SEBO - FELIX Premium

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.

My Sebo Felix is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. God that thing is so good. 

I like to add, SEBO is another great option. One can be more available than the other depending on location. Big thing is bagged vacuums are just better. Everyone switching to bagless was just a straight downgrade. 

It's not a cordless stick model, but Sebo Felix is my go-to vacuum for spot cleaning and daily maintenance.

Miele rolled out their new Guard series vacuums and there are 20% discounts on C3s that are hard to pass up. Find a local dealer and see what inventory they have left. I'd go for a C3 dog and cat model (white body). It will come with the hand held turbo tool (stairs, upholstery, dog beds), carbon filtration, and the excellent SEB 228 power nozzle. Next up from that model is the C3 Marin (blue body) with an auto setting, change filter light, and auto shut off feature when you park the wand. Add the parquet twister (the XL is convenient for large areas that are hardwood), it squeezes under furniture and the castle ridge design of the brush works perfectly with dog hair. Sebo has one too, but Sebo's premium parquet is even better. The C3 Kona is also a solid value C3, its the entry level black body that includes the SEB 228 power nozzle, very few of these are available because the price point with discount were a high value option. The Sebo E3 is a direct competitor to the Miele, and also excellent. You'll get a 10 year warranty from the dealer on this model and if a discount isn't offered, negotiate for a free accessory package and/or bags/filters. I'd seriously consider a package deal; an E3 and Felix. My go-to vacuum on our main floor is the Felix where it's all hardwoods and a couple of area rugs. The Felix is almost as convenient as a stick vacuum and maneuvers easily. It comes with the excellent premium parquet. One set of additional attachments will fit both the E3 and Felix (hand held turbo brush, long flexible wand and 9' extension hose for stairs). You'll get a discount and additional accessories thrown in if you buy two.

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

Miele rolled out their new Guard series canister vacs and all of the existing C3s are on clearance now. Find your local dealer and go visit the store. You need a powered model (entry level units are cheaper because they don't have the powerhead or electrical hose). Also look at the Sebo Felix. Awesome upright machine that handles carpet and hardwood floors, with excellent filtration.

I think the Felix ranks very high for my uprights. I use this one frequently because it has a nice blend of performance and is user friendly. Best suction still goes to my Kirby’s.

I’ve had terrible vacuum luck for years. Just bought a Sebo Felix Premium and could not possibly be happier with it than I am. Worth every penny.

I'm recommending 3 higher end, bagged, corded vacuums with power nozzles to address your area rugs. The first is the upright Sebo Felix. The power head is interchangeable with the premium parquet for bare floors. The onboard hose will address most of your above the floor cleaning and it includes a crevice tool and dusting brush. If you can find a Meile C3 Kona, Marin, or Cat & Dog that is discounted grab any of these canister models. Last either a Sebo E3 or K3 depending what might still be on sale.

It would be excellent, not as good on staircases and such but as far as performance would be just fine

I think the Felix would be the choice. The upright design, top loading bag, and light weight all seem to be in your favor. All Sebo nozzles are foot controlled (power), but still require some bending to dial the nozzle height adjustment.

A Miele or Sebo bagged vacuum is your best bet. They do so much better a job than any bagless cordless and will last for decades.  Personally I love my Sebo Felix. You’re not going to get cat pee out with a vacuum though. You need some specific carpet cleaning products. 

My Sebo Felix is the go-to machine for quick tasks. It’s always ready and easy to deploy.

Sebo - great German brand, all replaceable parts.  Basically no mainstream consumer brand is good anymore. Their not designed to be fixed, and on since cases are designed to eventually fail.  Look for brands that make industrial vacuums. they often have a consumer option. They will typically be more boring looking but far more reliable. And they'll cost 2-3x a typical Dyson. My Sebo was $1200, but I was replacing vacuums every couple years, so if it lasts 6+ then I'm even.

We have a Sebo Felix

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

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

Canister vacs come in a variety of prices based on accessories and if the vacuum has a power nozzle or straight suction. Straight suction vacuums are cheaper because there are no electrical connections in the hose or wand. Based on your budget and bare surfaces, a pure suction canister with an air driven floor attachment should work (the medium pile rugs might bog it down). Sebo K2 Turbo or a Miele C1 Turbo Team are two solid choices. A Sebo Felix is a worthy upgrade (the Dart's big brother). It's a more capable model, but more expensive. The Black Friday discounts are known at your local dealer, pop in and see what models they have on sale.

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

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

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

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.

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