Miele Vacuum Cleaners Reviews

The airflow in this unit follows a very circuitous path. The result is that it gradually plugs. Because the path is circuitous, you can't shove something through it to clear the blockage. There is an access port on the back but this still does not allow the blockage to be pushed through. Clearing requires removal of the bottom plate (releasing spring-loaded parts which makes reassembly difficult), and breaking up the blockage with a hooked object. I note that a major local vacuum distributor carries the Miele line but none of their upright models.

The Miele canister wheels are too small - it's a pain to pull around. Needs much larger wheels! It's a decent vacuum, wish it was bagless! Overpriced far as I'm concerned for what you get. We have a silver anniversary model - special somehow - think it had extra attachments. But still nothing to write home about.

Great and efficient but on the heavy side. I wanted the smaller broom style version but my husband wanted the full size upright. It does really clean well. Very happy with that. Would prefer a lighter version of the same type rather than the broom style I was looking at. He is now in charge of vacuuming!

We have two of these wonderful vacuum cleaners. One upstairs and one downstairs. We have thrown away so many Hoover and Electrolux and had so many repairs that we opted for a more expensive vacuum cleaner and it sure has paid off with no maintenance whatsoever after five years.

I bought a Miele vacuum and I couldn't be happier or more satisfied. It's the best vacuum I've ever owned. It's on the pricier side but well worth the extra bucks! Great suction, easy to use, and it's quiet.

This is my favorite vacuum ever. Lightweight and easy with a power attachment that can be adapted to carpet or hardwood without changing out attachments. Easy swivel to get under furniture. Canister.

Vacuum just keeps going and going and going. Sixteen years we have been using it. All on high pile and Persian rugs. She still has more suction than anything new on the market. Yes it's pricey, but as they say, you get what you pay for.

We have a Miele Olympus canister and it has been a good little vacuum for us. We live in a rural area (dirt roads no sidewalks) and as a result a bit of grit gets tracked in the house. Our little vacuum does a really good job at keeping things picked up. The bags aren't huge of course so they may changing a bit more frequently particularly with a big hairy dog but it hasn't been a problem for us. We have mainly hard surface floors and purchased a Miele Turbo Comfort floor tool which has also worked well with this vacuum.

This is a German made machine, and it has absolutely never let me down. It is sturdy, and has lasted me many years without ever declining in performance. It has powerful suction and all the attachments are solid and long lasting. I couldn't be happier with this machine, and its longevity and quality of function has far outweighed the price.

This vacuum is expensive, but worth it! It has a great filter and great suction. It is a small tank style cleaner and it’s easy to drag around and easily gets under furniture. We have a whole house vacuum, but this works so much better! It has an easy to exchange bag and several tools onboard. The cord self winds and stores in the body of the cleaner. It’s fairly lightweight and runs very quietly. It’s truly the Cadillac of vacuum cleaners!

Very good suction even at lowest setting. Attachments are on board, making it easy to switch to vac all surfaces. Maneuvres easy. Vac in bag so as debris doesn't fly everywhere when changing bag. Very pleased.

Miele vacuum in canister type has the best suction. This is great for tile and hardwood floors. It is somewhat heavy though so a smaller lightweight vacuum might be helpful for jobs like vacuuming inside your car.

Very lightweight to pick up and move upstairs, which is one of the reasons why I bought it, and I wanted a canister vacuum. But brush attachment didn't last long. Neither did the replacement, improvement needed there. The cord is too short, is another problem.

My parents bought this for me as a housewarming present more than 15 years ago and it's still going strong. It needs a minor tune up but I change the filters and bags regularly and it's been great. It's easy to maneuver and not too heavy.

I purchased a Miele Kona series vacuum from a small mom and pop vacuum store 3 years ago. Despite regular tune-ups, timely disposal of bags and filters, it is a real disappointment both on hardwood floors and carpets. Suction is poor. It is poorly balanced so falls over while cleaning. Plastic is cheap and the on-board attachments fit poorly. I purchased a Sebo D series and I absolutely love it!!!!

Whenever I try to call Miele "support," there is usually no support at all. I have a canister vac. For the second time, I have extended the wand and it will not go back in. The first time, they promptly sent me a new wand. Now, they want me to run off to a service center to have it looked at - because, yeah, that's so convenient. I find it odd that it's happened twice, but their solution is to inconvenience me.

I can't believe the poor customer service I am getting with a company that apparently sells top of the line products. Customer service is cold and insensitive when they tell you that your product isn't covered under warranty when it is two months old, because you must have accidentally sucked up water somewhere in your house while cleaning. Clearly not with the high price tag... Poor design and poor quality. Engine blew over a simple accident, I hadn't even realized I picked up any water, must have been on my carpet. Do not buy unless you want to deal with poor customer service and poor quality product. Engine costs 200 to fix.

I give this firm a one-star rating, as zero stars are not an option. DO NOT select a Miele product to avoid the following, plus a 16 months of disruption to your home and HUNDREDS of hours of your time. In summary, Meile dishwasher caused $40,000 in damages to my home. In addition replacement units have a 100% fail rate; plus it will take you hundreds of manhours trying to reach a human being who do their best, NOT to honor warranty on a $1600 dishwasher; that runs and sounds like a $200 Sears unit.

Our vacuum is 3 years old. The beater brush stopped working last week. The store where we purchased the vacuum said we needed a new hose. The hose cost $180. Wow. That is 15% of the cost of the vacuum. While it works when new the people who review vacuums need to look at the maintenance issues with the Miele vacuums. We could purchase several more common brands and throw them away when they break and be money ahead after 10 years. Not as good of a product as the claims being made about the Miele vacuum.

I’m on my 4th upright Miele Vacuum, and like the other 3, it’s BROKEN, yet AGAIN. You may wonder “why” I’ve purchased this brand repeatedly... Well, because when they work, they’re GREAT, -BUT- 2/3rds of the time it’s BROKEN, not sucking up, not pushing forward, the beater brush is stuck up inside... ALWAYS ALWAYS SOMETHING WRONG. We do not have shag carpet, or anything other than a normal carpet. While trying to shake the machine tonight to get it to move forward, the top BROKE OFF THE BOTTOM. Yes, you read that correct! A $600 vacuum, is now TRASH! Save your money, and buy something else.

I've had a Shark vacuum and a Hoover vacuum cleaner and maybe a few others over the years. The Hoover is OK and I still use it. Sometimes the belt gets a bit messed up when it sucks something by mistake. It is an upright model. And then I have the burnt tire smell. However, one day I walked into a little home in the wall dedicated vacuum and sewing machine store in order to fix the belt in my Hoover and startled eyeing Miele vacuum cleaners with envy and admiration. They looked beautiful and what caught my eye was that they are made in Germany, a good selling point for me! I'm game. I've also seen ads for Miele vacuum cleaners in more "exclusive" magazines and was curious what they are and how they perform. The store let me "play" with vacuum cleaners and test them out. That is why from now on if I have to deal with vacuums I just go to that dedicated store.

This is a canister vac. The suction is really good and I've had mine for well over ten years. I have the power head and only replaced the belt one time.

I have had my Miele vacuum for 10 years. It is as good as it was when I bought it. It was expensive but well worth the price. I have all wood floors throughout my abode with rugs scattered in most rooms.

I have owned every vacuum made and Miele is the best. It handles dog hair like no other. It does use bags but I don't care. All other vacuums clog with dog hair.

I and two friends have all experienced extreme lack of quality in this brand. Parts break routinely, and cost a ton to repair. The suction is ok, not really much better than other known brands which are much less expensive. Bags are extremely small, necessitating expensive replacement on a much more frequent basis. I have a $300 Kenmore upstairs, and it has had no problems. My $1200 Miele has been a huge pain-in-the-butt money pit. Never again! It's just a name, not a quality product.

My Miele Antares sucks... and sucks, and sucks. It's 13 years old and still sucks. Seriously, this has got to be the best vacuum I've ever owned - expensive, but worth every dollar.

We have had a variety of vacuum from Hoovers to Kirby's and we like the Miele the best. It is, however, expensive but very reliable, quiet, and excellent at cleaning over last 5 years.

One of the best vacuums I've owned. I am rough on them, replacing them every few years, but the Miele Capricorn, the canister unit, is built very well, and has lasted about 5 years now. However, the hose assy, extension tube, and floor brush could be better designed - these parts I have had to replace more than twice. Especially the hose, where there are delicate control contacts that keep shutting off the unit while operating - they require maintenance and not very easy to get at.

The fact that both vacuum cleaners allow you to control the suction is a plus and the best option yet. I only buy German brands for their great products.

Miele is a great vacuum for hardwood floors and area rugs. Controls are available to change the suction for small throw rugs. My only complaint would be that the cord is a little short but that is not a big issue.