Miele or Dyson

RentDayBlues

Sorry if this has been done before but in the process of getting a new vacuum and as both models are quite expensive looking for some feedback here first.

We're moving into new home and all floors will be engineered wood or tiles (no carpets). I know a floor brush makes most sense in this case but want to have a vacuum for that thorough clean.

Two in mind are:

Miele Black 2200W- S5211 or Dyson DC29 Allergy Cylinder Vacuum. Both are similarly priced and seem to offer what we need but cant decide. Our criteria are:

- Allery: my OH suffers from a lot of allergies so its important that the vacuum does not create more dust. Obviously both have HEPA filters but bagless one has to be emptied allowing dust out but same issue with changing bagged one
- Wooden floors: after spending so much on putting in floors I dont want to end up with a vacuum that cant clean them properly or damages them
- Finally, we do indeed on getting a cat, not one that sheds but there will still be some dirt as a result.

If anyone can offer any reviews and/or advice on either vacuum I'd appreciate it

Wyldwood

I have a Miele S5211 & it's a great vacuum cleaner. The brush gets right into the edges and corners. I have wooden floors every where except stairs & landing & it does a great job on both. No problem with dust when emptying bag as there is a seal that closes over the bag when you pull it out. Highly recommended.

wytch

I would have to recomend the Dyson as a brand, my pensioner mam has a dyson for years, something on it broke from usual wear and tear. She phoned Dyson and explained what was wrong and left it with them. The next day the part she needed (something like the floortool or hose) arrived at her house in dublin. Now that is customer service, they never even asked for a reciept or the like. I will always buy Dyson after that. I have one myself for 4 years works perfect. Meile make great stuff, however Dyson's main products are vacum cleaners.
Hope this helps your decision.

ruben

We switched to a Miele from a Dyson.
The Dyson was rubbish in comparison to the cleaning power of the Miele.
I would vote Miele all the way.

bette

ruben wrote: »

We switched to a Miele from a Dyson.
The Dyson was rubbish in comparison to the cleaning power of the Miele.
I would vote Miele all the way.

That's not a very constructive post. Why is the Dyson rubbish? Did you ever clean the filter? Did parts break? How long did you have the Dyson? Same question for the Miele?

What were you cleaning with each machine.

A few comments might render your vote valid, otherwise your post is waffle.

-Corkie-

bette wrote: »

That's not a very constructive post. Why is the Dyson rubbish? Did you ever clean the filter? Did parts break? How long did you have the Dyson? Same question for the Miele?

What were you cleaning with each machine.

A few comments might render your vote valid, otherwise your post is waffle.

They are pure rubbish. All they have is the name, we had a Dyson and yes all the filters were clean ETC but I bought a new Miele and its a savage Hoover. The suction is unreal.

Solnskaya

Save your money, just buy a Henry. The little Henry is simply put the best small hoover on the market, nothing else can compete, and best of all, they're cheap. (we use them at work, moneys no object, just get the best hoover available, and Henrys the one that gets bought.) BTW, they're made by Nilfisk. One Nilfisk hoover we use was €1500, but it doesn't suck any better than the Henry, it just sucks bigger. Henrys can be got for about €100. Deadly little machines. If you look at what cleaning companies who rely ontheir hoovers use, its almost always a nilfisk, usally a Henry.

Solair

I've used both Miele and Dyson vacuum cleaners and the Miele machines are just way better.

Dyson's designs look cool, and they have all sorts of quirky and innovative designs, but the Miele beats it hands down on pretty much everything.

Noise:
Miele very quiet vs Dyson very noisy.

Suction:
Miele much stronger.

Filtration:
Miele seems better and less fuss.

Tools:
Miele's stuff was vastly better quality and sturdier.

Design:
Miele machine is also very innovative, well built, but just not as flashy looking.

Dyson's designs seem a tad faddish and not as practical as you might think!

If you want to look cool doing the hoovering and your vacuum cleaner is somehow a status symbol (in which case you need to get a life!) get yourself a Dyson.

If you want to actually hoover your floor, in a quiet, no-nonsense way, powerful and reliable way - get a Miele.

Dizzyblonde

Miele for definite.

You see more Dysons down at the electrical recycling centres than other brands so I see that as a bad sign...

bette

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

Miele for definite.

You see more Dysons down at the electrical recycling centres than other brands so I see that as a bad sign...

Good lord! Do you spend your time in recycling centers counting Dyson vacuum cleaners? I have one for over 10 years and it has been through the mill. I use it to catch the dust when I drill concrete. There is no loss of suction since I bought it. The filter is washable and it's bagless. I must get me down to one of those recycling centers and see if I can pick up a piece of the hose that I broke when I let a lump hammer fall on it!

Dizzyblonde

bette wrote: »

Good lord! Do you spend your time in recycling centers counting Dyson vacuum cleaners?

No, and I have no issue with Dyson either - just saying what I see

byte

Solnskaya wrote: »

Save your money, just buy a Henry. The little Henry is simply put the best small hoover on the market, nothing else can compete, and best of all, they're cheap. (we use them at work, moneys no object, just get the best hoover available, and Henrys the one that gets bought.) BTW, they're made by Nilfisk. One Nilfisk hoover we use was €1500, but it doesn't suck any better than the Henry, it just sucks bigger. Henrys can be got for about €100. Deadly little machines. If you look at what cleaning companies who rely ontheir hoovers use, its almost always a nilfisk, usally a Henry.

Made by Nilfisk?

The brand is owned by Numatic, not Nilfisk. Unless they share a similar motor or something, I don't think Numatic or Nilfisk are affiliated, though I stand to be corrected?

That aside, it is a fantastic vacuum cleaner!

bette

Dizzyblonde wrote: »

bette wrote: »

Good lord! Do you spend your time in recycling centers counting Dyson vacuum cleaners?

No, and I have no issue with Dyson either - just saying what I see

How often do you go to the recycling centre? What else do you see there. Let's say I was looking to buy a fridge and I had a Bosch in mind. Should I go to the recycling centre to compare how many Bosch fridges there are compared to other models?

Allowing that stuff wears out at some point one could argue that Dyson produce more vacuum cleaners than any other brand or perhaps the other brands may not be on sale as long as Dyson.

Either way this thread is a nonsense. There are no real facts put up. Comments such as "I changed my Item A for an Item B" are stupid. Item A may be old and worn out so even if Item B is a load of crock it will be better than the worn out Item A. :rolleyes:

Oafley Jones

We had two Dysons at my parents the DC5 and DC11. The DC5 design was actually quite good in terms of usability, but it quickly began to loose power, had the motor replaced and the same thing happened again. It was eventually replaced by the very expensive DC11.. worst vacuum I think that's ever been designed. Seriously terrible machine. Because it's early and I'm still lazy...

http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews-all-72040.html



Won't be buying any more of their stuff. Especially after talking to people in repair centres.. very cheap parts esp. motors is the feedback. We did have a miele for years, but I can't speak for how they are now.