Wish I'd heard of Miele earlier....
I have owned my share of vacuums over the years. And like strollers, I kept trying to find the "one" that would be all I needed. I think I finally found it! About a month ago, I decided to put my Eureka Boss out to pasture and begin the search for a new vacuum. My FIL had a new Dyson vacuum that he seemed to like, so I started my research there. Boy, am I glad other reviewers recommended in their reviews to check out the Miele vacuums instead!
I live in a four story Colonial (basement is "unfinished", but we have rugs down where the washing machine is) and our walk-up attic was just refinished with wall-to-wall carpeting. On the other two "main" floors, it's mostly hardwood/tile and area rugs. So, we have many different floor surfaces requiring different maintenance needs! The more I researched Miele, the more I knew a canister vacuum was for me. I couldn't fathom trying to carry a heavy upright up and down all the different levels in my house. I found a local...
Terrific lower-priced additions to the Miele canister vacuum line
Miele is a family-owned German manufacturer of home appliances. The company's philosophy of continuous improvement ("Immer Besser") has made them a favorite throughout the world. Their products don't have bargain prices, but provide value in high quality design and manufacturing that results in superior performance and durability. Miele was founded in 1899 and began producing vacuum cleaners in 1927; their vacuums have become favorites of professionals worldwide, including many top-end hotel staffs.
The Miele S2 line of canister vacuums is new for 2009, offering the quality and many of Miele's standard features at a lower price. There are four S2 models, all sharing the same 1200-watt base vacuum. The canister has six power settings and a standard air filter that catches 94% of particles down to 0.3 microns. The Olympus model is the lowest priced of the S2 line, and features a floor/carpet combo head (SBD350-3), non-electric hose and a telescoping wand. The...
Nice vacuum cleaner with flaws
I bought this vacuum when our dog started to shed for the first time. The old one just didn't get the hair off the rugs. We were not disappointed by the Miele Titan suction power - it's ability to get most hair off of rugs and upholstery is amazing.
But there are some things about this model that are truly annoying. You should consider them before you buy:
1. The cord is about 1/2 the lenght of our old Kenmore canister vaccum. We constantly have to move it to another outlet. The operating radius is very limited. This is what my wife complains the most about.
2. The dust bag compartment is tiny. The bags could hold a lot more dirt, but because the compartment is so tiny, they fill up quickly. 4 bags cost about $20, which turned out to be a real money sink. I estimate that we will spend another $600 over the first 5 years on dust bags. This is what I complain the most about.
3. There is no onboard tool compartment. I'd rather have a little larger canister and...
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