Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hi,

Which? magazine has just made a preliminary announcement re the Sebo D series vacuums.  Bags being my preference, I was pleased to read that the D series sports a 6-liter bag (about a gallon and a half).  The airbelt is a little wasted on me as I've never had problems with marring furniture.  However, if it will keep the machine itself from looking like it belongs in a second-hand shop for a few years I'm all for it.

Which? plans to test the D series soon.

The story is here: http://www.which.co.uk/news/2010/07/new-vacs-with-bumpers-to-protect-your-furniture-219804

Venson

Im led to believe that the D series has just landed in the U.S but it may take some time for it to appear on the Sebo U.S website

vacmanuk wrote:

When I saw the D4 model with power nozzle I felt pretty sure that model at least was meant to come our way.  However, I do have to make one amendment on my thought. It indeed may take time as Sebo dealers will have to move stock they already have on hand to make the acquisition of new models profitable.  My local Miele dealer is claiming the same.

Venson

A thought crossed my mind earlier this evening. Upon looking up SEBO in the U.S, the K3 Vulcano you guys have has a 1250 watt motor. There may well be a possibility that the new D series will also have this motor to comply with the U.S voltage.

vacmanuk wrote:

Hey vacmanuk,

How are you?  Quick question -- are you sure that the electrical draw is just the motor and not the combined draw by way of the vacuum and the power nozzle?  We have lots of inaccurate advertising here and few do little to make specifics clear when looking to sell.  The claim of a 1200 watt draw regarding a canister vac with P/N can often mean 1,000 watts or slightly under for the canister and about 200 for the power nozzle.  This would also apply to clean-air uprights with two-motor systems. 

However, I did buy and try out the 1200 watt straight suction Black & Decker VN1400P a couple of years ago.  I don't see it on the B&D website any longer but I think it's still up for sale.  The suction was wonderful but it used a pleated filter plus and other bright ideas were bungled.

Venson

I answered my own question.  Per the Sebo America website, the Airbelt K motor uses 1,250 watts and the ET-1 power nozzle draws 175 watts for total 1,425 watt draw.

Venson

Venson wrote:
Mes well Venson thanks for asking - hope you are well too et al!  Glad you managed to check it out yourself!

Right oh. SEBO's D is now available from http://www.achooallergy.com/sebo-airbelt-d4-canister-vacuum-cleaner.asp

There is also a review on there and the summary is pretty much the same as my thoughts:

"...As far as SEBO vacuum cleaners go, the price of the Airbelt D4 Premium is at the very upper end. But like top-of-the line vacuum cleaners of other manufacturers, these vacuums tend to far outlast cheaper vacuums while providing better filtration and more value added features. So while the initial cost may be high, when factoring in the length of service the SEBO D4 will provide, it is a little easier to justify. While I have to admit that I personally prefer upright vacuums over canisters, the SEBO Airbelt is likely the best SEBO that I have tested. The cleaning and edging was superior while the mobility and weight made the unit easy to move from surface to surface. Ease of use was a big bonus (that auto rewind is always something I miss while using an upright), and the look is, well, distinctive. With pricing being my largest complaint, for the money, this vacuum is in line with the high-end, value rich models offered by other top vacuum manufacturers..."

This company are stocking the flagship range although prices are fairly expensive from $989-00 to $1,089-00 and this company seem to only be stocking the D4 Premium European model under different colours and a choice of electronically powered floor head sizes. Yet to find the basic versions without the power controls on the handle, but I'm sure they will eventually be sold in the U.S

vacmanuk wrote:

Enjoyed your review posted here.  The differences in the motor watts here [US] and there [Europe} make the SEBO models hard to compare for us and UK.  Still no D series as yet on this side of the pond.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:
I thought the allergy club website I posted is in the U.S?

vacmanuk wrote:

The allergy club is based in Atlanta, Georgia.  Still no D series on the SEBO USA website.  The Achoo Allergy club SEBO D4 series is 1800 motor watts. I opine that SEBO is making and marketing this D4 for limited retailers in the USA like Achoo Alergy Club.  Don't know this for sure.  I note too from the web site that the GSA approves SEBO for vacuums for Federal government purchases.

Carmine D. 

Correction: USA D4 motor on the achoo web page is 1200 watts.