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Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

Reviews

4.0

81 reviews
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4
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3
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2
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  • Build Quality
    3.9 (28)
  • Value for Money
    3.4 (28)
  • Ease of Use
    3.8 (28)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.5 (28)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (16)
    • Weekly (10)
    • Daily (2)
  • Noise Level
    4.0 (27)
  • Pet OwnerYes (22) · No (8)
  • Clogging Issues Yes (3) · No (25)
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FuzzyWuzzy

FuzzyWuzzyCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC

  • 6 reviews

Best vacuum on the market.

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Purchased in September 2021 at Harvey Norman for $549.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. We are glad to hear you are enjoying your Miele CX1 vacuum!



Neo_one

Neo_oneMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

Disappointing, want my old vacuum back.

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Purchased in February 2021 at Harvey Norman, Gepps cross for $599.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Wood
Clogging Issues No
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2 comments
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smann

smannMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 4 reviews

Love how the vacuum works but not the turbo head

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This vacuum works like a dream however after each clean I need to cut the hair from the brushes which becomes clogged very easily. I would not have bought it if I had known this.

Purchased in January 2021.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you for providing this feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. Kind regards, Anna.

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Chele

CheleNorthern Region, NSW

comfort mode

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why does my Miele keep turning it's self off into comfort mode and I have cleaned both filters,
it's becoming unusable and it's not very old.
I am not impressed at all with this vacuum

Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
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Jackie

JackieQueensland

Worst vacuum I’ve ever bought

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Purchased in February 2021 for $599.00.

Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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patricia m.

patricia m.South-East, TAS

  • 4 reviews

Excellent suction. A bit heavy.

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Purchased in July 2021 at Harvey Norman for $494.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Patricia for taking the time to leave this review!

TWU

TWUSydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Very powerful vacuum cleaner

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I bought this vacuum cleaner three months ago and so far I am very satisfied with its performance. It's powerful suction sucks up the dust and dog hair very effectively over tiled floor and heavy rugs. It's easy to operate. The dust bin and filter can be emptied and washed easily after use. Also, this model comes with a number of attachments including a turbo brush. If I have to be very nitpicking, I will have liked it to be a couple of kilos lighter.

1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

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Angel

Angel

  • 6 reviews

Perfect for hairy dogs owner

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You got what you have paid for. i got 2 floofy big dogs shed alot and this amazing vacccum cleaner never fail me, just bit bulky for petite person like me and it does great work seriously

Purchased in September 2021 at The Good Guys for $550.00.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

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Catherine Mansfield

Catherine MansfieldNortheast, VIC

  • 3 reviews

Bagless

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Bought this because was both Miele and bagless and it is a lovely machine. Take the point about the dusting brush being a bit short but I don’t dust with my vacuum so doesn’t worry me. I agree that that the cord is a bit short and I don’t find emptying the canister all that predictable (I’ve had to write how in marker to remind me each time), but easy once I remember. Haven’t had a Dyson but I’ve used one and I think this is probably better.

Purchased in January 2021.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues Yes
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Catherine for taking the time to leave this feedback!

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Blinklight

BlinklightMetropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 3 reviews

Excellent machine

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Best vacuum I have ever purchased. Love the variable suction control. It is lightweight and easy to manoeuvre around. Compact storage is a huge plus. Power head is incredibly powerful, I frequently have to adjust suction as it is so powerful. Easily picks up pet hair. The canister is large, easy to empty.

Purchased in January 2021 at Appliances Online.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

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Luna

LunaGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Amazing Vacuum cleaner!

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This is definitely my favourite vacuum cleaner, picks up so much dust, definitely more than a Dyson, which I previously owned. I use it on tiles and carpet. Couldn’t be happier!

Purchased in September 2021 at Harvey Norman.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Several times a week
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Luna for your feedback!

AMM

AMMVictoria

  • 3 reviews

Amazing

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I’ve had both Dyson and Miele vacuums and would never get another Dyson.
The vacuum has picked up so much dust the Dyson misses. It’s quite and glides effortlessly without getting caught on anything.
Best vacuum ever.
The onlyannoyimg thing is the cord is not very long but that’s the only downside.
Miele vacuums are a quality vacuum, reliable and efficient it will last you for years. In that time you will probably spend the same amount on replacing other vacuums, this vacuum is worth every cent.

Purchased in March 2021 at Harvey Norman.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
Clogging Issues No
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1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Amanda for taking the time to leave this feedback!

Good suction but disappointing unexpected features

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Vacuum glides and sucks well. Unfortunately the 'comfort' handle is anything but. The built in dust brush means that you can't dust above 1m without hoiking the cleaner up onto a chair. Impossible to dust cornices. The handle is heavy and cumbersome.

Purchased in February 2021.

Build Quality
Ease of Use
Cleaning & Maintenance
Noise Level
Value for Money
Product is used Weekly
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
Clogging Issues Yes
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2 comments
Miele
JoelMiele

Hi Kylie, thank you for your feedback. We will pass this feedback onto the Miele team.

Kylie
Kylie

Hi Anna, is it possible to get a different hose and handle? if you don't hold the 'comfort' handle in the way specified you are at risk of electric shock. Unfortunately it is impossible to maneuver the dusting brush and hold it in the correct way.

Rosie

RosieRichmond-Tweed, NSW

  • 21 reviews

Perfection, in every way

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Date PurchasedSep 2018
1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Rosie for your feedback!

BJW

BJWGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 4 reviews
  • 1 like

Very disappointed

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I have always had Miele appliances and unfortunately I am very disappointed with the Miele Blizzard. Whilst the cleaning capability is ok, it certainly doesn't have as much power as a bagged Miele.

The hose and cable are much shorter than other Miele's, the bottom of the dust container doesn't seal 100% and leaks a small amount of dust, the small wheels struggle to make it over the cable and is quite heavy and clunky.

In my opinion, there are a number of design flaws that really need to be ironed out - my handle has already been replaced under warranty and I have ended up selling on ebay and replacing with a regular bagged Miele C3 - which is 1000% better than the Blizzard.

I would not recommend the Blizzard.

Date PurchasedNov 2017
1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Hi there, thank you for providing your feedback and we apologise for the inconvenience with your Blizzard vacuum. We will pass your feedback onto the relevant team and are glad you are happy with the Miele C3 vacuum. Kind regards, Miele.

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Boges

BogesSydney, NSW

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Fantastic cleaner

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I love this vacuum cleaner. I had a Dyson for many years but in comparison the suction is much better and I like that I can change the strength of the suction. While not light it is easily manoverable. Fabulous cleaner love it
I have found no problems and emptying is so easy

Date PurchasedOct 2018
1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you for your feedback!

Absolutely incredible, I love it!

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My concern with this vacuum is that it is heavy to get in and out of the cupboard but it is absolutely effortless to use. My last Miele which I also loved did a good job but it was hard work where as this is a breeze. No more purchasing bags and the hair that it picked up had to be seen to be believed. I am 100% thrilled!

Date PurchasedNov 2018
1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Sharon for your feedback!

Rosie

RosieRichmond-Tweed, NSW

  • 21 reviews

used it once wow

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Date PurchasedOct 2018
1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Rosie for your feedback!

Claire

ClaireAdelaide

  • 2 reviews

Pleased with this one.

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Date PurchasedOct 2018
1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Claire for your feedback!

Taz

TazPerth, WA

  • 2 reviews
  • 3 likes

Better than Dyson!!

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I bought this 4 months ago and I was dead set on getting Dyson because my siblings have it. I ended up going with Miele because I have hard wood floors and was worried the Dyson would scratch them.
I am so unbelievably happy with my vacuum. My house is relatively clean but every time I vacuum it picks up so much dust particles and I feel like the air is cleaner.
Best thing I’ve ever bought. It also cleans itself too and it’s so easy to use. Will stick to Miele in future!

Date PurchasedAug 2018
1 comment
Miele
JoelMiele

Thank you Taz for your feedback!

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Questions & Answers

Graham M.

Graham M.asked

Blizzard CX1

Has anyone else had trouble with the cord not retracting? I have had my Miele CX 1 for less than a year and I am over the cord never retracting properly. I have to pull it out, press the button again over and over! Grrr. This should happen with a vacuum cleaner that cost a lot and less than a year old. Am I alone in this problem?

1 answer
Miele
JoelMiele

Hi Graham, we apologise for the inconvenience of this however we are unable to answer this question at this time. We would like to resolve this with you, can you please contact us on 1300 464 353 or if you believe your Miele product needs to be looked at by a Miele technician please book a service call using https://www.servicebooking.miele.com.au . Kind regards, Joel.

*Note, the above contact information is for Miele Australia only. To contact New Zealand please call 0800 464 353. For all other countries contact information, please contact your local Miele representative.

Jonathan K

Jonathan Kasked

Blizzard CX1

Can someone say if the design goal of being able to empty the vacuum without the clouds of dust actually works?

Also has anyone had problems with dust leaking out into the body behind the main dust cannister?

Thanks
Jonathan.

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Toby
Toby

These vacum cleaners are rubbish and spare parts come from another supplier.
Not Miele.
Would never buy anything of this brand!!

Miele
JoelMiele

Hi Jonathan, we apologise for the inconvenience of this however we are unable to answer this question at this time. We would like to resolve this with you, can you please contact us on 1300 464 353 or if you believe your Miele product needs to be looked at by a Miele technician please book a service call using https://www.servicebooking.miele.com.au . Kind regards, Joel.

*Note, the above contact information is for Miele Australia only. To contact New Zealand please call 0800 464 353. For all other countries contact information, please contact your local Miele representative.

Jonathan K
Jonathan K

Hi Joel, thanks but I don't have a CX1. I'm trying to decide if the CX1 is right for me. I'm a long time bagless user having a Dyson DC02 that's over 15 years old and still going strong, but I've become more concerned about dust exposure which is definitely a part of the Dyson experience.
I've seen some reviews where people complain about dust leaks - which is something that seems to be a failure in relation to HEPA status, as well as the design goals of minimizing/removing exposure to fine dust.

Jonathan.

Chris

Chrisasked

Blizzard CX1 Multi Floor (SKCR3)

What is country of manufacture

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Jcd
Jcd

Germany

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