SEBO - AIRBELT E3 Premium

get a corded canister vacuum like a sebo e3,k3 or d4 or a miele c3 and they will actually last you 10 years and can be repaired by yourself if they ever make problems.

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.

Sebo e3. It’s amazing.

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

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

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.

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.

Insanely wasteful. Just get a Sebo or Miele and be done with the waste.

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.

Ask r/vacuumcleaners Miele C3 or Sebo E3, Dart or Felix are all excellent options for weekly deep cleans. Then get a cheap cordless stick for quick messes.

Dude is a paid shark shill. Take what he says with a huge grain of salt. Miele, Sebo, Henry or Lindhaus are the correct answers

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

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.

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

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.

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. 😅

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:)

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

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.

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 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.

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.

You will want a Miele c3 or sebo E3/D4 premium. Make sure if you get the Miele that it comes with an electric powerhead and the parquet twister XL. If you go for either of the SEBOs, get their parquet tool. If you must have an upright, get a sebo dart/felix (they are the same vacuum but the Felix is the “premium version”) and both of these have the convenience of a canister in the form of an upright. I can vouch for the sebo models mentioned as I own them and use them In my home- my Felix is coming up on 10yrs next month.

I have the turbo brush! Imho, a powerhead is better but this is probably the best turbo brush you can buy, it has a valve to adjust airflow to turbine, stiff bristles and good adgitation for an air driven turbine tool. I bought it to use with my Miele s164 that had no electrical connection for a powerhead. I have 4 dogs and it deals with the hair pretty well but then again I mainly use a sebo Felix or sebo e3 both with powerheads

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I feel you. My Dirt Devil was so ineffective and heavy that I didn't vacuum at all. I 100% recommend watching Performance Reviews on YouTube and start looking into what vacuum works for you as opposed to only focusing on what is within your budget. Personally I would say consider Sebo E3. Sebo is really good at making parts available for purchase, even the motor, should you need to perform repairs. Most of Sebo's vacuums ship with the ET-1 powerhead which is well-regarded in the vacuum industry.

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.

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.

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

Get the Wessel Werk RD285 head for your area rugs and hard floors. This has no bristles for hair to get tangled in and has excellent performance on hard floors. You'll still need a electric powerhead for the wall to wall carpet though So consider the usual suspects of Miele C1 Cat and Dog, one of the C3s, a Sebo E3 or K3 canister, Sebo Felix, or a Lindhaus HF6 or Valzer. And consider the above floorhead on top of that

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 like my Sebo E3.

Thanks for pointing me toward the E3 with the ET-1 power head with the soft roller brush option; that looks like the ticket! The height setting, light indicators and the ability to turn off the brushroller completely convinced me to spend the extra $ (but the D series seemed like overkill, and the E3 looks a bit easier to move around.) I did find this Sebo video specific to wool loop carpets, in case anyone else is looking: [Vacuuming Wool Loop Carpets](https://youtu.be/XbRHAUr2GKQ?si=jiQGviH0Uc-vJFV3) The manufacturers of these machines should really invest more in SEO content for these use cases; meanwhile I’m now more sold on this subreddit than anything else. 😀

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).

Upgraded from a Tineco to a Sebo E3 for 25% off.

I got free shipping and 25 off from https://cjmillervac.com

As an owner of a sebo e3, I plan on purchasing a stratos or some newish shark for day to day vacuuming. The sebo is a pain to use and mediocre on non carpet surfaces.

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.

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

$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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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

With the Miele, upgrading to a powered head would involve purchasing an electric hose,wand and power brush, which is pricey. If you truly want/need a powered nozzle, look at the units already equipped and then compare them to the Sebo k3/e3. The Mieles are more refined units in terms of user friendliness, but the Sebos are very nice units without the bells and whistles. It all depends on what you prefer for your vacuuming style. The Sebo bags are both smaller than the Miele bags, but the e1 is closer in size. The Sebo has a clip attachment for the dusting brush to go on the wand while the Miele attachments are all stored on the canister. The Sebo cords are a foot longer than the Miele. The Miele has 3 different parking spots for wand nozzles, while the Sebo has 2. The Miele has push button suction selection that can be operated by hand or foot while the Sebo has a dial selection which is only practically used by hand.

Love my SEBO airbelt. My house is a lot bigger than 1400sq so I'd go with a Miele (the one made in Germany if possible). You can buy generic bags on Amazon. Can't go wrong with SEBO or Miele. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Go to a mom and pop vacuum store and you’ll be surprised to find Dyson and Shark absent. But you’ll see plenty of Miele and Sebos amongst a few other names you’d never think of. The reason being is these vacuums are serviceable and repairable and more importantly bagged. Bagged vacuums tend to last longer in general.

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 can't tell you how much I love Costco. But sorry, I love my Sebo. My GSD destroyed my Dyson after 8 years. Still a solid choice though.

SEBO any model.

Same here. My Dysons kept dying on me after 2-3 years even with good maintenance because of all the pet hair that would clog them up. Never going back to bagless, and never have to clean a filter again. Change a bag every 2-3 months, and I'm good to go. Sebo is an absolute god send if you have pets.

Sebo is the best choice

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 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.

+1 Miele and Sebo vacuums are really really fantastic. They are on a different level of ability to vacuum. But they are not nearly as convenient, and unless you really really love vacuuming, a really good vacuum that is ridiculously convenient is going to be used a lot more than an even better vacuum that is less convenient. The Dyson stick vacuums are so convenient that you end up using it more, and you therefore end up with a cleaner place and more enjoyable living experience.

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

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

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

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.

Sebo is less expensive to own and will last longer than a Miele. Sebo durability is legendary. Sebo has vastly better parts support and customer service than Miele. Miele won't sell you parts directly. They force you to use a dealer who will charge you out the hooter and some won't even sell you parts.. They want you to leave the vacuum with them to fix, even simple things like replacing a worn out brush roll. Some Aerus and Riccar dealers do this too. Sebo will sell you any part you want and a real human answers the phone and will answer your questions. Sebo has a lot nicer attachments too. Miele attachments look they came off a budget Bissell. Sebo attachments are high quality.

If filtration is your primary concern the best filtered vacuum, not the most powerful or easiest to use, but best filtered is the Patriot from Schoettler Research and Engineering in Huntington Beach CA. They have this huge round HEPA filter on them that looks uglier than sin but there isn't a better filtered household vacuum made. They cost a lot unless you buy a used one off eBay ( what I would do ) are simple and last forever, but can be frustrating to use until you adapt to it. Old man Schoettler used to be the President of Interstate Engineering, the company that made Tristar vacuums. He went out on his own and starting making his own vacuum that is a lot like a classic old Tristar EX-20. Not the most powerful thing ever made but solid, dead reliable, well filtered and clumsy to empty sometimes until you get a groove going. They sell them with a Sebo ET-1 power nozzle which is what I would buy. They also offer a Wessel-Werk EBK360 but I think you find that one too aggressive for your rugs. The Sebo with the soft green bristle brush roll would be ideal.

Don't go by the pricing on the Sebo website. The only reason I ended up getting one is because the pricing was much less from a local dealer.

I am getting a Sebo for my next vacuum. I like the look of the Miele and the light on the power head, but I think Sebo is a better value and still BIFL.

Sebo, Henry, Miele, Lindhaus all make BIFL level machines. They're expensive, but 20+ years of service is common with these brands. Sebo machines even come with a 10 year warranty when you get them from a dealer. Can't go wrong with anything from these brands. Go to a brick and mortar vacuum store and avoid big box store brands like Shark and Dyson.

I have had my Sebo for 20+ years and still going strong. Take it in every few years for a tune up!

Get a Sebo. Literally any Sebo.

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.

I was going to get a miele but the reviews deterred me two years ago. Dug more and saw sebo is cheaper to repair/maintain with comparable performance so I got that instead. It was just at a local vacuum shop, not at costco so I wouldn't really be catching a steep sale like I would at costco. No regrets though. Also got a sebo to universal adapter for lots of random attachments off amazon (though you can do that with any brand). Very pleased.

I’ve been happy with our Sebo.

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.

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.

Sebo are bullet proof, great for pethair

I have a Kirby and a sebo both are bullet proof but I love my sebo if a vacuum can be considered refined it a sebo

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

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

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

We recently got a Sebo and I love it so so so much. Love the bagged vacuum. And the air smells so clean after.

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

Sebo. For starters, a 7-10 year warranty on motor and non-wear parts. No other vacuum company stands behind their product the way they so (not even Miele these days.) Shark has never been a BIFL brand (they ever don't sell replacement parts when something breaks-which something always does within a few years-except for hoses and filters.) Dyson spends tons of money marketing their machines but the quality has declined A LOT the past decade and their warranty/replacement policy is a headache (check the Dyson sub for all kinds of takes on that.) Any bagless machine is NOT going to be a BIFL machine. They're mostly machines sold with buzzwords and many smoke and mirrors.

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