Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum, Lotus White

You get what you pay for Okay it’s a vacuum cleaner so no excitement but you won’t need another one Built like a tank Works great on all floors

I had a vacuum for over 20 years. It was time to replace it. There are so many vacuums out there. We had made the mistake before in buying a cheaper brand that didn't last and I didnt want to buy a more expensive one and it be junk too. I only bought this one after watching several videos from other customers and I finally pulled the trigger. Yes it is over my normal budget, but hopefully this one will last a long time. It is quiet and runs smoothly. I love it.

Expensive but sofar seems worth it. You do need to get at least the basic power head. To get the better one is even more $$$ which is hard to believe at the price point you’ve already paid.

⭐ Amazon Review – Miele C3 (final version) I bought the Miele C3 expecting it to be an improvement over the C1, mainly because of the videos and reviews I saw online. Pros: • The storage area for extra parts and accessories is very convenient. • The extension wand is longer than the C1, which helps during cleaning. • The overall design looks more modern. Cons: • The biggest issue is bag leakage. I tested both the original Miele bag and a third-party (compatible) bag, and both leaked. • The blue plastic part where the bag connects comes off very easily, even though it’s not supposed to. Every time I try to change the bag, that piece comes loose. • The compartment door where the bag is replaced is very hard to close. It feels like I’m going to break it, so I have to be extremely careful. • I believe the leaking problem is related to a defect in this blue connector part. • The parking slot on the side (where the extension wand is supposed to rest when the vacuum is standing) almost never holds the vacuum securely. Because of this, the vacuum fell over once and the telescopic wand mechanism broke. • I tried to replace only the broken small part (which cost about $18), but it could not be properly installed. In the end, I had to buy a whole new wand for about $130. • I contacted Miele and never received a response. • I also delayed contacting the Amazon seller because I was trying to determine if this was a defect or just my unit, and I may now be outside the return window. Conclusion: I really wanted to like this vacuum because it has good design ideas and useful features. However, the bag leakage, unstable connector, and weak parking slot make it frustrating to use. For a premium-priced vacuum, I expected much better durability and quality. If these issues were fixed, this could be a great product. Unfortunately, based on my experience, the C1 felt more reliable.

I’m happy with my new vacuum. It works well.

This purchase was to replace my 25 year old Miele S344i Platinum vacuum. Although it may seem extravagant, $700 is a great price for a German made Miele vacuum, that can also use power accessories. I packed away the basic tools that were included and reused the 2 year old bare floor and SEB 236 power nozzles from my old vac. That gave me the equivalent vacuum to the $1200 Miele Kona, but saved me the over $400 price difference. Other than the new, one-touch, retractable power cord and lager dust bag, there really isn’t much of difference between my new vac and the old one it was replacing and that’s a good thing. I removed one star For two reasons. You have to turn the power way down to use the included bare floor nozzle. Otherwise, it’s sucks down onto the floor and is difficult to move. You should be able to use full suction if the floor brush is set to the proper height. The other reason was because the included power nozzle does not have a light on it. A row of LEDs on the front would only have added $2-3 to the manufacturer cost and the omission degrades the premium feel of a electric power nozzle over the air-driven turbo nozzles included in Miele’s cheaper models. It is also worth noting that this a grey market import intended for the Canadian market. It’s a genuine Miele vacuum, but Miele will not honor the warranty. Miele’s USA website doesn’t even recognize the serial number, but If not having a warranty doesn’t bother you, then this vac is still a good value.

You cannot register this vacuum in the US as it’s a Canadian model and they will not honor the warranty. This is directly from Miele USA. However, it’s a perfectly legit German made C3 with an electro wand, hose and electro brush. The lowest price US C3 with these capabilities is ~$1049. Miele motors rarely fail and are about $175. The control board is about $75. Save $300 and take a chance or pay more for the warranty.

My boyfriend and I love this vacuum, it’s not super loud on it’s max performance either, you can hold conversation pretty well while it’s going and the cord retracts nicely and is a good length for moving around. The suction power is really good, though there is a better power head you can get apart from the one this comes with although it can be a few hundred bucks brands new. Definitely recommend!