Which Miele is right for me
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Which Miele is right for you?
Short answer: the best Miele vacuum for most homes is the Guard M1. Guard L1 Electro for carpet and pets. Triflex HX3 for cordless. All Miele vacuums →
Floors
Your match: depends on the carpet
Hard floors and rugs, or carpet?
Floors and rugs: a Guard M1. Lots of carpet: a Guard L1 with an electric power head.
- Guard M1: 15 lb, our #1 Miele seller
- Guard L1 Electro: motor-driven brush for carpet
Run both on our carpet and floors.Find your store →
Pets
Your match: an electric brush for fur
Fur in the carpet needs a spinning brush
Carpet: Guard L1 Electro. Mostly floors: Guard M1 Cat & Dog.
- M1 Cat & Dog: turbo brush + Active AirClean
- L1 Electro: electric head + HEPA AirClean
Watch it pull our pet hair out first.Find your store →
Allergies
Your match: HEPA filter + sealed bag
Keep the dust in the vacuum
A bag holds the dust – toss it and it’s gone. No bags? The Triflex HX3. Miele HEPA vacuums →
- Guard L1 Electro: HEPA AirClean filter
- Triflex HX3: HEPA filter
Ask us which filter fits your home.Find your store →
Stairs
Your match: a light canister
The body rests on the step
You hold just the wand. For quick touch-ups, an 8 lb Triflex.
- Guard M1: 15 lb, 36 ft cleaning reach
- Triflex HX3: 8 lb, no cord
Feel the weight in your hand first.Find your store →
Budget
Your match: the most years per dollar
A 5-year warranty from $499
The Guard M1 Terra Red is dealer-only, with a 5-year Miele warranty. Lowest price: Classic C1.
- Guard M1 Terra Red: 5-year warranty, dealer-only
- Classic C1 Pure Suction: a Miele from $399
Price match on the identical new Miele. Exclusions apply.Find your store →
Miele vacuum comparison: every model side by side
Floorhead, weight, noise, warranty – then price
| Model | Floorhead | Weight | Noise | Warranty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guard M1 – bagged canister | |||||
| Guard M1 Terra redDealer-only · #1 seller | Air | 15 lb | 74 dB | 5 yr | $499 |
| Guard M1 + TurboTeQDealer-only bundle | Air turbo | 15 lb | 74 dB | 5 yr | $649 |
| Guard M1 Cat & Dog | Air turbo | 15 lb | 73 dB | 3 yr | $649 |
| Guard L1 – bagged canister | |||||
| Guard L1 AllFloor | Air | 15 lb | 75 dB | 3 yr | $849 |
| Guard L1 Cat & Dog | Air turbo | 15 lb | 75 dB | 3 yr | $899 |
| Guard L1 | Electric | 17 lb | 75 dB | 3 yr | $1,249 |
| Guard L1 ElectroDealer-only | Electric | 17 lb | 75 dB | 5 yr | $1,499 |
| Classic C1 – bagged canister | |||||
| Classic C1 Pure Suction | Air | 12 lb | n/a | 1 yr | $399 |
| Classic C1 CentennialDealer-only · Mango red | Electric | 17 lb | n/a | 5 yr | $699 |
| Classic C1 Cat & Dog | Electric | 21 lb | n/a | 1 yr | $829 |
| Cordless sticks | |||||
| Triflex HX3 | Electric | 8 lb | 74 dB | 2 yr | $849 |
| Triflex HX3 AquaAdds a wet mop head | Electric | 8 lb | 74 dB | 2 yr | $1,049 |
| Duoflex HX1 | Electric | 7 lb | 79 dB | 2 yr | $649 |
| Bagless canister | |||||
| Boost CX1 | Air | 18 lb | 78 dB | 3 yr | $589 |
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Electric = a motor spins the brush, best for carpet. Air = suction does the work. Noise = Miele’s own figures.
Dealer-only Mieles get a 5-year warranty. Compare them in store →
Today’s Miele lineup
Our #1 Miele first – try any in store
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 Guard M1 Terra Red + TurboTeQ Bundle
Miele Triflex HX3
Miele Classic C1 Centennial Edition
Miele Guard M1 Cat & Dog
Miele Guard L1 Cat & Dog
Miele Guard L1 AllFloor
Miele Guard L1
$1,249
Try it at all 5 stores →Miele Classic C1 Cat & Dog
Miele Classic C1 Pure Suction
Miele Triflex HX3 Aqua
$1,049
Try it at all 5 stores →Miele Duoflex HX1 – Nordic Blue
Miele Boost CX1
$589
- See all Miele →Every model, color and price in our shop
Had a C3? Here’s the closest Miele now
Show the closest current Miele for an old C3
Miele replaced the Complete C3 with the Guard L1
| Your old Miele | Closest now |
|---|---|
| Complete C3 with an electric headKona, Marin, Brilliant, Cat & Dog | Guard L1 ElectroSame SEB 228 / electric head |
| Complete C3 with a turbo or floor brushCalima and others | Guard M1Same size body as the C3 |
| Triflex HX1Cordless | Triflex HX3Up to 70 minutes a charge |
Every old Miele matched, what’s better and the new bags: Old Miele, new model →
Keeping your C3? GN bags are in stock at all 5 stores, and we repair every Miele. Miele repair
Bring it in – compare it with the new one. Find your store →
Try before you buy
Run a Guard through our dirt and pet hair – not your floors.
Price match · 30-day returns, no receipt needed · We fix what we sell
“I’ve wanted a Miele canister vacuum for at least 10 years. It was so great to get a personalized i store demonstration so that I knew I was purchasing the right option.”
★★★★★ Jen P. · Google review
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 buying questions
For most homes, the Guard M1, our #1 Miele seller. For carpet and pets, the Guard L1 Electro. For cordless, the Triflex HX3. Compare them on our Miele canister and cordless stick pages.
The Guard L1 and L1 Electro have an electric power head for carpet. The Guard M1 doesn’t, and it holds a bigger 4.5 L bag.
Guard L1, Guard L1 Electro, Classic C1 Cat & Dog and the Centennial. Triflex and Duoflex sticks have powered brushes. The Guard M1 does not.
Guard M1 Terra red (and its TurboTeQ bundle), Guard L1 Electro and the Centennial in Mango red. Each has a 5-year Miele warranty.
Stark’s has five: Portland (NE Grand Ave), Montavilla (SE Stark St), Beaverton, Vancouver WA and Bend. Walk in, no appointment. Find your store
Yes. Run any Miele through our dirt and pet hair at all five stores. No mess at home.
By Miele’s own figures, the Guard M1 Cat & Dog at 73 dB, then the Guard M1 and Triflex HX3 at 74 dB.
Yes. Miele replaced it with the Guard L1. We still stock GN bags for the C3, and we repair it. Miele repair
The Triflex HX3 Aqua does. It adds Miele’s AquaTwister wet head for hard floors.
Most Mieles use sealed HyClean bags (which Miele bag fits). Bagless: the Blizzard CX1 and Boost CX1.
Which Miele to buy: quick facts
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| Best for most homes | Guard M1, our #1 Miele seller. |
|---|---|
| Carpet and pets | Guard L1 Electro, with an electric power head. |
| Cordless | Triflex HX3, 8 lb. The Aqua adds a wet mop head. |
| Electric head | Guard L1 and L1 Electro yes. Guard M1 no. |
| Dealer-only | Guard M1 Terra red (+ TurboTeQ bundle), Guard L1 Electro, Centennial. |
| Warranty | Miele, parts and labor: 5 years on dealer-only models; Guard, Boost and Blizzard 3; Triflex and Duoflex 2; Classic C1 1. |
| Prices | $399 (Classic C1) to $1,499 (Guard L1 Electro). Price match. |
| Replaced the C3 | The Guard L1. GN bags for old C3s in stock. |
| Try it | All 5 stores, no appointment. |
| Where | Portland (NE Grand Ave), Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA, Bend. |
| Hours | Mon–Sat 9–5, Sun 10–5 (Bend Sun 12–5). |
| Updated | October 2026 |
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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