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.

The main body of the upright looks slim, I wonder if it is heavy to lift!  Hope they are not like the new 'mach' series from Vax (UK) they are very heavy to lift!

They should be coming out in a few test markets this summer/fall. Only a handful, (VERY FEW), scattered dealers in a cross section of the US will get them. Assuming the response and reliability are OK then other dealers should get them. They are really counting on this being a superior machine.

Though it is quite nice, this is not Miele's first uprights.

Miele has been producing uprights plus stick vacs for years.  See link --

http://www.miele.com/usa/vacuums/product.asp?cat=1&subcat=2&model=33&series=5&menu_id=6&nav=21

Best,

Venson

Those are Panasonics. The new ones will be Miele Made.

What do you know?  Even comes with a head

lamp that lasts forever.  What will Miele think of

next?

Carmine D.

Lucky1 wrote:

Hi Lucky1,

You're right.  Yes, the S184 and S183 are made by Panasonic for Miele. From what I saw on Miele's UK website, the company only offers canisters in its vacuum cleaner listing which I guess technnically makes the S& upright a first for for European consumers.  The only question now is when and if the product will reach the U.S.  I called Miele today to inquire about that and their vacuum rep said she knew of no plans to head the S7 in our direction.  I'm surprised that this wasn't a given as Miele has a following here in the States.

Best,

Venson

Venson wrote:

Hello Venson:

I read the specs on the Panasonic made Mieles from the site you posted.  Note both uprights [the Powerhouse S183/184] are recommended for low to medium pile carpets and smooth surfaces.  I thought that was interesting and honest.  Apparently, Miele sold these primarily for Euro consumption based on Euro designed/made carpets and rugs.  Further adding credence to the ert article in which Miele says it is offering the new Miele made uprights for its customers who do not like tanks and canns. 

Carmine D.

Venson wrote:
My connections say: They should be coming out in a few test markets this summer/fall (OK Maybe Winter). Only a handful, (VERY FEW), scattered dealers in a cross section of the US will get them. Assuming the response and reliability are OK then other dealers should get them.

Well then Lucky1 -- old pal of whom never a derogatory word has passed these lips -- how could I go about getting one?  PM me.  We won't tell the rest of the crew :)

Thanks,

Venson

I'm 3000% sure my shop won't be selected BUT Where I used to work may very well. If they do get it...I will let all know.