SEBO - AIRBELT D4 Premium

For a home of your size you might want to compare the E3 against Sebo’s D4 canister. The latter is a larger machine designed for larger homes so the bag is larger and the power cord is longer, among some other feature differences. In terms of performance they clean the same though.

I own a Felix, E3 and a D4 (I love vacuums!). The canisters will clean under furniture easier than the Felix and are better for above the floor cleaning (blinds, walls, furniture, stairs). I use the Felix between deep cleaning because it is easy to put into action. If funds permit, get a Felix and one of the canisters. Train the daughters to use the Felix for day-to-day floor care and save the canister for weekly cleaning.

Just bought a Sebo D4 yesterday. Had the whole family trying the vacuum. It works great. We have 3 dogs and lots of long hair from females in the house. Fantastic! What took forever using a Dyson bagless canister and honestly didn’t pick up much was a cinch with the D4. The 40ft cord will allow us to reach every single room in our one story. It will be a time saver!

Extremely easy. With a push of a button you can remove the brush roll. This was one reason I went with the Sebo and not the Miele. The Miele you cannot remove the brush without taking the head apart. Check YouTube for removing the brush from the head on the Sebo.

We have a very similar home setup as you, along with 2 dogs (a Newfie and a GS) and 2 cats. We decided on the Sebo D4 and are loving it. Bagged is so much better than the Dyson bagless that we used to have and the D4 bag is huge. The cord is the longest and the hose on the canister articulates so it doesn't twist itself up. Not too loud (our cats hate vacuums!). Lots of power that can be controlled from the handle. Great warranty. It's a solid vacuum.

SEBO D4. 40’ retractable cord, 8’ hose. 1.5gal capacity bags, cassette brushroll. But it’s a bit over budget. And no carpet washer. Carpet washer I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to get a Bissell Big Green. They’re commercial grade, high performance, versatile, easy to use, very easy to clean and maintain, durable, repairable. And the price on them I think is phenomenal. For the vacuum, I’m thinking a Bissell Big Green BG1000 / ProTeam Proforce XP1500 / Lavex dual motor upright / Aerus (Electrolux) commercial upright - these are all the same machine based on the Electrolux Discovery II It’s not a canister but the brush can shut off for hard floors. The bags are big and will compact a lot of pet hair. They’re durable, repairable, high performance, easy to use, lie flat and clean under beds and can be had for a decent price if you look around a little.

The best vacuum cleaner is the one that fits your cleaning needs. That said; if I’m choosing: - MD or Vacuflo central vac with chameleon retractable hoses and direct connext inlets. - Canister: SEBO D4 - Raw Power upright: Riccar R40 - Overall upright: Sebo X -Cordless: Hoover ONEPWR Hepa Bagged Upright BH55500PC (oreck has one, Hoover commercial has 40v version) - Ultralight: Oreck Elevate Conquer (yes Riccar R17 is excellent but this has a swivel neck)

The E3 is great, but with 3500sq ft, the D4 might be a better fit. It has a 40’ cord, longer hose, and larger bag than the E3. Both are fantastic vacuums though. And with all the bare floor, upgrade the floor tool if you can, it will be worth it.

The D4 has a 40’ cord and SEBO parts and service are far more affordable than Miele. SEBO is commercial grade and is designed for heavy-duty use.

You’ll have plenty of options then! Since you have high pile rugs, I’d probably lean towards an electric powerhead (it’s slightly overkill but who ever said overkill is a bad thing). Plus, should you ever move somewhere in the next 20+ years with wall to wall carpeting you’ll be able to use the same vac. I’d check out a Sebo E3, D4, Miele C3 Homecare electro+. If you have a Miele/Sebo dealer nearby stop in and take those for a test drive. The Sebo is more utilitarian and has a 10yr warranty if purchased from a dealer. The Miele is still a very solid machine, but more form over function and *only* has a 5yr as the longest warranty.

I’d definitely grab a Sebo D4 or E3 for your home.

Definitely don’t buy a $75 cordless vacuum. It will be in the trash before the New Year then you’ll be looking to replace it, wasting even more money. If you can stretch slightly (a bit). Keep an eye out for Black Friday sales for a Hoover Complete performance or Kenmore intuition. Agreed with Performance reviews - used is a great option for that budget. A used Miele, Sebo, Oreck or Sanitare

For a house that size a Sebo D4 would be well worth the extra investment. The cord is crazy long which you would definitely appreciate.

Depends on your form factor preference. Upright or canister. Sebo and Miele are going to be the brands to look at. Canister: Miele C3, Sebo D4 or E3 Upright: Sebo Felix or Dart

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

Agree with this. The E3 will be JUST slightly above your budget but the power head is going to be a must for your carpets. We have an E3 and a D4 and theyre both amazing. With the extended warranties and ease of cleaning the brushrool, E3 gets my vote

Run a cleaning business and we have a Sebo E3 and D4 and love them. Super easy to change and clean the brushrolls too

My wife runs a cleaning business and has a sebo e3 and d4...but she likes using the kenmore quite a bit and its the one we use at our house the most. Cheap, convenient, decently reliable, and does a great job cleaning

I own a Sebo D4 & it’s absolutely amazing!!! Everytime I use it, I just smile, the ergonomics are amazing. Beautifully crafted machine

I use a Sanitaire upright for the heavey extraction of fur ,dirt,and dander. And my Sebo D4 Premium for the fine dust vacuuming. The filtration on the Sebo is just amazing. But it would overwelm my machine with tasking it to do the the heavy lifting+ expecting it to filter that much fur.

I bought a Dyson from Dyson and returned it because it was unusable garbage. Took me over 3 months to get a refund. Bought a Sebo D4 premium locally, and it is a shining golden god that I get cleaned and maintenanced for free every year. TL:DR Amazon reviews are useless

Just bought a Sebo D4 last weekend. 10 year warranty (no paperwork required for service - they use serial number). Super long cord. Big bags. Great filter. Easy maintenance. Power head brush pops right out for cleaning and has no exposed bearings. It replaced a Miele C1 which is also good, but too small for our house and lacks a power head. 

Sebo D4 is better in my opinion than the E3. If only because they move around so much smoother than the E3. The 4 wheels I think makes the difference. The swivel on the hose makes it work smoother too. I dunno just my opinion. Both are great, but in the hour I spent with both machines before I purchased my D4 the difference was so noticeable. I also have chronic pain issues too and the E3 hurt to pull. I will say though the D4 is definitely heavier if you pick it up, but I'm lucky my husband handles most of it.

Thank you! Just used this code on a Sebo D4 and few accessories.

Check out r/BIFLVacuums. There’s a lot of good info on there. I recommend Sebo because all their vacs come with a 10 year warranty (when purchased from an authorized dealer). The D4 has  a 40 foot cord, the longest I’ve seen on a vacuum. It’s also extremely powerful. It’s got so much suction that the power head feels self propelled. It’s also got some really nice features like push button cord rewind, a swivel hose to canister connection so it moves around easily behind you.  The Sebo E3 is an excellent option too. If you have a local dealer, stop in and try them out. You’ll be very happy with a Sebo for years to come:)

Love my Sebo D4. Miele snowflakes can take a long walk off a short pier. Yes I am starting a gang war.

Get a SEBO D4 Dyson are cool looking but nothing compares to a SEBO.

Thanks for the review! I have a D4 which is basically an E3 with a bigger bag and I feel mostly the same about mine. Don't forget that you have a 10 year parts+labor warranty on it! That's part of why it's so expensive.

That's a reasonable way to go about it. The bags for the D4 seem to last me 3-4 months so if I had the E3 they would've lasted ~2 months which could've been worth the savings to the right person. It's also larger and heavier to push around while vacuuming.

My first good brand purchase was a Sebo D4. I looked for quite awhile when one came up on Ebay. It went for cheap ($450) because the seller got it at an estate sale and didn't do much hype it up. It was barely used and has been running strong for five years. Absolutely love that beast.

I’m in Canada but am in the process of researching for the purchase of a vacuum cleaner. In Canada at least, Sebo is a no brainer over Miele. They are cheaper for equivalent features, they have a Longer warranty and Parts are easier to obtain if something does go wrong, bags and filters are also cheaper. After testing out some models I prefer the Sebo canisters as well, a lot of the preference is about the electric power head but that may not apply in your situation since you don’t have carpet. In addition, I found both the e3 and D4 easier to manoeuvre (they handle differently from each other, but i was able to figure out the best way to get around the store with each one and did better than with the C3) I also like having the suction control on the wand handle as opposed to on the machine. In your situation, depending on the plushness of your area rugs, you could potentially go with any of their e or d models. I have 2 cats and a dog as well and if I’d didn’t have wall to wall carpet on my second floor, I’d be getting the D4 airbelt, I have low pile area rugs and hard wood on my main floor and included tools would be ideal for that combo, plus it offers the potential to add a power head down the line, I’d also pick up a handheld turbo head for your stairs. In my circumstances I’m leaning towards the e3 or the Felix as I want a canister but my wife prefers an upright. We may end up with two vacuums, one for each floor.

Favourites: Canister: Lindhaus HF6 and Sebo E3 Upright: Lindhaus Diamanté 300 Least favourites: Canister: any Kenmore made after 2010 Upright: Shark Vertex Honourable mentions would be the Miele S7, Miele C3, Sebo K3 and D4, and the Lindhaus Valzer ecoGREEN.

RIP to your Filter Queen beauty. I had one just like this in the 2000s as a “toy.” I’ve always thought Filter Queens are cool. Since you’ve ruled out Miele, have you looked at the Sebo D4? That’s a premium vacuum that is good for large homes and all floor types.

We have the same size house, and while I LOVE our E3, I wish I had considered the D4. The power cord situation gets annoying.

We have an open floor plan and I can’t even clean between the kitchen and living room without switching plugs. It also doesn’t fully reach up our staircase. So for us, yes, it would make a big difference. But it’s probably would depend on the layout of your home.

Yeah they truly were well built and nice looking. Fortunately we still have the old e-2000 sitting in the dark corners of his basement and it still works but has seen better days. I want to say I want to restore the old unit but it’s actually far more cost effective to buy a gently used one and go from there. No real reason to own one though as the modern vacuums are much better for filtration so I focus my life energy on taking care of our modern vacuum - sebo Felix and sebo d4 (in the sexy red no less). But if I could trim back the clock I’d want to give the e-2000 a little more respect than it got.

this is a great review and I share similar sentiments. I missed out on a lightly used Felix in white (even though I have a minty one in Onyx as one of our daily drivers). The vacuum albeit heavy and not very stable when using the hose (tends to tip over) that it is a crazy powerful vacuum cleaner that gets the job done and you can just FEEL the quality built into this thing. I would have ZERO hesitations recommendation Sebo vacuums and I'm not even a vacuum sales person - just someone that really enjoys the fine high quality engineering and build quality of their vacuums. While I admit that we also like our Dyson V10 absolute a lot for the day to day light cleanups that for the deep cleaning of the shag rug and hardwood floors that the Felix or his canister brother the D4 is always used to give everything a very very VERY deep cleaning. My spouse has suggested I get rid of one of our Sebos is "never in a million years will I give up the units we currently own".

Not sure your budget, but with that amount of fur, I would look at installing a central vacuum. If not, than the Sebo D4 is your best bet. It’s got a 1.5 gallon bag, and a tapered hose connection which helps prevent clogs. It also has a removable brush roller so that you can clean hair and other stuff off the brush roll super easy. If you buy from a Sebo authorized dealer, it comes with a 10 year warranty. Here’s the dealer locator: https://www.sebo.us/dealer-locator

It comes down to wanting something that is built to last, easy to maintain and repair, and buying a brand that stands behind their product. When you buy a Sebo from an authorized dealer, it comes with a 10 year warranty. You can take it to any Sebo dealer and they’ll fix it for free. You don’t get that at a $150 price point. It’s not like 30 years ago when most products were BIFL. If you want something that lasts and has a good warranty, it costs more. If you don’t care if it lasts and you don’t mind replacing it often, spend $150. It’s that simple.

Not a housekeeper but after I got my D4 my housekeeper stopped using her vacuum and uses mine 🤪. Shes gone through 3 sharks since she started working with me. I convinced her to head over to my vacuum store and look at the Felix (she’s a little older and the D4 IS a bit heavy). My house stays cleaner longer with the D4. And I’m shocked at what my bag looks like upon emptying.

Correct from Maine03… if you buy from a dealer. It’s 10 years. My dealer matched the online prices (not the like stupid low prob wouldn’t get a real Sebo prices from hack websites but the general online prices, threw in extra bags, told me he could always give me about 2x the bags Amazon can get me for the same price. And gave me discounted accessories on things I knew I wanted AND talked me into waiting to purchase an attachment to see if the standard attachment would suffice. IMO it’s way more fun to buy “luxury” items from someone who gets jazzed about them, tells you cool features and you walk outta somewhere with a cool thing vs just delivery from Amazon.

Went to my local vacuum store last week and purchase the D4 (in Onyx) for 1200 😭

If you want a really good canister vacuum and if price isn’t an issue, I’d recommend the Miele C3 Cat and Dog or a similar model with an electric power nozzle. I’d also either recommend the Sebo E3 or D4 with power nozzle. Both machines are very well built and will last you years if taken care of. I would absolutely NOT listen to the person who recommended the Rainbow vacuum and I personally would never recommend a water filter vacuum; with that much carpet and two cats you’ll be straight up cleaning mud out the vacuum every time you use it. If you want an upright, I’d recommend the Sebo Felix or Riccar R30D Tandem Air.

I have not been diagnosed with ADHD and I like seeing the dirt in the canister, too! I bought a SEBO D4 and I guess it's cleaning well...I don't know because I don't have pets and I don't let dirt build up for weeks at a time, and I can't see the dirt that got sucked up. 😅 I think someone on this sub bought one of the Miele cordless and loved it, but they are in the Dyson price range.

Machines offered by Miele or Sebo have a decent probability of lasting 10-20 years. **What you need to do is find a vacuum that makes vacuuming enjoyable for YOU**. What this means depends on your own preferences and what appeals to you. If a vacuum is BIFL it better be something you'll enjoy being stuck with. I can only speak from the perspective of a Sebo D4 owner, but one big thing I think Sebo has on all of their canister models is suction controls at your fingertips. Having the ability to control suction on the Miele models can only be found among their most expensive models which rise above $1,500 which imo is ridiculous. **I just don't understand why I would ever want to either bend over or press buttons on the canister with my foot if the manufacture can place these buttons/controls near my fingertips.** The only times I touch the canister is to turn it on/off, rewind the cord, or use the accessory attachments. One note on filtration, too. While HEPA filtration is technically 'better', the Sebo models offer hospital-grade filtering which is good enough for the average consumer unless one has severe dust allergies. Both methods of filtration would be suitable, and I guarantee you will be hard pressed to find people on this sub who purchased a Sebo and then complained about the filtration.

Favorites: Canister: Lindhaus HF6 or Sebo D4 Upright: Miele S7/U1 Least favorites Canister: Any Dyson 'Ball' style canister (DC39 and beyond) Upright: Shark Apex Duoclean

Since you are in the UK look at the Sebo Automatic X7 or Sebo Airbelt D4. The Automatic X7 is their top of the line upright with automatic height adjustment. The D4 is their top of the line canister with a large bag and would be great for cleaning the car.

Just to add to this, when I bought my previous vacuum it was bagless because I *couldn't afford* a bagged vacuum. I hated empyting that thing so much. I bought a Sebo D4 last week, very happy with it. My only complaint is that the "parking slot" mechanism feels flimsy, but the rest is very solid.

I would love a Sebo D4 especially in that colour. I have had an E3 premium with powerhead but had to sell it. The Airbelt was another great looking machine.

Bought a Sebo D4 today based on lots of recommendations & research.

For homes of this size, either a Sebo D4 or a Lindhaus HF6. Huge bags, long cords.

I don’t think you’ll find a good vaccum for that price range. Dysons won’t do anything (I have one and have a medium pile rug). For even a small amount of rugs/carpets sebo k3/e3 or d4. If you think the amount of carpet you have is not that much compared to hardwood/tile, you could go with an e2 or k2. But I won’t recommend it.

I have all hardwood floors and 2700 sqft house and went with a sebo d4. We have a bunch of medium piles rugs now.  I think I could have gotten by with an sebo e2 or even a k2. You definitely need a bigger bag. So I would recommend a d1 at least. We vaccum everyday under the high chair of my daughter and it works really well. No food debris. 

I bought the Sebo D4 for about that. Very happy with my purchase

I just replaced my 20 year old Miele Chapagne with a Sebo D4. The warranty was better than Miele when purchased from a dealer for 10 year motor, 10 year non wear parts and 7 year labor. I also liked that the cosumables are currently a little cheaper.

In a long hair household going from a Dyson (v10) I had to give a haircut every room or face the consequences of hair not being picked out of the carpet as well to a Sebo (D4) that I didnt even realize had hair on the roller until I was putting the machine away... antitangle is not really on my mind with the much more powerful machine. Plus being able to pop the whole roller out in a second without a tool it matters to me even less.

I love my Sebo D4. I fill one of the giant bags in  a month to 1.5 months—I have 2 giant dogs (100lb fluffy shepherd mix and a 75lb standard coat shepherd) plus two short hair cats. 1600 square feet of mixed area rugs and hard floors.  This thing is a tank and I love that I don’t have to inhale pet dander emptying a tank everyday. I vacuum pretty regularly, every other day at a minimum.  I got mine from Walnut Creek vacuum, on this subs info page there’s a spot for deals.. so check that out it brought the price down.

Got the D4 a few weeks ago from performance vacuum who you replied to. It’s insane how much better this thing does than anything I have ever had. With our dogs, the removable roller is a lifesaver for removing hair after every weekly run. The power head actually tried to pull away from me when I turned it on the first time since I was not expecting it.

I had one of these and used it for some time. Then I went to buy new carpet and wanted a special vacuum that would be good for my super soft carpet. I bought a bagged Fuller Brush Mighty Maid I named Helen. The first time I used Helen, I suddenly wondered if I actually needed new carpet. That’s how much better Helen was. She’s upstairs now after her cord holder broke off one too many times. I still love her though. She works great. We bought a bagless Hoover a couple of years ago as it was CRI certified. I noticed the hand tool wasn’t turning and I kicked myself because I know better than to buy a bagless vacuum, so I bought a Sebo D4.

While I fully agree the Sebos are built to last longer, my D4 is a freaking tank, the Dysons aren't as bad as people say for cleaning. The repairs for the higher end ones are impossible as Dyson won't sell or release parts. My V10 Dyson (manual height+suction level) can do my 1900 square food house on two charges including the stairs and hard floor. If I used my Sebo D4 behind it, there's little to nothing caught. The Sebo is quieter and can be nearly as mobile and it's lighter on my arm in use but not a major thing for me. I use a little Velcro cable tie to keep the V10 going longer than just holding the button. Mine i got new from Costco when they came out and I have had to do some minor repairs and clean it quarterly. When the battery that's built in fails, I'm slapping a M18 Milwaukee Battery on it too

It's an interesting place. I use our commercial carpet cleaner once a year. Have a lower pile carpet (2-3 on Sebo) and some rugs that can be done on 1-2 even. I can do the room slowly with either split down the middle or used one after another with very little crossed. I do have 2 people in a household. A Shiba Inu for the dog fur and a Basset + Long Haired Retriever mix. The Sebo is quieter and I wear noise cancelling earbuds to listen to podcasts or music. The Dyson is noticable but the difference is more noticed by my S/O or dogs while I'm cleaning. I bought the Dyson new and got the D4 Sebo second hand, refurbished myself (I build computers and combustion engines, vacuums are easy) for $400 it's a phenomenal vacuum with the E1T head. I wouldn't break the bank to buy one unless you like it or are hard on vacuums. I don't go thru as many bags as I expected but the bagless is nice for a lower consumable cost AND I can charge it during off-peak times for my power usage. The usage isn't minor but if you are a penny pincher it's a point for battery against the wall outlets

Sebo is the answer. Easy to service the filters or the roller for hair. They are quiet yet powerful! Lots of suction that can do amazing deep cleaning. The cords are long and retractable too. The ET1 head is the one to get. It's suction range wraps around the head for corners and has better distribution so it has power across the full range not just the middle. I'm cheap though so I have bought two of them second hand. Found a D4 with some issues I solved in an hour with no parts for $200. The only thing that you're not good at is stairs. Get whatever stick vacuum you like for that and quick messes.

I use a Sebo D4, so pretty close. The Miele is known for effectiveness and longevity. Go to r/VacuumCleaners and talk to the technicians over there before you invest, if you aren't convinced. But I recommend a bagged, high-powered machine for professional work. Bagged and corded.

The warranty's pretty good too. 7 years on motor, 5 years on labor.

Consumer reports isn’t trust worthy. They used to rate Kenmore way higher than Panasonic, when Panasonic was literally the same thing. They’ve also had ethics issues in the past. Kenmore has poor filtration when compared to Miele and Sebo. The hepa in Kenmore means nothing because it isn’t a sealed system, and some of the models exhaust right on the floor which blows dust everywhere. Part quality is also meh. Shark is meh. Not serviceable, just a cheap vacuum. Wire cutter ranked Sebo highly because it’s a genuinely good all around vacuum that is also serviceable. However. The K3 that was rated so highly isn’t sebos best vacuum, the E3 or D4 is their best model. Sebo US provided the K3 due to the price difference. Sebo is one of the few vacuum companies (Miele as well) that make a truly serviceable product, and in a world that is trying to go more green, we should be moving away from brands like shark, Dyson, etc that are really just throw away products overall. I would say to buy the Kenmore over the shark, but the Sebo performs better in every single aspect.

My thing with Sebo is that if something breaks, I can fix it. But yeah they're super reliable and I own a D4 personally :)

For any type of commercial usage or lots of house to house cleaning I typically recommend upright vacuums as there are less components that can break. The Sebo X4 is my personal favourite upright vacuum, and typically pushes easier than the Felix (it’s odd bacause the X4 looks heavier but they’re both similar lifting weight wise). The X4 also has a better hose attachment than the Felix. The E3 or D4 would be my canister recommendations, just make sure to get the correct attachments. I went for the Sebo D4 premium as the bag capacity is huge and I just love the vacuum.

Plus that D4 has a 40’ cord!

Sebo vacuums are highly recommended—powerful, durable, and come with a 10-year warranty if bought from an authorized dealer. The D4 has a massive 40ft cord and great features like cord rewind and swivel hose. The E3 is also solid.

The Sebo D4 would do great, as would a Lindhaus HF-6 if you can get one with a powerhead. If you prefer an upright, I would recommend a higher-end Sebo upright with hepa filtration (I think the X7 has hepa, and 2 auto brushroll settings, while the X8 is wider but has 1 auto brushroll setting)

Sebo are expensive, but they are incredible. If you can afford it, I recommend. Miele are also great. The place I purchased from had both on display. I preferred the Sebo for the ease of removing the brush roller. This makes it really easy to remove the hair that gets wrapped around it.

Get a SEBO! I bought a canister vac with bag and it works so so well. I haven’t looked at my cordless Dyson in three months

That's actually true. LOL. Dyson's are avoided at quality shops. Sebo cannisters are a no-brainer purchase. Battery stick vacs OTOH will test your soul. 😖

It's just simple physics. Internals clogs due to how they're made meaning they dinner then later break. Batteries also fail soon. But yourself a good canister vacuum they'll last for life, like the Sebo or Miele. Both made in Germany. The Sebo bags are cheap and are winning all the awards nowadays. Great machine for $500.

But a Sebo canister. They rock. We destroyed two Dysons and a Miele before getting the Sebo.

I trust vacuum recommendations on the internet (and Reddit) as much as I do mattress recommendations. The Carpet and Rug Institute, whose board includes members from companies like Shaw and Mohawk who manufacture carpet (https://carpet-rug.org/about-us/board-of-directors/), maintains a certified list of vacuums (https://carpet-rug.org/soa-vacuums/). You can filter by residential and commercial. Of course there are good vacuums that aren't certified. I have no affiliation with them but do happen to own a bagged Hoover WindTunnel (2006), two Riccar uprights (\~2017, one was a gift), and a Sebo canister vac. I can get the Riccar and Sebo serviced nearby and I stock some spare parts, for example the Riccar brush roll has replaceable brush strips.

Sebo canister vacuum. It’s awesome.

There are a handful of vacuums that can clean the Mohawk SmartStrand Silk “soft carpet.” 1. Kirby (with the optional delicate brush roll I presume) 2. Miele C3 with the SEB228; used to be a SoftCarpet model but it wasn’t much different from the other C3s. 3. Sebo vacs with the ET-1 nozzle (adjustable suction, manual carpet height adjustment) with the delicate brush roll 4. Kenmore Elite canister 5. Rainbow SRX with v1.0 and v1.2 power nozzle + soft brush roll 6. SoniClean - I think those are the vacs that have a vibrating pad instead of a revolving brush roll There are more, but these are a few of them. Adjustable carpet height paired with adjustable suction are must have features for those types of carpet, but I like them for any type of carpet.

I could have sworn it was LT-1. It’s ET-1. I was referring to the electric power nozzle used on their canisters, and the Dart/Felix uprights. It’s also available for central vacs.

Sebo powerhead. So incredibly easy to clean. I also had great luck with the Shark duoclean powerfin system but the actual vacuum was a dumpster file. Didn’t last a year. I also learned I prefer bagged vacuums to help trap and contain the allergies, dust, hair. My Sebo canister has four levels of filtering on it. My Dyson smells like it has none.

Try the Sebos with the ET-1 head. The roller comes out super easily and is direct drive. My dog doesn’t she’d, but my wife and daughters do!

The comment regarding the handle creaky sounds and audible air leak... I have found the audible air leak in multiple Miele canisters (over the years) AND Sebo. I don't think this is a change from previous models I've used. It just seems to be a reality that they don't see as a significant concern (ie. likely to not affect performance in a meaningful way, but preventing it would probably require fittings that would likely add cost, decrease dependability, and in the very least, wear down with not much use to the point that they ultimately start leaking). I really don't think it likely makes a noteworthy difference and they know the benefit:cost situation. As for the creaky handle -with even slight "give" in it, I have definitely noted it, but again, I believe it is one of those, "it doesn't actually affect anything in a meaningful way, but it does allow for the fit and connections as intended" situations. I could be wrong, but if it were an issue, I think warranty costs alone would discourage them from continuing with the practice. BUT, again, there is no doubt, that it is a very real thing. I haven't had an issue with the swivel of the ET-1 but prefer how light and maneuverable it feels to me. The low profile is also much better than \*most\* of the high end power heads I've used. Thank you for the review and thoughts. It is nice to hear about experiences!

Sebo is most of my business so that!

none, save your money and get a vacuum that isn't overpriced and unreliable like every shark is, for $400 you can get a really decent spec miele or sebo, both of which are fantastic for carpets

Dyson V 15 and Sebo owner with two super hairy shorthairs living in a cement floored warehouse with lots of Turkish area rugs. Not sure what your obviously perfect feline does but life with my kitties has its challenges. They are dirt attractants to say nothing of the charms of litter in bare fee. Couldn’t live without the instant availability of a cordless and the 15 is a solid performer in all areas. My rugs do look cleaner after a full Sebo experience but I’m lazy and place is big. I have come to realize you need more than one vacuum, unless you have only one flooring type , don’t have to carry up stairs or navigate a labyrinth of hallways and live in under 1000sq ft.

My Sebo was around that, but should last long enough to be less money than buying multiple vacuums.

Big dyson hater here. New dyson's are absolutely junk. I'd go with a sebo.

If you want another option, look into Sebo vacuums. They’re a bit pricey but built like tanks and great for allergy control. The sealed system is no joke.

My Sebo is my favorite appliance. They're easy to maintain and I got a killer deal on FB Marketplace.

And officially it’s my goal to thank every single one of you all that recommended my vacuum for me. 6 months in with our particular Sebo and we’re hooked on the quality of it. OP, when you get a better vacuum, you’re going to flip at the night and day difference in customer service. Our new vacuum had a teeny tiny nuisance issue, took it to the shop where we bought it, turns out there was a service notice for the issue. Fixed and turned around in under 2 hours with no charge. Post your requirements, and let this wonderful community guide you!

Ok so maybe someone can tell me what's going on here. I have a Sebo, it does a good job on carpet but on linoleum does a shitty job like it doesn't have enough suction to effectively vacuum without the carpet head.

The answer is always Miele or Sebo

I would check out r/vacuumcleaners. I have a Sebo, they have a 10 year warranty and are repairable.

Very interesting, I thought Dyson was the most hated on Reddit. I spent months to read comments and ended up with Sebo. Used Dyson before and it was mid.

You’ll save money. If you buy a Dyson or Shark you’ll have to spend another 200 or 300 bucks in a few years. If you buy a Sebo, you will be set for 10 to 20 years.

A Henry should be at the top of your list, since it's affordable and manufactured in the UK.  You can use variety of parquet brushes and the horsehair ones would be great for LVP.  A miele or Sebo would be more expensive and would come with extra bells and whistles such as self retracting cords and better ergonomics, storage.  If you need to clean rugs, you can find a turbo attachment.  These options will last you 15+ years.   If you want something cordless, Dyson fluffy rollers are good for quick pickups and won't hurt the flooring.  The V8 absolute package includes a fluffy roller and goes on sale intermittently to be within your budget.  Keep in mind while it might be a space saving option and convenient, cordless stick vacuums usually last a couple of years before big problems arise, hence why the main recommendation is for bagged, plug in vacuums.

how brilliant that youve been using it that long : ) sebos are fantastic machines and definitely recommend if you want to upgrade but they are expensive on the other hand you can find replacement cyclones for your dc07 very easily online if you want to breathe new life into that

That’s what I thought, too. Here’s my math on that: I spent $1k on my Sebo in March. I added up the cost of the 3 Dyson vacuums( I’ve had since 2017) and the parts I’ve had to replace = I should have bought a Sebo sooner. Models I’m literally placing on the curb tomorrow for whoever wants them. I’ve had it with Dyson’s cheap plastic crap: The upright Dyson (2021), V6 (2017) replaced with V11 (2022). All have had their brush heads replaced. 2 of the 3 are broken again. Not sure what’s wrong with the upright, again. We don’t even use them heavily, I have cleaners in once every 2 weeks. It’s absurd.

SEBO any model.

I couldn't afford a $1400 vacuum if I wanted one but Sebo is way more than 1% gains over a "normal" vacuum. They are also repairable which is a huge factor if BIFL - repair your expensive high quality item instead of buying and disposing X cheaper ones. Everyone has to draw their own line at where X is, before they can't justify the expense. But you did not, in your example, meet any BIFL.

The airstorm, while good, is no better than a miele or sebo. I wouldn't pay the premium. Mieles and sebos are also sealed to trap dust. They are also more modern in design and easier to use (they have cord rewind while the air storm does not). There's nothing really bespoke about the airstorm. Underneath the top shell, the power nozzle is the same as ones avaliable for Miele models. The hose and other tools are generic off-the-shelf supplies etc. While it would probably last you a long time and do a good job, you might resent using it. I'd strongly suggest you try one in person before choosing, and frankly I'd save money and go with a nicer to use miele/sebo.

Just get a SEBO or Miele. The last of the good vacuums. 

The telescopic wand on my Sebo keeps losing the clip holding it in place. Ends up in the bag. Sebo is no good for shag carpet.

I didn’t know you had to be rich to buy the $9 pill box they recommend. Or the hundreds of other products they have under $20. Sorry you can’t afford a quality vacuum or other quality products. But don’t be resentful. Instead, I would focus on increasing your income or learn better budgeting. I only make $40,000/year. I use YNAB and have bought many of Wirecutters Top or Upgrade picks, including a Sebo vacuum. You have to choose what things in life that are priorities and worth spending more on. I don’t think it’s a secret—to anyone with a pulse—that quality cost money. Not always, but usually. It’s okay if certain product is not worth spending a premium on for you personally. But saying Wirecutter is for rich people makes you sound poor and ignorant, and that mindset will guarantee you stay poor for the rest of your life. 

SEBO…. Best Vacuum Cleaner On The Market. 👍👍

It’s not. The Only One… SEBO! 😏

Honestly I have hard floors everywhere except my stairs. I own a cheap no name cordless I got on Amazon and a Sebo a friend game me when her parents passed away. The cheap cordless one gets more use because it’s easy- it works exactly the way I need it to when I need it to. It’s been 2 years and it’s going strong. When it breaks, I’ll buy another cheap one. As long as I keep the filter clean, I have zero problems with suction etc. it’s has a beater brush head, height adjustable handle and a few attachments- pretty bare bones. I use the Sebo for cleaning the filter of the other vacuum and for getting my rugs “really” clean when I feel like I need to. One day I may have carpet again or deeper pile rugs and then it will get a lot more use. Until then, the cheap cordless is great!

The Miele, Henry, and Sebo vacs are the only ones worth a damn on this list. If you want a real BIFL vac and are willing to shell out, get a Lindhaus.

Did this and the vacuum store recommended Sebo over Miele. Apparently Sebo has a better product warranty and it's easier to order replacement parts. At that price range, there's probably more good vacuum brands than bad ones.

I'm probably going to get down voted for this but I'd stay away from Riccar. They aren't what they used to be. SEBO and Miele are the ones that get the most love and for good reason. I prefer SEBO above all because they're 100% German made machines, they have a great ecosystem, are easy to self service and parts are readily available. They have great filtration and bags are inexpensive. As for ZeroG, I'd be skeptical of them. They are a small company and every time I look at their website they are always out of stock. They use proprietary bags that are not available anywhere but their own website. What happens if/when they go out of business? Can't get bags for them and the machine is useless. I will say they make a nice looking machine with awesome features and performance. I'd buy one second hand if I could find one but if I paid full price and couldn't get service or parts then I'd be upset.

I am not a vacuum nerd. However I bought a Sebo last year and I cannot imagine a better vacuum. If Meile are better, it can’t be by much.

I have to agree with this. Returned my V15 because the fluffy brush was not gentle on my less than 2 year old solid hickory wood floors. Bought a Sebo which is gentle on my wood floors as it comes with a nice parquet floor brush.

I'm a Sebo dude - Sebo is my ride or die However I've always been very impressed a the Shark bagless corded vacuums My mom gifted me one a couple years back and it does a great job Never had any problems

I spend 1200 on a sebo and don't regret it one bit

But it for life with either a Sebo or Miele. You’ll spend over $1000 for a good but you’ll never have to buy another vacuum again.

Real vacuum dealerships will not sell Dyson any longer. Many other traditional brands either because those companies have decided to produce in Asia and change designs super fast. It is the OPPOSITE of sustainability, it is planned obsolescence at an incredible level. Vacs should not be bought online and a big box stores, these machines do not clean carpet/air, are designed to fail, can’t be serviced and are literal fire hazards. Man the stories I can tell you about “brand new” machines. Most were manufactured years before they reached the consumer. CAVEAT EMPTOR. Dealerships sell quality machines, built to last, serviceable, at great competitive prices, with warranties that do not cost extra. You can’t find service like that anywhere! Find a dealer and buy Riccar or Sebo.

I’m not a Miele fan either. It’s waaay to echo-chambered around here. I much prefer Sebo.

When we bought our Karastan carpet, there was a vacuum recommendation on the website. We already had a Sebo, and weren't about to purchase something else. We also don't have high pile. I previously saw they recommended Soniclean, but for all I know, it could have been a tie-in for financial reasons more than they really thought it was better than anything else.

I was just curious. I'm very happy with my Sebo, thanks. It's like they're trying to say, "if you have to ask you can't afford it." Not a big fan of that attitude.

Thanks--cheaper than my Sebo too.

Miele canister or SEBO. Go German.

SEBO. Love mine, my sister has had hers for 15+ years.

Love me a Sebo.

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.

Canisters aren’t better than uprights necessarily, but they tend to be more versatile with hard and mixed flooring. Most uprights have a cleaning head fixed to the machine that can’t be changed to match the flooring you are cleaning. A head with a spinning brush roll isn’t as effective as a head that has a no obstructions (like a brush roll) and a straight air path for hard floors. a cleaning head with a spinning brush roll to agitate is needed for carpets and rugs. On a canister you can change between these two types of cleaning heads to get the most effective cleaning possible. Canisters also leave the bulky pieces of the vacuum behind you, giving you a more nimble lightweight wand and hose to reach into nooks and crannies a bulky upright couldn’t like under beds and furniture or around tight corners. The ELI5 version: Imagine your vacuum has a special “foot” for different floors. Some “feet” have a spinning brush that’s great for carpets, digging out dirt. But that same brush just scatters dirt around on hard floors when it’s spinning or gets in the way when it’s not. Canister vacuums let you change “feet” easily, so you always have the right one. Upright vacuums usually only have the carpet “foot”. Also, canisters are like pulling a little wagon, the heavy part stays behind, so it’s easier to move the hose and get into tight spots. While SEBO and Miele are talked about a ton here, they are premium machines that don’t land in the budget of many people, I say this as a SEBO owner. They’re long lasting and very effective cleaners (buy once cry once). You can absolutely get effective cleaning from a less expensive machine. Your home and needs sounds like the Kenmore 600 series would work really well. It comes with a powered hand tool called the pet powermate that is amazing for furniture and stairs.

The advantage to something like a Sebo, and to a slightly lesser extent Miele, is that you are buying a product that has exceptional build quality and is highly repairable should the need arise.

Yup, these original Dyson's were incredibly reliable for the most part. I think the first one in my family lasted close to 14 years before it finally died. The second was about 12-13 years old as well. Dyson's are not bad today, they just are not that good anymore, and not as reliable. For reliability you're definitely going to want a Sebo or Miele.

Get a Sebo. Literally any Sebo.

Sebo. Had mine 25 years and all its needed is a new brush head.

Sebo. It’s the new Electrolux. I went from electrolux (40 years of service, inherited from my mom) which was amazing, to a Miele (20 years of service, inherited from step mom) to a Dyson Animal. The Dyson lasted 12 years before I got sick of it. I bought a Sebo! I’m 58 and I won’t need another vacuum before I die.

Sebo. The suck on it. Phowar

I've been waiting for a review on this, thank you!! Yeah this machine is too cheap to pay for repairs if something goes wrong. If you absolutely have to have a budget/mid-range canister, this will do, but I think it's worth spending more for a SEBO or Miele that will last longer and perform better

Exactly. I got a Sebo and the bag takes months before it starts to get filled enough to impact the suction. And can easily go another month before it is that filled that it needs replacing. 

I have a Sebo and really like it, but just generally would recommend a bagged vacuum over a bagless upright. They seem convenient, but after years of using a dyson, it's so NICE to throw the bag of stinky (I have a golden retriever XD) dog hair into the trash and not have it funking up the whole vacuum, forever. Completely pulling apart and having it professionally serviced never got all the doggy smell out of the dyson. Newer dysons are also absolute junk compared to a dyson from 10-15 years ago.

Yes, bagless is seen as more economical and more environmental friendly. Although the environmental friendly argument falls apart because it's better to own a bagged sebo vacuum for 10+ years than it is to keep replacing a crappy bagless vacuum every three to four years. I'm not a fan of buying bags, but the sebo cleans better than every other vacuum I've tried. It's also convenient to just throw away a bag as well.

I cannot overstate how much I love my Sebo. Does great on tile, wood, and carpet. Lightweight, effective, and put my Dyson Animal to shame. Does fantastic with dog hair.

I'm a professional cleaner. Shark 100%. Dyson and Sebo do similar but they're more expensive. Sebo has a HEPA filter in it.

I have a Sebo. They're made in germany and definitely a buy it for life item. Mine has a 10 year warranty and can be services at your local vacuum store. I use mine basically every day.

When I moved from bagless vacuums to a Miele and a Sebo you'll notice how strong the suction is and how quiet it is compared to the average bagless vacuum. The materials are thicker and nicer. With Sebos I really like how much I can take it apart and replace almost anything myself. Do try one out in person first, many people prefer uprights to canisters. I grew up with Kenmore canister vacuums so I didn't have to adjust how I vacuum.

Our Sebo pulls malamute hair out of carpet. Absolutely worth it. Also has dual hepa rated filters.

I love our SEBO. They work well and the lower end ones are not super pricey.

Sebo or Miele. Getting embedded sand out of carpet is all about suction power. Cordless vacs just don't have enough power.

I just asked about how often I’d be buying bags for a sebo with two high shedding large dogs, (similar probably too a gsd and 3 (if long hair cats) I would probably be replacing the bag every week. (Actually more than that because I didn’t tell people I also have 3 cats haha) Someone with a husky commented that they replace the bag 1.5-2 times a month. Calculating that cost for two dogs is another 210 a year in bags (probably more for me) I am taking that into account with  replacing a vacuum that died (Dyson) but it doesn’t have a bag or a Sebo that has a 10 year warranty but I will have probably bought 2-3 dysons in that time period with the amount I’d be spending on bags. I haven’t decided yet 🙃 but thought I’d share the numbers.

A Sebo could survive longer. I've seen Sebos go through tons of shit and still perform like new. Not to trash on Miele, Miele's are great vacuums, and I would recommend them. But a Sebo is blowing the Miele out of the water with durability in a commercial setting.

Look, I love Kenmore, but they are expensive to repair and they no longer make my roller brush. The 2 brushes I did buy were $200. I could’ve bought a Sebo for the price of the vacuum and two roller brushes. Sebo vacuums are cheaper to repair and just better all around.

Do you have a dealer nearby? go try them, Sebo for the win in my book, I had so many issues with Miele during covid and for few years after, parting out hoses and wands to other companies

Those Sebo and Miele vacuums last fucking forever so there ya go.

Sebo and Miele are BIFL. Dyson is not BIFL. If you buy a Sebo, the manual comes with an exploded parts diagram where you can buy each and every part. Dyson does not have this because when something breaks, they want you to buy a new vacuum. Same goes for Shark, Bissell and other bagless garbage that people keep recommending.

My Sebo has been going without problems for 20 years now