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Miele Complete C3 Cat and Dog Canister HEPA Canister Vacuum Cleaner with SEB228 Powerhead Bundle - Includes Miele Performance Pack 16 Type GN AirClean Genuine FilterBags + Genuine AH50 HEPA Filter

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Brand Miele
Special Feature Lightweight, HEPA
Filter Type Cartridge
Included Components Nozzle, Canister, HEPA Filter, Crevice tool, Brush
Is Cordless? No
Surface Recommendation
Carpet
Power Source
Corded Electric
Voltage
120 Volts
Item Weight
2 Pounds

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  • Bundles Includes - Miele's AH50 GN Performance Pack - Comes With 16 Genuine Miele GN Airclean FilterBags, 1 Genuine Miele HEPA Air Clean Filter AH-50 and 4 Pre-Motor Protection Filters
  • Lightweight, Quiet and Powerful Thanks to Miele's Amazing 1200-Watt Vortex Motor / Made In Germany and Made To Last, The Miele Marin has a 20-Year Average Life-Span
  • AirClean Sealed System Construction - Perfect for any Allergy or Asthma Sufferer - Comes with Active Air Clean Filter which helps reduce Odors and Pet Smells while Filtering the Air!
  • Comes with Miele SEB-228 Powerhead - Great For deep cleaning and restoring crushed carpet nap on all types of carpeting. Also perfect for picking up large amounts of pet hair from carpet.
  • Comes with Miele SBB300-3 Parquet Floor Brush - Designed to go flat under baseboards, low under furniture, tight up against kick jams and around chair legs. With a 90 degree twisting rotation there not many places this floor brush can't go! + Comes with STB101 Mini Turbo Brush - Perfect for Cleaning Upholstery and Carpeted Stairs

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A perfect synergy of design and functionality, Miele's C3 series sets new standards in floor care. Superior engineering is balanced with carefully-selected, fine quality materials such as a durable stainless steel wand and specialized ABS plastic with a hard, impact-resistant surface. The C3 series features innovative skeleton construction, making it 2 lbs. less than the S5 series. Other conveniences include a 36-foot operating radius and foot pedal controls for quick and effective cleaning. C3 also features a silence motor to maintain a quiet environment, and an AirClean Sealed System that not only vacuums your floors - but also cleans the air your family breathes. Miele's C3 Cat & Dog vacuum cleaner features an Electro Plus electrobrush. With a five-level height adjustment and an independent motor, the Electro Plus delivers the ultimate in cleaning power. A perfect choice for larger rooms with medium to deep pile carpeting. The Cat and Dog also includes the Parquet Twister - providing 180° rotation for the agile, yet gentle care of smooth surfaces. It also has an Active Air Clean Filter with active charcoal layers to neutralize and absorb unwanted pet odors. A telescopic, stainless steel wand and long electrical cord, with one-touch automatic rewind, provide a total cleaning radius of 33 feet. The C3 Cat & Dog is also equipped with a Deluxe Comfort Grip handle and six-stage suction control via a +/- foot switch. In addition to the three standard accessories - a dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice nozzle - the Cat & Dog features a Mini Turbo Brush that easily removes pet hair from furnishings and a 3D bumper.

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Price$1,390.99-6% $499.00
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Customer Ratings
4.44.4 out of 5 stars509
4.74.7 out of 5 stars1,303
4.44.4 out of 5 stars132
4.04.0 out of 5 stars108
4.34.3 out of 5 stars439
4.44.4 out of 5 stars434
Suction power
4.7
4.6
4.7
4.5
4.7
4.6
Light weight
4.1
4.6
4.5
3.6
4.2
4.5
Maneuverability
4.2
4.5
4.3
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4.5
4.6
For hardwood floors
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4.7
4.1
4.7
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5.0
Easy to use
4.8
4.5
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2.8
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power source
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
Corded Electric
special feature
HEPA, Lightweight
Wheels, Lightweight
HEPA, Lightweight
HEPA, Lightweight
HEPA, Lightweight
HEPA
surface suggestion
Carpet
Floor
Carpet
Carpet
Carpet
Carpet, Hard Floor, Upholstery
capacity
2.8 quarts
3.5 liters
3.7 liters
4.5 quarts
5 liters
4.8 liters
voltage
120 volts
110 volts
115 volts
110 volts
110 volts
120 volts
maximum suction
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150 inches
85 inches
150 inches
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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
509 global ratings

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Customers like the performance, quality and suction of the vacuum cleaner. For example, they mention it's very effective, well made and has fantastic suction power. They are also satisfied with ease of use, and noise. That said, opinions are mixed on value, weight, and maneuverability.

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50 customers mention50 positive0 negative

Customers like the suction of the vacuum cleaner. They mention it has fantastic suction power, five suction settings, and five different height adjustments. Overall, customers say it's the best vacuum they've ever used and that it makes vacuuming seem fun.

"...fantastic suction- lots of accessories and clever onboard storage- long cord- power head works fantastically-..." Read more

"So far I have just used it once but I was totally impressed. The suction is amazing...." Read more

"...The reviews were great across the board. Great suction. Even the power nozzle is very maneuverable and glides across the floors and carpet...." Read more

"...-suction is very good as far as picking up dirt, dust and dog hairs..." Read more

44 customers mention33 positive11 negative

Customers like the quality of the vacuum cleaner. They mention it's well-made, incredible at cleaning, and designed to contain dust and pet dander. The power head is excellent for deep cleaning the carpet, and the suction picks up about 95% of visible dirt.

"...long cord- power head works fantastically- captures huge amounts of dust, hair and debrisCons:- price-..." Read more

"...I also recently switched from bagels to bagged. The bagged is so much cleaner than a bag less...." Read more

"...Overall, this is the best vacuum cleaner I've ever had and expect to get many more years with it" Read more

"...Suction: Picks up about 95% of visible dirt/dog hair/tiny rocks off our hard floors...." Read more

40 customers mention32 positive8 negative

Customers like the performance of the vacuum cleaner. They say it's very effective, works like a dream, and has fantastic power head. The tools and attachments work well, and the weight and cord are adequate.

"...long cord- power head works fantastically- captures huge amounts of dust, hair and debrisCons:- price-..." Read more

"We used the vacuum cleaner for a few months and it worked great. One day it suddenly started to shut off after a few minutes of use...." Read more

"...The round brush/dust head has a very small surface area. The upholstery tool is just okay." Read more

"...It gets light to normal use. When it came I was very impressed with all the features and how it performed. Really nice vacuum...." Read more

18 customers mention13 positive5 negative

Customers find the vacuum cleaner easy to use. They mention that it has great attachments and that it gets the job done with little effort on the part of the user. They also mention that the transition to tile floors was easy and that the attachments save a lot of time.

"...The transition to my tile floors was easy. All I had to do was turn off the brush bar switch...." Read more

"...The power nozzle is heavy but still easy to use. It rotates to get under furniture which the Dyson could never do!..." Read more

"...brush performs effortlessly along borders and corners; this saves a lot of time...." Read more

"...the canister set-up which makes it so amazing also makes it cumbersome to use...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the noise level of the vacuum cleaner. They mention that it is relatively quiet for the amount of suction power.

"...Yes the C3 Pet machine is expensive but it’s whisper quiet and even the dogs aren’t afraid of it! So!..." Read more

"...-quietest vacuum I have owned. there is a quiet setting if you want it even quieter-easy to stow awayCons:..." Read more

"...The auction is amazing and it’s quiet. So very very quiet. It’s so lightweight that even my 13,10, 8 and 3 year old can vacuum...." Read more

"...Noise: Not nearly as noisy as my old vacuum...." Read more

30 customers mention20 positive10 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it's lightweight and easy to hold, while others say that the main vacuum head weighs a ton and makes it unbalanced to use.

"...The weight of the vacuum is fine. I wouldn't call it "light weight" but then again, I didn't expect a light weight vacuum...." Read more

"...The vacuum is heavy enough not to flip over as you’re pulling it behind you. The power nozzle is heavy but still easy to use...." Read more

"...power head is huge and HEAVY and hard to store (and expensive)- goes through bags faster than expected and they are pricey" Read more

"...Pros:- canister is very maneuverable/smooth and lightweight going from room-to-room..." Read more

29 customers mention14 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'll be cumbersome and not worth the money.

"...The auction is amazing and it’s quiet. So very very quiet. It’s so lightweight that even my 13,10, 8 and 3 year old can vacuum...." Read more

"...goes through bags faster than expected and they are pricey" Read more

"...Whether it is worth the money really depends on how long it lasts. I’ve read that they last 10-15 year or more...." Read more

"...Yes, this is expensive, however, it beats the money I've wasted on bad quality ones that don't last, can't do the job and require constant..." Read more

20 customers mention13 positive7 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the maneuverability of the vacuum cleaner. Some mention that it has great maneuverability, and is easy to move around the house. However, others say that it's slightly less maneuverable, and harder to maneuver than an upright. They also say that the hard floor attachment is difficult to move back and forth across tile.

"Pros:- great maneuverability, flat or standing up- convenient carry handle to get the stairs done and light enough to hold it-..." Read more

"...Great suction. Even the power nozzle is very maneuverable and glides across the floors and carpet...." Read more

"...This makes it slightly less maneuverable, but not impossible to get used to...." Read more

"...Here is what I have found:Pros:- canister is very maneuverable/smooth and lightweight going from room-to-room..." Read more

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rideonmower
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money if you have hairy pets
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2021
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Pros:
- great maneuverability, flat or standing up
- convenient carry handle to get the stairs done and light enough to hold it
- fantastic suction
- lots of accessories and clever onboard storage
- long cord
- power head works fantastically
- captures huge amounts of dust, hair and debris

Cons:
- price
- extra long crevice tool is so long it’s too bendy and basically useless; onboard tool is better
- power head is huge and HEAVY and hard to store (and expensive)
- goes through bags faster than expected and they are pricey
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Jan G. Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars Why did I put up with my upright for so long? This makes vacuuming a breeze
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2021
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So far I have just used it once but I was totally impressed. The suction is amazing. In fact, I had to raise the vacuum head up higher than I thought in order to get the head to easily move across the flat weave rugs. I have no plush carpet but flatly woven, large room rugs. Once I did that......the suction got all the Ragdoll cat hair and more.

The transition to my tile floors was easy. All I had to do was turn off the brush bar switch.

What I really loved was that I could vacuum all the way under my coffee table, sofas and chairs. The ability to get the vacuum head under these low spaces was something I haven't been able to do for years without having to stop and add attachments to my upright. With this vacuum everything was able to lay flat and the cat hair was gone.

I am looking forward to using it on my couch to suck up all the cat hair.......that hasn't happened yet.

I noticed that when vacuuming under my kitchen cabinets that it doesn't suck as good around the edges as my old Kenmore upright but with all the other plusses this is minor.

The weight of the vacuum is fine. I wouldn't call it "light weight" but then again, I didn't expect a light weight vacuum. I want it to suck like a demon and to do that the motor needs to work and be long lasting. In that case I expect the Miele motor to be made with metal heavy duty parts.
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Bluesmith
5.0 out of 5 stars Pricey but WORTH IT!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2022
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So I have been using a Dyson upright for at least 20 years. I loved it for the suction but it’s not the best for tight places especially if I want to vacuum the car. So I’ve been studying for several months to figure out which new one to go with. I settled on this Meile for several reasons. The reviews were great across the board. Great suction. Even the power nozzle is very maneuverable and glides across the floors and carpet. The vacuum is heavy enough not to flip over as you’re pulling it behind you. The power nozzle is heavy but still easy to use. It rotates to get under furniture which the Dyson could never do! I haven’t tried the other nozzles yet but several store inside and the one for upholstery is going to be awesome. We have a small dog who sheds her weight in fur on the couch. Yes the C3 Pet machine is expensive but it’s whisper quiet and even the dogs aren’t afraid of it! So! All things considered I think I made the right choice!
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Jared Jacoby
5.0 out of 5 stars We had to fix a clog problem but it is the best vacuum cleaner
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020
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We used the vacuum cleaner for a few months and it worked great. One day it suddenly started to shut off after a few minutes of use.

We eventually found the manual and read a bit of it. Tried changing two filters, no luck.

Searched online and found a YouTube video of a guy with a different model. He mentioned all the different places to look for a clog, which can cause the vacuum to overheat and shut off.

We looked for a video for our model. We started watching a 30 minute video for a model closer to ours but for a different problem. We were thankful the video had "(unresolved)" in the title. Imagine watching a video of a guy trying to solve a problem for 30 minutes only to find out at the end that he never actually solves the problem.

We decided to try the ways of finding a clog, from the first video.

One thing the guy did was drop a nickel into the hose to make sure it comes out the other end.

We looked for a nickel. Maybe I have a penny somewhere? We found a dime. And dropped it in one end.

It did NOT come out the other end! Wow, did that guy from the video actually help us to discover the problem?

We shined a flashlight deep into one end, and could see something down there!

We looked for a long object to push into the tube. Our cat Elsa let us borrow one of her toys, the long plastic one that used to have a feather on the end before Elsa demolished it. With it, we could feel the clog. But we weren't able to push it with the flimsy plastic stick.

We tried turning our other (old) vacuum cleaner on, to suck the clog out, but no luck.

We looked for a longer object. The mop handle was too wide. I went outside and found a wooden handle in the laundry room. I came back inside and yelled, "wait, let's use this instead" to my wife, who was about to break our hula hoop.

We needed to take the handle off of one end of the hose, and we managed to find the small screwdriver we needed to remove three screws from it to get it off.

I pushed the wooden handle into the hose and it just barely fit. I jammed it hard but the clog didn't budge.

After trying for a while we decided to put water into it to try to loosen the clog. We filled one end with water and it filled up and only a small amount came out the other end.

After a bit of this, I tried pushing the wooden handle into an end, and I was able to push the clog through the tube! But the handle was not long enough to push it all the way out the other end.

Meanwhile Elsa laid on the floor, watching us, wondering what we're doing. We've been trying to get her to stop scratching her neck wound, we had tried an uncomfortable cone, and had tried cutting a sock and putting it around her neck which was much more comfortable but didn't protect the wound as much as the cone. Earlier in the day we had cut her cone much shorter to make it lighter and more comfortable for her.

We had brought her to the vet twice, and have been feeding her only rabbit cat food for the past couple weeks to rule out a food allergy as being the cause.

"Is this their latest attempt to get me to stop scratching my neck?" she wondered. "Awful rabbit food, cones, socks, what are they up to now?"

Anyway, my wife pushed Elsa's plastic stick into one end to try to wiggle the clog, and I put water into the other end. After a few minutes, SPLOOSH! What appeared to be a family of rats shot out the hose, mama rat, followed by papa rat, and baby rat. My wife screamed and ran.

It was a few big hairy clogs. Finally, we got 'em!

The vacuum has worked great ever since.
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