Miele S5281: Don't make a Miele of the housework

Advantages: Specialist cleaning, well made and reliable
Disadvantages: None

...Well, my rubbish old vacuum eventually kicked the bucket so it was time for me to rush out and buy (well, add to my credit card) my beautiful new Miele vacuum having heard rave reviews about them from friends. I checked the which guide and other review sites and found that they were rated very highly which confirmed my choice of make and that just left the model to choose. I decided on the S5281 as it seemed a good, powerful, all-rounder. Then came the hunt to find the best price or deal, having not spent any money for while since having a baby I thought that a purchase of nearly £200 online would guarantee me some good discount, cashback or loyalty points. I found the vacuum for between £195 and £200 in many places and also found it in Argos for £175 - same model number but a slightly different name. I was a bit suspicious so...

masterchef99 13.11.2009 · Read review
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Miele Tumble Dryer - Quiet and Efficient

Advantages: Very Quiet, Efficient, Economical, Drying Options to Suit All Loads, Timer Delay
Disadvantages: More expensive to buy initially - but worth every penny ! Slightly more creases than other brands .

...update the software as and when Miele invent new things or improve anything so it will remain up to date in future. It was easy to use and set up the first time. The instructions that came with it were very comprehensive and easy to understand. The free 5 year guarantee offer is worth £206. However, you must register with Miele within 30 days of purchase using a special downloadable form from their website to get this. I can honestly say that I am over the moon with this product and I can't recommend it highly enough. I know it is a higher initial expense but it is worth every penny....

hartplatt 24.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of Miele T 7734

Doesn't make a Miele out of hoovering

Advantages: excellent suction, variable power settings, quiet, light, easy to clean
Disadvantages: purchase price is steep

...I really don't rate Dyson hoovers at all having owned two previously and suffering the stress and expense that came with continually changing the filters and constant overheating of the motor. They are not cheap and for the price I kept paying I decided it was time to spend just a fraction more and purchased a Miele S5280 for £180. The main reason I opted for the Miele over a Numatic Henry was because my parents have used Miele hoovers now for years and couldn't recommend one more highly. Designed as more of a drag around hoover instead of the normal upright the entire unit is considerably lighter than most Dyson or Hoover products and has the ability to both adjust the suction power thus reducing the amount of noise produced by the motor so that housework can be done late in the vening and early in the morning without disturbing...

Dragonlight 01.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Miele S 5280

  My Miele is a pearl of a cleaner

Advantages: Quiet, easy to use, very good suction
Disadvantages: bagged

...A couple of months ago there was a lot of singing and dancing around the house when my horrible, useless Dyson Animal vacuum cleaner decided it had had enough. Even before this happened I had already decided I wanted a Miele Cat and Dog to replace the stupid thing, so the next day we set off in search of checking out the cleaners in the local shops. We visited Comet as this is the nearest largest retailer near us. I headed straight to the Miele Cat and Dog, which was around £200.00, Darren, my husband had a play to make sure it would built properly, (anything to get out of paying a lot of money) he then noticed a Miele that was on offer. We compared both the Cat and Dog with the Red Pearl and they both seemed to have exactly the same power and attachments, in fact they looked exactly the same except the Red Pearl was £30...

paulpry118 03.09.2009 (10.10.2009) · Read review
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Review of Miele S5 RED Pearl

Make mine a Miele

Advantages: Small with a powerful motor
Disadvantages: Expensive

...which other models are measured. No, we don't want another Dyson. 5. How much do you want to spend? We didn't want a cheapo model but were determined for it to be cheaper than a Dyson so were looking at around £150. Having set the criteria we now had to choose the right model. A quick read through of my father in laws Which? magazine showed the Miele S4510 coming top of their test and that's usually good enough for me, a quick price search online and I found the model for £160, including next day delivery, from UK Domestic Appliances. In the box~ The Miele was delivered in two boxes; the larger of the two contained the cylinder unit itself, neatly packed in polystyrene. The second, smaller box contains the hose, attachments and paperwork. The instruction manual is clear and concise, but then it is just a vacuum cleaner so it's not...

brereton66 11.08.2006 · Read review
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Miele (not another hoover)

Advantages: reliable,dependale
Disadvantages: bag fills to quickly,

...After buying 3 dysons and all 3 not lasting longer than 4 mths i decided to try a different make. What with having 2 dogs 1 a german shepherd what sheds hair like there is no tomorrow, the other luckily a short haired mongrel, but when she sheds she looses buckets full, plus 2 girls who dont care were they drop there wrappers and rubbish, we decided on the Miele cat and dog hoover. This is a cylinder hoover with a bright red and black casing. It has moveable castors for easy moving, a handle for carrying, The accesories are easily stored within the body, an dusting brush, upholstery nozzle, crevize nozzle. It is powerful with a completely sealed system. It has a great air flow, for every type of carpet or floor surface. They are equipped with speed controls with different speeds, 300,500, 700, 900, 1200, 1600, the 1600 is great...

karen5416 08.03.2004 (11.04.2004) · Read review
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Review of Miele Cat+dog+

Miele S712 (pet version)

Advantages: Powerful suction, hygenic and quiet.
Disadvantages: Not widely available.

...of the vacuum is Cobalt. The vacuum is not as big as the other Miele ones, I?ll post a picture. Unpacking To unpack the cleaner you place the box on it's side (so the flaps at the top become like a door of a cupboard). You open the flaps at the top and then there are two polystyrene blocks which sandwich the vacuum cleaner itself, you pull this out like a drawer. Then there is a box with the floor heads and hose and a seperate packet with the manual and guarantee slips etc. This info might not be extremely accurate becuase I got this vacuum cleaner quite some time ago and I don't have the best memory! There is no assembly required of the vacuum cleaner which in my opinion is great if you want to get cleaning straight away. The bag is already in place, all you have to do is clip the hose into place which is very easy and then click...

economy 30.05.2009 (20.06.2009) · Read review
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Review of Miele S 712

Miele for me! Microwave M8151

Advantages: Quick Start function/Grill/Variable Power and Grill levels/2 Year Guarantee
Disadvantages: I can't really find any disadvantages.

...Most of all I want to recommend Miele. They supplied me with this built in microwave at a large discount to help me out when the AEG microwave (MCD1751E) I had originally purchased, which was still within its guarantee period broke and AEG were unable to fix it or supply me with a new microwave/grill to sit in the built in cupboard which had been specifically hand made for it. The care and level of service received by me from Miele will ensure that from now on it will only be Miele for me. My mother owns a Miele automatic washing machine and she has had it for 24 years, so I think the brand name speaks for itself. You are getting quality and good back up service, both of which are equally important to me. The microwave is easy to use, and I like the quick start function that allows you to microwave something for 30/60/90 seconds...

tracey61 20.10.2009 · Read review
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Review of Miele M 8151

Fantastic Miele Cat & Dog Hoover !

Advantages: Powerful..Easyand light to use . Worth every penny for the easy housework !
Disadvantages: The Miele hoover bags i think are a little on the expensive side ..

...I have owned my Miele cat & dog hoover now for 3 weeks . I have run my own house now for 30 years and have owned a few hoovers in that time and have cursed and sworn and each and every one of them ! One was way to heavy and bulky to use on the stairs ( upright Hoover ), another could'nt even suck the fluff off the carpet ( vax hoover ) . I have even owned a Dyson , which i paid good money for and it worked brilliantly for the first few months , then it just seemed to lessen in power and eventually it was used for cleaning the car only. I then was reduced to sweeping the carpets with a broom ! Then my daughter bought a Miele cat and dog hoover because she has 5 dogs and cat . I watched with an open mouth and this little light weight red hoover ran across her living room carpet and left a completely clean stripe behind it ! I had to...

mindy2310 02.08.2009 · Read review
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Review of Miele Cat+dog+

Clean up with Miele S 380

Advantages: Quiet running & easy to use
Disadvantages: Not up to tougher cleaning

...Review of Miele S 380 cleaner This is a bagged vacuum cleaner from the manufacturer, Miele. The Ciao photograph shows the product in red however my own is 'Bahama Blue'. I purchased mine to replace a cylinder style cleaner that I use for my static caravan. **The product** The vacuum cleaner is a fairly basic model, it does not come with many attachments, i.e. No pet hair brush, or fragrance pocket for those little air fresheners. The cleaner is fairly quiet running in comparison to my upright cleaner (Dyson) which I use at home. It is ideal for carpeted floors, but I have to admit that I do not find it particularly efficient on longer piled carpets as it is hard work to manoever over anything other than a medium thickness carpet. The cleaner is useful for quick clean ups, when you just want a rapid tidy up rather than a full...

brittle1906 06.05.2008 · Read review
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