Thread Number: 388
Miele Capricorn vs Sebo Airbelt C3 vs Riccar 1800 |
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Post# 3677   11/8/2006 at 14:12 (6,372 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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I went to my local vac shop today to try out the Miele. I currently have a Lux 9000 and while it is a good vacuum and I like most of the features there are a few things I don't like. The vacuum is heavy, noisy, does not manoevre easily on carpeting and the hose handle is big, heavy and awkward to use when using the dusting brush and mini power nozzle. I've done a lot of research on the internet, read reviews, etc. and decided that I was interested in the Miele. It is supposed to be quiet, good suction and the SEB236 power brush more than adequate on medium pile carpeting. Well the vac dealer tells me today that he is no longer pushing Miele...in fact he is going to stop selling them altogether. His new favourite machine is the Sebo. He just started selling Riccar also and thinks it may even be better than the Sebo. I tried the Sebo and found the ET-H power nozzle to be very good....it pulled itself across the carpeting. Also the machine was very quiet. I'm not too sure about the hose handle and the wire that is exposed in order that the hose can swivel left to right. I didn't try the Riccar but it seems to be impressive also. He was selling the Sebo for $999 CAD and the Riccar for $1349 CAD. I'm still leaning towards the Miele just based on everything I've read but not being able to try one out, I'm not sure. Any comments?
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Post# 3678 , Reply# 1   11/8/2006 at 14:42 (6,372 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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I have a Miele Red Velvet that I like but its not fabulous, however I did hear that the S5 models are more powerful. The Electrolux is a good machine, I had a Renaissance, but they can be a pain to pull around since they dont move as easily as the 6500 or metal bodied machines. I put in a VacuFlu central vac a few months ago after looking for a new canister. If I didnt choose the Vacuflo, i think i would have bought the Sebo. It has a power nozzle that reminds me of the Electrolux, and it seems to be engineered for someone who is concerned more with its funtion than beauty. While looking around online I found the Sebos bags to be less expensive than the Mieles. If you are able put a central vac unit into your home, you can probably do it for a cost similar to the Miele (at least it was for my house). Its the best vac I have used so far and if you have pets, no more smelly bags. What about an Air-Way? Im sure that some of the other members can offer you a whole lot more info on all the machines. Good luck! -Steven |
Post# 3688 , Reply# 5   11/8/2006 at 16:50 (6,372 days old) by vinvac (Dubuque IA)   |   | |
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Don't rule out the Air-Way. It is a solid built metal machine with great filtration. Simple design, nice hose, great powerhead, long cord and has an optional turbo tool that would work great on stairs, furniture and in the car. I would not trade it for a central vac or any of the plastic bodied machines. Personally central vac is a pain to use. The hose is always in the way, heavy due to its length. Plus the fact that everytime your at the far end of the room it is caught on something on the other end of the room or tangled in a chair, end table ect. The vacuum gets used for every day at my house and used for everything, in fact I don't believe I have used a broom or dustmop in years. Even though the Air-Way is an all metal machine it is very easy to handle (not heavy to carry) and follows behind the user very well. Just my thoughts Morgan |
Post# 3697 , Reply# 7   11/8/2006 at 20:29 (6,372 days old) by swingette ()   |   | |
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i wish you were able to tell us about the full-size Sebo powernozzle. it seems quite different in design to the smaller felix-style you mention. no doubt it performs differently. |
Post# 3700 , Reply# 10   11/9/2006 at 00:28 (6,371 days old) by bimmer740 (Long Island, New York)   |   | |
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Does anyone know who makes the power nozzles for Riccar/Simplicity? I would like to find out some more information on these power nozzles since the Simplicity web site info is very limited. Anyone know how well they clean? My only concern is that the metal plate on the bottom can scratch the wood floors. Any info is greatly appriciated! -Steven |
Post# 3702 , Reply# 11   11/9/2006 at 07:11 (6,371 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 3703 , Reply# 12   11/9/2006 at 07:14 (6,371 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Steven, Andy et al, thanks for all your comments - much appreciated. I'd still like to try out the Miele Capricorn (or Jupiter as it is called here in Canada - same model no. but different colour) but unfortunately the vac shop had none in stock and like I said, he is not going to carry Miele anymore. Gary |
Post# 3715 , Reply# 15   11/9/2006 at 12:56 (6,371 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada)   |   | |
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Post# 3753 , Reply# 18   11/10/2006 at 02:27 (6,370 days old) by compactc9 ()   |   | |
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the Riccar canisters are actually made by Daewoo, not LG. |