Miele bags and filter generic options

[kirbymodel2c]

WoW

Hi, I don't think the genuine Miele bags @ $4.73 per bag are outrageous compared to the $149.00 per bag copies.Hehehe.

James)

 

[vegassucks]

$4.73 bag expensive?

No, not if there was not a generic that could do the job. If I felt the Miele bag was superior I would gladly pay three times more. Another item to consider is the Miele loses considerable suction with a bag that is 1/3 full, I will change my bags at 1/2 full. There are some people who use super unleaded in a car that only requires regular, it's their money.

 

[suckolux]

I honestly have not noticed my Miele loosing suction much as the bag fills.G/N.

 

[vegassucks]

Losing suction

I did not either until I pulled my 1/3 full bag and compared it the new Go Vacuum bag. I have no way to measure how much loss but I assure you it was substantial. Miele is a side drop not a top drop bag as Sebo is, if you do not think that that extra layered thick bag is not a factor in the airflow loss as it fills then you just not being honest with yourself. Is is enough to effect the cleaning ability? Probably not.

I am amazed at how many people think their vacuum is perfect just because is was expensive. There is a cost for everything including the 0 particles emissions that Miele delivers. IMHO, Sebo is much closer to building the perfect vacuum than Miele is. Miele does build the best vacuums for allergy sufferers.

 

[suckolux]

Honestly, takes me months to even half fill a bag, normally just change it then, and typically I use it on pretty low power setting also.

 

[vegassucks]

Months

Each persons home is differnent. Size, amount of carpet, pets, children and the dust levels in the air all very. I vacuum every day, have 2000 sq feet of carpet and need to change my bag more often.

I read someone's review putting down a mIele machines brush roll. Stating they only vacuumed once every 2 months? Then why the heck worry about what vacuum they use if their willing to live in filth for 2 months?

 

[suckolux]

I vacuum daily also, however its a lot of hardwood floors and only 650 sq ft, plus the Miele does not do the daily clean, too much trouble.

 

[sebo_fan]

Some people can live in dirt. I can't but then I can't vacuum every day = my wool carpets wouldn't stand up to such brush roll treatment.

 

[tony88988]

Solid construction, made in Germany. TOTALLY AMAZING PRODUC

I just purchased the Miele Twist and I know how these reviews are important to me, so I hope that I can help someone esle who is considering the Miele S7 series (any model).

http://www.probestvacuumcleanerreviews.com/archives/212

 

[vegassucks]

Owning A Miele

The Miele vacuums are amazing, my advise to anyone who purchases one is to treat it like an expensive sports car. They look great and perform well but they are fragile. You do not want to throw one around like you can a Sebo, they will brake. Note all the broken S7 that sell on eBay, the mechanics are solid but the frame is not. Also be careful with the S7 and what you suck onto it. One vacuum shop told me they had to tear apart an S7 Completly because it had a stuck bottle cap. Another tip is use plastic polish to keep that awesome finish looking good. You now own one of the best performing uprights at any cost.

nice review and enjoy yur S7

 

[richardlxixxx]

OEM Miele Bags

I have three Miele vacuums - S4, S5, and a brand new S8. The 4 is used in my small studio apartment, the 5 in my condo, and the new 8 in the big house. In my opinion, and I do know vacuums, is the Miele canister vacuums are the best vacuums in the market place. Superior suction, air flow, and filtration. Plus the added benefit of being able to customize each vacuum to YOUR particular needs, not what some uninformed engineer thinks you need.
Also, as an owner of a few top of the line Electrolux vacuums, I would never use any type of bag that was not OEM. Using off brands just increases the risk of motor damage, reduced air flow, and inferior filtration. If it is recommended by the manufacturer, I use them and nothing else. If you are willing to spend the money for a high line vacuum, why cheap out on the bags. If you do not want to spent money on bags, buy one of those useless bag less vacuums.
Someone on this site has a thing for bashing. Miele vacuums are absolutely not fragile. Anything will break if abused. I treat all my vacuums, in fact all of my things, with respect and care. Recently I gifted my Electrolux Super J to my housekeeper. When I informed of the vacuums age, she was shocked. It looked brand new. Care and respect is what it is all about.

A great day to all,

Richard

 

[vegassucks]

Not fragile?

Not fragile? Tell that to the people selling broken S7 uprights on ebay. The little plastic thing that is supposed to hold the hose always breaks. The handles breaks the led bulbs go out. The on/off switc
h goes bad, the hose collapses. Sorry some people are freaks with certain brands and believe anyone who reports the truth is bashing them.

The canisters are a different story, much better. Go Vacuum claims they dropped Miele because the S8 was a problem, not my claim but I was told this by their sales person. I like the S8 and believe there is no better vacuum made.

The Go Vacuum bag is still working flawless. Wow some rich guy gave his house keeper a used vacuum, should we give him a pat on the back? Why didn't you gift her a Miele you cheap skate?[this post was last edited: 9/9/2013-16:13]

 

[kirbylux77]

For anyone reading this wanting to save money on Miele bags, there is a way to buy the Original Miele AirClean FJM and GN bags and save TONS of money!

Every dealer has access to the Miele ProPack packages of GN and FJM bags - this is their supply of bags they buy at discounted rates for repairs when a customer brings in a Miele vacuum for repair and the bag needs replacement. It is a box of 32 bags plus the pre motor and Super Air Clean filters per 4 bags.

Go into your local authorized Miele dealer and tell them you will buy each bag loose for $2.00 a bag plus tax. Trust me, they WILL do it - McHardy Vacuum here in London, Ontario at the Dundas Street location in particular will do it if you go in store to purchase - so don't let any authorized Miele dealer tell you they can't do it! Threaten the dealer that YOU WILL go to their competition if they don't sell the bags at that price. And I would also use it as a bargaining chip if you're buying a new Miele vacuum from them - warn them if they don't agree to sell the bags at that price after the sale you will take your business to their competition. Considering a 4 pack of genuine Miele bags is $20 plus tax, this is considerable savings vs paying $5.00 a bag.

Rob

 

[panasonicvac]

I remember this thread. I still can't figure out why and how those genuine Miele bags were leaking out of vegassucks's machine. It's possible it was a defective bag as he thought it might've been, not sure though.

 

[kirbylux77]

Alex, the problem vegassucks had was he made the mistake most new Miele owners make - opening the bag door to check the bag. and not clicking the bag back in place in the bag holder before closing the bag door again. Then since the bag door tube didn't go into the hole in the bag collar, dirt leaked into the bag chamber instead of going into the bag. Vegassucks was dumb enough to think it was because the silicone seal surrounging the hole on the bag collar didn't make a good enough seal to the bag door tube and was "defective". Man that guy was such a dumbass!

As far as I am concerned, I don't care what anyone here or ANY Miele dealer tries to say - when installed and used properly, THE GENERIC BAGS DO NOT LEAK - PERIOD! I have owned several Miele canisters and used many generic bags over the years, and my experience has been they work perfectly fine. The only thing I suggest is to buy generic bags with the IntensiveClean or AirClean style collar for best results. I merely decided to mention about being able to get the genuine Miele bags for cheap when I found out about it through my local dealer - who just so happens to be Canada's largest Miele dealer, I might add - that way, anyone else who chooses to use the genuine bags for whatever reason knows how to get them at the best possible price.

Rob