Miele - Complete C3 Marin PowerLine

If you want the absolute best quality vacuum, I’d go with the [Miele Complete C3 Marin](https://productbible.com/product/miele-complete-c3-marin-vacuum-cleaner). It’s insanely powerful, super quiet, and built to last basically forever. Pricey, but worth it imo

If you want the absolute best, I’d go with the [Miele Complete C3 Marin](https://productbible.com/product/miele-complete-c3-marin-vacuum-cleaner). It’s insanely powerful, super quiet, and built to last basically forever. Pricey, but worth it imo

I have both Miele and Sebo canisters. The Miele SEB power nozzles handle thicker pile carpet better than the Sebo. I have a thick pile area rug in the master bedroom and the Sebo can't handle it. The Meile wand will go flat for under furniture cleaning, the elbow is angled more than the Sebo, in practice it isn't a significant difference. The Miele expendables (bags/filters) cost a bit more than Sebo and maintenance for a Miele will cost more compared to Sebo. The Sebo's break down much easier, quicker than a Meile. Which would I choose? I prefer my Miele C3 over the Sebo E3, but for whole house cleaning the Sebo D4 with the 40' cord and 1.5 gallon bag is the clear winner.

Congratulations and look forward to your follow up review after a whole house cleaning. Miele did a poor job assessing the US market for the Guard series. We get the same handle and hose as the previous models; not the new handle with controls released in Europe. They discontinued the SEB 236 power nozzle (LED light, lower profile), and only two models with a power nozzle. None of the Cat and Dog models have a power nozzle! The new Fiber TeQ All Floor attachment looks promising though and will probably be added to my C3's arsenal of tools.

Both Sebo E3 and Miele C3 canister vacuums are top tier. Both use the same handheld turbo brush attachment (made by Wessel Werk) that is excellent for dog beds, upholstery, stairs. The Miele C3’s are discounted now as the new Guard series is replacing them. A Miele white dog and cat model or Marin navy blue model are probably the best pet vacuums you can get.

If you are future proofing your purchase, the D4 is ideal for the 3K+ home. In use, the D4 with its rotating hose is very manageable, not too different than a C3. Carrying the body alone upstairs is 15.9 pounds vs 12.5 for a C3. The Sebo wand and head is lighter than a C3 with a SEB 228 power nozzle.

The first things you'll notice about a modern vacuum is how quiet and compact they are compared to your Silver King. The Sebo D4 Onyx (or any Onyx version) opens the door to dealer-only extended warranty, pricing and accessory packages; 10 years motor/casing, parts and 7 year labor. Now that Miele rolled out their Guard series of vacuums, remaining stock of C3s are discounted. Standard warranty on a C3 is three years, but if there is a HomeCare edition (Red color), they are the Meile dealer-only line and warranted to 5 years. Only the entry level Miele's are Chinese, the majority are manufactured in Germany/Europe. The Guard Titanium is the current, dealer-only model from Miele. Both brands are BIFL, and the canisters are the GOAT for whole house cleaning (dusting, furniture, stairs, etc.). The D4 is designed for larger homes (40' cord, 1.5g bag). The Sebo E3 and Miele C3/Guard series are in the sweet spot for the average size home with a mix of bare floors and carpet. Models with a power nozzle will provide the most versatility to grow with your needs as you move from rentals to your final home. Get both brands and various models in your hands and test drive them in store. Black Friday is coming and these are always discounted this time of year.

Mieles are organized in 4 tiers: C1 Compact (entry level, smaller, for apartments & small homes), Guard M (replaces the previous C3, none of these have a power nozzle in the US Market), C3 (outgoing workhorse, find one this Black Friday, they are solid machines, the Kona, Cat & Dog, Marin, HomeCare E+ all have power nozzles), and the Guard L series. The black L models are suction only, the blue and titanium have power nozzles. The new Guard models that are labeled Cat & Dog do not have a power nozzle, instead they use an air driven turbo floor nozzle.

Ideally, you have a vacuum retailer near you so you can test drive these and get a good deal; Miele C3, these are being closed out and remaining stock is marked down. The Kona, Cat & Dog, Marin, and Homecare E+ are the C3s to look for. A Miele C1 Cat and Dog is also a solid choice. There are 2 brand new L1 Guard vacuums from Miele; the L1 (blue) and L1 Electro (titanium). All of these models but the Marin use the same SEB 228 power nozzle. The Marin gets a lower profile SEB 236 with an LED light. Only dealers can sell the Homecare and Electro models, these have 5 year warranty’s vs standard 3 year. Discounts for Black Friday are @20% for remaining C3s, at least 15% everything else. For Sebo, the E3 and K3 are excellent vacuums to also consider. German made like Miele, 10 year warranty’s if purchased from a dealer, and very reliable.

Same model here. Had it for 10+ years. It's really awesome.

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I recently got a Miele Marin C3 that was an Amazon return, so I got it for half-price. The thing is a dream. It's quiet even on the max setting, and the main wand's height is adjustable. I vacuum even more now because it's such a nice, well-made device.

I’d highly recommend a canister vacuum cleaner with a dedicated bare-floor nozzle - the kind that’s just a brush with no wheels. Something like a Wessel-Werk CN250 or D 330 Turn & Clean. Both Miele and SEBO offer branded versions of these. These don’t have wheels and sit on just bristles. No plastic wheels and baseplates fo break. These glide over the uneven floors beautifully and strong suction will pick the dirt up out of the crevices. If you’re dealing with fine dust, bags are the way to go. No filters to wash, no dust cups to clean out, no plumes of dust. No, the bags won’t fill up instantly or loose suction the way old paper vacuum bags did. I’d strongly recommend looking at SEBO E3, or K3; Miele C1 or C3 canister with the Miele Parquet nozzle, Numatic Henry with the bare-floor only brush. If you find a canister you like that doesn’t have a no-wheels bare floor brush, you can get aftermarket ones either online or at your local vac shop. Most canisters use either a 35mm (Miele size) fitting, or generic 1 1/4” or 32mm fitting. Check out your local vacuum shop and let them know your flooring situation. They’ll be able to get you the exact attachments you need.

I’d buy an E3 any day over a C3 Marin. I think the E3 premium and C3 Marin are very comparable. But the E3 is less expensive, has speed control on the hose handle, a better tool set, tool-free removable brushroll, parts are far less expensive, and legendary SEBO commercial grade build quality and repairability. The Kenmore Elite upright is mehhh (I owned one). Its brush roll is very complex and totally not serviceable. Its hose is short and has limited use. But it is ridiculously powerful with a surprising amount of airflow and has excellent filtration.

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!

Either the Sebo D4 Premium or Miele C3 Marin. Both are over your price range but will get the work done.

Sebo K3 or Miele C3 Kona/Marin (Miele has an option for an activate charcoal filter that can help with mitigating pet smells). Both are solid choices with Sebo having a longer warranty. Best option is finding a local dealer to take both for a test drive. You may also be able to get some solid deals with a local dealer as well.

Look into the Miele C3 Kona, that will meet ALL your needs, for any surface. You can get it at a local dealer or direct from Miele online. There are some other authorized online sellers as well. It’s a bit pricey but it will cover every base you may have in the future as you mention you move often. Canisters can be scary (and bulky) but you’ll quickly realize the lightweight wand is very light and the canister itself will glide behind you with being much of a nuisance. Mine has moved many times. Canisters are great because they are fantastic for multi surface homes and multiple story homes. They can clean homes with wall to wall carpet and they can clean from floor to ceiling (think cobwebs) One machine, does it all, will easily last you 15-20 years if not more. It won’t lose its performance and they are very quiet. You can hold a conversation while a Miele is in operation. If you want to splurge a bit, go with the C3 Marin. It has a bit more powerful powerhead with a light which is convenient and the automatic suction feature is nice so you can turn it on and not worry on changing suction speeds. Yes, you will need bags and filters but it’s a small cost in the grand scheme of things. Let’s say you average 5 years with a Dyson (which the new models, won’t last that) you’ll by 3 to 4 of those at $700 each. Conservatively, $2800. That’s going to cost more than a Miele over the long term oh and don’t forget, they will slowly lose suction and perform less. A Miele, won’t. It will suck just as much on day one as it does 20 years later. You won’t regret it.

Miele C1 Cat Dog will give you everything you need. (You can find them around $650ish right now) You may be able to score a C3 Kona/Marin for under $1k as there are sales. A canister is, somewhat an all in one solution. It can clean from wall to wall and floor to ceiling. No batteries to replace, built to last. I’d reach out to your local dealer to see if they can get you a deal!

I say you need a C3 Marin, the power head on it will work the carpet and the parquet twister is great on hard flooring. The Cat Dog model has the mid level power head and a charcoal filter with an added hand turbo brush (pros of it) but it’s the SEB228 power head. Marin has the SEB236 powerhead. If you want the charcoal filter to help with pet smells you can buy an Active AirClean filter and switch it out with the HEPA that the Marin comes with. The Marin also has an automatic suction feature so you don’t have to worry on changing the suction levels based on floor type. A canister will be your friend with multi surfaces as well as stairs. I wouldn’t go with the C1 as it’s not a fully sealed system which isn’t good for those with allergies. The C1 is still a good model, just saying the C2 and C3 are fully sealed systems. I wouldnt recommend the C2 Hardfloor as you need an electrical powerhead for your pet hair and carpet.

Sounds like a new spouse would be a fix 🤔 Jokes aside: a Sebo E3 Premium or Miele C1 Cat Dog would best match your needs. They’re a bit over that budget though. However a Miele C3 has a compartment to hide said items and I’d recommend a C3 Kona or Marin. Otherwise, you could go a cheaper route and try out a Kenmore 600 Series Pop n Go.

The C3 Marin is #1 rated on CR for reliability and overall performance. I think you have consumers that think a Miele is meant to be commercial grade and thus treat the canisters like they are 😅 ID10T error, you get me?

C2 is a great model but you need a powerhead for the medium pile carpet. The C1 Cat Dog, C3 Kona, C3 Marin, C3 Homecare+ or check out a Sebo K3/E3.

The C3 is the better model, more future proofed too.

Second this. Robot Vacuums have come along way but hair is hair is hair. If you’ve got long hair, even the best of the best full size vacs will struggle, especially on carpet. Miele for the win.

Don't waste your money. I bought a Dyson vac years ago and it was pure crap. Splurge on a Miele Marin C3 and it will be the last vac you buy for 20 years.

I tired of low Dyson quality and opted for a Miele canister vac. It’s no stick vac but it really works and is likely to last a long time. No more Dyson for me, and no more wasting money on crap stick vacs that don’t really work like plug in vacs.

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I have the C3 Marin with two cats and it's amazing. The Dyson I had to empty multiple times while using because of how badly the cat hair clumped in it. I also recommend replacing the HEPA filter with the charcoal one.