Just bought a D4 from them. Shipping is a little slower than expected (I was under the impression it was express shipping, but it's ground), but aside from that it was a good experience. Their website is solid with some good information.
I’m the SEBO all the models they make you push a button in the brush roll will pop out, and of course, a plug-in is going to be twice as powerful as any cordless, and the fact it takes a bag makes for easy dirt disposal, and a lot cleaner air
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
I have tried out the Felix. Felix has the swivel head so it great for tight areas. The Dart doesn’t have the swivel head, but much less in price. Both clean very well. Only caveat is they both tip over easier than a conventional standup. But minor issue for how good they both are. I went with Sebo X7. Good vacuum but wouldn’t buy another. Looking at the Sebo D4 with the power head, but it’s very pricey.
You can’t go wrong with a Felix or Dart, you buy Sebo for life.
I went with the X7 because my house is mostly carpet. X7 a master at carpet. But it doesn’t sometimes snow plow when the automatic height goes too low. That can be adjusted by moving the handle up.
How do you like the D4? Do you find the D4 to be too cumbersome? Is that why you want an upright? The X7 does pick up cat and dog hair extremely well. X7 does not excel on hardwood floors. I have another vacuum for that. X7 does not have the swivel head like the Felix, but I don’t mind that.
X7 is a work horse and easy to maintain.
Sebo Dart would be high on my list. The feature list is trimmed down from the SEBO Felix. It has on/off versus variable speed control, the handle height is not adjustable and the power head does not twist/flex left and right. The cord is 30' and the brush roll can easily be removed and washed. The power head works well on bare floors and you can add the premium parquet. Commercial variants are available from Karcher and Windsor. Sebos are designed to be repaired and come with good warranty.
The x7 is a carpet only model, not ideal for stairs. The Dart is like the Felix but with several features missing: the airflow is not adjustable, the power head does not twist, and the handle height is not adjustable. The Felix and Dart can do stairs. I added the optional 9’ hose to make it easier to set my Felix down instead of carrying up each stair.
With Sebo I’ll just say, if one wants an upright, spend the extra and get the Felix over the Dart. I got a dart and have spent more than the difference on the parts that come with the Felix. For the time the vacuum will last, the difference is worth it.
Given you already understand that the stick vacs are pretty trash and are looking and corded bagged ones, you’re already over the major hurdle.
I’d personally suggest the SEBO Felix. It’s upright so it doesn’t take up as much space and does an excellent job. I’d definitely say spend the bit extra and get the Felix over the Dart.
I got a Dart thinking the savings would be worth the compromises but have ended up basically bought the parts from the Felix to turn it into one over time. Would’ve been cheaper to just get the nicer one in the first place. Especially the swivel head. Maneuvering it is a pain without that.
Also notable that depending on your carpet, you may need the soft bristle brush for it. The regular one was too stiff and got stuck in my carpet with how hard the vacuum sucks it down.
It’s definitely very repairable and does a fantastic job of cleaning. It also takes forever to fill the bag to the point it hurts the performance. It can get extremely full before any loss of suction.
I like to add, SEBO is another great option. One can be more available than the other depending on location. Big thing is bagged vacuums are just better. Everyone switching to bagless was just a straight downgrade.
It’s one of those but once cry once things. A Miele or SEBO will last much longer and do a better job than a cheaper option.
It pays for itself in not having to replace it in a couple years.
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