Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

First upright from Miele

29 February 2008 This summer, Miele will launch its first range of upright vacuum cleaners – the S7.  It will consist of about six models, all of which feature ultra large dust bags and  “a unique swivel body, which makes it easy to manoeuvre in even the trickiest  of room layouts”. According to the company,  the decision was made following  numerous requests from customers that wanted to buy Miele  but would only use  an upright model. Text: courtesy ERTweekly.com Picture: courtesy Miele.co.uk, 2009 Edited 21st March 2009; reason: loss of original image.

Hi catlady,

Thanks for the news.  I've been waiting with bated breath to hear and I'm glad to learn the new upright is of some worth.

I'm only concerned about one thing you mentioned -- the bag gauge.  It is usually better not to put too much trust in it.  The more it shows means the airflow has been impeded.  The same airflow you clean with also is used to cool the motor.  It is best  to manually check dust bags and to dispose of them when they're around three-fourths full.  Anyway . . .

Enjoy the new machine and use it long and well.

Best,

Venson

I will go ahead and post my review in the Review section. 
An update,
The bag indicator has only been halfway over for the last few days.  However, I vacuum daily and was sure the bag should be full by now.  I checked it tonight and it still has some room in it.  The bag holds a lot more than I would ever give it credit for.

HARDSELL wrote:
LOL,
I have no relationship with Miele.  I have been researching vacuums for about 2 years now.  I was having a very difficult time justifying buying such an expensive vacuum cleaner.  Unfortunately, with as much as I vacuum, I was killing my vacuums and needed a new one every year or so anyway.  I began to research vacuums a couple of years ago and decided that with my economic stimulus check, I would finally take the plunge.  I was actually going to buy a Sebo X4 and I have been driving my local Vac Shop crazy over the last few weeks showing up with different things to vacuum up.  I think I tested every vacuum they have in the store.  When I went down that day to buy my Sebo, the guy showed me the new Miele he just got in and we tested it against the Sebo on everything.  I went home and got cat litter and brushed my dogs out and brought back the hair.  I'm sure they thought I was crazy.  But if I was going to pay that much for a vacuum, I wanted to make sure I was going to be happy with my purchase. 
The Miele sold itself to me.  I've been very happy with it ever since I brought it home.

Hello catlady:

You did all the right things before buying your Miele.  And your Miele will last 20 years [based on industry history].  When you amortize the original cost of your vacuum over it's lifetime, you see it is well worth the purchase price.  $30 a year plus bags and routine maintenance.  Very nice.

Thanks for posting the Miele review here on the discussion page and on the review page.  Makes me want to buy one too.  What is the warranty period on this Miele model?  You may want to add that info to your review on the review page too.

Enjoy your new Miele.

Carmine D.

catlady wrote:

catlady,
Thank you for the response.   I do not recall reading such a well written review.  And now you provide very valuable info that others should follow before purchasing a vacuum.To me , at least  daily vacuum simulations are better than any magazine articles.  Would you share with us what  brands you tested other than Sebo (if any).

You are one cool kitty.

CarmineD wrote:
At this time the warranty is "open ended".  I am not sure exactly what that means, but my local Vac Shop told me that since these are not officially released the warranty is open for any repairs until they actually release these on the market.  Then Miele will decide how long to warranty the vacuum.  However my manual states it is only a 2 year warranty.  My Vac Shop guy tells me that it is not official. 

HARDSELL wrote:
I tested every Miele Canister he sells.  They are all excellent, but I just didn't want a canister (maybe even a little better than my new upright).   I tested the Royals, which are just too heavy.  I tested the Sebo canister and upright (loved them, but the Miele outperformed them in every test except the edging).  I also tested a Filter Queen that he had in, but does not normally carry.  I felt that it was too awkward to use and clean out.  I tested an Oreck, but it was no comparison to the Sebo's or Miele's.  It just didn't clean as well.  I also tested another brand that he carries, but I can't remember what it was called.  I'll check on that the next time I'm in there to pick up bags. 
BTW, I did change out the bag today after vaccuming up the entire house.  It still wasn't full, but I followed the advice of Venson.  The vacuum does have overheating protection, but why take the chance.

catlady wrote:

Hello catlady:

Thanks for posting the warranty info.  Miele sets the warranty guidelines.  The vacuum store selling the product applies it.  If the store wants to warrant the product beyond Miele's period, that is the store's personal and professional business.  An advantage of buying from an independent vacuum store owner/operator vice a big box retailer.

Carmine D.

Hi 'Catlady',

What type of brushroll / agitator is fitted to the New Miele Upright?

Is it a simple brushroll, or does it have beater bars?

Is the brushroll metal or plastic?

(Thanks in advance).

As I understand it, this new machine will use the same or very similar brush to the current SEB 236 brushroll.  It also apperantly uses the Vortex motor, and the 500 series (not the 5000) type HEPA filter.