hands down the best vacuum for the money!

I’ve owned the Miele C1 for the past 10 years (+/-) and love it. Best vacuum I’ve ever owned (hands down). Still performs like it did day one. And it was relatively affordable.

I bought a Miele C1 online and I’m happy with it. I normally try to go brick and mortar, but felt placated by what I read online—particularly on the vacuum sub.

It’s very good if you buy the turbo Miele brush attachment. https://a.co/d/erXDgBl

Yes I little bit over your budget but the best vacuum out there. https://a.co/d/fxm5xqZ

Not at all if you buy the turbo brush.

You can start with this one that is $300 and buy the turbo brush later. https://a.co/d/2lA3ef6

My border collie is a champion shedder. I learned the hard way not to get a vacuum that rolls up the hair on a roller. Get the basic, classic Miele C1. Expensive but so perfect and it will last forever. Bonus tip: I spritz a tiny bit of white tea on the collection bag and it makes my house smell good.

Love the Miele C1. Would not hesitate to recommend it for laminate. It’s very light weight and I believe a great compromise between suction power and maneuverability.

Totally feel this. Miele = beast mode suction, but stick = grab and go. Keep both! Miele for deep cleans, stick for daily chaos 👌

Miele C1 or C3 canister. Way more power, built to last, eats pet hair. Game changer for rugs.

I’d look for a used miele c1 or other c series. They’re built to really last and I see them for around $200 on marketplace in my area. Ebay has a certified refurb one for $280.

I agree!! I love my V12! I have two aussies and need the option to get a quick clean at times to contain the fur! I have miele C1 from years ago which I try to use like once every 2 weeks for a deep clean(have the parquet attachment, but nothing substantial for the limited carpet-does minimal for that), a V12 for pre-company/occasion cleaning and quick spots where I don't want to get out the cord, and a eufy L60 SES for like twice weekly cleaning since I'm a mom and lazy at times. They are a TEAM and nobody can tell me otherwise lol. I think everyone hopes for one to rule them all, but I'm a fan of multiple things that have their niche.

I have a shark pet canister bag less vac and it’s amazing. Power head never clogs and we have 3 long haired people in the house. The Miele c1 is also good, but we needed that power head.

Miele C1 - $300 or less usually. Pure suction bagged. From what I see online it has the strongest suction of any vacuum other than central vacuum systems. I have one but with the electric option for a brush roll since I have 50% carpet. They are ultra quiet.

I agree that there are some brands that are wickedly expensive and not worth the price of entry. I do think that the Miele C1 for $279 is the steal of the century and it has a 5yr warranty (I think). Buying a SEBO Dart for $500 might seem like a lot, but with a 10 year warranty (which is the minimum I think a vacuum would last from this company) means that you’ve only paid $50/yr for the vacuum. However, if you just cannot fathom or are unable to think about such a purchase right now or in the immediate future Sanitaire is a great brand with semi- and fully-commercial offerings.

Miele c1, has been good for me. I use the parquet twister for hardwood and an Amazon turbo bristle brush for carpets. My house is almost all hard wood with some low pile carpets

the Miele Classic C1 is probably the best if you want top-tier cleaning power with a super durable build. Handles hardwood like a dream and has adjustable suction for rugs. If you need something cheaper but still solid, the Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet is a great option too. I was tired of vacuums that either scratched my floors or didn’t clean my rugs properly, but [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/Calidad_Precio/comments/1jcnyw1/best_vacuums_for_vinyl_floors_in_2025_gentle_and/) helped me find the right one. Definitely worth a read!

Never again with Dyson. I saved up and found a sale for a floor model of a Miele C1 and I'm never going back to the mainstream brands. It is amazing. It actually seems like I need to do less dusting since getting the Miele and just keeping up w my regular vacuuming routine.

I’ve got a toddler and I’ve found myself vacuuming every night because I hate crunchy floors, blegh! Here’s my current situation: - I got a Miele Classic C1. I use it mainly upstairs because it’s a little unwieldy to drag it up and down stairs (with said toddler, plus two cats). I LOVE the bag and how there’s no roller for my hair to clog up. for upstairs and it’s amazing but a pain in the ass to drag up and downstairs every night. It works great on the thick carpet in our hallway/landing and the hardwood, but it’s a bit too strong for the Ruggable in my kid’s room, so I put it on its lowest setting and try to keep things chill. - Downstairs, I vacuum the kitchen (tile) and living room (hardwood and another Ruggable) with my old Shark Navigator lift-away. The roller is always encased in my hair, I hate dealing with the cord, I HATE the canister and how gross it gets, and I hate how it spit backs tiny things at me (like sand or the tiny rocks from our driveway). I’d like to get something for downstairs that has no roller (necessity), preferably cordless or a cord that retracts, isn’t too gigantic, and has good suction but not so good that it makes vacuuming the Ruggable a pain. I’m not too picky about whether or not it has a bag but I do like the bagged option from a sensory perspective… Does this unicorn vacuum exist? I’d probably go up to $1,000 with my budget if I could find something that comes close to checking those boxes.

Just bought a Sebo D4 last weekend. 10 year warranty (no paperwork required for service - they use serial number). Super long cord. Big bags. Great filter. Easy maintenance. Power head brush pops right out for cleaning and has no exposed bearings. It replaced a Miele C1 which is also good, but too small for our house and lacks a power head. 

Miele C1, it is corded though but everything works very well

Im a conservator of over 20 years you dont need a nilfisk, i dont know who decided to make museums buy those. just need one with variable speed and HEPA filtratration. I got a Miele c1 for like $300 and its great. you can get a eureka or something on amazon that does the same. but you need variable speed and HEPA and i recommend one you can afford to replace the bags on you

Miele’s is really good, but stick wins for speed and convenience. Honestly, keep both. I think you can use them for different purposes

Miele is really good imo

I bought a Miele c1 based on friends recs and it's been excellent (I have pets and endless hair everywhere). Could not justify Dyson prices nor their politics.

I actually got mine for $285 during a Black Friday sale with a turbo brush

Miele! We have 9 cats and a dog.

The Classic C1. It's amazing. It cleans up pet messes and home renovation messes!

I love my C1!!! I recently bought it, and am so glad I did.

Miele. Have had our platinum since 1998, Capricorn since 2005, C1 since 2005, C1 since 2009, another Capricorn since 2013, and C3 since 2015. All still working beautifully, only issues were with the 2013 Capricorn, which has been to the repair shop multiple times - bad apple blended with an aggressive housekeeper. We would never consider purchasing anything but Miele. Because of our positive experience with the vacuum, we bought a Miele refrigerator and a Miele dishwasher in 2013 and both are still going strong with minor repairs along the way. Miele is well worth the investment.

I see the appeal of a stick. I have a V15. It’s about 3 yrs old. It’s primary role is for in-between cleans, small messes. Touch-ups. But, if I am going to vac our main living areas or the entire house, I can get the job done a lot faster with my Miele. If I am going to deep clean the carpet, I don’t pre-vac with my V15. I use my Kirby. If I am going to detail a vehicle, Miele. If I am going to use attachments for deep cleaning, Miele.

The two “compact” offerings from Miele, which are engineered specifically for small homes with all hard flooring, include the Miele Compact C1 and Miele CX1 Boost. There is a like-new open-box Compact C1 on eBay right now for $299, but I would upgrade to the parquet twister floor head of which you can choose two widths - wide and extra wide. Seller: “Amber and Mika’s Store” …I almost bought it but decided to get a CX1 Boost, instead. I also have a V15, but man the floor head is so narrow. Feels like it takes forever to use it! Suction could be better, but it’s about the strongest cordless stick available, it and the Miele HX2.

I am not fond of the Miele C1, and I wasn’t in love with my E3 or D4. I love my C3, though. I would like to try the K3. I thought it wasn’t as powerful as the E and D series units, but I guess I was wrong. This Sebo lady on YouTube claimed they all have the same level of airflow and suction.

this always happens, I search the internet all week for a good vacuum deal and couldn’t find one, the moment I buy the miele c1 this comment pops up. Now I have to return the miele for the sebo lol

I use my Miele C1 for dusting and it works very well, but it’s also a better floor vacuum than my Dyson was, so you may end up using it for everything

It is easy to move around on its wheels, but a bit bulky to carry up/down stairs

I’ve had the opposite experience. Upgraded to a Miele from a Dyson and recently moved the Dyson to the basement because I never use it anymore. Have had it for about 9 months

Most will recommend Miele C1 but the C3 is a superior model with longer cord and wand (a common complaint of shorter cord and wand with C1) as well as running quieter if you’re budget allows.

I just replaced my bissell pet vacuum (2-1/2 years old and busted) with a Miele C1 after researching here and in r/buyitforlife there’s some good information in both but you’ll have to do some digging based on what works best for the types of floors you have.

It depends on your house: Robot vacuum: have this if you do not have pets or wet dirts to smear around Cordless Vacuum: tbh I’m having fun with shark, just need to clear it each time I use it but that’s ok, this is for daily, I need this because I have pets and the bunch of attachments are great for furniture etc. Miele C series: good if you can get the parquet tool head. This is good for a major once a week jobs Wet dry: think tineco, some people swear by them, I used them for 1 week and could not stand the smell that lingers if you don’t dry it out right or that I’ve become the vacuum cleaner. I’d have the shark with a stick to use daily or crumbs + Miele C1/Karcher WD1 for when I want a big job done every now and then

How big is your house? Cord length can be a huge pain, and the Miele C1 has a comically short cord. I have a 950 sqft house and it’s annoyingly short even for a house this small. Good vacuum otherwise.

I can say the Miele C1,2, and 3 bags or like $45 for the XL ones and it’s 8 bags or for you, a year supply. though you might only go through 5-6 cause they do compact the dust pretty well. And it comes with 2 pre motor filters and 2 post motor filters. So you get to change it’s primary filter every time you change bags, the pre motor filter which is what keeps the motor clean and running for a long time every 4 bags and the post motor filter which is the the last stand filter for anything that might have made it through every 4 bags. Also air flowing through a MERV 13 filter several times is the equivalent to a hepa filter cause they filter the same .3 micron particles and hepa filters 99% and MERV 13 filters 75-85%. So this would be close if not better than “hospital grade filtration.” And if you must they sell a hepa grade post motor filter as well for most models. So bagged would be great for your needs, and for an extra $45 you get a machine that will last at least twice if not up to four times as long as any baggless vacuum. I also own a Dyson stick for the past 2 years and my dad owns a Dyson animal ball for the past 15 years and they work pretty darn well. Shark might not last as long but the don’t leak dust either and is cheaper from what I’ve seen so its also is a viable option. Best of luck!!

I’ve been using a Miele C1 for over 6 years now with two shedding dogs and a messy toddler, still works like day one.

Miele pet is awesome. C1 I think is for smaller space that’s what I have.

Miele pet is awesome. C1 I think is for smaller space that’s what I have.

Look on marketplace, i got a miele c1 used for 150 cdn

I have a C1 as well and I love it. Well worth the money

Mieles are repairable and very easy to open i have opened a c1 in 5 minutes

I have a Miele C1 and it is exceedingly average. Not sure I would buy another.

Haha I love the heading. There’s already a ton of good advice in here, but what really helped me was that [detailed database of vacuums](https://www.reddit.com/user/lacking_foyer48/comments/1lj76h3/vacuum_cleaners_compared_comprehensive_datasheet/) another redditor put together. I used it to line up all the specs of the Miele products that people kept recommending. I was torn between the C1 and the C3 for a while but decided to save a bit of money and go with the C1. Been really happy with it, and honestly, if the C1 is this solid, I can only imagine how good the C3 is. You can compare all the brands in the database, but for me it really made narrowing things down so much easier.

Have to agree. I remember getting my first Shark after my Dyson died and I thought I had found the holy grail of vacuums. I’ve bought 5 Sharks since (over about 16 years) and they always eventually go sideways. Bought a Miele C1 in 2023 and it’s incredible at how much suction it has. Plus it’s SO QUIET. And the C1 is not even their top of the line version.

Mieles are great. Just that it's a lot more convenient if you have a long cord when you're dealing with big homes Lindhaus doesn't have a big dealer network, and they're focused on the commercial market, which is probably why you haven't heard of them Make sure to get the HF6 with the powerhead

Miele C1 and Henry 160 are basically kinda equivalent, with some tradeoffs. Henry has a longer cord and bigger bag capacity. It is also fully sealed However the C1 has an automatic cord winder, and stows more compactly If you have enough budget, can stretch for a Lindhaus HF6. I have both a Henry and HF6 and the HF6 is superior in almost every way. Henry is a great machine though

Personally I would get a Bissell Zing or Miele C1. Both of those break down and can be stored under a bed or in a drawer. You want to stay away from stick vacuums as they require emptying every time and are not designed to be your primary vacuum due to the lack of power.

Literally the comparable Miele C1 in the $600s https://youtu.be/skOlVjrlJRA The vacuum bags I used are made by the OEM who makes them for Kenmore Envrocare. They are identical. I do have some genuine vintage Kenmore bags made by 3m and they are exactly the same in terms of how they don't seal it's a design problem. There needs to be a gasket on the bag not on the plastic bag dock.

A used vacuum cleaner. A Miele C1,the Zero G,SEBO K3.

You will find SEBO and Miele to be on the level of that quality that you're looking for. Those machines are sold based on your flooring type and size house. Gide to SEBO models https://youtu.be/Usz8IAj_qyI Gide to Miele. https://youtu.be/whyDx0ChTcA Kenmore is owned and made in China I wouldn't expect quality I have seen quite a few models die after just a year or two. I think you should keep in mind that even back in the '80s Electrolux canister vacuums typically sold for noth of $800. Most quality Vacuums in the United States sell for $400-1200. You can also sometimes find a deal on open boxes or used machines on marketplace. Hope that helps.

You can pry my Miele C1 from my cold dead hands.

We just bought our 3rd Miele. First one was a C1 about 10yo and was passed on to my FIL, who loves it, when we upgraded to C3. We still have the C3 but just bought a Hx2 pro because I'm getting older and wanted a cordless stock.

Fwiw I have the c1 with no turbo brush, I shed tons of hair and we have a dog with medium/long hair and I feel like the standard attachment gets the hair completely fine. I didn't even know there was a turbo attachment until I saw this post lol!! I've been using it for years. I don't have wall to wall carpet but I do have a few big rugs and I am very sensitive to them being dirty or having hair on them so I feel like it works well enough.

I have a Miele C1 with the cat & dog attachments and a long-coat German Shepherd. Only had the Miele for a couple years but I must've been a little high while changing bags once and forgot to put a fresh bag in. I vacuumed without a bag in it a couple times until I realized my mistake. I spent a few hours taking the case apart which is a huge pain in the ass, and definitely not designed for end-user serviceability. There are very helpful YT videos from professionals that make it easier for sure, but I was able to get the motor out and take the covers and stuff off, then blew all the dust out with an air compressor. Luckily the filters were able to catch most of the debris and only some dust made it to the motor. After a thorough cleaning though, the thing fired right up and works and sounds like new still. So my experience with the Miele is that despite my best efforts to destroy the thing it is an absolute tank and even if it doesn't last a "lifetime," the performance and ruggedness alone make it worth every penny to me.

Miele C1 is a bit over your budget but you should be happy about it, it's really a solid device. https://www.deco.proteste.pt/eletrodomesticos/aspiradores/comparar/miele-classic-c1-powerline-sbaf5/161-150977

Yeah, stick vacuums and canister vacuums are so different. I only ever had upright vacuums but converted to a Miele C1 because it has been filtration than a bagless stick or upright vacuum and it has a longer operation time and more consistent suction power than a cordless stick vacuum.

Probably the Kenmore bagged canisters. 600 or elite for the ease of use and fingertip controls. Maybe the elite crossover? They're not ultra well built and may only last your business about 5 years, but you have to be gentle on them. Mieles and Sebos will last much longer but you need to spend a little more than 500 for something that's carpet capable. The sebo k3 is their cheapest option tho (from a dealer ofc). The warranties don't apply ofc, but I think sebo might honor 1 year for commercial use? You should check that out. I know many cleaning businesses in my area who use Mieles, from the classic C1 all the way up to the brilliant. It depends what you prefer and what your clients demand. My sister has some carpets but her cleaning person only uses a suction Miele and my sister doesn't care (and the cleaning person does an excellent job). The worst Miele/sebo outperforms most vacuums. Just make sure to buy large boxes of original bags for the bulk discount and to make them last. With any new product, you're going to want to do a quick educational tour of the product with the folks who'll need to use it so they're getting the most out of it and aren't encumbered. And especially so they don't accidentally damage the machine. Commercial machines exist as well, but may not be as convenient and maneuverable for cleaning homes. Canisters are the only option imo for their versatility and reduced fatiguing.

TL;DR: go to a Miele dealer (use their website to find one) buy the C3 homecare+ for full home cleaning, demote the Dyson to quick jobs, never look back. If you have gen5 detect money (and interest) buy the vacuum that made Dyson increase their filtration standard: a Miele. I thought it was funny Dyson did this as it retroactively pulled the facade off of their previous marketing. For the best performance on hard floors you'll want a machine with their parquet twister attachment, it's what made me fall in love with Mieles in middle school. Currently it works like a dream for my kitty and her ways. (And that original one still works for my parents 17 years later). Technically Mieles cheapest machine, the c1 classic, functions just as well on hard floors when using the same tool as their most expensive machine, the c3 brilliant. They have the same motor, use the same bags, and have the same filter media, but the c3s are MUCH quieter, fully sealed, have bigger bag compartments, and store their tools onboard. The c2 models are a happy in between. They're fully sealed, are quieter but not as quiet as the c3, and also have the onboard tools. Contemporary c2s are made in China with German motors. They're just as well built as the German plastic machines. Technically they're better built because Miele innovated on the s5000 shell which became the c2. Having taken apart both, the c2s construction is more like a brilliant than the c1 classic. As of right now, only Mieles c3s are built completely in Germany. All their bagged models use German made motors but the remainder are formed in China. All the bagless models are completely made in China. No knock against Chinese manufacturing, it's excellent obviously, but that's the T with Mieles current production chain for vacuums. I like my first gen triflex even. Because your budget is $600 (medium-high) and you have carpets, that complicates my recommendation: If you're buying a machine you should buy the one that fully encapsulates your use and use it how you like. Don't purposefully buy something that does less when you can use more, and you can afford more. No matter what you buy it'll outlive and outperform the gen 5. A straight suction Miele might even marginally outperform it on your carpets... Then, you have the Dyson Gen 5 vs the v12/15 (which tells me you care about "the best", technology, and convenience physical constraints be damned) which points me to recommend you Mieles top of line canisters: the c3 electro models (Kona, Marin, Brilliant/ homecare, homecare e, homecare +). They come standard with the electro carpet brush and the parquet twister, as well as the HEPA filter. The Marin adds some longevity and QOL electronics like a filter life timer, parking shutoff switch, and auto suction as well as the seb236, Mieles low profile and led-lit carpet brush. The Brilliant, the one I think you should get, has what the Marin has plus fingertip controls & a display. This makes switching surfaces and tools on the fly so much easier. It also kinda obviates the parking switch. You should buy them from a vacuum store, miele dealer, to get the best deal and get the homecare models with the longer warranty and more tools. From a dealer, you can likely get the Kona for $850, Marin for $1100, and brilliant for $1500, but you might have a harder time finding that brilliant deal as it kinda pads the coffers. Like I said, the c1 classic and a parquet twister will get you the same clean, but it's time to demote the Dyson and get a real vacuum as your primary. The Dyson can be used for quick runs and it'll thank you for it (by living longer than 5). Your carpets will also likely thank you for it. Ik I blew past your budget, but it really seems like you can afford it so 🤷🏾‍♂️ Sebos have better warranties, and some like them better, but they're marginally louder, less powerful, and filter less well than a Miele. And when comparing to a c3, Mieles bags & filters are cheaper in their allergy bundle. Mieles also have a better feel in hand... Which is the whole point imo. You can likely try a Sebo wherever you go to buy that Miele homecare+ 😘 so make sure to try it out too. I think Mieles parquet twister and seb236 are better than sebos articulating floor tool or et1. But that's my opinion. The fully in price recommendation for hard floors would the c3 gala or the c2 hard floor. Marginally in budget but all inclusive machine would be the c1 centennial (if you can find it for $650 and buy the parquet twister). Another option, but a little stretch is the c1 homecare with electro brush (only available from Miele dealers). Even an abused Miele will last a decade. Get the nicest one you can afford, take care of it, and have a perfectly clean home for more than 20 years. No joke. Also, your Dyson is leaving stuff in the carpets that an electro Miele will capture. Your first bag will fill fast (as does everyone's unless they already had a Miele/Sebo).

Just got a Miele C1 after countless visits to this sub for days. I’m in the UAE so it was for 999AED, used up rewards on my card and got it down to 499AED. Claimed the free 4 dust bags too. Great piece of equipment to be getting excited over in my 30s. We’d gotten 3 bagless ones over 3 years. Took the buy once cry once approach and just happy & content now.

Miele canister vacuum. I have a C1

I’d grab a Miele C1 or C3 from John Lewis. Seems there’s a sale on! (Depending on which one fits your use case.) I’m not familiar with the C2. Others can comment on that

Miele C1 with parquet attachment would be perfect imo

This comment really put me onto the Miele C1, after a bit of research i picked one up today. solid device, thank you for the recommendation!

\> Miele Classic C1, Complete C3, Sebo k1, Henry Xtra. Which one of these is $250 was my first thought then I saw this was for someone in europe. So the Meile Classic C1, Complete C2 (but not the C3), Sebo K1 and henry xtra would be under 250 euros. I'd also ad the Sebo Felix 4. It's a european model of the felix without the power head that sells for 200 euros then you could get a used ET-1 on ebay to bring it close to the 250 euro budget (they normally go for around 100 euros). ( Have the felix, don't love it but it's right for some folks). The only problem with all of those is none of them come with powered head and with 50% carpet + pets the dyson/dreme might do better with the active agitation, plus get used more if it's not the cluster fudge of a canister with wands and hoses all over the place and a cord to hook up and pull out every single time you vacuum up a crumb. I would hate using a turbo brush with pets/hair as most don't have an easy brush roll for easy cleaning.

Find a C2 or C3 model with the SBB 300-3 floor brush. Nothing will clean floors better than that. The newer version of the C2 is the Guard S1. The newer version of the C3 is the Guard M1. The Guard L1 is an entirely new vacuum, and is meant to be a lighter version of the C3 / M1, but the L1 has a smaller bag. Edit: they all filter really really well and are sealed systems, and if you add on the HA50 hepa filter (make sure it’s the genuine one from Miele as it’s H13 hepa) it’s top notch. Edit 2: the compact C1 is a also good choice, just NOT the Classic C1 (also known as S2 which is the older version).

As far as other recommendations go, stick vacs that’s are under $300 are mostly built pretty bad. You can get a Compact C1 Miele for $359 on sale, and it will be a better, miles better, than any stick vac in every category. Just as an FYI

I have a Sebo x1 and Sebo x7 and I use to have a Miele c1 I don’t really like bagged vacuums since the dirt sits in them so they absolutely STINK after a few weeks, and if you change the bag every time it stinks, then you’re blowing money since bags aren’t cheap and they can’t be re-used That’s my personal opinion however both the Sebo’s I have a very good at picking up dirt

Slick marketing and name recognition will always muddy the waters if it's a list about longevity, performance, or quality. It's why Bose ends up on every speaker list even though the colloquial joke for decades has been, "no highs, no lows? Must be Bose". I've had a Miele C1 for 6ish years now? Only thing I regret is not getting a higher trim that has or takes the electric head with a beater bar (I don't think the pet model existed at that time?) but it's been a tank and the bags aren't really a hassle and easier to dispose of than a plastic container full of loose crap.

I bought a Miele C1 on eBay about a year ago. It was new in box for $250. Previously, I had been buying Sharks for around the same price point. I always thought Sharks were a good vacuum, and they definitely are compared to many of the other brands, but the suction on the Miele blows the Shark out of the water. The bags are absolutely not an issue and there is so much less dust. The canister style vacuum is also so much easier to move around, especially on stairs.

The Miele C1 is quiet. I use mine on the lowest setting because the suction is very strong, and still is on the lowest setting for carpet.  The downside is the initial price for the vacuum - Mieles are cheaper up front, way more expensive down the line vs Sebo.

I have Miele C1 and Dyson V15. We use Miele when more suction is needed and Dyson for light duty tasks

I bought a Miele c1 last year and I love it. I don't have deep carpet, but I do have four furred beings living with me.

It has two height adjustments on the large attachments and I think six auctions adjustments

Just got a Miele Classic C1 for a great price and it's so powerful, it's sucking my carpet off it's pad at the lowest setting! I guess I gotta wait to vacuum after I put my coffee table down.

Have you tried washing or replacing the filter? We actually went from a Miele for pets to a Dyson and it's miles better. Have had it for a few years now and the suction hasn't really gone down at all. We just rinse the filter every couple of weeks, it's amazing how much crap comes out. Takes forever to dry properly though. With regards to scratching the floors I think it's just a case of making sure to use the right attachment and position on the brushes?

Miele Pet! Expensive but so worth it!

Miele pet, it’s lasted years but it’s heavy

I've got three vacuums 😂 (all bought second hand!). I have a small dyson ball which is great for carpets, I have a miele pet which I use on wooden floors and tight corners etc and my poor henry is relegated to being the shed vacuum 🤣 Like I said all my vacuums were bought second hand, I think the most I paid was £20 for the miele and they all work perfectly.

Miele is amazing. We got a pet fur specific one last year on an awesome Black Friday sale via Amazon. We have four pets (two dogs and two cats), and three of them are crazy shedders, so I was specifically looking for a good vacuum for fur. This is the best vacuum I've ever had. If you are in the USA and can hold off a month, you might find a great sale for Miele over Thanksgiving weekend. If you are interested in the model we got, let me know and I can look it up. I think we spent about $400-500 USD and it was probably typically an $800 vacuum. ETA: Sorry, I should have mentioned that, in my experience, the pet fur Miele is also great for dust/allergens, which is why I mentioned it!

Miele Compact C1/2 is the answer

Second Miele, even though it is expensive. Mine has lasted years with 4 cats.

There’s no single vac that does it all except for maybe a super heavy super expensive traditional canister like a Miele. For an everyday hard floor vac (and light carpet vac) the best is Levoit on Amazon that's about $200. It's a Dyson-like machine that overcomes a lot of the longtime design issues with Dysons (such as, it can stand up by itself -- what a concept). But we also keep the Dyson around for a more aggressive carpet vac when we need it. We also have a Eureka boss -- powerful and dependable small canister vac. And a monster shop vac in the basement. Dysons are great but they're really expensive and their air filtering system is overly complicated and tends to lose efficiency. If you own a Dyson, watch all the available Youtubes on how to clean it with pressurized air so you can keep it running. Given the competition from newer manufacturers like Levoit, I think it's going to be harder for Dyson to justify selling floor vacs for close to $1000.

I didn't think so, but I've only used their stick vacuum. It had issues, and when I was in the market for a new vacuum 5-6 years ago I had a couple of friends and also a couple of local vacuum shops recommending I avoid Dyson. I decided to go with a Mielle canister instead. I have two huskies and it does a great job with all surfaces. The canister is very light and not clunky at all to pull around (which was my biggest worry). I'd recommend checking this brand out if you're unsure about Dyson.

Ha, I'm on the other side of this. Dyson cordless battery lasted 2 years, replaced under warranty, failed again after a year and a half so I pitched it. Back to a corded canister miele and I love it.

Just got a replacement - Miele corded canister. My god. THAT is a vacuum cleaner. It actually lifts dirt off the floors! Go figure. Bye bye Dyson. 🥳🍾🍻

Just got a replacement - Miele corded canister. My god. THAT is a vacuum cleaner. It actually lifts dirt off the floors! Go figure. Bye bye Dyson. 🥳🍾🍻

As much as I love my Miele corded, canister vacuum, I decided to get a Dyson V12 Detect slim last year. The Miele is mostly used on carpet now or really dirty jobs. But for hardwood and stairs, the Dyson gets used much more frequently. The green light makes it really easy to see if there are missed spots. Since I'm mostly with hardwood floors, it does a pretty good job. But it's not without faults. Cleaning it is a pain if you are picking up a lot of fine dust or powder since the filters get clogged pretty fast. For regular dirt and dust, it can go a while without needing a deep clean. Also, emptying it is annoying too since it releases a cloud of dust. You need to either do it outside or wrap the garbage bag around it to minimize the dust. The power is nowhere near as good as a corded vacuum so I don't even bother using it on carpets. Even with all those downsides, the convenience still results in me vacuuming much more often in high traffic areas so my place is much cleaner overall. If you don't have a ton of carpets or they're lower pile, it might be worth it. But if you can only have one vacuum, I would still suggest a good canister instead since it's just more capable and will be higher quality. Just much more of a hassle to plug in and move around to different spots.

OP, I've wrestled with dog hair clogs myself. My Miele bag canister crushed hardwood, though my older Dyson and Shark weren't much better. I ended up checking ConsumerRating for ideas since it cut through the nonsense, and my cleaning life got a bit easier. Best to stick with something proven for fur and floor.

Miele! Seriously a game changer with my two long haired, triple coated dogs.

The first time I used the carpet steamer after vacuuming with the Miele there was 1 tiny little ball of fur like the size of a peanut. I was used to the carpet steamer pulling up gross, soggy clumps of hair that the vacuum had missed. Worth every penny!

We bought a canister during COVID germ panic and I am never going back. We have pets and the difference in what the canister picked up vs our upright Hoover was astounding. Edited to say we went with Miele.

I only use Miele. I use the bagged canister design for the whole house and for every mess. Even pet hair.

I thought the same thing, got a Miele and would never go back. Bags last way longer than you think, I look after dogs for a living so 10-15 dogs in the space per day, daily vacuuming, 1 bag every 2 1/2 months give or take. Don’t have to take the thing outside to empty it because of dust. It’s wonderful. Just my input.

I don't like the bags because they get really smelly in between cleanings. I have a dog and 3 cats andan the exhaust coming off the miele I have is rank lol. I always have to change out the bag before it's full because the smell is so bad. And yes the filter is good, and I take care of my machine. It's the nature of the beast when cat hair and dander is left to sit for so long in a vac bag. Something that doesn't happen in a canister vacuum. Pros and cons. 🤷

So that confirms it for me... I'd just go with a cheap one for quick cleanups at this point. They all seem to be awful so why spend extra? I have a corded bagged canister miele that has been solid as a regular vacuum. These cordless bagless ones all seem to be garbage and not good for deep cleaning.

Miele canister or Riccaro upright. Bagged vacuum all the way.

Bagged vacuums are needed if you have significant allergies. Once I’ve removed something from my home, I don’t want to have to breath it again when I empty the vacuum canister. I actually have three - a bagged, corded canister (Miele), for deeper cleaning; a bagged cordless (Hoover OnePower) for quick pickups on carpet; and a bagless cordless (Dyson V12) for quick pickups on hard surfaces. This seems to keep my house the cleanest. IMO the Dyson doesn’t have enough suction power for carpet even for quick pickups.

I would say that anyone whose allergies are significant enough that they are concerned about them would benefit from a bagged vacuum with good sealing and a HEPA filter, that also does well at deep cleaning not only floors but upholstery, curtains etc. That’s why I have my Miele. If they are not concerned, they can use whatever vacuum they want. I’ve had people on this sub say they think allergens don’t go into the air when you empty out a bagless vacuum. If someone like that has allergies but prefers a bagless that doesn’t do a good job on carpet, it’s their life.

Thank you for your reply! I did try a corded Miele in 2017, which was allegedly the most powerful vacuum they had at the time (within the 900 W limit, of course). I was not impressed, at least not enough to actually buy it, even though it was much cheaper than they are nowadays. I'm sure they have gotten better over the last 7 years, but by how much? And is it really enough to defend the insane price tag? I understand that this price level is "the new normal", and therefore by definition not "insane" anymore, but still – I'm having a really hard time dishing out all that money without getting something absolute premium in return. And nowadays, I don't.

We had a Dyson V8 Animal that lost suction power pretty badly over the course of about 2 years. We got it serviced and did everything they recommended but it's just a useless piece of crap. Ended up going back to a plug in Miele.

I used to work at a local vac shop in Ottawa Ontario. We used to get a lot of refurbished V6s, V7s and V8s, mind you this was like 8 years ago. I got myself a V6 for upstairs ( It was like $180) and a V8 for the living room and that was about $230. i dont even know if Dyson still does the Refurbs, they still come with a one year warranty if i remember. After the one year warranty is up i would use the 3rd party batteries for the Dysons. Its cheaper and you can get 2 some times. I also got a refub Miele cannister and my wife can tell quickly if i vaccumed with the Miele instead of the Dysons. You need to have the power on high for the Dysons to suck as good as the canisters, but it kills the battery stupid quick.

I thought me with 2 Miele cannisters was weird but here we are

The miele cannisters have rubberized pieces where contact may occur, as well as on the tool head. I'm not sure the 5 vs 10 year warranty matters as far as these vacuums go. I know people have had issues,but it's unlikely. You don't have to spend 1k or more to get excellent performance from Miele and Sebo, and preowned isn't a bad option considering how long they last. Anecdotally I found a Sebo X4 Automatic for 10$, the cord was destroyed and it needed a brush roll. 65$ worth of parts, some cleaning, and this thing is rocking. So marketplace isn't an unreasonable place to find one.

Miele - with a bag, cord, etc. No complaints! We had a Shark, really didn’t like it (though we still have a Shark handvac).

Sluit ik me volledig bij aan, op aanraden van mijn moeder. Na 2 complete miskopen, inclusief een dyson, was een Miele met zak echt een verademing.

Same here. Miele with bags, works great

When they were new to the market, the rep would try and 'sell' it to the staff, but we knew that it was a bunch of malarkey. Miele vacs use bags, yes, but they're clean, easy to replace and suck harder that ...well, that part writes itself. Buy a Miele Also, their claim was 'no loss of suction' like the bag vacs did, but if they bagged models start with 20 and drop to 14, but the Dyson stays perpetually at 10, who has the better unit? Aaaaand also, if there is no loss of suction, but then you fire up an AIR-DRIVEN motor head, you lose suction. It was all a bag of doodoo that a Dyson couldn't even suck up. Marketing will always trump a sucker.

Don’t bother with cordless or Dyson. Grab a meile bagged vacuum, then come back here 6m later and thank us for the suggestion

Shark is okay at first but this video isn't a good video to base it on they just throw the stuff on there without it sitting and getting into the carpet. You're better off with a Miele vacuum that has a bag and will be less dusty from emptying a non bagged canister.

If you get a room a for daily upkeep, get the one that empties itself. I love my room a but wish I would’ve gotten the self-emptying base. My upright is a Riccar. I’ve also owned a Miehle canister vac. Both are outstanding

I have a meile canister vacuum I use for that area. Love it and it works perfectly!

Sounds like you are on the right path. For what it's worth, we have loved our miele's. We have both a floor canister that stays on the lower level and a rechargeable stick for everywhere else.

I’ve got a Miele wired vacuum I’ve owned 10+ years and gone through 3 Dyson cordless in that time. They’re handy to quickly pick up dirt etc but definitely not BIFLish. My Dyson v6 is starting to do that dreaded on and off pulsing thing I’ve had before and replacing battery and filters and cleaning with air compressor etc have done nothing.

Get a Miele. I’ve had the same Miele for 15 years now. Thing is a tank.

Yep - Shark is great and cheap, too for carpets. I use a tank Miele vacuum (German made) for cleaning the car and the hardwood floors, though as it's light and has variable suction.

I really like mine, but I don't think it was *that* expensive - maybe $500-600 10 years ago?

i was so disappointed by the miele i bought ([proof](https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/comments/hd317t/got_a_miele_disappointed_help/)) that ive since assumed everyone on reddit is a shill and yes i tried the $150 heads and i made sure the vacuum is turned On etc etc

The comment regarding the handle creaky sounds and audible air leak... I have found the audible air leak in multiple Miele canisters (over the years) AND Sebo. I don't think this is a change from previous models I've used. It just seems to be a reality that they don't see as a significant concern (ie. likely to not affect performance in a meaningful way, but preventing it would probably require fittings that would likely add cost, decrease dependability, and in the very least, wear down with not much use to the point that they ultimately start leaking). I really don't think it likely makes a noteworthy difference and they know the benefit:cost situation. As for the creaky handle -with even slight "give" in it, I have definitely noted it, but again, I believe it is one of those, "it doesn't actually affect anything in a meaningful way, but it does allow for the fit and connections as intended" situations. I could be wrong, but if it were an issue, I think warranty costs alone would discourage them from continuing with the practice. BUT, again, there is no doubt, that it is a very real thing. I haven't had an issue with the swivel of the ET-1 but prefer how light and maneuverable it feels to me. The low profile is also much better than \*most\* of the high end power heads I've used. Thank you for the review and thoughts. It is nice to hear about experiences!

Have a Miele canister. Paid a fraction of the price for it when I found one at the thrift store that someone neglected to clean their pet hair out of - but outstanding vaccuum.

I have a Miele canister. Love it! We have a lot of hard surfaces (hard wood and tile). I got the extra large attachment for hard floors, but honestly the normal sized one it comes with would be sufficient.

I have a Miele canister vac that's great for hardwoods and rugs. personally, I prefer it to a stick vacuum (I can use it in couch crevices/on any upholstery, etc), and it's going on 24 years strong.

Well,I did it. I walked into a vacuum cleaner store and repair shop just to see this Sebo upright people refer to. I had already ordered a Kenmore BU4050 based on reviews although I have never seen one. I've been through every vacuum type imaginable in the last - ahem - 40 years. Starting with Electrolux canister on glider rails, a family hand-me-down. Dirt Devil tiny little canister. Hoover upright, Sanitaire commercial upright, Miele stick vac with removable handheld dustbuster thing, Miele canister. Had a Dyson V5 for when the canister was too heavy to pull out. Shark Navigator Pet upright - nimble, easy to use, went under bed - I liked it for a long time but slider for floor type change got stuck and it all those plastic parts got a little rickety. I learned: While cordless is quick and easy, it's also weak suction. Sanitair upright cleaned well on carpet but no accessories. Dysons are pretty colored plastic but all marketing, hurts my wrist, went through 2 batteries, just top heavy, and poor suction. Miele corded stick vacuum had very strong suction but was too heavy and center of mass is midway up so awkward unless you are very strong and was not self standing. Miele canister is great but all those accessories take up a lot of space and I'm over moving canisters around and banging the wall. Bagless was good as a novelty but so messy - the vacuum itself attracted dust and emptying always led to some dust on me. So I wanted a bagged, corded, self-standing, upright that had a low center of gravity, was nimble, no too heavy, and could go under the bed. Even though the sales guy was enthusiastic and informative but not pushy, the Sebo Felix sold itself. I bought the Sebo Felix even though I wasn't going there to buy, just see it. It does every thing I want and is much quieter. 10 year warranty, locally serviced by "Onyx" dealer \[that's what they call official dealers\], give loaner vacs if it takes more than 3 days. The store has been there 26 years, first the father and now the son owns it. They repair every brand of vacuum but only sell Sebo, Miele, and some in-the-wall systems. When I think of all the money I've spend on vacuums .... The good ones were Electrolux, Miele, Sanitaire, and for a while the Shark impressed me. Now I hope the Sebo will be my last vacuum. $700 US, price goes up $200 on September 25 due to tariffs. Dealer said he's sold 17 of them this month from special orders I will return the Kenmore BU4050 unopened when it arrives.

Twenty seven years ago we purchased a Eureka canister that broke within a year. We ended up with a Miele. That thing still runs and I use it to clean my unfinished basement twice a year. My new Miele canister lives on my first floor for hardwood and my Sebo upright in s upstairs for carpeting. The Sebo is heavy but it’s a beast that will definitely outlive me. I now have two very cheap cordless vacuums that I use like Dustbusters. I’ve never understood why people buy that Dyson crap. There are complaints everywhere. There’s a difference between a company that spends money on engineering and quality and one that spend it on advertising. Dyson spends it on advertising. I’d vote for Miele everyday.

The canister is superior for vacuuming furniture, drapes, blinds and other things that accumulate dirt. I use the canister for actual cleaning & my stick for quick pickups. Go cheap with the stick & buy the Miele.

My ex didn't like dragging around the canister vacuum I bought in 2005 and would buy a new Dyson or Shark stick vac every year. My Miele outlasted my marriage 💃🏽

My Miele canister vac is 20 years old this year!

I have two Miele. I don’t need to upgrade. I hope I never need to replace them either.

I heart my Miele canisters too. I really do.

I love my Miele canisters. They are not heavy like those old Electrolux that never died.

I have mine on a long enough extension cord that it can cover the entire first floor without unplugging. I suppose an upright would be easier but these canisters do such a good job. I vacuum the kitchen and bathrooms even. I bought them from eBay. I have no idea why anybody would sell a vacuum that works perfectly but they do.

Hardwood floors here. Dyson upright lasted... 9 years, I just looked up when we bought it. It just failed, and it basically outlasted our cats. I was using it a few times a week, sometimes quite heavy use. It's the ball one, animal something. I used it to vacuum up stray litter - I'd fill the receptacle area twice in a single vacuum, 11 litter boxes in one area, 3 in another, so lots of litter got scattered on the floor. Most of our house is hardwood or tile or whatever, not a lot of carpet. Warning - it pulls in so hard that it doesn't move on carpet, except commercial welcome mat type stuff which we have under the litter boxes. What was nice about the Dyson was that I could leave the vacuum at the bottom of the stairs and do the entire stairs with the narrow nozzle because the hose tube thing was so long. Also no bags. Was a bit noisy, and heavy to lug around. We only had to wash it out every now and then. Seems like motor burnt out, or something. We have a Miele canister now, but I haven't had to deal with 8 cats worth of hair, just 1. We got it with the single use bags but got a reusable one, and I've emptied it twice now (from one vacuuming of litter and such). It's very quiet - I often turn it off by accident when it's running - and lightweight. 2 filters and 1 bag, so lots of stuff to replace on a regular basis. It was so quiet I was worried it wouldn't work well, but I've been pleasantly surprised with it. It's on par with the Dyson. Hate the Shark. Used it at work (almost 5 years), virtually useless, and we don't have cats there (lol). Two locations, 4 vacuums. They just don't pull up stuff, don't do anything. They were rated really good by Consumer Reports, but my experience with them was extremely poor. Two failed at the places where I worked, so I ordered 2 more, hoping that the bad ones were just one offs. I'd have to run over the same bit of leaf or whatever a few times to pick it up. I overhauled them etc but no better. New ones that I got for the store (I bought one for one location, then another for the other), same experience. I told the store management not to order them, to find something else. Had bagless Bissels. They burned out after about 5-6 months. I worked for a while at a place that sold them so I bought them somewhat regularly. Felt like a waste of materials and landfill so went for the Dyson after going through maybe 6-8 Bissels. Normally I'm a "buy it once the right way" kind of person, but for some reason I went through a zillion Bissels. The Dyson was a "buy it once the right way" and I hope the Miele is too.

Yep, I can confirm this. We exclusively used a stick vacuum for \~5 years until I finally bit the bullet and bought a Miele. We filled up the bag in a single day before I had even finished all the rooms. I was disgusted that that much stuff had been stuck in our carpet that whole time.

Depends on the Dyson. If it was an upright (especially bagless) it was likely very loud and also not as efficient. These Miele canister vacuums are literally quiet enough that you can hold a normal volume conversation with someone while you clean.

Going off your requirements including 80% carpet 20% hard floors, 2 cats, reliable and easy to repair: you’re looking at $550+. So Sebo Dart or Felix if you want an upright or Miele canister.

Love my Miele canister vacuum, almost never have to de-hair it. Have had it for about 10 years.

Miele. Don't need the super duper pet model. We have 3 dogs and a standard Miele canister model handles it all easily.

When I bought my newest vacuum, I went to Consumer Reports. I use them for so many things! They recommended my microwave that has been working for 21 years… Anyway, I used them recently (a year or so ago) for vacuums, their top rated one was a Miele canister model. I’ve only ever used upright models, but I splurged (horrifically expensive) and I’m completely amazed. I’m addicted to vacuuming now. I will have this vacuum for the rest of my life. You can also ask for recommendations on r/buyitforlife.

I replaced an old Dyson DC21 with the C3, and I'll tell you, the Miele canister is way easier to drag around than the heavy clunky old Dyson ever was.

It's just simple physics. Internals clogs due to how they're made meaning they dinner then later break. Batteries also fail soon. But yourself a good canister vacuum they'll last for life, like the Sebo or Miele. Both made in Germany. The Sebo bags are cheap and are winning all the awards nowadays. Great machine for $500.

I have a CXT vacuum at home. I originally bought it as a way to trick my toddler into helping me clean, but I've found that it's great as a quick, convenient cleaning tool. However, it doesn't really suffice on its own. I keep a Miele canister for serious cleaning jobs and have robot vacuuming running daily as well. I also have mostly hardwood flooring and low pile rugs - heavier carpeting would also not be good for the Makita. It has its place in the right ecosystem.

I have my parents old Miele that is around 30 years or more too. My partner likes the dyson stick but I still think the Miele does a better job

I’m in the Miele camp. Mine is about 10 years old and still going strong. I’ve had to replace parts over the years but that comes with the territory. All of my clients have hard flooring and some rugs scattered throughout, so the canister works well for me. I just have the carpet attachment that runs on the suction from the vac, and it’s fine. I’m not dealing with heavy pet hair however. They also have models that feature an electric powered carpet head but those start to get very pricey. I rarely have to mess with the canister. Miele is a different kind, it’s designed much better than “normal” ones that drive me nuts. The attachments are easy to access and change out, and I can literally do ceiling to floor maintenance with them. Cobwebs in the corner? It can reach. Need to dust top of the door trim and baseboards? Easy peasy. And I’m short, only 5’3”. I do not understand how yall use an upright for whole house cleaning. Every one I’ve ever used, I had to fight the terrible little scrunched up hose they usually have, trying to drag the vac and use the hose at the same time is a nightmare. And it just doesn’t reach well. I prefer a vac over hand dusting so I will stick with what works. With the Miele I can do the lampshades, all the window trim, you name it. Good luck!

My cleaner encouraged me to get one when he started, after showing me that my current upright wasn't working well. I personally prefer an upright but I did get the Meile

I found a used Miele canister on Facebook marketplace, and that thing is awesome. It does require bags (I don’t mind, better for my allergies and I can get generic ones via Amazon). Bonus, it’s a nice enough vacuum that when if it breaks in the future, it can be repaired.

Bought Miele canister in 1991 and still sucks like a . . . anyway, hasn’t lost a step in all those years. Best there is

I've had my Miele (canister style) for 30 years. 🙌

I will say that while the actual motor is working great, the plastic that surrounds the cannister (the part that's under the rim) has gotten brittle and when I bumped the cannister into furniture or the wall when pulling it, the plastic started breaking off. That started about three years ago (and a LOT of plastic has broken off!), but it's still going strong!

omg, I just realized I can tell some co-workers, "My vacuum cleaner has been working longer than you've been alive!"

Miele is definitely the best but so expensive. A very very good alternative is the eureka mighty mite. I’m surprised no one recommends it (this is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve recommended it on Reddit and never see it mentioned!)

I use a Miele at someone’s house and I love it, the suction is amazing. If you want something similar for way cheaper I highly recommend the Eureka Might Mite. It’s like $100 and it has the same suction as a Miele. It’s plastic so it’s light, the two tubes together are really long so easy to reach ceilings for cobwebs and stuff. It doesn’t last as long like a Miele would but it’s freakin awesome.

If you want a high quality vacuum that does everything well check out the Miele canister models.

Of those that you are considering the Miele wins hands down. Also add SEBO to your list....

SEBO for upright. Miele for canister. Miele has slightly better filtration than SEBO but I personally prefer SEBO canisters and uprights due to better warranty and cost of ownership

I'm probably going to get down voted for this but I'd stay away from Riccar. They aren't what they used to be. SEBO and Miele are the ones that get the most love and for good reason. I prefer SEBO above all because they're 100% German made machines, they have a great ecosystem, are easy to self service and parts are readily available. They have great filtration and bags are inexpensive. As for ZeroG, I'd be skeptical of them. They are a small company and every time I look at their website they are always out of stock. They use proprietary bags that are not available anywhere but their own website. What happens if/when they go out of business? Can't get bags for them and the machine is useless. I will say they make a nice looking machine with awesome features and performance. I'd buy one second hand if I could find one but if I paid full price and couldn't get service or parts then I'd be upset.

Miele canister, any model.

I also have one and definitely have had to de-hair it. However, it’s not miserable to do and it’s definitely worth it!

I'm not a housekeeper, but I have a Miele - going on 20 years now. Its amazing. It makes cleaning go so fast. I have a cordless LG that I use for quick tidy ups in between deep cleans, but for monthly deep cleans, I use the Miele and the place just feels SO CLEAN afterwards.

We have 2 currently. A stick (3 in 1 unit) for light duty quick tasks and a canister for bigger jobs. Never an issue with my Miele vacuums. Only ever replaced one Miele and that was because we moved continents and the voltage was different so we sold the old one.

Miele canister is a beast

Miele canister or SEBO. Go German.

I’ve got a Miehle canister and I love it

Miele are fantastic. I have both the canister vacuum and the stick version. The cannister version would suck a football from over the garden wall .....

I got a miele one in January of this year ......that along with a dishwasher has done wonders for my back. I wouldbt be without my miele. Having used the dyson as well ( my housemate had one) i would go for the miele any day.

Not sure if this would be worthwhile for you, but I decided to buy a used Miele canister so that I could try a canister in my house. I just got it the other day, so the jury is still out on if I will stay in canisters, but if you’re curious about canisters, it might not be a bad idea to buy a used one (make sure the bag compartment is clean, if dirty its no good). Then you get to try it out for as long as you want, and if you don’t like it you can sell it and get most (if not all—depending on how good of a deal you get) of your money back. I know many suggest going to a dealer to try before you buy, and while that would help, in my case I would prefer to clean my own floors in my own home. This lets my wife try it a few times too.

I have Miele canister vacuum for my own home. I can't imagine having to change its bag after two or three homes! They'd have to be massive castles.

I dont think it is my mom bought one and within 1 year it had battery and filter issues. Dyson looks cool and neat due to marketing, but when you have to dispose of the dust and dirt, it ends up flying everywhere, which is my main complaint and reason I stopped using my Dyson and gave it away after 5 years. It is also impossible to clean with so many components. if you want a quality vacuum, i would get a Miele or sebo canister vacuum. It is pricey, but canister vacuum compacts the dust and dirt into a bag and you just dispose the bag. No dust flying everywhere. Simple to clean.

Abt. You will find the staff super knowledgeable and know you will be protected if you end up hating what you choose. Personally, I love Miele canisters as they last for a very long time. When I lived downtown I was in a vacuum shop (this would have been around 2008) and a woman was bringing in her Miele from the 80’s for repair. But I absolutely love Abt for any big purchases.

I've had my Meile for 10+ years. It will not quit, wont die. I love it.

I have a Miele that's at least 10 years old. At one point I had 3 kids and 5 dogs in the house. I love it, and it is indestructible. Paint is knocked off the buttons, filter replacement is the only thing I've had to do regularly.

I’ve had a Dyson V8 for 10+ years, main vacuum (hardwood floors and low pile rugs) and replaced the battery once. It doesn’t do our whole house without a charge, no big deal. There is one guy in particular (that I’ve noticed) that posts negative comments about Dyson and I just skip over his comments because it’s repetitive and I’ve found it to be untrue. We now have a Miele canister vac as well and don’t love it.

I have 3 vacuums that I use for different types of cleaning. Cordless(not Dyson but someday I go or will be!!) is my ‘daily driver’ and while it’s not the best vacuum ever, it’s the primary reason that my house stays clean. Its battery lasts about 25 minutes and it tackles cat hair and dust like a champ. Then I have a Miele canister vacuum, it’s the work horse. It’s a pain to drag out and always ends up getting pulled from the outlet because the cord is annoyingly short but it is crazy powerful. Then I have a central vac system. I solely use this for keeping ceiling corners free of cobwebs a couple times per year because it’s light and has a super long hose but it’s cumbersome and the central canister is in the basement crawl space so I use it minimally to avoid having to empty it often. Together they take up a lot of space but I wouldn’t willingly get rid of any of them

Dyson marketing department got you good if you think it cleans better than a miele.

I’ve always kind of wondered about that too. Consumer Reports consistently puts Kenmores way up the list while Miele and Sebo get a lot more love here. Part of it is probably how CR weights things: price-to-performance, availability in big box stores, and maybe even the way they test suction vs. long-term reliability. Kenmore also has broader distribution in the U.S., which probably gives CR more samples to work with. I can’t speak to kickbacks or partnerships, but it wouldn’t shock me if brand relationships played a role in how much attention certain models get. All I know from experience is that I went from a bagless Shark to a Miele canister, and the difference in how clean my carpets look and feel is night and day. If you prefer to look at it more objectively, there’s a really helpful [vacuum comparison spreadsheet](https://www.reddit.com/user/lacking_foyer48/comments/1lj76h3/vacuum_cleaners_compared_comprehensive_datasheet/) another Redditor put together where you can line up all the specs across brands. For me, once I saw the numbers side by side, it was pretty clear why Miele gets the reputation it does.

Thanks for the explanation. I’ve tried my families Miele canister when I lived with them and never got the hang of it. Would the Felix and the Lindhaus valzer be about the only two worthwhile options?

Yup, these original Dyson's were incredibly reliable for the most part. I think the first one in my family lasted close to 14 years before it finally died. The second was about 12-13 years old as well. Dyson's are not bad today, they just are not that good anymore, and not as reliable. For reliability you're definitely going to want a Sebo or Miele.

Kenmore intuition It's a solid machine that is just a good vacuum overall, it should make you happy for a good amount of time! Check around, you can usually find it right at your budget. Even then it's worth going over by the $10 or so. There are a couple different colors with some other tools and stuff, generally the same machine however. https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Intuition-Friendly-Handi-Mate-Combination/dp/B08NPBCG97 Also, always do a good search at your local thrift stores and marketplaces for good machines that people don't want! To date I have found a Miele canister, a Kenmore Intuition, and then an older Progressive that I actually used to have years ago. *I know you don't want bags but the name brand Kenmore bags are like diapers, filter well, and last a long time. For your price range you will be hard pressed to find a bagless machine that will make you as happy as this one. Trust me, I've tried lol

They are my favourite! I’ve also gotten a few of my clients to buy them when their vacs have broken down, they don’t regret them 😄

Mieles are great for this because they fit on a stair. Dysons suck for this.

My Miele canisters (I have two) have both been perfect forever-- one is around 25 years old, one is about 18-- without maintenance beyond changing the filters. I have replaced a few of the attachments. I used both of them professionally for several years as well. They were refurbished when I got them! So worth the money.

We got a Dyson stick for quick and spot cleaning. We got a corgi that sheds like crazy. It helps with maintaince of the fur. A Miele canister is BIFL and will hold up with per hair.

Did the same. After 2 dyson stick vacuums, I realized they are crap. My miele canister vacuum is a beast.

Just buy a Sebo or Miele canister vacuum and be done with it.

Miele is the best vacuum I've ever used. I first tried one at a clients home years ago. They're so powerful and effective, they're quiet, they're easy to maintain and clean. The designers/engineers thought of everything, even considering cord length in regard to average room size for the model I have. Good attachments too! Thyre pricey, but you can get them certified pre-owned in great condition. Get a bagless car and dog version if you can!

Canister vacuum. Miele works well enough we haven't bought a new one in a long long time.

Bagless is trash! I’ve had all the popular name brands. They all end up reeking and blowing dust. Just about any high end bagged vacuum will kick a bagless’s butt. If it takes a paper bag, it’s not high end. Look for heavy (expensive) cloth type bags. You’ll never go back. I personally love my Miele canister vac. It’s about 13 years old now, and still running just like when it was new. It doesn’t blow dust everywhere, is easy to swap the bag. And doesn’t require any extra cleaning or maintenance. Just keep the bag replaced as necessary, and replace the HEPA filter once a year. It’s not cheap, but you gotta pay to play when you want nice things. But honestly even with the high premium price of the vacuum and its bags/filters. I still think it’s more economical than replacing a bagless POS every two to three years.

I don’t think I’d ever buy another Dyson, and I’ve used plug-in upright, and the handheld V6. Bagless vacuums require a lot of maintenance to keep everything shipshape. My Miele canister is god-tier perfect. Expensive, though.

100% agree. They’re wonderful vacuums for personal use but from a cleaner standpoint, they don’t make sense. They’re not cleaner friendly as far as speed and efficiency. I’ve got a client that has one and I use the hardwood floor vacuum head instead of the brush roll because the carpets are low pile. The amount of times I’ve had to stop and flip the canister, the attachments drop from the hose, having to switch attachments. We don’t have that kind of time in someone’s house, unfortunately. It’s a great little vacuum and definitely an investment. I’d love to buy one for my own home but upright and bagless are better options for professional cleaners.

I love Miele vacuums. Like you, my client has one and it’s by far the best vacuum I have used. **However,** I would never purchase one to use in a client’s home. I ask that my clients provide a vacuum or I will use my company vac if they don’t have a good one. I would buy a Miele in my own home but unfortunately, it’s not very “cleaner friendly” because it’s a canister vac. There’s a lot of upkeep and maintenance you’ll have to do with a Miele vac, especially if it’s going in many different homes. It’s not the easiest to disinfect between services. I’d stick with a bagless vac for cleaning multiple homes. There are some great options that are comparable to Miele that don’t come with the price tag and the maintenance.

I get it. I have owned a couple of Dyson’s… one was a canister bought about 20 years ago and one was a cordless bought about 8 years ago. I kept the Canister going for 8 years but had to replace more than a few brittle plastic parts and it was held together with Epoxy at the end. The cordless battery didn’t last 6 months and I had to replace the canister assembly within 30 days. The clear plastics are simply very brittle in my anecdotal experience. Also have a Miele that was once dropped down the stairs and still works like new. It is 10 years old. I appreciate the convenience of cordless. I actually don’t see bagless as a positive. They objectively release a lot of contaminant’s into the air when emptying. Sure you can empty it outside… but having to go outside every time you use it is not convenient. With a good bagged vacuum, the bag helps filter the air and the bags last a long time. The holy grail for me would be a good bagged cordless vacuum with swappable batteries. We bought a Samsung Bespoke Jet which is pretty close to the ideal… but expensive. Bagless but has a charging base with a bag and filter in it that automatically empties the canister without any dirt getting into the air. Much more quiet than the Dyson, feels better made and includes two swappable batteries with a charger on the base for the 2nd battery.

I had an OG Dyson canister that we bought 20 years ago... and the plastics they used were super brittle then just like now. We got 10 years out of it... BUT we had to replace multiple parts and it was held together with epoxy and fiberglass patch kit tape all over. It was a mess. By comparison we have a Miele canister now that is 10 years old and is perfect.

I have a lower end Miele as my main vacuum and have had it for 10 years and it is like new... however I did supplement with a Dyson cordless for awhile and it went through a battery every year and I had to replace several broken plastic bits on the cannister.... also those make a mess when you try to empty them..... No cordless vacuums are BIFL.... HOWEVER we did get a Samsung Bespoke Jet cordless vac 2 years ago and I love that thing. Pricy for a cordless but it is way better quality than the Dyson and has a charging base that also contains a vacuum/bag that sucks the dirt out of it into a bag... so completely mess-less. It also has two batteries that can be swapped in seconds like a power tool. The second battery mounts to the dock in a second charger. It is also quieter than the Dyson and the Miele.

I had an older one… bought it over 20 years ago. It broke constantly for its 8 year life and I was always gluing together its brittle plastic or ordering parts. Miele that I replaced it with was a huge upgrade.

I don't know about Miele. Our Miele canister is 10 years old and the wand broke. Took it to the vacuum store and it's $200CAD to replace. As I was considering ordering the replacement I mentioned the power cuts in and out on the brush head and was told it's a common failure that requires a new hose. $200CAD to replace the hose. The head has been squealing as well and that's $180CAD. So to replace just the parts costs $580CAD to attach to my 10 year old canister or I can buy a new Miele C1 for $399 or a C3 for $699. I'm looking into SEBO as Miele was not what I expected.

I have a Shark for work and a Miele canister vacuum for my own house! I love them both but for different reasons. The ease of an upright when I’m working can’t be beat. The Miele is so powerful but heavy!!

My Miele has been going to 25+ years without any repairs or issues

Yes sure Miele would be a good pick!!!

Honestly, if you re tired of vacuums dying every few years, look into a Miele canister. They re pricey up front but built like tanks and handle dust and pet hair really well. Worth it long-term.

I like my Miele in general but the wheels drive me insane. How did they design a canister vac that gets so easily stuck on its own cord?! If those wheels were any smaller it would get hung up on shadows.

I have a Miele upright and HATE it for my home. Also had a canister that was beyond infuriating to use in the house. I have a Henry that I use for basement and to clean my cars. I don’t understand how anyone can tolerate a canister machine in the house. It’s like taking an overweight cat for a walk with the added bonus of cracking corner beads on walls. I actually just ordered a shark not 10 minutes ago to replace my Miele for home use. I’ll take it to work where it’ll probably do better. Miele designed the brush roll in a very poor way. We don’t have carpet, just a few runner and if you don’t constantly have the brush roll running hair will bind up in the belt drive system and start to strip out the belt. I’ve replaced countless belts, the entire housing and the motor when my kids didn’t realize what was going on with the god awful sound it was making. I contacted them about it and their solution? Take it apart and clean it after every use. Are you kidding me? That involves pulling the bottom plate off (6 torx screws of 2 sizes) unclipping a flimsy plastic latch on the belt housing that has about 10 uses before it breaks and if it’s bad enough unmounting the motor. That is in no way feasible to do daily or at times several times daily depending on how anal I get. I salvaged a Shark 2 years ago from the trash, pulled it apart and cleaned the heck out of it. And it’s used in the finished portion of our basement several times a week. It’s been great. I like the general quality of the Miele and the design of how the rotator head works is great. But gosh they missed the mark on overall design. To further take points off it’s very very very unfriendly for repair. People like to say the higher end machines are repairable. Ok… I guess. But when I’m shelling out nearly $100 on a replacement hose every 3 years in addition to belts, and brush rolls I can just buy a “disposable” one every few years and when it breaks I can usually hobble it by for another few. This is my 3rd Miele and probably my last to be honest. My first served me fairly well in a house with carpet until it took a fall down the steps when my wife lost grip on it (because let’s face it they aren’t light). The cost to fix it was going to be more than it cost new. And that was just in parts for me to do it. Rant over. Sorry. Just read this at the wrong (right?) time.

Miele and Sebo are the best for typical household vacuums, but if you don’t mind the noice you can also consider a shop vac. They are well respected on the construction vacuum market.

I bought my Miele in 2004 and it's still running strong. Full disclosure: my husband broke the power head 10 years ago. I can't remember what he did except that it was a goofus move. I was really annoyed but I replaced the power head, kept the husband, and the vacuum has been running well ever since.

Dyson are an utter rip off. I sympathise completely with you. Used to own one and I felt I’d have to do two rounds of the house to get it clean. Go for a Miele, they are cheaper and significantly better.

I’ve always had a Dyson but recently I used a Miele and holy god they’re good!  Next one I buy will be a Miele for sure! 

The Miele electrobrush is substandard and the pieces break off, making it unusable. To replace even a tiny wheel is $55 for a single piece.

Don't buy the Miele! There little pieces break and to replace a single screw or tiny wheel is $55 each. I have a Sebo (German vacuum as well), which has never broken down piece by piece like the Miele. Highway robbery! The Miele vacuums are crap.

none, save your money and get a vacuum that isn't overpriced and unreliable like every shark is, for $400 you can get a really decent spec miele or sebo, both of which are fantastic for carpets

And honestly as a house cleaner who has used so many vacuums personally without having to pay for it, I can’t freakin stand the Miele. So not worth the hype

As a house cleaner, I very rarely come across a Dyson I like. They’re big and clunky, don’t roll in a straight line, and if your carpet is too lush and thick, they are completely unusable.

Nicest home vacuum I’ve ever used was a Miele, but nothing compares to an industrial shop vac. This thing will suck up dust, hair and all of the contents of a 50L fish tank and not miss a beat. https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/v508

Miele !

Same it took me years. The amount of vacuums I bought in between that time (since I could only spend about $ 150) I could’ve gotten multiple mieles! I finally used after pay!!

I’ve had my Miele for 10+ years and I haven’t had to replace anything…

I've had a Miele for 20 years. Would buy another if this one ever dies. One thing that sold me on paying the extra $s for it was the sound level. Even at full suction it is much quieter than any other vacuum I've heard, other than a built-in. Friend had a Dyson stick model and that sounded like jet engine revving up for take-off in comparison.

My Miele sucks and it blows too.

Miele is a great brand. Had mine a few years now to supplement the off brand roomba

I got a Miele right when my sister gave me a Dyson. Honestly, I like the Miele better.

If you can afford it a Miele will last you forever. Ours is about 20 years old and all we do is give it a good clean once a year and it works great. My only other tip is that we don't use it for the whole house in one go. We do a couple of rooms then let it cool a bit by moving stuff in the other rooms before vacuuming. I think that is what's saved it from burning out. But it could also be nonsense. Anyone who knows better I'd love to hear from you.

I saw the prices they are charging now. That's wild! I agree they are super expensive now. Guess when I bought mine they weren't as known or something because it was basically $200 with inflation factored in. I fully agree that spending over $1000 on a vacuum is crazy.

Miele. Best vacuum I've ever had.

Miele is the best — I’ve had one for about 17 years and I don’t see it dying anytime soon.

No. Get a sebo or Miele.

Miele. No hesitation.

Anecdotally I have a miele and a Dyson and it's not even close, the miele is a powerhouse and the Dyson definitely lost power over time. Actually I take it back. We tossed the Dyson. Miele is still going strong after 15 years.

Vacuum repair man who was an authorized Miele shop (amongst other brands) told me that Miele had the best reliability. I’ve had one for about a decade at this point and it’s great.

Seconding Miele, some of the best money I’ve ever spent

MIELE Been going strong for over 10 years

That’s the right answer. Mines running strong after 17 years, easy to clean and the few times I’ve needed to make repairs they’re easy with common tools and parts are widely available.

Yes, I also voted Miele. It’s has solid performance.

Usually a Henry or miele and you can't go wrong with those immo

I'm kinda surprised dyson is up top. I got a miele 6 years ago and it's going strong. Love this thing, best vac i've ad.

> Every part is replaceable. If you can ever get them to ship you the parts. I had a Dyson recently that I ended up just giving away via curb alert because a simple part near the roller just up and broke one day. We called, emailed, and got confirmation that we would get a replacement part via warranty...and they never sent it. We called + emailed again; still no part. After a third time we just said fuck it and got a Miele. More expensive but we can get parts for it easily if it breaks just driving to a local store.

I use a Miele, it's lasted me years with two corgis. Still going strong. I clean it and change filters frequently.

The answer is always Miele or Sebo

My kids asthma would flare up when using our old Shark. We got a Miele and don’t have any problems when using it with the house closed up.

I am a housekeeper I hate Dyson, so did my vacuum repair tech. I have had a Miele and I love it ( have two) one is at least 17 yrs old and I mostly have to retire it because I can get parts anymore. Also it’s lighter than the Dyson by a lot that was a big deal for me having to carry it into houses. Not a big deal in one house.

The only truly good vacuum is Miele. Dyson vacuums are overpriced garbage.

If you’re spending 800 on a Dyson just spend that on a Sebo or Miele and you’re good for 10+ years lol

PS i also have Miele and it's not any better

Used to sell electronics and I can say without a doubt you made the right choice going for Miele over Dyson. Dyson are dreadful for the price they are and the build quality is shocking. Miele are one of the few brands I can say are worth the extra few quid you'll pay. There is a hard floor head you can get for the Miele, not sure if it comes as standard but it will stop any damage to your hardwood floors.

Not worth it. Miele is so much better in my experience. If you get a Dyson, be aware that the models like V11 are top heavy and you will hurt your arm and shoulder. Get the upright ones instead.

Miele, and that's after trying a lot of them. We use Henry at work and it'll keep sucking all day, but not with the same force as the Miele.

Miele is the way to go - BUT you need to clean and maintain it well. Change the bags and filters regularly, don't vacuum up wet things

We got a Dyson and it turned out to be a load of rubbish. Style and marketing over substance. You want a decent hoover then forget about cordless. Get a Miele. German brand. Exceptional.

Unless it's a Miele

I like the Miele. We have a lot of dust and pets. Blowing out the filters with pressurised air makes a huge difference.

My Miele is 25 years old and I just use it for cars now, the Shark upright handles Border Collie hair so much better. I don't know any Dyson owners who have had one last for 10 years.

Unfortunately, I’ve only had mine for about 5 years because I didn’t know about them. IF this thing ever dies, I won’t go anywhere else.

Buy a Miele. You’re welcome.

Miele. Easy to repair, high quality.

Sebo is arguably the best then Miele. Full stop

We had a Miele and it’s quiet enough that our dog wouldn’t bother with it. It also has a multi-stage HEPA filter and the canister, although small, lasts a bit. It’s a solid vacuum. Slightly annoying to store and pretty expensive for the bags and filters, but if cost isn’t a factor, it’s good for children, pets, and maintaining a cleaner air environment.

Miele is 100% worth it.

Riccar or Miele. I've had both, currently have a Miele, and once you step into this range of vacuums you typically won't be satisfied with lower end models abilities. Amazing suction, independently powered brush heads, multi-stage HEPA filtration, etc. Not sure what model the other user that had Miele had, but mine is super well built, but that's expected when spending $1200+ on a vacuum.

Seconding Miele.  It's bloody amazing, it's durable. Will last you decades.  Even my friend who is a professional cleaner says Miele is the very best. She finds Henry hoovers very basic and barely good enough in comparison to a cheapest contemporary Miele. Personally I also worked with many different vacuums too and I despise Dyson. Absolute garbage that's waaaaay too expensive for a pile of crap it is. I own Miele too. If it somehow breaks beyond reasonable repair I'll buy another one.

I have 2 Mieles- 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs! I’d also recommend getting an easy cordless stick vacuum for daily quick sweeps of the perimeter to get all the fur tumbleweeds.

Have a Miele 15 yrs and it’s brilliant.

Two words - Miele vacuum. I have mine since 1994, only have had to buy dust bags and a replacement round detail brush as I wore out the bristles on the original one. Mieles have a multi stage HEPA system that traps a lot of dust. I have a canister style comes with a regular head for hard surfaces like wood or tile floors and a turbo head for rugs. It has amazing suction and the dust bags are designed so when you remove them a sliding mechanism seals the bag so no dust. They aren’t cheap but I’d buy one again with no hesitation

Miele. Great suction, versatile, bags close up well so you’re not spilling dirt trying to empty it, easy to disassemble to pull fur out when it gets stuck. Lasts forever, I think the one I have is around 25 years old.

We have Dyson, Miele and Henry. Dyson cordless is the best for daily convenience but not so good for a deep clean and it's quite high maintenance with all the charging, emptying, filter washing, getting hair off the brushes etc. Miele is solid and the suction is bonkers but I wouldn't use it for building work etc as I want to keep it nice. Henry is the work horse for cleaning the log burner, mud, brick, sick. You can chuck anything at him but he falls over a lot.

Check Ebay. Alot of stores sell thru Ebay. I got a brand new Miele for around $600. Came with every attachment. Excellent vacuum.

I have a Dyson and a Miele. The Miele blows the Dyson out of the water. It’s not even a competition. The Dyson is cordless and convenient, but when I really want the floor super clean, I need to use the Miele.

You won't go wrong with a Miele

I had a Miele vacuum for a few years when I lived in an apartment with hardwood and very low-pile carpets. We then began having a problem with dust mite bites, so I decided to switch up to what I thought was just an overhyped machine, a Dyson. I first vacuumed with the Miele then right after that with the Dyson and the Dyson picked up a TON of dust/dirt, etc. (probably mites too) that the Miele didn't get. After I tossed the Miele, we never had issues with mites again, and without changing vacuuming habits or frequency. There may be other, cheaper options than Dyson, but I wanted to throw in this comment about my experience with the Miele vacuum--not impressed.

We had 4 Dyson and couple other ones! Now we got Miele and tineco vacuum and vet mop! My kids use them daily sometimes couple of times!😅🤣🤣

Miele or anything but Dyson basically

Here to validate you. Vac people are kinda dicks. Have had a refurbished Dyson v7 for a decade. Never cleaned nor changed a filter. Still sucks up dirt. Believed the hype and bought a Miele. I hate it. Canisters are dumb. I’m not a 50’s housewife who has all day to strategize chores by floor, nor a STEM purist invested in calibrated floor heights. Get a stick that sucks and charges for $250. Flourish.

Over engineered and complicated, an absolute pig to work on as well. Miele for premium brand is much better or Numatic for budget (imo anyway)

Miele Without a doubt. The urge to get cordless is strong but they are NOT as good as the plug ones .....

I went I to get a Miele, and ended up getting a SEBO. Love it so much! It’s much more user friendly in my opinion. Before that we had and our Hoover Windtunnel Pet bagged upright (went through two..maybe three in 18 years) and it was a couple hundred. It was really reliable with strong suction. It actually still works great. The SEBO is a dream, though and is much easier to handle.

Sure. I liked the Miele too, but was surprised with their background and reputation that they don’t have more thoughtful and user friendly designs. Pros for SEBO The main thing for me- They don’t have the controls on the handle. You have to go back to the main unit to turn on off or adjust. I believe their most expensive model did, but it had a major reoccurring flaw that was an expensive fix. With the motor I think and I can’t remember the cause. I was told this by the salesman/owner. He would have no reason to dissuade me from buying the most expensive model and he wasn’t biased toward either brand. The cause was possibly not putting the bag in correctly. You have to make sure to click it in place or something if you open it. Salesman told me this and I also read about it. My vacuum also allows me to slide the button up and down for different levels of suction. Super convenient if you don’t want it to suck up big items, just dust and hair etc. or if you are vacuuming a rug or accidentally get a Kleenex or sock. The carpet attachment is much easier to maneuver and is able to reach more spaces, even though it covers a similar amount of area. It has a lower profile. I like the bags on my vacuum. They have a big opening, so if I accidentally vacuum something up that I wasn’t supposed to I can just reach in and get it. I also have two very hairy dogs, so I pull out the hair from the bags once per bag usage, which allows them to last longer. If I’m remembering correctly mine came with more accessories and I did buy more as well. I think I liked the attachments better on mine too and likely were more reasonably priced. Cleaning the beaters is much easier on the SEBO. You have to do some work to take apart the Miele and risk damaging it. The SEBO is designed to easily slide out and back in without using any tools. There were some known issues and I’m trying to remember. I think it’s with the hose. Replacing the hose is really expensive on the Miele. Pros for Miele The Miele has a fully sealed unit so is better for air quality and allergies. If I’m remembering correctly the unit was slightly lighter. I spent forever in that store and hyper analyzed and compared all the models of both brands. I did feel like the Miele was slightly more powerful and felt more quality. Cons for SEBO If I’m not paying attention the main unit will flip and push the plug roll up button and act like a toddler who’s done vacuuming. It will pull the plug and roll the cord- all done haha. It can get really annoying sometimes. The next model up had a bigger and heavier main unit that I don’t think would have this issue. Hair builds up very quickly on the beater brush and I have to clean it often. I mean, it’s good in the sense that it’s getting all that from the carpet I guess. I remember the salesman said the Miele had a special design that allowed the hair to not get stuck as easily. * so pro for Miele So, I chose the one that was right for me. I did a lot of research before going in, but mostly on the Miele, because as I said, I was convinced that is what I wanted to buy. I’m glad I kept an open mind and discovered what was best for me. That’s all I can think of off the top of my head. I’m not good with dates, but I feel like I’ve had it for about a year now and still very happy. I love not having to deal with manually rolling up the plug. Both companies have that, but my old one didn’t.

Miele is just embarrassingly better than everything else.

When we bought a multi level house and had pets and small children around we wanted to "upgrade" as well. Any with a Dyson stick as they seemed to be good. We loved the portability over the old hover and thought it was great. After a few years it started to show the truth. Crumbs would fall back down the tube. Multiple passes over items would still leave them on the ground. We when went as far a getting the old Hoover back out and realized just how much the Dyson missed. That lead me down the rabbit hole of what is actually good. Ended up with Miele, it's remarkable how well it performs.

They also stink if you have pets. Like literally. I wish I knew that bagless is definitely not better. We finally got a Miele and I love it. When the dog smell starts I know it’s time to change the bag (if it wasn’t full already) and then no more dog smell!

Miele. Ours has different speeds and the top 3 speeds pull the carpet up without much effort at all. The lowest speed is quiet enough for me to do some late night hoovering without bothering the neighbors. I had a Shark but it started to sound like a fighter jet.

The best Miele you can afford

I have an LG cordless which is great for spot cleans, but the Miele comes out for the big cleans, the amount of dust it can get out carpets is impressive. I have a bagless one I bought in 2015 and apart for some dings it's still running well.

I have the E3 and like it. The hose is much thicker than my Meile was (but that died). And with. 10 year warranty it will last longer than the 3 years the Meile did.

Just get a SEBO or Miele. The last of the good vacuums. 

I grew up with a DC15, which is basically just a DC14 with the first “ball” steering system It was a ripper of a vacuum, I ended up with it eventually; my family got maybe 15 years in total out of this vac? I replaced it with a new Dyson upright and I’ve never fucking hated a vacuum cleaner so much in my life! I have a Miele now

For the main one, Miele. They are unreal. The light one and the robovac doesn’t have to be anything insane. The eufy robovacs for about 150 are fine. Honestly if you are just using the hand one for light work. A cheap one in power city or somewhere like that is all you need.

Whatever you end up buying, also consider buying a small shop vac from a brand like shop vac or rigid. * Perfect backup for if the upright fails * A small one is perfect for corners and stairs. * They are also wet/dry which will come in handy when you have a spill or a flood. * They are built like tanks. Practically BIFL. * Relatively cheap. <$50 for a 1-3 gallon model * Unlimited and universal attachments and additions * Optional bag or canister (I suggest bag for dry though) * Swappable filters for different jobs, including HEPA * For a little more you can buy a battery operated one, with good swappable tool batteries instead of built in batteries that fail. ##Besides that: **Overpriced, but worth it** * Miele (if you want top of the line consumer) * Dyson (if you want more attachments and canister style. Mixed reviews, but I have had my DC 65 Animal for 11 years now and the thing is going strong, so long as you do annual maintenance. I bought it because my ex took our DC41.) **Pro Options** * Sebo (Best) * Sanitaire * Riccar * Windsor Versimatic (Best value, it's a rebranded Sebo at half the price) **Lightweight Option** * Orek XL commercial (underrated brand, easily serviceable, very lightweight, relatively quiet, built to last, cons, no hose or attachments, but that's what the shop vac is for)

I love my Miele! I inherited a while back that was made in the mid-90s. It finally died last year and I was a bit devastated when I couldn’t find any replacement parts for a reasonable price. I bought a brand new one from the local vacuum store and I’m so happy with it. The vacuum store also gave me an additional warranty on it plus a couple other accessory nozzles. The new vacuum has the same amazing quality, plus a few more bells and whistles compared to my old one. They are expensive vacuums but they are well worth it given their effectiveness and longevity.

Go Miele or Sebo. The cordless sticks are good for quick cleanups but get a real vaccuum if you want to do regular cleaning...

I don't own Sharks anymore, however, I used to appreciate the suction of a new machine, the amazement of physically SEEING how much dirt, hair, etc, I was removing from the carpets. I now own 2 Miele vacuums with bags that I fill and toss in the trash. I feel it usn't as dusty in my home, and the Miele vacs are heavier duty machines. I have probably owned 6 Shark vacuums. They broke often. I repaired with new parts from eBay. I tired of that. My last Shark was not repairable.

I have 3 of the top 4. I have been happy with dyson because you can get a lot if replacement parts. Miele works great too.

Lol. These are presumably reviews at new. I bet after a year of ownership the reviews will look very different. I know from experience that Miele last and Dyson doesn’t.

Miele is the Rolls Royce of vacuums imo.

Cleaner here 👋 definitely MIELE!!

Yep, I just got mine and absolutely love it. It’s powerful, compact, lightweight and works on both my hardwood floors and carpet. I can’t recommend it enough. 

It’s not even a question : MIELE. I bought mine in 2009, still working powerfully.

There's many different kinds of Miele vacuum cleaners. The cheapest ones don't even have a powered head for carpet so they're not good at that. There's $350 Miele vacuum cleaners in America.

Dyson doesn't suck as hard and is extremely loud. Just on the noise alone I hate using my parent's Dyson and use their Miele instead.

No. Overpriced, too heavy/bulky, not ergonomic, breakdown easily. I’d rather use a cheap Shark over a Dyson. Miele vacuums, however, are well worth their hefty price tags. Bags are an added cost, but don’t need to be replaced as often as you’d think, and their vacuums last forever. I’m a housekeeper and my Miele is the best vacuum I’ve ever used. I’ve tried nearly every brand and style out there. Can’t recommend them enough. Edited to add that I used Shark for a number of years until I could save up for a Miele. A Shark is a decent vacuum and MUCH cheaper to replace than a Dyson.

The Miele, Henry, and Sebo vacs are the only ones worth a damn on this list. If you want a real BIFL vac and are willing to shell out, get a Lindhaus.

I think we bought our Miele when we moved house, which would make it 2007.

I’ve also got a Miele, it was expensive, but worth it. My corgi killed a shark vacuum in a couple weeks

Tried Miele, it worked for like two days then the battery died. Returned it. 

Good for you. I know a dozen plus people (including myself) whose Dyson lasted less then 5 years.  Meanwhile my aunt still uses a 30 year old Miele which you can fix in like 10 minutes with no experience. Sure, older Dysons were actually decent. They are pretty shit now and break down pretty easily.

Miele is the best but for ease a dyson cordless is good - maybe the pet hair one. I have both- dyson for small jobs and Miele for big jobs. After i upgraded the dyson battery it works better than ever after 6 + years.

Depends on your budget really. My fave was an upright Orek, when that died after 10 years of cleaning up after five cats. I then got a Miele which again lasted a long time (about 12 or 13 years). Got rid of a Dyson after six months - useless! And still are... At the moment I am using a Henry Quick Pet combined with a Roomba I7. The robot does surprisingly well on our rugs and hard floors.

None of them. Seriously, it has pissed me off for years. More than one Dyson, all weak/poor, just marketing hype. Panasonic. Unreliable. Miele, which I have now but is annoying and frustrating. A terrible design. Second one after the first lasted just over year. Hoover. It was many years ago, but it was weak and useless. Bosch. Worked, was reliable, but designed to slash some parts of your body when you had to take a bag out or change an overly expensive health filter (piece of foam). I just need something that works, is reliable, easy and moves around, especially on stairs.

Dyson Detect is crap. Worst $1k I’ve ever spent. Get a Miele if you want to actually CLEAN.

We have a Miele, a Dyson stick vac, and a shark robo vac. We use them for different purposes, but all have their place in our house. Miele came first though almost 10 years ago and it’s never had any issues.

Agree! Miele is the best! Owned a Dyson, Shark, Hoover corded and cordless. They don’t even come close.

I have 3 Dysons sitting in my basement. I use Miele now and am very happy with it.

2nd the Miele. I have probably had my 10 years. I still love it.

We had a Dyson years ago. It: - Would trap a small grain of sand and put many scratches in our hardwood floors. - Was absolutely useless on carpet/rugs. - Had a battery that lasted maybe 15 minutes tops.  We still have the vacuum, sometimes I'll use it to quickly clean up some dog hair but I have maybe 30 seconds of battery life as long as I only do 5 second bursts. Our Miele we've had for around 10 years has been significantly better in every way.

Miele or whatever. Worked for a billionaire family and they had a fleet of these. Best vacuums I’ve ever used hands down. I am weirdly obsessive when an appliance works “pretty well” and these vacuums are incredible.

You may not have been however for this sub I did want to bring it up. I have a vacuum repair place near where I am and I am not sure how they are still open. Especially with all the more throw away vacuums I see at peoples houses. I went down the (Frugal but expensive?) route of upgrading from a cheap plastic dyson to a miele and honestly could have just kept my parents electrolux that still worked. I also believe that with a little research a DIY of changing a power cord is a very easy thing to do. It could be dangerous but so is driving to work.

Miele vacuum cleaners, buy it for life. Much cheaper in Singapore.

I’ve had my miele for 5-6 years now, I’ll never buy a dyson. I do have a dyson heater I like though but they’re so expensive

Miele makes a good vacuum, it's not a fact they're the best.

Yeah, commercially the #1 canister. These are largely for home use and skewed to the US market where canisters are much less widely used.

My MILs Miele is incredible, and they have models around that budget. 

I just don’t get the Miele. We inherited one. Yes powerful yes reliable but honestly an absolute pig of a thing to pull out lug about and use. We got a Dyson V8 5 years ago that we use everyday. Pure ease and simplicity and powerful enough with a nice rage of attachments. The Miele never got used again after getting the Dyson so we got rid of it.

I own a conventional 20-gallon shop vacuum for hay and poops and a Miele for fur. Miele was what my friend who runs a cleaning service uses - she says she never has to replace them. I've had mine for 15 years and it's still going strong.

loving the idea of a cordless vacuum- why?? cords equal electrical current capable of driving powerful motors to clean really well!!! They don't degrade with time, they don't quit right when you need them. They are the miracle of power!! And get a bag, too, while you're at it. Quit falling for marketing! their job is to brainwash you to buy things, but you don't have to fall for it. I've tested both miele and sebo, their 'real' vacuums are both good. I bought a sebo, but if i had half off, I'd prob go for the miele. And I'd get a nice canister with bags and a cord (with auto cord retractors they all have).

Miele and sebo are both great and pretty similar, with differences in the power nozzles. Miele is not as user serviceable whereas the sebos et-1 brush is removable. The electric hoses can be a point of failure and the sebo if i remember right has replaceable components on the outside where as Mieles i believe have to replace the whole hose. As for bagged vs bagless, bagless machines are a little more work for the user as you need to maintain the filters and occasionally clean out the canister but are sometimes more convenient. Bagged machines are better if you have bad dust allergies and are generally lighter, because dust is bagged, filtration tends to be better and the canister is kept clean. You still have filters to change, but miele includes the basic ones with their bags which in my opinion are good for the average user. I personally got a miele at a really good price and have really enjoyed it so far. Since you have a lot of hardwood and low pile rugs, you could go for most miele models, theres the guard series, L1, etc. A model with the parquet XL head (16 in) will give a pretty big cleaning path for hard floors!

Get yourself a Miele

Miele, er is geen betere.

Miele. I bought it at a vacuum store (look for one, they exist. They have a wider range than a department store)

Yes, Miele. It's as close as vacuums come to buy it for life.

I love my Miele.

I love love love meile, they are my all time favorite. Second best is sebo.

I bought my Miele at Bed Bath and Beyond. Sadly, though, it’s no longer an option to buy anything there anymore 😔.

I have a few vacuums, one being a Sebo E3 and another is a Miele. I also have a Dyson V8 Absolute and I *absolutely* love it. I’ve had this one for a few years and use it almost daily around the kitchen. I recommend that one. It doesn’t have the digital screen, it’s not super heavy on the wrist, and it cleans well. If it were to break or stop working, I’d buy another one. Worth it.

If you want a powerful vacuum that’ll last decades, get a Miele or a Sebo. Cordless is nice, but you either have a heavy ass battery to move around constantly or you have an underpowered vacuum. Plus there aren’t many battery standards that have stuck around for decades, so you don’t run the chance of needing to replace your vacuum in 5 years just because the batteries aren’t available anymore.

Anecdotal, but Miele is the only vacuum that I've ever seen survive longer than a year in a commercial restaurant setting. High end country club with carpeted dining room that has at least 1 wine glass break per day

If you have only hardwood floors then anything is basically fine. Get the Miele if you have carpets

A lot of things on here *are* buy it for life, though. Even vacuums (my grandma has had her Miele since before I was born). So a lot of posts *are* literal. Though, I think this is (and already has been) becoming less common. Modern goods that used to be BIFL are dropping in build quality.

miele beats everything else

But it for life with either a Sebo or Miele. You’ll spend over $1000 for a good but you’ll never have to buy another vacuum again.

Just get a new piece and call it a day. That is a very rare thing to happen with a Miele I wouldn’t read too much into it.. it could happen with a 1300$ Sebo too…

Ik heb een Dyson V11 al jaren voor het elke dag snel stofzuigen en vooral de trap gaat hier lekker mee zonder snoer etc. Voor de wekelijkse goede stofzuig ronde een ouderwets Miele. Vind de Dyson echt heerlijk in gebruik maar het haalt bij lang niet goed alle stof en andere dingen van de vloer of banken (katten haren) in mijn mening.

My Miele was a HUGE disappointment. Scratched the hardwood floors (there is a sort of hook on the back which hits the floor when you're going under tables/beds) and the tube part (not the technical term - this is not my area of expertise) comes out if you pull too hard, which I do as I HATE vacuuming. I'm getting a robot.

My Miele has an infuriatingly short power cord, and my house is quite small

Both my Miele vacuums broke. Just not in a way that makes them nonfunctional. Although the plug that goes down to the powerhead it seems to break after multiple repairs. Also the cord retractor is terrible. But both my machines still suck like champs!!

I’ve cleaned for almost twenty years and I always go back to Miele. The only complaint I have is I wish all the floor heads had headlights. At my last visit to the vacuum store they did mention that Miele had moved their manufacturing and they now recommend Sebo, so I would also check those out. If you have a store locally, they are usually great if you buy from them, especially to cleaners. They even let me borrow floor models to test. Try to shop locally because it is worth the connection.

We just bought a cordless Coovy SU7. We have a Miele for the big job and 2 old iRobot (vaccum & cleaning), but still working, when we're outside. The Coovy was dedicated for the cars but surprisingly looks good enough for a short vacuum in the house. It's not a recommendation because it's new, but for the price it's worth giving it a try.

I’ve had the big ball pull behind for 12 years now and it’s been awesome. I’ve replaced parts. The suction is still great. It partners really well with my Roomba. I think the pull behinds are slept on. That said I don’t think I would get a battery operated vacuum. A miele vacuum is my game vacuum though.

I swapped my Dyson for a Miele, never looked back

I tried them both in a vacuum shop and ended up going with a Miele. It could suck ink off a newspaper.

Love our Miele. The cord is quite long though.

Last a long time, repairable and work amazingly well.

I second miele. Real solid brand and lasts forever.

I loved my Miele! The only bad thing about the Miele is if you sweep up sand (which it's supposed to do) it can cause the vac to fail. I lost my Miele to that but when it worked it was great! Lightweight and great suction.

The sand caused the bag to break and sucked it into the motor. End of vac :-( In fairness I live near Death Valley where there's a lot of sand, especially when the wind blows.

Do you live in a house or flat? Pets or no pets? I find that hoovers without cord are not as potent as a corded one, but maybe I am biased. If you can splurge, Miele is a great brand. If not, I have a Shark that is going strong for 4years (and counting).

Any money spent on a Dyson is just more money you’ll have to spend on a Miele later. I also spent like $400 on a Dyson only to have to spend more on a decent vacuum only a couple of years later. Ended up spending almost 1k on vacuums now but at least the Miele seems like it will outlast me if I look after it

Miele hands down, it’s the only one to consider!

Miele all the way imo.

Miele is top notch

I bought a Miele years ago and I have not regretted it once. It's so much better than my old Dyson and I've had zero problems.

A Dyson will not last, they are plastic junk, overpriced, over-hyped and junk... Bags have way better filtration, some vacuum brands bags are more expensive than others (like Miele). Most bagless vacuums are junk. Rainbows are a classic, water pan filtration. Old school but can find parts and lots of vintage models, among the brands that people collect. Last forever? Older Kirby, older hoover convertible, older eurekas/sanitares. Anything built before planned obsolescence. But not so old that it's a rare collectible with hard to find parts... Good filtration, noise level and new? Miele or sebo....

Sebo are expensive, but they are incredible. If you can afford it, I recommend. Miele are also great. The place I purchased from had both on display. I preferred the Sebo for the ease of removing the brush roller. This makes it really easy to remove the hair that gets wrapped around it.

Your hair and cats bear no role in the decision process. There are many BIFL vacuums, but buying one is a question of floor types and you mentioned carpet, but do you have any smooth floors? Miele is an excellent choice as many of them have the ability to turn off the beater for smooth floor use as well as carpet.

I got a miele vacuum. It's the most expensive thing I own. It's amazing. 

Miele for 10 + years now a 2nd hand sebo, both brilliant, the sebo is heavy though.

I’m a former Dyson fanboy. I’ve seen the light and love Miele. Shark is also much better than Dyson at a significantly lower cost

No. I have had 2 - one broke and the other has been relegated to upstairs vacuuming. I much prefer Miele. If you want to save money, I love Shark

I don't know if I would call Eufy an off-brand Roomba when they are a legitimate brand that generally performs better than a Roomba 😂 Regardless I agree with you. Especially with a kid on the way, the time saved with a robot vacuum will be priceless. I have tile, floorboards and low pile rugs and the robot vacuum has no problems. You can usually set it to go around the house twice if you think it needs it but I find vacuuming once a day does the job. The top brands are Eufy, Dreame and Roborock. If you want a regular vacuum you can't go wrong with a Miele. For a cordless, I would recommend the Shark Pet over a Dyson if you're dealing with a lot of hair.

Abt. Bought my Miele there last year.

price of replacement parts is a huge reason i recommend sebo vacuums. every time i have to look up a part for a miele vacuum i already know it’s going to cost 3x-4x what it should.

bagless vacuums will let dust into the air. bagged vacuums that have a sealed system with high grade filtration won’t. i’d recommend a sebo or miele.

I have the Dyson v8. I also have a miele. It’s just 2 different use cases. A stick is perfect for small spaces and ease of use. My v8 is probably 8 years old? I replaced the filter and battery with 3rd party materials and it’s got fantastic suction, will run for 20 mins on full and just as powerful as miele on “normal” setting. Less so then Miele on full power - but in fairness, can barely the Miele on full power plus then it “jumps” over dirt, so rarely use it.

Odd, because their website claims in bold print that they are the west coast's largest AUTHORIZED Sebo dealer. They have been in business since the 1950's and have excellent customer service. I have purchased a Sebo and a Miele from them and have been very pleased. (They even sent me a t-shirt that says "Business has sucked for 75 years!!" My son wears it.)

Miele, much better than anything else I’ve had.

Go to an actual vacuum store and tell them your needs — when I did this, they loaned me 3 vacuums for a weekend to try them! I ended up with a Miele.

I’ve had mine for over a decade, still going strong

The best. I have one I bought at least 15 years ago and it’s still going strong. And I have 4 cats and 2 kids, lol.

Love my Miele, it gets some abuse but so long as you change the bag its a happy little hoover. Sister has gone through 3(!) Dysons in the time I've had it, no idea why she keeps buying them.

Miele. My mom bought me one for a gift, 12 years ago when I got my own place for the first time. It still runs great. Shes had hers maybe 2-4 years longer than me and still loves it.

I also agree. We had a Miele that lasted for almost 20 years, and we had a minimum of 2 heavily shedding dogs for that time with only 1 repair. When we replaced it 2 years ago, we bought another.

Miele will always be the answer

Yeah, had an assistant that worked for a vacuum repair/sales and she was adamant that Dyson was crap. The other models would literally clean up what the Dyson couldn’t. Miele is the best but my shark is lighter. So it depends on what you’re looking for.

Miele - ours in ancient an brilliant.

I bought a Miele four years ago based on vac-tech recommendations and it’s been such a fantastic vacuum. We have young children who (like their parents) can sometimes be a little mischievous or naughty, or in fairness, just curious. Twice I’ve had parts break as a result of their, uh, curiosity and scientific experimentation with the vacuum. One piece was the bent section of the handle, and the other a coupling piece, but both times I was able to painlessly and easily order replacement apartments and install them myself. It’s fantastic, performs excellent, and isn’t designed with planned obsolescence in mind.

Miele. Had it for 30 years now.

Mine is going for 15 years.

Honestly anything with a bag. We have an expensive Miele and I’m not sure it’s worth it.

I can’t stand the Henry brands. I’ve used a Miele for 7 years and it’s brilliant. My mums had their Miele for 15 years now and it just keeps going.

I love my Miele! Thing is an absolute tank! I'm constantly amazed at the stuff it sucks up.

I grew up using a miele, and those are the right choice for professionals. For at home, nothing compares with a Dyson. They’re incredible.

Which, in my opinion, Dysons are. The batteries can be replaced, or modded to accept tool batteries, they do not require filters, they’re easily repairable, and they’re incredibly convenient to use, which encourages regular vacuuming, leading to a cleaner home. People talk a lot about socks here, and those don’t last five years. Dysons are solid for at least a decade. Our Meile is pushing 20, but my mom has probably spent thousands on bags, and she’s had to repair the elbow mechanism more than once. I think it’s more than appropriate to discuss quality items here, even if they won’t last two generations. If we only talked about things that lasted that long, our sub would be full of hand tools and leather goods. I think it’s pretty widely accepted here that this sub has evolved into a sub where we seek out the highest quality entries for any product category. Miele always ranks #1, but that doesn’t mean Dyson isn’t the right choice for a lot of people. Habits are for life, and Dyson vacuums make it easier to get into the habit of vacuuming.

1-2 years of use from a Dyson does not line up with my experiences. I’ve had two and they’re incredible workhorses. I grew up using nice Miele vacuums and the Dyson is way better for me since it’s easier to just whip out. Setting up a cord and lugging around the Miele body always made vacuuming my least favorite chore. With a Dyson, I find that I use it more. When tou consider that I’m keeping a cleaner place, that means that less dirt and dust will be around in my house which is good for health, and for keeping my other things nice. There are tradeoffs with owning a Dyson. Miele makes a better machine, but Dyson delivers a better experience. P.S. Dysons have filters that you need to clean to keep them working. The filter is washable and intended to be reused. Mieles require vacuum bags and replaceable air filters. Tradeoffs. Now if I were a housekeeper, you bet your ass I’d be using a Miele.

My miele is now 22 years old.

Miele is the best in my opinion.

I feel your pain. Miele was the way to go for me. I'd even recommend a second hand one, they last forever.

We bought a Miele 8 years ago and its still as good as the day we got it. Well worth the money (even though it was on sale in Currys!)

My Miele is the one my parents got when I was little (2-3 years old). I'm 27 and it's still a solid vacuum, only issue is that the hose connection to the body is wearing, but that's more a concern that it will break than any actual issue

I have a Miele that I used to use for clients. I do not recommend. It is far too expensive for the amount of wear and tear it got dragging it around to client’s houses. I no longer use any of my own products.

Miele. Absolutely bulletproof and crazy powerful.

I love my Miele. Such a great buy. 

I'm in my 70's and used cheaper vacs that didn't work that well until I found the Miele. Always had dogs and all of them shed, lol, so I know it works well with pet hair. We had our first Miele for over 15 years and finally replaced it with another one, which we've had for about 7 (?) years. Prices of a new one are $399 to $829. These are new models that I haven't used, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if I need it.

Get a Henry, Currys have a sale on atm. If you want to splurge then get a Miele, they're really good and great if you have pets Also it's not a Hoover (that's a brand name), it's a vacuum cleaner

I bought a Miele for $1,000 and the thing was a piece of junk. Apparently it had a known issue and I wasn’t aware of it for a year. Vacuuming was a nightmare. I tried getting it fixed it but then it broke again. I would have returned it but I’m just always so extremely exhausted from a medical issue, I just never had the energy to deal with it. I threw it away and I’ll never buy another one again.

Last time I went down this rabbit hole I stumbled into a dealer after 15 hours of not sleeping to buy a Miele.

i've had my miele for 20+ years. It has fallen down stairs, it has been whacked around corners, it has eaten cat hair and leaves and small rocks without complaint. The only time it ever broke is when my roommate used it like a shopvac when the basement flooded, which the dealer repaired in a couple days. The suction is also permanently stuck on high because i'm too lazy to take it in. Highly recommend.

Just buy a Miele. You can’t kill them.

Just buy a Miele. They never die, just don’t let the power cord zip into the unit at high speed when putting the cord away.

I have a Miele and it’s great. Buying them can be a little confusing because there are lots of different models, heads, etc. But as long as you get one with a power head for carpets, you probably won’t be disappointed. We have very little carpet in our house so I bought the model that Costco was selling (no power head). It’s been perfect.

Really happy with my Miele. Hope the thing never dies.

Sebo. It’s the new Electrolux. I went from electrolux (40 years of service, inherited from my mom) which was amazing, to a Miele (20 years of service, inherited from step mom) to a Dyson Animal. The Dyson lasted 12 years before I got sick of it. I bought a Sebo! I’m 58 and I won’t need another vacuum before I die.

+1 for Miele! We also have a robot Xiaomi which is unreal

When Dyson first came out, and were taking the marketshare away from all the other vacuum cleaner brands. We had a rep in from Miele.he took a Dyson & a similarly priced Miele off the floor display and proceeded to demonstrate the Miele's superiority on different surfaces,and finished off by picking up a house brick with the hose attachment, where the Dyson failed miserably. I'm still using the same model from 20 years ago.

Man I used a Miele for the first time about a year ago and it’s absolutely amazing how much better they are at picking things up

Everyone is gonna say Dyson, but no. My family has owned a vacuum retailer chain for 90 or so years and the best vacuums for fur are simplicity or Miele. Dysons might seem cool and hip but they break real easily.

Do you remember the vacuum repair guy AMA? That sold me on Miele. Bought one (after dealing with the constant breakdowns of Dyson and Shark) and never looked back.

I've been waiting for a review on this, thank you!! Yeah this machine is too cheap to pay for repairs if something goes wrong. If you absolutely have to have a budget/mid-range canister, this will do, but I think it's worth spending more for a SEBO or Miele that will last longer and perform better

We never tried the shark. Ultimately, we bought some aftermarket parts for our dyson and it works good as new. I love the dyson stick vacuum for quick pickups. We also have a Miele for the whole house

We have both a Miele vacuum and a dyson stick. They serve different functions

Definitely recommend a Miele. Powerful, reasonably compact for storage, works great on pet hair and affordable.

Can confirm we've a decade+ old Miele one that's as good as day one. We don't use it as much though, the cordless is just so much handier. The Miele one though I used to hoover up after some building work. I swept like five times, thought I had got all the heavy stuff, used the Miele, and 90% of the way through it started making a loud whine and had gotten really hot. Bugger, I thought. I've fucked this. But I just swapped the bag, replaced the filter, waited for it to cool down, and she was back to normal again. That was 7 years ago, and she still runs.

You will love Miele. I had it for >6mons and it is doing it's job. I wish i went to purchase Sebo if i have extra dollars.

I got a miele, not top of the line. 8 years later, 3 cats, still chuggin’. I wonder if you need to get to the root of the problem and brush the little darlings more? Agonizing, i know, but…

Another vote for Miele!!

As a person who had a Miele for 15 years and just replaced it last week with a new SEBO D4 I love getting something brand new after using the same thing for many years. But with that being said, I would love my home to be equipped with central vacuuming. I honestly recommend simply replacing the motor in your central vacuum system. I think after 18 years under $400 for a replacement motor is really cheap.

Glad I got my little meile, thing is awesome!

I literally just finished vacuuming with our Miele. We have 3 kids, 2 cats and a dog and this thing is the goat. I also have one of those cordless Dysons, which are good for spot cleaning here and there, but if I run the Miele immediately after the Dyson, it still picks up dirt! They go on sale sometimes, too. I bought ours from a small local vacuum place in BC called Big Gary’s Vacuums. They were matching the sale price at Costco.

We also bought one of the pet ones. I was sceptical of using something with bags with so much pet hair, but they take longer to fill than I anticipated and the air does feel cleaner. I’m not sure what will make you love it if you don’t already. What do you feel like it’s not doing? We have both hard floors and carpet and it’s been great.

I’d contact them. They have a warranty on all their vacuums. It’s unusual to hear a Miele isn’t doing its job. Could be your settings or could be something wacky with your particular machine.

Nope. I never, ever liked my Dyson. I love my Miele, though. I also have an inexpensive cordless Trucozie T550 for quick pick ups that is amazing.

Got a Miele and love it

I e had my Miele for more than 15 years. The vacuum works great, 2 cats, 2 kids. The only problem is we had a plastic component break on have been u able to replace it. So our vacuum is permanently extended. But the rest is phenomenal with hair.

I purchased a Miele based on that post and haven't looked back!

Interesting stats. I guess I still ended up with Miele after seeing numerous vac-techs on here shouting out that brand. That probably was the biggest deciding factor, and so far it's turned out to be a good call. Any chance that influenced any of the data?

Lmao I'd never seen the face on Henry before 😂 It kinda reminds me of my shop vac. I'd say the Miele so far has been nicely portable for my needs, I only wish the cord was like 10ft longer.

Miele vacuums are fantastic, we’ve had one for 20 years which is still going strong. 

I bought one of their stick vacuums and the battery died in less than a year. Couldn't just send me a new battery, sent me an entire unit and all the accessories. That one died even faster but they wouldn't replace it as it was "outside the original warranty period". They offered me a discount and I said never again. Found this sub and bought a Miele. Best vacuum ever.

Miele. Great appliances generally to be honest. Expensive but I see as investments, instead of buy several cheaper things spend the money and buy something that is going to last and stand the test of time

I bought the Dyson sphere back in the day thinking the ball would make vacuuming easier and would roll easy.   It wa made out of hard plastic then would grind the dirt sand and rocks into the wood floor if it didn’t pick it up the first time.    I hated my Dyson ball.   I love my Miele. 

Shark, Miele or if you are able to get one a Henry. Dyson have always been arguably better at marketing than manufacturing but in recent years their quality has worsened.

I got the miele- absolutely love it. That's a great price

I have 2 Miele's, one that I inherited (around 25 years old) and one that I purchased (around 15 years old). They are a bit more expensive than most other brands, but Miele straight robs you blind with their cost on bags and filters.

I used to have to replace Briscoes vacuum cleaner every 3 -4 years. My current Miele is now 12 years old and it is still going strong. Enough said.

Miele all the way. I've always hated the Dyson products are all like "look at me, I'm a complicated and loud contraption!" And then they crap out anyways.

I will die with my Miele. We've had it for 12+ years now, and only had to do a minor repair once, which I was able to do with help from youtube. Hands down, one of the best home purchases we've ever done.

MIele is hands down the best vaccuum. I've had mine over 12 years, still works great

Miele. Not even a contest. Only negative is price but they last forever and Miele sells parts

They are one of the most popular vacuums in the world. You won’t be disappointed

Buying Miele was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made with any product purchase. Such a good vacuum and product.

I like my Miele.

Sebo or Miele. Getting embedded sand out of carpet is all about suction power. Cordless vacs just don't have enough power.

You turn off the power head from the handle on a Miele Not the suction control but realistically few have it on other than max, even if you are not supposed to

Miele - hands down the best!

Anyone saying Henry, hasn’t had a Miele.

With no stairs and carpet to think about, corded may be better as you can’t match the power on carpet and you don’t have to worry about dragging it up and down stairs. I highly recommend Miele as a brand, mine is prehistoric and still going strong, similar levels of inconvenience as a Henry. However for me, it’s such a pain in the arse to get it out that 90% of the time I use my folding rechargeable Shark and absolutely love it. I highly recommend shopping second hand, particularly if going for cordless as there’s no battery degradation to worry about, though I inherited my Shark second hand and it’s still stellar. If you’re worried about faults, Shark do say they have a five year guarantee and buying on credit card will give you Section 75 protection on the off chance they don’t honour it. Shark also have 4.2% cashback on TopCashback right now as a potential extra little saving.

Definitely skip the Shark. The Dyson I had seemed gimmicky. It just didn’t live up to the hype. I own that exact Miele. For hard wood or laminate floors it’s great. Also for lower shag rugs and carpet. Don’t have any high shag carpet in my home, so I can’t comment on it’s performance there.

I had a Dyson before we got our Miele. I bought the vactec hype and got the Miele a few years ago and did a head to head test. The Miele picked up so much dirt the Dyson has missed. It was pretty shocking.

We've had a Miele for at least 15 years now. It's actually repairable! I initially was offended at the price, but it has been worth it.

No. I own 4 of them. They can’t hold a candle to my Miele.

No. Buy a Miele.

Miele is really good

I had a shark from Costco and it sucked after a bit. Bought a Miele and that thing fuckin rips. Best vacuum I ever had, 3 dog's and 3 cats with all carpet.

It's honestly the best vacuum I have ever had and it's not even close. It wasn't cheap but neither are Dyson's and they're garbage from what I've experienced. I think I was 400ish give or take and I live in Canada.  The "powered" head on mine spins the head by the air flowing through the head so if you get something stuck it doesn't burn out a motor. It's honestly the best design I could think of. Theres a dial on the head to let more or less air through. The only complaint I have is that it works too good and everytime I use it I have to take scissors and cut the hair that's caught around the head in the brushes but it's not the vacuums fault I have a fucking hobby farm on a carpet sooo. The other head without the spinner is fucking ridiculously strong. I cannot vacuum a rug with it because it sucks so hard. I have to hold one side down with my foot and pull away and it's still hard haha. I usually go over the carpet a few times with the regular suction head then throw the old turbo head on 🏍️ You won't regret it. 

Those Sebo and Miele vacuums last fucking forever so there ya go.

Miele is the good one.

My thoughts are buy a refurbished Sebo, Lindhaus, or Miele, a good amount cheaper but the vacuums are of such high quality that they can be rebuild and still last 20 years

Dyson stick vacuum cleaners are the easiest to use and the best design for domestic use  IMO.   I had a miele in the past, and dragging around a cleaner on little wheels and replacing bags is terrible: I don't care how long they last.

I have a Miele for deep clean and Dyson for spot clean. Perfect combo

Miele! My husband and I did a ton of research after being disappointed with our Dyson. We have two dogs and 2 cats and about 1400 square feet. I wasn’t sold on a canister vacuum at first but now I’ll never go back. Bagged vacuums are considered “better” for people with allergies

Goedkoop is duurkoop. Een goede stofzuiger kost gewoon een paar centen. Ga voor een goede Miele, dan zit je goed. Daarvoor een tijdlang een Dyson gehad, duur kreng, veel herrie, weinig vermogen.

And if you ever do need to replace your vacuum, hop on over to eBay and pick up a Miele or Royal 4000.  Those things are bulletproof and work better than any lame plastic bagless you're finding on Amazon.

Dyson and Shark are Garbage. If you can afford and/or save up the money for a Miele or Sebo, those are one of the Best vacuums you can buy.

Sebo and Miele are BIFL. Dyson is not BIFL. If you buy a Sebo, the manual comes with an exploded parts diagram where you can buy each and every part. Dyson does not have this because when something breaks, they want you to buy a new vacuum. Same goes for Shark, Bissell and other bagless garbage that people keep recommending.

Dyson does a good job at advertising but they’re horrible at being vacuums. Go to any vacuum shop and you’ll see piles of them there waiting to get fixed. It’s Miele or nothing. All parts are made by Miele. Mine came with a 7 year warranty.

Agree my Miele is 16 years old and had no issues.

We used to do one vacuum on the top floor and a stick vac to cover the rest. We replaced the stick with a Miele that is light enough to carry between floors. I keep the stick in the basement.

Miele. Phenomenal bit of kit, I think it will out last me.

Don't know, in 12 years I've never needed one. I'm guessing not many can say that about a Dyson. I'm lead to believe that if you contact them in Germany they will always get a part for you too for every product they have ever sold.

It's very lightweight and extremely powerful for its size with good run time. We live in a large old house with 3 kids and a pet. I have a 15 year old Miele which is fantastic, but I'll be damned if I'm going to drag that thing up and down three floors regularly. Our Dyson V6 is 8+ years old and still going strong. It does 90% of the vacuuming because it can be easily picked up to spot clean a specific area and does a good job of it. Yes, it requires a bit more maintenance (cleaning) than the Miele, but it also doesn't require bags that are several dollars each, and again, most importantly, makes vacuuming a LOT easier.

Hmm. Nearly 10 years on mine here. My Miele is *really* bifl now because it hardly gets any use.

I love the Meile vacuum cleaners! The suction is unparalleled; bring it outside to vacuum my vehicles bc they are so great. I take both vacuums for cleaning once a year and they have lasted over 15 years.

Inaccurate. Meile is the best and it it an objective fact. Ask any vacuum nerd.

i buy vacuums constantly for work. dyson is hands down the worst value. i'd say i put a 5 year beating on a vacuum in about 6 months. you'll find shark and meile to be the best value at each end of the price point.

I own a cleaning business and have had as many as 3 labs at once and only use a shark pro model.I had a meile for when my daughter lived at home because she was allergic to dogs.If you have anyone with allergies then the Meile is the way to go. If you just want max suction for dog hair get the shark rotator models,not navigator

Love ours. We have the Cat & Dog. There is a learning curve to all the settings but once you get that down, it's pretty painless. It's over ten pounds lighter than our old Orec canister and it fixed the traffic wear patterns in our bedroom carpet. I was going to file a complaint about the carpeting until we got the Meile. Now I know the old Orec wasn't cleaning worth a \*\*\*\*.

Doesn’t exist. If it is powerful, it will work for one month and never the same again. An old royal hotel vac, Electrolux, or meile are what actually work in my experience.