Red Miele canister vacuum on display at Stark's

Walk in · try them first

Canister vacuums you can try before you buy.
Miele, SEBO and more.

Portland | Beaverton | Vancouver | Bend | Montavilla

Our #1 seller is a canister – the SEBO E3

  1. Try before you buy
  2. 30-day returns, no receipt needed
  3. We fix what we sell
  4. Price match

Light in your hand – long on reach

The motor rolls behind. You just steer a wand.

37ft

Reach from one outlet

Fewer plug changes, room to room

62dB

Quiet to run

Our SEBO uprights run 68–69 dB

3.5in

Low power head

Slides under beds and sofas

3stages

Sealed filtration

Bag plus two filters hold the dust

Mid-century canister vacuums from 1946 to 1969 on the museum wall at Stark’s in Portland
Canisters on our museum wall, 1946–1969

Numbers from the SEBO Airbelt E3, our #1 seller. Shop canisters ↓

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Our #1 seller first – then Miele and SEBO

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“My wife is obsessed with vacuuming and he satisfied her requirements with the Sebo E1.”

Jerry L. · Google review

What floors do you have?

Two taps – we’ll point you to a canister

Your floors

  • Mostly hard floors
  • Floors and rugs
  • Mostly carpet

Pets at home?

  • Yes
  • No

Mostly hard floors, no pets

Start with the Miele Guard M1

  • Our top-selling Miele
  • 15 lb body, 36-ft reach
  • Dealer-only, 5-year warranty

Start with the SEBO Airbelt E3

  • Our #1 seller, every brand
  • Power head plus a parquet brush
  • 37-ft reach, quiet 62 dB

Start with the Miele C1 Cat & Dog

  • Electrobrush lifts pet hair
  • Parquet brush for wood floors
  • Miele AirClean filter

Start with the SEBO Airbelt D4

  • 52-ft reach for bigger homes
  • 1.5-gal bag, fewer changes
  • Power head pulls up pet hair

Stairs? A canister sits on the step.

Still torn? Roll a few around our floor. Find your store →

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 →

Why buy your canister at Stark’s?

Pick it here. Keep it running here.

5 stores

Try them side by side

Miele and SEBO canisters in the same aisle, at every store.

2 brands

Authorized for Miele and SEBO

Warranty work is handled right at our counter.

30 days

Returns, no receipt needed

Not the right canister for your home? Bring it back.

1932

Family-owned since 1932

Bags, filters and repairs at all five stores, year after year.

Canister or upright?

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Where a canister wins – and where it doesn’t

CompareCanisterUpright
In your handJust the wand The body rolls behindThe whole vacuum 9 to 19 lb on our floor
StairsBody rests on a stepUse the hose, or carry it
Under beds3.5-in head SEBO Airbelt E35.5 to 6 in SEBO uprights
Noise58 to 63 dB SEBO Airbelt68 to 69 dB SEBO uprights
Deep carpetPick one with a power headIts home turf
StorageA shelf or closet floorParks standing up
Canister vacuum compared with an upright vacuum

Pick a canister if…

  • Hard floors and rugs lead the way
  • Stairs or lots of furniture
  • You want a quieter run

Pick an upright if…

  • It’s mostly wall-to-wall carpet
  • You’d rather not steer a hose
  • A closet can hold it standing

Wall-to-wall carpet and one closet? An upright may suit you. See upright vacuums → Try both in store →

Real reviews from real customers

★★★★★

“Very helpful in diagnosing the best vacuum style for my home (canister, as I have a mix of hardwoods, tile and area rugs) as well as quality and overall value in my price range.”

Rick M. · Google review

★★★★★

“On search for a good vacuum, my husband and I, researched various vacuums online and in stores. We looked at canisters, stand ups, and went online to look at reviews to see what others were having good luck with. We ended at Starks vacuums on beaverton Hillsdale, recommended by a friend, and were skeptical in whether they could help. We were proved wrong. We were both impressed with the great service and thoroughness.”

Ms. O. · Yelp review

★★★★★

“There was little pressure from the sales folks, and I looked around for a while before asking one of the salespeople about what I needed. I gave him my criteria, and he directed me to a model at once, without trying to sell me something more expensive.”

John T. · Yelp review

★★★★★

“They carry a nice selection of Miele canisters as well as Miele accessories.”

Scott G. · Yelp review

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Good to know

Canister vacuum questions

Yes, with an electric power head. The SEBO Airbelt E3 and D4 both have one.

Usually. Set the body on a step and clean with the wand – you never lift the whole vacuum.

The SEBO Airbelt E3 Premium. It’s our #1 seller of any brand this year.

Both are built to last. Try them side by side and pick the wand and head you like.

Often. The SEBO Airbelt E3 runs at 62 dB; our SEBO uprights run at 68 to 69 dB.

Most we sell are bagged, so the dust stays sealed in. Miele makes bagless canisters too.

A model like the Guard M1, sold only by authorized dealers. It comes with a 5-year warranty.

Any Stark’s: Portland’s NE Grand Ave, Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA or Bend. Walk in, no appointment.

Yes, all brands. We’re an authorized Miele and SEBO service center, and every repair has a 90-day warranty.

Try before you buy

Roll it through our dirt and pet hair. Your floors stay clean.

Canister vacuums at Stark’s: quick facts

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Best forHard floors, area rugs, stairs and under furniture.
Our #1 sellerSEBO Airbelt E3 Premium: 37 ft cleaning range, 62 dB, ET-1 power head.
BrandsMiele and SEBO, plus Simplicity, Riccar, Titan and Sanitaire.
Dealer-onlyMiele Guard M1 Terra Red and Guard L1 Electro: 5-year warranty, in store.
ServiceAuthorized Miele and SEBO service center. 90-day warranty on our repairs.
Returns30-day returns on vacuums, no receipt needed.
Try itWalk in to any of our 5 stores. No appointment.
WherePortland (NE Grand Ave), Montavilla, Beaverton, Vancouver WA, Bend.
HoursMon–Sat 9–5, Sun 10–5 (Bend Sun 12–5).
UpdatedOctober 2026

Areas We Serve

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Vacuum Repair and Sales, Portland to Bend.

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Beaverton Beaverton · Hillsboro · Tigard · Aloha · McMinnville

Vancouver, WA Vancouver · Camas · Battle Ground · Washougal · Ridgefield

Bend Bend · Redmond · Prineville · Sisters · La Pine

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