Bought this vacuum and been using it for 2yrs now. Then the suction hose cracked and I have to fix it myself to continue using it. Check miele website planning to purchase a replacement hose. Found out their replacement hose is too expensive, half the price of the whole vacuum? Might as well buy a new one with that price.

I purchased my Miele vacuum last year and its still running like brand new which is amazing considering I vacuum 2-3 times per week. It picks up dog hair easily and is easy to empty. I like that I can use it on all the different flooring in my house. Definitely a top purchase for me.

I bought the latest iteration of the Miele Cat and Dog after researching for weeks. The Miele SGEA3 sits in the mid-price range and performs very well. I use it for low pile carpets and rugs, as well as hard floors. It has a long power cord, is quiet, and has a range of suction settings that provide excellent dirt/dust collection in a variety of settings.
Why the bagged model? Experience with my two previous vacuums, one being a clunky Electrolux bagged cleaner that required minimal maintenance (although the lid hinge broke, the hose develope...

This vacuum is a replacement of our 10+ years old Wertheim 5030 with motorised powerhead. We don't have any pet and our house is part carpeted part floorboard, but we just like a vacuum cleaner with powerhead for that extra lift. A new Wertheim would cost $1300 ($1100 with trade-in). After going through so many reviews, we decided to go with Miele Complete C3 Cat & Dog. It comes with a powerhead, though not motorised. However, we think it is better as a motorised powerhead means more potential issues down the track, which is the problem with th...

Reliable, easy to use and works well. No fancy gimmicks but less to break! Doesn't get clogged, easy to change bags out. Very quiet but still powerful enough for everything

Only used it about 4 times and the rotary head started burning. After investigating I found the bushes that support the rotaty brush had melted. Having owned many Miele I've decided that's enough

We purchased this model vacuum in July 2018 and it worked great for a while. Then one day, out of the blue, the barrel popped open during use and spewed dust everywhere, and stopped sucking. I turned the machine off and had a look inside to find that the canister was full of dirt and dust, which had clogged the filter. It was clear that not all of the dirt had been going into the bag. Gave it a good clean out and started vacuuming again. Worked for about 10 minutes and then the cover pops up again. Same issue: the canister is full of dust and t...

First use - telescope suction tube did not work; phoned Miele & they replaced it (how long will it last before the same issue will re-appear? Lifetime warranty? This suction tube is made on the cheap compared to the older Miele vacuums I have kept in my collection of the past.)

Second use - suction tube seems ok (for now). The dust bag inside the Miele (that is the one that came with the original vacuum when purchased) released a large amount of excess dust into the cavity it sits in. It is the first time in my life I have had to clean ins...

After constant ongoing maintenance of my Dysons, I decided on a Miele.
Very robust and well-made, convenient, easy to use - and all the dust and dirt trapped in the BAG! Powerful Suction forever, follows me easily, metal soleplate head - it has surpassed all my expectations. Highly recommend this.

Extremely disappointing. After owning a Miele vacuum for nearly 14 years I decided again to purchase this highly rated brand. Unfortunately in under 2 years this new machine has now completely stopped working. It gradually started working less effectively, less suction and having to remove fluff and hair stuck in the head multiple times while using. Then the bags stated not staying in position? and it the compartment filed up with what I had vacuumed and then a horrible burning smell and then a loud Pop sound. Something major has gone wrong. I have been told that this sounds like a burnt out motor and will be too expensive to fix! I bought Miele because I thought it would last, might as well have bought a budget vacuum from Kmart.

I first purchased a c3 dog and cat vacuum when I moved here due to the carpet. I was replacing a cheap vvacuum cleaner from Godfrey's that had a powerhead. My cheap vacuum lasted me wellover 15 years.

I researched before I purchased and Miele had the best reviews. Spending six hundred dollars on a vacuum was a big decision but at first I was happy with my c3. It worked nearly as good a powerhead or even as good as a Kirby. Little things were frustrating. Having to clean the vacuum head after every vacuum as it collected so much hair. The p...

Had many vacuums which could not last the distance or do the job properly this vacuum is worth spending bit extra for great suction power cleans dust areas well and with 2 balconies this vacuum keeps them spotless I normally wouldn't bother reviewing a vacuum but this is A+ product. Also when you turn the vacuum on has soft quiet start up not full on loud like other crap brand

I am a house keeper and have tried alot of different vacuums. This is by far my favourite, I had to buy one. The suction is incredible!! I don't like Dyson vacuums, I think they are over rated. They flick the dirt alot so you have to go over and over multiple times.

I use the vacuum on carpet and tiles and it is equally good on all surfaces and has never tipped over. The suction is adjustable also which is very good

Brought this a few months ago and I love the vacuum. I use the Miele turbo brush and this is the best brush ever made. I have cats plus all the dirt and dust here in Brisbane. Plus I am a asthma sufferer. This unit cleans it all. I have owned Dysons before the this is far superior. They key is to keep the unit clean , change the bag even when half full, change the 2 filters often and open up the turbo brush after each use and give it a good clean. Is a bit pricey but well worth it.

We live in a large, two-bedroom unit. About two-thirds of the floor is short-ply carpeting and the rest is tiled. The C3 does an ok job of picking up the dirt, the problem is how poorly the drum follows you. You have to constantly tug the hose behind you to keep the drum close or it will hang itself up wherever possible. It's so hard to use that I'm dripping with sweat after each time I vacuum the place. It shouldn't be this hard!

My wife has refused to use it after trying it the day I brought it home three years ago, so guess who gets to vacu...

I see myself as a vacuum cleaner addict. We do have a dyson V8, a Samsung robot and a Miele C3. We have purchased our Miele C3 after our previous Miele S5211 vacuum cleaner died unexpectedly.

The Miele C3 is definitely a family size vacuum cleaner, it has the power and clean well BUT its quiet heavy ! We use it every day as we have a 4 year old but Its like a workout for me at least!

I recommend this vacuum cleaner to people who want a powerful vacuum and they dont mind the weight!

I'm a domestic cleaner and a fan of Miele products, so when my boss needed to buy a new vacuum I persuaded her to invest in this top of the range one. Her purchase of this vacuum over other models and brands was based entirely on my glowing recommendation.

Now, just 3 years from the purchase, the vacuum stopped working and was found to need a replacement main power board (and exhaust filter). The repairer advised it was a product fault, with no obvious known cause that they could attribute it to. Cost to repair is nearly $400. My boss said no, she will buy Dyson instead.

I'm disappointed, annoyed, and embarrassed for my recommendation.

We decide to go with Meile after many many months researching vacs and found them to be the best brand.
We went with the c3 comfort with all the attachments.
Used it on tiles and low profile rug and low profile carpet
Was a great machine until after 4 years of use the motor decided to pack it in, loud noises and smelling of electrical burn.
To replace the motor will cost 300+, we paid $700 for a machine we expected to last 8 years, to the point we didn't get the extended warranty as Meile was supposed to be a life commitment.

Oh how wrong we were

replaced my Dyson with the Miele C3 Family Bagged vacuum cleaner had Dysons vacuums for many years but decided to go back to a bagged vacuum The Meile has much more power and suction and is much quieter the Meile is very easy to use has a power selection panel which is easy to use with your foot or hand and a simple power on and off button the cord winds into the machine for easy storage, the vacuum tools are also stored in the lid of the machine so they are always with you when they are needed the vacuum has smooth casters for easy moment and a handle to carry, excellent machine love it also copes very well with dog and cat hair.