Miele canister vacuums you can try before you buy.
Guard, Classic C1 and more.
Portland | Beaverton | Vancouver | Bend | Montavilla
Since 1932
Which Miele canister vacuum is right for you?
Short answer: most homes, the Guard M1 – our #1 Miele seller. Lots of carpet or pets, a Guard L1 with an electric power head. Lowest price, the Classic C1, from $399.
Guard M1: the everyday bagged canister
- 15 lb, 36 ft cleaning reach, cord rewind
- AllTeQ floorhead for carpet and hard floors
- HyClean CO bag, 4.5 L, AirClean filter
- 74 dB, 4 power settings on one button
- Terra Red is dealer-only: Miele’s 5-year warranty, $499
Cat & Dog adds a turbo brush and an odor filter. Parquet XL adds an extra-wide brush for big hard-floor rooms.
Guard L1: an electric power head for carpet
- SEB 228 electric power head, electric telescopic wand
- HyClean Pure TU bag, 3.5 L
- 36 ft reach, lifetime motor protection filter
- Guard L1 Electro: Automatic mode, color touch display, HEPA AirClean filter
- L1 Electro is dealer-only, with Miele’s 5-year warranty
Also a Guard L1 Cat & Dog with a turbo brush, and a Guard L1 AllFloor with one brush for carpet and hardwood.
Classic C1: Miele’s lowest-priced canister
- Pure Suction, $399: combination floorhead and on-board tools
- Turbo Team, $499: air-driven turbo brush for rugs and pet hair
- Cat & Dog, $829: electric brush for carpet, odor filter
- GN bags. Miele’s 1-year warranty; HomeCare models get 5 years
Run all three on our carpet and floors. Find your store →
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Every Guard and Classic C1 we carry – try any in store
Miele Guard M1
Miele Guard M1
Miele Guard M1 Cat & Dog
Miele Guard M1 Parquet XL
$599
Miele Guard M1 Terra Red + TurboTeQ Bundle
Miele Guard L1
Miele Guard L1 Electro
$1,499
Try it at all 5 stores →Miele Guard L1
$1,249
Try it at all 5 stores →Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog
Miele Guard L1 AllFloor
Miele Classic C1
Miele canisters side by side
| Model | Floor head | Bag | Filter | Miele warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guard M1 | AllTeQ | CO, 4.5 L | AirClean | 5 years | $499 |
| Guard L1 | SEB 228 electric | TU, 3.5 L | Hygiene AirClean | 3 years | $1,249 |
| Guard L1 Electro | SEB 228 electric, Automatic mode | TU, 3.5 L | HEPA AirClean | 5 years | $1,499 |
| Classic C1 Pure Suction | Combination floorhead | GN | – | 1 year | $399 |
| Classic C1 Cat & Dog | Electric brush | GN | Active AirClean | 1 year | $829 |
Want a cordless or bagless Miele instead? Compare every model in the Miele buying guide →
Bags and filters for Miele canisters
- Guard M1: HyClean CO bags
- Guard L1 and L1 Electro: HyClean TU bags
- Classic C1: GN bags
Guard bags click and lock in place, so they can’t slip and leak dust. Most Miele bag boxes come with fresh filters. A HEPA AirClean filter gets changed once a year.
All in stock at every store. Miele bags and filters →
When you buy your vacuum here, join the Vacuum Care Club: 4 repairs that never expire, 10% off bags, filters and accessories, and a free carpet cleaner rental every year. See the Care Club →
Good to know
Miele canister vacuum questions
Guard M1 and Guard L1: 36 ft from the outlet, with a cord that rewinds. Classic C1 Cat & Dog: 29.5 ft.
The Guard L1 and Guard L1 Electro (SEB 228), and the Classic C1 Cat & Dog. The Cat & Dog Guards and the C1 Turbo Team use an air-driven turbo brush.
For big hard-floor rooms, the Guard M1 Parquet XL with its extra-wide brush. Mixed floors and rugs: the Guard L1 AllFloor, one brush for both.
No. The Guard M1 takes CO bags and the Guard L1 takes TU. GN bags still fit the Classic C1, and we stock both.
You carry only the wand, so stairs, drapes and under-bed cleaning are easier. Miele sells no upright in the US now, so its canisters are the full-size choice.
Yes. Try before you buy at all 5 stores: run it on our carpet and floors, with our dirt, not yours. Find your store
Miele canister vacuums at Stark’s: quick facts
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| What | Miele bagged canister vacuums: Guard M1, Guard L1 and Classic C1. |
|---|---|
| Most popular | Guard M1, our #1 Miele seller. |
| Prices | From $399 (Classic C1 Pure Suction) to $1,499 (Guard L1 Electro). |
| Dealer-only | Guard M1 Terra Red and Guard L1 Electro, with Miele’s 5-year warranty. |
| Bags | Guard M1: CO. Guard L1: TU. Classic C1: GN. All in stock. |
| Bagless instead? | Boost CX1 and Blizzard CX1. |
| Try it | All 5 stores, no appointment: Portland, Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA and Bend. |
| Service | Miele repair at every store. 90-day warranty on our repairs. |
| Updated | October 2026 |
Areas We Serve
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Vacuum Repair and Sales, Portland to Bend.
Portland (NE Grand) Portland · Lake Oswego · Milwaukie · Oak Grove · St. Helens
Montavilla Gresham · Oregon City · West Linn · Happy Valley · Clackamas
Beaverton Beaverton · Hillsboro · Tigard · Aloha · McMinnville
Vancouver, WA Vancouver · Camas · Battle Ground · Washougal · Ridgefield
Bend Bend · Redmond · Prineville · Sisters · La Pine