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Miele S5280 Callisto Galaxy Series Canister Vacuum Cleaner
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Our Price: $849.00
List Price: $829.00
Sales Rank: #5454 (lower is better)
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Miele
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Brand: Miele
Color: Black
EAN: 4002514149653
Manufacturer: Miele
Model: S5280
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16
Dimensions (in): 12 x 36 x 28
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Miele S5280 Callisto Galaxy Series Canister Vacuum Cleaner Features
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- Mid-size powerbrush. 217-3
- Deluxe ergonomic handle.
- Sealed System construction with Miele's Active HEPA filter.
- Special sound insulation for particularly quiet operation.
- Warranty: 7-year suction motor; 1-year all non-wearing components.
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Miele S5280 Callisto Galaxy Series Canister Vacuum Cleaner Description
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* Recommended for medium to high pile carpeting and smooth flooring.
* Suction control via rotary dial.
* 1200 watt Miele-made Vortex Motor system. (Seven Year Motor Warranty)
* Sealed system contruction.
* 4.76 Quart IntensiveClean Plus dustbag with flap for dust free removal. (2 Supplied).
* Active HEPA Filter (1 Supplied)
* Electric hose SES 119 with Deluxe Handle
* Stainless Steel telescopic wand.
* Includes three integrated accessories
o Dusting Brush
o Upholstery Nozzle
o Crevise Tool.
* Also Includes:
o Parquet Floor Brush SBB 300-3
o Electric Powerbrush SEB 217-3
* 29.5 foot operating radius.
* Dustbag change indicator.
* Filter Grill.
* Safety Shut-off on overheating.
* Space-saving storage bracket on each side of vacuum.
* Silence insolation.
* 2 Year parts and labor warranty (7 Year warranty on motor)
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Miele S5280 Callisto Galaxy Series Canister Vacuum Cleaner customer reviews:
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Mercedes Benz & BMW of Vacuum Cleaners
Bought this Miele S5280 Callisto Galaxy Vacuum and it is incredible. It has all the German engineering you would expect and performance exceeds all expectations.
Very Good But Expensive 
There are already quite detailed reviews, so I will simply add my pros and cons.
Pros:
1. Excellent build quality. The quality of material and workmanship is high and exceeds that of most other vaccums. Presumably, this will mean durability. Supposedly it will last 10-25 years. That remains to be seen.
2. Good (and adjustable) suction power. Seems to work well with carpets and hard floor.
3. Hygenic sealed design, filtration (HEPA) and bag system.
4. Ingenius, "crush-proof" powered hose system that allows the use of powered brush attachments.
5. Simple yet excellent wheel design that allows smooth movement of the canister itself.
Cons:
1. High price: $850, that is enforced by an exclusive distribution system with dealers. Enough said.
2. Confusing, minimalist manual that does not explain much of anything regarding the machine. The user has to discover some of the functions by trial and error.
3. "Ergonomic" handle, which turns out to be more straining than a conventional straight handle/tube system.
4. Weight. Unlike many other canisters, the overall weight is high. Because the powered tube and brush heads are also on the heavy side, handling suffers.
5. Inconvenient brush head change system. The powered brush head used for carpets and the "parquet floor" brush have to be removed and switched manually. Since there is no onboard compartment for the parquet floor brush, this means dragging along another accessory while vacuuming, then having to bend down and up every time the user changes cleaning surfaces.
Overall, it is a well designed, if expensive, vacuum that functions well and should prove to be very durable. A few ergonomic oddities and a useless manual prevent it from becoming perfect.
Great Sucker
My second Miele vacuum purchase.
My first was a canister which I spent about $500 or so on ten years ago. It was a fantastic vacuum - it would clean without leaving behind a vacuum "odor" like every other vacuum I had had. The motor and suction remained consistent, and the bags were easy to change. It lasted until I accidently pulled it down a flight of stairs and the hose snapped off. It was a model without an electric brush attachment - it just had the non-electric "turbo" brush.
My new Miele - this model - has the electric brush and what a difference it makes. The electric brush works great. The differrence is night and day compared to the old turbo brush on my carpets. Most of my home is wood flooring, but we have a few "persian-like" area carpets and the turbo brush just didn't cut it - even on such short "piling."
That is my simple two cents - if you can afford it, go for a machine such as this with the electric brush if you must vacuum capeting at all. Miele's are generally fantastic all around - little argument there. If you don't have carpeting, go for the cheapest Miele canister you can find. Howvever, if you need clean carpets, you really do need an electric brush and not just a non-electric turbo brush.
amazing vacuum
I bought the Miele Callisto vacuum a few days ago and I've nearly filled the bag. The amount of suction is truly amazing. What I really love is how close the power nozzle gets to the walls and to the furniture. My carpet and the stairs have never been cleaner. The swivel on the parquet brush makes cleaning my hardwoods effortless. I always felt like I was leaving a lot behind when I used my Swiffer. I have two cats, two little boys, and two people with asthma in the family. I can't believe I've lived without a Miele for so long. It's expensive, but well worth it. Really.
Miele's a work horse
My Miele is now 25 years old, used almost daily, and except for the cord not rewinding for the last couple years, it has never broken down. Yes, I did give much thought to spending nearly $500.00 back in the early 80's, but I have never regreted it.
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