new Miele C3 Celebration w/powernozzle available in the UK

[turbo500]

Hey folks,

Just stumbled across this on miele.co.uk. There are 3 new "Celebration" models available, with the TOL being the Electro EcoLine with powernozzle and the first Miele vacuum to get AAAA ratings.


 


Still quite steep at £400, but now directly rivaling the price range of the Sebo D4. I'm not keen on the wire around the hoses and tubes but it's nice to see another Miele PN model available.



http://www.miele.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/Complete-C3-Celebration-Electro-EcoLine-Plus-654/

 

[turbo500]

C3 Celebration Powerline - love the colour!



http://www.miele.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/Complete-C3-Celebration-Powerline-652/

 

[turbo500]

and the C3 Celebration Hardfloor



http://www.miele.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/Complete-C3-Celebration-Hardfloor-EcoLine-653/

 

[eurekaprince]

Not quite sure why Miele needed to put the power nozzle cable on the outside of the hose. In North America, all Miele pn canisters have wiring integrated inside the hose and wands.

If the reason is the integrated dusting brush on the handle, I'd rather have the handle without the brush.

Weird. :-(

 

[alexhoovers94]

I suspect it is probably to cheapen it by putting the power nozzle cord externally, however, as you can see, there is a C3 Comfort with a power nozzle here (link bellow) with the regular Miele Power nozzle and all the wiring is internal on that model, needless to say, the C3 Comfort is more expensive.

http://www.miele.co.uk/vacuum-cleaners/Complete-C3-Comfort-Electro-EcoLine-Plus-533/

Also, I don't like the look of that power nozzle on the C3 Celebration. [this post was last edited: 2/8/2015-20:01]

 

[eurekaprince]

Aha....I see. Makes sense to offer a cheaper version.

The AirTeq carpet nozzle is really quite good, as it cleans very well. It also has a nice little rubber bumper around the perimeter to protect baseboards and furniture.

 

[sebo_fan]

Thanks for posting, Chris.

I can't abide the AirTeq double pedal floor head though - far too heavy to work with in my experience.

 

[alexhoovers94]

Yes, it looks it too! What a whopper! (said the actress to the bishop)

 

[eurekaprince]

I actually like the hefty feel of the AirTeq nozzle: it feels solid and well made, and the added weight adds pressure to the carpet to help it deep clean the fibres. This tool will not "surf" and "skip" over the surface of rugs. The two rubber wheels are quite large and make movement easier than smaller wheels or rollers.

 

[marcusprit]

I'm a bit confused. How come this model with the 228 power nozzle gets an A rating on carpet but their other model with the 236 power nozzle which costs £600 only gets a C rating on carpet? That doesn't make sense to me.[this post was last edited: 2/9/2015-01:42]

 

[marcusprit]

Btw that is the 228 power nozzle on this machine not the 236.

 

[turbo500]

Marcus, we've had this conversation before. Since when do any of the EU ratings make any damn sense??

 

[seamusuk]

Erm...

That's a huge no from me- having used PN machines with external cables they are a pain in the neck.... and my K3 Eco was £160 less!!
Seamus

 

[marcusprit]

I know Chris but aren't both power nozzles tested by Miele? Surely their TOL nozzle the 236 would give as good results as the 228 power nozzle? Not sure I like the cable being on the outside either.
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[spiraclean]

If this shares the same setup as the externally corded 236, with a plugged connection that clips onto the bottom of the extension wand and mates with the PN neck, you at least have the option of removing the PN to fit a floor brush or combi head, while leaving the cable in situ.

As for using the small tools directly on the handle, however, this means unclipping and removing the entire cord from the hose each time. Now that really would be a P in the A, and an inconvenience I would find inexcusable on a cleaner costing £400.

I'd go with Sebo if I was buying a PN cylinder. For less money you get direct connect at every step along the way from the machine to the powerhead, remote power control, lower running costs and an additional 3 years' warranty.

 

[matt8808]

I DO like the idea of the cable being on the outside of the hose. Looking at the bigger picture should there ever be an issue it will be much cheaper to replace just the cable, rather than the high cost of a new electric hose.

That said however I think the price of Miele spares is a tad high.

So I'll stick with my Sebo D4 Premium.

As another member has said... more features, cheaper running costs and a longer warranty.
I also think the Sebo is much more servicable too in regards of ease of brush roll removal and such like

 

[marcusprit]

If Miele offered a standard 5 year warranty on their power nozzle models ( which they should considering the price!) plus an easy to remove and replace brushroll and edge cleaning then I'd be tempted to buy one but as it stands Sebo PN models would be my choice.
Straight suction I'd go for the Miele C3 (S8) if you want a more compact cylinder the upcoming Sebo E series looks excellent!

 

[sebo_fan]

I very nearly bid on a Miele C3 recently (the old S5 body) on the basis that it offers near enough the spec of the new SEBO E series and possible weight since the newer motors are lighter. However, I"ll be keen to see what length the power cable is on the new E series and it all comes down to pricing.

Miele can charge what they like of course, but with a three tier range of models, the SEBO E has to be cost effective at the least. Half of its work is done already based on the fact SEBO will put more than 4 bags in a box with long term costs. I'll just have to wait and see what the new E brings to the table.

 

[turbo500]

(the old S5 body)

Do you mean a C2?

Under the new regs:

S2 became the C1
S5 became the C2 Complete
S6 became the C2 Compact
S7 became the U1
S8 became the C3