Miele

Compact C2 Electro+ Canister Vacuum Cleaner

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Last updated: Jun 5, 2026

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Reddit Iconablebody_95
5 months ago

I have a Dyson V15 detect cordless for quick clean ups and. Miele Canister for full-on vacuums. My Miele is a C2 Electroplus (motorized head for carpets).

Reddit IconFalse-Argument-4266
6 months ago

I’ve had every vacuum you can imagine ( Dyson, Kirby , Electrolux ) I finally got a Miele plush a Roborock robot vacuum. The Miele is amazing and the robot does a good job in between

Reddit IconImaginary_Season7493
10 months ago

Agree with you, mine is most of time up side down because it's eavy and dosn't roll well. And use expansive plastic bags

Reddit IconNight_Thastus
10 months ago

I have a Miele C2 Electro+ and honestly, and honestly I'm not a fan of some of it: * It has 3 wheels, which means it tips over a LOT * The wheels are very low to the ground, so it struggles for clearance on carpet, causing drag and the aforementioned tipping issue * The "Comfort" button that reels in the cable is convenient, but reels it in WAY too fast, causing the cable to whip around and smack the side of the canister It's just generally more heavy and awkward to use than I would like. I like that it has such great filtration, I don't have to worry about dust going everywhere. Suction power seems to be decent. Also: Their product line is a total fucking mess. It's damn near impossible to figure out which one is the one you want. Ugh.

Reddit Iconcnj131313
5 months ago

I run a Miele C2 with a power head. I used to have high shed dogs, and I’d also run a Roomba daily plus vacuum

Reddit Icondontforgetpants
9 months ago

I don’t even understand how there are still BIFL vacuum threads when Miele exists. You do any searching at all and Miele is the answer. I got my Miele in 2016 and it’s pretty much exactly the same now as the day I bought it. I replaced one of the attachments, because I wanted to level up from nylon brushes to horsehair brushes. Otherwise it’s perfect. Hot tip, I bought mine at the very end of the year after Christmas and they were having a big sale. It was a long time ago so idk if they still have end of the year sales, but worth looking out for one. I also at some point bought the extra long skinny nozzle attachment which has been handy.

9 months ago

I have the model that can use a hepa filter and has the electric head, not just the non-powered brush head. Without the electric head, I don’t think it would be very effective on carpets. The non powered brush is great for my wood floors. The electric head has no issues on carpet and I have long hair (I try to contain my shedding though, if I have a loose hair, I try to put it in the trash). The electric head has 5 settings of how high off the floor you want the brush, and the canister has multiple levels of suction, so you can do pretty much any surface from carpet all the way down to curtains and upholstery. Honestly I remember growing up with my parents’ mediocre vacuums and having hair get wrapped around the roller brush all the time and having be a huge pain in the ass to clean? The Miele seems to have no issues at all. I can’t even really remember ever having to unstick long hair, though maybe I have once or twice. Their instructional videos really emphasize going slow enough to rely on the suction to loosen and pick stuff up. And it is really good. However, I don’t have pets so can’t speak to how that changes things. When I bought it, I remember them saying it was designed to last for a minimum of one (or two?)hour of vacuuming per week for 20 years. Also, it has a pedal you tap with your foot to automatically retract the cord and it is an amazing feature. I just remember how much I loathed to wrap the stupid long ass cord of my parents vacuum. The cord retractor is dope af, makes it all feel like much less of a chore. ETA: Mine is also the mid-range, and when I bought it, it was advertised as being a little more compact than their full sized ones, which it is and I love it. Perfect for an apartment or if you don’t have enough storage space, and it’s easy to move around.

Reddit Icon9thfloorprod
11 months ago

The assertion that they "got rid of the pre motor filter" is just...wrong though? The S1 and M1 use the same fabric type pre motor filter that has been used in the C series. The L1 has admittedly got rid of that in favour of a mesh, but it's wrong to say they've all lost the pre motor filter. Also it's only the L1 that has the display. If you don't like/want/need it, the M1 and S1 are available. The new bags fix the issue that was there with the C series of people not seating the bag properly when closing the bag compartment. And really why would anyone want to be using generic third party bags anyway when you've invested in a premium vacuum? I bought some once for my C2 compact and they were crap compared to the official Miele bags. Not saying that Miele are beyond criticism at all, but I think it's fair to actually be reasonable with ones criticism. This having been said when my C2 dies I'll be getting a Sebo because I would like a powered head.

8 months ago

I have a bagged Miele cylinder as my main vacuum and a cordless bagless stick as a daily run around/quick pick up machine. There's no way the bagless stick could ever serve as my main vacuum. The Miele serves as a regular vacuum, DIY clean up machine, duster etc...has served me well for 9 years now and just keeps going and going. I cannot imagine the cordless stick I have lasting anything like as long - it's already feeling rickety and creaky after less than a year and I take good care of it. If you can afford it - Bagged corded vacuum for your main vacuum, cordless stick for a secondary run around.

Reddit IconMoistyoureyez
8 months ago

You will need an electric powered brush model if you have carpet. We bought a Miele canister model from Costco and it's a beast. r/vacuumcleaners is where you should be heading next. Also if you have a local vacuum repair shop - go there and they will hook you up as well. They aren't trying to push unreliable not great value big name brands like Dyson and might have refurbished options within your budget. They rely on their reputation to stay in business (unlike big box stores)

8 months ago

>The Miele with the powered brush is like 900+.. [You can get a C2 canister version at Costco for $700 CAD ($500)](https://www.costco.ca/miele-compact-c2-cat-%2526-dog-canister-vacuum.product.100568711.html). For low-medium pile carpet, it's a great option and should last a decade+ with proper care regular servicing. Also see comment above about visiting a vacuum repair shop to see what they have for refurbished models. You do not have to purchase something new for it to last a long time.

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