Miele - Complete C3 Cat & Dog Series

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!

Have a Miele canister. Paid a fraction of the price for it when I found one at the thrift store that someone neglected to clean their pet hair out of - but outstanding vaccuum.

Dyson are an utter rip off. I sympathise completely with you. Used to own one and I felt I’d have to do two rounds of the house to get it clean. Go for a Miele, they are cheaper and significantly better.

I’ve always had a Dyson but recently I used a Miele and holy god they’re good!  Next one I buy will be a Miele for sure! 

A Miele be best, I have got almost a zero particle reading from a c3

And we all know that MIELE is the best at filtration

I have a Miele canister. Love it! We have a lot of hard surfaces (hard wood and tile). I got the extra large attachment for hard floors, but honestly the normal sized one it comes with would be sufficient.

Miele C3 is erg goed, en we hebben ook een Dreame robot stofzuiger.

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

Only clean my own house, now. Let me sing the praises of my Miele C3! It’s about 7 years old. It was used daily in its early life because my dog was a heavy shedder. Also had another toy pup and 2 cats. There was a period where I was only vacuuming every other day, since my shedder had passed. 2024 was a bust health wise, so vacuuming was sporadic. When I was capable. March this year, the vacuuming was kickstarted hard due to carpet beetles. The bedrooms are dismantled, furniture moved, and vacuumed thoroughly once a week. With normal vacuuming at least every other day, sometimes daily. We have another shedder and 3 cats now. The vacuum cleaner is going strong. We do take care of filters and regular maintenance. When this one dies, I will buy another. It is one of the 3 vital appliances of keeping a clean house for me. I cringed when DH pushed going with a more expensive vacuum cleaner. The beater bar attaching to the handle sold me. Makes cleaning stairs a breeze. It’s been worth every penny!

> Consumer store brands like Shark and Dyson will not last that long And when they break, they are often non repairable. They'll throw in features like capacitive touch buttons just so that there's a complicated bit of microelectronics in there, and the thing doesn't work without that without some major hack-ery. And they skimp on filtration, so even the parts that should last essentially forever like an impeller blade, bearings, and motors - they get destroyed way faster. Meanwhile a Miele? The bag alone does a better job filtering than the whole of any Dyson or Shark. Then it goes through a pre-filter, and then a HEPA or carbon filter. The inside of my C3 is basically spotless. I could eat out of it, and I've had it for 8 years, with two dogs.

Agree with the C3! We have a BMD and Husky and it’s been incredible.

I only use Miele. I use the bagged canister design for the whole house and for every mess. Even pet hair.

I have a Miele canister vac that's great for hardwoods and rugs. personally, I prefer it to a stick vacuum (I can use it in couch crevices/on any upholstery, etc), and it's going on 24 years strong.

Well,I did it. I walked into a vacuum cleaner store and repair shop just to see this Sebo upright people refer to. I had already ordered a Kenmore BU4050 based on reviews although I have never seen one. I've been through every vacuum type imaginable in the last - ahem - 40 years. Starting with Electrolux canister on glider rails, a family hand-me-down. Dirt Devil tiny little canister. Hoover upright, Sanitaire commercial upright, Miele stick vac with removable handheld dustbuster thing, Miele canister. Had a Dyson V5 for when the canister was too heavy to pull out. Shark Navigator Pet upright - nimble, easy to use, went under bed - I liked it for a long time but slider for floor type change got stuck and it all those plastic parts got a little rickety. I learned: While cordless is quick and easy, it's also weak suction. Sanitair upright cleaned well on carpet but no accessories. Dysons are pretty colored plastic but all marketing, hurts my wrist, went through 2 batteries, just top heavy, and poor suction. Miele corded stick vacuum had very strong suction but was too heavy and center of mass is midway up so awkward unless you are very strong and was not self standing. Miele canister is great but all those accessories take up a lot of space and I'm over moving canisters around and banging the wall. Bagless was good as a novelty but so messy - the vacuum itself attracted dust and emptying always led to some dust on me. So I wanted a bagged, corded, self-standing, upright that had a low center of gravity, was nimble, no too heavy, and could go under the bed. Even though the sales guy was enthusiastic and informative but not pushy, the Sebo Felix sold itself. I bought the Sebo Felix even though I wasn't going there to buy, just see it. It does every thing I want and is much quieter. 10 year warranty, locally serviced by "Onyx" dealer \[that's what they call official dealers\], give loaner vacs if it takes more than 3 days. The store has been there 26 years, first the father and now the son owns it. They repair every brand of vacuum but only sell Sebo, Miele, and some in-the-wall systems. When I think of all the money I've spend on vacuums .... The good ones were Electrolux, Miele, Sanitaire, and for a while the Shark impressed me. Now I hope the Sebo will be my last vacuum. $700 US, price goes up $200 on September 25 due to tariffs. Dealer said he's sold 17 of them this month from special orders I will return the Kenmore BU4050 unopened when it arrives.

Nicest home vacuum I’ve ever used was a Miele, but nothing compares to an industrial shop vac. This thing will suck up dust, hair and all of the contents of a 50L fish tank and not miss a beat. https://www.machineryhouse.com.au/v508

Miele !

Same it took me years. The amount of vacuums I bought in between that time (since I could only spend about $ 150) I could’ve gotten multiple mieles! I finally used after pay!!

if u are allergic or have allergic family members miele is the way to go. Every characteristic of sebo is better than miele, except the filtration. Filtration was the reason for me to pick up my miele c3 as well.

i use a steam vacuum(polti fav80) to mop my floors almost daily. U pour 0.5 litres of water, and i just mop everything with hot steam. After dry vacuuming with my miele ofc. But i dont vacuum everyday, like once in 4 days. But mopping everyday, cuz it literally takes 15 minutes to wipe the most common used surfaces. Usually it's bathrooms, doorway and kitchen. This routine significantly improved the allergy situation in our family.

Twenty seven years ago we purchased a Eureka canister that broke within a year. We ended up with a Miele. That thing still runs and I use it to clean my unfinished basement twice a year. My new Miele canister lives on my first floor for hardwood and my Sebo upright in s upstairs for carpeting. The Sebo is heavy but it’s a beast that will definitely outlive me. I now have two very cheap cordless vacuums that I use like Dustbusters. I’ve never understood why people buy that Dyson crap. There are complaints everywhere. There’s a difference between a company that spends money on engineering and quality and one that spend it on advertising. Dyson spends it on advertising. I’d vote for Miele everyday.

I’ve had my Miele for 10+ years and I haven’t had to replace anything…

I definitely like my Miele C3 better than any Dyson, but Dysons really are probably the best bagless you can buy, which is to say if you maintain them they will work pretty well for a long time.

I've had a Miele for 20 years. Would buy another if this one ever dies. One thing that sold me on paying the extra $s for it was the sound level. Even at full suction it is much quieter than any other vacuum I've heard, other than a built-in. Friend had a Dyson stick model and that sounded like jet engine revving up for take-off in comparison.

My Miele sucks and it blows too.

Miele is a great brand. Had mine a few years now to supplement the off brand roomba

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.

Congratulations and look forward to your follow up review after a whole house cleaning. Miele did a poor job assessing the US market for the Guard series. We get the same handle and hose as the previous models; not the new handle with controls released in Europe. They discontinued the SEB 236 power nozzle (LED light, lower profile), and only two models with a power nozzle. None of the Cat and Dog models have a power nozzle! The new Fiber TeQ All Floor attachment looks promising though and will probably be added to my C3's arsenal of tools.

I got a Miele right when my sister gave me a Dyson. Honestly, I like the Miele better.

Miele C3 cat and dog, I’ll never buy another

I bought a Miele Complete C3 in store on black Friday for $450 CAD included a 8 pack maintenance bag and filters. Was originally going to get the E1 Kombi for $449, but the salesman pushed me towards the Miele saying it was a better deal and better for people with allergies. Vacuumed whole house, and it is amazing. Had a Bissel PowerForce for over 10 years that finally started to lose suction and was leaving a lot behind. The Miele does almost as good as a canister my parents had from the 80s that was built like a tank, but is pretty much whisper quite by comparison. That thing lasted 30 years. I have zero carpets and a single rug. So didn't need a power head.

Get off of Amazon. You really can’t trust most of the reviews on any of their listings anyway. I’d recommend Miele. I watched my clean-freak ex MIL vacuum 1800sq feet 2x per day for three years on the same C3 canister vac without changing more than the bags … this was amazing and it’ll be my next vac purchase when I get a house big enough for more than my $20 used stick vac

If you can afford it a Miele will last you forever. Ours is about 20 years old and all we do is give it a good clean once a year and it works great. My only other tip is that we don't use it for the whole house in one go. We do a couple of rooms then let it cool a bit by moving stuff in the other rooms before vacuuming. I think that is what's saved it from burning out. But it could also be nonsense. Anyone who knows better I'd love to hear from you.

I saw the prices they are charging now. That's wild! I agree they are super expensive now. Guess when I bought mine they weren't as known or something because it was basically $200 with inflation factored in. I fully agree that spending over $1000 on a vacuum is crazy.

My mother bought 2 Miele C3 Cat and Dog vacs. They've been shit. Get dirty and hot very easily, lose suction, hard to clean. I'm surprised they get such a good rap. I got a shark strator XL or whatever it's called and it's been wonderful. So many little design choices to make it easy to pull apart and clean or get to tight spots or even just manage the cable as you're moving around the house. It even has different power settings and lights to indicate faults if you suck something up you shouldn't have. I heard they weren't great AFTER i bought one but it's been a joy to use copared to the just as expensive Miele that looks and performs like it was designed 20 years ago and not in a bulletproof way.

The canister is superior for vacuuming furniture, drapes, blinds and other things that accumulate dirt. I use the canister for actual cleaning & my stick for quick pickups. Go cheap with the stick & buy the Miele.

I ditched my Dyson Outsized for the Miele C3 Complete. I’ll use the Dyson for quick pickups but I have to increase suction to max to pick up cat litter.

I just received my Miele Complete C3 with the turbo head, hardwood floor head & powerhead. After using a Dyson, any Miele will outperform anything else. I can’t use a suction above level 3 and even the lowest was picking up cat litter & cat hair. I was completely amazed.

I just bought the C3 Complete. The suction is so powerful on the Miele vacuums that I can imagine needing the electrical spinning brush. I’ve been amazed picking up cat hair with the turbo head. I did buy the mini turbo head for furniture, but with a canister I’ve been using the full sized to clean furniture. It’s worked amazingly well. Don’t spent the $1,100. Get a model with the turbo brush head that uses suction, rather than power to spin the brush.

Not sure why he's included Miele in that list. The Miele C3 line is solid, could be good for your purposes, and go on sale sometimes.

We have a Dyson v15 cordless, it’s grand for a quick clean around. Ended up buying a Miele C3 (cat and dog) and find it brilliant, the suction is very strong on it and a like that there’s storage for the attachments. Haven’t had any scratching on my wood floors and I’ve had it nearly 2 years now

My ex didn't like dragging around the canister vacuum I bought in 2005 and would buy a new Dyson or Shark stick vac every year. My Miele outlasted my marriage 💃🏽

My Miele canister vac is 20 years old this year!

Miele is the best — I’ve had one for about 17 years and I don’t see it dying anytime soon.

Miele. No hesitation.

Same situation, could not be convinced a Miele would be 4x+ better at 4-8x the price. Eventually got to try a c3 though and I'd concede that it sucks hard and probably filters better but the free accessories and the extra front lift roller on the model I got are a better value.

Best vacuum I’ve ever owned. Have Dysons too. Miele C3 worth every penny. Once you commit and use it and see how great it is, there’s nk turning back.

Anecdotally I have a miele and a Dyson and it's not even close, the miele is a powerhouse and the Dyson definitely lost power over time. Actually I take it back. We tossed the Dyson. Miele is still going strong after 15 years.

Vacuum repair man who was an authorized Miele shop (amongst other brands) told me that Miele had the best reliability. I’ve had one for about a decade at this point and it’s great.

I have two Miele. I don’t need to upgrade. I hope I never need to replace them either.

I heart my Miele canisters too. I really do.

I love my Miele canisters. They are not heavy like those old Electrolux that never died.

I have mine on a long enough extension cord that it can cover the entire first floor without unplugging. I suppose an upright would be easier but these canisters do such a good job. I vacuum the kitchen and bathrooms even. I bought them from eBay. I have no idea why anybody would sell a vacuum that works perfectly but they do.

MIELE Been going strong for over 10 years

When you've used a proper Miele or Sebo plug in vacuum you know how shitty the suction on the Dyson is.

I own a C3 and a Dyson V12. While is does work it isn't good at all. It does basic maintenance cleans and not much else.

Totally feel this. Miele = beast mode suction, but stick = grab and go. Keep both! Miele for deep cleans, stick for daily chaos 👌

Miele C1 or C3 canister. Way more power, built to last, eats pet hair. Game changer for rugs.

Yes, I also voted Miele. It’s has solid performance.

Usually a Henry or miele and you can't go wrong with those immo

I'm kinda surprised dyson is up top. I got a miele 6 years ago and it's going strong. Love this thing, best vac i've ad.

> Every part is replaceable. If you can ever get them to ship you the parts. I had a Dyson recently that I ended up just giving away via curb alert because a simple part near the roller just up and broke one day. We called, emailed, and got confirmation that we would get a replacement part via warranty...and they never sent it. We called + emailed again; still no part. After a third time we just said fuck it and got a Miele. More expensive but we can get parts for it easily if it breaks just driving to a local store.

I use a Miele, it's lasted me years with two corgis. Still going strong. I clean it and change filters frequently.

I am using Miele C3. And it's good. Pros: Good operating radius Telescopic suction arm Attachments are always handy Easy to drag/push while vacuuming I bought it a couple of months back so can't comment on suction power. However, it's a bagged vacuum so that shouldn't be a problem.

Hardwood floors here. Dyson upright lasted... 9 years, I just looked up when we bought it. It just failed, and it basically outlasted our cats. I was using it a few times a week, sometimes quite heavy use. It's the ball one, animal something. I used it to vacuum up stray litter - I'd fill the receptacle area twice in a single vacuum, 11 litter boxes in one area, 3 in another, so lots of litter got scattered on the floor. Most of our house is hardwood or tile or whatever, not a lot of carpet. Warning - it pulls in so hard that it doesn't move on carpet, except commercial welcome mat type stuff which we have under the litter boxes. What was nice about the Dyson was that I could leave the vacuum at the bottom of the stairs and do the entire stairs with the narrow nozzle because the hose tube thing was so long. Also no bags. Was a bit noisy, and heavy to lug around. We only had to wash it out every now and then. Seems like motor burnt out, or something. We have a Miele canister now, but I haven't had to deal with 8 cats worth of hair, just 1. We got it with the single use bags but got a reusable one, and I've emptied it twice now (from one vacuuming of litter and such). It's very quiet - I often turn it off by accident when it's running - and lightweight. 2 filters and 1 bag, so lots of stuff to replace on a regular basis. It was so quiet I was worried it wouldn't work well, but I've been pleasantly surprised with it. It's on par with the Dyson. Hate the Shark. Used it at work (almost 5 years), virtually useless, and we don't have cats there (lol). Two locations, 4 vacuums. They just don't pull up stuff, don't do anything. They were rated really good by Consumer Reports, but my experience with them was extremely poor. Two failed at the places where I worked, so I ordered 2 more, hoping that the bad ones were just one offs. I'd have to run over the same bit of leaf or whatever a few times to pick it up. I overhauled them etc but no better. New ones that I got for the store (I bought one for one location, then another for the other), same experience. I told the store management not to order them, to find something else. Had bagless Bissels. They burned out after about 5-6 months. I worked for a while at a place that sold them so I bought them somewhat regularly. Felt like a waste of materials and landfill so went for the Dyson after going through maybe 6-8 Bissels. Normally I'm a "buy it once the right way" kind of person, but for some reason I went through a zillion Bissels. The Dyson was a "buy it once the right way" and I hope the Miele is too.

The answer is always Miele or Sebo

My kids asthma would flare up when using our old Shark. We got a Miele and don’t have any problems when using it with the house closed up.

Have you tried washing or replacing the filter? We actually went from a Miele for pets to a Dyson and it's miles better. Have had it for a few years now and the suction hasn't really gone down at all. We just rinse the filter every couple of weeks, it's amazing how much crap comes out. Takes forever to dry properly though. With regards to scratching the floors I think it's just a case of making sure to use the right attachment and position on the brushes?

The only truly good vacuum is Miele. Dyson vacuums are overpriced garbage.

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

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.

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.

With carpets and pets, you'd likely want an actual electric nozzle, which none of these vacuum combos have.  The turbobrush is the next best thing which comes with the Costco multi surface and the Carpet and Pet model.  Beware that it is merely an air powered rotating brush and will require frequent upkeep to remove hair and doesn't have any adjustments for pile height.  You will be switching heads between hard flooring and carpet.   If you have the means to go for an electric nozzle, like the C3 Cat and Dog, that would be my suggestion, although they come at a premium over suction only models like the ones you picked.   The turbobrush is a compromise for households with occasional rugs and low pile carpets but when you add pets to the equation, the electric power brush the best option for extracting hair out of carpets.

PS i also have Miele and it's not any better

Re: upright vs canister. I can’t say much more than old man has already said. But imo your best option is to find a local Miele/Sebo dealer and take a dart/felix/k3 and a Miele C1 cat and dog for a test drive to see if *you* prefer an upright or a canister. there is no right answer, it’s purely personal preference. For me, I prefer a canister. (Miele C3) It’s lights out on hard flooring vs an upright (sans Felix) IMO. But admittedly there is a learning curve for carpet because the motor doesn’t glide along as easy. What helped me get used to the canister was vacuuming *IN* to the room. Rather than backing out of it like so many do with an upright. I’m a total convert to canisters now, they’re very light in the hand, maneuverable and easy for above floor cleaning. The Felix is a good in-between. It has a hard floor attachment but is still an upright form factor.

Pros: Filtration: my allergies are basically gone after switching from bagless. This was worth the price of admission alone. Lifespan: My C3 is almost a decade old and performs as it did on day 1 with only 1 (common) issue with the wand collapsing. I was burning through vacuums every 2 years and wasting a ton of money (and resources tbh) on vacuums. So this was a big selling point for me. Maneuverability: a canister form factor is way more versatile IMO than an upright. The wand makes it easy to get in to nooks and crannies that an upright just can’t. Not to mention the above floor cleaning ability. I’d also check out a Sebo k3 or e3. They’re every bit as good (arguably better) than a Miele and have a much longer warranty. Cons: Cost. That’s it. But if you buy a $1k vacuum and it lasts 20+ years, is it really *that* expensive? (Only buy genuine bags if you want it to last that long - don’t cheap out and get 3rd party bags)

Miele, Sebo or Lindhaus. Check out r/vacuumcleaners

What pile is the carpet? As long as it’s not shag You could do a Miele C1 pure suction with the accessory turbo hand tool for the stairs. The Miele is light enough where you can carry the motor in one hand and the wand in the other hand. I do it all the time with my C3.

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

None. That Miele is great but only for hard flooring. The shark and Dyson are junk. If you can stretch to ~$400 a Sebo dart is excellent and on sale until Tuesday I believe at your local Sebo dealer. If not, Kenmore 600 series pop and go

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

IMO ditch your cordless requirement at least for your primary vacuum. If you want something that is long lasting, doesn’t clog and is good will allergies you’ll definitely need something corded and bagged. Cordless and bagless vacuums are a sad joke masquerading as a vacuum. Grab a Sebo k3 or Miele C3 Cat and Dog for your main weekly deep clean vacuum. Then grab a cordless stick for quick daily messes. (Bissell airram or lg a9) The Miele and Sebo have an expected life of ~20 years. So imo it’s worth the price of admission. You could also look at a Kenmore 600 series pop and go + a cordless stick as well.

The old ones yes do last more than a couple years. However, New sharks are an absolute joke. Disposable. A well built machine likely won’t have any issues in the first place, but if they do it’s easily repaired. For example I’ve had my Miele C3 for almost a decade and have had 0 issues with it. It will likely last another decade or longer before I give it to my kids or family. What’s your budget and flooring like?

If you like an upright, stick with an upright. It’s really personal preference - there is no right or wrong answer. But IMO canisters do have some pros that uprights don’t. Canister pros: 1) Better suited for 50:50 or mostly hard flooring. Canisters come with a “straight suction” floor attachment that is ideal for hard flooring (no brushroll) which is what you want. A dedicated tool for the flooring you’re trying to clean. Most uprights don’t have this (sans for a Sebo Felix) uprights make use of an electric powerhead on hard flooring which isn’t ideal - even if it’s shut off and on the hard floor setting. 2) Much lighter in the hand: the motor glides along behind you, so you’re only really holding ~3-5lbs in your hand. Lighter than most cordless sticks! 3) Above floor cleaning: drapes, ceilings, trim, cabinets etc. Many uprights have hoses etc. but it’s just not the same 4) IMO more maneuverable under furniture, in tight corners and in stairs Cons: 1) Learning curve: to some people, it can feel like it’s a “ball and chain” and they trip over the hose and motor. IMO this can be mitigated if you learn to vacuum *in* to rooms rather than backing out of them like a lot of us do with uprights Personally I was an upright fan until I got my Miele C3, it took a few uses. But now I can’t go back to an upright. They feel so heavy and bulky in comparison (IMO, YMMV). Do you have a local vacuum store that sells Miele or Sebo? Stop in and take a Sebo dart, Felix, k3 or e3. Or a Miele C1 cat and dog, C3 Excellence or C3 cat and dog for a test drive to see which you prefer.

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

This is the answer! You can still get a Miele for only hard flooring.

It’s difficult because we’ve been programmed with marketing dollars that a “vacuum” = cordless stick. Which is not the case! If you want something decent, you’ll need something *corded and bagged*. Miele Classic C1, Complete C3, Sebo k1, Henry Xtra. These are all very light in the hand (lighter than a stick) since the motor glides along behind you. Also - All of the brands above also sell an additional turbo brush meant for pet hair on furniture, I’d look at that accessory too!

Agree with J3ttf! The Miele is a worthy splurge!

Used to sell electronics and I can say without a doubt you made the right choice going for Miele over Dyson. Dyson are dreadful for the price they are and the build quality is shocking. Miele are one of the few brands I can say are worth the extra few quid you'll pay. There is a hard floor head you can get for the Miele, not sure if it comes as standard but it will stop any damage to your hardwood floors.

Miele, and that's after trying a lot of them. We use Henry at work and it'll keep sucking all day, but not with the same force as the Miele.

I had a dyson ball that lasted 6 years with good maintenance. Can’t be too mad about that i guess. Spent $1000 on a miele c3 so if i don’t get a decade out of it, then i blame this sub.

Any Miele will deal with fur, the cat dog is just a power head and their air clean filter which has carbon which helps with the animal smell. Otherwise, the C3 Kona (comes with HEPA filter instead of carbon filter) will be just fine for you. The C3 has a complete sealed system which is better than C1 if you have issues with allergies. Also, remember, you buy a Miele or Sebo…you’ll never buy a vacuum again. Any Miele is good though and most importantly, lightweight!

The C3, for sure. If you can, find yourself a Marin. The powerhead with light on it is amazing.

We got a Dyson and it turned out to be a load of rubbish. Style and marketing over substance. You want a decent hoover then forget about cordless. Get a Miele. German brand. Exceptional.

I have a Miele C3 cat and dog, great bit of kit. Highly recommend.

miele complete c3! други марки дори не бих гледал повече. Само Miele 😁

Exactly what I was going to say, I have a Miele C3 we use for deep cleans and full house cleaning, plus an Electrolux ergorapido stick that’s used for spot cleaning and quick pickups

[Miele C3](https://www.mieleusa.com/product/10014520/canister-vacuum-cleaners-complete-c3-cat-and-dog-powerline-sgee0-lotus-white) It's worth the price.

Unless it's a Miele

Ik heb de cat & dog versie (want die is mooi rood) en de roterende opzetstuk twv 80 bij Miele is echt een verademing op tapijt. Opzet stukjes onder de motorkap en stofzakken zijn super.

Going off your requirements including 80% carpet 20% hard floors, 2 cats, reliable and easy to repair: you’re looking at $550+. So Sebo Dart or Felix if you want an upright or Miele canister.

I like the Miele. We have a lot of dust and pets. Blowing out the filters with pressurised air makes a huge difference.

My Miele is 25 years old and I just use it for cars now, the Shark upright handles Border Collie hair so much better. I don't know any Dyson owners who have had one last for 10 years.

Unfortunately, I’ve only had mine for about 5 years because I didn’t know about them. IF this thing ever dies, I won’t go anywhere else.

Buy a Miele. You’re welcome.

Miele. Easy to repair, high quality.

I can't recommend one, but I can say that my Dyson stick vac, besides not sucking well, makes an insanely loud screaming sound, whereas the Miele C3 I just bought to use instead, is much quieter, particularly on the lower settings (where it still creates more suction than the Dyson). Oh and it filters the exhaust air better. Something to consider with a baby..

My wife and I picked up a C3 two weeks ago in Canada and the power head is not that loud. Loudest part of the vacuum yes, but not as loud as our old Dyson.

I concur. Got a C3 around a month or so ago and that thing is a horse. It wants to lift the rugs off the floor and has pulled out dust from places that haven't been cleaned in a while.

Miele is geweldig. 24 jaar geleden de cat&dog gekocht, en die doet het nog steeds super. Elke dag gebruikt, 1xonderdeel vervangen.

Kijk voor een tweedehandse Miele cat&dog.

We have the Miele C3 it's a brilliant yoke for hair and carpets. Buying it I was a bit hesitant looking at the old school corded and bagged, but haven't looked back in 6 years. Do you use pressurised air like the spray can you'd use to clean a computer keyboard?

Miele. Don't need the super duper pet model. We have 3 dogs and a standard Miele canister model handles it all easily.

Miele is a premium brand for sure, but the price difference is well justified. I have C3 Complete, carpet, cats, and that thing sucks hard (the good kind of suck). Have only had it for a few years and so far so good in terms of reliability, but optimistic about it. That said, I previously had a Dyson DC-series upright - had it for 8 years with no problems. It was still alive, I just had to get rid of it because I was moving and couldn't take it with me. So I guess even on "lesser" brands you could get lucky. But through my childhood, my parents kept buying Hoovers and Dirt Devils and GEs and all kinds of "walmart specials" and I feel like we had a new vac every 2 years or so because the old one would just crap out. So I am definitely traumatized enough to consider it very frugal to be buying a more "premium" suck machine.

When I bought my newest vacuum, I went to Consumer Reports. I use them for so many things! They recommended my microwave that has been working for 21 years… Anyway, I used them recently (a year or so ago) for vacuums, their top rated one was a Miele canister model. I’ve only ever used upright models, but I splurged (horrifically expensive) and I’m completely amazed. I’m addicted to vacuuming now. I will have this vacuum for the rest of my life. You can also ask for recommendations on r/buyitforlife.

just buy a miele for like 200-300?

idk where youd drawn the line between low and tall but my miele c3 works great on all the rugs we have

Sebo is arguably the best then Miele. Full stop

I replaced an old Dyson DC21 with the C3, and I'll tell you, the Miele canister is way easier to drag around than the heavy clunky old Dyson ever was.

I replaced an old Dyson DC21 with the C3, and I'll tell you, the Miele canister is way easier to drag around than the heavy clunky old Dyson ever was.

I would have said the same but my C3 of 3.5 years had the motor stop. Currys offered €75 as way of compensation. I bought a Bosch that has a 10 year motor warranty

We had a Miele and it’s quiet enough that our dog wouldn’t bother with it. It also has a multi-stage HEPA filter and the canister, although small, lasts a bit. It’s a solid vacuum. Slightly annoying to store and pretty expensive for the bags and filters, but if cost isn’t a factor, it’s good for children, pets, and maintaining a cleaner air environment.

Miele is 100% worth it.

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.

Seconding Miele.  It's bloody amazing, it's durable. Will last you decades.  Even my friend who is a professional cleaner says Miele is the very best. She finds Henry hoovers very basic and barely good enough in comparison to a cheapest contemporary Miele. Personally I also worked with many different vacuums too and I despise Dyson. Absolute garbage that's waaaaay too expensive for a pile of crap it is. I own Miele too. If it somehow breaks beyond reasonable repair I'll buy another one.

I have 2 Mieles- 1 upstairs and 1 downstairs! I’d also recommend getting an easy cordless stick vacuum for daily quick sweeps of the perimeter to get all the fur tumbleweeds.

Have a Miele 15 yrs and it’s brilliant.

Miele. Great suction, versatile, bags close up well so you’re not spilling dirt trying to empty it, easy to disassemble to pull fur out when it gets stuck. Lasts forever, I think the one I have is around 25 years old.

We have Dyson, Miele and Henry. Dyson cordless is the best for daily convenience but not so good for a deep clean and it's quite high maintenance with all the charging, emptying, filter washing, getting hair off the brushes etc. Miele is solid and the suction is bonkers but I wouldn't use it for building work etc as I want to keep it nice. Henry is the work horse for cleaning the log burner, mud, brick, sick. You can chuck anything at him but he falls over a lot.

About a decade with our Miele C3 here, and I'm still not sure it was worth it. Sure it seems reliable, but the previous bagless Bissell lasted 10+ years too and it cost a fraction of the Miele - which *still* eats money with the requisite bag replacements. I also agree with your other comments - the canister is so godawful at maneuvering around corridors/corners, and will flip upside down if given half a chance. The cord is just slightly too short (a problem I've never had with any previous vacuum until this machine), and the plug heats up so much it feels like it's going to melt. My C3 is not the pet specific version, but its regular floorhead is a goddamn magnet for animal hair and requires multiple cleanings per use. So annoying.

You won't go wrong with a Miele

I had a Miele vacuum for a few years when I lived in an apartment with hardwood and very low-pile carpets. We then began having a problem with dust mite bites, so I decided to switch up to what I thought was just an overhyped machine, a Dyson. I first vacuumed with the Miele then right after that with the Dyson and the Dyson picked up a TON of dust/dirt, etc. (probably mites too) that the Miele didn't get. After I tossed the Miele, we never had issues with mites again, and without changing vacuuming habits or frequency. There may be other, cheaper options than Dyson, but I wanted to throw in this comment about my experience with the Miele vacuum--not impressed.

We had 4 Dyson and couple other ones! Now we got Miele and tineco vacuum and vet mop! My kids use them daily sometimes couple of times!😅🤣🤣

I have a CXT vacuum at home. I originally bought it as a way to trick my toddler into helping me clean, but I've found that it's great as a quick, convenient cleaning tool. However, it doesn't really suffice on its own. I keep a Miele canister for serious cleaning jobs and have robot vacuuming running daily as well. I also have mostly hardwood flooring and low pile rugs - heavier carpeting would also not be good for the Makita. It has its place in the right ecosystem.

Get a used v10. I have one for daily cleanups and lug out the Miele c3 for deep cleans. Used v10 are fairly cheap, under $150 and replacement batteries are $40 on amazon.

Have the Miele C3 and it’s a joy to vacuum every time I do

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.

Miele or anything but Dyson basically

I’m in the Miele C3 crowd. Unrivalled against Henry / Dyson V15.

Here to validate you. Vac people are kinda dicks. Have had a refurbished Dyson v7 for a decade. Never cleaned nor changed a filter. Still sucks up dirt. Believed the hype and bought a Miele. I hate it. Canisters are dumb. I’m not a 50’s housewife who has all day to strategize chores by floor, nor a STEM purist invested in calibrated floor heights. Get a stick that sucks and charges for $250. Flourish.

Over engineered and complicated, an absolute pig to work on as well. Miele for premium brand is much better or Numatic for budget (imo anyway)

Miele C3 with the extra wide upholstery attachment without the roller. Set it on the highest suction, go slow. No shoes on the rug!

Sharks are GENERALLY unfixable. I don't think they're necessarily THE WORST for the money, but theyre certainly not made tp last. I happen tp have a corded Shark Rocket at my office. Its fantastic. It's also made by a contract manufacturer for Shark and as a result, was a pain in the ass when I bought it and needed it fixed under warranty. Shark ended up sending me a new vacuum instead of fixing what I sent them. Meanwhile... my Miele C3 Cat and Dog has been a workhorse for the last 8 years. I've had it serviced once. If I need a major repair, almost all vacuum places can fix it or refer me quickly to a place that can. Miele also has its own competent repair network. For me, fixability/durability is very worth paying a little extra. Buy once, cry once, you know? The Miele C3 is a HEPA vacuum with multiple filters. I have allergies. The C3 has been life-changing (less sneezing). I can't get that level of clean from Shark at home. Consumer Reports ... they're reviewing products in the current calendar/model year. Brands like Miele or Sebo or Henry... don't churn out new products quickly. They sell a couple really fantastic goods, with new models when necessary. I'm curious what their selection method for comparison was for this list.

I have long hair. Having long hair, and being lazy here's my best tips: Slightly change how you vacuum: Use the hose/crevice attachment for most of the hair that floats in the corners, not the brush roller (carpet attachment) FIRST. THEN, use the carpet brush. This reduces the amount of long hairs that NEED to be removed with the brush roller. This limits the number of possible tangled in your carpet brush. Secondly... specific to people with long hair... get a vacuum with an easy to clean carpet brush roller. I have a Miele. There's an indented line along the carpet brush where you can run a utility knife and cut through any hair that's gotten tangled extremely quickly and easily. I need to do this once every couple months. Two quick slashes and I'm done without having to remove parts. (Same for Sebo) Many vacuums aren't great at managing long hair by default. A few brands have gimmicky "long-hair-defense" bullshit attachments/features... they are UTTER BULLSHIT. Utterly useless, hard pass. If you see similar phrasing on packaging, just grab your wallet and move along.

I have a Miele C3. I bought at a STUPID good value because I bought gently used and got a TON of attachments with it from the seller. I’ve also bought several of my own attachments…. For that rug.. Miele has something called a Velvet Roller brush floor attachment. It’s technically for hard floors, but I have a similar texture sisal rug and cats. I use the Velvet roller on the rug, on a low to moderate suction. It works really well to get the fur off without beating up the rug with the brush roller. The Velvet roller is meant for hard floors, to polish while vacuuming, but it works well at a low suction on finicky carpets and rugs with unusual texture.

I've a Miele Cat & Dog hair, think it's a C3 also, but highly recommend

I’m in the Miele camp. Mine is about 10 years old and still going strong. I’ve had to replace parts over the years but that comes with the territory. All of my clients have hard flooring and some rugs scattered throughout, so the canister works well for me. I just have the carpet attachment that runs on the suction from the vac, and it’s fine. I’m not dealing with heavy pet hair however. They also have models that feature an electric powered carpet head but those start to get very pricey. I rarely have to mess with the canister. Miele is a different kind, it’s designed much better than “normal” ones that drive me nuts. The attachments are easy to access and change out, and I can literally do ceiling to floor maintenance with them. Cobwebs in the corner? It can reach. Need to dust top of the door trim and baseboards? Easy peasy. And I’m short, only 5’3”. I do not understand how yall use an upright for whole house cleaning. Every one I’ve ever used, I had to fight the terrible little scrunched up hose they usually have, trying to drag the vac and use the hose at the same time is a nightmare. And it just doesn’t reach well. I prefer a vac over hand dusting so I will stick with what works. With the Miele I can do the lampshades, all the window trim, you name it. Good luck!

Miele Without a doubt. The urge to get cordless is strong but they are NOT as good as the plug ones .....

I’ve had a Dyson. I’ve had a Hoover. I’ve tried a robot vacuum (although I admittedly should have got a better one of these). Hands down though, the best is the Miele Pet Pro. The power of that thing is unmatched. I wouldn’t buy anything else when it comes to heeler hair.

I would look at a Miele canister/barrel style vacuum, the C3 range is my favorite, with the parquet twister hard floor brush. Possibly the best hard floor vacuum attachment I've ever used. It has openings all around to pull in debris, and the bristles gently dust the floor as you vacuum. The bristles are very soft and gentle, and it has no motorized spinning bars or hard wheels on the head to tangle with hair or possibly scrape. And it's simple to clean, just run the end of the hose across the brushes a few times to pull off any stuck lint. The barrel part of the vacuum itself has rubberized wheels which won't mar or scratch. And you should be able to find a model with an air driven turbo brush for the carpets in addition to the parquet twister head. If not, those accessories can be bought as an ad-on. Not familiar with the specific models avaliable there, but any of the (preferably bagged) models with the parquet twister and the turboteq would be an excellent combo for you.

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.

Miele is just embarrassingly better than everything else.

Popular doesn't mean good. It means lots of marketing. As someone who owns a v10 and a Miele c3 complete, the Dyson is a toy

When we bought a multi level house and had pets and small children around we wanted to "upgrade" as well. Any with a Dyson stick as they seemed to be good. We loved the portability over the old hover and thought it was great. After a few years it started to show the truth. Crumbs would fall back down the tube. Multiple passes over items would still leave them on the ground. We when went as far a getting the old Hoover back out and realized just how much the Dyson missed. That lead me down the rabbit hole of what is actually good. Ended up with Miele, it's remarkable how well it performs.

My cleaner encouraged me to get one when he started, after showing me that my current upright wasn't working well. I personally prefer an upright but I did get the Meile

They also stink if you have pets. Like literally. I wish I knew that bagless is definitely not better. We finally got a Miele and I love it. When the dog smell starts I know it’s time to change the bag (if it wasn’t full already) and then no more dog smell!

Miele. Ours has different speeds and the top 3 speeds pull the carpet up without much effort at all. The lowest speed is quiet enough for me to do some late night hoovering without bothering the neighbors. I had a Shark but it started to sound like a fighter jet.

I found a used Miele canister on Facebook marketplace, and that thing is awesome. It does require bags (I don’t mind, better for my allergies and I can get generic ones via Amazon). Bonus, it’s a nice enough vacuum that when if it breaks in the future, it can be repaired.

Hier nog een fan. Alleen geen fan van de roterende borstel, maar dat kan zijn omdat ik langharige katten heb; de haren slaan erom heen en zijn lastig te verwijderen. Het langd snoer is echt geweldig.

I just purchased a miele C3 and love it. However you want an upright, so I have no recommendations in that category.  However, I did watch this gentleman’s youtube channel for about 2 weeks before settling in on the C3. I’d recommend watching some of his videos. https://youtube.com/@performancereviews I have zero affiliation with him, or his channel. I just thought he did a great job explaining things. 

The best Miele you can afford

I have an LG cordless which is great for spot cleans, but the Miele comes out for the big cleans, the amount of dust it can get out carpets is impressive. I have a bagless one I bought in 2015 and apart for some dings it's still running well.

Miele’s is really good, but stick wins for speed and convenience. Honestly, keep both. I think you can use them for different purposes

Miele C3 Cat & Dog. It's built like a tank, sucks like a champ, and will outlive your next two Dysons. Trust 🙌

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.

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

I went from a cheapie bagless upright to a Miele C3; it’s a world of difference! I don’t think I’ll ever go back to a bagless ever again lol

Favourites - Miele C3, certain early Dyson uprights (DC07, DC14 and DC15) Least favourites - current Dyson models, all Shark models ever, any Hoover brand sold by AusVac/Godfreys/VacDirect Australia

You’d be surprised… I had a bagless upright before my Miele C3, and the Miele is actually easier to use on my carpets for some reason

I grew up with a DC15, which is basically just a DC14 with the first “ball” steering system It was a ripper of a vacuum, I ended up with it eventually; my family got maybe 15 years in total out of this vac? I replaced it with a new Dyson upright and I’ve never fucking hated a vacuum cleaner so much in my life! I have a Miele now

I used my Black & Decker PowerSeries+ cordless stick vac to clean up some dust and dirt leftover from having a new air conditioner installed; I probably shouldn’t have, but I wasn’t going to ruin my 4 month old Miele C3 to do it either! Decided to give it a proper wash, as this would the first time I’ve ever done it for this particular vacuum; a cup of laundry detergent in a laundry trough of warm water, leave to soak for a little bit, rinse off then dry outside for at least a few days (I have a fishnet-style grocery bag I put them in to hang them on the clothesline) It took me back to owning a corded bagless upright, where I was constantly doing this just to maintain any sort of suction! Made me remember the biggest reason why I bought a bagged vacuum in the first place.

dw, it’s not the main vacuum; got a Miele C3 for that (didn’t want to risk ruining the “big” vacuum with ultra-fine construction dust)

Is er maar 1 die altijd goed, stevig en betrouwbaar is. Miele C3 (oudere modellen ook goed). Edit: Sorry zag je budget niet. Rowenta heeft normaal gesproken goeie binnen je budget!

For the main one, Miele. They are unreal. The light one and the robovac doesn’t have to be anything insane. The eufy robovacs for about 150 are fine. Honestly if you are just using the hand one for light work. A cheap one in power city or somewhere like that is all you need.

Miele! We have 9 cats and a dog.

My Miele C3 fails to vacuum newfie hair from carpets but my Dyson v15 manages it perfectly! Even from fluffy and sisal rugs. With both the Total and pet hair attachments.

Dyson v15 detect with both fluffy and total attachments! This is what I have and really love to use. I also have a Miele C3 which is an acceptable vacuum in this group, but I really only like to use the Dyson v15. The Dyson even vacuums all the newfoundland dog hairs from sisal carpets which Miele miserably fails to do. As a bonus I like to vacuum dust and crap from sofas and tabletops and ceilings etc. which I would never do with Miele. So I recommend you go for v15. I have older Dyson models as well and cannot recommend those.

Miele C3 for a weekly vacuuming, Bissell Crosswave to followup on hardfloor and area rugs/carpets (removes hair and sand/dirt extremely well) and a Dyson v15 for daily maintenance.

I love my Miele! I inherited a while back that was made in the mid-90s. It finally died last year and I was a bit devastated when I couldn’t find any replacement parts for a reasonable price. I bought a brand new one from the local vacuum store and I’m so happy with it. The vacuum store also gave me an additional warranty on it plus a couple other accessory nozzles. The new vacuum has the same amazing quality, plus a few more bells and whistles compared to my old one. They are expensive vacuums but they are well worth it given their effectiveness and longevity.

100%. It's a pull along but it's very light and the best I've ever used.

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

Miele C3 cat & dog is what you want. Not cordless but hey.

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 see the appeal of a stick. I have a V15. It’s about 3 yrs old. It’s primary role is for in-between cleans, small messes. Touch-ups. But, if I am going to vac our main living areas or the entire house, I can get the job done a lot faster with my Miele. If I am going to deep clean the carpet, I don’t pre-vac with my V15. I use my Kirby. If I am going to detail a vehicle, Miele. If I am going to use attachments for deep cleaning, Miele.

I am much more of an upright kind of guy simply because I get frustrated - very quickly - with the extra effort inherently involved with canisters, but I still use a Miele C3 as a daily machine specifically because it is the vacuum that requires the littlest effort to use and frustrates me the least. The C3’s electric hose is exclusive to it, and it doesn’t get tangled. It might be worth looking into if you value ease of use. They are a pleasure to use. I bought one for its foot levers (no bending over required), sealedH13 HEPA, power nozzle, and its quietness. They weren’t as expensive back then, but I’d buy it again. They aren’t perfect but I don’t know if a vacuum that is perfect. Aerus canisters are overall good machines but the entry level and mid level models are not sealed systems, and I don’t think the entry-level version has an exhaust filter at all. I could be wrong. I also like having adjustable carpet height, and foot levers. Some Miele C3 models had issues with an electrical connector but it was a manufacturing error. I think the Sebo canisters are capable of last even longer than the C3, but again like foot levers and value ease-of-use.

Well I’m only basing the 110” on my Miele because out of all the vacs I’ve used to detail cars with, it has been the best. It’s listed to have 111” of waterlift, and it has a strong pull when detailing vehicles with it. I’ve used machines that I thought had higher cfm, but didn’t perform as well. Maybe my assumption isn’t correct. Maybe they had less CFM at the hose than the Miele but I would think it would be higher. The Kirby Avalir, for example, I would think has more airflow at the hose than my Miele but it really doesn’t do very well in detail jobs. I have only found 2 vacuums with higher suction figures than my Miele C3 > the Aerus Guardian Platinum and the blue Perfect C105. They weren’t significantly higher in suction but it’s something I noted.

Sebo has incredible customer service in my experience. Lenny, the corporate technician, had me ship him my Sebo X4 directly to him. He covered shipping, parts, and labor - even knowing I bought it on eBay. Granted the eBay seller was a retiring Sebo dealer who had one X4 left, in stock. Most companies would automatically disqualify it because it wasn’t purchased directly from the dealer itself. I told Lenny this, and he said as long as I could verify it was coming from the original dealer who purchased it from Sebo, that he would honor the warranty. He fixed it. $0 out of pocket except for the time, energy, gas, masking tape, etc I used packing it and taking it to the UPS store. Lenny had sent me a shipping label. I also appreciated that when I called, I spoke to someone I could hear (good reception), understand (linguistically), and made the experience very personal - not the typical over seas call center experience common in today’s world. It was impressive. I still prefer my Miele C3 as far as canister vacs are concerned, but Miele’s customer service line is hit and miss.

For under $1,000, Miele C3 Cat&Dog. I got mine for $899 on sale. I chose the C3 for similar reasons. Lots of carpet AND hard flooring, plus pets, a baby. I researched and compared the suction and airflow ratings of different vacs and the C3 had the highest overall. I’d compare those numbers. It also had the best filtration performance. Most vacs have lower grade of HEPA but Miele uses H13 - H14 HEPA filtration, and the C3 is completely sealed. You can opt for a lower grade of Miele filtration to save money, but having the H13+ HEPA made a noticeable difference. I’d also consider a Sebo K3 or E3 canister. They don’t filter as well and don’t have as much power, but the power they do have is still pretty high. If I were vacuuming frequently, I wouldn’t want to use the Sebo canisters because the Miele power nozzle has a foot lever to pull the wand out with, foot lever for adjusting carpet height, and the hose is a lot more comfortable to use. It doesn’t get tangled the way my Sebo canister hoses did. The K3 model has a different hose, though, and all Sebo canisters with power nozzles have adjustable suction control on the handle. On the Miele models, the suction control buttons are on the motor unit and can be operated with the foot, but I tend to reach down to adjust the suction. Amazon Prime has sales on them pretty often. However, Miele just came out with an all-new lineup of bagged canisters with a few key improvements that are worth going for. To me, the Miele seemed to clean the carpet a little faster because the power nozzle is more aggressive plus it has more airflow and suction behind that. As a baseline, the C3 has: Airflow…158 CFM Suction…111” water-lift

How often do you vacuum? We have a lot of carpet and hard flooring, a 2-story home, lots of pets, and people. I’ve tried the Sebo canisters in my home, and several Miele models. The Miele C3 won my over. It’s comfortable to use, cleaned better, and has phenomenal filtration - on par with high-end air purifiers.

Sebo seems to have fewer sales than Miele, who occasionally has 30% off sales on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I scored a C3 Cat & Dog for $900 on Amazon’s Miele store. Where you buy can matter, though. There are a lot of bad and scummy vacuum dealers in general, so be selective with who you go with if you buy from a dealer. Local is ideal if you have a good local dealer.

I've owned/ own both and prefer the Miele **C3** for a few reasons. It has more airflow, more suction, superior filtration (H13+) available, an aggressive beater bar (Sebo's is too gentle imo), and I find it significantly easier to use. It's also a very serviceable vac, very simple to take apart for tune-ups, repair, deep-cleaning, etc. I found the Miele C3 to be a lot easier to disassemble than my E3 and D4. I can do it in 2 minutes flat with a drill.

I love the C3 models. They’re hard to beat. I wish more vacs were like them. It wish there was an upright version. Hopefully Miele will make one, at some point.

I have 3 of the top 4. I have been happy with dyson because you can get a lot if replacement parts. Miele works great too.

Lol. These are presumably reviews at new. I bet after a year of ownership the reviews will look very different. I know from experience that Miele last and Dyson doesn’t.

\*this\* We had a shark that we loved and it worked fine for nearly 10 years. Then a tiny part that turned the roller brush stopped working. Shark doesn't sell that part. So now, we can use it to vacuum hard floors or use the attachments, but can't vacuum carpets anymore. It's a perfectly good vacuum, but because they don't sell replacement parts, it's no good for us anymore. We got a Miele. It's great at what it does, but I miss the ease of an upright vacuum (compared to the awkwardness of a cannister vac).

Miele is the Rolls Royce of vacuums imo.

Miele c3 here too, it’s brilliant.

That's not quite true. Look at Miele USA website -there are C3 models available in US with and without the electric brush. Electro brush (seb236) is sold separately in Europe at around 200-250 eur, on top of C3 price of around 200-250 eur (so, a total of 500,maybe 600 eur). Miele is just exceptionally expensive in USA - I'm guessing probably due to lower voltage (and thus more expensive motor required for the same wattage)?

Cleaner here 👋 definitely MIELE!!

I'm also a landscaper but I own 2 type of vacuum one is my normal home cleaning the brand\\model \\Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog PowerLine - SGEE0 (Sucks real good) and my other one is Makita Model # DVC750LZ I use the Makita one to clean my overalls. boots and floor after my cloths dry out after cutting 2x2 pavers concrete silt dust if your looking for a good vacuum I would recommend Miele bagless version

Yep, I just got mine and absolutely love it. It’s powerful, compact, lightweight and works on both my hardwood floors and carpet. I can’t recommend it enough. 

It’s not even a question : MIELE. I bought mine in 2009, still working powerfully.

There's many different kinds of Miele vacuum cleaners. The cheapest ones don't even have a powered head for carpet so they're not good at that. There's $350 Miele vacuum cleaners in America.

Dyson doesn't suck as hard and is extremely loud. Just on the noise alone I hate using my parent's Dyson and use their Miele instead.

Miele C3, de rest is in mijn beeld onzin. Heb er zelf tot mijn grote tevredenheid twee stuks van.

We use Miele Cat & Dog vacuum, it works pretty well. The other trick is to brush your dog daily. I'm a big fan of the German Acti-Vet brush line, they're professional groomer level tools and absolutely worth the money. Aside from those, it's a matter of minimising fabric surfaces and choosing fabrics that don't grab fur quite that badly. Velvet is out, shiny sleek polyester curtains in.

Miele is definitely the best but so expensive. A very very good alternative is the eureka mighty mite. I’m surprised no one recommends it (this is the 3rd or 4th time I’ve recommended it on Reddit and never see it mentioned!)

I use a Miele at someone’s house and I love it, the suction is amazing. If you want something similar for way cheaper I highly recommend the Eureka Might Mite. It’s like $100 and it has the same suction as a Miele. It’s plastic so it’s light, the two tubes together are really long so easy to reach ceilings for cobwebs and stuff. It doesn’t last as long like a Miele would but it’s freakin awesome.

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.

We love ours. Had it for over 7 years and it hasn't let us down yet

If you want a high quality vacuum that does everything well check out the Miele canister models.

This. I have C3 for full-on big job clean when necessary and the Miele triflex stick for spot cleaning in between.

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’ve also got a Miele, it was expensive, but worth it. My corgi killed a shark vacuum in a couple weeks

Tried Miele, it worked for like two days then the battery died. Returned it. 

Good for you. I know a dozen plus people (including myself) whose Dyson lasted less then 5 years.  Meanwhile my aunt still uses a 30 year old Miele which you can fix in like 10 minutes with no experience. Sure, older Dysons were actually decent. They are pretty shit now and break down pretty easily.

Second the Miele cat & dog. Had a Dyson it couldn’t handle the floof.

Miele is the best but for ease a dyson cordless is good - maybe the pet hair one. I have both- dyson for small jobs and Miele for big jobs. After i upgraded the dyson battery it works better than ever after 6 + years.

Me too l just bout à c3 all rounder here in Australia. Probably a but muc vaccume for a one bed apartment b ut l use it daily. Great presant from mun

I dont care what level of bagless cleaner you buy still think. Its filthy hopefully people are shaking out the canester outside. obviously to stop putting the dust you just got rid of from flying through your home again. The. You empty it outside and you get a nice puff of dust back on your face which is disgusting. I have a Meile c3 l simply take out the use bag wich even has a lid on top to stop anything coming out and throw it away and every thing is Super clean. Sure its more expensive but l always buy the original bags and filters . And change them religiously an its just fantastic. For me its worth every cent !!!

This. Miele will suck a bowling ball through a garden hose, and keep sucking for decades. No one with any experience in vacuums can seriously recommend a Dyson.

Depends on your budget really. My fave was an upright Orek, when that died after 10 years of cleaning up after five cats. I then got a Miele which again lasted a long time (about 12 or 13 years). Got rid of a Dyson after six months - useless! And still are... At the moment I am using a Henry Quick Pet combined with a Roomba I7. The robot does surprisingly well on our rugs and hard floors.

None of them. Seriously, it has pissed me off for years. More than one Dyson, all weak/poor, just marketing hype. Panasonic. Unreliable. Miele, which I have now but is annoying and frustrating. A terrible design. Second one after the first lasted just over year. Hoover. It was many years ago, but it was weak and useless. Bosch. Worked, was reliable, but designed to slash some parts of your body when you had to take a bag out or change an overly expensive health filter (piece of foam). I just need something that works, is reliable, easy and moves around, especially on stairs.

Miele C3 also but I admit I bought a cheap cordless for the stairs / small jobs cause it’s a pain to get out sometimes. 

Miele C3 is a beast, especially the 2000w version

Look at pacvac glide, Australian version of the Henry. Cheaper, 1350w motor, 30 day trial, commercial quality. I got 1 for under $400, added the carpet specific turbo brush. My favorite vacuum ever. My last vacuum was the miele C3 dog and cat and this thing wouldn't bother giving residential vacuums a second look.

Yes with the eofy sale bring it down to $219 I can't see it being beaten for value. It's way better then the Miele but not as pretty sure.

Get a stick cordless one and keep your Dyson for big jobs. I’ve the Miele C3 and while it’s good, it’s a pain to haul in and out of storage. I end up using the cordless far more. Mine mounts on the wall to charge.

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.

Dyson Detect is crap. Worst $1k I’ve ever spent. Get a Miele if you want to actually CLEAN.

We have a Miele, a Dyson stick vac, and a shark robo vac. We use them for different purposes, but all have their place in our house. Miele came first though almost 10 years ago and it’s never had any issues.

Trash all of them, none of those are good vacuums (except the Miele). Also look into the Simplicity Jill, Henry 160 and Sebo K2.

I bought the C3 years ago, but I'm not so rich as to be able to splurge for the brush wand that doubled the cost. But I've wondered about it for years, does anyone have experience going from *without* to *with*? Is it worth the money? And BTW I love my Miele, but it is over-hyped and has plenty of flaws.

Agree! Miele is the best! Owned a Dyson, Shark, Hoover corded and cordless. They don’t even come close.

Miele C3 is the best vacuum I have ever had. Hands down. Edit: is this in MX pesos? My Miele Complete C3 Silence was €300...

2nd the Miele. I have probably had my 10 years. I still love it.

I bought a c3 a while back bc of all the vactech recommendations on Reddit. Last year I finally got a Dyson as a wedding gift, and my god I vacuum so much more now. Haven’t you he’d the c3 since. Granted I live in a small apt in NYC, but I’ll basically vacuum everyday whenever I see anything on the ground. Even if the c3 is much better at cleaning, it doesn’t mean much to me if it means I’ll only vacuum every other week vs once a day.

This may not be that helpful to you, but fwiw, when my Miele C3 is on highest power, I can barely even budge it on my carpet because of how strong it's suctioning on. Suction power is important to me as well

Of those that you are considering the Miele wins hands down. Also add SEBO to your list....

SEBO for upright. Miele for canister. Miele has slightly better filtration than SEBO but I personally prefer SEBO canisters and uprights due to better warranty and cost of ownership

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.

We had a Dyson years ago. It: - Would trap a small grain of sand and put many scratches in our hardwood floors. - Was absolutely useless on carpet/rugs. - Had a battery that lasted maybe 15 minutes tops.  We still have the vacuum, sometimes I'll use it to quickly clean up some dog hair but I have maybe 30 seconds of battery life as long as I only do 5 second bursts. Our Miele we've had for around 10 years has been significantly better in every way.

Miele or whatever. Worked for a billionaire family and they had a fleet of these. Best vacuums I’ve ever used hands down. I am weirdly obsessive when an appliance works “pretty well” and these vacuums are incredible.

Most will recommend Miele C1 but the C3 is a superior model with longer cord and wand (a common complaint of shorter cord and wand with C1) as well as running quieter if you’re budget allows.

Get an M1 with that 50% off! Basically the new version of the tried and tested C3. You won’t regret it.

Miele canister, any model.

You may not have been however for this sub I did want to bring it up. I have a vacuum repair place near where I am and I am not sure how they are still open. Especially with all the more throw away vacuums I see at peoples houses. I went down the (Frugal but expensive?) route of upgrading from a cheap plastic dyson to a miele and honestly could have just kept my parents electrolux that still worked. I also believe that with a little research a DIY of changing a power cord is a very easy thing to do. It could be dangerous but so is driving to work.

Miele vacuum cleaners, buy it for life. Much cheaper in Singapore.

I have a Miele C3 that I bought new 18 months ago. It still works but is largely screwed. Much of the plastic on the main unit is broken and held together with tape, the collapsable tube collapses with any pressure, there's a kink in the hose, the cord retractor has topped working and I've been through 2 x $100 turbo heads. I am using it every day though, sometimes 2 or 3 times. It's got a major flaw that if you open up the dust chamber (as you would to check the bag fullness) if don't push the plastic of the bag back in the holder, it will blow dust into the motor, killing it.

I’ve had my miele for 5-6 years now, I’ll never buy a dyson. I do have a dyson heater I like though but they’re so expensive

I just went from a Shark to a Miele C3... I've been a fool. I now own a real vacuum. I didn't think there was anything wrong with my shark, and I've never really advocated for others to buy one. But I'm converted. I was actually planning on buying a Sebo D4, but the miele was on sale, and it made much more sense.

Miele, once and done! I've been using the C3 for the last five years and am very happy with it.

Miele C3 for life gang! I previously had a Dyson Animal for almost a decade and the improvement was shocking to me. Of course, there had likely been enhancements to the DAs in the meantime.

Miele makes a good vacuum, it's not a fact they're the best.

Yeah, commercially the #1 canister. These are largely for home use and skewed to the US market where canisters are much less widely used.

My MILs Miele is incredible, and they have models around that budget. 

I've just got a Miele cat&dog but I've got two kids and a 4 bed house. Don't rate Dyson, looked at a Henry but I read that the pipe bits come apart easily and I can't be doing with that. The Miele is simple to use and lightweight. Does need bags but on a small flat, one should last you ages.

I just don’t get the Miele. We inherited one. Yes powerful yes reliable but honestly an absolute pig of a thing to pull out lug about and use. We got a Dyson V8 5 years ago that we use everyday. Pure ease and simplicity and powerful enough with a nice rage of attachments. The Miele never got used again after getting the Dyson so we got rid of 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 own two Dysons and a Miele C3. I've had the Dyson Ball for about 12 years. I hated emptying the thing because of all the dust, etc, forcing me to always take it to the outside trashcan, which cut down on vacuuming in the winter and in the rain. Based on many, many recommendations I got the Miele and the powerhead jammed with pet hair within the first few minutes. "Not a problem, I'll just pull the roller and cut the hair off", I thought. The damn thing is not designed to be serviced except by a repairman. Seriously, even for hair wound up on the roller bar. After spending a couple of hours taking apart and putting it back together, I 3D printed an adapter to accommodate my Dyson tangle free turbine, which handles pet hair with practically no issues. That is a pretty good combination, to be honest, but that Dyson head is only about 4 inches wide, resulting in a lot of push/pull over the carpet. Plenty of suction from the Miele which, other than the servicing issue, I think is a good vacuum, but seriously over-priced--just like most Dysons. But after 5 years of the Miele-Dyson combo, I researched to see if the was anything new to tackle pet hair and found Dyson had improved things while Miele appears stuck. Enter the Dyson V15 Detect. I have not touched the Miele since I got the V15 a year ago. Good battery, good suction, handles pet hair way better than the old tangle-free turbine head and I can pull the roller bar, clear the wound up hair and be vacuuming again in less than 5 minutes. I still have the Miele and I should probably do a test with a clean bag and see how much of anything the V15 is missing (since the V15 will get all the pet hair). There are definite advantages to being corded and using bags, but those same things are also negatives in many circumstances. With the V15, I am less reluctant to vacuum and tackle patches of pet hair with vigor. With the Miele, I am pretty confident it is removing plenty of fine dust with the HEPA filtering and changing a bag is cleaner than emptying the V15 (which is far better than the old Dyson ball canister). I like my V15 for now. I'd love to see something better for pet hair from ANYBODY in the next 5 years, but especially from the robo-vacuum folks.

Miele and sebo are both great and pretty similar, with differences in the power nozzles. Miele is not as user serviceable whereas the sebos et-1 brush is removable. The electric hoses can be a point of failure and the sebo if i remember right has replaceable components on the outside where as Mieles i believe have to replace the whole hose. As for bagged vs bagless, bagless machines are a little more work for the user as you need to maintain the filters and occasionally clean out the canister but are sometimes more convenient. Bagged machines are better if you have bad dust allergies and are generally lighter, because dust is bagged, filtration tends to be better and the canister is kept clean. You still have filters to change, but miele includes the basic ones with their bags which in my opinion are good for the average user. I personally got a miele at a really good price and have really enjoyed it so far. Since you have a lot of hardwood and low pile rugs, you could go for most miele models, theres the guard series, L1, etc. A model with the parquet XL head (16 in) will give a pretty big cleaning path for hard floors!

It depends on your house: Robot vacuum: have this if you do not have pets or wet dirts to smear around Cordless Vacuum: tbh I’m having fun with shark, just need to clear it each time I use it but that’s ok, this is for daily, I need this because I have pets and the bunch of attachments are great for furniture etc. Miele C series: good if you can get the parquet tool head. This is good for a major once a week jobs Wet dry: think tineco, some people swear by them, I used them for 1 week and could not stand the smell that lingers if you don’t dry it out right or that I’ve become the vacuum cleaner. I’d have the shark with a stick to use daily or crumbs + Miele C1/Karcher WD1 for when I want a big job done every now and then

Miele, er is geen betere.

Miele. I bought it at a vacuum store (look for one, they exist. They have a wider range than a department store)

There used to be a vacuum specialist Redditor who consistently recommended Miele canister vacuums. I bought the bright yellow C3 about 7 years ago and my sister and mom followed suit.

I thought the same thing, got a Miele and would never go back. Bags last way longer than you think, I look after dogs for a living so 10-15 dogs in the space per day, daily vacuuming, 1 bag every 2 1/2 months give or take. Don’t have to take the thing outside to empty it because of dust. It’s wonderful. Just my input.

Yes, Miele. It's as close as vacuums come to buy it for life.

I love my Miele.

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.

We had a Dyson for years and when it broke, we bought a Miele C3 and never looked back. Miele is the best!

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

I bought my Miele at Bed Bath and Beyond. Sadly, though, it’s no longer an option to buy anything there anymore 😔.

Same! I have a Jack Russell that sheds hair constantly and the Miele C3 has been an absolute game changer. Amazing suction, bags last 4-6 months and it still looks/behaves like brand new despite daily use 16 months later. Spent a fortune on several Dyson/Shark/Hoover bagless models over the last 5yrs and I was just DONE. The Miele has already paid for itself in comparison to how much I’ve wasted on all those other models. I also received a free gift of 4 replacement bags and 2 filters for registering my product with Miele. Win win

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.

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.

Anecdotal, but Miele is the only vacuum that I've ever seen survive longer than a year in a commercial restaurant setting. High end country club with carpeted dining room that has at least 1 wine glass break per day

I'm not a housekeeper, but I have a Miele - going on 20 years now. Its amazing. It makes cleaning go so fast. I have a cordless LG that I use for quick tidy ups in between deep cleans, but for monthly deep cleans, I use the Miele and the place just feels SO CLEAN afterwards.

I can say the Miele C1,2, and 3 bags or like $45 for the XL ones and it’s 8 bags or for you, a year supply. though you might only go through 5-6 cause they do compact the dust pretty well. And it comes with 2 pre motor filters and 2 post motor filters. So you get to change it’s primary filter every time you change bags, the pre motor filter which is what keeps the motor clean and running for a long time every 4 bags and the post motor filter which is the the last stand filter for anything that might have made it through every 4 bags. Also air flowing through a MERV 13 filter several times is the equivalent to a hepa filter cause they filter the same .3 micron particles and hepa filters 99% and MERV 13 filters 75-85%. So this would be close if not better than “hospital grade filtration.” And if you must they sell a hepa grade post motor filter as well for most models. So bagged would be great for your needs, and for an extra $45 you get a machine that will last at least twice if not up to four times as long as any baggless vacuum. I also own a Dyson stick for the past 2 years and my dad owns a Dyson animal ball for the past 15 years and they work pretty darn well. Shark might not last as long but the don’t leak dust either and is cheaper from what I’ve seen so its also is a viable option. Best of luck!!

If you have only hardwood floors then anything is basically fine. Get the Miele if you have carpets

We have 2 currently. A stick (3 in 1 unit) for light duty quick tasks and a canister for bigger jobs. Never an issue with my Miele vacuums. Only ever replaced one Miele and that was because we moved continents and the voltage was different so we sold the old one.

Miele C3 Dogs and cats

A lot of things on here *are* buy it for life, though. Even vacuums (my grandma has had her Miele since before I was born). So a lot of posts *are* literal. Though, I think this is (and already has been) becoming less common. Modern goods that used to be BIFL are dropping in build quality.

miele beats everything else

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.

Miele canister is a beast

Ik heb een Dyson V11 al jaren voor het elke dag snel stofzuigen en vooral de trap gaat hier lekker mee zonder snoer etc. Voor de wekelijkse goede stofzuig ronde een ouderwets Miele. Vind de Dyson echt heerlijk in gebruik maar het haalt bij lang niet goed alle stof en andere dingen van de vloer of banken (katten haren) in mijn mening.

Agree with this. I got the Miele C3 cat and dog, and it’s really great. I didn’t know what a good vacuum was until I had this. Miele or Sebo is great

My Miele was a HUGE disappointment. Scratched the hardwood floors (there is a sort of hook on the back which hits the floor when you're going under tables/beds) and the tube part (not the technical term - this is not my area of expertise) comes out if you pull too hard, which I do as I HATE vacuuming. I'm getting a robot.

My Miele has an infuriatingly short power cord, and my house is quite small

The Miele c3 is objectively better than the Dysons above it

I’ve cleaned for almost twenty years and I always go back to Miele. The only complaint I have is I wish all the floor heads had headlights. At my last visit to the vacuum store they did mention that Miele had moved their manufacturing and they now recommend Sebo, so I would also check those out. If you have a store locally, they are usually great if you buy from them, especially to cleaners. They even let me borrow floor models to test. Try to shop locally because it is worth the connection.

I don't like the bags because they get really smelly in between cleanings. I have a dog and 3 cats andan the exhaust coming off the miele I have is rank lol. I always have to change out the bag before it's full because the smell is so bad. And yes the filter is good, and I take care of my machine. It's the nature of the beast when cat hair and dander is left to sit for so long in a vac bag. Something that doesn't happen in a canister vacuum. Pros and cons. 🤷

I’ve had the big ball pull behind for 12 years now and it’s been awesome. I’ve replaced parts. The suction is still great. It partners really well with my Roomba. I think the pull behinds are slept on. That said I don’t think I would get a battery operated vacuum. A miele vacuum is my game vacuum though.

Miele canister or SEBO. Go German.

I swapped my Dyson for a Miele, never looked back

I tried them both in a vacuum shop and ended up going with a Miele. It could suck ink off a newspaper.

Love our Miele. The cord is quite long though.

Last a long time, repairable and work amazingly well.

I second miele. Real solid brand and lasts forever.

I just got the Miele C3 Cat & Dog and can confirm it is absolutely incredible. I hope to have it for 20 years like my Oreck.

I loved my Miele! The only bad thing about the Miele is if you sweep up sand (which it's supposed to do) it can cause the vac to fail. I lost my Miele to that but when it worked it was great! Lightweight and great suction.

The sand caused the bag to break and sucked it into the motor. End of vac :-( In fairness I live near Death Valley where there's a lot of sand, especially when the wind blows.

Do you live in a house or flat? Pets or no pets? I find that hoovers without cord are not as potent as a corded one, but maybe I am biased. If you can splurge, Miele is a great brand. If not, I have a Shark that is going strong for 4years (and counting).

Any money spent on a Dyson is just more money you’ll have to spend on a Miele later. I also spent like $400 on a Dyson only to have to spend more on a decent vacuum only a couple of years later. Ended up spending almost 1k on vacuums now but at least the Miele seems like it will outlast me if I look after it

Miele hands down, it’s the only one to consider!

Miele all the way imo.

Miele is top notch

I’ve got a Miehle canister and I love it

I bought a Miele years ago and I have not regretted it once. It's so much better than my old Dyson and I've had zero problems.

I own a Miele C3 as well. All I'm saying is that a Dyson is far from weak. The Miele barely picks up anything if I run it after the Dyson. In fact, I got my Dyson to replace my Miele because the Miele weighs as much as a small car and was cumbersome to lug around with average result. I have a Shark LiftAway that cleans better than it also. Again, if you think Dyson's suction is "shitty" then you just *want* to hate them. There are tons of tests out there comparing suction in vacuums. Check out Vacuum Wars on YouTube. Your Miele isn't as amazing as you've been convinced that it is.

Miele are fantastic. I have both the canister vacuum and the stick version. The cannister version would suck a football from over the garden wall .....

Miele C3 from Costco.

Sebo are expensive, but they are incredible. If you can afford it, I recommend. Miele are also great. The place I purchased from had both on display. I preferred the Sebo for the ease of removing the brush roller. This makes it really easy to remove the hair that gets wrapped around it.

Not sure if this would be worthwhile for you, but I decided to buy a used Miele canister so that I could try a canister in my house. I just got it the other day, so the jury is still out on if I will stay in canisters, but if you’re curious about canisters, it might not be a bad idea to buy a used one (make sure the bag compartment is clean, if dirty its no good). Then you get to try it out for as long as you want, and if you don’t like it you can sell it and get most (if not all—depending on how good of a deal you get) of your money back. I know many suggest going to a dealer to try before you buy, and while that would help, in my case I would prefer to clean my own floors in my own home. This lets my wife try it a few times too.

Your hair and cats bear no role in the decision process. There are many BIFL vacuums, but buying one is a question of floor types and you mentioned carpet, but do you have any smooth floors? Miele is an excellent choice as many of them have the ability to turn off the beater for smooth floor use as well as carpet.

I have Miele canister vacuum for my own home. I can't imagine having to change its bag after two or three homes! They'd have to be massive castles.

Miele pet is awesome. C1 I think is for smaller space that’s what I have.

I got a miele vacuum. It's the most expensive thing I own. It's amazing. 

We bought a canister during COVID germ panic and I am never going back. We have pets and the difference in what the canister picked up vs our upright Hoover was astounding. Edited to say we went with Miele.

Can confirm; have had a Miele C3 for fucking years and it’s bombproof.

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

I’m a former Dyson fanboy. I’ve seen the light and love Miele. Shark is also much better than Dyson at a significantly lower cost

I don't know if I would call Eufy an off-brand Roomba when they are a legitimate brand that generally performs better than a Roomba 😂 Regardless I agree with you. Especially with a kid on the way, the time saved with a robot vacuum will be priceless. I have tile, floorboards and low pile rugs and the robot vacuum has no problems. You can usually set it to go around the house twice if you think it needs it but I find vacuuming once a day does the job. The top brands are Eufy, Dreame and Roborock. If you want a regular vacuum you can't go wrong with a Miele. For a cordless, I would recommend the Shark Pet over a Dyson if you're dealing with a lot of hair.

Abt. Bought my Miele there last year.

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.

Miele C3 voor het grondige werk en een Dreame L10 robot voor het dagelijkse rondje.

Abt. You will find the staff super knowledgeable and know you will be protected if you end up hating what you choose. Personally, I love Miele canisters as they last for a very long time. When I lived downtown I was in a vacuum shop (this would have been around 2008) and a woman was bringing in her Miele from the 80’s for repair. But I absolutely love Abt for any big purchases.

I've had my Meile for 10+ years. It will not quit, wont die. I love it.

Yeah I paid 180 euro for my c3 in 2017. Still going strong 😄

I’ve had a Dyson V8 for 10+ years, main vacuum (hardwood floors and low pile rugs) and replaced the battery once. It doesn’t do our whole house without a charge, no big deal. There is one guy in particular (that I’ve noticed) that posts negative comments about Dyson and I just skip over his comments because it’s repetitive and I’ve found it to be untrue. We now have a Miele canister vac as well and don’t love it.

I’ve had a Dyson V8 for the past 10 years or so and it’s great. We’ve replaced the battery one time. I’ve also had a Miele C3 and a handful of uprights in that time that don’t get as much use. While we have a Sebo Felix on order, the Dyson is probably always going to be our go-to.

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.

I have the Dyson v8. I also have a miele. It’s just 2 different use cases. A stick is perfect for small spaces and ease of use. My v8 is probably 8 years old? I replaced the filter and battery with 3rd party materials and it’s got fantastic suction, will run for 20 mins on full and just as powerful as miele on “normal” setting. Less so then Miele on full power - but in fairness, can barely the Miele on full power plus then it “jumps” over dirt, so rarely use it.

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.)

Miele, much better than anything else I’ve had.

I got my Miele C3 on sale for like 375

On Amazon in march. It’s 466 now, I guess you’d have to wait for a sale

Go to an actual vacuum store and tell them your needs — when I did this, they loaned me 3 vacuums for a weekend to try them! I ended up with a Miele.

I went on Reddit a bit ago and ask the vacuum people which they recommend for have three Newfie mixes. Everyone said miele c3. My husband was against it at first due to the price tag but has changed his mind due to how well it does. It’s expensive but well worth it.

I’ve had mine for over a decade, still going strong

The best. I have one I bought at least 15 years ago and it’s still going strong. And I have 4 cats and 2 kids, lol.

I've got a Miele C3 something (afaik the only difference between them is the attachments) and it's pretty good. I have a lot of dog hair to deal with every week and it does a good job. tbh I can't imagine needing more suction power.

Love my Miele, it gets some abuse but so long as you change the bag its a happy little hoover. Sister has gone through 3(!) Dysons in the time I've had it, no idea why she keeps buying them.

I’ve always kind of wondered about that too. Consumer Reports consistently puts Kenmores way up the list while Miele and Sebo get a lot more love here. Part of it is probably how CR weights things: price-to-performance, availability in big box stores, and maybe even the way they test suction vs. long-term reliability. Kenmore also has broader distribution in the U.S., which probably gives CR more samples to work with. I can’t speak to kickbacks or partnerships, but it wouldn’t shock me if brand relationships played a role in how much attention certain models get. All I know from experience is that I went from a bagless Shark to a Miele canister, and the difference in how clean my carpets look and feel is night and day. If you prefer to look at it more objectively, there’s a really helpful [vacuum comparison spreadsheet](https://www.reddit.com/user/lacking_foyer48/comments/1lj76h3/vacuum_cleaners_compared_comprehensive_datasheet/) another Redditor put together where you can line up all the specs across brands. For me, once I saw the numbers side by side, it was pretty clear why Miele gets the reputation it does.

We have a Miele complete 3 which is great but a bit cumbersome for daily use. We recently got a shark stick vacuum during Black Friday and the amount it gets off the tile is insane. It's so easy to use on a daily basis as well. It's frankly horrifying considering we might vacuum once a week before and now we pull an entire little canister on the shark per day.

Absolutely. They also sell a C3 for hard floors. The C3 has more bells and whistles then the C1.

Hey, I’m sorry I didn’t get back sooner. If you have no carpets or really thin area rugs, get the regular C3. If you have wall to wall carpets or a thicker area rug, get the C3 Cat and Dog. The C3 Cat and Dog has a power head as the regular C3 doesn’t.

That’s also amazing great option. The C3 just has more bells and whistles.

Hey, I’m sorry I didn’t get back sooner. If you have no carpets or really thin area rugs, get the regular C3. If you have wall to wall carpets or a thicker area rug, get the C3 Cat and Dog. The C3 Cat and Dog has a power head as the regular C3 doesn’t.

Thanks for the explanation. I’ve tried my families Miele canister when I lived with them and never got the hang of it. Would the Felix and the Lindhaus valzer be about the only two worthwhile options?

The Miele you have is not intended for carpet so don't go with that. And it makes zero sense to replace a garbage cordless Shark with a garbage corded Shark. Take a look at the Simplicity S20EZM. It doesn't have a brush roll shut off but it does have manual height adjustment and HEPA filtration. If you have a Sebo dealer near you then Dart is $400 until 12/3 and that is a great vacuum for carpet and bare floors.

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 have a Miele C3 canister and a Sebo Felix. I also sell both brands. I prefer Sebo because they have a much better build quality. I also like having the suction control on the handle with Sebo as opposed to on the canister body on most Miele models.

Sebo’s are overhyped i’m very happy with my miele C3

Yeah sure Henry HVR 200 vs miele Complete C3 🤣🤣🤣 henry gets eaten for breakfast just like everything else in the UK Henry is becoming a laugh

In my country the k3 has topped the list for years. With the E3 being second.  The C3 is normally the 3rd. It is worth noting that the C3s here don't come with a powerhead only a turbo head.

Miele will always be the answer

Yeah, had an assistant that worked for a vacuum repair/sales and she was adamant that Dyson was crap. The other models would literally clean up what the Dyson couldn’t. Miele is the best but my shark is lighter. So it depends on what you’re looking for.

Miele - ours in ancient an brilliant.

I bought a Miele four years ago based on vac-tech recommendations and it’s been such a fantastic vacuum. We have young children who (like their parents) can sometimes be a little mischievous or naughty, or in fairness, just curious. Twice I’ve had parts break as a result of their, uh, curiosity and scientific experimentation with the vacuum. One piece was the bent section of the handle, and the other a coupling piece, but both times I was able to painlessly and easily order replacement apartments and install them myself. It’s fantastic, performs excellent, and isn’t designed with planned obsolescence in mind.

I can’t stand the Henry brands. I’ve used a Miele for 7 years and it’s brilliant. My mums had their Miele for 15 years now and it just keeps going.

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 love my Miele! Thing is an absolute tank! I'm constantly amazed at the stuff it sucks up.

I grew up using a miele, and those are the right choice for professionals. For at home, nothing compares with a Dyson. They’re incredible.

Which, in my opinion, Dysons are. The batteries can be replaced, or modded to accept tool batteries, they do not require filters, they’re easily repairable, and they’re incredibly convenient to use, which encourages regular vacuuming, leading to a cleaner home. People talk a lot about socks here, and those don’t last five years. Dysons are solid for at least a decade. Our Meile is pushing 20, but my mom has probably spent thousands on bags, and she’s had to repair the elbow mechanism more than once. I think it’s more than appropriate to discuss quality items here, even if they won’t last two generations. If we only talked about things that lasted that long, our sub would be full of hand tools and leather goods. I think it’s pretty widely accepted here that this sub has evolved into a sub where we seek out the highest quality entries for any product category. Miele always ranks #1, but that doesn’t mean Dyson isn’t the right choice for a lot of people. Habits are for life, and Dyson vacuums make it easier to get into the habit of vacuuming.

1-2 years of use from a Dyson does not line up with my experiences. I’ve had two and they’re incredible workhorses. I grew up using nice Miele vacuums and the Dyson is way better for me since it’s easier to just whip out. Setting up a cord and lugging around the Miele body always made vacuuming my least favorite chore. With a Dyson, I find that I use it more. When tou consider that I’m keeping a cleaner place, that means that less dirt and dust will be around in my house which is good for health, and for keeping my other things nice. There are tradeoffs with owning a Dyson. Miele makes a better machine, but Dyson delivers a better experience. P.S. Dysons have filters that you need to clean to keep them working. The filter is washable and intended to be reused. Mieles require vacuum bags and replaceable air filters. Tradeoffs. Now if I were a housekeeper, you bet your ass I’d be using a Miele.

Miele is the best in my opinion.

I feel your pain. Miele was the way to go for me. I'd even recommend a second hand one, they last forever.

They are my favourite! I’ve also gotten a few of my clients to buy them when their vacs have broken down, they don’t regret them 😄

Mieles are great for this because they fit on a stair. Dysons suck for this.

We bought a Miele 8 years ago and its still as good as the day we got it. Well worth the money (even though it was on sale in Currys!)

My Miele canisters (I have two) have both been perfect forever-- one is around 25 years old, one is about 18-- without maintenance beyond changing the filters. I have replaced a few of the attachments. I used both of them professionally for several years as well. They were refurbished when I got them! So worth the money.

My Miele is the one my parents got when I was little (2-3 years old). I'm 27 and it's still a solid vacuum, only issue is that the hose connection to the body is wearing, but that's more a concern that it will break than any actual issue

I have a Miele that I used to use for clients. I do not recommend. It is far too expensive for the amount of wear and tear it got dragging it around to client’s houses. I no longer use any of my own products.

I'm in my 70's and used cheaper vacs that didn't work that well until I found the Miele. Always had dogs and all of them shed, lol, so I know it works well with pet hair. We had our first Miele for over 15 years and finally replaced it with another one, which we've had for about 7 (?) years. Prices of a new one are $399 to $829. These are new models that I haven't used, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if I need it.

^This. We had a Dyson Animal and were continually having to take it apart and cut fur from the roller. Haven’t had to do nearly as much with the Miele.

Get a Henry, Currys have a sale on atm. If you want to splurge then get a Miele, they're really good and great if you have pets Also it's not a Hoover (that's a brand name), it's a vacuum cleaner

I wanted to buy my first vacuum and was going to fall for their bullshit (marketing), but luckily, I found this sub and learned everything there was to know about good, real vacuums. I am so glad I ditched the idea of getting a Dyson and settled for a Miele C3. I'm very happy!

It wasn't just this sub. So many posts on other subs and I also spoke with people who had Dysons in my country (India). Some had good experience (mostly with the older V7, V8s). Some had horrible experiences with the latest models. I then decided, if I was going to spend that kind of money, I might as well spend it on the best and the safest option, which just works. The Miele C3 in my country (India) is 2000 watts and is a beast of a machine, and I love the HEPA filter. I have completely eliminated the need for a maid.

It's posts like this that helped me get the best vacuum. It was our first vacuum, and as usual, everybody was recommending me a Dyson. After a lot of research, I finally figured it was all marketing bullshit and that Dysons aren't worth the asking price, especially here in India. I finally settled for a Miele C3, and I'm very happy! :)

What's the current Siemens vacuum that you currently have, and what do you find lacking in terms of it's performance? Any of the bagged and corded Bosch/Siemens canisters will outperform that Kenmore bagless vacuum any day You just need a pure suction, corded, bagged vacuum In terms of budget, I'd go Bosch/Siemens in the middle tier, Miele C3 and Sebo E1/K1 in the upper tier If looking at cordless, you can look at the Vorwerk ones

The C3's in the US are not the same ones as the rest of the world. They are wired and equipped with a powered brushroll for wall to wall carpet

Mieles are great. Just that it's a lot more convenient if you have a long cord when you're dealing with big homes Lindhaus doesn't have a big dealer network, and they're focused on the commercial market, which is probably why you haven't heard of them Make sure to get the HF6 with the powerhead

If this is your primary vacuum, I wouldn't advise going for a cordless, bagless stick vacuum like a Dyson (although cordless sticks are good as secondary vacuums for quick pickups and touch ups Corded and bagged is best for a primary vacuum. Better airflow and suction (cordless often have the suction but not the airflow). Bags are just better for your allergies. Emptying the bagless vacuum results in a cloud of dust filled with the allergens you just sucked up A pure suction machine is sufficient, since you have hard floors with a rug or two. A turbo-brush (air driven turbine brush) would be good for cleaning the rug/carpet With your budget, you can get the best available Miele C3 (these are pure suction in Europe) with a turbo-brush option Sebo E2 Turbo, or K2 Turbo Numatic Henry CleanAir, Henry 160 Xtra Lindhaus HF6/Valzer if you happen to live in Italy 😂 The Numatics are going to be the simple reliable barebones option. Sebo the best value and built options. Miele the most refined and easily available option

I bought a Miele for $1,000 and the thing was a piece of junk. Apparently it had a known issue and I wasn’t aware of it for a year. Vacuuming was a nightmare. I tried getting it fixed it but then it broke again. I would have returned it but I’m just always so extremely exhausted from a medical issue, I just never had the energy to deal with it. I threw it away and I’ll never buy another one again.

Did the same. After 2 dyson stick vacuums, I realized they are crap. My miele canister vacuum is a beast.

Miele C3. Ours has lived on three continents, in five different homes, and one had one minor part replacement. It's basically like new.

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?

Miele Pet! Expensive but so worth it!

Last time I went down this rabbit hole I stumbled into a dealer after 15 hours of not sleeping to buy a Miele.

i've had my miele for 20+ years. It has fallen down stairs, it has been whacked around corners, it has eaten cat hair and leaves and small rocks without complaint. The only time it ever broke is when my roommate used it like a shopvac when the basement flooded, which the dealer repaired in a couple days. The suction is also permanently stuck on high because i'm too lazy to take it in. Highly recommend.

Miele pet, it’s lasted years but it’s heavy

You will find SEBO and Miele to be on the level of that quality that you're looking for. Those machines are sold based on your flooring type and size house. Gide to SEBO models https://youtu.be/Usz8IAj_qyI Gide to Miele. https://youtu.be/whyDx0ChTcA Kenmore is owned and made in China I wouldn't expect quality I have seen quite a few models die after just a year or two. I think you should keep in mind that even back in the '80s Electrolux canister vacuums typically sold for noth of $800. Most quality Vacuums in the United States sell for $400-1200. You can also sometimes find a deal on open boxes or used machines on marketplace. Hope that helps.

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

Just buy a Miele. You can’t kill them.

Just buy a Miele. They never die, just don’t let the power cord zip into the unit at high speed when putting the cord away.

I have a Miele and it’s great. Buying them can be a little confusing because there are lots of different models, heads, etc. But as long as you get one with a power head for carpets, you probably won’t be disappointed. We have very little carpet in our house so I bought the model that Costco was selling (no power head). It’s been perfect.

Really happy with my Miele. Hope the thing never dies.

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.

+1 for Miele! We also have a robot Xiaomi which is unreal

I got the Miele c3 after going on the vaccum sub and it’s been absolutely amazing. Wouldn’t couldn’t go back.

When Dyson first came out, and were taking the marketshare away from all the other vacuum cleaner brands. We had a rep in from Miele.he took a Dyson & a similarly priced Miele off the floor display and proceeded to demonstrate the Miele's superiority on different surfaces,and finished off by picking up a house brick with the hose attachment, where the Dyson failed miserably. I'm still using the same model from 20 years ago.

With the power head an excellent choice

Man I used a Miele for the first time about a year ago and it’s absolutely amazing how much better they are at picking things up

Miele is the best vacuum I've ever used. I first tried one at a clients home years ago. They're so powerful and effective, they're quiet, they're easy to maintain and clean. The designers/engineers thought of everything, even considering cord length in regard to average room size for the model I have. Good attachments too! Thyre pricey, but you can get them certified pre-owned in great condition. Get a bagless car and dog version if you can!

Everyone is gonna say Dyson, but no. My family has owned a vacuum retailer chain for 90 or so years and the best vacuums for fur are simplicity or Miele. Dysons might seem cool and hip but they break real easily.

Do you remember the vacuum repair guy AMA? That sold me on Miele. Bought one (after dealing with the constant breakdowns of Dyson and Shark) and never looked back.

I got mine about the same price. Loving the thing! It wasnt that we are dirty, it was the vacuum that didnt properly suck. The C3 sucks, we love it!

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

Miele c3 complete is the vacuum I got and I have a husky. It works amazing and is worth every penny.

We never tried the shark. Ultimately, we bought some aftermarket parts for our dyson and it works good as new. I love the dyson stick vacuum for quick pickups. We also have a Miele for the whole house

We have both a Miele vacuum and a dyson stick. They serve different functions

Definitely recommend a Miele. Powerful, reasonably compact for storage, works great on pet hair and affordable.

Can confirm we've a decade+ old Miele one that's as good as day one. We don't use it as much though, the cordless is just so much handier. The Miele one though I used to hoover up after some building work. I swept like five times, thought I had got all the heavy stuff, used the Miele, and 90% of the way through it started making a loud whine and had gotten really hot. Bugger, I thought. I've fucked this. But I just swapped the bag, replaced the filter, waited for it to cool down, and she was back to normal again. That was 7 years ago, and she still runs.

You will love Miele. I had it for >6mons and it is doing it's job. I wish i went to purchase Sebo if i have extra dollars.

My Grandmother’s Electrolux was passed to my mother almost 25 years ago. Goodness knows how old that thing is!  The cable return thingy is really fast and snappy whereas the one on my Miele C3 needs tugging a couple of times before it rewinds the whole cable. To be fair, it is a very long cable. 

I got a miele, not top of the line. 8 years later, 3 cats, still chuggin’. I wonder if you need to get to the root of the problem and brush the little darlings more? Agonizing, i know, but…

Another vote for Miele!!

Miele C3 owner for 3 years now (fully carpeted apartment, though no pets). Kicks ass.

We just bought our 3rd Miele. First one was a C1 about 10yo and was passed on to my FIL, who loves it, when we upgraded to C3. We still have the C3 but just bought a Hx2 pro because I'm getting older and wanted a cordless stock.

As a person who had a Miele for 15 years and just replaced it last week with a new SEBO D4 I love getting something brand new after using the same thing for many years. But with that being said, I would love my home to be equipped with central vacuuming. I honestly recommend simply replacing the motor in your central vacuum system. I think after 18 years under $400 for a replacement motor is really cheap.

Bagless is trash! I’ve had all the popular name brands. They all end up reeking and blowing dust. Just about any high end bagged vacuum will kick a bagless’s butt. If it takes a paper bag, it’s not high end. Look for heavy (expensive) cloth type bags. You’ll never go back. I personally love my Miele canister vac. It’s about 13 years old now, and still running just like when it was new. It doesn’t blow dust everywhere, is easy to swap the bag. And doesn’t require any extra cleaning or maintenance. Just keep the bag replaced as necessary, and replace the HEPA filter once a year. It’s not cheap, but you gotta pay to play when you want nice things. But honestly even with the high premium price of the vacuum and its bags/filters. I still think it’s more economical than replacing a bagless POS every two to three years.

Glad I got my little meile, thing is awesome!

The Hoover Hushtone has a quiet mode for those 2am vacuuming sessions. It’s 69 decibels, so the same volume as a regular conversation or a washing machine. The Miele C3 is also fairly quiet, but I personally hated having a canister when I lived in an apartment. They can be difficult to maneuver in tight spaces.

I just bought my Miele c3 for £194 from the Miele outlet - sorry America

I literally just finished vacuuming with our Miele. We have 3 kids, 2 cats and a dog and this thing is the goat. I also have one of those cordless Dysons, which are good for spot cleaning here and there, but if I run the Miele immediately after the Dyson, it still picks up dirt! They go on sale sometimes, too. I bought ours from a small local vacuum place in BC called Big Gary’s Vacuums. They were matching the sale price at Costco.

We also bought one of the pet ones. I was sceptical of using something with bags with so much pet hair, but they take longer to fill than I anticipated and the air does feel cleaner. I’m not sure what will make you love it if you don’t already. What do you feel like it’s not doing? We have both hard floors and carpet and it’s been great.

I’d contact them. They have a warranty on all their vacuums. It’s unusual to hear a Miele isn’t doing its job. Could be your settings or could be something wacky with your particular machine.

Got a Miele and love it

Just got a replacement - Miele corded canister. My god. THAT is a vacuum cleaner. It actually lifts dirt off the floors! Go figure. Bye bye Dyson. 🥳🍾🍻

Just got a replacement - Miele corded canister. My god. THAT is a vacuum cleaner. It actually lifts dirt off the floors! Go figure. Bye bye Dyson. 🥳🍾🍻

I e had my Miele for more than 15 years. The vacuum works great, 2 cats, 2 kids. The only problem is we had a plastic component break on have been u able to replace it. So our vacuum is permanently extended. But the rest is phenomenal with hair.

I purchased a Miele based on that post and haven't looked back!

Even at American prices it's worth every penny. Stronger and quieter than any vacuum I've ever used. My only regret is I don't have the powered carpet brush attachment. The air powered one is ok but does get bogged down on thicker carpet

Interesting stats. I guess I still ended up with Miele after seeing numerous vac-techs on here shouting out that brand. That probably was the biggest deciding factor, and so far it's turned out to be a good call. Any chance that influenced any of the data?

Lmao I'd never seen the face on Henry before 😂 It kinda reminds me of my shop vac. I'd say the Miele so far has been nicely portable for my needs, I only wish the cord was like 10ft longer.

Well my house is mostly hardwood with a few carpets here and there, 150 m² and I have a cat and therefore bought a Miele C3 Cat & Dog, but in your case a C1 powerline should do a good job. It looks like it fits in your budget. [https://www.billiger.de/products/3770623269-miele-classic-c1-powerline-mangorot](https://www.billiger.de/products/3770623269-miele-classic-c1-powerline-mangorot)

I agree with this list. I have a V15 detect and it is what I use 95% of the time. It is just so convenient to grab it off the charger and be cleaning up a mess 1 second later. However, I bought it expecting it to last 10 years, probably with a battery replacement along the way. If I were to own only 1 vacuum, the Miele cat&dog is what I would have bought based on reviews. Call me lazy, but I bet my house would be less clean if that was my only vacuum. Dragging it out, dealing with the hose and cord, getting an extension cord or moving the car if I want to use it outside are all small but annoying barriers to quick cleans. I can take my Dyson off the charger, suck up a little spill, even step outside and empty it into the trash by the time I'd have a corded vacuum ready to go. If you live in a small house or apartment, the battery Dysons can be your only vacuum, but I think for larger homes you still want a corded machine. For what it is worth, my other vacuum is a DC24 from 2004ish, and while I didn't expect it to last all that long either, it still works good as new. I replaced the hose once about 10 years ago after I tore it. I like how modular it is so it can be taken all apart and cleaned and parts can be replaced like Legos.

I don’t think I’d ever buy another Dyson, and I’ve used plug-in upright, and the handheld V6. Bagless vacuums require a lot of maintenance to keep everything shipshape. My Miele canister is god-tier perfect. Expensive, though.

Miele vacuums are fantastic, we’ve had one for 20 years which is still going strong. 

I bought one of their stick vacuums and the battery died in less than a year. Couldn't just send me a new battery, sent me an entire unit and all the accessories. That one died even faster but they wouldn't replace it as it was "outside the original warranty period". They offered me a discount and I said never again. Found this sub and bought a Miele. Best vacuum ever.

100% agree. They’re wonderful vacuums for personal use but from a cleaner standpoint, they don’t make sense. They’re not cleaner friendly as far as speed and efficiency. I’ve got a client that has one and I use the hardwood floor vacuum head instead of the brush roll because the carpets are low pile. The amount of times I’ve had to stop and flip the canister, the attachments drop from the hose, having to switch attachments. We don’t have that kind of time in someone’s house, unfortunately. It’s a great little vacuum and definitely an investment. I’d love to buy one for my own home but upright and bagless are better options for professional cleaners.

I love Miele vacuums. Like you, my client has one and it’s by far the best vacuum I have used. **However,** I would never purchase one to use in a client’s home. I ask that my clients provide a vacuum or I will use my company vac if they don’t have a good one. I would buy a Miele in my own home but unfortunately, it’s not very “cleaner friendly” because it’s a canister vac. There’s a lot of upkeep and maintenance you’ll have to do with a Miele vac, especially if it’s going in many different homes. It’s not the easiest to disinfect between services. I’d stick with a bagless vac for cleaning multiple homes. There are some great options that are comparable to Miele that don’t come with the price tag and the maintenance.

Miele. Great appliances generally to be honest. Expensive but I see as investments, instead of buy several cheaper things spend the money and buy something that is going to last and stand the test of time

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.

Whoops, I thought you already bought it. I'm glad you didn't, the bagless Mieles are messy vacuums. The Miele C1 Cat & Dog comes with a carpet powerhead and it is the best model to look for. Any time you can get the carpet powerhead it will clean carpets better. The C3 Kona and C3 Cat & Dog also come with the carpet powerhead and if you luck out and find them for a low price. The C3 is more expensive because it has a longer cord and a tool compartment, but they have the same cleaning power as the C1. If you just have a little low pile carpet you might be able to get by with a turbo brush. In that case any bagged C1, C2, or C3 Miele can use a turbo brush. I'd say look for the C1 Cat & Dog first, the C1 Turbo and C1 Pure Suction as second choices. Miele's turbo brush is $150 and it's worth it over the generic tools because Miele's turbo brush keeps spinning much better than the generic copies. The Miele C1 Pure Suction is $400 new, so ideally you want to find a used C1 Pure Suction $100-150. The Miele C1 Turbo is $500, so around $150-200 is fair. Used prices should be half or less than a new vacuum because you'll need to buy new bags and filters and it comes with no warranty. Another option is the Powr-Flite Newton with Turbo Brush $171. This is a copy-cat of the Henry vacuums. It has strong suction but it's quiet. The Turbo Brush is made by the same German company that makes the turbo brushes for Miele. The Newton uses large hepa bags and has a long 35 ft. cord. Downsides are there's no automatic cord rewinder and the 2 included small tools are cheap.

What vacuum do you use now? There are a lot of Miele models, so I'll try to answer as best I can. For Miele in the U.K. the Cat & Dog means the vacuum usually comes with an air-powered turbo brush (for rugs), a carbon exhaust filter (for odors), and sometimes a mini turbo brush (for upholstery). The main turbo brush is good for low to medium pile rugs or minimal carpets. A turbo brush will make it easier to clean rugs than just using a combo floor brush. It isn't good for high or plush pile carpets, lots of carpets, or long hair because it has a narrow diameter brushroll that gets lots of hair wrap. This applies to other brands turbo brushes as well. I'm wary that a turbo brush will be any good on your deep pile carpet, its likely it will stall/stop spinning. Then you'll just use the standard combo brush. While I think the Miele C3 is better than the new Miele Guard L1 you may want a vacuum with a carpet powerhead and carpet height adjustment to work on your carpets. Not a lot of canister vacuums in Europe offer carpet powerheads but Sebo still does. You may want to check out the Sebo K3, Sebo E3, and Sebo Felix upright vacuums. They have electric carpet powerheads with carpet height adjustment, but you might need to swap in Sebo's green soft bristle brushroll. Hope that helps.

The Sebo K3 and Sebo E3 cost more than the Mieles because of the carpet powerhead and wiring. The Sebo K2 Turbo and Sebo E2 Turbo are the non-powered canisters closer to the price of the Mieles. I saw in your other comment you're looking at the Sebo Felix which is a great choice for an upright with a carpet powerhead and some of the U.K. models include the Premium Parquet Brush for dedicated hard floor use. You can use the carpet powerhed with the brushroll off and the height set to 1 for hard floor cleaning too. The nice thing about Sebo powerheads is the brushroll pops out without needing any tools for faster access and removing hair wrap.

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.

I bought the Dyson sphere back in the day thinking the ball would make vacuuming easier and would roll easy.   It wa made out of hard plastic then would grind the dirt sand and rocks into the wood floor if it didn’t pick it up the first time.    I hated my Dyson ball.   I love my Miele. 

A Kenmore canister would easily fall under your budget and have a lot of the ergonomic features you need, like lightweight, cord reel, foot pedals, and fingertip controls. Tbh any canister these days have foot pedals and cord rewinds. I'm a Miele fan, but sebos are a better value. If you can get the Sebo k3 from a dealer (usually for under $700) that would be your best bet. You'd use your dominant hand to maneuver the floor head while using your non dominant to pull at the hose to reposition the canister as you go. If you don't have two hands at your disposal pulling the canister and working in sections while surrounding the canister also works. Bonus points if your place is the perfect size for the canister to use only one plug centrally. These canisters tend to have less weight in hand than even stick models (other than the upright style stick models). These canisters will also last 20 years, with each bag filling up every 3-9 months depending on if you have pets and how many people you have at home. Bagless vacuums require deep cleaning and filter maintenance that will aggravate allergies with the aerosolization of fine dust. with bagged models, you simply toss and replace the bag every few months, and replace the filter every 4ish bags (which works out to 2-3 years for a smaller home/family). Sure it's a disposable, but they're made from recycled fibers already and it's a better prospect than buying a subpar machine every few years. It is also just more hygienic. And are the only option for folks with the worst allergies. Sebos work excellently and have good filtration, however Mieles, with their HEPA filter do filter slightly better and function better and more quietly, however they are more expensive. Any Miele with the parquet twister floor tool and seb217 would be right for you. I recommend buying it from a dealer as you can mix and match the floor heads. From a dealer you can get the c3 Kona with the seb217 (instead of the 228 bc it's lighter) for under $850 on sale, and there are sales. You might be able to get the c1 homecare model for cheaper, so ask about that. The cat & dog model is cheaper but you'll want the HEPA filter. Also Miele bags & filters are cheaper than sebos, even if youre using Miele HEPA with the full size machines. Sebo parts are only sold by dealers and they're very expenny. The Miele allergy pack is 8 bags and a heap filter for $55 (~retail for the Miele HEPA or Sebo filters alone). Other than that, I'd say lookout on the used marketplaces for good deals. I got my $1800 Miele for $300, so it's possible. Good luck.

Well if you want a quiet vacuum, (the quietest to be specific) your option is the Miele C3. The Miele c1 is marginally louder but still quieter than a Sebo. Both are quieter than any Dyson lmao (those things are crazy loud and they don't even tune their motors to offload the whine behind our scope of hearing). The Miele c3 on max is quieter than a Dyson on normal. So the cheapest option would be the Miele c1 classic pure suction. The nicest option would be the c3 gala edition. Both are hard floor only machines, but the build quality of the c3 really speaks for itself. If you're iffy about spending so much on a Miele, try visit a local vacuum store with mieles. They'll be happy to let you try them out and Miele dealers will always sell lower than online listed MSRP. You'll also hear firsthand how much quieter they are. Technically speaking, all bagless machines will be pretty loud bc they don't have much soft padding to capture the sounds (bag, nice filter). Cordless machines overall are very loud because their motors are smaller, spinning at a higher speed to generate similar pressure, and those tiny whirring things make a huge high pitched sound, characteristic of any Dyson machine (vacuum, hairdryer, hand dryer). Combine a cordless bagless and you have the absolute worst care scenario for sound dampening. Mieles recently upped their motor rpm while reducing size, but they tune their motors such that the majority of the sound falls above the frequency of our hearing. My cat doesn't seem to hate my Miele so clearly it's not that loud ultrasonic either. Checkout rtings.com for objective measurements but lemme tell you: we've been a Miele family for about 2 decades now. I bought my mom a Dyson v11 thinking it'll be great for the kitchen but she hates it! It's loud, clunky, weak (relatively: it cant rice grains from the corners) and it needs SOOOOO much brush roll maintenance omfg. Huge waste of money tbh. It's still hung in the kitchen but I think they only use it for vacuuming the stairs now (with the electro tool). The Miele canister is obviously better for our cars too. Nowadays, I think the avg active home only needs a bagged corded vacuum, and a robot. There's very little place for cordlesses imo ESPECIALLY as EVs now have power outlets that allow the use of a normal vacuum.. (I have one and my partner still uses it more than I do, but we wouldn't be in need without one. I only bought it bc I found it for a steal not because I wanted a cordless).

Conveniently the vacuum with the highest suction is also the quietest: the Miele C3! The gala edition is available on the Miele website for $650 with an extended warranty. It's made specifically for hard floors and comes with the premium hard floor tool. The Miele C1 canister is just as strong, and only slightly louder, but much cheaper. The cheapest pure suction model is available for about $350. With a good vacuum, and taking your shoes off at the door, your home can be completely dust free in only a few weeks, and I'm talking completely! (Unless you have pets in which case 98% dust free is what you'll have to settle for 😅).

I got the miele- absolutely love it. That's a great price

I’d grab a Miele C1 or C3 from John Lewis. Seems there’s a sale on! (Depending on which one fits your use case.) I’m not familiar with the C2. Others can comment on that

I have 2 Miele's, one that I inherited (around 25 years old) and one that I purchased (around 15 years old). They are a bit more expensive than most other brands, but Miele straight robs you blind with their cost on bags and filters.

I get it. I have owned a couple of Dyson’s… one was a canister bought about 20 years ago and one was a cordless bought about 8 years ago. I kept the Canister going for 8 years but had to replace more than a few brittle plastic parts and it was held together with Epoxy at the end. The cordless battery didn’t last 6 months and I had to replace the canister assembly within 30 days. The clear plastics are simply very brittle in my anecdotal experience. Also have a Miele that was once dropped down the stairs and still works like new. It is 10 years old. I appreciate the convenience of cordless. I actually don’t see bagless as a positive. They objectively release a lot of contaminant’s into the air when emptying. Sure you can empty it outside… but having to go outside every time you use it is not convenient. With a good bagged vacuum, the bag helps filter the air and the bags last a long time. The holy grail for me would be a good bagged cordless vacuum with swappable batteries. We bought a Samsung Bespoke Jet which is pretty close to the ideal… but expensive. Bagless but has a charging base with a bag and filter in it that automatically empties the canister without any dirt getting into the air. Much more quiet than the Dyson, feels better made and includes two swappable batteries with a charger on the base for the 2nd battery.

I had an OG Dyson canister that we bought 20 years ago... and the plastics they used were super brittle then just like now. We got 10 years out of it... BUT we had to replace multiple parts and it was held together with epoxy and fiberglass patch kit tape all over. It was a mess. By comparison we have a Miele canister now that is 10 years old and is perfect.

I have a lower end Miele as my main vacuum and have had it for 10 years and it is like new... however I did supplement with a Dyson cordless for awhile and it went through a battery every year and I had to replace several broken plastic bits on the cannister.... also those make a mess when you try to empty them..... No cordless vacuums are BIFL.... HOWEVER we did get a Samsung Bespoke Jet cordless vac 2 years ago and I love that thing. Pricy for a cordless but it is way better quality than the Dyson and has a charging base that also contains a vacuum/bag that sucks the dirt out of it into a bag... so completely mess-less. It also has two batteries that can be swapped in seconds like a power tool. The second battery mounts to the dock in a second charger. It is also quieter than the Dyson and the Miele.

I had an older one… bought it over 20 years ago. It broke constantly for its 8 year life and I was always gluing together its brittle plastic or ordering parts. Miele that I replaced it with was a huge upgrade.

My Dyson v15 does a very good job on the the hardfloors. I use it multiple times a day as I have little kids and dogs. It is fantastic to just pull it off the wall and quickly clean the floors. My Miele C3 comes out on the weekend for a deep clean, especially the carpet and furniture. If I didn't have carpet I'd probably have gotten a C1. For the charge, my house is similar size but 50/50 carpet and hardfloors and the V15 has no issue cleaning it all in a single charge. Not sure how quickly it recharges TBH since when I'm done it stays in the charger for at least several hours before I need it again.

I love my V15, it's surprisingly powerful for a stick. I use it everyday to touch up the whole house, so easy to just pop off the wall and go. On the weekend my Miele C3 comes out for the deep clean.

I have a Dyson v15 and a Miele C3. The dyson gets used multiple times a day. The Miele I use once a week.

I don't know about Miele. Our Miele canister is 10 years old and the wand broke. Took it to the vacuum store and it's $200CAD to replace. As I was considering ordering the replacement I mentioned the power cuts in and out on the brush head and was told it's a common failure that requires a new hose. $200CAD to replace the hose. The head has been squealing as well and that's $180CAD. So to replace just the parts costs $580CAD to attach to my 10 year old canister or I can buy a new Miele C1 for $399 or a C3 for $699. I'm looking into SEBO as Miele was not what I expected.

I used to have to replace Briscoes vacuum cleaner every 3 -4 years. My current Miele is now 12 years old and it is still going strong. Enough said.

C3 cats and dogs has power head for carpets, if you just have hard floor the regular C3 or C1 will do great

Miele all the way. I've always hated the Dyson products are all like "look at me, I'm a complicated and loud contraption!" And then they crap out anyways.

I will die with my Miele. We've had it for 12+ years now, and only had to do a minor repair once, which I was able to do with help from youtube. Hands down, one of the best home purchases we've ever done.

Miele C3. With a fresh bag and filter, I can't move the head on carpet without opening the vent slightly. It would suck an apple through a garden hose.... I should call her.

Could you do a similar comparison for mattresses, please? Just a heads-up: Reddit is an international platform, and there’s a significant difference between EU and US vacuum cleaners due to the voltage difference (220V vs 110V). Also, keep in mind that the 2013 Ecodesign regulation limits the maximum power and annual energy consumption of vacuums: 1600W and 62 kWh/year from 2014, and 900W and 43 kWh/year from 2017 onwards. I own both an older and a newer Miele Cat & Dog vacuum. The older model is noticeably more powerful, though both are similar in terms of noise.

I got a Miele C3 recently and it's great. Also have mostly vinyl plank, but it handles the thin carpets and rugs well too (not sure it's meant to be good on shag carpets). I've got cats and even though it's not the cat and dog version it does well with hair, tufts, litter and kibble.

Not cheap, but I suggest Miele C3. Hoping it’s the last vacuum I ever own, love it so far.

MIele is hands down the best vaccuum. I've had mine over 12 years, still works great

We have a Miele C3 Cat and Dog and I like it a lot. I have a bad back and don’t find it too difficult to use, unlike most vacuums. We have four cats, including two longhaired black fluffballs. Our carpets are a cream-beige. It’s a constant struggle (we’re saving up to replace them).

Miele. Not even a contest. Only negative is price but they last forever and Miele sells parts

They are one of the most popular vacuums in the world. You won’t be disappointed

Buying Miele was probably one of the best decisions I have ever made with any product purchase. Such a good vacuum and product.

I like my Miele.

Is the CX1 bagless? I have the C3, it's pretty good, bagged vacuums work better.

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

I have the Miele Duoflex and the plastic on it feels sturdier than the plastic on my Miele C3.

You turn off the power head from the handle on a Miele Not the suction control but realistically few have it on other than max, even if you are not supposed to

Miele - hands down the best!

I have a Shark for work and a Miele canister vacuum for my own house! I love them both but for different reasons. The ease of an upright when I’m working can’t be beat. The Miele is so powerful but heavy!!

Anyone saying Henry, hasn’t had a Miele.

we have a miele cat&dog (bought around 2012 for +/-200€) and it still works perfect!

My Miele has been going to 25+ years without any repairs or issues

If you really want "built to last" for that range (or a little above) go to your local reputable vacuum shop and explain your situation, what you like in a vacuum, and most likely they will have plenty of maintained or refurbished used options from good brands that all are built to last with replaceable parts. I bought my used Miele C3 from my local shop for $600 (it was over $1200 new) and they gave me the same warranty that a new one would come with, a free tuneup, extra bags and filters, and two extra floor heads! They definitely will have used vacuums lower in price as well.

I did, best decision for wife happiness in a while next to the speed queen washer/dryer. I had Dyson big ball vacuums for the decade prior and they are hot garbage after 6-12 months of use. You have to tear apart the canister to clean the caked on dust and dried skin out of it for it to not smell like a moldy foot every time you turn it on. Oh, and the Hepa filter is a royal pain to change on the newer big ball models and if you don't change it (dyson doesn't tell you you need to every 6-12 months) it burns up the motor. The Meile C3 is a bagged vacuum that only has a hose that can cake up with that junk and that's unlikely. If it starts stinking, you change the bag and you have a new vacuum again. I'd rather spend $1,400 once (theoretically for 15+ years) and $80/year in bags than spending $300-500 every two years on a new crappy vacuum.

With no stairs and carpet to think about, corded may be better as you can’t match the power on carpet and you don’t have to worry about dragging it up and down stairs. I highly recommend Miele as a brand, mine is prehistoric and still going strong, similar levels of inconvenience as a Henry. However for me, it’s such a pain in the arse to get it out that 90% of the time I use my folding rechargeable Shark and absolutely love it. I highly recommend shopping second hand, particularly if going for cordless as there’s no battery degradation to worry about, though I inherited my Shark second hand and it’s still stellar. If you’re worried about faults, Shark do say they have a five year guarantee and buying on credit card will give you Section 75 protection on the off chance they don’t honour it. Shark also have 4.2% cashback on TopCashback right now as a potential extra little saving.

Definitely skip the Shark. The Dyson I had seemed gimmicky. It just didn’t live up to the hype. I own that exact Miele. For hard wood or laminate floors it’s great. Also for lower shag rugs and carpet. Don’t have any high shag carpet in my home, so I can’t comment on it’s performance there.

I had a Dyson before we got our Miele. I bought the vactec hype and got the Miele a few years ago and did a head to head test. The Miele picked up so much dirt the Dyson has missed. It was pretty shocking.

Why? I use a C3 as my garage vacuum(because there's no reason to bring it inside), there's nothing to write home about. Use a V15 with fluffy optic for the house and there's no reason to plug the c3 in. The Miele is fucking annoying and likes to roll over. I've had the older dysons and yes they were much worse/trash, but for a V15 vs C3 there are no advantages to make me want to plug and be attached to a hose.

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.

We've had a Miele for at least 15 years now. It's actually repairable! I initially was offended at the price, but it has been worth it.

Miele is a good way to go

I spent about two years dithering and then a month researching and got a Miele C3 to replace my falling-apart and LOUD Dyson Animal. It was a good choice. Quiet and no dust. I did remove all the carpeting in my house, but still need to vacuum up the cat tumbleweed under the bed and sofa, as well as the “welcome” mats inside the house where I leave my outdoor shoes.

Miele is really good

I’ll throw in another vote for the Miele C3, but that’s mostly because it’s what I own and it’s been fantastic. That said, there might be an even better option out there specifically for dog hair. I just know the C3 has handled my messes without clogging or choking out like my old Shark used to. (Upgraded from a Shark myself, so I feel your pain there.) If you’re still deciding, definitely [check out the big spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jcYjwx_fqSUOVxAn4F_UbbskkHCNPiPU48CZRgM4eAg/edit?usp=sharing) that’s pinned in a few of the vacuum threads. You can sort by specs like suction, bagged vs bagless, cord length, etc., which makes it way easier to see what fits your situation before spending big.

You do realize how loud a shop vac is compared to something like a Miele c3, right? They're a good 5-15 dB louder depending on the model, which is a massive difference.

I'm joking haha. I have a miele c3 currently, and also have had the older version of what the c2 became, as well as an electrolux. I am very much not a fan of disposable dysons or sharks 😂

I'm not sure I'd say mieles feel more premium. My sebo felix feels much nicer than any of the Miele vacuums I've had. I will give the Miele the edge on the feeling of the attachments themselves. The hinges for the c3 I had for the attachments and the bag door felt pretty crappy though compared to the levers on my felix for its bag door

I'm not a fan of the soft touch. Maybe it's neglect from previous owners, but it gets gummy after a while at least on the ones I've had. And yeah, it's definitely gonna depend on person to person. The Miele wands are definitely made for tall people, as my c3s wand wasn't fully extended, and had ample length left and I'm 6'1"

I had a shark from Costco and it sucked after a bit. Bought a Miele and that thing fuckin rips. Best vacuum I ever had, 3 dog's and 3 cats with all carpet.

It's honestly the best vacuum I have ever had and it's not even close. It wasn't cheap but neither are Dyson's and they're garbage from what I've experienced. I think I was 400ish give or take and I live in Canada.  The "powered" head on mine spins the head by the air flowing through the head so if you get something stuck it doesn't burn out a motor. It's honestly the best design I could think of. Theres a dial on the head to let more or less air through. The only complaint I have is that it works too good and everytime I use it I have to take scissors and cut the hair that's caught around the head in the brushes but it's not the vacuums fault I have a fucking hobby farm on a carpet sooo. The other head without the spinner is fucking ridiculously strong. I cannot vacuum a rug with it because it sucks so hard. I have to hold one side down with my foot and pull away and it's still hard haha. I usually go over the carpet a few times with the regular suction head then throw the old turbo head on 🏍️ You won't regret it. 

Unfortunately, it's misleading with the L1 Cat and Dog. It only comes with a turbohead. If you want to go with the Guard L1, compare it with the L1 Electro instead. That vacuum comes with the SEB228, the same head that comes with the C3 Cat and Dog.

It depends on what features you're looking for. The OG C3 are still good machines. But there are nice things that they implemented with the new L1 series. L1 is a bit lighter than C3, they come with a 4-wheel design now instead of 3-wheel design with the C3 which makes the machine more stable on the ground. Also the bag holder is way better on the L1 than the C3 for sure. With that being said, the C3 is less expensive than the L1 and the bundled attachment with the C3 is better in my opinion than the L1. I recommend going to a local dealer that have both of them in their showroom and compare it side by side.

C3 is a good vacuum, but it's a discontinued machine. Usually, if you're spending this amount of money, you would go for the current models. With that being said, seeing them in person and looking at them side by side is not a bad idea. There are definitely some nice upgrades with the new versions. I would do my due diligence before pulling the trigger. Weigh in the pros and cons between the two and go from there.

Those Sebo and Miele vacuums last fucking forever so there ya go.

Miele is the good one.

For BIFL you gotta go with the Miele. Our C3 was a wedding present and outside of two services (just tune ups) that baby has been doing it’s thang for 8+ years. Meanwhile Dyson has a new model every 6 months

Dyson stick vacuum cleaners are the easiest to use and the best design for domestic use  IMO.   I had a miele in the past, and dragging around a cleaner on little wheels and replacing bags is terrible: I don't care how long they last.

I've got three vacuums 😂 (all bought second hand!). I have a small dyson ball which is great for carpets, I have a miele pet which I use on wooden floors and tight corners etc and my poor henry is relegated to being the shed vacuum 🤣 Like I said all my vacuums were bought second hand, I think the most I paid was £20 for the miele and they all work perfectly.

Miele C3 met als extra een brede zuigmond voor harde vloeren. Deze is circa 10cm breder dan een standaard zuigmond als ik het goed heb. (Alleen voor harde vloeren) de miele heeft een prettig lang snoer, maakt zelfs op de hoogste stand een nog acceptabel geluid, erg goede zuigkracht, degelijk gebouwd, traploos instelbare "zuigbuis" ook voor langere mensen lang genoeg. Hiervoor een Dyson gehad, 2x zo duur, maar wat een onding was dat. Erg kort snoer, veel herrie/ weinig zuigkracht, korte "zuigbuis" dus krom lopen.

Goedkoop is duurkoop. Een goede stofzuiger kost gewoon een paar centen. Ga voor een goede Miele, dan zit je goed. Daarvoor een tijdlang een Dyson gehad, duur kreng, veel herrie, weinig vermogen.

And if you ever do need to replace your vacuum, hop on over to eBay and pick up a Miele or Royal 4000.  Those things are bulletproof and work better than any lame plastic bagless you're finding on Amazon.

Since the C3's are going to be discontinued, look at one that has a power nozzle with it. I got a Great deal on my C3 Cat and Dog and I Love using it.

Dyson and Shark are Garbage. If you can afford and/or save up the money for a Miele or Sebo, those are one of the Best vacuums you can buy.

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.

Dyson does a good job at advertising but they’re horrible at being vacuums. Go to any vacuum shop and you’ll see piles of them there waiting to get fixed. It’s Miele or nothing. All parts are made by Miele. Mine came with a 7 year warranty.

Agree my Miele is 16 years old and had no issues.

Miele. Phenomenal bit of kit, I think it will out last me.

Don't know, in 12 years I've never needed one. I'm guessing not many can say that about a Dyson. I'm lead to believe that if you contact them in Germany they will always get a part for you too for every product they have ever sold.

Yeah. I was so close to buying a Miele c3 car and dog. I get the benefits of picking those other German brands.. But the price difference, the worse user experience (tiny hallways, a cable to plug in, canister to drag around), and the need to spend 3 weeks learning wtf I was actually supposed to buy pushed me away. No doubt they'll last longer than the Dyson, but if my Dyson lasts 8 years with a new battery half way through, I'll be more than happy.

It's very lightweight and extremely powerful for its size with good run time. We live in a large old house with 3 kids and a pet. I have a 15 year old Miele which is fantastic, but I'll be damned if I'm going to drag that thing up and down three floors regularly. Our Dyson V6 is 8+ years old and still going strong. It does 90% of the vacuuming because it can be easily picked up to spot clean a specific area and does a good job of it. Yes, it requires a bit more maintenance (cleaning) than the Miele, but it also doesn't require bags that are several dollars each, and again, most importantly, makes vacuuming a LOT easier.

Hmm. Nearly 10 years on mine here. My Miele is *really* bifl now because it hardly gets any use.

We are hard on Hoover's and have gone through a good few. The one which has lasted the longest is our Miele c3. It did need a new tube and the cable needs replacing now but it's still going strong. You can buy different heads for different floor types, they are interchangable. Dyson, Siemens etc all burnt out or broke beyond viable repair.

I would recommend the C3 cat and dog as this model comes with HEPA filtration. Solid machine which if taken care of properly will last for decades.