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5Miele Classic C1 Powerline

Miele Classic C1 Powerline

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5Miele Classic C1 Powerline
4.2

95 reviews

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Pet OwnerYes · No
Clogging Issues ?Yes · No
Build Quality
4.2
Value for Money
3.9
Ease of Use
3.9
Cleaning & Maintenance ?
4.2
Noise Level
3.9
95 reviews
Customer First
Customer FirstNSW15 posts
 

Good so far, but will it last? – After my Volta vac of 30 years finally packed it in, I was looking for a robust product that might do a similar length of service. A big ask I know, given the built in obsolescence of so many consumer goods these days. A basic product without all the bells and whistles is what I wanted, so originally settled on an Electrolux (I believe they also… Read more ·  1

manufactured the Volta?) in a moderate price range (approx. $250). However it was out of stock, so after a second round of investigations, I have gone for this machine, even though it was an additional (discounted) $130. CONSTRUCTION. The outer casing is made from plastic with the top a particularly thin lightweight plastic, a concern as day to day use inevitably results in a machine taking knocks. By comparison, the Volta was encased in a tough hardened plastic and even had a surround bumper strip for additional protection. None of the others I compared came close to the obvious toughness of the old machine, but on the plus side, it does make for a lighter unit. The wand is metal with click lock joins and attachments are made from a more durable plastic. The small rotating wheels work well to make the unit easy to manoeuvre. SUCTION POWER. The motor is a modest 900w, compared to the 2000w of the Volta and many others on the market today. More than enough suction though with the carpet hugging/lifting characteristic noted by others being immediately apparent. This affect varied greatly with the type of rug, carpet or hard surface being cleaned. The variable suction control effectively moderates this so that moving the wand backwards and forwards is not impeded or made difficult. Cleaning power exceeds both the retired Volta and my expectaions. SWITCHES. The introduction of electronic switching to replace mechanical operation on a variety of machines (not just vacuum cleaners) is often a weak point in that once the switch deteriorates, it reduces the usefulness and sometimes the life of a machine. As such I wanted to avoid a machine with electronic switching that feature on many cleaners, especially pricier models. The C1 has a rotating mechanical switch to vary the suction power that can actually give a finer variation compared to a machine that has a limited number (often around 5) of press button electronic options. ATTACHMENTS. The C1 comes with a number of tools for furnishings, crevices etc that can be carried on a tool holder attached to the top of the wand. Together with the main head, they are made of a hardened plastic. I believe an optional floor head is available, however the standard seems to work well. As with the Volta, this is the most obvious weak point as it is the part of the machine that is most susceptible to damage taking the most knocks against walls, furniture etc. I'd advise not using the 'foot' switch to change between fabric and hard surfaces. Instead take the time to lift the wand and change by hand as it will likely ensure a longer life of the head. DUST BAGS. I've used bagless machines in the past and found them often difficult to empty without making a mess. The C1 uses bags that are more expensive than most as they are a fabric type instead of paper. Miele claim an important feature of the fabric bags is that they are part of the filtration system helping to reduce fine dust exhausting back out. Replacement bags come in lots of four and include replacement filters that are also easy to fit. NOISE. The noise produced by the motor is surprisingly low and increases only slightly under load. It is more of loud purr than the whine and growl some cleaners can produce. GENERAL USE. Overall, the machine is easy to use and moves around obstacles reasonably well. It is compact and sits upright for easy storage. Controls are minimal and easy to use, though the labelling of switches could be a little bolder and obvious (a very minor point really). SUMMARY. It has only been three months, but I am impressed so far. Uncertainty about its longevity, is the major concern at this early stage. Aware of its weaker outer construction compared to the Volta, I'm hoping with careful use and storage, It will be a feature in this household for many years to come. If it does, I'd come back and give it five stars.

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Leliot
LeliotSA4 posts
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Purchased Miele Classic C1 ecoline. Cord is way too short. I don't even pull it out. I just use an extension cord. Works great on carpet. On hard floors the foot is not designed correctly. You have to hold handle higher than necessareley to get a smooth silent sweep. Also you can't adjust the metal rods to suite your height. Noise level good.… Read more

For price point ...I believe you are not offering value for money. P.S. come on Miele. ADD one complimentary bag for your consumers.

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Eleanor
Eleanor5 posts
 

Compact, versatile, effective – My miele moves up and down the stairs with relative ease, the cord is long enough to extend the entire stairwell. The adjustable power means I can deep clean rugs but not expend energy on carpet, tiles or lino. The top power setting is STRONG though the vacuum head will clog up if i vacuum up whole popcorn kernels. I use it across all surfaces,… Read more ·  1

including my lounge. It comes with changeable vacuum heads, depending on your task and surface. The vacuum bags don't last forever (toddler mum) but are easily to find in store or online. It stores easily enough but i leave mine plugged in. I love my Miele!

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Mr. Fix it
Mr. Fix itVictoria120 posts
 

Fantastic value for your money! – We have had two Miele vacuum cleaners for some time now, but the older of the two which was around 20 years old, met with a horrible accident recently. For the first time ever, it's bag broke at the seam sucking a huge amount of dust and dirt into the motor. The filter was powerless to stop it all. Shortly after, it started making strange noises… Read more

followed a little later by a nasty smell. RIP Miele S748. Previously to this event, two close family members had purchased the little Miele Compact C1 and both have been very happy with them. I started looking at prices and found this little gem for $278 on an Ebay website, bestbuyonlinestore. Purchased on July 20 just gone, they dispatched it very smartly and within a few days I was unpacking my new vacuum cleaner, isn't that always fun, retail therapy! Our other Miele is the bigger brother C3 Complete Powerline, so we know how good Miele is. This much smaller vac amazed me in the amount of sucking power it has. I think it matches it's bigger brother in this area, although I haven't done any comparison testing. I don't need to, the C1 has enough pulling power to lift your floor mats off the floor. It has a rotating switch to adjust the suction level to where you need it for the task you are doing. Enough said about it's suction, now it's features. It comes with the same high quality floor brush as the C3, with a toggle foot switch to change between carpet and tiles, or any other smooth surface. In one picture, I am pointing to the roller which makes this floor brush glide along so easily. The steel wands are identical as well and made to last a very long time, in fact unless you drop the wands onto a hard surface and break the plastic locking mechanism, they will last indefinitely. Speaking of the wands, this is not a negative because firstly I knew what I was getting, and secondly (the old adage, you get what you pay for), the wands on this smaller vac are not telescopic so the height is set. I'm average height and have no problem with this, but it may be if you are unusually short or a basketballer. The accessories are also the same as the C3, in fact Miele have improved on their furniture brush by making the bristles longer. Included in the package is a plastic clip on accessory holder which I tried and didn't really like, as the C3 has a separate compartment for these, so I'm not used to having things hanging off my vac (spoilt). Also included is a crevice nozzle and a small flat brush for furniture, car seats and lots more. The hose is again identical to the C3 so Miele have not compromised on quality with this more affordable model. The power cord is generous and perfectly adequate. It has three "go anywhere" castors and glides effortlessly across tiles and carpet. There are comprehensive pictorial instructions which makes assembly a breeze. Fortunately for me, the bags I had for the S748 also fit this little C1, so that was a real bonus as I had previously purchased a few boxes of them. This is a fantastic small, but powerful vacuum cleaner. Everything about it says Quality. I have no hesitation in recommending it to you with a FIVE STAR rating.

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Rorie J.
Rorie J.QLD2 posts
 

Very happy with my new little C1 Miele vacc – Great little vacc! I haven't used thoroughly yet, purchased it last weekend and only tonight opened the box and put it together, flick through instructions etc. Tested on my tiled floors - turned it up high and yep does a great job. Then tried the little brush attachment on the door architraves and window sills - worked a treat! I have an almost… Read more

identical Miele vacc in our London house, and it's a brilliant little vacc. There, our cleaner thrashes it weekly doing our downstairs hard floors then our upstairs carpeted areas. I also use it for dusting and hoovering out our suitcases after travelling, or use the 3 attachments when doing the interior of the car. I WAS tempted to buy a steam- all- round cordless dyson type of vacc, but at several hundreds more, and my brother who is an electrician telling me they're crap, better to get a traditional vacc and mop for the floors. Very happy with this purchase so far. Wheels around well.

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arcadia10
arcadia10WA63 posts
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Fantastic suction but floorhead a problem – My faithful Miele S247i which I purchased in 1989 died yesterday after 33 years of service (it actually says "Made in West Germany" on the base of the barrel, so manufactured before reunification!). I'm not a diligent vacuumer as it obviously had an easy life to last that long but, with such a great track record, I didn't bother to look at any… Read more

brand other than Miele for a replacement. I made my selection online, then drove off to Retravision who were selling the C1 Classic Powerline at a good price (with an extra 5% discount for RAC members).

Returning home, I whizzed around the tiled floor areas in no time. It's funny how having a new toy actually makes housework fun! The suction is fantastic and the machine feels sturdy and well made, although not as solid (or heavy - a bonus) as my old S247i. As I've since discovered, others commented on how they didn't like the accessories kit (comprising a crevice tool, a round dusting brush and a upholstery tool) connecting to the barrel end of the vacuum hose on the outside. I don't either, so removed it and am storing it in a cupboard which is vaguely annoying and inconvenient. My S247i had onboard storage which was great and which I will miss with the new machine.

Trying to vacuum my short-pile wall-to-wall carpets was a problem. I couldn't! Even with the suction power switched to carpet mode, it is impossible to move the floorhead backwards and forwards. It just stuck to the carpet like a limpet to a rock and wouldn't budge! I turned the suction level right down to rug mode, and only then was I able to move the floorhead backwards and forwards as one does when vacuuming. On carpet mode, all I could do was drag the floorhead backwards with a huge amount of effort - and I'm very fit and strong. This lack of functionality is alarming, and is the sort of thing you only discover when using the appliance. I wish I'd read more reviews before purchasing it as I might have looked at a different model. Too late now, I suppose.

Then I read the earlier review where someone recommended changing the floorhead to solve the excessively powerful suction issue. I switched to the floorhead I used on my old S247i (a generic one I bought online a few years ago when the OEM Miele floorhead broke). This works really well and I can actually move it backwards and forwards - but why buy a new machine and then have to cannibalise the old one to make the new one functional? I phoned Miele Customer Service today and spoke to a very helpful person in the floorcare area, but she was unable to do more than suggest I buy a turbo tech floorhead for $179 (which she kindly offered to discount by $60) as it has airflow/suction control. This didn't really make financial sense as the discounted price of the turbo tech floorhead is half the cost of the new C1 Classic.

On closer inspection of the new problematical floorhead, I noticed that there are two rubber blades, one on each of the long sides of the floor head on either side of the suction hole, which seem to protrude about 3mm beyond the flat surface (easily seen in the pictures I uploaded). So when you're vacuuming carpet (with the hard surface brush row retracted), these two rubber blades are brushing the carpet surface and sweeping the dust into the hole. My old floorhead does not have this set-up, and I think that these two protruding blades in combination with the high suction are actually causing a vacuum seal and making the floorhead stick to the carpet. If so, this is a design flaw. I might further down the track try to cut these rubber blades down to be flush with the surface of the floorhead, but it's a bit early in the piece for that and I need to ask around and do some research.

In the meantime, I'll be using my old floorhead. The disadvantage with this is that the old floorhead doesn't have the protruding piece of plastic on the connector elbow that allows it and the vacuum tube to be tidily clipped into the base of the barrel for upright storage. The only storage solution for me at present is to put it all in a heap on the floor of a walk-in cupboard.

UPDATE 15 DECEMBER 2022: I returned the C1 Classic to Retravision who gave me a full refund. Reason - not fit for purpose.

Positive reviews

MellieG
MellieGWA2 posts
 

Glad I did my research – Living in a multi-storey house with young children I needed an effective vacuum with good suction but light enough to move up and down stairs. I have not been disappointed - 6 different suction options, a large dustbag and not too heavy to push around or move upstairs.  Show details

Elvira M
Elvira MNSW12 posts
 

15 years and still going, this machine I can’t live without! – I have used this machine on Carpet, tiles and timber flooring, it has different attachments for each type of flooring. It has made my life easier, with 6 kids, full time job and 2 cats. Show details

Marg14
Marg14VIC18 posts
 
Value for Money
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance

Change the vacuum head! – Wish I had read these reviews before buying this vacuum. Was recommended by salesman as I did not want a turbo head machine (issues with long hair getting caught in head on a previous machine). I found it so hard to push around that I ended with a sore back. My husband suggested using the head from our previous vacuum, and what a difference… Read more

that made. The suction is really good - it is the head making it so hard to use. Works great with the non Miele head on carpet and timber. Very quiet. Only other issue is the exhaust air blowing up in my face instead of out the back. Probably wouldn't recommend. I had done my research on a different brand, but that wasn't in stock and I needed a new vacuum quickly. Probably paid too much as well, but that's what happens when you don't check these things out beforehand.

Negative reviews

Sophie
Sophie3 posts
 

Miele are just money hungry – It’s not worth the money when you go to change the bag and discover that it costs $30 just for a packet of four vacuum bags. We’ve saved money by selling our Miele on Gumtree and we bought another vacuum without a bag system. The chamber is easily emptied into the bin and that’s saved us $100 a year. I’m not sure why anyone would buy this vacuum… Read more

knowing that it will cost you $30 just to change the bag every month.

They’re also heavy and annoying to use. Not worth it.

Dee
DeeNSW
 

Shocking product and shocking customer service – I bought this vacuum for myself and one for my mother in law. Within a month of my mother in law using it, she returned it to bing lee (where it was purchased from) because the suction started playing up and the head would literally get stuck to the floor and scratch the floor when vacuuming. 2 months ago, the exact same happened to mine. The… Read more

vacuum became impossible to use because the suction was sticking the head to the floor boards and it would scratch my floor. It wasn’t doing this before so I knew something was wrong. I tried to change it to a lower setting and it still done the same thing. Took it back to bing Lee, who tried to convince me that the vacuum was in fact fine and I was delusional. I pressed for it to be taken further. It was sent to Miele for inspection and their response was that ‘nothing is wrong with it’. I am heavily pregnant and have absolutely no energy to pick up a vacuum and drive to a store to complain about a non-existent issue. Obviously I have an issue but sadly both parties refused to help. Their best solution was to give me a new head. I’ve now used it about 4 times since getting the head replacement and the same issue has reoccurred. I do not recommend this useless machine.

Sandra
SandraNSW2 posts
 

Wouldn't recommend it! Not worth the money – Was truly disappointed in buying this product! No wonder it was reduced to $199. Great value but not worth the money. First disappointment was the NON-ADJUSTABLE barrel. For a reputable brand, a simple thing like this should have been a given. Even by taking the second barrel to suit my height, it didn't give me any comfort. 2nd disappointment… Read more

was the non-reusable bag!! If I want re-usable ones, I have to buy them online which is an extra cost. Whats the point? Honestly, it's not worth buying this product. I would not recommend it as now I'm stuck with a product not worth the money!

If Miele could provide me with an adjustable barrel for this vacuum and at the very least 1 re-usable bag with the purchase I would be happy!I'd be happy to return the barrels!

If I could return this product, I would do so in a flash!

Miele
Miele    

Hi Sandra, please accept our sincere apologies for the… Read more (+1 reply)

Recent reviews

Julia
JuliaVIC10 posts
 

I love my Miele vacuum – Considering the brands’ favourable reputation it’s disappointing to see such hypercritical reviews. You’d think that being so finicky about vacuum cleaners might spur one to do a bit more research or consult a professional before buying the product. My family has never owned any other vacuum cleaner than a Miele. My grandmother, a lifetime Miele… Read more

user and cleaning connoisseur, asked to buy my Miele C3 off me when I moved back home, and I deeply regretted giving it up once I moved into a share house with no working vacuum cleaner. The place was absolutely filthy. They had two cheap flimsy bagless vacuums and they were completely useless. I needed a Miele ASAP so I went with the C1 which was reduced at David Jones. My roommate even commented on how powerful it is, and I said that’s cause it’s a real vacuum cleaner. The bags are convenient and inexpensive - $24 for a pack of 4 which should last you a year. I’ve never heard of anyone using “reusable bags”, but if you’re fussy about bags then best to go bagless, if you’re not fussed with the mess of emptying a vacuum. I’m happy to pay $6 a bag to avoid inhaling dust and filth. Anyway, my Miele C1 does the job perfectly, it’s good value for money, it’s easy to use, it will last me for years and I will never use anything else.

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Amber
Amber
 

Disappointed with this vacuum – I am very disappointed in my purchase of this vacuum cleaner. The quality was disappointing and the cover where the bag and filter go doesn’t close properly, cheap and won’t last long. The section where the hose connects to the vacuum cleaner is of poor quality. The vacuum is hard to push on carpet even on the lowest setting, especially if… Read more

people are older, they wouldn’t be able to push it at all. I was not impressed with the outcome of cleaning my carpet, one part it did an ok job, however other carpet all it did was leave marks on the carpet where you could see every stroke without cleaning the floor, it wouldn’t even suck up strands of long hair, even a grass seed sitting on top of the carpet was left sitting on the carpet after cleaning with the vacuum. As for the bags they are expensive to buy and don’t hold that much in them, and absolutely stink. Think twice before buying one as I highly doubt this vacuum is going to last the warranty period.

Tom Brown
Tom Brown16 posts
 

Solid Motor – Got this a few years ago on sale in Myer- its the German made model. Really impressed with the motor, it sounds so smooth compared to cheaper vacuums. Coming from sub $100 vacuum the suction on this is amazing, and is still amazing after a few years.On the second highest setting feel I could pull the carpet off the underlay- its that powerful. The… Read more

cord retraction is smooth. Big fan of bagged system, and the bags are really good quality. Only cons the hose could be made of a more flexible plastic, kinks every so often. The wheels as a bit tippy but I seem to have adjusted my use and don't tip over as much. On the C1 the metal wand is fixed not extendable- i know you have to differentiate between higher models but it would have a five star rating if you included an extendable wand.

Sammy32
Sammy32QLD2 posts
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Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level

Very hard to vacuum on carpet – Purchased this vacuum when it was on sale for $199. As a whole the vacuum seems good. Very good build quality, good finish and great suction. However, it is extremely difficult to vacuum on carpet. It requires a great deal of strength to be able to push the vacuum head along low pile carpet even on the lower suction settings. I purchased this… Read more

item for an elderly lady but would not recommend it due to the amount of strength required to use on carpet. I discussed this with Miele and their only suggestion was to by a turbo brush for $179 which is almost the price of the vacuum! I personally would stick to a dyson as our old one does the same job with much less effort.

Melissa
MelissaQLD22 posts
 

Several flaws – Not happy with this vacuum unfortunately. First the good: Powerful suction; relatively quiet; long hose and power cord; head easy to maneuver on hard floor - when it doesn't buckle. The bad: Awful overpowering rubber smell from the motor; head buckles and gets sucked down into the floor on high settings; bags are made to be expensive just… Read more

because; motor exhaust blows the dust upwards into your face/nose; hard to maneuver on carpet.

I can't wait to get rid of this vacuum because of the bad issues above which make it a deal-breaker for me, so much so that I will never buy anything made by Miele ever again.

I'm sure it's giving me lung damage from the melting rubber smell and the dust being blown in my face the whole time while in use. What happened to putting the exhaust in the back or side?

The powerful suction is useless if you can't use it because the head gets sucked down into the hardwood floor and is very hard to lift back up, extremely frustrating having to do this over and over, sometimes even on the medium setting. On the other hand, on the carpet setting it's extremely hard to push and pull, unless you put it on the lowest power setting which I'm sure is not really cleaning the carpet well at all.

Lastly the bags - what can I say, just made to be complicated to force you to buy their brand at the inflated price to match. Because of this greed the environment suffers too, as the Miele bags are polyester and plastic and not paper like traditional bags.

Bad brand, bad product.

****Update: Miele sent me a new (and better) vacuum head free of charge, so that's very good customer service!!

Miele
Miele    

Hi Melissa, please accept our sincere apologies for the… Read more

Paul A
Paul A3 posts
 

It's perfect – I love it. It 'sucks' and it's lightweight and durable. Never skips a beat, never gets tired, the bags last for ages so that's no problem. One box of bags for one year. Show details

john marshall
john marshall6 posts
 

hard to push on carpet – just bought it , almost impossible to push on carpet even for me a big strong male let alone my little wife . even on the lowest setting is a major effort no good to us will have to go somewhere we can try before buying like godfreys . the last couple of machines all have the same problem , and please do not tell me to open the stick slider , fine if you want to choke on dust and spread it everywhere , disappointing Show details

Peter B
Peter BVIC17 posts
 

Great Vacuum but the hoses tend to break easily – We have had our Miele C1 for a little over 2 years and it is the one of the best vacuum cleaner's we've had. Unfortunately the same cannot be said of the hoses and fittings, hose broke through during use. Show details

Peter B
Peter B   

For the record replacement hoses and fittings are very expensive.

strawwoman
strawwomanTAS9 posts
 

At last I've got the best vacuum cleaner I've ever had – I bought this cleaner about 6 weeks ago but have refrained from writing a review until I had used it a few times. I'm in my 70s now and have battled with many different brands and types of vacuum cleaners over the decades. This Miele vaccie is just THE BEST I have ever bought. It's light to use has great variable suction power. I like the fact… Read more

that it uses bags - although I wish the replacements weren't so expensive. Hopefully this will be my last vacuum cleaner, if it isn't , well , I'll be buying another Miele C1 in my dotage.

daniel m.
daniel m.5 posts
 

Excellent product! – Very very happy with my milele vacuum cleaner! Great suction and handling. Picks up everything off my carpet and works great on hard floors too! Very easy to use cannot fault Show reply

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Max
MaxVIC3 posts
 

Great machine – I bought this machine from Harvey Norman Manningham, So far so good. Good quality even the seller try to convince me that is rubbish and it’s made in China! And I should go with C3! But for me still Miele products and it’s working just like the German one . The quality is maybe one step down from the German one but it sharing the same DNA , you… Read more ·  1

won’t regret it . Lot’s of power, the real power of motor not those cheap with 2500w . Easy and smooth to move around the house floor , two years warranty which is heaps. The bottom feels premium, which it is . Miele products is a lifetime product I will stick in To it for life.

Gurkan O.
Gurkan O.4 posts
 

quality product – previously had a miele which last 8 years.. great suction and quality build.. we purchase a new miele bagged version and its really great. the suction is very strong and works really well. i would stay away from the bagless version however Show reply

campbell.mckenzie
campbell.mckenzieWA6 posts
 

This is the best vacuum cleaner ever – I got this model except it was graphite grey colour and it works very well. It has very good suction which means it deep cleans my carpets. The filtration is excellent as the dust compartment is very clean and that no dust escapes from the vacuum. I also love the 3 swivel castors on it because it is very easy to manoeuvre around. It is also very… Read more ·  1

quiet at 71 decibels on the max setting which makes cleaning convenient which I love. The tool attachments are very handy especially the dusting brush. This is the best vacuum I have ever bought. Well done Miele

Nay
NayNSW17 posts
 

I'll never go back to bagless – After following the bagless trend for many years I finally got sick of fighting with overheating and cleaning filters every 5 seconds. I spent dyas searching for what would be the perfect, cost effective vacuum and decided to give the Miele a go. They're a good brand as it is and the reviews proved it to be a great vacuum. I would go as far to say… Read more ·  1

that it is the best one we've had to date. It has less power than others we have had yet it works better. Go figure! Only negative I can find is that the 3 wheels make it easy to tip over but just be mindful of this and it's fine.

Mimolie
Mimolie
 

S5211 The Best Vacuum Ever – I Have Miele S5211 for 10 years now, Always do vacuuming 3 time a week and I swear its the BEST and never lost suction until now and never have a problem at all. Recently the floorhead is bit broken so i have to put band aid in it so it will glide easly when do on hard floor but that's not worries me at all. The only issues the price for the… Read more ·  1

floorhead bit expensive. So is it worthed to get spare or buy the new miele vacuum considering my vacuum is a decade now.

Davo 767
Davo 767VIC20 posts
 

Little German Wonder – Highly recommended by Mrs S. who looks after my floors! I have waited for three months to review item to get a good performance picture and am very pleased. Used mainly for carpet, we had to turn the suction down to half as the carpet was being lifted. The ease of little pushing was very noticeable and the little clip-caddy on the motor holds… Read more ·  1

all you bits and pieces, readily available on the go so you don't stop and start. Bought from Appliances online who offered the best price and free delivery to my Regional Area. Still hate vacuuming but this little Miele has made it a lot easier. Highly recommended.

KaMic
KaMic16 posts
 
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Miele Great Quality but s5211 is so much better – As usual this Miele Vacuum is great - quality, high suction and nice and neat package. It is however a very basic model. My s5211 blew up (literally) after maybe 5 years and as I didn't have time to shop around I went straight to the Miele brand. This time, things were a little different financially so I got a cheaper model. There is no doubt the… Read more ·  1

vacuum is great, but the cap between performance of the C1 and s5211 is a big one - the s5211 is by far superior. That being said, the C1 does the job well. One thing I really dislike is the little accessory holder around the hose. Unlike other models the accessories will not fit inside like usual, so they go on a a special holder outside. I thought I could live with that...I can't it's painful, so they are in a draw that I pull out when needed.

patricia m.
patricia m.TAS5 posts
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Excellent cleaner – I have mainly hard flooring with three good size rugs. This cleaner has an excellent tool for hard floors which is gentle to the floor and is quite wide. Using the tool for rugs/carpets, the powerful suction can lift rugs from the floor but fortunately can be easily adjusted. The four wheels means that the cleaner glides along easily and cannot… Read more ·  1

tip over, and the "on board tools" are a blessing, as is the extra long cord. Dust container is easily unclipped for emptying and the amount of superfine dust the cleaner extracts is quite amazing. The machine is quite heavy but as it glides so easily, it rarely needs to be lifted in my single level residence. It could be annoying if one had to take it upstairs. It is very quiet

Mellisa Siktars
Mellisa SiktarsVIC11 posts
 

Wow! This machine is insane! – I have a Dyson stick vacuum also but I wanted a “regular” vacuum for when my Dyson runs out of battery (which happens more often than not). I have used a clients Miele vacuum at her house, but hers is the much more expensive one. I was hoping this would be similar to hers....I was blown away. The suction on this vacuum is insane!! I particularly… Read more ·  1

love that I can adjust the level of suction easily with the dial. A longer cord would be the only thing I can pick on. I adore the look of this vacuum. I have the white one and it’s truly lovey to look at. It’s super compact, so stores away beautifully. The 3 tools are all you need. Is it better than my Dyson stick vac? Absolutely is.....totally! I recommend this Miele 10/10!

Holly
HollyVIC2 posts
 

Absolutely love it! Much better than my Dyson – Great suction...slides around floor amazing! I have mostly tiles and shaggy rugs and it is fabulous. Picks up my fur babies hairs great too! Very happy as this is my 1st Miele. Show details ·  1

michelle
michelleWA24 posts
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Fantastic basic vacume – I recently bought this vacuum to replace my terrible Bosch relax vacuum with little suction. This vacuum is leaps and bounds ahead. Amazing suction and so light and easy to maneuver. Cord is a good length. I love how it has a button to retract the cord as the last 4 vacuumes I have owned have wound themselves up whenever they felt like it. … Read more

Instruction booklet is not clear as it says refer to diagrams that are not present however simple as pie to put together and change filters and bag.

2 draw backs are the non adjustable length of the hose/handle. It's fine for vacuuming but annoying to store. It's $106 to buy this part. I wasn't aware it didn't come with a non adjustable handle height until I had already bought it. Also I wish the dust bags were reusable. We are in a green day and age where throw away once products should be fazed out.

However for a cheap price. Miele is Definitely the way to go.

Jenny W
Jenny W4 posts
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Great vacuum cleaner – Great product. Strong power to take away all dust. Works well on carpet. Although the sound is a bit too loud but this is probably compulsory if you prefer a powerful vacuum cleaner. Show details ·  1

JIMMYHIBBY
JIMMYHIBBY2 posts
 

Excellent Hoover – Great value all round and brilliant performance . Would recommend this one all day long . Show details

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