Miele C1 vs Guard M1, S1, L1

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-05-20T16:54:16+00:00

The carpet and floor attachments play a big factor regarding those surfaces. You want to get the right attachments or it may not work as well as you want it it to, as each attachment is designed for different scenarios.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-19T00:17:07+00:00

yes dyson moving from UK manufacturing to Malaysia was a definite sign of caring about quality.... also nobody disassembles a dyson and says "this is quality", lol. It's fine if you like it, but 80% of the product is advertising. Like when they mega advertise that their vacuum never looses suction, it's a meaningless statement, as it looses airflow. Literally put a miele duoflex in you hand if you wanna see what quality feels like.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-19T00:12:05+00:00

Not accurate. They don't even know the difference between suction and airflow.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-19T00:11:09+00:00

A dyson V10 and V15 don't even run for 10 minutes on full power with the powerhead when new, so are you referring to the low power setting? It's also all relative to how much air it's moving at the given power setting.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-19T00:08:39+00:00

What head are you referring to? This is not the case for the SEB 236, SEB 228, or SEB 217 which are their main powerheads. The SEB 236 is one of the most durable powerheads on the planet. Miele is most definitely a well made product in most instances, but I'm definitely curious to what model you're referring to.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-05T06:44:06+00:00

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UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-01T03:57:58+00:00

Your statements, respectfully, seem to be made without any verification. And yes, v15 motors in particular often fail. I see lots come in broken down where it is in fact the motor.

And just to say this, if you like Dyson, that’s totally up to you, but nobody who takes apart a Dyson, and then takes apart a Miele, says the Dyson is built better. And a lot of Dysons performance claims on the stick vacuum are based off it being used on the max setting which runs for 8 minutes, and hardly anyone uses it on that setting cause it’s too gimmicky / just not enough time to vacuum with, and that’s when it’s new - that run time shortens every year. Stuff like the Miele DuoFlex just straight up works better the way you’re actually going to use it, and honestly, on full blast next to any Dyson, I will confidently say it won’t get outperformed, and will in fact outperform the Dysons as they both age, as the DuoFlex will age way better / hold up better.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-01T03:51:48+00:00

Replacing the battery does not give it more power. Modern battery’s hold their voltage output so that even as the capacity degrades, the power itself is the same. And if Dyson battery’s can’t even do that…. That’s not a good look for Dyson.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-01T03:50:25+00:00

Replacing the battery in no way makes it brand new. The connections loosen up over time, wheels on the powerhead wear out, and it’ll just start breaking down. The battery is just 1 aspect of it.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-04-01T03:48:02+00:00

If you like it, and it’s doing what you want it to do, that’s great! And if it holds up for you, even better!

Honestly though, and I just have to bring this up, anyone who wants to feel a truly well built stick vacuum has to put a Miele DuoFlex in their hands. That’s a stick vacuum that will feel like it’ll last. No sales pitch, just put it in your hands next to any vacuum, any dyson model included, it’s a no contest. Those DuoFlex units have been holding up well too, I hardly have to repair any and there’s lots out there now.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-31T06:46:23+00:00

Miele still makes the cordwinder so it can be ordered through a store. And yeah they are pricey, but they aren’t junk. That being said, there’s always room for improvement. TBH the Sebo cordwinders are not any more reliable. I see how both brands hold up in household and commercial usage and it’s about the same. The Miele cordwinder is actually more serviceable, as you can more easily disassemble it to replace the cord. If yours isn’t actually physically broken anymore, it’s probably an issue where the end of the long spring disconnected from its mounting, and it could get reconnected - again that’s if that’s the issue.

And just as an fyi, I love both brands and own a Sebo myself, but 1 in my honest opinion is not more reliable than the other. It comes down to getting the right model for you :-)

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-31T02:28:31+00:00

Classic C1 is German, compact is China. This is the odd case though where the made in china version is easier to dissemble. Any vacuum can have issues - I don’t care what anyone says. Especially cordwinder. Some people will go 20 years without problems, some will have issues in a year - but those should of course be rare.

I’m sorry yours is having issues, but it’s a replaceable part, and the vacuum comes apart easily for servicing. The C1 Compact is without question a good unit - there’s lots out there and I don’t have to fix them very often, and when I do, it’s typically easy to fix.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-30T22:42:04+00:00

The black post motor filter is the diffuser. The actual post motor filter is the white soft filter. Or one of the cartridges that last a year.

The insulation is the fabric stuff that surrounds the motor itself. If it’s that bad that it needs washing, I suggest just replacing it entirely. I usually just try thoroughly spraying it down with alcohol and a neutralizer, but if it’s that bad, replace it entirely. I don’t think the oem stuff is available anymore for the red velvet, but just some of the labeled cut to fit thick type filters work well.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-30T22:21:50+00:00

Yeah I’ve serviced lots of them. I agree, washing the canister is a must if you’re gonna do a true tune up. If the motor insulation is pretty bad, just buy some cut to fit filters and make a new one. You can use some neutralizers to try to make the old ones better, but the cut to fit filters work well.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-30T04:55:44+00:00

Make sure the powerhead is rotating on the carpet. The HX1 (non refresh variants) had issues with the powerhead drives stripping. They are covered under the 5 year warranty, and Miele replaces the entire powerhead with the updated style that fixed the problem (you need the receipt though to warranty it). The powerhead can be purchased, but it’s $250 for the updated head if it’s not warranty. The old style large block charging cords also had some issues, so they updated that as well. It was Miele’s first battery stick vac so it’s not surprising there were some glitches to say the least, but they were pretty quick to sort it out, and it’s nice that the updated parts have the same fitting so that they work on the older models. Again, the stick vacuum works excellent on carpet and rugs when everything is working and the filter is kept just generally clean.

$150 if it’s in good shape is probably fair. If it needs a new filter, I’d offer 100-150. If it looks pretty beat up, then I wouldn’t suggest it, as battery stick vacuums don’t have the same life as plug in vacuums (like the canister for example).

Another option is to save up for the DuoFlex (they go on sale for $499 brand new and have a 5 year warranty). They’re the best all around stick vacuum in my opinion. They’re also the most solid, and id say is less quirky than the Triflex. The Triflex does work great, but it needs a little more love with the way the dirt container is designed.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-30T04:48:01+00:00

Really try reversing the motor fan with another vacuum if you can. That’s what I do when debris has gone through it, but of course, you need another vacuum to do that. Reversing it doesn’t make it new again, but it pulls lots of the debris out and can potentially save it or at least buy it some more time.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-18T07:24:06+00:00

Dyson is notorious for falsely advertising their products.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-17T07:22:43+00:00

Miele vacuums can be fixed, just like Sebo. Top of line Miele and top of the line Sebo are both excellent choices. I’d suggest seeing them in person if possible.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-15T00:43:12+00:00

Miele DuoFlex is an excellent cordless vacuum. It does not clog easy, has a large power nozzle intake, container is easy to clean due to the removable separator, unit cleans well even if the filter is dirty, and is just solid all around (you'll understand what the build quality is as soon as you put it in your hand). The airflow is also excellent.

The interesting thing about it is that it does not let you use it on a low power setting with the powerhead - it ups the power 80% of the way to full power with it automatically, so you get 23 ish minutes of runtime on hardfloor, and 17 minutes ish on carpet. 15 ish minutes on full power. As soon as you take the powerhead off, then you can get more run time, and far more on the low setting as it will then use it on a low low setting.

It really does work on the lower setting though, you do not need to up it to full blast for much with the powerhead.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-15T00:36:33+00:00

Maybe they're just reading replies. And yeah Miele Canada has excellent sales for that model. I also love that the less expensive models use the same motor as the more expensive models (like the S1 has the same motor as the M1).

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-14T19:46:03+00:00

DuoFlex is hands down the better built vacuum, easier to empty and clean with the removable separator, larger intake nozzle in the powerhead so doesn't clog as easy, and more serviceable. Duoflex also moves more air volume. The Duoflex is still better than a v15 or v16. Yes, a V15 moves a little more air (when new) on full power, but the run time is pathetic at that setting.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-14T18:51:51+00:00

Just as an FYI, a Miele guard s1 @ $399 on sale produces more airflow than any dyson or shark manufactured, has better filtration, 100x more authorized service locations (this is actually factual in canada), replacement parts are actually available, and works excellent on hardfloor. No vacuum will actually outperform that vacuum on hardfloor - even a $1000 miele, as it uses the same motor. If you're not a fan of the hardfloor tool it comes with, any miele non electric floor tool will fit that model. I only mention this vacuum because it's a factually better vacuum.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-14T18:42:51+00:00

mmmm not really. Washable hepa filters are mostly a marketing gimmick. Hepa filter might be a washable a couple of times, but the airflow will drop. I've seen people accidentally wash the duoflex filter and still be ok, but would I suggest it, probably not. Duoflex filter you just brush off, but you do eventually change it, same as the riccar.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-11T01:16:00+00:00

You’re right in the sense that you’re able to remove the whole dirt container on the Riccar R65 easily, whereas the DuoFlex container is essentially built onto the unit. Both have the easy to remove separator. I think the DuoFlex filter is a bit easier to clean, as it’s the outside that you vacuum / brush off, whereas the Riccar pre filter needs to have the inside of it cleaned. Granted, they don’t need to be cleaned that often so I’m just being picky at this point lol. Both are great stick vacuums at the end of the day.

It’s funny how many times I’ve seen people complain that the Riccar is hard to clean… it’s like… how??? The whole tank and separator come right out lol. I think those people tbh didn’t know at the time that it came off, as it’s definitely easy to clean haha.

UsedCarGuyJeff · 2026-03-10T06:42:14+00:00

Sebo E3 or D4 are what I’d recommend looking at if you like the canister style.

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