Miele Eco Friendly Earth Canister Vacuum Cleaner S5481
Written by O'Neal on September 1, 2010Miele Eco Friendly Earth Canister Vacuum Cleaner S5481 Review

Ten days in. Last week, my wife on the other end of the phone said “I don’t like it, it’s too hard to push on the carpet” (her first use). “What!” I thought, four figures lighter in my wallet and she doesn’t like it. I got home after work and the machine was close by in the basement. I picked up the handle with the carpet head and tried it. The head glided over the carpet with no resistance, “it feels ok I said”. “You have to turn it on”, she said. I replied something like “ok, you mean because you now have a vacuum cleaner that actually sucks hard enough to give some resistance, you don’t like it!” She must have though about this because lately she has commented on how quiet it is and how it does the furniture so well, she isn’t going to give it up now.
Is it possible to give an unbiased view after spending over 00 on a vacuum cleaner. Let’s just say here’s my 2 cents.
- the canister is a bit heavier than I thought but no different from the old Kenmore canister.
- the machine is quiet for a vacuum cleaner but that does not mean it’s quiet, i.e. some great progress has been made with appliances such as dishwashers (almost silent) but I won’t hold my breathe for vacuum cleaners or hair dryers.
- the components look and feel good quality and they work well together.
– I cannot get the hang of hooking the brush and handle to the canister to stand upright when not in use. The mechanism does not work well, it takes several tries but this is small potatoes.
- as mentioned excellent suction and the auto setting can be over-ridden.
- the delivery from United Vacuums (via Amazon) beat the schedule by a couple days in excellent condition
- the switches and lights are intuitive and its easy to work controls by foot and not having to bend over.
- my wife who doesn’t read manuals, read the manual and is teaching me things about it
- the compartments open and close with ease and feel sturdy
No complaints so far and we’re banking on things staying that way for a while as in years, that’s what we paid for.
Feature
- Active HEPA filter captures allergens like dust mite feces and pollen and conforms
- Sealed System construction of the canister keeps all the dust inside
- Filter change indicator light lets you know when it’s time to change the HEPA filter | Auto Power Setting Does the thinking for you.
- Deluxe Handle Assembly is ergonomic, keeping the strain off your wrist
- Includes the Seb 217 Electric Power Brush
Overview
The Eco-friendly Miele Earth S5 canister vacuum helps to conserve energy without loss of performance. This powerful vacuum is perfect for carpeting, smooth floors, and pet hair. It can do it all. Includes a 3 integrated attachments plus the 300-3 Bare floor brush. The 217 Electric Power Nozzle is effective on all types of carpeting and area rugs. Of course this machine comes with the Active HEPA Filter installed making it Miele’s Certified HEPA Vacuum.
Customer Reviews
Great vacuum – attachments are OK. – DontBelieveTheHype – NYC, NY USA
This is a great vacuum. I thought long and hard about spending ,000 on a vacuum. It was NOT an easy decision.
5 Stars for the vacuum itself but looses a star due to the attachments.
PROS:
The vacuum itself is great. Powerful suction, low noise (much lower than any other vacuum I’ve ever heard) which makes it less annoying to vacuum, the auto-power feature works well (remember, it’s the amount of air flow that counts, unless your trying to pick up a bowling ball) and it’s less strain on the motor, I definitely noticed the REAL HEPA filtering on this vacuum, no smell an no dust blowing around.
CONS:
The ergonomic handle is OK when using the floor attachments but makes dusting shelves and other items difficult when using the attachments. It is also bulking making it difficult to get under and around items. Their solution is to purchase the car cleaning kit or the micro kit at 0 – 175. For ,000 it should have the option to remove the ergonomic handle. This would have been helpful.
Overall I’m happy with the purchase because I have bad dust allergies and no other vacuum has had real HEPA filtering. I decided my health was worth the expense.
You’ll Enjoy Vacuuming! (Maybe.) – L. Miller – Portland, OR
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1UF9RCVAKV6XA I wrote a lengthy review of this vacuum for my website (feel free to check it out if you want — see video for URL), but for Amazon I’ll summarize it: this is a great vacuum. I haven’t had experience with other Miele models, but if this thing is any indication, Miele makes a line of excellent machines. Here is a quick rundown of SOME (but not all) of the advantages and disadvantages of this unit:
Pros:
+Excellent filtration (as good as it gets)
+Quieter than any vacuum I’ve ever heard
+Low ground clearance
+Well designed/engineered in pretty much every aspect (I love the cord winder, wheels, bags, auto-shutoff, etc!)
+Looks really slick while still subdued (doesn’t scream “I’m a Dyson!”)
Cons:
-Typical disadvantages of being a canister vac. Sometimes difficult to maneuver around corners/doors, sometimes a pain trying to reposition hose.
-Attaching/detaching certain tools and the wand itself can be a little awkward at times
-Price is steep!
The bottom line is that if you can afford it, you absolutely can’t go wrong with this vacuum (or presumably any Miele). I give it 5 stars because, while not *perfect*, it certainly is the best vacuum I’ve ever seen or used…and by a landslide.
Note: If you have carpet, I’d recommend any model in the S5 line (except the Pisces, which doesn’t include a powered brush head). For primarily hard floors, any of the Miele models should meet your needs.
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Miele Ariel S 5211
Written by O'Neal on August 27, 2010Miele Ariel S 5211 Review
Overview
Miele Ariel S5211 in polar ice. Miele S5211 Ariel vacuum. Special diamond dealer vacuum.Recommended for low pile carpeting and smooth flooring. Comes with combination rug and floor tool SBD 550-3.powered by airExcellent for pets but not for higher pile carpetingor floors that may scratch. Does not come with a Hepa filter you can add the SF-Ah 50 Hepa FilterDoes not have ergonomic handle. Add an SBB 300-3 parquet floor brush if you have parquet floors.Free Next Day Air Shipping
Miele Capri Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Turbo Brush
Written by O'Neal on August 26, 2010Miele Capri Canister Vacuum Cleaner with Turbo Brush Review

Bought my Miele Capri from seller “Mr.Vac & Mrs.Sew”. It came on time and brand new as stated. The Capri model is the same as the Olympus, except it also comes with the air powered brush head.
Pros
1. The vacuum itself is fairly light weight (not counting the hose and head), weighing in at 10.25 lbs, even my 75 yr old mother can carry it fairly easily. Seems well made and durable. 1200 watts provides pretty good suction, maybe an extra 200 watts would be better, but still good enough as is.
2. Motor is pretty quiet, even at highest speed, most of the noise is coming from the suction.
3. Can install an optional HEPA filter.
4. Bag looks quit large and should hold a good amount of dirt.
5. Bought the Capri model, it is essentially the same as the Olympus, except that it comes with the air powered turbo spinning brush head instead and a bare floor head with brush (not spinning). The spinning brush head is definitely a must have, if you have carpet and want it to pick up long hair and dirt that is slightly buried into the carpet, it also does help fluff up the carpet. Even though the head is air powered, the brush spins quit fast and is very effective, unless you have very thick carpeting, then you may want to opt for their other models with an electric powered brush head.
6. Vacuum rolls easily, when pulled by the hose.
7. The metal wand, the piece that attaches in between the handle and the cleaning tool, is telescopic, so you can shorten it to half the length if needed.
Cons
1. Hose is 5 feet in length, which is a bit short, would have been nice to have an extra 2 feet.
2. Hose feels cheaply made, may have to be careful, incase if the hose is twisted, and it is pulled on hard enough, it may kink and damage the hose.
3. The handle tube is completely made of pretty durable thick plastic, but is quit curved and long, from where one would grip it, to the tip of the tube where you would attach a cleaning tool is about 12 inches. If you have a small cleaning attachment mounted, and need to get into a tight area, you may need to really hold it in an awkward angle to get in those tight spots, since your gripping hand will be approximately 12 inches away from the cleaning tool, so imagine that. This part should have been a lot shorter.
4. The clip that holds the three small cleaning attachments, can be clipped on to the base of the hose, by the vacuum or the other end of the hose by the handle. I do not like it at either end, would have been nice if they made it so that the three tools can either mount onto the back, or the top of the vacuum instead. Providing options would be nice.
Conclusion
Don’t mind paying 9 for something that is intended to be used for many years, I think the price is a bit steep, but I guess you are paying for a German product. Again, the spinning brush head is a must for people with carpet. If you have carpet, save the extra , because you will end up buying the air powered turbo brush head later separately for 9. At this price, they could have used a better quality and slightly longer hose. Regarding the long handle, I guess I can learn to get use to it, but they REALLY should make it shorter. If it was not for the long handle and hose issue, this would have easily been a 5 star.
Signing out…
Feature
- Suction control via rotary dial with 6 variable power settings
- 1200-watt, high-output Miele-made Vortex Motor SystemTM
- Includes Super Turbo Brush STB205
- 4.76 quart, Type G/N, AirClean dustbag, with spring-loaded, self-sealing collar
- Stainless steel, telescopic wand
Overview
Impressive 29.5-foot operating radius Dustbag change indicator alerts you to replace the hygienic bag Quiet operation through better engineering. Filter grill Safety shut-off on overheating Space-saving storage bracket on side of vacuum Backing the quality of its product has never been a problem for Miele, and its warranty on all vacuums is the latest example: Miele offers a best-in-industry 7-year warranty on its Vortex motor, a new 7 year casing warranty which covers the upper and lower housings, and one year on all parts and labor.
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Miele Aquarius Canister Vacuum Cleaner – Miele S5 Model S5580 Aquarius – Blue
Written by O'Neal on August 24, 2010Miele Aquarius Canister Vacuum Cleaner – Miele S5 Model S5580 Aquarius – Blue Review

I live across a small street from a city park, in an apartment that acts like a syphon for every eddy, whirl, and blast of dust and pollen that passes over its playing fields and grass. My rooms are filled with books, luggage, computer equipment, tools, and colorful kitchen gadgets tucked into every imaginable corner and space between pieces of furniture.
Until I used my new Miele Aquarius with the SEB 236 Electric Floor Brush, I didn’t think that the colorless, thin, wall to wall carpeting in my apartment HAD nap. I was wrong! I can now tell where it’s worn and where it still has a perky bit of nap… BLUE nap!
Every purse and pair of shoes I owned had to be stored in gallon, plastic Zip-loc bags, and/or stored in Rubbermaid boxes. Everything else that I owned or wore had to be kept in closets, pieces of luggage, foot lockers, packing boxes, legal-sized file storage boxes, Space bags, or the colorful packages that various gadgets came in. Blankets stored in Space bags, and table leaves battled for space with the dust bunnies under my bed, as my old vacuum wasn’t powerful enough to keep them apart.
Those storage efforts didn’t protect me from the book mites, dust mites and ragweed pollen that plagued me, but it kept my things ready for use when I needed them. I was so embarrassed by this ungovernably dusty warehouse “look” that I was too ashamed to invite anyone into my home. At my age, that’s mentally unhealthy.
Therefore, I bought a Miele Aquarius With the SEB 236 Power Brush, Plus a year’s worth of Supplies (GN bags and Filters). This Miele vacuum is a giant motor in a small, pretty canister that holds thick, efficient bags and simple and Hepa filters, with Miele’s most powerful electric floor brush. I received it the day after I ordered it. Free shipping here meant super-fast shipping.
Why did I choose the Miele Aquarius, instead of the Callisto or Capricorn? As my apartment is small and cluttered, I chose a canister vacuum. As I believed that I would be using the cleaning tools more often than I would be using the electric floor brush, I decided that this model would give me more control of the power from the canister when using the many tools that I use, which each seem to need need different power levels. I believe that I made the right choice. I do prefer to use my toes to control the suction rather that having to bend down to move a power nob, as is true on the lower-priced model.
What would I like to be different in this unit? This vacuum cleaner is best stored with the canister sitting alone in an upright position, facing away from the wall, with the wand, electric hose and electric floor brush standing all together as a unit with the hose looped in the handle. This balances best when the front of the floor brush faces the wall, causing the wand and hose to lean towards the wall. This safest and neatest way of storing this vacuum cleaner leaves a gaping hole in the face of the canister, where dust, dust mites, book mites and pollen in the vacuum bag could drift out of the canister.
Therefore, as part of its standard tools and equipment, Miele canister vacuums at this price level should come with a solid, removable port lid, flat or gently rounded, with a “cuff” that can screw into the hose attachment hole in exactly the same manner as the hose cuff fits into the canister. An open cuff which fits the Miele Aquarius, Callisto, and Capricorn canister vacuum cleaners already exists as standard equipment in the Miele CarClean Kit. (The CC Kit also contains a second open cuff that fits into other models of Miele canister vacuums.) One of these already-existing cuffs, with a separate “hat” that could be attached to it to create a closed port lid, could be produced in little time and for little cost relative the the current price of this vacuum.
If you use the Miele GN bags and filters designed for use with this Miele Aquarius vacuum cleaner, the hot air coming out of its exhaust vents is clean, clean, clean. The vacuum’s motor and electronic equipment depend on these bags and filters to keep the motor running smoothly for years, which was one of the reasons why I made this relatively large vacuum cleaner investment. I also bought Envirocare bags, as a test, as they cost a fraction of Miele GN bags. But they are thinner than Miele bags, and will not work as well with its electronic pressure-measuring programs as do the Miele bags.
I was advised by the person that sold the Envirocare bags to me that if you use this Miele Vector motor at full power, there is “little chance for a bag blowout, (allowing harmful dust into the motor -CJG), if you use them only until they’re almost full”. Hmm. That means that the “savings” are risky, and not as money-saving as they seem.
In the same [...] purchase through Amazon.com, I bought a Miele CarClean Kit which increased the usefulness of this vacuum tremendously. The Miele CarClean Kit comes with a hand power brush that can be used for hand-vacuuming cat or dog hair from upholstery or rugs, (not one of my vacuuming problems), or can be used with the heavy extension wand for vacuuming rugs in tight places, (one of my worst vacuuming chores).
The CC Kit also comes with a non-electric handleless hose that’s useful when you don’t need and/or can’t use the handled electric power hose with the SET 210 Wand, which together have the combined weight and length of a Revolutionary War Kentucky Rifle. When you’re splayed out on the bedroom floor trying to catch dust bunnies, by sliding that heavy wand around the floor at full extension flush with the floor, this is a big plus.
The CC Kit also contains a useful 12″ crevice tool, and also a cunning hose/brush/crevice tool for use with electronic equipment, so this kit is well worth the [...] that it costs.
[...] included a [...]online coupon with this purchase, sowent online and bought a Miele Universal Vacuum Brush, (a long, soft, thick, natural-bristle brush for dusting books, my computer printer, TV, Boombox, hard disk, etc. and nick nacks), a Miele Matress Nozzle, and a Miele Radiator Brush (fits on the end of Miele Crevice Tools to brush instead of scraping walls and base boards).
As coats, suits, sweaters and dresses that were stored on hangers in my closets had to be vigorously dusted before I could wear them, I went online to buy a generic Vacuum Drape Roller attachment, so that I could vacuum my clothing safely. I also bought a generic extra-long Extension Vacuum tool to get under my low-slung sofa bed and my refrigerator. (I might get a flexible extension tool later for dusting the inside of my air conditioner and other really weird places).
I bought a Chevy Malibu with bucket seats, a racy shift lever, and stereo radio in 1967 for only twice what I paid for this Miele Vacuum and all of the tools that I bought to accompany it. However, I know that I’ll live a longer, healthier life because I chose it, and a more social, less messy one too. My apartment clutter is getting thinner every time that I vacuum, as my packing boxes now land more frequently in the dumpster for recycling.
Note#1: I learned, when I accidently knocked the accessory cover off of its pins, that if you use enough force to dislodge it, you won’t reach the force needed to damage it. With some thought about what you’re doing, and slow steady pressure, you can side the accessory cover over the simple wire spring inserting one of the cover’s plastic hooks over the base cover’s hinge. Then you must lightly stretch the cover against it’s own curve so as to slip the other hook over the other side of the same hinges so as to put the cover back in place. This is wonderful engineering design!
Note#2: Also at Amazon.com, I bought a North American Healthcare BACK STRETCHER, to aid me in my full apartment cleaning routine, because after years of using the wrong vacuum cleaners and letting the problems pile up, it’s my answer to backaches that I’ve given myself reaching and bending while dust-chasing. This Back Stretcher has helped me to vacuum in a work, stretch, rest, work again rhythm.
Feature
- Includes SEB 217 power head
Overview
Miele Household Vacuum Cleaners: Quality. Quality. Quality.Miele’s maxim, for everything!S5 vacuum cleaners are manufactured at Miele’s Bielefeld factory in Germany where every effort is made to embrace the company’s 107-year motto of Immer Besser or Forever Better. Endurance testing in custom-built laboratories forms an intrinsic part of quality assurance on all Miele vacuum cleaners. Before any production process begins, all components are put through rigorous tests and subjected to enormous strainstress that exceeds typical residential household use. In fact, every unit is put through a final quality test, not just one in every hundred or two per production run, ensuring that your home is not a testing ground. Only when all components, electronics and floor tools have successfully passed each critical exam will the Miele brand name be bestowed on them.
Customer Reviews
LOVE IT! – J. Valentin –
I absolutely love my Miele Aquarius. I love everything about it. I actually like cleaning my floors. It used to be that I would rather do anything than vacuum. The powerbrush was a must for me. I have a dog that sheds a lot and I also have dense pile rugs. You really have to research your Miele to get the right one that fits your needs. Some of the other less expensive models are more for low pile carpets. The Aquarius and the new Capricorn are comparable models that are great for dense and medium to high pile carpets and rugs…but still do great on low pile carpets since they have multiple height adjustments. This vacuum is a perfect vacuum to last you years for all types of carpets. I also love that it’s a canister and my powerbrush can go under my bed, sofa, and pivot around furniture and tight corners. I also use the floor brush instead of sweeping my hardwood floors. I feel so much better knowing that the HEPA filter is truly getting rid of the dust and dog hair, not just blowing it around. My allergies are so much better since I got my Miele. I also love to do dusting with the attachments. The telescopic handle is great for getting any cobwebs also, as well as cleaning baseboards. This is a really good quality vacuum cleaner. I would definitely recommend it!
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Miele S2120 Delphi Canister Vacuum – Lotus White
Written by O'Neal on August 22, 2010Miele S2120 Delphi Canister Vacuum – Lotus White Review
Feature
- Made In Germany and Made To Last – The Miele Delphi has a 20-Year Average Life-Span / Extremely Lightweight and Powerful – Uses Miele’s Powerful 1200 Watt Motor
- Variable Speed Control – 6 Different Speeds allowing Perfect Suction for Drape, Rugs, Bare Floors and More!
- Comes with Miele SEB 217-3 Powerhead – Perfect for Low to Medium Pile Carpeting and Bare Floors
- Extremely Maneuverable – Crush-Proof Ergonomic Hose – Stainless-Steel Telescopic Wands – Comes With Crevice Tool, Dusting Brush + Upholstery Tool
- Free Shipping!
Overview
The Miele Delphi Vacuum Cleaner is Extremely Lightweight, Made to Last the User an Average of 20 Years, Sports Miele’s Extra Large G/N Bag, an SEB217-3 Powerhead and More! The Miele Delphi is a true dream come true. The Miele Delphi S2120 uses Miele’s 1,200 Watt Motor found on all other Miele Vacuum Cleaner Canisters providing the user with plenty of power. Electronic suction dial is located at the back of the machine, Settings include drapes, furniture, throw-rugs, quiet setting, Large area rugs and wall to wall carpet/bare floors. Controls range from 200 Watts to 1200 Watts. The Miele Delphi uses Extra-Large Miele’s G/N Vacuum Cleaner Bag which is a Self-Sealing 9-Layer bag that fills up tight and is resistant to breakage from nails, glass or screws! The Miele Delphi is extremely lightweight and the wand stores at the back of the machine for easy storage. The Miele Delphi comes packed with an Electric Crush-Proof Ergonomic and a Vario-Clip located which stores your included Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool and Dusting Brush on the machine. The Miele Delphi also comes with Electric Stainless-Steel Telescopic Wands that easily connect to the Powerhead and hose with a simple click. The Miele Delphi’s wands and hose have Quick-Disconnect Feature which means there are no external wires outside the wands, everything is integrated and easy to connect. The Miele Delphi comes with the Miele SEB 217-3 Powerhead which is perfect for cleaning medium to low pile carpeting. The Miele SEB 217-3 Powerhead can also be turned off to be used on bare floors and since the Powerhead has all-rubber wheels you will not need to worry about it scratching your floors. The combination of the Miele Hyclean Dust Bag and Super Air Clean Filter ensures that only super clean air is coming out of the machine which is great for allergy and asthma sufferers.
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