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| Post# 248456 , Reply# 1 8/30/2013 at 21:27 (3,884 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO) | ||
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Can't say I've used it... That said, a supercharged EXL would be pretty hard to beat - but that Miele PN looks like a Wessel Werk, which are generally considered among the best. Would it beat the Tristar? Maybe... | ||
| Post# 248474 , Reply# 3 8/31/2013 at 07:25 (3,883 days old) by GeorgeCT (Fairfield, Connecticut) | ||
Check out my link below.
(thread I started here, because I'm unhappy with my Miele). Miele UniQ isn't much different in features than the Capricorn I own. CLICK HERE TO GO TO GeorgeCT's LINK | ||
| Post# 248477 , Reply# 4 8/31/2013 at 09:18 (3,883 days old) by dirtmaster37 (Ypsilanti, Michigan USA) | ||
Should I buy the UniQ or a different Miele canister?
Hi Erik,
As a major distributor for Miele products for our area of southeastern Michigan, I can say with relative confidence, that most of what you've heard so far is correct. I would personally find a dealer that sells the HomeCare S8390. This model is available (currently) only thru the in-store, dealer network, and is similar to the Marin (sounds MARINE)that is avail online and in some dealer showrooms. The Marin is sold with the SEB217 as standard, with any other Power Brush optional. Most dealers tho, carry the HomeCare line, which offers more feature filled, and desirable models , for the consumer's choosing, plus as of now, it'sinternet protected. We sell this model (S8390 HomeCare complete), with the SEB 236 Electro Premium head, which is the same one that is standard on the UniQ. It also has as extra's, the long flexible crevice tool to supplement the smaller nested one, a large adjustable dusting brush to supplement the smaller nested one AND, the AllteQ multi-floortool. Some dealers sell the SEB 217, and SEB 228 heads as options, but we do not. We retail the S8 Kona that has the 228 head as standard, and the HomeCare S6 that has the 217. No need for the multi-head approach, unless a customer ASKS for the different heads. Then we of course will supply one, with the appropriate price reductions!! As to the reasons why "I" stress the S8 HomeCare to my customer base??? Well as you may have read, the UniQ ONLY has, over the rest: the electronic, fingertip-touch controls (the HomeCare has easy to use touch buttons on the canister portion that select power thru six different power ranges), lighted parking slots for the tools (absurd honestly as none of the rest have this), and the LONGER 10-5 warranty (read up on that)oh and a electronic filter minder for the HEPA. Many dealers including myself sell the UniQ only on the first, and last two features alone. Most prospects LAUGH at the lights on the thing. At least in our area.. Electronic controls however, do age and get finicky, and Miele isn't immune to that issue. Some have issues, where most never do. Whereas, the HomeCare has a 2 year P&L on the unit, and an additonal 5 on the motors. And has none of the sparkly "gimmickry" of the upper slot UniQ. So the lesser warranty isn't as much of an issue,as there is less to go wrong later on. Above all, your pocketbook , and your conscious should be your guide. Do not let a few who did not have a great experience with the products ruin YOUR experience. Believe, it's more the norm to have a great experience with Miele, than to not. The UniQ is $1499 all told, is lighter and more durable than the Capricorn (which it replaced); and finally, the Home Care is $400- LESS than the UniQ, priced with the premium Power Brush nozzle,so you are not sacrificing ANY power or performance. you may even find a dealer who will give you a better deal too!! And finally, I do "LIKE" the UniQ, contrary to what it may seem thru what i've written thus far. To that end, we sell as many as the customer base will buy. It has it's convenience features, and top-flite luxury that melts the hearts of some. There is just a really great alternative for less, with more. And in the end, that always wins out for us.... Hope this helps. Chad | ||
| Post# 248535 , Reply# 7 8/31/2013 at 21:06 (3,883 days old) by piano_god (British Columbia, Canada) | ||
 I own the top-of-the-line models of the S2, S5, S6, S7 and S8. I can honestly say the S8990 is the greatest vacuum to come from the factory at Bielefeld. However, the bragging rights and convenience features doesn't make it a better performing vacuum.
As Chad mentioned, if you can negate the convenience and "cool" features of the S8990 UniQ, the S8390 HomeCare is likely the best value in the current S8 series. | ||
| Post# 248546 , Reply# 8 8/31/2013 at 23:31 (3,882 days old) by vegassucks () | ||
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My Favorite S8 The Is my favorite looking s8, the problem is I wanted the Seb-236 power head and the local dealer by me would not upgrade fro the 228. There are many very cool dealers that will upgrade you for $50, I wish I would have know this prior. 
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| Post# 248548 , Reply# 9 9/1/2013 at 00:23 (3,882 days old) by gm1982 () | ||
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www.simplicityvac.com/images/prod... BUY AMERICAN | ||
| Post# 248553 , Reply# 10 9/1/2013 at 02:14 (3,882 days old) by vegassucks () | ||
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Riccar American? The Ricar canister is still made in China and the uprights are put together in the United States with parts made in third world Country's around the world. Buy Quality no matter where it is built. | ||
| Post# 248598 , Reply# 11 9/1/2013 at 10:13 (3,882 days old) by Blackheart (North Dakota) | ||
Simplicity and Miele
A simplicity canister would also be an excellent choice. I was curious and just performed a little test on the two I used a miele silver moon and a riccar 1700 (equivalent to the Simplicity Moxie)
Their airflow is the same when all bags and filters are clean pulling a 5.5 on the baird meter and i did a pre-test reading both read at 4.5 (i hadn't changed bags or filters) The real performance difference in them lies in the powerheads I used the SEB 236 for the miele. I did a total of 32 strokes with each machine overlapping to make sure the Kirby wouldn't be cleaning from an untouched area once i was done i put my Dirt Meter on my G6 marked the pads for each machine and ran air through the kirby before inserting the pads to ensure no dirt trapped in the head tampered with the results. 24 strokes were done with the kirby on each area. 
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| Post# 248600 , Reply# 12 9/1/2013 at 10:19 (3,882 days old) by gm1982 () | ||
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Going points, either are good, seems they both picked up equally for the most part. | ||
| Post# 248603 , Reply# 13 9/1/2013 at 11:17 (3,882 days old) by GeorgeCT (Fairfield, Connecticut) | ||
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vegassucks
Now that's not fair to totally disregard my issues with Miele.
They're real issues and I'm not the only one that has them. I'm comparing feature to feature i.e. tool size, cord length, hose length...etc. I personally never had an issue with my still working Kenmore Progressive but my Miele SEB-236 power head will no longer lock in the upright position (the locking/unlocking mechanism broke). The extension wand is no longer unlocking to extend or retract (it's jammed). And the material (felt?) that's on the upholstery attachment is now gone. I'm waiting for Riccar/Simplicity to come out with there new line (made or assembled in America) of canisters later this year. I'm hoping that will be money well spent as long as it has features I'm looking for (long hose/cord, larger attachments, great power head...etc.). To me the Miele was a huge let down (sorry once again Miele fans), but it's the way I feel. I paid good money for the Capricorn and dollar for dollar (to me) it's not worth it and I wish someone told be the short comings of this vacuum before I purchased it. | ||
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