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Post# 108589 , Reply# 1   9/17/2010 at 22:21 (4,940 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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I have a new Titan, kicks butt pretty good actually. I can agree with some of your points though. I would add, pretty short power cord. Well made, good power,I mean seriously good power.The powerhead is smaller, very quiet, and really picks up my carpet well, better than my Progressive Kenmore, not up to the Concept 1.
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Post# 108593 , Reply# 2   9/17/2010 at 22:49 (4,940 days old) by piano_god (British Columbia, Canada)   |   | |
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As a lifelong vacuum geek and someone who works in a vacuum store, I appreciate that Miele designs not only from a user standpoint, but from a service standpoint too. For a modern machine, they are one of the easiest machines to work on. Bags are expensive, but include the pre-motor filter as well as the Super Air Clean filter which is used if you do not want use the HEPA filter. It's also worth noting that Miele HyClean / AirClean bags do not leak dust into the bag compartment like a lot of paper / synthetic bags that are used in other machines. There are three powerhead options for the S2 and S5 series. The best being the SEB 236, which technically is the Wessel Werk EBK 340. All powerheads are manufactured by Wessel Werk to Miele's design specifications. Attachments onboard are compact like most machines in the marketplace, but there is a broad selection of additional tools available. Fittings are 1 3/8" diameter, like most european machines. Here in Canada, until October 3rd, all Miele machines come with a 10 year parts and labour warranty. The standard warranty here is 5 years parts and labour, 7 years on the motor. I am not positive, but I think it is still 1 year parts and labour, 7 years on the motor in the USA, though... And before I forget, I have five Miele's... :) |
Post# 108620 , Reply# 5   9/18/2010 at 08:05 (4,940 days old) by compactelectra (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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I completely understand. It took me a long time to come over to the Miele. Price was the main obstacle for me. I finally sucumbed and bought one. Now I'm sold. They are powerful, quiet and well made. Not to mention easy on the eyes. Lots of selection with respect to attachments. When asked to recommend a machine for someone who could afford it, I thought a bit and recommended a Miele. Here are mine behind Tania on her last visit. She's back this weekend for an adventure - more later.
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Post# 108629 , Reply# 6   9/18/2010 at 10:35 (4,940 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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