SEBO

Essential G4 Upright Vacuum

SEBO Essential G4 Upright Vacuum

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Sentiment score83% positive
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Last updated: Oct 15, 2026

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Reddit Iconactionvac-Box2165
5 months ago

Yes and easy to unclog if pine needles do it in

12 months ago

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

12 months ago

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

12 months ago

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

9 months ago

Windsor/Sebo as good as it gets, what is breaking?

Reddit IconAffectionate_Bus_884
12 months ago

The Essential G4. I figured if I’m trying to get 20 years out of it that the added electronics and motors for the height adjustment probably weren’t the best idea. I only have 2 carpet heights, each on their own floor so turning a knob isn’t a big deal.

Reddit IconDrunk_Panda_456
9 months ago

$400 is good, I think. Comes with a separate floor attachment which is great. This setup will work great on floors and carpet. It has the best filtration too, so your allergies will be better. I paid $400 for an X5 which is similar to the G4 without the floor attachment and that was good deal. So yours will be an even better deal. Just make sure to lay the machine down when using the hose with or without attachments. The brush roll on the machine doesn’t stop. It could scratch floors. The floor attachment doesn’t have a powered brush roll, so you are fine.

Reddit IconIra-Spencer
5 months ago

The G4 is an awesome machine and that is a good deal.

Reddit IconMedical_Surprise_98
9 months ago

First of all don't get the tenant, also wouldn't recommend the kirby's (although they're better than lots of bagless machines) because they're direct air and filtration is one layer. Sebo would be a good choice because they're clean air bagged hepa machines which are most ideal for an allergy sufferer like me. I literally use a Eureka Powerline bagged (lite speed style) with clean obsessed hepa bags and a regularly replaced hepa exhaust and allergies have been gone!

Reddit IconSlow_Neck_7513
8 months ago

Sebo Essential G4 has powerful suction and is very good on carpets. Be prepared to clean the brush roll regularly though, something that is easy to do with this model, since the brush roll is easy to remove without tools.

9 months ago

Corded, bagged cleaners are the most sanitary, easiest to maintain, most powerful and the longest lasting. Sebo is my favorite brand, and I prefer uprights, so I would suggest the Essential G4. I have an Essential G1 which has served me well for over 20 years and is still going strong.

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