Miele Complete C3 (Brilliant) Canister Vacuum | Review 2024

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The Miele Complete C3 Brilliant is Miele’s best top-of-the-line premium multi floor canister vacuum with 2 floor tools. The C3 Series features a 12-stage sealed air system so no dust escapes. It is lightweight, the canister weighing only 12 lbs. Miele vacuums are extremely quiet compared to other canisters (they are sound insulated) and are German engineered to last.

The included HEPA Filter outputs air cleaner than the air it takes in. This keeps the dust and dirt in the bag and out of the air you breathe. Great for allergy sufferers. A rotary dial adjusts the suction power to your needs, and even has a quiet setting. You can rewind the retractable cord automatically by stepping on a switch on the back of the canister. The carrying handle makes it easy to carry the vacuum up and down the stairs. Crush proof hose adds durability. The telescoping wands are made of stainless steel, made for long-term usage. The 3 hose tools have onboard storage.

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Miele Brilliant Tools Include: crevice nozzle, dusting brush and upholstery tool. Also included with the Miele Brilliant is the SEB236 Powerbrush which is an electrically-driven carpet tool suitable for low to high pile carpeting, soft carpets, and smooth flooring. The tool has a wide brush roll and LED lights for visibility. Deluxe handle with electrobrush controls to control 6 levels of suction. The included floor tool Parquet Twister has soft, natural bristles to glide over smooth floor surfaces, especially delicate, polished hardwood floors, without damaging them. It can rotate 180-degrees to clean around obstacles like tables or chair legs.

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Miele’s Sealed 12-Stage Air Clean System, is an air-tight sealed system that retains 99.99% of particles at 0.3 micron. It consists of an Air Clean FilterBag and a HEPA Certified Filter, perfect for those with allergies. The Complete C3 Brilliant has a total reach of 36 feet so you can vacuum longer without switching outlets. The Miele UniQ uses Self Sealing Dust Bags with a generous 4.76 quart capacity. The Miele Type GN bags have a 9-stage filtration system and self-locking Auto-Seal collar so dirt stays in the bag and does not leak out. The Bag Full indicator, lets you know when to change the dust bag. The Miele Brilliant is tested to last 20 years and includes a 10 Year Motor Warranty. A Miele canister will outlast many cheaper models, even though the Miele is more expensive initially.

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Vacuum Total Reach: 36 feet.
Vacuum Warranty: 10-year motor and case warranty. 5-year limited warranty vacuum parts and labor.
Complete C3 Brilliant Special Features: Underbody lights & illuminated Parking System (lights remain lit for 30 seconds to put vacuum in dark closet), 3D Velvet Bumper to protect your furniture. The Brilliant is the only canister with illuminated handle controls for most functions. An Auto feature will automatically adjust suction as you move over different floors.
Vacuum Weight: 12 lbs.
Model Number: SGPE030 (older model was S8990 UniQ).

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Smart-Review Commentary: The Miele Complete C3 Brilliant is Miele’s top-of-the-line canister vacuum, and comes with 2 floor tools and has a sealed filter system. One tool is electrically operated (powered brushroll) for deep cleaning floors and carpets (all carpet types), and the other is for hardwood floors/tile/hard floors. The sealed system with 12 stage filtration and HEPA filter prevents any dust/dirt from escaping from the vacuum. The HEPA filter and Air Clean dust bags used on this vacuum are ideal for those sensitive to dust or have asthma. The Brilliant has a powerful 1200 watt vortex motor. The bags have a large 4.76 quart capacity, so you won’t have to change them as frequently. The self sealing bags are designed so that you won’t have to be exposed to the dirt, just throw the bag away in the trash. The C3 canister Series has special sound insulation and silent motor feature, so this vacuum is even quieter. Rubber wheels won’t mar or scratch hardwood floors. The Brilliant has lights on the electric powered brush head, and illuminated underbody lights, as well as a parking system to light your way in your closet.

The Miele Brilliant has received the Good Housekeeping seal of approval. Its telescoping wand is made of stainless steel (cheaper vacs are made of aluminum). The durability of this vacuum is excellent, as all Miele vacuums are tested to last 20 years. Its telescoping wand and hose gives you a long reach to clean stairs, walls, drapes, and ceilings. Miele vacuums are known for keeping the air cleaner than other brands of vacuums. The Brilliant Canister is also recommended by carpet manufacturers for vacuuming soft carpets such Mohawk’s SmartStrand silk, Caress®, Karastan, and Soft Spring. This model has received extremely high marks from professional reviews as well as outstanding reviews by consumers. The Brilliant has a 10 year warranty (the longest of any vacuum we cover). This model is a Smart-Review top pick for Canister vacuums ideal for hardwood floors, bare and tile floors, and all carpet types.

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