S 8340 PowerLine

Hey, I was thinking of getting a new vacuum cleaner because I got a cat now. He is a long haired Siamese Balinese. Anyway, I have a Miele S8340 it does its job, I’m just curious about what the best option would be for me. I did some research and heard that the Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog is pretty good, and that some Shark ones are good too. I just want a forever cleaner with no fancy gadgets, just a good, reliable loooovely cleaner. i live in a flat if it’s helps - Germany - 350€ ( based on the miele L1 for 319€) - many stores also i can buy it online - Hardwood floor, carpet, sofa, mattrrsses,…

Wenn Du soviel Geld in die Hand nimmst: Miele CX - Serie; hat mein Schwager, ist gut. Wobei ich immer noch ein Freund von Beutelsaugern bin, die Beutel bringen einen preislich nicht um (und sind anders als Tintenpatronen nicht gechipt, günstige Drittanbieter also möglich) und sind sauberer. Du kannst die heutigen Staubsauger dennoch nicht mit denen von früher™ vergleichen - die Technik heute ist zwar effizienter, aber an die 2200W - Dinger kommt sie dennoch nicht ran. Quelle: haben einen neuen 890W Miele und einen älteren mit 2200W - der nuckelt wesentlich schneller mit der XL-Parkettdüse (übrigens sehr zu empfehlen) über den Boden.

Miele yes. Dyson no. I have a european market 240V that I run in the US on a NEMA 6-15 outlet. Love that setup. We initially did it because 20 years ago Miele were dirt cheap in europe. Since then I have found a few US spec Miele in the trash, and several of them have been repurposed for friends and such. They are solid machines and if you want to do serious work the corded model is what you want.

I pull vacuums from the trash all the time. I used to do Dyson uprights, often they would just need a belt and a clean and they were goo to sell. I have done some Dyson cordless sticks, they are OK for light use, but not at all BIFL. I have found 4 or 5 Mieles over the years, some with damage or whatever. I cleaned up and fixed and a bunch of them and either sold them or given them away. They work well, are nicely deisgned, there is parts availability. Change the filter and bag often enough and they perform great. Compact size is a plus also.

Miele S series bagged vacuums are one of the GOAT imo. Ours has lasted years and if you buy generic bags, upkeep is a minimum

S8s are super, super easy to repair. What broke? The C3 is still available in some stores, even from Miele directly. I tried many other vacs and couldn’t find one that had the power and comfort and the S8/C3. The Guard L1 models are slightly less powerful, but still very good vacs.

Alternatively, the Sebo E3 is probably the closest thing. It doesn’t have as much power, and it isn’t available with HEPA-13 (or HEPA at all), nor is it as comfortable to use but they are very durable and well-engineered. People that don’t like them tend to not like them because of the hose, which is also a common complaint with the D4. Overall, the C3 is significantly more comfortable to use, more power, superior filtration, more aggressive carpet performance, more suitable for residential applications. If it is the motor in your S8 that died, the motors can be replaced in 2 - 5 mins. Very easy, not expensive. $130!USD is what I see that listed at.

I see the appeal of a stick. I have a V15. It’s about 3 yrs old. It’s primary role is for in-between cleans, small messes. Touch-ups. But, if I am going to vac our main living areas or the entire house, I can get the job done a lot faster with my Miele. If I am going to deep clean the carpet, I don’t pre-vac with my V15. I use my Kirby. If I am going to detail a vehicle, Miele. If I am going to use attachments for deep cleaning, Miele.

Prices in Europe are more reasonable for Miele, Sebo and the Henry. Miele S series, Sebo K series and Henry would be the models I'ld be looking at.

Miele is consistently rated as the best among impartial, professional reviewers & can be bought for $300-$500 depending on the model They last a long time as well. Personally I use a Samsung Bespoke Jet, mostly for the convenience factor of having a dust station & no long cables to deal with. We also have an old Miele S series that does a good job after almost a decade (motor overheats a tad though).