I have one of the cheapest ($400ish). It’s the S2, I believe. It’s best for hard flooring and very low pile carpet/rugs. If you have thicker pile carpet to deal with I would recommend going up to the mid range priced Mieles that can handle the thicker carpeting. I personally don’t think the highest priced Pet branded range is worth the cost. I’ve had up to 15 cats home at times, and found the lowest priced Miele to be more effective on fur and litter than any of the high priced Pet Vacs I’ve tried. All Mieles have the exact same suction power across all lines, which is the most important factor in a vac’s effectiveness. Also, the bags last a long time, so I don’t find the cost of bags to be an issue.
Edit to add: the Miele is one of the lightest weight and quietest I’ve used as well.
Worth every penny and they last forever. These things just don’t break! Many people get a good 20-25 years out of their Mieles. And if repairs are needed they are usually fairly easy and inexpensive. I’ve had mine 7 years and nothing has broken/no loss of suction whatsoever. Love this thing!
I was looking for something for my all hard floors, multi cat & dog, multi kid house and after wasting money on Shark, Dyson, & several Bissels & Kenmores, I finally sprung for a Miele and it is the best vac I have ever owned. Because I have no carpeting, I bought the S2 Classic series, which is the cheapest vac they sell ($400). It’s just for hard floors and very thin throw rugs and it is the most powerful, quiet, and lightest weight vacuum I’ve owned. I’ve had this one for 6 years now and have had zero problems with it. The vacuum bags look tiny but they take a long time to fill up so the replacement bag cost is very reasonable. I’m not careful with this thing (I’ve accidentally dropped it down the stairs a few times) and I use it multiple times a week, and it’s still in great shape. I’m also a housekeeper, and I bring this vac with me to my clients’ cleans because it’s just that good. I highly recommend the S2 Miele.
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