Miele Complete C3 Kona Powerline Vacuum Cleaner for Heavy Duty Carpets, in Obsidian Black

We have an old Miele C2 Velvet vacuum that we purchased 15 to 20 years ago that we love and still use however when we moved into a two story house with a semi finished basement and mostly wood floors we decided to add the Miele C3 Calima to avoid having to drag one vacuum to all three levels. We love how lite and easy Calima is to use, how well it vacuums and how quiet it is. We added the larger parquet twister, cutting vacuuming time noticeably. However while the Colima’s turbo brush attachment worked acceptably on the living room’s medium pile rug under most circumstances, we noticed that after our kids visited with their dogs that the turbo brush wasn’t very effective at completely removing the dog hair. Both dogs drop short hairs in abundance. After using the turbo brush the carpet would look clean but after a few days we would notice more hair reappearing requiring another vacuuming of the carpet. Since we were still lugging a vacuum to the basement we decided to add one more vacuum with a power brush to see if it would remove the dog hair more thoroughly. So we purchased the Miele C3 Kona. One thing I noticed immediately is the hose and extension tube are heavier than either of the older vacs even when using non powered attachments. Most likely the additional weight is due to the more robust design needed to supply power to the power brush. Understandable but I wasn’t expecting it. So I need to adjust my expectations accordingly. Setting my laziness generated complaint aside, does the Kona power brush remove the short dog hair more effectively? After each of the last two dog visits I used the Kona power head on the carpet and we noticed that no dog hair reappeared on the carpet in the following days. Our socks also do not have dog hair on them after walking on the cleaned carpet in stocking feet. Hopefully the two newer Mieles Hold up like the first one has. I am still amazed that after all this time that old C2 can still retract the power cord when you step on the button. In addition after using the Kona a few more times I have adjusted to the additional weight of the hose and extension tube and no longer think about it.

I am a huge fan of Miele products and the C3 Kona vacuum cleaner is no exception. This is a high-end, powerful vacuum that is built to last. The suction power is impressive and it does a great job of picking up dirt and debris from all surfaces, including carpets and hardwood floors. The adjustable settings make it easy to switch between cleaning tasks and the attachments are well-designed and easy to use.For those of you debating between the models offered in the C3 line - Marin vs Calima vs Cat & Dog vs Kona - I chose Kona as I mainly use clean hardwood floors, have a small dog (different shedding than a larger long-haired dog), and care primarily about the HEPA filter function.Some features to highlight:- HEPA Filter: My favorite feature of the C3 Kona is its HEPA filter, which does an excellent job of trapping allergens and other microscopic particles. You can immediately tell when you’re using it that the hot air coming out of the vacuum is clean filtered air. It doesn’t have that “vacuum exhaust” smell that conventional vacuums have while cleaning. This is a great feature for anyone with family members who have allergies or asthma. I used to vacuum only when my household allergy sufferers were out of the house; now I can vacuum anytime, even when they’re in the house. It also has a unique AirClean sealed system that captures over 99.9% of all lung-damaging particles. Great news for all of us who have spent more time at home in the past few years and care about indoor air quality.- Suction Power: Thanks to the powerful 1200-watt Vortex Motor, there’s a visible difference between my previous vacuums (Dyson V8 Handheld, Dyson Animal ball, Shark upright) in picking up dust. The vacuum head gently slides over the floor and swiftly captures all particles big or small in one swipe. No more going over the same spot. It’s amazing. It also has a 6-stage variable speed control, which allows you to adjust the suction power to suit the task at hand.- Low Sound: Another huge plus is the quieter sound level. My baby napping in the next door room doesn’t awaken to my vacuuming.- Built-in Storage: This was a big question for us prior to purchase. Do we pay the extra $$ for a built-in storage for heads? Is it really worth it? The answer is yes. Such a game-changer to quickly change between your vacuum heads as you’re cleaning around the house. Fewer skipped over areas (think ledges that need the thin nozzle, or sofas that need the upholstery attachment) and no lost parts.- Maneuverability: The body is lightweight and moves around so smoothly on all types of surfaces including hardwood, tiled flooring, rugs, etc. There’s a bumper on the exterior that prevents from denting your furniture if you do bump into them. The telescopic wand is the best I’ve seen among other highest-end vacuum brands. I am no longer straining after 30 minutes of cleaning.- Maintenance: Super easy maintenance with simple, straightforward instructions for cleaning and replacing filters. After discovering how hygienic Miele’s dust bags are, I can’t go back to other “bag-less” vacuums. Those are nice for the first two uses and then you realize you constantly have a vacuum that’s spilling dust back into your house every time you move it.Overall, I highly recommend the Miele C3 Kona vacuum cleaner to anyone in the market for a high-quality, powerful and durable vacuum. It is a bit on the pricey side, but it is well worth the investment in my opinion.

I've had one of these for the last few years and it's been with me through renovations and pets. I like how quiet it is too.