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I too am looking for a home extractor. @iMacDaddy: Would you still prefer the Big Green Deep Cleaning Machine to the new Rug Doctor Mighty Pro X3? Both price out similarly...

So an extractor is still required after the shampoo...

mole wrote:

While they look and feel sturdy enough, the SEBO attachments do not appear to be as refined in finish as those offered by others.

The inclusion of wire reinforcement and replaceable hose ends (particularly at the wand end) would be our only gripes at the moment.

Would this not also be the case for any protruding handle of injection molded plastic? Or is there a higher incidence of failure with SEBO handles?

Would you attribute this to wire insulation which readily abrades (owing to its exposure), poor soldering at connections, or both?

We have not yet experienced this and will be keeping an eye out for excessive detent wear. That said, what other canister alternatives would you recommend?

To shampoo the carpet only, would the Avalir (based experiences with the Sentria and past Kirby models) be as effective as the X3 and/or vice-versa?

The dearth of media outlets detailing various SEBO accessories prompted me to cobble the following pictorial together...Radiator Brush #1496DG (Dark Gray) attached to Crevice Tool #8066GS. I consider Radiator Brush #1496DG an essential accessory as the onboard Dusting Brush #8146ER is overly stubby and obtuse to perform tasks where both vertical and horizontal space is limited (an all too common occurence in a typical household). Horsehair bristles are resilient, yet not excessively stiff. Recommended to use with caution on delicate items. Debros tends to lodge and accumulate between the brush and the crevice tool.

Hand-held Turbo Brush #6179DA (Dark Gray) profiles and internals. High-pitched, very high volume (i.e. loud) whine is accompanied by impressive brush rotation and suction. Compares favorably, if not superior to the Dyson Mini Turbine 915034-02 off a DC28 Animal. Simple, intuitive maintenance procedure, cogged belt drive, self-leveling head (great feature), nylon bristles shorter than I would have preferred. Brush roll and belt appear to be the primary wear items. Does anyone know what tools are required to remove the brush roll?

9-Foot Extension Hose #1495AM is slightly narrower than the D4 power hose (with its internal electrical cord) and is offered in a darker shade of grey. Standard friction fit on the accessory tool end, flexible rubber friction fit on the wand end provides for an excellent air seal and will also accommodate Miele wands without issue.

The ET-2 #9958AM (not yet listed on the SEBO America website) is what should have been offered with the D4 Premium. Not only does it perform the job faster than the ET-1, its longer extension allows it to cover additional area around obstacles. The ET-2 is also more stable when parked upright than its little brother. Heavier than its brethren, but then again, that is what the gym is for. That said, we leave the ET-2 upstairs to tackle carpeted hallway and bedroom chores while the ET-1 handles entry rugs and carpeted guest rooms downstairs. Offhand, we may decide to opt for an S7 Bolero in the near future (it handles beautifully) and relegate the ET-1 to an eBay sale.