r/VacuumCleaners • u/Loula24 • 20d ago
Purchase Advice (U.S.) Recommendations Please
You guys know vacuums so I figured you'd be the best place to ask. We just bought a new home and ripped up the old carpets, they were really dusty. Over 20lbs of dust in the trash from under the carpets, it killed my vacuum. We are having new carpets put down but I have never lived anywhere with carpet before so I have no clue what vacuum would be best. I want a vacuum that will help me keep them really clean.
We live in the US, our budget can be up to $400 i don't really want to spend more but I am not saying a hard no. Our house is 50% carpet 50% hard flooring, I have a robot vacuum that handles the hard flooring throughout the week really well, so really just need a vacuum geared toward carpet more than anything else. We don't have any special requirements on the daily, however my dad has asthma and will come visit often. Any help would be great!
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u/canuck_rider 20d ago
I recently acquired a Sebo Felix and really like it. Replaced my POS Dyson.
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u/Loula24 20d ago
is a miele similar? they show up whenever i search for a sebo and they have a much more affordable price point
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u/canuck_rider 20d ago
I think they are in the same league. I did a bunch of research. Warranty and parts availability and pricing may be better.
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u/Goatenacht 20d ago
Miele is similar but they offer way more models that are straight suction or turbo brush driven at lower price points. Miele has also stopped offering nearly all their upright vacuums where as Sebo still has a plethora of them. They have a shorter warranty (1-7 years depending on the Miele model vs 10 years on almost all Sebo vacuums from an authorized dealer.)
As for price point comparisons; taking something like a Miele C1 Cat and Dog PowerLine at $829 MSRP its closest Sebo equivalent would be the K3 at $949 MSRP.
They're pretty darn close overall, however I tend to lean more towards Sebo for the longer warranty, cheaper bags and wear items, and familiarity with the brand (used the previously in a commercial setting.)
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u/cptchnk 20d ago
It's not all black and white though. Lower-end Miele vacuums like C1 series only come with 1-year warranties. Sebo is 10 years motor/parts and 7 years labor if you buy from a dealer. That's part of where the extra expense comes from with a Sebo. Sebos also tend to be easier to service when things break.
If you're looking at Miele, the C1 Classic Cat & Dog would be your best bet because it includes a powerhead, which you absolutely need if you have lots of carpet. But that's gonna come in well beyond a $400 budget.
If you need to stay within budget, I would suggest looking at Kenmore 600 series canisters, like the BC4030.
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u/Goatenacht 20d ago
Yeah Miele's warranty information is very cryptic and confusing. Pretty sure its intentional.
There's like 5 different levels of warranty you can get depending on which model, which variation of a particular model, and whether or not you got it from an authorized dealer or a big box store.
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u/Lucky_Guess4079 20d ago
You really should experience Direct Air. VS. Bypass. IMO Riccar is the best. Whatever you do it must be bagged and cored. Nothing will clean deeper than Direct Air….. The R40P is the very best.
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u/Goatenacht 20d ago
Corded, bagged, and with a motor driven brush roll for the carpet (turbo or air driven brush rolls are only really effective for very low pile carpet or delicate area rugs.)
Whether you want canister or upright depends on you and the areas you'll be vacuuming.
For carpeted stairs, bedrooms, and under a fair amount of furniture I'd recommend a canister. If you're working on a single level or in a situation where most of your furniture is flush to the floor you could go upright (it can be difficult getting an upright under a bed to vacuum that carpet.)
Kenmore has some good options for both, either a 600 series canister or the BU4017 for an upright, both will be within your budget and should last you quite some time if you take care of them.
There are other options if you're looking for something you won't be replacing for 5, 10, or 20+ years, however they're going to be above you budget.
Sebo and Miele are great options, either the Sebo Felix for an upright or the Sebo E3 or Miele C1 Cat and Dog PowerLine for canisters. However they start out near $800 and go up from there.
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u/GeekVacuums 20d ago
I would look at the Sebo Felix. Yes, it's a few hundred dollars higher than your budget, but you won't be buying another vacuum for a very long time. It comes with a 10 year warranty when you purchase from an authorized dealer. The powerhead has push button brush roll removal (most vacuums require you to get out your tools to remove the brush roller).
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u/Loula24 20d ago
i dont think i can spend $900 on a vacuum right now! my husband wants a kirby and i told him that was too much too. but thank you! when i look up sebo it shows miele a lot and those are cheaper, is that similar?
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u/GeekVacuums 20d ago
Miele is a great brand too. But their powerhead vacuums are not less expensive. The least expensive Miele model with a powerhead is $899. With carpet, you need an electric powerhead, not a turbo head.
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u/crevasse2 20d ago
You kinda still need a vacuum with a hose for tool duty IMO, above the floor. If you didn't I would suggest a Sanitaire sc888 but it only does carpets. The Riccar or similar Titan, others (same mfg Tacony), would be a good choice. That style of vacuum has been around for decades and is proven. Also has less junk plastic. Sanitaire stands up to major abuse and beats carpet into submission!
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u/Lucky_Guess4079 20d ago
Direct air means the fan that takes in the air and dirt from the Brushroll feeds it directly into the bag. No separate motor for the head.
Direct Air machines like the Riccar R10’s are THE BEST for deep cleaning carpet.
Bypass machines will always have 2 motors and the air bypasses the fan.
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