Sebo airbelt K3 or E3 premium?

[johnsmith96]

hey there everybody, I'm hoping that you guys can give me an idea of the k-3 or the E3 premium. I've been missing having a canister vacuum for some time now. Unfortunately all of my vacuums are packaged up downstairs in my basement except for my shark rotator powered lift away that has become my daily driver. My biggest concern is I won't like the et1 powerhead. I'm not a big fan of my ex for upright, but I'm hoping that I won't feel let down by the performance and grooming of the et1 powerhead like I am towards my x4.

 

[n0oxy]

either one is good

The E series is a newer design and some have thought that the K series will eventually be discontinued. Both models use the ET1 power nozzle which I think is one of the best power nozzles available. It has manual height adjustment unlike the X4.

https://store.sebo.us/content/airbelt-e3-premium

https://store.sebo.us/content/airbelt-k3

 

[johnsmith96]

ET-1

I've heard someone tell me similarly about the ET1 being a great powernozzle. But I've also been told that the rpm of the ET1 is only a hair faster than the x4. Maybe I will prefer it with the manual adjustment. But doesn't it shut off the nozzle if it thinks it's adjusted incorrectly? I know the red light comes on, but I already don't agree with sebo's "adjustment" appropriateness for carpeting lol.

 

[n0oxy]

adjustment on ET1

The ET1 has 4 height adjustments. The best thing to do is start on the highest setting, it will indicate if the brush is set too high, if so, lower it until the light goes out. The only time it shuts off is if something jams the brush. It is definitely one of the best power nozzles you can get, I think you will be impressed. Here is a video that provides more information about them.
Mike

 

[johnsmith96]

I've been considering trading the x4 for a Felix or the canister. I had posted a while back asking what anyone felt I should let my sebo go for on a trade. I have a feeling I will only get 100$. Usually vac stores give 50$ standard, and 100$ for premium vacs. There is an E3 "like new" for sale nearby for 375$ and a K3 for 200$, but the k3 isn't in as good of condition. But definitely decent.

 

[n0oxy]

the E3

That's a good price for a like new E3, I would get it if you can. If uprights are more your thing, the Felix is a great machine, I got one recently. It also uses the ET1 but you can remove it and attach a hard floor brush, I don't know of any other upright that is designed that way. I much prefer canister cleaners, but I got the Felix because it's really a power nozzle canister in the shape of an upright.
Mike

 

[vacuumdevil]

I would highly recommend you take a SEBO E3 for a test drive at a dealer.

SEBO really got that design on point you won't be disappointed.

 

[johnsmith96]

Thank you for your responses! I'll have to make some time to get to a vacuum store. I honestly wouldn't be opposed to the Felix AND the E3 or even a d4. We will see!

 

[n0oxy]

the D4

I have the D1 which is the straight suction version of that series. The D series is awesome, it's a bit more expensive but it's a larger canister, very well made. I would have to say that when it comes to current vacuum manufacturers, Sebo is my favorite. They are very well made and they don't seem to be reducing quality to cut costs like so many other companies are.
Mike