SEBO - AIRBELT E1 Kombi

Sebo e1 great vacuum and will be 15% off soon and longer cord 10 year warranty, 466.00

E1 i would go for, maybe add deluxe parquet tool, you can remove front brush so it gobbles stuff rather than push it

Sebo is most of my business so that!

Of course she will get conflicting views here. SEBO if you have the money as well worth it if not, go with the Kenny.

Or the only other quality Vacuum is the SEBO you can tell them that you want one of those instead

As a small vacuum business myself, I would be happy to switch it out for you, if you feel better, call them ahead of time. Tell him what happened and you decide to go with the SEBO

They are having issues with their new SEB O and they are upset, these things are very rare, but they do happen

Miele an Sebo are the premium canisters due to quality, warranty, and filtration. Of the two, Miele hoses are more flexible. I have both the Sebo E3 and D4, and both hoses are stiff and bulky due to their tapered design. I also have the Miele C3 and prefer it for dusting because Miele makes a larger, fully articulating brush (SUB 20) that works on the ceiling fans and bookshelves. For hard floor cleaning, the parquet twister is my go to, both Sebo and Meile have a version of this attachment. Based on your cleaning needs, a suction only machine will work well. Look at the Miele Classic C1 or Guard M1. Sebo comes in a close second place for portability. Look at the E1 or K2 Kombi and add the parquet twister. If you have a vacuum dealer, go there, the Black Friday discounts will be better and they will give you a package discount for any additional attachments, bags, etc.

Miele an Sebo are the premium canisters due to quality, warranty, and filtration. Of the two, Miele hoses are more flexible. I have both the Sebo E3 and D4, and both hoses are stiff and bulky due to their tapered design. I also have the Miele C3 and prefer it for dusting because Miele makes a larger, fully articulating brush (SUB 20) that works on the ceiling fans and bookshelves. For hard floor cleaning, the parquet twister is my go to, both Sebo and Meile have a version of this attachment. Based on your cleaning needs, a suction only machine will work well. Look at the Miele Classic C1 or Guard M1. Sebo comes in a close second place for portability. Look at the E1 or K2 Kombi and add the parquet twister. If you have a vacuum dealer, go there, the Black Friday discounts will be better and they will give you a package discount for any additional attachments, bags, etc.

How big is your home? If your around 2500 to 3000 square feet I'd recommend the Sebo E1 with the addition of the Premium parquet head for your hard floors. It comes with a Kombi head that'll do both but the premium head is really worth the upgrade.

If you have carpet and kids, I wouldn’t switch to a cordless, I tried that and it didn’t work. A couple of options to consider would be Sebo Felix (or Dart plus parquet tool). A smaller canister like the Sebo e/k series or Miele c2 (would likely fall out of budget). I would try and stick it out with the c3 and get a cheap cordless (just get whatever is on sale at Canadian Tire or Costco) to use for quick daily pickups and use the c3 every week or so.

SEBO K2 or E1. Miele C1. A bagged canister is going to be your best friend for the allergies and easier to use on upholstery than an upright. The SEBOs have a much better warranty, you might be able to get a better deal on a Miele.

If you want BIFL , just get the sebo e1 or K1. 10 year warranty. The cheapest vacuums at Costco are more than $150 (at least the ones which are worth getting). I got a Dyson v8 or (v7) like 5 years ago from Costco. Had to change the battery once which Dyson mailed me a new battery. Even then with full charge it’ll last like 20 mins max now. I would say that the v8 or v15 dysons are the only vacuums that I’d even consider at Costco. But at their price, I could get a bagged, plugged in vacuum like a Sebo e1 or k1

Go to the closest Sebo dealer if you have one and test 1) sebo dart or felix because you might not be familiar with uprights 2) sebo k2 ($350-$400) 3) sebo e1/e2 ($550/$650) Last two are canisters. I would highly recommend the e1/e2. You just missed a huge sale that ended last weekend. You can ask the dealer about upcoming deals. All of the above have a 10 year warranty

Sebo is a great brand for professional cleaners, they're powerful, durable, and repairable. If you just want one vacuum that can clean all floor types then really the Sebo Felix is the best option. The other Sebo uprights don't have brushroll shutoff so some of them can do hard floors but not as well as having brushroll shutoff. Downsides to the Felix are a heavy handle weight and a short built in hose. A Sebo K3 or Sebo E3 are canisters that can do all floor types as well. If you want one of the Sebo uprights that aren't a Felix I'd choose the Sebo Essential G4. I prefer the manual carpet height adjustment, it gives you exactly what you want and is one less motor to break. And I prefer being able to remove the whole brushroll on the G4 instead of just the brushstrips on the Mechanical Series. To clean hard floors you'll need to add the kit with an extension hose, extension wand, and parquet brush. I wouldn't risk using the X7 on hard floors even though it has a squeegee because I wouldn't want to risk being blamed for scratching a client's floors. My ideal setup is 2 vacuums, an upright for the carpets, and a canister for the hard floors and above floor cleaning. I'd get a Essential G4 and a E1 Kombi. Having 2 vacuums can help you finish a job if one vacuum goes down during the job. If the upright goes down the canister can clean carpets (though it takes more work) and if the canister goes down you can finish using the hose on the upright. Also if a job has no carpets just take in the canister and vice versa. Be sure to find a local vacuum store to try them all in person first. What do you think?

I think some determining factors are the E2 is medium sized, normal length hose and cord, medium sized bags, medium size and weight canister. The D1 has a long hose, a super long cord, large bags, it is heavier and bigger, but it isn't a very heavy vacuum compared to lift. The canister is around 15 lbs, but a Dyson Ball Animal is 17 lbs, and a Kirby 23 lbs. If I read that right you only have hard floors, so you don't actually need a turbo brush. The Sebo E1 Kombi is $499 CAD, that's $100 cheaper than the E2 Turbo. The E1 Kombi comes with the Premium Kombi Brush which is like the Premium Parquet Brush similar in size and the way that is swivels. The Premium Kombi Brush has no front bristles and the back bristles retract for use on rugs. If you want a longer hose and cord the D1 is a great value but otherwise I think the E1 is the better choice.

The standard Kombi is just ok. The Premium Kombi is more like the Premium Parquet Brush.

No problem it confusing that they’re both called Kombi Brush and there aren’t many reviews in the Premium Kombi. I have one and it’s like the Premium Parquet with the front brush strip already removed. It’s a little narrower than the Premium Parquet Brush.

I don't like dual vacuum/mop combos. Most cannot dry vacuum floors, they only wet mop. They all have a lot of cleanup after each use, wash & dry everything or you get odors and mold. Even the self-drying models have parts that need to be removed, washed, and dried. They have no hose or tools to vacuum anything above the floor. Many vac/mops have fixed batteries that wear out in 1-2 years. My advice is to buy a good regular vacuum corded or cordless and then pair it with the mop of your choice. If you want the most suction power and the longest lasting vacuum a corded canister like the Sebo E1 Kombi $499 CAD will clean hard floors amazingly and last 15-20 years. Bags last 2-3 months each. If you go cordless be sure to choose a vacuum with removable & replaceable batteries. Maintenance on any bagless vacuum will be more frequent, including emptying, washing filters, and still replacing HEPA filters yearly. I do not recommend a steam mop for laminate flooring, the heat can damage the wood and dissolve the glue. I would choose either an O'Cedar Spin Mop or a good reusable spray mop. Both you just throw the mop head in to the wash. Thoughts?

I think the Sebo E3 would be a very good choice. They have strong suction, yet they're quieter than average, very durable, and easy to maintain and repair. One downside is the E3 is more expensive upfront. I agree, the Sebo E3 isn't overkill if you have large area rugs. The powerhead cleans faster and makes it easier to push on rugs and carpets. If you get a Sebo E1 or E2 both the combo floor brush and turbo brush take more work to push back and forth. I highly recommend trying the different floor heads at a local store so you can really feel if it makes it too heavy to push for you. A vacuum with a turbo brush will also get a fair amount of hair wrap because the brushroll is very narrow. For upholstery, I actually like the standard upholstery brush. It's compact and lightweight. Many people like the handheld turbo brush because the spinning brushroll helps remove hair and fur. A turbo brush does add some weight and size so I'd try one out in the store too. Either way, cleaning with a canister is much easier; you don't have to constantly pull on a stretch hose, it's usually longer than an upright's. You can put a canister on its end so it won't roll. You can also put the cleaning tools on the end of the wand so you don't have to bend and you get a longer reach.

Most cordless vacuums will have a hard time fitting under a 3 inch clearance. Since it's just hard floors would look at canister vacuums. You'll be able to attach floor heads and smaller dusting brushes and angle them to what you need. It will still be a tight fit for some floor heads. I'd look at canister vacuums with slim handles too so that when you lay the wand down you don't have to angle it because of a wider handle. I'd go for the [Powr-Flite Newton](https://www.powr-flite.com/newton-tub-vac-pv610-q10-u.html) $149 and add the [Wessel Werk RD285 (1.25 inch diameter)](https://www.amazon.com/Wessel-Werk-RD285-Ultra-Thin-Combination-Attachment/dp/B0979GNSJG/ref=sr_1_4_sspa?crid=2UNDAB5MEKAON&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bvLppONHKcI7tmCDX_DBMiWFRIAbSTXRJq7Zdj0pzaPxZvcYBatC3Y7eNOQrifnRL4LDzTPctEpURSVhGNU2uaaplStsSw7Od7FQSQKtC9TAq0xOv4M92FJWGuoB2fMXfXXKyNHP_aP-8VLFAbxzU9x08zA9ROeuS3ci7Y8uVpRY11TQUJU0aeT_ZZWbkkZc4N4pg-W1m3m_7x44dNMMlDuM1nRHzUJJNbPn7FW-di785dYwALekUHVzTEIEQDoLkFXuWLyq9X85_JtZm9N7VtPaY9i_6kVtq34H1hoLsCQ.WuS0aFAcW4UAg-A5OJmPTUdvPq1ULDqrRuQyo2oqanc&dib_tag=se&keywords=wessel%2Bwerk&qid=1744584328&sprefix=wessel%2Bwerk%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-4-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1) $28. The Powr-Flite Newton is a copy-cat of the Henry canister vacuum but it's a third of the price. It has good suction and large hepa bags. The Wessel Werk RD285 is a flat floor tool that will help the wand fit under lower clearances. The standard combo floor brush that comes with the Newton is likely too tall. The Newton fits standard 1.25 inch tools so adding floor brushes and extra tools is easy, which is important as the Newton just comes with the combo floor brush, crevice tool, and dusting brush. You can also choose a higher end vacuum if you want more features like an automatic cord rewinder and motor speed control. The Sebo K2 Kombi $399 is more expensive but much nicer.

I mean they'll all do the job reliably for many many years, so it'll all come down to personal preference. I'll list a couple of criticisms: Miele guard S1: no on-board tool storage, just a clip to put on the hose or handle. Sebo K1: no cord retract button, pull to retract. Dusting brush attaches to the crevice tool instead of directly to the handle, extra step in using it. I'm not sure where the dusting brush stores or if it even comes with the cheaper variants. Sebo E1: doesn't have on-board storage for the dusting brush, just a clip to the handle. Not sure if it comes as standard with the cheaper variants. The cheaper variants of the Sebo K1 and E1 come with the older COMFORT PRO 8351GS floor tool, which is just too big to be usable in a domestic environment. The more expensive versions come with the better KOMBI 7260GS tool. Still heavy but very usable. Miele M1 is an updated version of the C3. I think the M1 has a longer cord. Both excellent, but heavy and loud machines. Sebo D4, just to big for a small flat.

Miele offers a LOT of different models and it can be confusing when you're new to them. The easiest way to differentiate between the models is by looking at what floor tool, wand, and hose/handle they come with. The difference between an electric power head and a turbo brush is a motor to power the brush roll. A turbo brush is powered by the suction of the vacuum while the electric power head has a motor. This means much better agitation on your carpet and a better deep clean. If you have low pile rugs and mostly hard floors a turbo brush will be fine. The Classic C1 Pure Suction and Turbo Team are often referred to as "straight suction' canisters because they don't have an electric power head and are not able to add one. The Pure Suction comes with a combination floor tool. Google one for reference. A turbo brush can be added to the Pure Suction later. All models of the K3 are the same outside of the color. And their standard warranty is 7 years motor, 5 years non wear parts, and 5 years labor. If you buy from an authorized dealer they can offer Sebo's extended warranty of 10/10/7. I understand these are not cheap vacuums and you need to use points but be very careful on Amazon because I've seen a lot of people get shipped open box returns or defective Miele units. And you absolutely have to register it with the manufacturer or you'll have no warranty protection.

I rarely recommend Miele because, in my opinion, Sebo is better. You say apartment... I always bring up the idea of "future proofing" a vacuum purchase. If you can afford a machine with an electric power head that will still be the right vacuum should you move into a place with wall to wall carpeting in the future it's not a bad idea. If you're looking at vacuums with an electric power head the Sebo K3 or E3 or the Miele Classic C1 Cat and Dog. Otherwise the Classic C1 Pure Suction or the K2/E2 Kombi from Sebo.

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.

Since you have no "carpet" I would consider the less expensive non powered brush Sebo's too, or maybe a Henry. The canister style shines on maneuverability too, low places, around tables, chairs, etc.

Dealers in person will have better prices than what is listed online. A quick recommendation would be a Sebo Felix, but that might be just above your price range. Sebo, Miele, Lindhaus are all gonna be great. IMO after experiencing the maintenance and the mess of bagless, I am forever a bagged convert. I was first worried I'd be changing bags often, but I find I can get a month + out of a bag, where each 'whole house' clean would equate to 8-10 dyson bin dumps. Full disclosure the machine I recently bought was a Sebo canister.