Okay, I'm a Miele owner, and after having uprights, cordless and canisters, have found I preferred the canister bagged vacuum. Easier to keep the inside chambers of the vacuum clean, plus with Hepa filtration, the air can be cleaner. You just have to buy a box of bags every year or so plus a HEPA air filter.
That said, a good sealed Hepa option from Miele is the Guard S1 Electro. Powered head for carpets and a bare floor tool for bare floors. The bag and the Hepa filter clean the air the best, and it will be quieter than your old Shark. I think they have a 5 yr warranty too.
The Hepa filter needs to be replaced once a year at $50, but clean air is worth it. But I can't say for sure about your cat problem, I'm not a pet person, but it's going to be better than that Shark.
To the OP, you are doing great in your selection process, don't stress about it. Also, you don't need to spend all 1200 for this. Among the Sebo and MIele there is no wrong answer, as long as you get a motor driven brush roller head instead of a turbo or air driven one.
You didn't mention which type of Miele your wife grew up with, they used to make a corded upright but don't anymore, just the canisters. I'm going to assume that you guys would be fine with a canister vacuum. Both brands make great canister models, I would suggest for Sebo the E3 series, and from MIele Guard S1 Electro. You want the Parquet bare floor tool as well, which the Guard S1 has. If you opt for Sebo, get whichever E3 has both the electric powered brush bar and the bare floor tool.
The S1 Electro is currently on Amazon for $759. And the MIele C3 Marin is $1117. If you opt for Sebo, the E3 premium is $1150. The dealer should give you a discount if you ask, offer to buy a box of bags as well. These are all excellent quality vacuums. Hepa filtration. Very quiet operation. Long warranties, though I think the Sebo has the longer warranty.
If you opt for used, just make sure you get either a Sebo either E or D series for larger homes, with electric power head and bare floor tool. For Miele, the C2 or C3 series with the power head and bare floor tool. Get one in good condition and you should get 10 years out of a lightly used model. Good luck!
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When you say long term, how long are you hoping for? Because stick vacuums are not engineered to last like a good quality electric vacuum. For instance, Dyson stick vacuums have a 2 year warranty while Sebo vacuums have a 10 year warranty. Do you want to buy a new stick vacuum every 3+ years or would you rather buy once and cry once. I had a Miele that was about 14 years old when I gave it away, still working perfectly.
I’m not 100% up to date on the new models in Canada but the only one suitable for carpet in your list is the guard s1 electro. You could also look at the guard L1. Of those two, I’d go with the L1. The powerhead is much better.
I would also definitely look at a Sebo k3 or E3 as well.
IMO yes. The electric floor head is **much** better on the L1. The S1 has an ancient design.
Keep in mind, Sebo has a 10yr warranty too. Still worth considering imo.
Try the Miele. I've had one for years, the thing's a beast. No problem with dust, sand, metal screws that should've been put away, etc.
[Costco has one at $200 off right now.](https://www.costco.ca/miele-guard-s1-compact-canister-vacuum.product.4000405419.html)
I love my Miele. Had it for over 10 years now. I have a dog and my own hair is quite long, my vacuum sucks it up from shag carpeting no problem.
Here's some models specifically for pets:
[https://hiarthur.com/?share=12d82de2-51ab-44e6-977d-68e7b05df285](https://hiarthur.com/?share=12d82de2-51ab-44e6-977d-68e7b05df285)
I love my Miele. Had it for over 10 years now. I have a dog and my own hair is quite long, my vacuum sucks it up from shag carpeting no problem.
Here's some models specifically for pets:
[https://hiarthur.com/?share=12d82de2-51ab-44e6-977d-68e7b05df285](https://hiarthur.com/?share=12d82de2-51ab-44e6-977d-68e7b05df285)
Just want to say thank you for posting this. I bought a s1 electro last week and this post let me know that I can get it price adjusted for this new sale! Got almost 300$ cad back!
The D4 moves really well, but yes is a larger vacuum. I have a 525 squr foot apartment and own a D4 cause YOLO. The Miele vacs like the C2, C3, Guard S1, M1, L1 will overall be lighter and easier to use. The D4 is essentially a powerhouse vacuum. The mentioned miele's will have the same airflow but in a smaller package. Miele's new equivalent to the D4 is the L1 or M1 / C3 Series.
Edit: My recommendation would be the Miele if you're worried about the weight of the canister. The D4 is by no means bad that way, and I would 100% argue it's easier to use than some other brands like kenmore, etc, but the Miele's will be easier to use as far as the canister goes and may be more encouraging that way. Just make sure to get the RIGHT ATTACHMENTS!
Miele Guard L1, M1 or S1 (L1 is the best moving canister out there). All can be fitted with the HA50 H13 Hepa filter, which will make it the best filtering canister on the planet.
Sebo E or D series are another fantastic option! Filtration is very similar, and they are built very well as well.
The reason I've recommended options that are above $250, is because HEPA doesn't mean what it should. Lower end hepa filters just bleed dust over time, and units in that price range just aren't sealed units. They may try to claim they are.... they aren't. Some of them exhaust right on the floor, which blows the dust into the air.
There is also the Miele Classic C1 series and Sebo K series. They aren't quite as good as the other models (why they are less expensive than them), but they are still much much much better than other vacuums out there.
Sebo E1 is a fanatic vacuum at its price. A Miele Guard S1, M1, or L1 with a straight air tool (SBD 380 is the best, can be added onto any Miele) would be great options that are all serviceable. The reason Sebo and Miele vacuums can go over $1000 (the ones I mentioned are well below) is because they come with electric powerheads, and they built everything properly.
Edit: Sebo Felix Dart is a great upright vacuum option. Has one of the best powerheads in the world.
Miele C1 Compact, or Miele Guard S series with a straight air tool (the SBD 380 is miele's hands down best straight air tool, and can be added separately onto any model).
Sebo E1 is also a great option.
No, they're not the cheapest options, but if you can find one in good shape used, that's something to consider. These things will last typically 15 - 30 years under normal household use - not commercial usage.
See if any vac shops have any used Miele or Sebos with a good straight air tool (you probably don't need a powerhead, but if they have one where the price is right, it could then be an option). They are some of the most serviceable vacuums out there, which is important cause everything breaks at some point, and its nice to be able to fix it. They are also sealed units.
You can add different tools later on to any of them, but powerheads can only be added to the electric hose models.
Best models to look for would be:
Miele Compact C1, C2, C3, or any guard series
Sebo E or D series
Their other models are still good, those are just the best.
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