Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Should I get the Sebo C3.1 canister vacuum or the Miele S4orS5 series canister vacuum?

Which one has better suction capabality/power and cleaning effectiveness?

Anyone know the Realiability Report of the the different brands by Consumer Reports?(2008)

Which  canister vacuums that tops cleaning carpets capabiblity and the top overall ratings?highest ratings for cleaning?Can you send me the information consumer report of canister vacuum ratings 2008 to blizzardvac@gmail.com

Thanks so much for your HELP!I really appreciate!

Go with the my- ellie,just on the fact that they are easier to get parts for and most vac shops have bags and filters for them, both are good quality vacuums.

MOLE

Went back to 2004 in Consumers [as far back as I have hand] and noted in March 2006, SEBO Air Belt 3.1 was rated a score of 72 with excellent for carpet cleaning.  The Miele S514 was rated a score of 73 with very good in carpet cleaning.  The Miele S251 scored 72 with very good for carpet cleaning.  SEBO is not always tested during these years.  No data on SEBO for reliability, as I suspected.  Miele is always rated and frequently gets high and/highest reliability ratings for canisters. 

I agree with MOLE: Miele is more prevalent among the independent vacuum stores.  In the vacuum industry, Miele-s have a reputation for lasting 20 years.  Most of today's big box store canisters, even the top of the line Kenmore canns with power nozzles, generally last 5-7 depending on usage.  

SEBO is a harder to find vacuum brand than Miele.    Miele appears poised to enter the USA vacuum market with more seriousness and competition.  No doubt, as a result of the sales of high priced big box stores' vacuums [$400-$600] over the last 6 years.  And the current weaker dollar compared to the European Union currencies.

Carmine D.

The Miele S4 is NOT my recommendation for a home with more than 4/5 Area rugs. If you have a lot of carpeting the S5 would be better suited. Sebo is a very good choice as well. Good reliability on both.

I don't think I've ever seen reliability data for Sebo in consumer reports.     Sebo has such a tiny market share for canisters, that insufficient data is available.  I think Miele canisters have done extremely well in reliability as of late.  Rainbow and Kirby tend to be at the top for reliability for canisters and uprights, respectively. 

For the record, CR only uses self-reported survey data for their reliability reports.   The information is of very limited value.  I believe CR uses the survey data to estimate reliability during the first 4 years of life.   Given that many disposable bagless vacuums last less than 2 years, and models change frequently, CR doesn't really have the luxury of looking at long term reliability.

As one who expects vacuums to last 15-20 years, the estimates don't seem particularly helpful.  

I don't know any official numbers on the Sebo for reliability, but I do know that they are very well made and practically never break down unless heavily abused.  Miele is also a very good choice.  My suggestion is to find a dealer and try them both and then decide.

I also have to agree on the subject of the S4, unless it will be used exclusively for bare floors, tools, and maybe a small rug or 2.  For even a home with a couple rooms of carpeting or many large area rugs, you need the electric P/N.

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