Miele - Complete C3 Silence
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Last updated: Aug 1, 2025 Scoring
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"Lifespan: My C3 is almost a decade old and performs as it did on day 1 with only 1 (common) issue with the wand collapsing. I was burning through vacuums every 2 years and wasting a ton of money (and resources tbh) on vacuums. So this was a big selling point for me."
"I have 2 Miele's, one that I inherited (around 25 years old) and one that I purchased (around 15 years old)."
"I’ve had my Miele for 10+ years and I haven’t had to replace anything… ... I’m comparing my Miele to a ship of Theseus in terms of reliability, in the bifl sub."
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"It's become my DIY vacuum ... has fought it's way through a complete house remodel ... It's sucked up more rocks and saw dust then anyone could reasonably expect."
"No noticeable loss of suction in the 7 years I have had it."
"The Miele picked up so much dirt the Dyson has missed. ... It was pretty shocking."
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"The Miele C3 is my recommendation for those wanting superior filtration. ... It’s not of the only two vacuums I can think of that are H13-rated HEPA. ... Most hepa is lower grade and less effective. ... It might bend be H14. ... Filters 99.999% of all particles down to 0.3 microns. ... Efficacy rating for 0.1 microns is 99.95%."
"Miele exhaust close to 0 particulate ... My 2000 dollar particle scanner begs to differ lol"
"Filtration: my allergies are basically gone after switching from bagless. This was worth the price of admission alone."
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"We have an 8yo golden and the Miele handles her hair like a champ."
"My Miele has been great with past 2 years of Newf fur."
"They have a groove in the power head to cut the hair out easily."
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"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."
"quieter than any vacuum I've ever used."
"it ’s quiet enough that our dog wouldn’t bother with it. ... it’s good for children, pets, and maintaining a cleaner air environment."
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"Miele straight robs you blind with their cost on bags and filters."
"I saw the prices they are charging now. That's wild! I agree they are super expensive now. ... I fully agree that spending over $1000 on a vacuum is crazy."
"horrifically expensive"
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"horrifically expensive"
"Miele straight robs you blind with their cost on bags and filters."
"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."
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"dragging around a cleaner on little wheels"
"the canister is so godawful at maneuvering around corridors/corners, and will flip upside down if given half a chance."
"I'll be damned if I'm going to drag that thing up and down three floors regularly."
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"Only issue I've had with my Miele c3 is the power head disconnecting when vacuuming. ... I physically have to hold the wand with my left hand and handle with my right to keep steady power. ... I say only, it's a pain in the arse. I love the machine but that issue has been pissing me off. ... At the handle. There is some play so if I pull the handle without supporting the wand the terminals briefly disconnect and I lose all power to the head. ... I've just got in the habit of using both hands and continually holding the wand and handle tight together. ... Yeah I was afraid of arcing."
"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."
"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."
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"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."
"when my Miele C3 is on highest power, I can barely even budge it on my carpet because of how strong it's suctioning on."
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