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.

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.

Lucky1 wrote:
Well . . . I tried.

HI Venson,i wiil ask my east coast miele connections,you know the new jersey guy's and the new york guy's.Another dealer that should get them is Andy in springfield Mo.

Lets see if MIELE prices the machine out of reach of most customers,

MOLE

 

Lucky1 wrote:
I do not think so.  At least not the past few years.

Mole;
While you are at it, why don't you ask those guys to look on  the machine and tell you where it was made.

Miele has had a new upright vacuum cleaner in the works for a few years now. 

If you look at the head, you can see it still resembles one of the older Miele upright models.

I believe that the machines will range form $700.00-$900.00.  This would be in competition w/SEBO.

Yes, it is true that they are not going to be available to everyone at first.

How successful will Miele be with uprights? 

Not just in Euro but the USA?

Any thoughts?

Carmine D.

Mike_W wrote:

It appears unreasonable to have 6/7 uprights from $700-$900. 

To many to be so close in price.  Perhaps the upper end will

be, but I imagine one/more will be priced less.  Why?  Some

savvy shoppers, even Miele, will be reluctant to plunk down

$700-$900 on a new model.  May go $500,  then trade up if satisfied.

My sense is the 6/7 uprights are offered in different price ranges

to see which are most desirable among vacuum buyers in different

markets.

Carmine D.