Vacuum cleaners

Comment:

I purchased this because I have four longhair cats that shed frequently. At first I loved this vacuum. It worked well on the laminate flooring and the tools were good at getting the fur off the furniture. However, whenever I vacuum the carpets the vacuum gets clogged. And when it clogs its not easily accessible so I have to take it to the vacuum repair. I've spent enough in repairs to just buy a new vacuum. I had a Kirby for ten years before it needed a repair. For the money, I'd rather buy another Kirby.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

Comment:

My wife and I purchased this Miele to replace our central vac and it has been incredible in terms of performance and convenience. We liked it so much we purchased another Miele canister vac to supplement the upright for lighter cleanings mid-week. It has strong suction, but a very robust brushing system--so strong that it damaged an area of vinyl floor when we left it running unattended momentarily when it was new (we were unfamiliar with it--therefore not the vac's fault). We have three dogs and two cats and we've never had such a clean home with any other vac. Perfect for pet owners.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

Comment:

The online price seemed a little steep, but after going to my local vacuum cleaner store the cost was comparable to one of the other common brands. The unit itself does not compare at all. I've owned several highly rated vacuums over the years, but was honestly surprised by this one. The power is incredible on the high setting, it will pick up your throw rugs in a heartbeat. I have 3 dogs and spent most of my vacuuming chasing the dog hair as it blew around, but not with this unit. It has this swivel feature on the handle so that it is unbelievably easy to manuever under tables and in corners (where pet hair gathers). <br /><br />The tools are really easy to use and are stored on the unit in a handy place. The cord is really long and has a quick release. The controls for carpet or floor are just a button, and carpet depth (or drapes) are just a simple click of a knob. I splurged on the mini attachment kit and was stunned at how much dog hair was in my laptop keyboard.<br /><br />The best part of this vacuum is the noise. My dogs have always barked or run away from other vacuums, but this one is so quiet they just stare at it (if they even notice it's on).

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.