Who it’s for

Homes with carpeted stairs, tight rooms and lots of furniture to steer around, and anyone who finds a full-size upright heavy to push. The Felix plugs in, with a 31 ft cord and a 34.5 ft cleaning range.

What stands out

• 180° steering. The handle turns the power head around chair legs and table bases.
• Lift-off handheld. Detach the suction unit and carry it for stairs and upholstery, with variable suction.
• ET-1 power head. 12 in wide, 4 manual brush heights, a 175 watt brush motor for carpet and pet hair. The L-shaped side cleans edges.
• Premium Parquet Brush in the box for wood, tile and laminate.
• Instant-use hose, with a crevice nozzle and dusting brush on board.
• Quiet: SEBO rates it at 68 dBA.

Bags and filters

The Felix takes the Felix/Dart bag (7029AM), .92 gallon, 8 to a box, with a hygiene cap. When the orange “bag full” indicator shows, change the bag; if the bag is empty and filters clean, check for a clog. Change the pre-motor filter (7012AM) every 10 to 20 bags and the exhaust filter about every 15 to 20. The exhaust filter matches the color of your Felix. SEBO bags, filters and parts →

Good to know

Is the Felix cordless? No. It plugs in; the suction unit lifts off and works as a handheld on its cord.

Felix or Dart? Both use the same ET-1 power head, bag and handheld idea. The Felix adds 180° steering and the parquet brush in the box; the Dart costs less.

Warranty? SEBO gives 7 years on the motor and 5 on parts and labor. Bought here and registered with our dealer code: 10 years motor and parts, 7 years labor.

Compare it with

Mostly carpet? The AUTOMATIC X7 Premium sets its own brush height. Same idea for less: the SEBO Dart. All models: SEBO upright vacuums, or our SEBO buying guide.

Try before you buy at all 5 Stark’s stores – steer it around our floor, with our dirt and pet hair. Repairs at every store: SEBO repair.