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.

Be interesting to see how the floating (spring loaded brush bar) head does on the Miele S7 Upright!

One thing this vacuum does not many do these days is lie flat on the floor and the cleaning head can go under furniture!

DC18

DC18 wrote:

DC18:

Based on CATLADY's [Melanie] description on this thread of the S7 and usage, it does have a feature to lay flat for under bed/furniture cleaning.  Maybe others who have tried  can verify.

Carmine D.

Venson,

Thanks for the reply. I will attempt to take my pro-Dyson hat off for a minute and praise Miele on their swivel (regardless of the free play in the steering), carriage wheels and floating brush bar (if it has not been done before). Price aside and bag/bagless aside I would absolutely support and give my business to Miele and their innovative thinking over TTI and their Slalom. Although Miele’s past of going after Dyson is an entirely different issue.

Now my Dyson hat is back on... the cost of the Miele bags must be brutal over the years (I have not followed this thread closely and no nothing of the bag costs).

DIB





TTI has nothing to do with the Hoover Slalom, launched by Hoover UK.

TTIpowerT wrote:

Hello TTIpowerT:

All the vacuum competition, big box store brands and independent vacuum store brands, is the enemy for dyson campers.  There is no differentiation.  THE FACT is that their leader/guru started with tunnel vision and false tenets which became false claims:  All bagged vacuums get hopelessly clogged and lose suction.   But not his precious bagless!  

THE FACT is that today's buyers prefer a repertoire of household vacuum brands/products including rebuilt classics.  THE FACT is that according to studies only 10 percent of dyson buyers/users are loyal to the brand and they buy less frequently than others too.   DIB bought a DC15 ball over 3 years ago for $300.  HARDSELL was gifted a DC07 years ago and sold it after using for 2 years.  Neither has bought a dyson since.  But they're loyal to the brand!  At least here.  Maybe they're bucking for a new no cost dyson?

A company that focuses on gaining/retaining such loyal brand customers as these isn't doing the smartest thing.  MIELE and TTI Floorcare understand this.  Why?  They've been in business in good times and bad.

Carmine D. 

Hi,

I emailed Miele and the new S7 uprights are to be released in dealers stores December 8, 2008.

budmattingly wrote:

And just in time for Christmas.  SANTA!!! I've been good.

Hi Carmine D

Sorry I phrased my post slightly wrong.  I meant to say that the Miele S7 does lie flat to the floor for under furniture cleaning, not many vacuums these days can do that!

DC18

TTIpowerT wrote:
TTI,

Thanks.  The two may be headquartered on different continents.  But they behave the same; look to Dyson for their future products.  I’ve unintentionally swapped the two companies before (on prior posts).

DIB

Venson wrote:
I hope that strategy works for me:  My dearest Wife I've been really good!

CarmineD wrote:

Your nose is getting longer.