Thread Number: 35859
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
I need help choosing a new vacuum |
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Post# 384801 , Reply# 2   1/25/2018 at 11:57 (2,254 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 384806 , Reply# 4   1/25/2018 at 12:53 (2,254 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I would never go with a Miele - the initial cost is VERY high as is the upkeep. Bags for that german brand come four to a box for $20. I don't like throwing $5 bills in the trash can. The HEPA filter for a Miele is $50 per year. Ouch.
Why not check out the new Sharks? The new Shark Apex is a very nice vacuum. Your cost is about $275 and NO BAGS TO BUY! |
Post# 384810 , Reply# 5   1/25/2018 at 13:56 (2,254 days old) by Vacfan1982 (Cardiff)   |   | |
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Post# 384811 , Reply# 6   1/25/2018 at 13:57 (2,254 days old) by Vacfan1982 (Cardiff)   |   | |
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Post# 384815 , Reply# 7   1/25/2018 at 15:09 (2,254 days old) by compddd (San Diego)   |   | |
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Thanks for all the advice so far! Where would I try and acquire a used Sebo or Simplicity? Shark Apex? Isn't that a bagless vacuum and hence no good? |
Post# 384817 , Reply# 8   1/25/2018 at 15:17 (2,254 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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@dysonman1 did @compddd do something personal to you? That is almost complete opposite of what the vacuum cleaner collector/service Community usually suggest.
It's also a fact you can buy the filters in bags and bulk and get them for much less than what you suggested. I would not wish a Shark vacuum on anybody. If you got to go $100 cheap at least get a Hoover. |
Post# 384818 , Reply# 9   1/25/2018 at 15:40 (2,254 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)   |   | |
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I personally like bagless vacuum cleaners. Who wants to store dirt in the closet?
I can find much better uses for my money than buying bags and filters. Genuine Miele bags come four to a box for $20 plus sales tax. Genuine Miele hepa filters are $49.95 and according to the Miele dealer, it should be changed once a year. You could always buy bojack bags, but why risk voiding the warranty? After all, the Miele is extremely expensive and overpriced (very overpriced) so if you buy one you should use genuine parts. My bagless central vac (Vacuflo) works very well, and holds a years worth of dirt before emptying. My Rainbow is bagless, and leaves the house smelling clean and fresh. My Kirby uses bags, and stinks after a week or two of old dirt. |
Post# 384819 , Reply# 10   1/25/2018 at 15:41 (2,254 days old) by compddd (San Diego)   |   | |
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Jade Angel Does this Miele model from BB&B have the nozzle you are talking about? CLICK HERE TO GO TO compddd's LINK |
Post# 384821 , Reply# 11   1/25/2018 at 15:54 (2,254 days old) by Vacfan1982 (Cardiff)   |   | |
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I've gone off bagless too messy. I would like to try a Rainbow not sure I'll like all the faffing about though and they are quite heavy when the bowl is full of water.
Here in the UK you can get 4 Miele bags for around £8 -£10 and the Hepa filter around £20 if you really need it. I'd rather pay for the bags than empty a bagless cleaner. I've not noticed too much smell coming from the Miele bags. |
Post# 384823 , Reply# 12   1/25/2018 at 16:02 (2,254 days old) by Vacfan1982 (Cardiff)   |   | |
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Post# 384826 , Reply# 13   1/25/2018 at 16:33 (2,254 days old) by compactc9guy (Bathurst NB)   |   | |
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Forget about bag less unless you want a dust bleacher dust storm in the house .Miele Sebo Aerus Tristar or Filter queen altho higher end machines filters s well and some have hepa good attachements well built and built to last also
whats your budget ?awesome suction and very well built nota dust bleacher can do upholstery carpet rugs floor whit ease im byass i own few lux ap200 and Discovery 2 and Compact c9 but if i had the money id go whit a Perfect Power team or Tristar cs suction air flow ease of use . Just my opinion and thoughts is all . |
Post# 384834 , Reply# 14   1/25/2018 at 18:31 (2,254 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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@dysonman1
We all know the stuff cost less money in a dealer that's the way Miele is pricing structure is. And Miele sells performance packs on their website for $99 that include 4 pre filters ,HEPA and 16 bags . Which I think are pretty reasonably priced . You can also buy a box genuine bags for $18.99 from Amazon. Dry Bagless vacuums are messy dirty and require lots of time washing filters almost every time you use them see the post about it titled Shark Week. Shark is a company also has really no parts available though they will offer to replace your machine. If you're willing to pay the shipping. At least if you get a low end Hoover parts and local service are readily available. If your Kirby is stinking they make active carbon vacuum bags you can buy for it. CLICK HERE TO GO TO vacuumdevil's LINK |
Post# 384838 , Reply# 15   1/25/2018 at 19:35 (2,254 days old) by matt8808 (Teesside - North East - UK)   |   | |
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I agree with everything jade_angel has said. Very sound advice. I'd personally buy either the Miele or Sebo. I have a Miele C3 myself and it is a very nice machine. |
Post# 384843 , Reply# 17   1/25/2018 at 20:22 (2,253 days old) by royalfan (Chicago)   |   | |
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Post# 384845 , Reply# 19   1/25/2018 at 20:45 (2,253 days old) by compddd (San Diego)   |   | |
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So the C2 I found at BB&B is good? It has the SEB228 or SEB236 nozzles? |
Post# 384851 , Reply# 20   1/25/2018 at 23:05 (2,253 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 384859 , Reply# 21   1/26/2018 at 07:28 (2,253 days old) by jade_angel (Fort Collins, CO)   |   | |
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IMHO, the SEB228 performs slightly better than the SEB236 anyway. It's bigger and a bit chunkier, and doesn't have a light, but it actually agitates better and does a better job of dislodging sand and fuzz. |
Post# 384864 , Reply# 22   1/26/2018 at 09:55 (2,253 days old) by n0oxy (Saint Louis Missouri, United States)   |   | |
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I believe this nozzle is a rebranded Wessel-werk EBK360 which is a very good nozzle. You would think that the higher the model number, the better the nozzle, the SEB236 is actually made by Miele I think. Mike |
Post# 384893 , Reply# 23   1/26/2018 at 22:27 (2,252 days old) by compddd (San Diego)   |   | |
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I ended up getting the C2 Miele from BB&B, they allowed the 20% coupon to be used so I got it for $413 after tax, not bad I think! Only thing I'm concerned about, do the bags fill up quick? |
Post# 384914 , Reply# 25   1/27/2018 at 10:49 (2,252 days old) by crazykirbydude (Lexington, KY)   |   | |
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DON'T go bagless! They are the absolute worst! If you are looking for a high end cleaner ($1000+), get an Aerus vacuum. Their Guardian Upright, the Guardian canister, the Lux Classic and The Lux Legacy are all made in the USA and will last you forever. They also have a little motorized brush called the "Sidekick" for cleaning pet hair. My Aerus from 1949 is still going strong. If you are looking for a middle end vacuum ($400-$900), Go with a Simplicity or Riccar vacuum. They are made in the USA and are good vacuums for $500. If you are looking for a low end cleaner ($100 and below), I would go with the Bissell PowerForce Bagged. Decent suction and it is $48.95. It's a decent budget vac.
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Post# 385035 , Reply# 26   1/29/2018 at 10:37 (2,250 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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For me personally, the only bagless vacuum that I wouldn't ever have a problem using is a true cyclonic central vacuum like the Vacuflo for example. I wouldn't mind using some other bagless vacuums but I would only use them once every while. And there are most that I would never use but I still wouldn't have a problem collecting them.
The local Miele dealer here sells Miele vacuums at a discount price but not the bags, filters, or parts. |
Post# 385046 , Reply# 27   1/29/2018 at 19:11 (2,250 days old) by compddd (San Diego)   |   | |
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@panasonicvac How much of a discount from the local dealer? |
Post# 385064 , Reply# 28   1/30/2018 at 08:31 (2,249 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 385067 , Reply# 29   1/30/2018 at 10:25 (2,249 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 385069 , Reply# 30   1/30/2018 at 10:41 (2,249 days old) by compddd (San Diego)   |   | |
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@panasonicvac Bed Bath and Beyond had the Miele C2 for $120 off and I was able to stack their 20% coupon on top of that as well, did I get a good deal? |
Post# 385083 , Reply# 31   1/30/2018 at 17:12 (2,249 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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Post# 385105 , Reply# 32   1/31/2018 at 00:17 (2,248 days old) by stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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Post# 385121 , Reply# 33   1/31/2018 at 11:39 (2,248 days old) by compddd (San Diego)   |   | |
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@stricklybojack Do you have any Sebo D4's for sale? |
Post# 385152 , Reply# 34   1/31/2018 at 22:19 (2,247 days old) by Stricklybojack (Southern California)   |   | |
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