How does it compare to Miele?
505627
I have never used a Miele vacuum so I can't compare. Miele's are supposed to be pretty good but they are expensive. Kenmore (Sears) vacuum cleaners are pretty good and they are not nearly as expensive. If I was in the market for an upright, bagged vacuum, I would take a look at Kenmore. I would buy this Panasonic only if it were on sale at a great price.
505628
I don't know. My last three vacuums have been Panasonic. I've been very satisfied with each of them and I LOVE the cord reel.
505629
Have never used a Miele. I would recommend the Panasonic. I love the auto carpet adjustment and auto switch from floor to hose. The automatic hose return is great too. For not alot of money, I think it is a great product.
505630
I have used both the Miele and the Panasonic. I actually own a Panasonic. I could not see much difference between the Miele and the Panasonic as far as how well they cleaned. They look very similar. Perhaps the Miele is heavier than the Panasonic. For the difference in price, I would buy the Panasonic. I really like the one I have.
695672
I love my Miele vacuum cleaners. While they are a more expensive initial investment, they are real workhorses.
857001
The drivers appear to be the same, but the MIE2 does sound a tiny bit different. I think this has to do with the base construction. See my review under http://www.amazon.com/review/R1YAVQH1HQRYQE/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B00ISIG690
1007343
The current Miele SET 220 is brushed steel. The older SET 210 version is charcoal graphite. The 220 has an improved and smoother telescoping mechanism than its predecessor.
450462
I recommend you don't buy this Miele product! If you do you are destine to be frustrated. If you already brought this horrible machine certainly don't waist anymore money by buying accessory products.
155823
I use this model on daily in both my hardwood and carpet and did not have any issues with scratching . However I also previously owned the Dyson animal and didn't either . I will say though I actually prefer the Dyson over this unit for a few reasons: 1. Lighter - (Miele is very heavy)2. Do not need to buy bags 3. Pick up is better One thing I really do like about the Miele is the lights on it - you can see the hair on the hardwood really well with it- almost like a xenon headlight it is.
2146533
Miele and Dyson work well on orinetal rugs. The problem with vacuum cleaners on oriental rugs is they remove the soil on the surface of rugs, but they leave behind the soil in the fibers and pests living in the fibers. The pests are the real problem because they eat the fibers, and eventually you'll pay someone to replace the damages fibers with new fibers. How you clean your oriental rugs depends on your home and you homecare. I know people who have oriental rug retailers clean their oriental rugs yearly, but I clean mine maybe once every 10 yeaers or so. I own a middle grade Miele vacuum cleaner. The bottom grade of Miele vacuum cleaners work like American vacuum cleaners. Too many people told me to avoid the top grade of Miele vacuum cleaners. The only problem I have with my Miele vacuum cleaner is my dogs' hair wraps around the cleaner brush, and I remove their hair after I clean most rooms. I see Dyson vacuum cleaners in Home Depot. Miele uses their own retail stores. I MUCH prefer to buy from Amazon.com, but you do need to worry about who will repair any malfunctioning or broken parts in your Dyson or Miele vacuum cleaners. Also, Miele vacuum cleaners work on 120 V eletricity, and they won't work in Europe or Asia where they use 240 V electricity.
880270
I can't accurately answer that question because I have only owned or used the Miele S8990 UniQ. I can, however, tell you that I am a 53 year old housewife with several pets and grandkids and have never had a vacuum that I have been satisfied with in the long term until I broke down and spent the money on the Miele! It works equally well on carpets, hardwood floors, tile and linoleum. It doesn't lose power or suction over time. It uses cloth bags that keep the dust in the bag because emptying a canister is a mess. My husband has even used my beloved Miele out in his garage and came in bragging about how tough it is. The best part about it is how amazingly quiet it is. I really cannot say enough about the quality of this vacuum and I have used top of the line models from Hoovers to Dysons and everything in between and I will only ever own a Miele from now on.
1325576
I don't know what specs are different, but this one is built for pet hair. Worth every penny. I think on the Miele website, you can compare models and features. I believe that was how I settled on this model.
1989599
This will not fit a Miele vacuum, as a Miele vacuum uses 35mm inner diameter attachments. You would need an adapter to allow it to fit.
290555
It's a piece of garbage... I love my Miele, but this tool it's a waste of money
977941
If you can find an adapter to use dyson attachments with your vacuum then yes. I own a Miele and was able to find such an adapter on Amazon. The tangle-free turbine tool is air driven so it actually works better with the Miele because I can adjust the suction down when vacuuming my carpet floor runners.
1169553
Very happy with this vacuum. Not sure how it compares as this us the first Miele that I have owned.
66881
No but as soon as you turn on the machine the rollers are spinning fast and doing it's job getting every possible thing sucked up! Trust me, buy a Miele and you will never buy another brand again :)
461201
I would google "Miele vacuum maintenance + zip code". Also call some vacuum shops in your area and ask if they service Miele. (Use the word service, because one that was near me sells them but doesn't service them. Then I called the other and they sell AND provide service.) Hope this helps! You can also ask if they will match Amazon's price if you buy at their shop, because at a shop you can try it out before you buy.
1262885
That is the model Miele that I have and it works fine. It will only work on short nap carpets and you may have to go to the slowest vacuum setting to get the bush to rotate to pick up lint and small objects.
1696957
Let me know if they are as good as they are much cheaper. Months ago I read that the actual miele hepa filers created a tight seal and the generic ones had air leaks around the edge thereby reducing their effectiveness. Our housekeeper, when it started to clog, actually soaked the miele helpa filer in some water with some detergent, rinsed it out and let it dry and it appears to have extended its life.