I would like to help spare someone my frustration. First, this is a good vac. No it's not Miele's top of the line $900 - it's a little louder than I wanted, and initially seems kind of cheap and lightweight. But if you are sick and tired of pushing and lugging a heavy upright, this is the vac you want. It is small, compact, and can be lifted easily with one arm at about 14 lbs. The plastic seems high quality, a metallic flake blue. Says on the box it is made in the USA. My quest was to find an upright that could switch from pretty plush thick carpet, to hardwood floors. My heavy old Eureka worked OK on the hardwood, as it sat high, and therefore the brush roller never contacted the floor, thus avoiding damage. Unfortunately this isn't the case with this Miele. When the brush roller bar is activated, it definitely sits very low and contacts the hard floor. So Miele has an on-off switch for the roller to remedy this problem. Trouble is, there is really not much suction when the roller is turned off, just a wee bit, more on the right side. So I guess I go back to sweeping the hard floors. I had read that canister vacs are really the way to go for houses with both carpet and hard floor. But most canisters work best on thinner carpet. For thick carpet, you are advised to get powerhead canisters (heavier brush roller), but wow, the cost runs up there for Mieles, etc. So I went with this upright Miele because it was a bargain. I was told by a vac guy that Miele is discontinuing the line and staying with their high end vacs. This Miele is a dream to push on carpet--so smooth and light. It has so much suction that it does suck up smaller area rugs of 3X4, but those can go in the wash. The 184 model does have a power adjustment switch to lower the suction. Overall I am happy with it. The Hepa exhaust air seems very pure - no smell at all compared to the old uprights we all grew up with. I read that most cheap US made Hepas are false Hepas because the vacs aren't properly sealed. I trust Miele. It also comes with a thick high quality filter bag.Click Here to see more reviews about: Miele Powerhouse S184 Upright Vacuum Cleaner - White Pearl
Product Description:
The S184 Powerhouse Upright VacuumUpright vacuum cleaners are among the most popular models sold in the United States today and with over 75 years experience in the floor care industry, Miele's engineers understand the business better than most.Powerful suction, a superb filtration system, and convenient features are the most desired characteristics people look for when shopping for a vacuum cleaner.In all categories, Miele delivers.This high output vacuum cleaner motor provides enduring muscle to generate great suction power so you can confidently tackle virtually any cleaning assignment in your home.In order to protect the PowerhouseTM motor, this Miele full-size upright vacuum employ's a unique bypass system. This means the debris you vacuum up actually bypasses the motor housing. Other vacuum cleaners are designed so the stream of debris - which sometimes can include large objects like coins and paperclips - passes through the fan of the motor, likely causing major damage to this expensive component. Miele's design increases the longevity of the machine, offering years of trouble-free vacuuming.The PowerhouseTM motor also provides the power to spin the beater bar at a high rate of speed. This action separates carpet fibers and allows the strong airflow of the machine to remove debris lodged deep in the base of the carpeting.The S184 has variable, motor-speed controls to reduce the suction power of the machine, providing hassle-free grooming and dusting of area rugs and drapery.In order to easily move from carpeting to smooth surfaces like hardwood or tile, each vacuum cleaner comes standard with a smooth floor switch. Simply move the switch to disengage the beater bar, and you are ready to glide over the area.Filtration System * 4.9 qt IntensiveCleanTM dustbag * H.E.P.A. filter, standardOnboard Tools * 7 ft. stretch hose * 2-piece wand * Crevice tool, integrated * Dusting brush * Upholstery toolCord * 25 feet (7.6 m)
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