2011 Sebo X1.1

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So, as some people will already know, I got this for £60 ( $92.47 ) from British Heart Foundation last Friday (28/08/15) I noticed her there before about 3 weeks ago but thought it was bit pricey,but after speaking to a few people on here they made me change my mind and I went and got her!

This is my very first Sebo cleaner and so far I like it. Can't wait to use her properly!All that needed doing was ~ The usual strip,new bag,new filters,polish and wax.

Again as some people will already know,I want a Sebo Felix,and this hasn't changed. Infact I think after buying my X1.1 it's strengthened the urge to get a Felix even more! Before pictures as usual and then afters. Enjoy!

Also ~ What are the dusting brushes like? Are they any good? If so depending on the usage of this machine I might go get one

Before video too ~

 

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I started by removing the handle and tools.

 

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Close up of some gouges. Unfortunately I couldn't remove these. Luckily they blend in pretty well.

 

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1st picture ~ Yum!

2nd picture ~ Separated. I love how easy these are to disassemble. I also like how the handle separates without having to use a screwdriver same as the main body from the chassis.

This is going to sound daft, but when I first saw these (few years back) I thought they were a dirty fan machine!

 

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Meant adding this one (up top) first. Oh well, I'll just stick it ere.'

 

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Nice thin layer of carbon dust. Infact,in all of this machine that's mainly all I found(in the motor area of course.) Hardly any dirt. Just shows how good these must be then.

 

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All stripped. Now, you know whats coming up next!

 

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Wishy~Washy!

Did you guess right?

 

[turbo500]

I really like the Sebo dusting brush. It's triangled shape means it's very easy to get into corners and it twists to it can be used at different angles.

 

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After their nice warm soapy bath they got rinsed, albeit slowly as the damn shower is broke...AGAIN..

Back on track ~

I let them air dry over night then I stuck them in the airing cupboard to finish them off. Mainly because I knew my brother would just "accidentally" kick them.

 

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@turbo500

It does look a gooden' to be honest.

 

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All piled up ready for reassembly!

 

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Surprisingly the commy looks quite clean. Bearing in mind this is how it is before I touched it. Looks like it hasn't been used a great deal.

 

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Nearly everything done in the chassis.

 

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I regret saying these look "blocky" (in a different thread) They look quite nice to be honest,nice and sleek. I love how flat it lies too!

 

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Ta~da!

All done! Well, she still needs a nice polish and wax tomorrow. Sorry these aren't the best pictures. I'll take better ones when Iv'e polished/waxed.

Oh also ~ Please excuse the clutter again on the harth. Even though most is mine

 

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Bet that feels better.

Nice brand new filters and bag attached.

 

[turbo500]

You've gone a great job there, Emma, well done! As you know, I luuurrve my Sebo. Looking forward to hearing how you get on with it. They're nice, solid machines and very easy to use. The auto height adjustment makes a nice balance between deep cleaning and ease of use, so whilst the cleaner purs and glides along the carpet, it still gives great results.

If you need any spares or want to get additional tools, there all available on Sebo.co.uk and reasonably priced.

 

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Done

Random close up.

Again thank you Sebo~Fan for giving me the link to the parts list. It helped when reassembling!

And thank you to the people who made me change my mind into getting her.

I will do a video (Maybe a thread,or extra comment on here) on my opinions about it after using it as my daily driver for a week. Keeping in mind there is 3 adults and 2 cats it has quite a bit to do!

 

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Thank you.

 

[madaboutsebo]

Great job there Emma, looks great. Hope you enjoy using it, look forward to hearing what you think.

SEBO's are lovely vacuums to use, maintain too. So easy and effortless in use. I first discovered SEBO 8 years ago when I got my Felix Classic. Never looked back and it was this vacuum that got me back into bagged vacuums again.

They certainly do lay flat and have a slim body. Not many modern vacuums can lie flat! Would love an X series one day.

The dusting brushes are great I have a small one for my Felix. Would like to get the larger one too. The mini turbo head is good to especially for per hair. The upholstery tool does a great job too.

 

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Thank you.

 

[beko1987]

Looking good Emma! Has come up very well!

 

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Ta.

Just in case anyone is interested, I used her properly today. I love it!

 

[madaboutsebo]

Glad to hear you loved using your X1.1, how did you find the automatic height adjustment? I bet you found it glides across the carpet with ease!? Did it pick up much in the bag?

Sorry for the questions!!

 

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Don't worry I don't mind you asking.

The auto height adjustment ~ I honestly thought I wouldn't like it,but infact i quite like it

Just from downstairs it picked up way more than i thought it would. Going to vacuum upstairs later so I'll get a picture later.

 

[madaboutsebo]

Thank you.

Great to hear you like the auto height adjustment, not everyone likes it. From my brief go of an X series I liked it.

Looks like it surprised you what it picked up then, the brush roll is very good on the SEBO's. Same one fits the Felix power head same power head (ET-1) used on the Premuim Cylinder/Canister models. You can get a delicate version of the brush roll which is softer for delicate flooring. Great idea!

See what it picks upstairs later!

 

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Excellent job, Emma! From stripping it down, cleaning it off and reassembling it, to even trying it.

The black muck on the underside of the bin release before the floor head is just carbon dust, when evidently the filter hasn't had a change. I hope you'll keep the SEBO as you'll find out in time just how long lasting those dust bags are - the synthetic ones last a bit more than the paper ones in my experience, but also plenty of other X1 owners who report the same. Basically a box of bags should last you around 2 years, but then it really depends on what you'll put your X1.1 through.