Old Miele – here’s what replaced it
Guard canisters and the Triflex HX3
Since 1932
Pick your model
Which new Miele replaces mine?
- Complete C3, S8 or S5
- Compact C1 or C2, S4 or S6
- Classic C1 or S2
- Blizzard CX1
- Triflex HX1 or HX2
- Dynamic U1 upright
1 · Your old Miele
2 · Its floor head
Complete C3
Lit power head
Marin, Brilliant
Your newest match
Miele Guard L1 Electro
- SEB 228 power head + auto mode
- LCD screen and Wi-Fi
- HEPA AirClean, bag locks in
Bags: GN to TU. GN won’t fit.
Kit: Want the lit head back? Guard L1 + SEB 236
- Guard L1 (Nordic blue) $1,249
- SEB 236 lit power head $349
Electric power head
Kona, Cat & Dog
Your newest match
Miele Guard L1 Electro
- Same SEB 228 power head
- Auto mode, LCD and Wi-Fi
- HEPA AirClean, bag locks in
Bags: GN to TU. GN won’t fit.
Kit: Same SEB 228 head. No kit needed.
Turbo or floor brush
Calima, Alize
Your newest match
Miele Guard M1
- Same size body as a C3
- Quiet: 74 dB, one Mode button
- Bag locks in place
Bags: GN to CO, same 4.5 L.
Kit: Make it like your Calima
- TurboTeQ STB 305-3 $149
- Parquet Twister XL $119
Compact C1 or C2
Compact C1
Turbo or floor brush
Your newest match
Miele Guard M1 Cat & Dog
- Bag 4.5 L, was 3.5 L
- Cord 24 ft, was 18 ft
- TurboTeQ brush, 73 dB
Bags: FJM to CO. FJM won’t fit.
Kit: TurboTeQ brush included.
Compact C2 Electro+
Electric power head
Your newest match
Miele Guard L1 Electro
- Same SEB 228 power head
- Reach 36 ft, was 32 ft
- Auto mode, LCD and Wi-Fi
Bags: FJM to TU, same 3.5 L.
Kit: Same SEB 228 head. No kit needed.
Classic C1
Air or turbo head
Olympus, Limited Edition
Your newest match
Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction
- Still made, same six-step dial
- AllTeQ floor head
- Light: 12 lb
Bags: GN stays GN.
Kit: Make it a Turbo Team again
- TurboTeQ STB 305-3 $149
Electric power head
Titan, HomeCare
Your newest match
Miele Classic C1 Cat & Dog
- SEB 228 power head
- Active AirClean for pet smells
- Same six-step dial
Bags: GN stays GN.
Kit: Power head included.
Blizzard CX1 (still made)
TurboTeam or PureSuction
Air-driven head
Your newest match
Miele Boost CX1
- A pound lighter: 18 lb
- Smaller to store
- Cat & Dog adds HEPA AirClean
Bags: Still bagless: 1 L bin.
Cat & Dog
Electric power head
Your newest match
Miele Guard L1 Electro
- Keeps an electric power head
- Self-sealing bags, no bin
- Auto mode, HEPA AirClean
Bags: Bin to TU bags.
Kit: Same SEB 228 head. No kit needed.
Triflex HX1 or HX2 (HX2 still made)
Your newest match
Miele Triflex HX3
- 70 min a charge, was 60
- 74 dB (HX2 77, HX1 80)
- Display, Boost, HEPA filter
Bags: Still bagless: 0.5 L bin.
Dynamic U1 upright
Your newest match
Miele Guard L1 Electro
- No Miele upright in the US now
- Electric power head, canister
- Or go cordless: Triflex HX3
Bags: U to TU. U bags in stock.
S-series
S8
Lit SEB 236 head
Your newest match
Miele Guard L1 Electro
- SEB 228 power head + auto mode
- LCD screen and Wi-Fi
- HEPA AirClean, bag locks in
Bags: GN to TU.
Kit: Want the lit head back? Guard L1 + SEB 236
- Guard L1 (Nordic blue) $1,249
- SEB 236 lit power head $349
S5
SEB 228 head
Your newest match
Miele Guard L1 Electro
- Same SEB 228 power head
- Auto mode, LCD and Wi-Fi
- HEPA AirClean, bag locks in
Bags: GN to TU.
Kit: Same SEB 228 head. No kit needed.
S4 or S6
FJM bag
Your newest match
Miele Guard M1
- Bag 4.5 L, was 3.5 L
- 24 ft cord, 36 ft reach
- Quiet: 74 dB
Bags: FJM to CO.
S2
Now the Classic C1
Your newest match
Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction
- The S2 became the Classic C1
- AllTeQ floor head
- Light: 12 lb
Bags: GN stays GN.
Kit: Add a turbo brush
- TurboTeQ STB 305-3 $149
Every model side by side: see the full chart ↓
Shop the new Mieles
Why it’s our #1
- #1 Miele in our storeOur top-selling Miele of 2026
- Light and easy to pull15 lb canister, 36 ft reach
- 5-year warrantyDealer-only Miele model
- light
- 15lb
- reach
- 36ft
- quiet
- 74dB
Miele Guard L1 Electro
$1,499
Try it at all 5 stores →Miele Triflex HX3
Miele Boost CX1
$589
- See all Miele →Every model, color and price in our shop
“I didn’t think anything could be better than my old Royal of 20 good years but the technology and craftsmanship of the Miele brand is amazing.”
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The new line
What’s new in Miele’s 2026 lineup?
Two Guards replaced the C3 in 2025. The HX3 came in 2026.
Guard M1 · everyday canister
C3-size body, 74 dB, 4.5 L bag. From $499.
Guard L1 Electro · top canister
Electric head, auto mode, Wi-Fi. Dealer-only.
Triflex HX3 · cordless
70 minutes, 74 dB, 8 lb. Aqua model mops.
Classic C1 & Boost CX1 · still here
Lightest bagged canister, and the bagless one.
What’s better
What’s improved over older Mieles?
80 → 74dB
Quieter
Triflex HX1 to HX3
60 → 70min
Longer run
Triflex HX2 to HX3
18 → 24ft
Longer cord
Compact C1 to Guard
3.5 → 4.5L
Bigger bag
Compact C1 to Guard M1
Dial → Auto
Smarter
Auto suction on the L1 Electro
−1lb
Lighter
Guard L1 vs a C3
The new Mieles, one by one
Show what each new Miele replaces
What each one replaces and why it’s worth a look
Guard L1 Electro Dealer-only
For owners of: C3 Marin, Brilliant, Kona, Cat & Dog, Compact C2, S5, S8
- SEB 228 electric power head for carpet
- Auto mode, LCD screen and Wi-Fi
- HEPA AirClean filter, 75 dB, 5-year warranty
Bag: TU 3.5 L · 17 lb · 36 ft reach
Guard M1 #1 Miele seller
For owners of: C3 Calima, Alize, Compact C1, S4, S6
- C3-size body, 15 lb, one Mode button
- 74 dB; Cat & Dog 73 dB with a TurboTeQ brush
- Terra red is dealer-only, 5-year warranty
Bag: CO 4.5 L · 24 ft cord
Classic C1
For owners of: older Classic C1s and the S2
- Still made, still light: 12–13 lb
- Cat & Dog adds the SEB 228 power head
- Six-step dial, same as yours
Bag: GN, no change · 18 ft cord
Boost CX1
For owners of: Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam, PureSuction
- Bagless and compact, 18 lb
- Cat & Dog: turbo brush and HEPA AirClean
- Air-driven heads only, 78 dB
No bags · 1 L bin
Triflex HX3 New Sept 2026
For owners of: Triflex HX1 and HX2
- Up to 70 minutes on one battery
- Quieter: 74 dB, HEPA filter
- Aqua model mops hard floors
No bags · 8 lb · swappable battery
Duoflex HX1
For owners of: a Triflex HX1 used for quick pickups
- Lightest Miele stick at 7 lb
- Up to 55 minutes, 79 dB
- Clicks from stick to handheld
No bags · 0.3 L bin
Bag changes
Why are the new Miele bags better?
They lock in, so they can’t slip and leak dust.
Older bags
Slide into the holder
Guard bags
Click and lock · self-sealing
GN
CO
FJM
TU
Upgrade or repair
Is it worth upgrading or repairing my old Miele?
Still cleaning well? Keep it – we fix them.
Repair it
Hose, cord, switch or head. From $49.95 + parts, free estimate.
Upgrade it
For auto mode, less noise, less weight or cordless.
Who fixes it
The largest authorized Miele service center in the US. Miele repair
Try before you buy
Bring your old Miele – run the new one on our dirt and pet hair.
Old one in hand · New one on the floor · Price match
The full chart
Every old Miele and its newest match
See the full model chart
Complete C3 & S8 · GN bag
| Your Miele | Newest match | What’s better | Bags | Make it like your old one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complete C3 Marin or BrilliantOr an S8 – lit SEB 236 power head | Guard L1 ElectroDealer-only | Auto mode, LCD screen and Wi-Fi. HEPA AirClean. The bag locks in place. | GN → TU3.5 L, a bit smaller | Guard L1 + SEB 236Lit head, like yours |
| Complete C3 Kona or Cat & DogOr an S5 – SEB 228 power head | Guard L1 ElectroSame SEB 228 head | The power head you know, plus auto mode and a display. Same 24 ft cord. | GN → TU | Not neededSame SEB 228 head |
| Complete C3 Calima or AlizeTurbo brush or floor brush | Guard M1Pets: M1 Cat & Dog | Same size body – Miele calls it the C3’s next life. 74 dB, one Mode button. | GN → COSame 4.5 L size | TurboTeQ $149 Parquet Twister XL $119Turbo + parquet, like a Calima |
Compact C1, C2, S4 & S6 · FJM bag
| Your Miele | Newest match | What’s better | Bags | Make it like your old one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact C1Or an S4 or S6 | Guard M1 Cat & DogOr the plain Guard M1 | Bigger bag (4.5 L, was 3.5). Cord 24 ft, was 18. Reach 36 ft, was 29. | FJM → CO | IncludedTurboTeQ comes with it |
| Compact C2 Electro+SEB 228 power head | Guard L1 Electro | Same head. Reach 36 ft, was 32. Auto mode and a display. | FJM → TUSame 3.5 L size | Not neededSame SEB 228 head |
Classic C1 & S2 · GN bag
| Your Miele | Newest match | What’s better | Bags | Make it like your old one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older Classic C1Olympus, Limited Edition, S2 | Classic C1 Pure SuctionOr the C1 Turbo Team | Still made, so little changes. Today’s AllTeQ floor head or a turbo brush. | GN no change | TurboTeQ $149Like a C1 Turbo Team |
| Classic C1 Titan or HomeCareElectric power head | Classic C1 Cat & Dog | SEB 228 power head, plus an Active AirClean filter for pet smells. | GN no change | IncludedPower head comes with it |
Blizzard CX1 · bagless · still made
| Your Miele | Newest match | What’s better | Bags | Make it like your old one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard CX1 TurboTeam or PureSuction | Boost CX1Pets: Boost Cat & Dog | A pound lighter at 18 lb, smaller to store. Miele rates it 78 dB. | No bagsBin 1 L, was 2 L | – |
| Blizzard CX1 Cat & DogSEB 228 power head | Guard L1 ElectroOr the Classic C1 Cat & Dog | Keeps an electric head – no Boost has one. Self-sealing bags instead of a bin. | Bin → TU or GN | Not neededSame SEB 228 head |
Triflex cordless · no bags
| Your Miele | Newest match | What’s better | Bags | Make it like your old one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triflex HX1Pro, Cat & Dog | Triflex HX3 | 70 min a charge, was 60. 74 dB, was 80. HEPA filter. A display and Boost. | 0.5 L bin both | – |
| Triflex HX2Flash, Cat & Dog, Pro – still made | Triflex HX3Mop too: HX3 Aqua | 70 min, was 60. 74 dB, was 77. A display and Boost. Optional wet mop head. | 0.5 L bin both | – |
Miele upright vacuums: Dynamic U1 · U bag
| Your Miele | Newest match | What’s better | Bags | Make it like your old one |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic U1Cat & Dog, HomeCare, Twist, S7 | Guard L1 ElectroOr the Triflex HX3 | Miele sells no upright in the US now. Get the electric head in a canister, or go cordless. | U → TUU bags still in stock | – |
Our picks, by floor head and bag. Kits = verified fits only. Figures are Miele’s. Compare today’s canister, bagless and cordless Mieles. All Miele vacuums →
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★★★★★
“I didn’t think anything could be better than my old Royal of 20 good years but the technology and craftsmanship of the Miele brand is amazing. There aren’t any corners I can’t get to or places, like beds I can’t clean under. Best of all, it’s amazingly quiet and has an automatic retractable cord…no more winding and finding a way to tuck the plug end under!”
Karen D. · Google review
★★★★☆
“My wife and I stopped in to get some vacuum bags and walked out with a new Miele vacuum! The clerk was helpful and so was another customer who raved about the Miele vacuums.”
Don S. · Google review
★★★★★
“I came here to see if I could get my Miele motorized canister vacuum head repaired. There were two sales associates working the floor and they were seamlessly playing zone defense with 5 customers in there asking questions and with the phone ringing off the hook. Oh, and their computer system was down for their registers! Despite it all, the associate that worked with me was able to diagnose and fix my issue in under 10 minutes and remained cool, calm and collected the entire time.”
Jasmyn M. · Yelp review
★★★★★
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Good to know
Old Miele and bag questions
Miele points C3 owners to the Guard L1. The Guard M1 has the same size body. Lit or electric heads match the L1 Electro, turbo brushes the M1.
No. The Guard M1 takes CO bags and the Guard L1 takes TU bags. GN and FJM bags don’t fit any Guard. Which Miele bag fits →
Often, yes. A TurboTeQ turbo brush fits the Guard M1 and Classic C1. The lit SEB 236 head fits the Guard L1 in Nordic blue.
Yes. HyClean Pure is the newer version. A GN is still a GN and an FJM is still an FJM. Only the letters on the plate matter.
Yes. GN, FJM and U bags are in stock at all five stores, with CO and TU for the Guards. Miele bags
Yes. We’re an authorized Miele service center. Walk in for a free estimate while you wait. Miele repair
Ask us first. Dealer charts list the SF-HA50 for the C3 and the Guards, but Miele hasn’t confirmed it for us. Bring the old filter in and we’ll check.
At any of our five stores: Portland (NE Grand Ave), Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA and Bend. Bring your old one along. Find your store
Old Miele, new model: quick facts
Show the quick facts
| Complete C3 | Replaced by the Guard L1. The Guard M1 has the same size body. |
|---|---|
| Compact C1 | Guard M1: bigger bag, longer cord. |
| Classic C1 | Still made. Same GN bag. |
| Triflex HX1, HX2 | Triflex HX3: 70 minutes, 74 dB. The HX2 is still made. |
| New bags | Guard M1 = CO, Guard L1 = TU. GN and FJM don’t fit. |
| Old bags | GN, FJM and U in stock at all 5 stores. |
| Compare | Bring your old Miele to any store, no appointment. |
| Where | Our 5 stores: Grand Ave Portland, Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA and Bend. |
| Updated | October 2026 |
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