SEBO - AIRBELT E3 Premium

Just got the E3. Get the power head. It seems solid and well made. With a decent warranty.

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!

DEEP frieze carpet here... Running and E3 Premium with the soft roller and love it... Also have a Miele Canister with the SEB228 nozzle as well as a Kirby Avalir... The Sebo is my preferred unit overall. The Miele is too aggressive with the STIFF roller (and yes, I am familiar with the soft carpet version - which is actually not so different). I love the Miele, but I also feel like the smaller opening of the SEBO ET1 nozzle creates a GREAT seal while still allowing good airflow perhaps due to the velocity of the air through that comparatively smaller opening (which is significant because it does make lower CFM than the Miele -- but you would never guess it with the velocity at that smaller nozzle opening of the ET1). The Kirby (aside from being big, bulky, and comparatively inconvenient, moves TONS of air, BUT the nozzle is not designed to direct the air into the fan well (shake it out after much vacuuming and you will know what I am talking about) AND while I suspect it is extremely good with the very fine particles, it seems to leave bigger things behind, which I can hear when I re-vacuum using either the Sebo or the Miele. If I use the Sebo or the Miele and do the same test with either, I do not hear "big" pieces that have been left behind. So -- trying to use a Sebo with shag/shag like carpet? Just put that soft roller on and enjoy. Disclaimer -- I'm not sure if it would resolve it for the automatic height adjusting models that struggle trying to find the right setting or setup in time on our carpet (also have an X4 that is now used at a workplace instead of at home).

DEEP frieze carpet here... Running and E3 Premium with the soft roller and love it... Also have a Miele Canister with the SEB228 nozzle as well as a Kirby Avalir... The Sebo is my preferred unit overall. The Miele is too aggressive with the STIFF roller (and yes, I am familiar with the soft carpet version - which is actually not so different). I love the Miele, but I also feel like the smaller opening of the SEBO ET1 nozzle creates a GREAT seal while still allowing good airflow perhaps due to the velocity of the air through that comparatively smaller opening (which is significant because it does make lower CFM than the Miele -- but you would never guess it with the velocity at that smaller nozzle opening of the ET1). The Kirby (aside from being big, bulky, and comparatively inconvenient, moves TONS of air, BUT the nozzle is not designed to direct the air into the fan well (shake it out after much vacuuming and you will know what I am talking about) AND while I suspect it is extremely good with the very fine particles, it seems to leave bigger things behind, which I can hear when I re-vacuum using either the Sebo or the Miele. If I use the Sebo or the Miele and do the same test with either, I do not hear "big" pieces that have been left behind. So -- trying to use a Sebo with shag/shag like carpet? Just put that soft roller on and enjoy. Disclaimer -- I'm not sure if it would resolve it for the automatic height adjusting models that struggle trying to find the right setting or setup in time on our carpet (also have an X4 that is now used at a workplace instead of at home).

Congratulations! I am a SEBO & Miele owner and really love the E3 (what gets used the most). You got one of the very best -period. Heads up on the odours: Nearly any vacuum will start to get odours without a bunch of activated charcoal in the filters... So, if you are not going through bags quickly, do not be surprised if you start to smell odours from the exhaust. Fresh Wave Beads (you can find them on amazon) are a highly recommended buy and well reviewed odour controlling add on. You just dump a cap full into the bag and all is in order. And for the record, I have spoken directly with SEBO and the engineer confirmed that this is an approved method of dealing with exhaust smell. There is no warranty concern etc. as long as you use them as directed. Enjoy! It's pretty funny when you feel excited about a vacuum cleaner, but once you know, you know.

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.

I have sold a ton of that Vacuum. Everybody seems to love it. You may just not like a cannister in general.

Must be the manual adjustment SEBO, the automatic does not seem to have that issue, if it is raise it up a notch

Depends if you want a powered brush for carpet/rugs, c1 very short cord, so c3 or new guard series in miele or k or e series on sebo, e3 has powered head, e2 includes a torbo air powered head for rugs , and e1 just straight suction

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

I just got the same one!it is amazing!!! And no clogs. (I have dogs and cats). It made vacuuming alot easier!

I recently bought the same one and love it! It’s so much better than my Shark could ever be

You gotta go the used route. I searched for months and eventually found a Sebo E3 with an ET-1 that was 150 miles away. I bought it from the preacher's wife, no joke. They were moving to a single level house and thus only needed one vacuum. Got it for $350 bucks.

Gotcha, okay. A few things. 1) Cordless machines don’t have the power to clean a full house well, especially carpets and rugs. They’re really meant for quick pickups and to supplement a proper/more powerful vacuum between deeper cleanings. 2) For those thin washable type rugs, you typically want to avoid high suction and a brush roller because they get damaged easily, like it seems you’ve already experienced. So ideally you want a machine with variable suction and that lets you turn a brush roller on/off + change the floor heads depending on what you’re vacuuming. 3) I think a canister vacuum is definitely going to be less strenuous to use vs an upright. If you’re not used to that form factor though it might be worth demo’ing one before buying anything just to make sure it’s the right fit? It might take some getting used to if you’ve always used uprights and stick vacs. A Sebo K3 or a Miele C1 Cat & Dog might be the move here. Bagged canister, powerful variable suction machines that have electric power heads with brush roll on/off. You can change the floor head out so if you want use a suction only tool downstairs and the power head upstairs to really deep clean your wall to wall carpet you can do that. The Sebo has a better warranty (10yr motor/non wear parts, 7 yr labor) and they offer a soft brush roll accessory (green bristles) made for more delicate carpeting in case whenever suction only won’t do the job on those thin rugs. There’s a 25% off deal at one online dealer floating around the sub that would get those machines within budget for you. If you have local Sebo and Miele dealers they have flexibility to offer discounts below MSRP as well. If you can get a 25% off deal then you nought have a look at Sebo’s E3 canister as well as it has some useful added features over the K3, but they do clean about the same. For lower budget options there are canister models from Kenmore that have similar features to the Mieles and Sebo’s in my opinion they’re more cumbersome to use and durability/repairability isn’t nearly as good.

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.

Sharing my family of Sebo vacuums. The Sebo D4 on the left was an EBay purchase that I refurbished. It looks and runs like new, love the extra large bag on this one! The Felix in the middle is my favorite and is a daily driver due to its ability to move easily from hard surfaces to carpet. The E3 on the right is a lightweight do-it-all machine. All of them are quiet, reliable and tackle cleaning chores easily.

- The D4 is designed for larger homes with a 40’ cord, 1.5 gallon bag and the strongest suction of the 3. This is the vacuum I pick when it’s deep cleaning, whole house day. It is best for above the floor tasks like walls, ceiling fans, upholstery, and blinds. - The E3 is the most versatile, especially medium sized homes. It’s lightweight and its suction is almost as good as the D4. The cord is shorter and its bag is nearly one full gallon. - The Felix is the easiest to grab and tackle daily tasks. About the same power as the E3, it moves easily around and under furniture. I use this one for routine cleanup, the hose is shorter so above the floor cleaning tasks require additional accessories like an extender hose or wand. I use it like a stick vacuum. If you have an apartment or condo this would be my choice. All of these have excellent air filtration, are quiet and tackle pet hair easily.

The E3 is the sweet spot! The cord is long enough but may need to be relocated once for a whole floor cleaning, the bag is smaller than the D4 but it’s more maneuverable.

Definitely seek out and visit a Sebo/Miele dealer so they can demo all your options. You will likely get a discount and/or additional goodies thrown in (bags, filters, attachments). Whether it's Sebo or Miele, the lower cost units are suction only and won't clean your bedroom carpets effectively. Make sure your choice has a power nozzle (Sebo E3, K3, D4 or Miele C3 cat and dog). Miele just rolled out their replacement for the C3, called the Guard series. Unfortunately, there are only 2 models with the power nozzle, so if you are offered the newest model make sure it isn't suction only. Oddly, the new Miele Guard Cat and Dog does not include a power nozzle option! There are clearance deals on the previous generation Miele's, I'd go that way over the new/full markup models as these machines are excellent (Marin and the white Cat and Dog C3s are my favorites).

I have both Miele and Sebo canisters. The Miele SEB power nozzles handle thicker pile carpet better than the Sebo. I have a thick pile area rug in the master bedroom and the Sebo can't handle it. The Meile wand will go flat for under furniture cleaning, the elbow is angled more than the Sebo, in practice it isn't a significant difference. The Miele expendables (bags/filters) cost a bit more than Sebo and maintenance for a Miele will cost more compared to Sebo. The Sebo's break down much easier, quicker than a Meile. Which would I choose? I prefer my Miele C3 over the Sebo E3, but for whole house cleaning the Sebo D4 with the 40' cord and 1.5 gallon bag is the clear winner.

Both Sebo E3 and Miele C3 canister vacuums are top tier. Both use the same handheld turbo brush attachment (made by Wessel Werk) that is excellent for dog beds, upholstery, stairs. The Miele C3’s are discounted now as the new Guard series is replacing them. A Miele white dog and cat model or Marin navy blue model are probably the best pet vacuums you can get.

For me it’s my Sebo E3.

I have a Sebo E3 Airbelt Premium and an LG stick vacuum. I’m by no means a vacuum expert, but the LG stick is our electric broomstick. The Sebo is for the heavy stuff. Many times I have used the LG to clean a room only for our Sebo to pick up things that the LG couldn’t. Point being that a heavy duty machine like the Sebo will definitely outperform any stick vacuums. And the Sebo is just as convenient and light to maneuver around like the LG, that’s the benefit of a canister vacuum. I do agree certain uprights are very clunky, I had a Dyson Ball before and that was just heavy to maneuver, but canisters like my Sebo have been a breeze to use.

Sebo e3. It’s amazing.

I just bought a similar one in black at a local Sebo dealer. It has been fantastic so far👍👍

Just used this on a Sebo E3 😊 Thanks so much! You’re right, that’s by far the best discount I’ve ever seen!

They were listed as of yesterday, but they are not listed today. I am not sure what happened. I got my 10/10/7 warranty from them (from warranty@sebo dot us) just last night. I bought a E3 from them too, but my experience is quite mixed. They opened the box and take out some padding to fit other accessories that I ordered, and one accessory arrived cracked on the side because of it. They are shipping the replacement to me.

I have noticed air leaking on mine too. Glad I’m not the only one, thought I was being paranoid.

Got me Sebo E1 a while ago and it's been nothing but amazing. I only have hard floors though, and the Kombi head is not very good for that since its design suctions onto the floor for some reason. Got a used bare floor tool and it is perfect. For medium pile carpets though, you may want to look at a powered head like that which comes with the E3.

It’s a great machine! I’ve had mine for 2 years and love it 

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

I bought my E3 second-hand and it's my favorite appliance ever. I live in a 2 dog home with a mix of area rugs and hard floors and it's made so much easier (and cleaner). It made some of my rugs look nicer than when I bought them new 🤣.

Thank you so so much for the advice, all!! I ended up getting a really good deal on an E3 Premium from GeekVacuums. It should arrive next week and I can’t wait to have clean floors again!

I ended up going with the E3 and I was also really struggling with sticker shock! I will say that it is a DREAM to use. Our floors and rugs are so clean now. It’s honestly a joy to vacuum with it and I don’t mind having to unplug and move the cord to a different outlet. I genuinely never thought I’d look forward to vacuuming 😂

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.

If you have a meaningful amount of carpet and it’s anything higher than a low-medium pile you’re gonna need to spend a bit more to get a “long term” vacuum. Look into the Sebo E3/K3. You more than likely need something with an electric powerhead. If your carpet is extremely low pile you can get away with an E2/K2 with a turbo brush. If your budget was 300 I doubt you’re willing to more than double that, so my advice is to look into the Kenmore Intuition or Kenmore Pop & Go. They should last you at least 3-4 years, hopefully more if you take care of them.

In that case look into the Sebo Dart. It’s a more traditional upright and is great for carpet. It also has a brushroll shutoff for your hardwood floors. A little more expensive than your budget, but not as expensive as the E3. It will also last you a long long long time. The justification I make to myself is, if I spend 200+ on a vacuum every 2-3 years, that adds up over a 10-15 year period. If I spend 5 or 6 hundred once on a Felix, I very well may never need to spend money on a new machine again (with proper care and maintenance)

If you’re spending 800 on a Dyson just spend that on a Sebo or Miele and you’re good for 10+ years lol

Sebo E3 if you have carpet. If you prefer an upright, get a a Sebo Felix/Dart but the E3 is more versatile IMO

Pretty much either Miele or Sebo with a powerhead. Any of them. If you really do have wall to wall carpets, a second hand Kirby with a HEPA bag is decent lol

Check out SEBO - for uprights the Felix is great for both hard floor and carpet. SEBO K and E series canisters are also excellent.

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.

I’d highly recommend a canister vacuum cleaner with a dedicated bare-floor nozzle - the kind that’s just a brush with no wheels. Something like a Wessel-Werk CN250 or D 330 Turn & Clean. Both Miele and SEBO offer branded versions of these. These don’t have wheels and sit on just bristles. No plastic wheels and baseplates fo break. These glide over the uneven floors beautifully and strong suction will pick the dirt up out of the crevices. If you’re dealing with fine dust, bags are the way to go. No filters to wash, no dust cups to clean out, no plumes of dust. No, the bags won’t fill up instantly or loose suction the way old paper vacuum bags did. I’d strongly recommend looking at SEBO E3, or K3; Miele C1 or C3 canister with the Miele Parquet nozzle, Numatic Henry with the bare-floor only brush. If you find a canister you like that doesn’t have a no-wheels bare floor brush, you can get aftermarket ones either online or at your local vac shop. Most canisters use either a 35mm (Miele size) fitting, or generic 1 1/4” or 32mm fitting. Check out your local vacuum shop and let them know your flooring situation. They’ll be able to get you the exact attachments you need.

I’d buy an E3 any day over a C3 Marin. I think the E3 premium and C3 Marin are very comparable. But the E3 is less expensive, has speed control on the hose handle, a better tool set, tool-free removable brushroll, parts are far less expensive, and legendary SEBO commercial grade build quality and repairability. The Kenmore Elite upright is mehhh (I owned one). Its brush roll is very complex and totally not serviceable. Its hose is short and has limited use. But it is ridiculously powerful with a surprising amount of airflow and has excellent filtration.

I would not hesitate to go for SEBO E3 Premium. K3 is their budget option. The ET-1 nozzle has a removable brushroll so it’s easy to clean. There is a reason why SEBO is the world standard for commercial vacuum cleaners.

Sorry that you are in this tricky situation.  Your best bet is to find a vacuum with adjustable height and suction.  While most mainstream vacuums lack manual height adjustment, many still have suction control via an air relief collar or sliding switch, so if you still have the vacuums you bought, see if you can try out changing the suction.  I don't have good recommendations from the big box stores.      I suggest you visit a vacuum store nearby with a chunk of your carpet to try out in store options.  Some places will let you try out a vacuum at home so you can see how it does on your carpet/pad.    I don't think a canister would be a better choice than an upright.  One option that would likely work is Sebo Felix with a soft brush installed, but it will be quite above your ideal budget. There is also a way to add a lower carpet plate to reduce bogging down.     https://youtu.be/B43hCnP4UUE?si=4tnn3wbOfGIEiejI   Eta for reference the video shows these modifications on the Sebo Nozzle that comes with upright Felix or canisters E3 and D4.   I have a newer carpet/waterproof pad and the E3 and it works for us, but ymwv.

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.

I've got a Sebo e3 and a mixed flooring household with pets and long hair.  Quality bags are a bit expensive, but hassle free and last for months (more hassle with Miele and their re-seating issue).  Filters on the e3 are changed every 10 bags or so depending on usage, so for me it's about 2 years of use.  Cost for bags and filters end up about $40-50 annually when I take into account my expenses after 2 years. That's $4 a month, about the cost of a decent cup of coffee these days. European bags and filters are identical and before the tariff mess could have been importer to the US at a cheaper cost than the US retail.  Dust buildup is noticeably better.  Emptying and cleaning the vacuum is very hygienic compared to bagless vacuums.  The brushroll binds up hair, but easy to remove for cleaning and the whole nozzle just stays cleaner compared to my shark navigator. The downside is the cost and the musty bag smell after a month or so.   The bagless vacuum canister would fill after a couple of rooms and needed to be emptied repeatedly during a vacuuming session.  Usually i have to reach in to get stuck long hair clumps and there's dust all over the canister and seals despite doing this outdoors. For ideal maintenance, you should  wash and air dry the canister and filter monthly and replace them at least annually.  Generic options are available cheap at Amazon. My shark lasted 5 years, so that's a ton of plastic in a landfill, much more impact than disposable vacuum bags.

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.

Plenty of options: Low budget: Kenmore 600 series pop and go Med/high: Miele C1 cat and dog, C3 Homecare, Sebo k3 or e3. You can safely ignore that Dyson/shark rec in the other comment. Neither are bagged and both are a joke. I have a hard time believing they even owned a Miele. Or if they did it was a hard-floor only model or something. Find a local dealer and take the above for a test drive to see which you prefer.

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

Sebo Felix or E3! Sebo has a 10yr warranty if you buy from an authorized dealer. See if you have one locally and take those for a test drive. Miele is a great option too but frankly they neuter their lineup in Canada for some reason. I’d only recommend the C3 Cat and Dog or Complete C3 power plus

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

If you’re dealing with lots of hair, you’ll want an electric powerhead. In order of price - Check out a: Kenmore 600 pop and go, Miele C1 cat and dog, C3, Sebo k3,, E3 or D4

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

I think what you’re looking for is a 2 vacuum solution. A cordless/bagless just isn’t up to the task of whole home cleaning. We’ve been oversold on their capabilities by large marketing budgets. Grab a Cordless/bagless stick for quick daily pickups: LG A9, Bissell airram or Miele triflex Then, get a corded and bagged machine for your weekly deep cleans. All of the corded models are bulletproof and should last you 20+ years. Which model largely depends on your budget and preference. Miele C3 Homecare, Sebo k3, E3 or Felix IMO I’d find a Miele/Sebo dealer locally and test drive the above.

Yes! Sebo K3 or E3. And potentially get the green “soft” brush roll too. These machines will last you 20+ years with proper maintenance.

You’ve done a good amount of legwork to get to this point. IMO go to your local Miele/Sebo dealer and test drive the C1 cat and dog, C3 home care, Sebo K3/E3/D4 to see which you prefer. From a repairability standpoint Sebo edges out Miele and they also have a longer warranty (I say this a Miele owner) but there really isn’t a wrong option between The two brands.

Plenty of options. You’ll probably want a (bagged) canister-style considering you have mostly hard floors. Miele C1 Cat and Dog, C3 Homecare, Sebo K3, E3, or a Sebo Felix is you prefer an upright. IMO the next step is finding a local Miele/Sebo dealer and taking the above for a test drive. Both brands are great. Sebo has a fantastic warranty advantage over Miele. That’s really the largest differentiator.

Personally I wouldn’t get another cordless bagless as your primary vacuum. They’re not up to this task (regardless of what marketing departments tell us). Ideally you want 2 vacuums. 1) cordless bagless for quick daily messes: LG A9 2) corded and bagged primary weekly deep clean vacuum: Look at a Miele C1 cat and dog, C3 Homecare or Sebo K3/E3

Sebo K3, E3 or Miele C1 Cat and Dog or C3 Homecare. Find a local dealer and take all the above for a test drive to see which you prefer.

1 vacuum can definitely handle all flooring types. It’s going to be corded and bagged. Check out: Miele C1 cat and dog, Miele C3 Homecare, Sebo K3/E3/dart/felix IMO find a local Miele/Sebo dealer and take the above for a test drive. Depending on which model you pick, you’d have enough budget for a quick daily mess cordless vacuum and keep the corded vac for weekly deep cleans. That’s the best setup imo.

Lots of options for that budget. Miele C1 cat and dog (good for smaller homes) Miele C3 home care (slightly over budget) Sebo K3, E3, D4 (the latter being over budget but excellent for large homes and pets) Any of these will be excellent and blow the Dyson and Hoover out of the water. which one depends on your personal preference. Imo find a local dealer and take all the above for a test drive to see which you prefer.

Check out r/vacuumcleaners As mentioned Miele and Sebo are top brands. You can safely ignore any shark or Dyson recs. They’re garbage. As is anything bagless.

Vacuum wars is a paid shark shill and not to be trusted. Hell Chris even appeared in a shark commercial. BIFL vacuums absolutely exist. They’re corded and bagged made by brands like Miele and Sebo.

All 3 are excellent. You really can’t do wrong between the 3. Personally I’d place more weight on the price, warranty etc between the two brands. It’s splitting hairs (see what I did there?) but I’d rank them 236, et-1, 228 in the order of cleaning performance alone. Like I said, they’re all great I don’t think there is a “right” or wrong answer here. The removable brush is a huge plus for Sebo. But IMO the Miele cleans better. However the Miele’s are not user serviceable. Also know that while I think the 236 cleans the best (by a narrow margin) it does have this awkward belt placement where it leaves a path of uncleaned carpet about 3/4 off to the side. I use that as a guide on how much to overlap but some people find it annoying.

Sebo E3 Premium or Miele C1 Cat Dog, check your local dealer if you have one and take both for a test drive. (These run 850ish) That said - Kenmore makes a great vacuum (albeit a little lower build quality) the 600 Series Pop N Go canister that is very popular on here for pets. The highlight being a powered handheld mini powerhead for furniture. (300ish) The longevity of these machines will certainly last much longer than either of your shakes. Bagged machines last longer and will not lose their performance and suction.

A budget option Kenmore 800 series canister or BIFL - Sebo E3 Premium or Miele C1 Cat Dog is $50 off on Amazon right now. If you’re moving to hard surfaces, a canister is your best bet. They just work better and can clean from wall to wall and floor to ceiling.

People say build quality has gone down, they’re not like they used to be, Sebo is better….blah blah blah. It’s personal preference. I mean, treat it nicely, buy genuine filters and bags and it’ll last decades. Sebo is great too. I just prefer Miele. My whole family has Miele’s. One is 19 years old and works just as good as day one. The rest are all chugging right along. One of us 5 have had an electrical hose get a short in it and it was replaced under warranty. There has also become a gray market on Amazon where non US models are being sold on US Amazon. There are illegitimate sellers online as well. If you’re buying online, buy from a legit reseller or if on Amazon, look at who is selling it. Also, you can go to a local dealer and check them out in person.

C2 is a great model but you need a powerhead for the medium pile carpet. The C1 Cat Dog, C3 Kona, C3 Marin, C3 Homecare+ or check out a Sebo K3/E3.

The Sebo K2 Turbo or E2 Turbo canisters would be a good fit here. Depending on the size of their rugs, they could bump up to the K3 and E3 Premium that come with a powerhead.

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

Obviously the felix and E3 are going to be the best bet... But maybe you can talk her into a Kenmore BU4050. Best bang for the back and has a bag. Does a tremendous job for the price

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

We own a cleaning business. We use Sebo E3 and D4. Currently also use a Kenmore Intuition BU4050 as an upright but will get a felix once we need another. Will never use a bagless Vacuum again, especially a Shark. They are junk and never last for the amount we use them. Bags are so much easier and cleaner, require very little maintenance besides changing a filter once or twice a year. Bags last a long time vs emptying a bin multiple times a day.

Sebo E3, Felix, BU4050 in that order

I've officially joined the Sebo E3 fanclub, thanks to this wonderful subreddit. It was delivered about three days ago, and I've been using it almost daily since to tackle every corner, nook and cranny that my old vacuum was unable to reach. For reference, my house is ~2200 sqft (or ~204 m2) , all carpet stairs and upstairs, vinyl and three area rugs downstairs (including a shag/high pile rug in the living room, which the ET-1 powerhead is surprisingly able to tackle quite well at setting 4 and slightly reduced suction power). There's two of us living here (Atlanta, GA, USA), plus our mini Aussie that sheds like a maniac. This is my first and only time ever using a canister vacuum from a life spent using uprights, and thanks to all of the wonderful advice I've been reading on here, there honestly hasn't been much of a learning curve for me. The hose is a bit stiff as others have noted, but the swivel at the handle keeps me from getting tangled up in it. I keep it behind me in my non-dominant hand, and vacuum IN to rooms, not out of them, dragging the canister along with me as needed. Works great. Suction is fantastic. First bag seems like it's already almost full - truly insane. Even with all of this, do I still feel like the vacuum is overpriced here in the US? Quite so. Am I am happy I made the purchase regardless? Oh absolutely. Looking forward to a long, happy life with this vacuum. Was able to get that 10/10/7 warranty through my retailer. Speaking of: I wanted to give props to Andrea and Miles and the wonderful customer service I received from them at Geek Vacuums. I chatted with them directly throughout the entire process - from purchase advice, to the actual purchase itself, and then before and after delivery. My original order consisted of the Sebo E3, the premium parquet floor tool, and the box of bags - with the 15% discount I recieved from the owner, this brought my order total to about $960. Since I made the purchase right before labor day weekend, shipping was delayed a couple of days. For the inconvenience, Geek Vacuums shipped a few freebies with my purchase which are pictured above: the long flex hose, a brush cleaning tool, a tool adapter, and some wonderful clean cotton scented vacuum pods. I say all of this say that if you are looking to purchase one of these machines, I'd highly recommend purchasing from these guys - customer service is top notch, and they know their stuff. Absolutely no complaints here! Thanks for reading, vacuum gurus. P.S. - I grabbed that green light from Amazon for about $20. Comes with some super strong velcro stickers that I've placed on both the premium parquet tool and ET-1, so I can switch the light between if need be. Works like a charm.

I'm loving it! I used it to clean pretty much my entire house the first few days I had it - almost filled the entire bag. Definitely picks up way more than my old kenmore upright ever did. It's now a part of my weekend deep cleaning regimen (I have a robot vacuum that cleans/mops Mon, Wed, Fri downstairs). I'd highly recommend a bagged vacuum over bagless - way less hassle and cleaning to deal with. Better overall filtration. I'm enjoying using the canister, but I know they aren't everyone's cup of tea, especially after a life spent using uprights. Try one out before you buy it, if you can!

Hello all! Thanks to so many wonderful recommendations and reviews on here and elsewhere, I decided to bite the bullet and grab a Sebo E3 Premium from Geek Vacuums (with a 15% discount - grabbed some extra bags and the premium parquet tool while I was at it). It will be arriving sometime next week. I'm planning on using it for my weekly deep cleans, but I'd love to have something I can use for quick and easy pickups in between those cleans - perhaps a handheld cordless vacuum. Any recommendations?

My kids also just got diagnosed with dust mite allergies. I got mattress and pillow covers for all the beds, removed all the stuffies in their room (as suggested by the doctor) then purchased the Sebo E3 which has a hospital grade filtration system.  It's been about a week but I've seen improvement in their symptoms! I'd like to think the vacuuming contributed to that.

We just bought an E3, went into the store intending to buy the Felix but it was much heavier than I expected. E3 is lightweight and easier to move around

A Miele is a good bet with a turbo head set on low suction or standard allteq floor nozzle. You could also try the Sebo E3 or K3 premium with the optional green soft brush roller in the ET-1 power head and lower suction setting. May clean the fibers a bit better than the Miele. If the rug is machine woven it may be more durable and hold up to the Sebo better.

I would recommend a Sebo E3 or K3 premium canister vacuum. A Sebo Felix is decent also but you would need the longer hose add-on for the stairs. Like another said, it can be a bit more awkward to use, especially if you have arthritis or mobility issues. The Sebo mini turbo head accessory does a good job on stairs.

I think the closest BIFL in the cordless market would probably be the LG CordZero. Aside from that you’re probably looking at a 5 years or less lifespan and maybe a battery replacement or two within that timeframe. If you really want a BIFL vacuum, you’d want to look into a bagged unit, and most of this sub will recommend either Miele or Sebo in that market. I personally own a Sebo E3 but also a Shark Apex. I expect the Sebo to last forever and have parts easily available when needed, but I’ve also owned the Shark for around 5 years now with no issues that I keep as a backup/beater vacuum for things I don’t want to use the Sebo for. But for $189 you honestly can’t beat a Shark Navigator from Costco. You can beat the hell out of it and not worry about tearing it up. And the Costco return policy/warranty will help bridge the gap of Sharks truly awful customer service.

Miele’s strength are their bagged vacuums. Look at the Miele C3 Cat & Dog. Also definitely look at Sebo. Either the Sebo Felix or Sebo E3. All of them are bagged vacuums but bagged is the way to go.

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.

Gotcha yeah. If my home was smaller I’d have gotten the E3 for sure. I miss my smaller home actually. So much faster to clean. 😅

That's definitely the style of miele I was talking about! Though it doesn't include either of the nozzles I was thinking of. Still, those can be purchased separately. It's unfortunately usually more expensive to do that, but it appears no single model includes both the twister hard floor and turboteq heads. It's worth checking other retailers though, as they might have exclusive packages or models with the nozzles you need. Sebo is another excellent choice with a lot of the same advantages, and probably a little higher quality still. I just assumed availability might be even more limited for them in Australia. Looks like they do sell the E series barrel models there, and their hard floor nozzles are almost as good and similarly will care for delicate floors. The E3 premium has the added benefit of a motorized power nozzle , which will perform fantastically for your carpeted areas and better than the air-powered turboteq on the miele. But at a higher cost of course.

That's definitely the style of miele I was talking about! Though it doesn't include either of the nozzles I was thinking of. Still, those can be purchased separately. It's unfortunately usually more expensive to do that, but it appears no single model includes both the twister hard floor and turboteq heads. It's worth checking other retailers though, as they might have exclusive packages or models with the nozzles you need. Sebo is another excellent choice with a lot of the same advantages, and probably a little higher quality still. I just assumed availability might be even more limited for them in Australia. Looks like they do sell the E series barrel models there, and their hard floor nozzles are almost as good and similarly will care for delicate floors. The E3 premium has the added benefit of a motorized power nozzle , which will perform fantastically for your carpeted areas and better than the air-powered turboteq on the miele. But at a higher cost of course.

Totally fair, I only suggest dyson as their cordlesses do genuinely preform well. Miele and sebo are fantastic choices corded vac wise.

Wattage doesn't matter. Really, it doesnt. Motor design, airpath design, quality of construction, proper design of the cleaning head all factor in greatly. Vacuums are not less effective now, they are simply more energy efficient and don't heat up the room (which is where all that wasted energy went). Even Airwatt numbers can be misleading, because again the floorhead itself is so critical in the performance. High airwattage doesn't matter if it's applied inefficiently to the surface. Avoid shark, build quality is poor and repairability is nonexistent. But yes a corded model is going to be more reliable in the long run. Pretty much any Miele or Sebo corded machine will be a good choice. They are well made, powerful, reliable. Your ikea rug probably advises against using a motorized rotating brush attachment, both miele and sebo's standard floorheads would suit that rug.

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.

Sebo would be a good choice as an all in one vacuum replacement. But a suitable model would be a little over your price range. And sebos are dry vacuums only. As for the floor washing things, they work pretty well for mopping floors but are not an all-in-one solution in my opinion. I have a similar machine but I always vacuum first before using it. For one, they aren't as good as an actual vacuum. They don't pull dirt from corners well. And they are a complete mess to clean out when you're done if you don't vacuum ahead of time. In that way, they don't really save much work imo. And they don't work on carpet of course. So I'm not sure there's really an all-in-one solution I could recommend. If thoroughly cleaning out the floor washing machine each use is something you wouldn't mind doing, that could be worth a try. But you'd still need to vacuum your carpets with something else.

Don't put much stock into the cancer warning, that exists on loads of vacuums and is mandated by California. If you don't live in california, you probably own dozens of items containing the same materials already and just not labeled as such. It's more of a "right to know" thing rather than an actual warning of harm. If the vacuum manufacturer specifically says "here are the only approved vacuums", then if you want to maintain your warranty, those are the choices. There's no getting around that unfortunately. If you put in a warranty claim for wear and someone comes to assess the carpet, they can ask to see what vacuum you've been using. And they absolutely can deny claims based on that. If you're willing to ignore their recommendations, a miele or sebo would be the way to go. (Personally I don't really agree with their recommendations, I just wanted to explain what could happen if they are ignored). On mieles, look for one equipped with the SEB-217 power nozzle. This is their smaller nozzle with softer brushes and should be fine on more delicate carpets. Probably a good idea to dial the suction back to the midway point as well. Some miele C3s can be optioned with this head. Sebo is another awesome option. Either the K3 or E3 ranges with electric powerhead. Sebo provides an optional softer brushroll, which would be ideal in combination with the adjustable suction. This would be an extra add-on but not overly expensive. The default brushbar has blue brushes, the softer one has green brushes. Sebo Felix if you prefer an upright, can be equipped with the same delicate brushroll and also has adjustable suction. Thats the nice thing about miele and sebo, you can dial in the power exactly to suit your surfaces and they both have more gentle brush options.

There are several different ways you could go with this. What would you consider a "long" hose? Smaller carry-able canister type vacs like an oreck shoulder vac could work. Though they aren't hepa, and personally not a big fan of them. Small bags, small motors, bit noisy etc. Slightly bigger machines like a Miele C1 would be great, they are pretty lite but more capable. Hose might not be long enough for leaving the canister on the floor and climbing a ladder to reach high up for example. But for filtration and suction, great choice. Similar in size and characteristics would be a Sebo K or E series machine. A Numatic Henry is a personal favorite of mine for whole house dusting. The hoses are a bit longer than average, the tools are good, and the extention tubes themselves have a nice trick. Unlike most canisters where the curved extension part is the hand grip, and then you place the tools at the end of the straight tube section, with Numatic vacuums you can reverse that. You can put the curved end of the extension at the end with a tool attached while the straight section is what you grasp while cleaning. This gives you the perfect angle for ceiling fans or the tops of moldings and picture frames. Downside with a numatic is the weight and possibly bulk, they aren't very small or lite and might be a struggle to carry around. There are several options as you can see. Depends what you want to prioritize most I think. And side note, I think an extension hose can be bought separately and attached to any of these machines for extra reach if the default length isn't sufficient. Sebo themselves sell an extension hose. Numatic might as well, otherwise I know aftermarket extra long hoses are avaliable for Numatic machines. Miele you'd have to get a little more creative since they don't really sell one themselves, and they use a larger than average diameter. You can get a 35 to 32mm adapter and then attach a genetic extension hose to the miele hose. Only annoying thing is then the miele tools wouldn't fit at the end of the extension hose, so you'd almost need a duplicate attachment set.

I have the E3 and like it. The hose is much thicker than my Meile was (but that died). And with. 10 year warranty it will last longer than the 3 years the Meile did.

Thanks for this! Ended up getting an E3 as well

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:)

I’m sorry, I guess if I could sum it up, I would go for either the Sebo K3 or E3. Both are lightweight which will be helpful for the spiral stairs. If you buy from an authorized dealer, they come with a 10 year warranty:)

Once you get used to it, you’ll love a canister. The Sebo e3 is excellent if you can stretch your budget a little. If not, the Felix or dart are great choices for upright and if you buy from a dealer, you get a 10 year warranty. 

It will work like this for awhile, but just won't last and do it for a long time. I have had a few sharks, and I do like the innovative things they come up with - BUT ours would get clogged up every few days (lots of dog hair here...) and I just got fed up with it. I just got a Sebo E3 premium and hope to NOT have to do any maintenance for a good long time.

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.

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.

Thank you for posting this. The code worked as of today! I got an E3 on sale, plus the 25% off discount, and when I talk to them on the phone, they didn’t sound annoyed like EVac. They gave me shipping notice within 30 minutes of me placing my order and let me know what day to watch for it since I have to sign for it. I also got the extended 10 year warranty option from them incredibly satisfied so far

K3 with powerhead or E3. Felix is a nice vacuum but can feel awkward with the weight balance.

You will not regret keeping the Dyson as your quick cleaner. The SEBO is a much better vacuum for deep cleaning and the hardwoods. If the flooring rush, didn’t come with the Cibo, go to a vacuum store and pick up the parquet floor tool.

D4 has a little more power than the E3, much more capacity in the bag and a much longer cord. The size is normally the issue. You’ll be happier with the D4 in that size of home with a high shedding dog and lots of traffic and dirt

Two different design, designs, and vacuums. The Kirby is a direct air vacuum, while the SEBO is a clean air vacuum. What that means is that the Kirby pushes all the dirt through the motor, while the SEBO sucks the dirt into the bag. Very similar cleaning levels of vacuums, much more versatility with the SEBO unit

Dyson’s filtration isn’t true HEPA, replacement parts are costly, and its hard-floor performance is mediocre. For a compact, HEPA-sealed vacuum around $500, consider Miele C1 Pure Suction True HEPA sealed system, one floorhead for both carpet and hard floors, about 11 lbs, mid-$400. SEBO Airbelt E3 Hospital-grade S-class filtration, slim 11″ upright, automatic height adjustment, durable steel frame, roughly $550 (often on sale near $500). Both models trap 99.97% of allergens and have lower long-term maintenance costs. The Miele canister stores vertically or horizontally; the SEBO stands on its own. Given your allergies and a future cat, a sealed-system vacuum will keep air quality optimal.

Love my D4. I had local stores with both the D4 and Miele C3 Complete and the D4 was the easy choice. SEBO E3 is the competitor to the Miele C3 for less $ and the D4 is just outright better for the same price as the C3. If you only have access to one or the other you'll be happy no matter what, but if you have the option the SEBO will be the better buy.

I love my sebo e3, same size house, multiple floor types. Switching heads and attachments is super easy, do wish I'd have gotten the d4 for the increased capacity because my pup sheds like crazy. Bag usually last about 2-3 weeks in the e3 for me. If you have pets though I'd recommend getting the charcoal filters and scent packs for it as the dog hair makes it real no matter what.

Ive got a sebo E3 canister, and while we dont suffer from dust allergies, i am an asthmatic. Anyway, weve been very pleased with it. I strongly suspect the felix upright will have very similar performance. This might be bad advice so someone correct me if needed: if youre trying to pinch pennies i grew up with OREK vacuums, and their hypoallergenic uprights did a great job. You can get those anywhere from $10 to found on the side of the road these days.

The Felix is noticeably heavier to operate compared to a canister, you gotta try them out in a store. I went with the E3 over the Felix.. it's just way more versatile with the wand and the attachments.. go canister!

I also just bought this vacuum and love it

Miele C1 is basically a perfect option for what you’re describing besides cordless, which if you get cordless you loose the ability to get basically anything else you mentioned. Usually I recommend Sebo canisters too but their bags don’t automatically seal like Miele, which usually isnt a problem but you have special health factors with you breaking out in hives so its a bonus, generally though a bagged canister will be good, when a health factor is involved it always should take priority over a convenience factor, it just so happens that bagged fills every other requirement too.

This depends really on the kind of rugs they are. Im American so slightly less context for me here but it seems like the Australian Cat and Dog only has an air driven head (Miele has no models that are duplicated between markets for some reason so ours is different) While Sebo’s E3 is the same as here and comes with an electric powerhead. The air driven head should be fine for low or medium pile rugs but might struggle on thicker or longer piles. Also may depend on exactly how MUCH hair your dog is shedding as very significant or large clumps could struggle with the air driven head. As for the vacuum unit itself they’re basically the same level of amazing so no difference there. Basically if you want an electric head or think you absolutely need one get the Sebo, if its not needed then the Miele will be sufficient and good. A small side note iv noticed, Miele tends to have a more premium feel and experience with the features and construction. While Sebos are less premium feeling but significantly more durable and sturdy, just something to keep in mind.

The miele should be wonderful for you in that case, leaves MAY clog the air driven head if you clean up a lot but even if they do (rare) you can clean it without tools. I do recommend it for you simply over the features and price difference but either option is amazing. I do love my C3 its the best vacuum in my collection, and yes for some reason the models are different, our cat and dog is pure white and has an electric head and costs 400 dollars more.

Dont buy that head, the C3 you want to buy doesn’t have an electric port to make it work so it would be essentially useless, if you want to get a electric head id spring for the Sebo, but as i said the Miele will be fine.

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.

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.

The best portable is arguably a Sebo E3, but the best vacuum period is probably a central vac.

Well that’s basically just a bigger E3. I’ve never personally like the D-series, although it’s a perfectly lovely cleaner.

The best vacuum money can buy is a Vorwerk, Lindhaus, or Sebo E3. Whether they're the type of vacuum you want is another story.

Look at the SEBO E3 Premium. The supplied ET-1 power head is very easy to clean and maintain. It also comes with a 10 yr warranty if purchased from an authorized dealer. There are other advantages that the SEBO offers that Miele doesn’t. For example it has controls on the handle so you don’t have to reach down to the machine to change power settings. And parts are readily available and reasonably priced.

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.

My vote goes to SEBO E3 Premium or the SEBO Felix / Dart models. SEBO is built to a higher standard than your average vacuum and when purchased from an authorized dealer it will have a 10 year warranty.

I just got my sebo E3 and love it. It's really a joy to use (as joyful as vacuuming could be anyway) and is very maneuverable and light. I got the premium parquet floor attachment with it and it is substantially better than the included one. To be honest I cannot fathom why for a ~1k item they don't include the upgraded $50 part but oh well.

Sebo. Miele is Chinese now with less warranty. I grabbed a Sebo Airbelt E3 at a local vacuum shop a few days ago and wow does that baby have suction.

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 have 2 Goldens, no carpet, but do have wool area rugs and runners, and hardwood floors. I went with the Sebo K3. Tested out the E3 but the hose got in my way more. You will need a motorized brush roll for your carpet. The parquet floor brush will work well on your hard floors.

I have had a very heavy Electrolux Epic 8000 canister for 19 years. Bought a Dyson thinking it would work well for in between, and thought it would work well for all the Golden hair on my NEW hardwood floors. The V10 Dyson head was taking the finish off of the tops of some of the beveled edges! I liked the convenience of it, so bought a V15 thinking the fluffy head would not damage my hardwood floors, but it also was doing the same. Returned one V15 thinking it was a fluke. Bought another V15, and the canister seal broke after a month. Returned again to Costco, and never again for any Dyson! My 8000 needs a new hose, and debated on getting that or looking at the store. Vac store had Miele and Sebo, both of which are highly recommended here. Vac store let me take home 2 models to try, the Sebo K3 and E3. The parquet wood floor brush has a better shape than the floor brush for my 8000. I found the smaller size of the K3, and the smaller hose, to maneuver better than the E3. Wish it had a larger bag and a headlight for the carpet brush. Overall happy with the K3. Bought an unused open box unit for $749. My local store recommended the Sebo over Miele, saying the warranty was better. I did not try any of the Miele models. I also like the fact that the Sebo canister models have bumpers around the edges, so they can’t damage furniture, corners, etc. The Sebo K3 would be a bit higher than your price range, and the E3 would be more. Hopefully your local store sells both Sebo and Miele.

Used Sebo on Marketplace. Another option, if you can find an Electrolux Epic 8000 that has been refurbished or well cared for. Heavier than the Sebo, and louder, but a really well built reliable long lasting vacuum.

I got my white Sebo E3 from Geek Vacuums this week! I ordered it the night before the price increase and I'm glad I did. So far so good but I've nearly filled the bag in and I haven't even vacuumed the whole house yet. It's super quiet too. My 23 year old Kenmore canister had a lot of the same features and a much bigger bag so this will take some getting used to. I already ordered the pet accessory pack for a really good price, one of the parquet brushes is probably next.

With 4 bedrooms being carpet and the rest being hard floor you're going to need to swap out a power head with a hard floor tool unless your carpet is super low pile. I just got a Sebo E3 for my 2500 square foot home. It comes with the ET-1 power head for carpet and a standard parquet tool for hard floors, plus a crevice tool and an upholstery tool. I like that it's very lightweight and quiet with powerful suction. I do wish the cord was a bit longer but I don't think the price to upgrade to the D4 was worth it to get a longer cord and larger bag. But if being able to reach more of your home without unplugging is important consider the D4, especially with one level weight of the vacuum might not be a factor. And it does have a much bigger bag if you don't like changing bags. I think I would have been happy with the K3 also but with the discount I got they ended up not being too much different in price so I went with the E3. But I'm sure the K3 would have been fine too. I am going to get some additional attachments, probably the premium parquet tool for my hard floors as I do deal with many cat hair tumbleweeds.

Sebo Felix. Get the pet value pack if you want extra attachments.

I prefer canisters so I have a Sebo E3 but it has the same powerhead as the Felix and they can use the same attachments for the most part. I just got the pet value pack today so I haven't tried those attachments yet. The vacuum works really well and as long as you buy from an authorized retailer you'll get the extended warranty (10 years on motor and parts, 7 years labor).

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.

I have one that’s now 2 yrs old. Same model and color. Had someone over recently and did a quick vac of the main rooms. They looked at the carpet and asked if we just had it cleaned. It just pulls up all the dirt. I have a non shedding dog. Recently we’ve had a large dog staying with us. Big shedding long haired dog. This vac kept up with it. I chose it over the similar Miele because of the easy to remove brush roll. Was so helpful for the months I had this friend’s dog. If I had to replace it I’d get the same one again.

My sebo is not working straight out of the box. Well, the vacuum itself is, but the power head is not, so there's all electrical issue somewhere in the power head, the wand, or the hose. This kind of thing can happen even with high quality items.

Unfortunately, I didn't even know what I need. I do not know if it's the power head that doesn't work, or the wand, or the hose. I am definitely going to call them this morning though.

I purchased my Sebo E3 canister this weekend, and this is my new set up at home. I use the cordless stick for nightly vacuuming of the bathroom and bedroom where the cat tracks litter (and for quick cleanup of the kitchen floor), and the Sebo will be the whole-home vacuum. The kids may decide to pull out the cordless stick to vacuum their rooms, as the rooms are small and hard-floored.

I have a few vacuums, one being a Sebo E3 and another is a Miele. I also have a Dyson V8 Absolute and I *absolutely* love it. I’ve had this one for a few years and use it almost daily around the kitchen. I recommend that one. It doesn’t have the digital screen, it’s not super heavy on the wrist, and it cleans well. If it were to break or stop working, I’d buy another one. Worth it.

I’d skip Hoover. They aren’t what they used to be. If money really is no issue, [this Sebo Felix](https://sebo.us/product/felix/9809AM) will be great for all floor types, last a long time, it’s sleek, and it’s easy to maneuver in small spaces. The brushroll is also easy to take out and clean hair and debris. It’s currently 15% off if you buy directly from Sebo, which I think ships from their location in Colorado. Great vacuum. They come in different colors but they’re the same machine and when you purchase a new exhaust filter, you can choose a fun design.

Awesome. It’s a good all around vacuum. I like that it’s slim, but powerful, and it’s easy to maneuver in tight spaces. There are recommendations for canister vacuums, all of which are good machines; however, I have a Sebo E3, which is a canister, but my rooms and spaces are too tight so I rub the hose on the corners of walls as I’m dragging the machine so I think the Felix is a great choice.

Electrolux in the US rebranded to Aerus several years ago (maybe 20-25 years ago). They’re decent vacuums but at that price point, their reliability, filtration and cleaning ability isn’t as good as Miele and Sebo. Check it out, but I definitely recommend seeing if an authorized Sebo dealer is near you. Sebo is a German brand that has a reputation for making durable vacuums that can take a beating, they clean well, have great filtration, and last forever with little maintenance. The D4 is often recommended on this sub for large homes. I have a Sebo E3, which is capable for most homes. It’s a great vacuum. https://www.sebo.us/dealer-locator https://www.sebo.us/product/airbelt-d

Looks like you’ve made your decision and received good responses but sharing one more vote for the Miele. I have a Sebo E3 but prefer Miele, and I think that one would be perfect for you.

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.

E3 owner (in Cherry Red to be exact) since July and it is night and day apart from inferior products on the market. You can feel the quality of the materials. The fact that it's a soft start with handle controls (love!) also extends the life of the motor. Happy vacuuming! The white is stunning. :)

Yes!!! The E3 is in my list of must have models. I helped my in laws get a lightly used cherry colored k3 but the hose location on it is weird. I could also stand to trade in my plain vanilla black Felix for either the red or the once available “fun color” as what I believe sebo called it. It was cherry and orange colored.

find them on marketplace. I've purchased AT LEAST 6 Sebos over the past 3 years and I've scored a D4, multiple Felix, K3 and I'm on the hunt for an E3 for kicks. In every case they were relatively pristine with a few scuffs and scratches and all I had to do was change the bag and filter and wipe it down and it looked almost brand new. Every purchase I've made was under $350 Canadian with nothing broken or missing AND I even got spare consumables from the previous owners.

It sounds big and I definitely had my fair share of vacuums pass through my hands. I buy and sell to "trade up" to the next mintier model. Felix units are fairly easy to find on Facebook marketplace so over the course of time I've bought and sold at least 4-5 of them and then even handled 2 Sebo D4s. I've just kept 1 pristine example of each model (sans the E3 which I can't find yet for a very good price) and the funds made from previous sales basically covers the cost of my Sebo units. Regardless of the ones I sold off they were all built like tanks and didn't actually need ANY repair parts other than perhaps a missing tool holder clip or a brush.

I got our E3 a month ago. Yesterday i had to take it in because the hose swivel on the handle was losing electrical contact intermittently. Hope this isn't an issue in the long run.

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.

Love the light on the parquet brush, such a great idea! I got my Sebo from Geek Vacuums too and they were super helpful!

I would go with the Sebo E3 because it’s a solid vacuum that will last you forever. They come with a 10 year warranty (when you buy from an authorized dealer, NOT Amazon). If you have a dealer near you, stop in and try it out. Most dealers will do better on the price if you just ask. Here’s a link to the dealer locator: https://www.sebo.us/dealer-locator If you don’t have one near you, there are plenty that ship free so check this subs monthly deals pinned thread:)

Sebo E3. You won’t regret it! There’s a deal posted in the monthly pinned post. They were doing 15% off. The d4 and a free parquet brush. If you message them through their website just ask if they’ll do the same for the E3.

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'm in no hurry to replace my Sebo E3, but I'm wondering about the Soniclean upright. For some reason, whether marketing tie-in or because they really believe in it, Mohawk/Karastan recommends these vacuums for their SmartStrand carpets. Are they really different in how they clean, and does anyone think they're really fantastic? I've yet to see anyone else mention them.

I don't want another vacuum, I'm just wondering why they would recommend it over something like a Sebo.

Right--I'm pretty sure Sebos are better than anything on their list--at the time we bought our bedroom carpet, the Soniclean was the only vacuum they recommended, but I see they've added several more. It's the only carpet we have in the house, and I'm not about to spend another $400+ tax on a vacuum for that one room. I was just curious about their claims of vibrating the carpet--it seems a bit like so much BS.

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.

I wouldn't put anywhere near that much money into a stick, then you can get your Sebo that much sooner. Just an FYI, also, we had a Kenmore upright that was in great shape when we bought our Sebo, and we were able to get a $175 discount on a trade-in at an authorized dealer.

If you want a "serious" vacuum, get something bagged. You'll have to pay more than $700 if you want a Sebo with all the bells and whistles (like the ET-1 powerhead,) but you may feel that it's well worth it in the end. I have an E-3 canister with the powerhead, but cheaper models do exist. Go to a vacuum dealer that sells both Sebo and Miele, and you can probably get better advice.

Make the dog pay half--they're the cause of most of the debris! A Sebo is a long-lasting machine, but you'd be hard-pressed to get one under $700. I have the E3, and I think a lot of people really like the Felix.

Just as an addendum to other replies, I wanted a Sebo when I moved to my current residence, and asked if the Sebo dealer in our area would take a trade-in. The dealer gave us $175 off for the Kenmore we traded in--so even if you don't feel like you can afford one now, if you generally keep your vacuums in good shape, you may find them relatively more affordable later, with a trade-in.

I have a Dyson v8, and a SEBO E3. The Dyson is for quick pickup only, but for that alone, it's fine. My SEBO comes out once a week to vacuum the floors and area rugs, and it does a wonderful job keeping things clean. But if my dog tracks some grass or dirt into the house, the Dyson is good enough.

Got a Sebo E3 more than a year ago. I will never go back to a Dyson/hoover/bissel type of vacuum again. Sebos are pricey but it cleans so very well and it is made to be repairable. If you have pets the extra money for a bagged canister vacuum is worth it in my opinion.

I just got my new Sebo E3 and you're going to be disgusted by how much comes out of your carpets 😬 mine is a new build home so at least it's OUR dirt. I almost got the K3 but felt like the E3 would be better for us since the price difference wasn't that big.

We’ve had the same in black for a year now. Love it!

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.

Have the SEBO E3 Airbelt premium (huge investment on my part for carpet/tile house. I live in dusty Dusty West Texas. This vacuum clean has seriously been a game changer in keeping my house clean and virtually dust free. This is definetly a Built for life vacuum cleaner....Next up Speed Queen agitator washer/dryer.

Have the exact one and color, Love it so much. I have had it about 8 months and boy my house has never been so clean.

Sebo E3 Premium or D4/D9, bagged vacuum with probably the best turbo carpet head on the market

Sebo E3 is great if you have carpet. It comes with a 10 year warranty if you get it through an authorized dealer. I’ve been told Sebo still makes replacement parts for models they produced in the 70s.

Just switched to the Sebo E3 couldn’t be happier

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.

dyson and shark are cheap shit with huge marketing budgets. just because those are expensive doesn’t mean they’re good — they just spend a lot on making people think they’re good. look into a Sebo canister like the K3 or E3. incredible vacuums that will do everything and last a long time.

your sebo will also contain the dust and capture it rather than spewing it back into the air like their dysons will. :)

bagless vacuums will let dust into the air. bagged vacuums that have a sealed system with high grade filtration won’t. i’d recommend a sebo or miele.

I've got them all lol, well not a D4... I got way lost down a rabbit hole trying to find the perfect vacuum. I started with a new E3 and G4. Then started looking at used ones on eBay. Got a K3 used in good shape but no power nozzle. Found a used ET1 power nozzle from a Felix orange in color. It was so disgusting, dog hair in places that just made me wonder how, pretty good coating of dog shit on the brush roll too. It cleaned up pretty good, new brush roll, belt, and bearings. Probably have $150 in that power nozzle, plus a lot of time. I found an orange air belt fabric, the K3 is black, so with the orange power nozzle and air belt against the black canister it looks pretty sharp. I really liked using that little vac, its about the perfect size for our place, nice and lightweight, maneuvers really well etc. Then I found a couple C3.1 models... One ended up as a pure suction, the other a full working model with an ET1. The bags it uses are the same as the G4 so that's handy. What really surprises me is that 20+ year old vacuums can still perform as well as they do. Those C3.1 models still have great suction, new bags and filters help, but gosh what well made vacuums. I'll tell the story about the Miele collection next time. I've been long winded already and my stories have become tiresome. Good chat.

The C1 Cat and Dog will work but has some key differences compared to the C3 and only had a 1 year warranty. I'd look at the Sebo E3 at that price point. If you have a local dealer pop in and test drive them.

Have you vacuumed with a canister before? Do you like/want to use your vacuum for dusting and above floor cleaning? Both the Felix and the canisters with the electric powerhead will do well in your home so it's all going to be about personal preference. The Felix does come with the premium parquet brush but can be very awkward while using the hose. If you have a local dealer pop in and test drive both.

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.

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.

I just got my sebo e3 for $891 on evacuumstore! Red color is the cheapest one, at least when I bought. They do the upgrade to 10 year warranty, so that peace of mind plus the beast of a vacuum that will reduce our allergies was well worth it. I have heard the felix is good too, and it’s much cheaper, but if you don’t have much carpeting or pets the E2 is also a great option.

My Sebo E3 is a beast on pet hair, I will never go back. And I have comfort in knowing its warranty last 10 years (7 including labor). I filled the bag halfway the first time using it from all the trapped hair in my carpets. Attachments are great for dusting, again pet hair gets everywhere in my house so it’s nice to just suction it off of my tv stand and dressers without tediously moving everything. The crevice tool has the most suction of anything I have ever seen. I did get the premium parquet tool for the hard floors and I will likely get the turbo upholstery tool for my couches soon. If money isn’t an issue I highly recommend it, mine was on sale during the 4th for $850ish. If you don’t have pets or carpet the k3 is just fine, and the uprights are good too if you don’t like the canister style.

I know that feeling. I'd done bagged canisters for years, then a friend talked me into a bagless upright (Shark), which I did get on sale, and it was lighter than any of my other vacuums, which I needed, but I have *hated* the bagless bit. Now I have my Sebo E3, and haven't used the Shark since the Sebo arrived last week. There's NO appeal to emptying that dust cup. Zero, Zip, Nada, None. My carpet looks 10 times better since the Sebo came.

I have a V8 that I got in 2016 and it’s still running. Replaced the battery once. Last year it became the secondary vacuum. If you’re tight on space and don’t have much that need to be cleaned Dyson isn’t the worst for a regular person. I have a Sebo E3 as well so no one come for me, I just haven’t hated my Dyson that much.

I have a v15 detect, emptying it is a nightmare, it doesn't do a great job on carpet, and the filter needs to be cleaned too frequently. Now I only use it for quick cleanups. The v15 is no match for my new Sebo E3, now that's a vacuum!

Yes, 3 cats. We have hardwood and tile floors and carpeted stairs. The Sebo does a phenomenal job of cleaning up cat fur. I bought the power attachment and it does well removing fur from furniture as well.

After reading so many reviews on this sub, we bought a Sebo E3 yesterday. It is built very well, has controls for suction and bare floor vs carpet right on the handle. It has a bag which makes vacuuming pet hair much easier and cleaner than a bagless vacuum. It also vacuums up corners easier. Since we are old, I am sure this vacuum will be our last.

We bought a powerhead for stairs. The vacuum is about 11 lbs which is lighter than other vacuums we looked at

My canister Sebo has this same type of head. Granted, I paid more for it than my first car, but it does make short work of, well, the work. I gave up on Dyson after my first upright Dyson crapped out and couldn’t be repaired and I noticed my stick Dyson (much newer) feels like it’s barely working and only holds a charge for like 5 minutes. Just feeling the weight of the metal tubing in the Sebo, I feel like it’s a solid BIFL purchase, so hopefully I won’t have to keep spending a couple hundy every few years. What’s that old adage about buying quality boots once vs a new pair every year?

I fee you! No kids or pets but my long hair and my husband’s curly hair is everywhere. We have tile mostly but lots of low-pile rugs. I will struggle desperately trying to push the hard floor head over the rugs bc the suction is too strong but then I know I’m really sucking that nastiness up! I consider it a workout. Of course I could easily switch the head to the motorized carpet head (think of it like the new lawn mowers that pull you vs the old skool mowers you struggled to push), but I’m lazy. Never thought I’d be so stoked on a freakin’ vacuum, but I’ve started prioritizing tools that make short work of work, even if they’re expensive. My time is more valuable at this point.

Yeah that was my thinking as well. Just went to the closet and the canister unit itself is the Airbrlt E3 Premium. When I first checked it out at the vacuum store (mind blown, didn’t think I’d ever go to a vacuum store) I tested out the original head and then this “upgraded” articulating head. The way I could maneuver with the upgraded head was SICK! And it can be sooo quiet if I set it to a power mode that’s not the Max. I can vacuum in the same room as where my hubs is watching tv and he doesn’t have to turn the volume up.

Sebo is the best. I have an E 3 canister and just bought a Felix. Both are excellent. So well made.

Sebo E3 or K3. The ET-1 powerhead on them have an easily removable brushroll that makes removing tangles easy

Our E3 also seems quite susceptible to scratches on the glossy body. I wouldn't mind if they had used a slightly textured finish, so that any little scratches wouldn't be as noticeable. Some clear protective tape/film applied to the body is an interesting idea. But at some point, I'd just adding a bunch more complexity for no real reason, not to mention the risk of damage when removing the film, like either leaving adhesive behind, or removing printing on the body at the same time.

I can offer that my E3 is red, and it still shows the scratches pretty well :)

We just bought a used Sebo E3, and are very happy with it. A long-haired human, and 2 cats, with mostly carpet. Unfortunately neither Miele nor Sebo have a "tangle-free" brushroll. But for the Sebos, the ET-1 electric powerhead brush roll removes easily (squeeze one spot, and twist, to remove the cover, then slide the brush roll out). That could be a nice feature for you, to make it easy to clean the brushroll each time. The Sebo K3 offers basically the same cleaning performance, I think, but is cheaper than the E3. An older design, and smaller bags, but still well-proven. The good Miele and Sebo units are bagged, so there are fewer filters to deal with. Once the bag is finally full, toss it and slap in another one. The bag does most of the filtering; for Sebo, I've seen advice to replace the other filters every 15-20 bags, which for most folks would be a very long time.

I tried a Miele C3 and Sebo E3 at the store, as I recall, the canister weights were very similar. I think the Sebo powered head (ET-1) was lighter than the Miele powered head (SEB228). I saw the Kenmore 600 specs showing the weight at about 20 pounds, vs about 11.5 for the Sebo E3 canister, but I haven't seen the Kenmore in-person. I don't know if the canister itself is actually a bunch heavier, or if the Kenmore spec is maybe also including the hose, the rigid tube, and an attachment head?

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 a 2750 sq ft house and picked the D4. The only reason I chose it was because it was only $50 more expensive than the e3. But the d4 is overkill for the size of my house. If the choice is between them, I’d get the e3. I also live in a ranch style house. So most vacuuming is still on the main level. If your house has 2 floors and a basement, the e3 is significantly easier the carry up two flights of stairs. This might be different for you. I’m 5’8 and 135lbs. Not the strongest.  I have more rugs than you. Even with that if I would advise, I would get the e2 or d1. 

They don't make sense for the price they charge. They're not made in the US anymore most of them are gray market imports from China one of them is a Gray market important from Switzerland of all places. For significantly less you could buy a tougher machine Like a SEBO or Lindhaus. I would recommend a SEBO E3 it be a little bit less so much more modern.

That's a hard floor and area rug only vacuum. It doesn't have a power nozzle for carpet. The SEBO K3 or E3 would be a better pick for carpet. The Miele C1 cat and dog would also be a good budget pack.

Get bagged. I just bought a Sebo E3 and it’s amazing.

We bought the same exact one , same exact color two months ago. It does a good job. Family who has used it like that is so much quieter than anything else we have ever owned.

I like my Sebo E3.

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

I loved telling people how much research I did and how confident I am with my SEBO. I truly think it will last me 20+ years and deliver great performance over that period. It's nice to own things that won't break often and are worth fixing when they do

They are EXPENSIVE new but you can find them under $300 used. Miele is hard to figure out which models are good for carpet, but SEBO: If you want a canister: K3, E3, D4 If you want an upright: any, but the residential models are Dart/Felix

I went with the Sebo E3 this year. Have mixed floors as well as a shedding dog. I went with Sebo over Miele due to the longer warranty and the removable brush roll. I’m sure you’d be fine either way. Miele seems to have the slight upper hand in terms of filtration level (Sebo is no slouch), and it seems Sebo has the slight upper hand in ease of maintenance. Also heavily considered Lindhaus, but they didn’t have a dealer in my area. NGL I saw the Lindhaus post earlier this week with the clean brush roll and had a little regret not making the trip to get one.

Hey everyone, Just wanted to share some thoughts on my recent vacuum upgrade in case it helps anyone else out. After deciding between the Sebo E3 and Miele C3, I recently made the switch from a Shark upright (bagless) to the Sebo Airbelt E3 Premium canister, and I’m honestly blown away. This is my first bagged and canister-style vacuum, as I’ve used uprights my whole life. I didn’t really care much about vacuums until I had a baby—so I decided to do some research. ⸻ My situation: • 3 dogs (1 of them double-coated 🙃) • An 8-month-old baby • Mostly hardwood floors, with some rugs and low-pile carpet • Coming from a Shark Navigator upright – which I cleaned and maintained regularly, but it always smelled gross and struggled with hair ⸻ Why I switched: The constant dog smell from my Shark was driving me nuts, even with frequent washing of the dustbin and filters. I was also tired of the nonstop filter maintenance and the hair clogs. After a ton of research (and lurking here), I pulled the trigger on the Sebo E3 Premium. ⸻ My thoughts on the E3 Premium: ⭐ Hair pickup is insane The ET-1 powerhead is a beast. It pulls up hair I didn’t even know was there—especially on rugs. My carpets legit look fluffed up after vacuuming. And no more wrapping hair around the brushroll every session. ⭐ Odor is non-existent The sealed bag + multi-layer filtration system is a dream. I don’t smell anything when vacuuming anymore. The air actually smells cleaner afterward. This alone makes it worth the price, IMO. ⭐ Super convenient handle controls One thing I love is the slide suction control and power switch for the brushroll right on the handle. No more bending down or fiddling with buttons on the canister. I can easily lower suction for curtains or hard floors and turn off the brushroll for delicate rugs—all without stopping. ⭐ Much quieter than I expected It’s super quiet. I can run it while the baby naps and not worry. My dogs still run and hide (or bark at the vacuum lol), but it’s noticeably quieter than my Shark. ⭐ Build quality feels bulletproof Everything feels premium, even though the shell is plastic. German-made, smooth hose, easy-click accessories, and the canister glides like butter. I didn’t expect to care about things like bumper padding or telescopic wands—but now I do. ⭐ The bagged system just works I was skeptical about bags at first, but honestly, it’s been a relief. No dust clouds. No emptying a nasty bin. The bags hold a lot, and the hygiene cap makes disposal clean and easy. ⭐ Better warranty and more competitive pricing than the Miele C3 I bought mine through a local vacuum store that carries both Sebo and Miele. I got the 10-year non-wear and motor part warranty, plus 7 years on labor—which edged out Miele’s standard offering. ⸻ Minor Cons: 👎 The hose is a bit bulky, especially coming from an upright 👎 No headlights on the powerhead (not a dealbreaker, but I sometimes miss it). I ordered a green LED to attach to the head—will report back on that. 👎 Pricey — I paid $999 before tax, which was cheaper than most online prices ($1,050–$1,100). After tax, I paid $1,075 total. Still not cheap, but absolutely worth it for how much better it performs and how solid it feels. ⸻ TL;DR: If you’re in a multi-pet household and tired of the smell and hair clogs from a bagless upright, the Sebo E3 Premium is 100% worth checking out. It’s quiet, powerful, clean, and feels like it’ll last a lifetime. The handle controls for suction + brushroll on/off are an underrated upgrade. Happy to answer any questions if you’re on the fence. Thanks to this sub for helping guide my decision—y’all rock.

1. Better warranty (make sure you buy through a dealership for the 10/7 warranty extension) 2. Simpler design (only 2 buttons, power and cord retract). I think the suction +/- buttons on the C3 look tacky to me almost like Android vs iPhone. You can control the suction and brush roll for the power head from the handle itself on the Sebo E3/K3 models which I think is better than the D4 handle imo and worth it in of itself. 3. Cheaper accessories ecosystem and filters. My vacuum store also threw in a box of 8 bags for free, I highly recommend checking out a local vacuum store who carries Sebo and test driving it. Sebo vs Miele is a classic debate in the vacuum world similar to BMW vs Mercedes or Android vs iPhone. There will always be fans of both sides who think their brand is superior. Regardless of whether I went with the Sebo E3 or the Miele C3, I feel like I would’ve been happy regardless. For what it’s worth, I told the salesperson my situation with the dogs and baby and she herself recommended Sebo over Miele which ultimately is what finalized my decision.

Oh, I see. Thank you. I’m a little old. Lol. I would absolutely say the E3 package deal that you have seen is a great deal. Right now, Sebo is doing these summer deals and you’re latching on it at the right time. Waiting for black Friday is no guarantee. Today’s price is a guarantee. So I would highly recommend going for it.

No, not at all. I absolutely agree with what the OP is saying. Now while I’ve never heard anybody actually use the term future proof when it comes to a vacuum, it’s always good to get a vacuum that is capable of doing everything in case your lifestyle changes. You might move into a new home that has more carpeting and you don’t have to buy a whole new vacuum. They may decide to add more thicker rugs on their hardwood floor and the vacuum is capable of taking care of that. It’s exactly why I bought the SEBO D4 premium. My previous vacuum was the Miele top of the line, but it’s no better than the SEBO E3 premium. I have an 800 square-foot apartment, but when I decide to move to a much larger space I wanna make sure my vacuum accommodates the new home so I don’t have to go out and buy another vacuum.

I’m happy for you that you’re happy OP, but I can’t believe I’m saying this but as much as I have loved Miele they are going in a completely different direction that I don’t like. It’s a Vacuum, not a smartphone, but all this Bluetooth and app downloading nonsense and the LCD screen is silly. On top of that Miele is outsourcing parts for several of their newer machines. I can’t recommend anything but SEBO.

Take a look at SEBO vacuums like the E3 & D4. They’re very well regarded. Uncertain of dealer prices in Denmark but SEBO definitely operate there. You’ll want to look at the Premium 2.0 variants of the models I mentioned. There are E3s that don’t come with the power head (the head is known as the ET-1); Premium 2.0 model does.

I have a Sebo E3 (same tool head) and I've discovered it's better to not max out the suction, as it's way too powerful and forms a seal with the carpet. I do agree the swivel is a no-go for stairs, I use a turbo brush (which I admit is easier to use with the E3's separated canister).

Very interesting. I bought an E3 from them 4 weeks ago. I even got the warranty registration from warranty@sebo dot us too. Just checked sebo dot us for authorized dealers, and they are not listed. I am not sure whether I checked their authorized status when I bought it.

In my case, I picked it up in person. They removed everything in front of money and set up the vacuum for me. So, I just carried the e3 vac + a package of covers, left that box with them.

Go with a sebo if you have carpet so a k3 or e3 if not then a k2 will be great

They are both fantastic vacuums. I have both, bought brand new for about $1,000 each or so. Also have two high shedding dogs and long hair humans. I would not say the E3 is $900 better than the C3. I prefer the E3 due to the powerhead but both are comparable in terms of function. You aren’t missing anything or would notice a difference in vacuuming power by switching!

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I agree with SiXX5150, for majority carpet you'll need a vacuum with a powered brushroll so that it can properly clean the carpet. None of the Mieles on sale have a carpet powerhead, the Mieles with a carpet powerhead are the [Miele Classic C1 Cat & Dog](https://www.mieleusa.com/product/10639470/canister-vacuum-cleaners-classic-c1-cat-and-dog-powerline-sbbn0-lotus-white) $789 and the [Miele C3 Kona](https://www.mieleusa.com/product/10014580/canister-vacuum-cleaners-complete-c3-kona-powerline-sgfe0-obsidian-black) $1159. The C1 has a shorter cord and a tool clip, the C3 has a slightly longer cord and a tool storage compartment. Both have the same carpet powerhead. Other options are the [Sebo K3](https://classicvac.com/sebo-airbelt-k3-premium-white/) $849 and the [Sebo E3](https://classicvac.com/sebo-airbelt-e3-premium-arctic-white/) $1049. I really prefer the easier maintenance and longer 10-year warranty from Sebo over the Miele C1 and C3. The K3 is the older model so it's a little cheaper, it has an offset hose, a 2-step upholstery tool, a bottom bag door, and a tug to rewind cord. The E3 has a center mounted hose, easier upholstery tool, top bag door, and a cord rewind button. Another option if you want a very lightweight vacuum is the [Karcher Ranger](https://www.kaercher.com/us/commercial/vacuum-cleaners/upright/ranger-10129000.html) $199. This is a lightweight upright vacuum similar to an Oreck. The Ranger has carpet height adjustment however it has no hose or tools and an awkward side mounted power button. It's not quiet like the Miele and Sebo canisters because of the direct/dirty fan design.

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?

Since you have mostly carpets it doesn't make sense to keep the Miele C1 Turbo which is for mostly hard floors and minimal rugs. If you want to be able to clean both carpets and hard floors the vacuum needs a powerhead for carpets and brushroll shutoff or a hard floor brush for hard floors. Low price option is the Kenmore 31140/Elite Upright $250. Strong suction, carpet height adjustment, and brushroll shutoff. Downsides are that it's heavy and you need a screwdriver to get to the brushroll to remove hair. Mid price option: Sebo Dart/Sebo Felix $549/$699. These are very durable upright vacuums with carpet height adjustment and brushroll shutoff. The Felix adds swivel steering on the carpet powerhead and a dedicated hard floor brush that also swivels. Downsides are a short hose and they're kinda top heavy. High price options: Sebo K3 $849 and Sebo E3 $1049. These are very durable canister vacuums with carpet powerheads and dedicated hard floor brushes. Canister vacuums have long flexible hoses that you don't have to stretch out like on an upright. Downsides are the higher price and some people don't like how they move. The Sebos are very durable, easy to repair, and their brushroll pops out without any tools for faster cleaning.

It's quite expensive in Australia but I really prefer a carpet powerhead which leaves just a few options like the Sebo Felix and Sebo E3. I know many people just use a cylinder/barrel vacuum with a combo brush or turbo brush for carpets. It's not too bad if the carpet is low or medium pile. So the Henry and Miele make some good canisters to choose from.

I've learned that I prefer to buy a quality tool as soon as I can afford it so I can enjoy using it longer. Definitely get a replacement battery for your Dyson because a cordless vacuum is still very convenient. I'm a bit hesitant to recommend the Miele C3 Excellence because with its included powerhead, it won't do as well on higher pile rugs/carpets, and it isn't good with long hair. Miele has discontinuing the C1 and C3 Series and has replaced them with the Guard S1, M1, & L1 and the prices have increased. Parts for the C3 Series should be easily available for many years to come. If you are used to an upright check out the Sebo Felix Dart and Sebo Felix Premium $549/699 CAD. They have a wider carpet powerhead than the C3 Excellence and they have carpet height adjustment. They both can clean carpets and hard floors. The Felix Premium adds swivel steering and comes with an additional dedicated hard floor brush. They are kinda top heavy and have a short built-in hose. If you want a canister vacuum with more floor flexibility than the C3 Excellence, check out the Sebo K3 Premium $899 and Sebo E3 Premium $999. They have the same full-size powerhead as the Sebo Felix. They are more expensive than the Felix because of the extra parts required. If you can find a Sebo Dealer, try all of these vacuums in person.

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.

Yeah, Crestek's website is junk, they seem more like a phone and carbon copy kinda business. Both the E3 and D4 have the same cleaning capabilities. The E3, having 3 wheels, doesn't diminish its maneuverability. The D4 feels wider and a little heavier but the much longer 40 ft. cord is chef's kiss. The tool storage on the E3 is pretty good the crevice and upholstery tool fit on the back, only the dusting brush clips on the wand. The D4 tools all store in the back but the D4's dusting brush is a smaller dusting brush which I don't like. Several members chose the D4 because the hose swivels at both ends while the E3 the hose only swivels at the handle end. Both vacuums are really good.

I highly recommend that you go to a local vacuum store and try a modern canister vacuum. I think a Sebo E2 Turbo or Sebo E3 Premium might be a very good vacuum for you. Canister vacuums like the Sebo E Series have 3 caster wheels so they can move in any direction where the old ones had a tricycle setup and were easy to filp over. With a canister you don't hold the weight of the vacuum just the wand and hose. You'll move forward pull the canister up and then vacuum around that spot not moving the canister again until you're ready to move up to the next spot. Since you only have 1 wool rug you might only need the Sebo E2 with a turbo brush for that rug. The Sebo E3 comes with a carpet powerhead and may not be necessary. Downsides are turbo brushes can get a lot of hairwrap and canister vacuums aren't for everyone. The Lindhaus Valzer Eco Green is a lightweight upright vacuum. It's lighter than a Sebo Felix, the Valzer weighs around 10 lbs with the hard floor nozzle and 14 lbs with the carpet powerhead on. You can use the hard floor nozzle for the majority of your home and since it doesn't have a spinning brushroll on this nozzle you will avoid hairwrap. Downsides are some of the controls aren't straight forward and not as many vacuum stores sell Lindhaus. Laslty, check out the Simplicity Spiffy S60. The Spiffy S60 is a small upright stick vacuum. It's only 7 lbs and it still has good suction from a 9 amp motor, which is more powerful than some basic Eurekas and Sharks. The Spiffy S60 has no brushroll so it avoids hairwrap. It's great on hard floors but it's still decent at cleaning rugs and carpets that are low to medium pile. Downsides are it's bagless so it will require more maintenance, it has no hose, and the crevice tool is unusable, so it's really only good for floors. Let me know what you think.

Well yes, usually discussions of the best require ideals and assumptions, because in life, what's best is what works, but we can always endeavor for better and recognize our shortcomings, despite the reality of the cards we're dealt. Lol it's definitely very real that Toyotas and Honda's hold their value "too well". Toyota could increase prices and they'd still fly off the lots. And shite dealers (all dealers imo) don't change the nature of the vehicle (ofc it changes the nature of the buyer, but that doesn't affect the objective quality of the Prius, for example) Overall tho, even if a Kenmore is what someone goes with, it feels disingenuous to tell them it's "the best" vs "best for their situation" when a Sebo e3 or Miele c3 brilliant exists. And I am always in the camp of recommending buying a used Miele, so I cater to those of all SES 😎 I just wished we lived in a society that didn't waste its time marketing cheap crap and just focused on optimizing the best. The splintering of efforts in certain fields really kneecaps us for progress.

There's no "consensus" because it's marketing and competition and the two best companies don't market (they don't have to) so the zeitgeist is full of noise. Our current economic system disincentives industries rallying around gold standard practices, ya know. It should but it currently doesn't. At your price point, you'll want the Kenmore bagged elite canisters. Basically all of the same nominal features as the Sebo or Miele, with some perks like the let powermate, crossover tool, and lights everywhere. But they're louder, worse built, and weaker than sebos. And even more so than Mieles, but the price is fair for what's offered. With care these Kenmore can easily last over a decade. Mieles, the vacuums, are the best. Sebo, the company that makes these products, is also the best. Miele is currently reacting to market demands and has changed the way their company has operated in the last 2 decades. Sebo is off responding as well, but not as harshly as Miele. Equally, they're diametrically opposite brands. Miele is a lifestyle luxury brand that ~happens to have the best or one of the best offerings in every category they compete in. Sebo is an industrial cleaning company, and it shows. It's frankly no competition and it's why Dyson and shark don't compete on numbers (other than price & sales numbers) because they cannot compete with Miele/Sebo on sustained suction/airflow, loudness, weight, or extended performance tests. Miele and Sebo and have factories of robots testing their products. Every Miele product made in their German factories are tested by people and computers before being packaged and delivered. On TOP of the 20 year stress tests they conduct on their machines. Dyson & shark hire marketing firms and Malaysian sweatshops, very different. Also Mieles Chinese build quality is impeccable, much like everything else of value made in China (DJI, Roborock, apple, etc). It frankly should be concerning Dysons aren't made in China, the country with the globally superior production capacity. Also how you know Miele and Sebo are the best: they make one flagship product that works for everyone, no matter the use. They certainly iterate, but in the scale of decades, not quarters. There is certainly consensus on who makes the best vacuums, and the only answers are Miele, Sebo, and Nacecare and between those it's mostly preference and fandom (and henry is adorable!) and let's be honest the best vacuum company is Sebo. Sorry Miele, xoxo, love you, but facts are facts. Edit: frankly I didn't read what your use case was because it's irrelevant to the answer. A bagged electro canister is always the best, no questions asked. Look around for used Miele (or Sebo, rarer) deals on marketplace. Vacuum stores sell them lower than their MSRP. Miele is currently having somewhat of a blowout sale before their new machine and we're about to never have Mieles with lights or fingertip controls 😭😭 scoop up somebody's used brilliant if you're really lucky. Or again, buy the Kenmore new. I got my Miele s8 uniq on marketplace for $300($1800msrp). Now I'm gonna make sure it lasts until I die because of the fingertip controls, lights, and (I know this is dumb) the velvet.

Absolutely no question when you need above floor cleaning (and you do): get the canisters. You need to clean your fans, air vents, literally every horizontal surface and even every vertical surface, at least twice within 2 weeks to feel an appreciable change. Blinds, vents, mattresses, couches, cushions, molding, the backs of your TV. Literally everything needs to be vacuum dusted or washed and with the new vacuum I guarantee your place will feel like new. With regular weekly vacuuming it should be much noticeably better. You'll probably even notice a better improvement after dog groomings, as their hair will actually disappear for a little. Get the d4 for the bag size, but the e3 comes in much cuter colors and is easier to tote around. The bags are huge and the d4 especially packs it very densely. If your dogs don't particularly smell then your vacuum won't particularly smell. My Miele bag only smells when it's nearing 80% fill and I've been using it for the litter box. If I don't use it for the litter box, it quite literally doesn't smell at all. Somebody in the forum bought a d4 for their German shepherd foster home with like 6 dogs and they filled their d4 bags monthly. So you'll probably get a few months out of each, as Sebo plans for. I am a Miele fanboy as they're quieter, filter better, and feel better but the Sebo warranty is great. If you get a Miele however, the c3 Kona is the budget pick, with the Marin being a good value and the brilliant, a splurge (but fully worth it). Mieles pack their bags more densely than sebos so despite Mieles having a 1.25 gallon cap, compared to the d4 1.5 gallon, it's not much less (and the filtration is a tier above). No doubt about it, you need a canister to wrangle all the dog hair and dander that's inevitably settled in everything. Once you've done a few deep cleans, and do regular cleanings, your air will be noticeably lighter.

If you bought a Dyson outsize and want to buy another one in 5 years, go to a Miele dealer and buy the Miele c3 homecare+, get that machine serviced every 5 years and never look back. It's expensive but 100% worth it for the fingertip controls, the superior seb236 carpet brush, and the extra attachments and warranty as being sold as a homecare model from a dealer. Use only Miele bags, be gentle, and read the instructions and it may outlive you! As is their design, the fine dusts from your and your dogs hair/skin have clung to the cyclones and possibly the motor. It's also possible you've never cleaned your filters but I'll assume you have. Any cordless, with fastidious maintenance can last up to or around a decade, losing suction in the last half of life A bagged canister, like the Miele c3 or Sebo e3, will not lose suction to an appreciable degree in the course of 10 years, when using real Miele bags. More than 99% of the captured dirt is trapped in the bag, with the remainder being trapped in the HEPA exhaust filter. Being a canister form factor it's also incredibly convenient, reducing strain on your wrist, allowing you a telescopic wand and long hose everywhere you go with tools close at hand. The cord reel makes cords forgettable and the bags last 3-6 months (depending on your living/shedding sitch). Having truly adjustable suction means you can vacuum delicate stuff like curtains or chachkis. Mieles also are built better and feel better in hand than the Dysons. The click of Miele attachments is 🤤 An abused Miele can last a decade. A normal meile could last 20 years. A Miele with care will easily last 40. Put some effort and it can literally last forever. They're made to be opened, serviced, cleaned, and reassembled forever, unlike Dysons with clips and adhesives. The Sebo e3 will work mostly as good as the Miele and offers a little more value over the brilliant (a little) but I prefer Mieles hard and carpet tools. Mieles also feel better in hand. Ultimately, Mieles bags and HEPA filters are also cheaper for us in the US with the allergy bundle. If you're the one spending the money and doing the vacuuming, I say get the Porsche over the VW (is that offensive to the Sebo fans lol). So go to your local vacuum dealer and try out the Miele c3 homecare+ (brilliant) and the Sebo e3. I think once you get a real (corded, bagged) vacuum you'll recognize even the biggest baddest Dyson cordless is a toy, relatively.

Sebo e3 (under 900 from a dealer if you ask nicely) comes with a 10 year warranty from said sealer. Their bags & filters are a little pricey but worth it for the excellent machine. I am however a Miele fan and I do think they command their higher price. Unfortunately Miele has lowered their warranties recently from 10 to 3 😭. I believe it's 5 for the homecare models purchased in store. Definitely go to a vacuum store and test drive the Sebo e3 vs the Miele C3 like of machines. At your price I say get the Marin (or homecare e) for the increased features. You can get it for around $1200 usually from a dealer. The c3 Kona is the cheaper model at under 900, but doesn't have a headlight, auto suction, or filter timer, but works just the same. If you're buying Miele, buy the homecare model. Either Miele or Sebo will last you more than 20 years with good care. They can be repaired from just about any damage. And they'll clean better than literally any other vacuum (certainly better than anything cordless or bagless). Mieles have marginally more suction, with a higher grade of filtration, and feel better in the hand. Sebos are a little more industrial. Both are amazing but I think the Miele is just a bit better. Better enough I'd say splurge for the brilliant/homecare+ ($1500-1800) but you have to try it first. I bought my Miele used, and it's the best $300 I've spent. It's a little crunchier than my parents older miele which we bought new, but mine is a UniQ ($1500 MSRP). Those fingertip controls are SOOOOO nice 😭 There's nothing cuntier than a Miele homecare+ when it comes to cleaning 🤷🏾‍♂️ Unsaid but needs to be said: bagged canisters are the ONLY option when versatility and longevity are the goals. Edit: forgot that Mieles new guard L1 electro will be releasing soon. Basically all the same but it has an app now to tell you to change the bag. And it's a new bag, so you can be damn sure it won't be bundled cheaply with the filter. Same filter. Also no headlight on the carpet brush. Tbh I'd say use the impending release of the L1 to snatch up a deal on the miele C3 Marin (homecare e) or Brilliant (homecare+).

I think this is a fair assessment of the Dart.https://www.reddit.com/r/VacuumCleaners/s/CptdbfcM4y Cost of ownership is a bit higher than suggested by those that suggest it. I would add on another $60 to $80 a year for the filters. If it lasts the mythical 20 years, I haven't seen one posted here. I would calculate the cost at -- $600 for purchas of vacuum, $1800 (60*20), 4 service visits ($400). This is a cost of at least $2800. If you want to maintain an optimum suction. You need to change the bag more often in my experience with the Sebo e3. I had a Shark Rocket that lasted at least 12 years. I've had lift away from Shark that are 5+ years and going strong. I've gifted to others. In your situation, I wouldnt hesitate to by a mid range shark or a Henry or any brand.

Nope. I have a seboe e3. It is not worth it.

I just got the E3 replacing both a rainbow and a kirby. I love the E3 except for the unwieldy hose which I am learning how to handle. Would it be better if a swivel was on the hose connection to the canister? I am sure it would be better. Like I said, I am learning how to maneuver the hose and canister and I am delighted with my new E3.

For Canister: Sebo E3 or K3 For Upright: Sebo Felix With any carpet and shedding animals, you need a powered brush roll. If you want durable and repairable, and best warranty on the market Sebo >>> Miele. Find a dealer and test drive the options.

Sebo Felix for an upright, or Sebo E3 or D4 for a canister. After 15 years without a bag (two Dysons and three Sharks in that time), I’m so glad to have a bag for dog dander and dust. Buy from a dealer and get the 10yr warranty, and they’re supposed to last 20. How old I’ll be when the vacuum calls it quits is rather depressing and an entirely different subject. 😅

Just from my experience, the Sebo E3 is much better than any of the Dysons I've had previously. I got the vacuum earlier this year and even though it was pricey, it immediately picked up a bunch of stuff from the carpet on day one that the Dyson never picked up in the years I had it. It would be worth looking at the brands that aren't Dyson on the list just because Dyson's got the marketing and people are going to recommend what they're familiar with.

Another vote for Sebo E3

Sebo E3 with added premium parquet tool (for hard surfaces) is what we have and it works awesome for carpet and dog hair and deep cleaning. It has up to a 10 year warranty, is 100% made in house by Sebo in Germany. Brush roller removes easily for cleaning hairs off. Many people at r/vacuumcleaners recommend it also. [Sebo vs Meile](https://youtu.be/CWy_jOoFIss?si=ry8DHpfoUhYXg9iy) [Sebo vacuum buyers guide](https://youtu.be/Usz8IAj_qyI?si=gFS_GRxgnOIbTKXb) [Sebo canister vac buyers guide](https://youtu.be/4E7xH75Z9D4?si=Zomt0BrF6Yubc51n) [canister vs upright](https://youtu.be/D-NW-p_Y5F4?si=cpH0Ef0VHSa84eAz)

I had that same shark vacuum for 7 years then a rubber gasket dried up and got sucked into the motor and emitted a horrible burnt rubber odor and the other rubber gasket that held the motor in place disintegrated. Loss of suction and dirt blowing out the exhaust. Can’t buy parts for it. I threw it away and bought a Sebo E3.

Sebo E3 with added premium parquet hard floor tool. The newer models of E3 have a switch on the wand to turn the power head brush roller on or off. I like the sliding control for vac suction on the E3 wand. [Sebo canister comparison guide](https://youtu.be/4E7xH75Z9D4?si=IdV7iPZlAPV2zMBu) [Sebo premium parquet hard floor tool](https://youtu.be/lJygBd0-ahk?si=D7sYI6JgQytVdZjU)

[Sebo canister vac comparison guide](https://youtu.be/4E7xH75Z9D4?si=-ORfB0_xLSXtrZxa) [Sebo vac buyers guide](https://youtu.be/Usz8IAj_qyI?si=yPph3vmgsXcNkYKT) [Sebo premium parquet hard floor tool](https://youtu.be/lJygBd0-ahk?si=FCQdAVRrDn0T_ZBb) I had the same debate on what Sebo to buy and ended up getting the E3 and am happy with that decision. Our house is 1,000 sq ft upstairs and 1,000 downstairs. The E3 is all we needed for our smallish house with narrow hallways. I compared E3 and D4 at the vac store. D4 is a lot bigger and heavier to haul around but it does have a hose swivel on the vac whereas E3 doesn’t. I liked the controls on E3 where it is a slider for vac turn on and suction power whereas it is a push button on the D4 where to increase power you have to press the + button several times. The D4 seems to be best for large open rooms where you can access large spaces with the long 50’ power cord from the same outlet. The 25’ cord is plenty long enough for our smallish rooms in our house. The E3 bag is plenty big and I wouldn’t want it any bigger than that like the D4 has because once it fills up about half way with dog hair the exhaust starts to smell like dog hair (not enjoyable). We have [odor eliminating beads](https://a.co/d/5T3K3eQ) to combat this odor but at some point we have to switch out the bag before it is full to avoid too much dog hair stench. Get the premium parquet hard floor accessory tool for sure.

I bought a Sebo E3. Have 3 dogs, my carpet is actually clean after I use it.

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.

Sebos stick hasn’t come to Canada yet and this is actually my first time seeing it so I’m gonna analyze that more tomorrow. Thanks for sending that to me! About a year ish ago during my last meeting with Sebo I was told they were in development of one and was told when they releases one it’ll blow all the other ones away - hence why they’ve waited so long to get it right. I first knew about it about 4 years ago. Kinda cool that day has finally come. And duh sebos exists to make $. I mean what kind of statement is that. But that in itself doesn’t make them an unethically profit driven company. And to prefer Lindhaus Powerhead over a Sebo ET Powerhead…. I mean if that’s how you feel than ok, the Lindhaus head is still a very good Powerhead, but the ET series heads from Sebo are far easier to service for the consumer (that brush roller removal system really makes a difference). Yea you’re right about the Lindhaus head having a dial non click style height adjust system so it can be more precise, but most consumers are not going to use it at the right height, where as the Sebo head is easier to use. The Sebo head typically pushes easier too. But the Lindhaus head would be the apples to apples comparison head to sebos. Also Sebo has a boost feature on some models which does overide it, and from my experience you don’t typically need it. Those X series heads are not problematic. If you’ve had tons of issues with them then you’ve had bad luck. I know a lot of hotels that use them and they love em. In terms of pricing the US definitely has a bigger spread. Canadas is $899 K3, $999 E3, $1099 D4. Sebo in the US is much more expensive. Same thing with Miele. Same Thing with Dyson 💩. Seems vacuums in the US are just generally more expensive. Id say you’re probably right that the difference between each model is more than it should be in the US, but for what you’re getting, you’re not getting ripped off by any means. If they weren’t selling right they’d probable adjust the pricing. The E3 without question has more power than the K3, and for $200 US I would absolutely take it over the K3. The D4 should probably drop $100-200. But for $1399 is the vacuum a rip off - not at all, and it is without question better than the K3, and I prefer it to the E3 personally. K3 needed more power and a few other things. But It’s prospective too. Sebo is one of the last company’s I’d be complaining about pricing wise. The E3 is better than the K3 and should cost more, the D4 is the best and should cost the most. It’s not like that doesn’t make sense. And I never said to trust Germans because they’re Germans lol…. But Sebo is without question one of the most if not the more trustworthy vacuum companies out there.

That’s kind of a tricky one for me. The E2 technically does a better job on carpet and rugs because it has the turbine driven head with the rotating brush which helps open up carpet pile and do a dealer clean. However, because it’s turbine driven and doesn’t have an electric motor in the head, if you’re picking up a decent amount of hair, it can clog up that turbine and would need to be cleaned out. It can totally be cleaned, it’s just a balance of how much maintenance do you wanna do on your vacuum vs just plug and play and put it away. The E1 will do the exact same job on the hardfloor. I prefer the E1 on the hardfloor because the Kombi tool requires very little maintenance. The Kombi tool doesn’t have a front bristle which allows hair to just sweep into the front of it - where as a traditional floor brush (like what’s on the E2) can get a bit clogged up on the front portion of the brush after a bit of use. As far as carpet / rug performance goes, because the E1 doesn’t have a tool with a rotating brush, it has a harder time opening up the pile to do a deeper clean. If you have very little carpet or 1 or 2 rugs, the E1 is my recommendation. If you have a bit more carpet then that, but you aren’t picking up much in the way of hair, then the E2 will help keep those rugs / carpet clean. Here’s the great thing about all of this though - the E1 and the E2 can be turned into eachother later on in the future - as you can buy their attachments separately. So if you buy the E1 and say want the turbo head later on, you can do that. You just can’t add on the ET-1 electric powerhead because they don’t have the electric hose. Both vacuums are great though. Even though I kinda knocked the e2 a bit because turbo heads aren’t as heavy duty as electric powerheads, turbo heads are a great way to keep the weight down, price down, and clean carpet (as long as you don’t have too much of it) vs an electric powerhead which is more expensive and heavier to lift around. If you had a decent amount of carpet and lots of hair from pets for example on it, you would want the E3.

This is bad information. Yes, kenmore doesn't go through small shops, but this also limits the serviceability of their products. Kenmore vacuums are built "ok", but they have lots of problems with those non handgrip swivel, wire reinforced hoses. Not having a swivel at the handle is bad for the electronics. Connections / fittings are also sub par. And a lot kenmores have poor filtration because the Hepa filter doesn't make a good seal against the housing. I've tested the filtration with an IQ particle scanner. Also, kenmore vacuums consume more wattage - hence the higher motor wattage, but do they clean better - no! On air flow monitors, they pull the same as C3 Miele. Miele and Sebo vacuums are much more efficient. Miele and sebo vacuums also move around better. Yes, they vacuum fine and have good motors, and are better than a dyson, bissel, shark, etc, but a Sebo E3 / D4 premium, or a Miele C3 with the SEB 236 powerhead is SUPERIOUR! Also, if you're about volume sales, you can't make a high quality product. Something has to give. To get volume sales you have to price point, that means quality has to give.

Also, just thought I’d throw another name out there which is Sebo. Sebo some would consider is the best vacuum in the industry and I’m happy to agree with that. Very popular for house to house cleaning and commercial usage as well. They simply require less maintenance than most other brands and are among the easiest to service. If you don’t wanna go for a Miele, Sebo is the next one you should look at. You will never look back at a shark or Dyson. The Sebo X4 or Felix are there most popular uprights, and Sebo E3 or D4 premium are their best canister vacuums.

What kinda cost are you hoping to stay under? Obviously nobody wants to spend more than they have to, but helps when giving recommendations. The 4 Best vacuums in my opinion are Sebo E3 or D4 Premium, or Miele Guard L1 Electro or C3 PowerPlus (the model name in the US might be Brilliant) - these aren't cheap though, and they're not cheap for good reason - they clean and filter ridiculously well + are really well built. Edit: Corded cleans better than cordless, and corded will generally last longer, sometimes much longer.

$1300? You overpaid.

Service kits for E series sell for $70 (US). Parquet tool is no more than $60 (US). It’s a great machine and you’ll love it for the next 20 years, but you didn’t get a good deal. TBH, it doesn’t really matter, but as a dealer, I’m almost ashamed when other dealers do this kind of thing.

SEBO for the win. Go to their website and find a local dealer.

For now I would say find a local dealer and get a deal on the Sebo E3 canister or if you prefer upright the Sebo Felix but test them both out at a store and see which you like better. I personally think the canister is the better option for you for bag capacity and maneuverability.

I would say Sebo is your best option. For uprights Felix or for canisters I would look at the E3 or D4. The D4 gives you the longest cord and biggest bag but if you can go to a shop and try them all out before purchasing so that you know you love it!

Not who you were asking but a few thoughts: The C3 is banger, and an electro model is a logical step up with your carpet situation. Strong recommend. The Sebo E3 with the electro brush is comparable and has a much easier to clean brush roll than the Miele. It just pops out without tools and you can clean it instantly. But both preform similarly. Using a flat suction brush on carpet for hair is a time suck, I’d just clean the brush once weekly. Spend 15 minutes doing that every Saturday instead of doubling your vacuuming time. You can definitely shampoo your carpets, many carpet makers recommend it. If you want your own machine, the Bissell Big Green is the best carpet shampooer hands down. It’s head and shoulders better than anything else you can buy. And it’s not gross like the $200 Bissells. I don’t know enough about professional cleaners/methods to rec them.

Canister vacuums suck their cords in with the push a button! For the lower end, I’d probably rec a Kenmore 600. They’re on sale today at [Amazon for $247](https://www.amazon.com/Kenmore-Lightweight-PowerMate-Telescoping-Retractable/dp/B08JTVDQ2G). It’s maybe not a buy it for life, but it’s a dang good cleaner and I love the PetPowermate, a mini electric brush that’s fab for pet hair and couches and rugs. Not even the expensive canisters have that. For more expensive, I also love my Miele C1 Cat and Dog. I’ve seen them hover around $650 right now. This model comes with an electro brush floor, which some might say is overkill for your floors, but if there’s cat hair on your rugs, I say it’s worth it. This model does have a pretty short cord, so it’s good for smaller spaces. There are also Sebo models (I’m not a Sebo expert) like the E3 that are fab. I like how sebo is easier to clean, like you can quickly pop the brush out if you need to get hair off it. This model runs around $1k, but will last 10-20 years.

The E3 has a different hose from the K3/C3.1. The wider diameter of the taper gives it a bit of a stiffer feel near the base of the canister in my experience. It'll probably get more flexible with age (as these crushproof hoses do) and ultimately isn't a big deal to me, but I can pretty quickly tell the difference between the tapered and uniform diameter hoses when I'm using these machines.

My favorites to use would be my Numatic NBV240NX (probably the most impressive cordless machine I’ve ever used), SEBO K2 Turbo (nice long hose, excellent maneuverability), SEBO E3 (zero complaints, just a very nice vacuum), Lindhaus HF6 (hose is kinda short, but I like the powerhead and the canister maneuvers around nicely), and SEBO Felix (just fits in nicely with how I like to clean). I also get a ton of use out of my Roomba and Dyson V12, though I’d hesitate to call them my favorites. Least favorite…any of the traditional American door-to-door brands. I own around a half dozen Kirbys, Rainbows, Tristars, and Aerus Electroluxes and they all fall into that category of “oh my god I hate using this thing” after 5 seconds of vacuuming. Same with the Kenmore 31150, Miele S7, and SEBO 370 Comfort, just cause they’re so bulky and awkward compared to other uprights. I was also let down pretty hard by my Samsung Jet 75, since I thought it had underwhelming performance (even for a cordless) and awkward ergonomics. And just from a collector’s perspective, I really like my Dirt Devil MVP Swivel Glide (my first vacuum), Dirt Devil Powerlite/Housemate, Miele Art, Eureka Retro Vac, and stainless steel Hoover Constellation.

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.

Yeah UK here got the Sebo E3 for pretty cheap in the UK too It's insane that Americans are paying upwards of $1000 on vacuum cleaners though I do love mine but it's straight up not worth that kind of money

I've got a Sebo and I love it, got tonnes of attachments and it's pretty affordable here in the UK No experience with Miele but the vacuums have a good reputation Henry's are one of the cheapest vacuums on the market, and also have some of the best suction and durability *However* if you live in the US, don't buy any of these three. These vacuums are super affordable in the UK/Europe. A Henry costs £140 ($180) supposedly over in the US it costs $400-500. If you told someone here you'd paid that much for a cheap Henry, they'd think you're insane

I think I agree with this for the most part. A reliable well designed canister is apparently a lot to ask for in an era where everything is a cheap cordless or a stick for almost the same price. I don't think the weight is a bad thing on stairs though. My E3 wants to fall down the stairs easily because it is so much lighter. I believe the D4 hose is long enough to park it at the bottom and/or the top and be and to clean the whole thing. Older canisters or uprights had a much shorter hose or would definitely fall off the wall if I didn't hold onto it. On scratches, I was easily able to rotary polish my scuffed used e3 to a mirror finish with no swirls. Maybe consider track/carpet clear film or clear tape to protect the top lid if you are concerned. Plastic doesn't seem to get brittle even after 20 years. My old sebo has lots of miles and still good despite the scratches.

I have an E3. It is an excellent vacuum. I only had to change the motor filter once. I got 3 or so months out of a single bag.

Just bought the Sebo E3 premium and it shits on my previous Shark cordless but it’s also a lot more difficult to use

The reason I went with SEBO over Miele (after much research on this sub) is because you can easily remove the carpet brush and clean off the hair. I did it for the first time two weeks ago and it was a breeze. The Miele requires ~~you to take it in to do that and f that hassle~~ a lot more effort to clean it. It’s been almost a year with my E3 and I absolutely love it. You will need to buy an additional head if you have hardwood floors, but it’s like $80 and super worth it. My local shop gives one free service a year and I think it’s like an 8-10 year extended warranty

Same for me and same result. Don’t forget to buy the hardwood floor attachment ($80) it’s a game changer. Love my Sebo E3!

Sweet collection! I have an E3, and I would like to change to a Felix, I'm having a hard time vacuuming because we only have a small up and down flat. But still, I love my E3's performance.

Dyson v15 doesn't even come close to the power of the Sebo e3. Lol

I have an E-series and LOVE it. Can't imagine it is not BF20years...

You must have a Sebo K3 or E3 with the old style hose (no toggle switch for the power nozzle). Those had sort of a glossy plastic handle grip. The newer style hoses (with a power nozzle switch) have more of a soft touch matte finish handle grip, similar to Miele. With the exception of the D4, which always had the nicer matte finish handle grip. The pure suction Sebos(K2, E2, etc...) without a power nozzle, still have the "cheaper feeling" plastic handle grips, but at least they have an ergonomic handle grip, unlike the pure suction Miele with their simple curved tube "handle".

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.

Yes, as it looks like you are referring to stick vacuums. I got a refurbished V8 about 12 years ago. The battery started to crap out after five years, so I got a Tineco. I moved the Dyson to my second floor for quick jobs and kept the Tineco on the main floor for daily work (between wood kitchen floor, rugs and carpeted living/dining room). Then I realized I could replace the V8 battery. It came back to life and I was reminded how well it worked. I had to replace the Tineco battery after one year and then when it was dying again the second year, I gave up on it and got a new Dyson V15. It is awesome and worth every expensive penny. I have a Sebo canister vacuum as a "deep clean", but I have been underwhelmed with it. My two Dyson sticks do a great job and I vacuum pretty much everyday. I spent $200 on the Tineco that lasted two years and I hated it. I spent $200 on my 12yo V8 and replaced the battery once. I spent $700 on my new V15 and plan to have it last just as long as my V8 (which is still going strong). (Oh, I also should mention I don't have pets, but I have long hair and so does my daughter. The V15 is noticeably great at staying unclogged with wrapped up hair.)

I feel like there aren’t any bifl stick vacs because bags wouldn’t really be practical, and the better manufacturers know that bagless vacs generally don’t clean as well. FWIW, I have a sebo canister vac for intermittent deep cleans — the thing is crazy powerful, and *will* probably last forever — and a Dyson stick that I use for daily pet hair duty. The Dyson is kind of a joke next to the sebo, but the ease of getting it around the house makes it my go-to for quick cleanups. (The batteries do need to be replaced once in awhile.)

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.

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.

100% Plus of you buy from a LOCAL DEALER you will have a FREE 10 year warranty. Sebo is THE BEST canister out there. ENJOY OP, smart choice!

Try FB Marketplace - I got a Sebo canister on there for $250 and it's amazing.

I dont think it is my mom bought one and within 1 year it had battery and filter issues. Dyson looks cool and neat due to marketing, but when you have to dispose of the dust and dirt, it ends up flying everywhere, which is my main complaint and reason I stopped using my Dyson and gave it away after 5 years. It is also impossible to clean with so many components. if you want a quality vacuum, i would get a Miele or sebo canister vacuum. It is pricey, but canister vacuum compacts the dust and dirt into a bag and you just dispose the bag. No dust flying everywhere. Simple to clean.

Sebo canister vacuum. It’s awesome.

Just buy a Sebo or Miele canister vacuum and be done with it.

I went through this exact scenario recently and bought a Sebo canister vacuum and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made 

A canister vacuum is a game changer- I have a Sebo. It’s so nice to be able to toss the bag and never have to deal with a sticky canister or brush wound with hair!

They are both excellent choices and I don't think you'd be let down by either. I went with Sebo bc the vacuum store guy who does all the repairs recommended it. He did not say anything bad about Miele though.

I love my Sebo canister! We have mostly hardwood floors and that thing is a beast! I highly suggest going to the vacuum store. The service I got at our local store was incredible: the sweet guy didn't pressure me toward any model. He just answered my questions and gave me his card, which I thought was cool bc he wasn't trying to get me to hurry up and decide. I was super impressed with his knowledge of every vacuum in there (there were several brands and dozens of models for each brand).

It is a little harder on our stairs but now that I've had it for a few months I've got it!

That’s a tough ask especially for a cordless stick. Personally I would go with a SEBO canister.

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.

I’m a former Dyson fanboi, my two lightweight newer Dysons aren’t in great shape, my 7 either the battery is dead-dead or the charger is the 10 I’ve got has a different charger and still works okay for light duty. I have a Sebo which is a tank and sucks hard. I’d avoid new Dyson. If you can find one from 2006 or so you’ll likely have a good vacuum.

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.

Any Sebo with a ET1 power head. A Felix, or X7. X7 takes the guess work out of adjusting to different floor types carpet types. Built to last, a real pleasure to use and own.

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!

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.

If you want “buy it for life,” go bagged Sebo or Miele. Everything else is basically disposable.

Yea.... I remember being excited by the Shark lift away... bought several over the years..... didn't understand what a dust-free, hair-free home was until we got a Sebo with bag. Now we vacuum 1/3 a much with far better results. Bagless vacs just aren't good.

hmmmm.....the batteries in my Sebo are easy...wait, there are no batteries, nothing to replace, and the cord is way longer than any of my rooms are wide...so I just don't even think about electricity or power with it. enjoy your dysons, though, if you like them and keep everything clean!!

I have a sebo and a hairy dog, and don't notice any odors or stink. I do buy the fragrances sebo sells, though, just as a fun luxury. I enjoy the way they smell, and they're very mild and the scent leaves soon enough. I don't think miele has better filtration- statistically, there's really no diff between the S-class and HEPA in the real world. I've also used HEPA filters in mine on occasion and don't notice any difference.

If you work in sales, I guess you'd know. I just searched the company, looks like an old-time company first based in Toledo, OH. First disposable dust bag in 1920. Some history! I have a sebo, and would stick with that. Does your new one clean well? If you already bought it and it's non-returnable, I'd just enjoy it.

loving the idea of a cordless vacuum- why?? cords equal electrical current capable of driving powerful motors to clean really well!!! They don't degrade with time, they don't quit right when you need them. They are the miracle of power!! And get a bag, too, while you're at it. Quit falling for marketing! their job is to brainwash you to buy things, but you don't have to fall for it. I've tested both miele and sebo, their 'real' vacuums are both good. I bought a sebo, but if i had half off, I'd prob go for the miele. And I'd get a nice canister with bags and a cord (with auto cord retractors they all have).

i went to buy my first miele once...but walked out of the store with a sebo....which i hadn't heard of before i went into the store....

I'd love a cordless, mostly hardwoods, but some carpet mats here and there. I pick up the Dyson cordless in the stores, the prices are shocking, but I'm more shocked at just how flimsy they feel......like all plastic and wobbly...my immediate reaction is that it's going to break if I don't treat it with extreme gentleness.....is it just me ? We just got a Sebo plug in, it's pretty nice, and given my initial impression, pretty reasonably priced. Would like a cordless for quick cleaning the hot spots...

Sebo. Handles two cats, two German Shepherd mixes, and a lot of my own long thick hair. I very rarely clean the hair out of the roller, but when I do, it's super easy.

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.

Dyson and other cordless hand vacs should not be used as your main vacuum cleaner, in my opinion. They should be supplemental to a full-sized plug-in vacuum. I would recommend that you look at getting a bagged Sebo, Miele or Electrolux vacuum. If you are on a budget, look for one that is in good condition and test it before purchasing to make sure it works and bag area is clean.

I was in full decision paralysis by the time I got to chat with Andrea (geekvacuums). She was up late answering all my questions, answered all my concerns, and just held my hand as I tried to figure out the best decision for my home and family. I never felt pushed and I was so happy that I could support a small business while getting it shipped to me. I love our local stores but none of them provided payment options that worked for our family. For those who need these options, def research and find a small business who Sebo supports. You’ll be able to get a better warranty than their own site or Amazon - plus you can still use the warranty at your local shops even though you don’t get from there. I am so amazed at the performance of this little vacuum. I wasn’t prepared for our carpets to feel this fresh and new after vacuuming 🫣

The Miele electrobrush is substandard and the pieces break off, making it unusable. To replace even a tiny wheel is $55 for a single piece.

No the Miele vacuums have different warranties. The POS that I purchased unfortunately came with a 1 year warranty. Buy a SEBO instead.

Don't buy the Miele! There little pieces break and to replace a single screw or tiny wheel is $55 each. I have a Sebo (German vacuum as well), which has never broken down piece by piece like the Miele. Highway robbery! The Miele vacuums are crap.

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.

That might do for you. I got a similar vac, a Titan fron Screwfix and have been very pleased with it. It's very noisy, as it's shop and not domestic. I bought it for dealing with various bits of dust and rubbleand ash, kept it as a general downstairs vac for floors that are brick and stone with rugs. Upstairs we have carpet and pets and I have a Sebo, but that's partly because I'm not prepared to lug the Titan up and down stairs, I need a vac on each floor. I've only used it once as a wet vac but it was very effective at that too. https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb774vac-1300w-16ltr-wet-dry-vacuum-220-240v/826kh

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

I’ve heard Miele customer support is getting to be not so great. I bought a Sebo, had it for two years, expect to have it for many more. My mom’s Miele is 10+ years old, 4 cats, 2 birds, still going like new.

Love love love our Sebo it’s perfect and solid. Our cleaner has been in the business for decades and said Sebo vacuums are the absolute best.

Sebo! Not a pretty vacuum but a workhorse for the endless floof.

I should also mention that they sell replaceable parts. I was reluctant to buy such an expensive vacuum but it has been well worth it.

No. Get a sebo or Miele.

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.

I bought our sebo online directly from the manufacturer. No regrets.

Indeed, the Dyson is ideal for everyday light cleaning in smaller spaces or apartments. A canister vacuum is more suitable for thorough weekly cleaning of a larger home. Unfortunately, I cannot afford both the SEBO I purchased and a €1000 Dyson. I might consider a robot vacuum for automated daily cleaning and mopping in the future, though higher-quality models are also quite costly, similar to the Dyson, and also made in Asia, which I prefer to avoid.

The Dyson, the shark and the roomba don’t compare to the Sebo. That’s how they compare. It’s like asking how a goldfish compares to a great white shark. I guess they both live in the water.

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!

I bought a SEBO about 10 years ago and it has never had a single issue. You cannot kill them.

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.

Get a sebo or something that will actually last years. Yes it’s corded but I can’t fathom spending 100’s on something that is as unreliable as Dyson vacuums.

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.

I use both Miele and Sebo and have used the new L1. I think your both correct though. The L1 is a good machine but feels a bit flimsy compared to a Miele of 20 years ago. It’s definitely not a D4 but the tech is cool and I the filtration is great along with the aesthetics. The sub does lean toward Sebo but I think they are both wayyyyyyy better than a crappy shark or Dyson and that’s the most important thing for everyone to know. Also Sebo still has not released the cordless unit in the US so the only good one available is the Miele.

I did soooo much research on this. If you’re in it for the long haul, get a sebo. There’s a few different ones. Amazing reviews, long lasting, easy to repair. Long warranty.

Sebo is arguably the best then Miele. Full stop

I would caution against buying a Shark. In my experience, what starts off amazing eventually becomes a nightmare, first being a frustrating lack of practical compatible accessories, and eventually leading to a sudden and sharp drop off of inefficiency, irreparability, and lifespan falling well short of cost. We will never buy another Shark product. When we were finally ready to throw in the towel with our Shark, my wife and I spent a couple months studying this subreddit, and eventually planned on buying a Miele, but wanting a SEBO (the Miele seeming on par with a SEBO, but a bit more affordable). After a ton of research and a couple shop visits, and not digging the Miele warranty, but noting how many used and refurbished Mieles were available it seemed that the so-called “honeymoon phase” was too short-lived for too many buyers. So in the spirit of the “buy once -cry once” philosophy, we bought a SEBO, owing in part to the 10 year warranty. While we are ecstatic with the performance of our SEBO, it’s still fairly new to us. But by the time it reaches the end of its warranty phase it will already have proven itself more cost effective than replacing our vacuum with its competitors every 4-ish years. Just my 2 cents (or 2.78¢ adjusted for Canadian currency).

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.

Go for a Sebo. Those are German made and come with 10 year warranty. Brush roller comes out on the side with awesome filtration. Much better built quality than a Kenmore and will last a very long time.

I went I to get a Miele, and ended up getting a SEBO. Love it so much! It’s much more user friendly in my opinion. Before that we had and our Hoover Windtunnel Pet bagged upright (went through two..maybe three in 18 years) and it was a couple hundred. It was really reliable with strong suction. It actually still works great. The SEBO is a dream, though and is much easier to handle.

Sure. I liked the Miele too, but was surprised with their background and reputation that they don’t have more thoughtful and user friendly designs. Pros for SEBO The main thing for me- They don’t have the controls on the handle. You have to go back to the main unit to turn on off or adjust. I believe their most expensive model did, but it had a major reoccurring flaw that was an expensive fix. With the motor I think and I can’t remember the cause. I was told this by the salesman/owner. He would have no reason to dissuade me from buying the most expensive model and he wasn’t biased toward either brand. The cause was possibly not putting the bag in correctly. You have to make sure to click it in place or something if you open it. Salesman told me this and I also read about it. My vacuum also allows me to slide the button up and down for different levels of suction. Super convenient if you don’t want it to suck up big items, just dust and hair etc. or if you are vacuuming a rug or accidentally get a Kleenex or sock. The carpet attachment is much easier to maneuver and is able to reach more spaces, even though it covers a similar amount of area. It has a lower profile. I like the bags on my vacuum. They have a big opening, so if I accidentally vacuum something up that I wasn’t supposed to I can just reach in and get it. I also have two very hairy dogs, so I pull out the hair from the bags once per bag usage, which allows them to last longer. If I’m remembering correctly mine came with more accessories and I did buy more as well. I think I liked the attachments better on mine too and likely were more reasonably priced. Cleaning the beaters is much easier on the SEBO. You have to do some work to take apart the Miele and risk damaging it. The SEBO is designed to easily slide out and back in without using any tools. There were some known issues and I’m trying to remember. I think it’s with the hose. Replacing the hose is really expensive on the Miele. Pros for Miele The Miele has a fully sealed unit so is better for air quality and allergies. If I’m remembering correctly the unit was slightly lighter. I spent forever in that store and hyper analyzed and compared all the models of both brands. I did feel like the Miele was slightly more powerful and felt more quality. Cons for SEBO If I’m not paying attention the main unit will flip and push the plug roll up button and act like a toddler who’s done vacuuming. It will pull the plug and roll the cord- all done haha. It can get really annoying sometimes. The next model up had a bigger and heavier main unit that I don’t think would have this issue. Hair builds up very quickly on the beater brush and I have to clean it often. I mean, it’s good in the sense that it’s getting all that from the carpet I guess. I remember the salesman said the Miele had a special design that allowed the hair to not get stuck as easily. * so pro for Miele So, I chose the one that was right for me. I did a lot of research before going in, but mostly on the Miele, because as I said, I was convinced that is what I wanted to buy. I’m glad I kept an open mind and discovered what was best for me. That’s all I can think of off the top of my head. I’m not good with dates, but I feel like I’ve had it for about a year now and still very happy. I love not having to deal with manually rolling up the plug. Both companies have that, but my old one didn’t.

It is impossible until you go to a vacuum shop and end up paying $1K for a Sebo(or equivalent brand). End of the story, I did it, and never think about it again! It is much, but not as much as paying $400 every 2-3 years and worrying about am I really cleaning..

I currently have an upright (salsa and before that jazz) and have also had a canister (C2). But dragging it around was far too obnoxious. I’ve been using a shark for 2 years now as I said and I have yet to have to pull it apart. The Miele I just replaced the belt housing and mount on within the last month or 2 and I’ve already had to pull it apart again to yank hair out. So no I won’t have the same issue. Maybe other issues but not the same one. The way belt on the shark works is different. And like I said didn’t have to do it with my ProTeam or Sebo either. The way Miele has the belt an inch into the roll isn’t conducive to long hair I guess. It sucks it into the housing then wraps around the roller gear and eventually the motor gear as well. ***whoops replied from a different device hence the different name***

I'm happy for you. I love my Sebo and know you will love yours as well

Sebo. It’s fantastic. Has a bag which is so convenient.

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

Sebo is definitely BIFL, the vacuums are built to be way more serviceable compared to Miele and they make parts for a long time.

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. 

Go Miele or Sebo. The cordless sticks are good for quick cleanups but get a real vaccuum if you want to do regular cleaning...

Going on four years with my Sebo with zero issues. Still works as well as the day I brought it home.

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.

I have a Sebo, but a broom-replacement, battery operated vacuum is still extremely convenient. I have a knock-off Dyson that I've used and abused for several years and can't deny its value. Sometimes you don't want to lug around a heavy-ass vacuum with a cord.

I have a Sebo that I love for the house, but I would like a small lightweight model similar to this that also can be a handheld for quick clean ups.

Yeah I worked as a vacuum tech for years and sold Miele, Sebo and Dysons, But Mieles were in for repair probably the most. All the service techs including me hated them. Way over priced and a royal pain to work on/get parts. The Dyson cordless that that I’ve owned for six years now has worked flawlessly and still gets 40 minutes on charge easily. And also for all the Dysons I’ve recommended to people through the years have all worked amazing. Dyson blows the competition away when it comes to innovation, and the overall product experience, especially the cordless game. Will never go back from Dyson. I do really like Sebo! Just expensive and hate bags/low portability.

Good to know! I bought a used Sebo and have had a couple repairs done and both seemed very reasonable.

It's like this. My wife sprinkled the magic pet deodorizer against my advice in our carpet a couple years ago. We have a Dyson. Never got it out. I bought a Sebo, bag was full of the shit. As a pet owner it has brought me piece of mind knowing when I vacuum their filth and hair is gone.

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 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.

Miele and Sebo are the best for typical household vacuums, but if you don’t mind the noice you can also consider a shop vac. They are well respected on the construction vacuum market.

I love love love meile, they are my all time favorite. Second best is sebo.

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

If you want a powerful vacuum that’ll last decades, get a Miele or a Sebo. Cordless is nice, but you either have a heavy ass battery to move around constantly or you have an underpowered vacuum. Plus there aren’t many battery standards that have stuck around for decades, so you don’t run the chance of needing to replace your vacuum in 5 years just because the batteries aren’t available anymore.

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.

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

going to second this. just purchased a sebo from here. lady is super helpful and super into vaccums. very solid place.

Miele canister or SEBO. Go German.

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

A Dyson will not last, they are plastic junk, overpriced, over-hyped and junk... Bags have way better filtration, some vacuum brands bags are more expensive than others (like Miele). Most bagless vacuums are junk. Rainbows are a classic, water pan filtration. Old school but can find parts and lots of vintage models, among the brands that people collect. Last forever? Older Kirby, older hoover convertible, older eurekas/sanitares. Anything built before planned obsolescence. But not so old that it's a rare collectible with hard to find parts... Good filtration, noise level and new? Miele or sebo....

Love me a Sebo.

Miele for 10 + years now a 2nd hand sebo, both brilliant, the sebo is heavy though.

My town has a vacuum shop. They repair, buy, sell... They gave me a 7 year warranty on a 3 year old sebo I bought at 50% MSRP. Look for vacuum repair near you.

I have Miele and love my machine. Yeah its bagged, but works so well. Sebo has great offerings also.

I second Sebo. They are way heavier duty and made to last than anything else I see listed here.

I had same exp w Sebo. Chose it for my new lower pile rugs bc I wanted clean but well preserved rugs. I guess it’s fine as a vacuum but the attachments were impossible to attach and the bag holder is a massive pain to close properly. Just feels very cheap and junky overall for what it cost.

Odd, because their website claims in bold print that they are the west coast's largest AUTHORIZED Sebo dealer. They have been in business since the 1950's and have excellent customer service. I have purchased a Sebo and a Miele from them and have been very pleased. (They even sent me a t-shirt that says "Business has sucked for 75 years!!" My son wears it.)

Sebo is a top tier vacuum! Pricey but worth it

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.

I hope you enjoy it, I had a Sebo I couldn’t run quick enough back to Miele 😂 I guess vacuums are like cars everyone has their own favourite brand!

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.

I switched from sharks to sebos and a Henry in my cleaning business and have found a huge difference

Sebo, hands down. They are expensive but I have had mine for two years with corgis and Tibetan Mastiffs. Hasn't missed a beat.

Get a Sebo. Literally any Sebo.

auth sebo dealers its 10 years if you go in store. well worth supporting your local business and way better value for money over miele

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.

Another left field option. As they are both bagged, I would have no concern buying a second hand machine, if in good condition. Indeed, I have done so, twice. If you replace the bag, filters and clean the pipes, you have essentially a clean, refurbished machine. Particularly with Sebo machines, you can replace virtually everything, including the brush bar very easily, which can’t be done in the Miele. My other concern with the Miele is the bag connector which is meant to close when the compartment closes, doesn’t always close properly, so dirt can escape the bag and fly around the compartment and potentially get past the motor filter. I have a C3 and it has done this on mine. It can be worse with fake bags, but it can happen with genuine bags too. It doesn’t happen with Sebo. Additionally, Sebo’s motors are rated for double the life of Miele’s and Mieles are rated at 4 times the life of Shark’s! Miele does have slightly better filtration, but not that you would notice in the real world. If there are second hand Sebo’s where you are, this may reduce the cost for you. The cleaning performance won’t be any less than a new machine and you can keep it performing as new very easily. I bought my second hand Felix for £10 when the family used it during a renovation to clean up drywall etc about 6 years ago. I changed the bag, filter and brush roll as ell as cleaning the hose and it still works perfectly.

Sebo. The suck on it. Phowar

Supervacuums - Bethel Park PA 4949 Library Rd Bethel Park PA, 15102 Ph: (412) 833-0235 Mon-Fri. 9:00-5:00 Sat: 10:00am - 3:00pm I have several Sebos that I love. Riccar is also a good choice.

I love my Sebo!

Have a Dyson pet cordless for quick vacs and was going to get a Miele but have a Sebo and I love it! Also used in the Royal Household.

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. 

Sebo. Not cheap, but well built and easy to clean power head.

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.

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.

This exactly. We kept our Dyson and use it liked you’d use a Dustbuster. Quick crumb cleanup, sand from the beach, etc. but for cleaning your house you want something better, especially bc the filtration on the Dyson is garbage and dust on the air is not good for you or baby. I went with a Sebo and the filtration is great

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.

Went with Sebo after a decade of fixing our Dyson. Couldn't be happier.

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.

Miele has alotta twisty bullshit that probably wouldn't like it but that sebo should have no problem, might have something stuck inside that the hair wraps around and plugs it up, went 4 weeks with a toothpick in my shop vac hose before I got the fucker out

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

From experiences I dealt with in our shop, Sonic Clean machines aren't anything special, it can be a headache finding parts through any of the usual parts vendors, the warranty is not all that good and there's a bit of a cheap feeling to them (despite the claims, brags and marketing buzzwords on their website.) A Sebo has a longer warranty and built much more durable/dependable (100% built in Germany. It's cloudy as to where Sonic Clean even gets their machines source from.) If the soft carpet brushroll aka "beater bar" is your concern, you can trade out the standard one for the soft bristle one. If you are looking for no "beater bar" perhaps consider a canister over an upright. Sebo makes great canisters.

I had never heard of them until I walked into a vacuum store that also does repairs, thinking I wanted a Dyson. The repair guy set me straight. My Sebo is fifteen years old and still works like new. Will probably outlive me as long as they keep making parts. Contrary to what the Dyson ads told us all, bagged is superior longterm IMO. They keep fine particulate contained so it doesn't work its way through your machine or poof back up in a cloud when you dump into a trash can. The bags come with caps that seal so nothing leaks out when you change them. I'd rather swap a bag than have to clean out a gross dust chamber.

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

Sebos are cheaper to have serviced and parts are cheaper, and their dealers generally seem to be better imo at least in the US. The Miele discount is really good though, and that'd get you a c3 or something similar for pretty cheap. Cordless machines are really hit or miss with reliability. Some people have cheaper ones last for years, and others have their 1000 dollar cordless vacuums die after a year

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

And let me clarify that I realize this model isn’t the best one for bare floors. But it does have a bare floor feature. I have a ProTeam 1500xp (maybe it was the 1200xp idk) I used when the Miele was down for a bit waiting for a new hose and used it at home all the time with no hair jamming issues. And I’ve brought my Sebo home to use before with no issue. It’s really a bad design issue with Miele.