Thread Number: 43706
/ Tag: 80s/90s Vacuum Cleaners
The first USA Miele |
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Post# 456236   8/27/2022 at 13:34 (579 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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I thought you might all enjoy the intimate look inside the first US Miele.
Fun conversation I really think back then it had no advantage over its competitors other than possibly filtration and maybe a step up in quality over the Kenmore at the time. But really was it any better then the Eureka or TriStar at the time? CLICK HERE TO GO TO vacuumdevil's LINK |
Post# 456255 , Reply# 2   8/28/2022 at 00:45 (578 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)   |   | |
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I have a Meile vacuum similar to this.Even came with the original multilayer paper bags.Was a trade in to a new Meile vacuum.Just needed a cleanup-and its fine.Does not come with a powernozzle.There is a connector for one. |
Post# 456263 , Reply# 3   8/28/2022 at 06:51 (578 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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I remember the first time I ever heard of a Miele vacuum was in Consumer Reports. My memory could be deceiving me, but I seem to remember that a Miele model topped the ratings for canisters one year. Really can’t pin down the year, but maybe early 1980’s? I seem to remember that CR tests showed it excelled in filtration and sound reduction. Would be great if someone has that edition of CR magazine and could post it here.
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Post# 456265 , Reply# 4   8/28/2022 at 07:27 (578 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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Brian, I think you're thinking of 1996. That's the year Consumer Reports tested allergy vacuums, and pitted a Miele S444i White Pearl against a few other vacuums for the first time for dust emissions ratings. I remember distinctly that CR actually had the nerve to say that a Hoover Dimension 1000 upright with paper micro filtration bags out-filtered the other vacuums - even against the Fantom Fury with a HEPA filter! Boy was that ever a joke. First time I remember ever hearing of Miele.
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Post# 456269 , Reply# 5   8/28/2022 at 08:42 (578 days old) by eurekaprince (Montreal, Canada)   |   | |
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Could be, Rob. But I think the first time I heard of a 120volt Miele vacuum in the USA was much earlier in the 1980's. At the time, CR's tests were divided into three categories: canister, power nozzle canister and upright. The Miele topped the suction only canister category...if I remember correctly.
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Post# 456367 , Reply# 6   8/31/2022 at 16:16 (575 days old) by vacuumdevil (Vacuum Hell )   |   | |
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@uxlife wow what a great story! I really appreciate you sharing that I've always wanted to imagine how they were first received on the American Market.
As far as their distribution these days they do distribute some of our lower end models to box stores. However it's really not a problem for the independent dealer as most people need a model they can't get at a box store. I would say their biggest downfall right now would be low margins and lack of availability due to pandemic policies. @tolivac I have the power nozzle with mine. It was actually made by a Swiss company for Miele. I have an extra PN as well if you can find a electric hose let me know be happy to work something out. @eurekaprince that's interesting to know about that communist reports article. I'll have to try and find it archived on the internet somewhere. |
Post# 456455 , Reply# 8   9/3/2022 at 14:21 (572 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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