Needing a new every day vacuum - Advice

[turbo500]

… is their lack of a headlight.

Well, that's a matter of opinion. I personally don't see the point of a headlight on a modern cleaner - it's not like we need to be vacuuming in the dark in 2014. Headlights have never been an overly popular feature in the UK and the only vacuum in the UK with a headlight is the TOL Miele S7 which is rather expensive.

 

[ultimatevacman]

I don't currently own a Sebo, but I'm after one, I've used them before 

 


Oh no, that's awful! Being associated with such an awful vacuum, the DC07!


 


As much as I like a headlight, I don't really mind if a machine doesn't have one, it's not needed

 

[elliot]

Well it wasnt by choice lol...

I've read up on Sebo and now can't decided on which one, oh dear I think I might have to get both at this rate!

 

[turbo500]

It depends what you're priorities are, Elliot. The benefit of the Felix is that it's very versatlie, has the swivel action and the manual guided height adjustment but has smaller bags. The benefit of the Automatic X is that it has a larger capacity and the automatic, computer controlled height adjustment but doesn't have brushroll on/off controls. What would your preference be?

 

[elliot]

Well Turbo, judging by what your saying the felix is the good all rounder, we don't have pets so the bag won't fill up too quickly with it being smaller, and it sounds like it would work well on the carpets and in the living room too.

Seems like I need to order

 

[turbo500]

The Felix is great if you have different floor types. It's a bit like a cylinder stood on it's head. The Felix Premium in my link above comes with 2 floorheads - the powernozzle for carpets (which can also be switched off for bare floors) and the deluxe parquet nozzle for bare floors. You have the option with it of either just turning the brushroll in the PN off or switching heads completely.

All the Sebo tools and accessories fit the Felix, so if you wanted to buy additional tools like the extension hose etc, then that option is there too.

If you're still undecided, maybe you should try them both out in John Lewis or Currys before you buy, then you can see which you prefer using?[this post was last edited: 1/6/2014-11:26]

 

[sebo_fan]

I think you answered well the first time, Chris. 


 


Since Elliot has given more info, the Felix is probably going to be the pick of the bunch. 


 


However Elliot, the Henry will not be the cause of any allergy unless the filter basket hasn't been cleaned in quite a while. Henry vacuums don't tend to leak dust like bagless vacuums and the cause of red eyes could be something else in the air or bedding/mattress.


 


The only downside to the Felix that is inherent/same as the X series is that the hoses on board are short - they are also located at the top which means when they are taken out, they can pull the vacuum over. Luckily SEBO do recognise this fact and the rears of the uprights are well protected.


 


Have a look at my video review on You Tube: 

 

[ornery]

In The Dark

@nycwriter

Good point about the missing headlights. I really thought there was one on that Sanitaire, but that's moot now anyway.

Coincidently, I just picked up an LED flashlight from Harbor Freight ($4.99)to mount on the front of my Royal 1030z. Yeah, it will be a ghetto setup, but I can't figure out a better way to do it. The blower housing has a different shape, so you can't easily mount the proper hood and lamp.

http://www.harborfreight.com/five-led-magnetic-head-lamp-93549.html

 

[matt8808]

I agree with Turbo500 and Sebo_fan regarding looking at a Sebo machine or Miele S7.

However as Sebo_fan has pointed out, Henry is unlikely to be the cause of the allergic reactions as they have pretty good filtration.

I'd probably go for the Sebo if I was you as they are cheaper to run and are initially designed as a commercial machine - I have the X4 Pet and it is very efficient.

I've had a Miele S7 before and although I found no issues with the size of the machine the bags and filters did work out quite expensive.

 

[suckolux]

Love the look and actions of the Felix

 

[beko1987]

One of the Sebo or Miele cylinders with air driven turbo heads should be good enough. I have a Miele S5 with the miele turbobrush (found the vac from freecycle and the turbo head was £30ish quid from the bay of e)

Cleans our flat perfectly,and is now cleaning my mums with equal ok'ness!

Won't set the world on fire, but will be dependable and durable.

On the subject of bags, box of 5 lasts us a year, me, the missus and our 18m old daughter. Tenner ish a box (genuine miele) from ebay, change the filters every year too, they are included. Never had a Sebo cylinder but imagine that's about the same.

Keep Henry, cheaper bags mean you can use it for big jobs that would excessivly fill the expensive bags on another vac, the car, mild DIY etc. Tell the missus to go out for an hour or something whilst you use it.

Or, Charcoal henry filter, hepaflo bags and an airo brush maybe? Although shiny new toys etc...

 

[jade_angel]

One thing with the Sebo canisters - they're one of the few still sold in the UK with an electric power nozzle. In fact, it's the same nozzle as the Sebo Felix (or optionally the wider ET-2 - not sure if that's available in the UK, but I do see it from time to time here in the US).

It does a bang-up job, if you prefer a canister.

 

[sebo_fan]

Slightly off topic but I received a lovely thank you card and a cheque this morning from my mum's friend who has now fallen for the charms of the SEBO X4 Extra I loaned her. 


 


She loves how light it is to push on her carpets but also for the fact that the X4 seems to have more suction than the same power rating of the old Electrolux Boss Filtraire upright but less of a chore to push and adores the handy "whip out" hoister handle and hose design. ]

 

[turbo500]

Nice one, Ryan! That's another convert to the ways of the Sebo

 

[sebo_fan]

Ty! However it now means I have my old X1 Automatic to rely on  OR the Felix. Means a bit more space left over now : )

 

[turbo500]

My cat hasn't been too well recently. She picked up fleas from somewhere (as they do) and has had conjunctivitis. I absolutely blizted my house this weekend just gone, and sprayed ALL the floors with a flea spray I got from the vet as well as treating the cat with frontline.

This, of course, meant a lot of vacuuming as everywhere need to be vacuumed and the treated with flea spray, especially in undisturbed areas like under beds and sofas.

Having completely blitzed the place with the help of my significant other, he's now wanting a Sebo after being impressed with mine to replace his 10 year old Panasonic.

Out of interest, Ry, which Sebo did you/do you use the most?

 

[sebo_fan]

Aww, poor pooty!

Well Chris, that's a hard one to ask me (ooh-er!)


 


If I want to do a few rooms to clean around the home, I use the X series as the bigger wand and traditional push/pull process is more reliant.


 


If I require a quick clean, I use the Felix.


 


If I require the home to have a complete all over clean, from room to room from one plug, the 12 metre D2 cylinder vac gets used. 

 

[sebo_fan]

If you're living together then you should naturally move your X1.1 over to his. However does he have more hard floors etc? Perhaps a Felix is the answer to that instead.


 


Either or the older X1 Automatic - or a second hand X4 should suffice. Keep costs low just after the New Year!

 

[turbo500]

If you're living together

*cough choke splutter gasp*

Not a chance in hell. I love him, but NO, lol.

 

[sebo_fan]

I still adore the face on your cat from the last pic you put on FB. You should add it here - such a cute little face -but the pic that looks like she has a mohair jumper on : )