Miele S251i Miele Plus Canister Vacuum

Miele S251i Miele Plus Canister Vacuum
S251i Miele Plus features: New 1200 Watt Motor - By combining a powerful 1200 Watt motor with a smooth sealed system, Miele vacuum cleaners achieve an incredible airflow of 118 cubic feet per minute (cfm) New Miele Motor Warranty increased from 5 years to 7 years Exceptional Air Flow - Ensures deep cleaning for your carpeting. The motor can also be electronically adjusted, allowing you to select the proper amount of power for whatever you're cleaning. No more sucking up curtains or throw rugs. A simple turn of the dial adjusts the motor, creating the perfect suction to do the job right. Clean Air - The Miele Plus comes equipped with a double-layer dustbag, a pre-motor filter and an advanced electro-static filter called the Super Air Clean Filter. Note: This model comes with the Miele Air Clean filter, but will not utilize the H.E.P.A. filter. Integrated tools - An upholstery tool and crevice nozzle store in a caddy on the machine, allowing for quick access when cleaning furniture and tight corners. A horse hair dusting brush is also included for cleaning tabletops and bookcases. Note: The crevice and upholstery tools conveniently fit inside the vacuum, the dusting brush will not. SEB213-2 Electric Powerhead - Electrically driven carpet

Customer Review: Great BUT

I can understand why people loves these machines. They are so quiet, and they are light. However, there are a couple of design flaws that drag down their usefulness, especially when you factor in the high price:

1) The SEB 213 powerbrush that comes with this model works awkwardly with carpets. We have a couple of short-piled ones, and it's a push to use the powerbrush. I can do it, but don't especially like it. If we had high-pile carpets, I doubt we could use this vacuum.

2)Furthermore, this powerbrush is quite difficult to remove and reassemble. The big problem lies in the connector cord that plugs into the handle.It's a struggle to get it out and even harder to get it back in. If you remove the head to suck up dirt along the edges, you have to go through this struggle a lot.
We have found that we no longer use the powerbrush at all. We just use the "floorbrush" on both carpet and bare floors. While it is even a bit harder to use on our carpets than the powerbrush, the struggle to attach/detach the powerbrush makes it worthwhile to stick to the plain brush.
For anyone with a lot of carpets, this is not the vacuum to get. For someone like us with mostly hard floors, I would NOT get this model. I think were I to do it all over again, I'd get the Miele model 4210 Carina which comes with a simpler floor brush and save about $150. If you want HEPA filters, there's the 4210 Sirius for a bit more money. Or look up Consumer Reports' recommended Sears model and get one of those.

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Cheap Bosch BSG71310 Formula Canister Vacuum Cleaner

Bosch BSG71310 Formula Canister Vacuum Cleaner
Ergonomic Handle / Superior Cleaning Performance / Outstanding Dust Retention Features Filtration system - MEGAfilt Super TEX Dust Bag Large dust bag volume (1 gal., 3.5L.) Powerful (12 Amps, 1400W) and lightweight (12 lbs., 5.4 kg.) 26 ft. (8.0m) operating radius Unique carry handle Intergrated 3 on-board accessories Telescopic tube 3 swivel wheels Cord rewind Dust bag change indicator Replacement Bag and Warranty Info: 1 year warranty for parts and labor. 7 year warranty for motor only

Customer Review: Easy to use, powerful yet very quiet

I recently purchased the Bosch Formula vacuum to use on my condo's hardwood floors. Previously, I was using a much smaller vacuum that required me to stoop over and cover a lot more ground. The Formula is great, even though you have a cannister to move around, since you don't have to bend over. The vacuum arm is extendable and quite long. It's also very easy to maneuver with a slight twist to the left or right to move around corners. The cannister itself is pretty small and lightweight. It has a lever that you can move up and down to make it quieter. It is so much more quiet than the other small vacuum I was using that I can even vacuum late at night without worrying about the noise. Overall, this is a great vacuum if you have a small space.

Cheap Bosch Compact Plus Hard Floor Canister Vacuum

Bosch Compact Plus Hard Floor Canister Vacuum
Get a lot of vacuum in a little space. You shouldn't have to sacrifice cleaning power just because you live in a small space. With the Compact Series, you get a vacuum that takes up less space without giving up cleaning effectiveness and versatility. Bosch engineers have managed to pack an amazing 11 amps of motor power, a full set of attachments and superior filtration into a series of vacuums that are a breeze to maneuver and carry around your home. Special Features: Flexible hose with 360 degree swivel at handle / Accessory tools on handle / Mechanical dust bag-full indicator / 1- 360 degree caster wheel with two large rear wheels / Electronic adjustable power regulation / Air Clean HEPA Filter System / Ergogrip Plus handle with soft inserts / Rubberized nonmarking wheels for hard floor operation / Special hard floor tool with polishing pad / Adjustable telescopic tube

Customer Review: Best lil vac for studio apt. w/ hard floors

Bottom Line: this unit is essentially the Lexus of small compact vacuums and functions beautifully on hard wood floors.
I spent months searching for the best unit for my studio apartment. I have a couple of 3x5 wool rugs and the rest hard flooring and had previously relied on a cheap and noisy Eureka broom vac. I decided it was time to invest in a quality unit. Ultimately, i chose between the Electrolux Harmony and the Bosch Compact Hard Floor. I am very pleased i chose the Bosch. The vacuum bag replacements are also sold at Ebay. If you buy a few packages (5 in a pack) at once and stock up you can get the cost down to $5 -7 per package (fairly inexpensive) and i haven't had to change the bag once yet in six months (I do not use it very frequently, once every 2 weeks on avergage :0 )
The adjustable suction is very powerful (but not overpowering)even on the lowest setting and once you purchase a dusting brush (sold separately at Bosch and other websites) hard to reach dust, dirt or (dry)spills will be no match for the compact plus. The vacuum is relatively light weight, highly maneuverable, and a practically designed piece of equiptment. One minor gripe is that I do wish all the wheels had 360 rotation but it is unlikley that you can find that added convenience/ maneuverability at this price point anywhere.
I sometimes purposely leave it out on top of a dresser in hopes that my lazy buns will be more inspired to use it -if i see it is out in the open -handy to grab and put to use on the fly. In any case, the compact design eliminates storage hassles, fitting the Bosch Compact Floor vac easily into shorter cubbies and shelves rather than requiring valuable closet space.
Prices for this vacuum vary widely by retailer so be sure to look around. I used Pricegrabber and found a vendor who offered it at $230.00. I have had it for almost a year but my 5th Gen Roomba seems to get more play these days... still i couldn't live as comfortably without my Bosch which goes where my Roomba can't go! They are certainly MY little cleaning dream team!
If you are looking for one of the best possible picks for hard wood floor cleaning, waste no more time and get a Bosch Compact Hard Floor: i bet you'll be singing its praises too. My only regret is wasting money on cheapy, noisy units that break after a year or two. This is seriously the Real McCoy when it comes to hard floor vacuums, it just doesn't get much better than this at this price range.
Performance, quiet operation and well conceived design can all be favorably compared to the Miele compact unit produced by another German manufacturer and costing much more money.

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Miele S516 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum Cleaner

NEW! Miele S516 Cat & Dog Canister Vacuum Cleaner w/ STB 101 Handheld Turbo Brush
A vacuum cleaner designed to make life with pets more comfortable. You would never give up sharing your home with your pet. You could never get along without the love and joy that comes along with a beloved cat or dog. They're simply a part of the family.

Unfortunately, one of the downsides is having to live with persistent odors and thousands of loose hairs on your furniture and flooring. It's a problem most of us are willing to accept.

To solve this problem, Miele introduces the Cat & Dog: A special machine with a powerful motor and powerbrush to remove pet hairs and a unique, active charcoal filter system that efficiently removes odors from the exhaust air.

Here's how: Airflow is the secret to removing all those pet hairs and odors. It helps lift them from smooth surfaces, pulls them off furniture and clears them from the corners and nooks.

The secret behind the airflow is a powerful, 1200-watt motor. Despite its incredible power, it's also exceptionally quiet; so quiet, you'll even be able to hear the phone or doorbell ring.

The unique rib cage design allows air to circulate around the entire dustbag, preventing clogs and maximizing airflow, even as the dustbag fills.

The completely sealed system reduces suction loss and ensures the thorough removal of all particles and odors from the exhaust air.

The Miele Active Air Clean filter combines two incredible mediums into one, superb design. One technology filters the air of microscopic particles; the other removes odors.

Sandwiched in a plastic casing between two layers of electrostatic filters is a dense layer of Generally Activated Charcoal (GAC). GAC is designed to remove all types of odors; pet odors, smokeeven perfumes. Once these particles come in contact with the charcoal, they are locked in place permanently. The electrostatic filters use static electricity to capture airborne particles and remove them from the airflow.

Perfect with homes with Pet Hair.

Miele S251i Miele Compact Plus New 1200 Watt Canister Vacuum Cleaner with SEB 213 Electric Power Nozzle

Miele S251i Miele Compact Plus New 1200 Watt Canister Vacuum Cleaner with SEB 213 Electric Power Nozzle
1200 Watts of power increases airflow to 118 cubic feet per minute allowing superior cleaning ability and making the removal of dirt and debris easy Manual electronic suction adjustment allows for optimal cleaning on any flooring surface. Equipped with a pre-motor filter and an advanced electro-static filter called the Super Air Clean Filter Smooth floor brush with soft bristle design gently sweeps the floor Motor driven Power Brush deep cleans carpets. Also excellent for bare floor cleaning A crevice tool and an upholstery tool store in a special compartment built into the Plus A dusting brush is included for baseboards, corners, and other dusting needs. The suction-control air vent gently cleans delicate surfaces and around small objects. All three wheels and the hose swivel 360 degrees for incredible maneuverability and ease of use

Customer Review: Pretty good, could be improved

We've had this for a couple of months. It is very powerful, quiet, and light weight. However, compared to our last vacuum, a Kenmore canister, I see a few ways the Kenmore was easier to use. First, with the Kenmore, the hose could rotate 360 degrees where it attaches to the canister. With the Miele, the power cord gets wrapped around the hose, so if you rotated too much it binds, and puts stress on the cord. Second, the Kenmore power button is on the handle, but with the Miele you have to go back to the canister. This is awkward if you want to shut down the vac quickly.

Given that this one cost twice what we paid for the Kenmore, it better last at least twice as long-- we got about 6 years out of the Kenmore.

Metropolitan Professionals ADM-4SF 11.25 Amp 4 Horsepower Canister Vacuum

Metropolitan Professionals ADM-4SF 11.25 Amp 4 Horsepower Canister Vacuum with Quadruple Hepa Filtration
Customer Review: Great Vacuum

The vacuum is great, just like the old ones my parents had, however i was somewhat disturbed that amazon sent me a noticeably previously open product with a broken handle, Metro sent me a knew one within days of writing them.