Miele C1 Limited Edition Review

Being that it’s a canister vacuum cleaner, the unit appears a bit bulky. Still, it measures 18.2×8.7×11 inches in total, which isn’t so unusual for this type of a cleaner.

This Miele C1 model weighs a little over 16 pounds, but that shouldn’t be a problem since you’re supposed to pull it. In other words, you’re maneuvering its extension hose and wand more than the canister itself.

The Miele C1 comes with a seven-year warranty on motor and casing, and a one-year warranty on other parts. Both the motor and the casing warranties are quite limited, which is something you should keep in mind.

Much like with other cleaners, the deal doesn’t cover damage caused by misuse, neglect, unauthorized repair, and normal wear and tear.

As we mentioned earlier in the review, the Miele C1 is quite versatile since it’s meant for all types of floor surfaces, including parquet. While it does fairly well on all surfaces, its performance might vary depending on the kind of dirt you’re cleaning.

For this reason, you should make good use of its suction control. The feature allows you to adapt Miele C1 to various surfaces for optimal results.

Sadly, the C1 doesn’t come with a motorized tool though one is available for separate purchase. While it can clean most rugs and carpets, a motorized tool would probably do a better job. It does feature a rather convenient parquet floor tool.

The main struggle you might come across is picking up hair from high-pile carpets. You’ll maybe also find it challenging to pull the vac across this type of surface.

Still, picking up other types of dirt and dust from low-pile carpets and area rugs shouldn’t be a problem.

You shouldn’t have any issues cleaning hardwood, parquet. and other bare floors because the Miele C1 comes with a parquet brush.

The brush is gentle on the hardwood surface, so it won’t scratch or damage it as long as you use it properly. Its wheels are equally as suitable for this type of surface.

It might be a bit tricky to pick up larger pieces such as cereal and pet food kibble. The vac tends to push such large particles forward, but it only takes a few passes for them to end up inside the unit.

Since this is a canister, it’s relatively easy to maneuver with it on different surfaces. It’s not the most lightweight unit, but you probably won’t have any issues pulling it around.

Plus, there’s a handle on top of the body for you to carry it if you ever need to.

Though it’s relatively easy to move it around, you might struggle to get into tight spaces. Its extension hose is somewhat stiff, and for this reason, it tends to get in the way when you’re cleaning smaller areas.

Miele canister vacuums are well-known as low-maintenance units. Canisters are usually easy to maintain clean, which is crucial for their longevity.

This one is bagged so you’ll have to remove and replace the bag every time it’s full. This is much easier than cleaning out dust cups though it’s not the most eco-friendly option. There’s also the added expense of always having to buy new bags.

The Miele C1 Limited Edition is as noisy as most vacuum cleaners. It might make some excessive noise when you use small accessories such as a crevice tool. Also, it tends to be a bit louder than usual when on carpets.

Still, it has a quiet setting which allows a bit more silent operation for when you need to clean at an inappropriate hour.

As we mentioned, the Miele C1 is a corded vacuum cleaner and comes with a 22ft of power cord. Though it’s not such a long cord, the unit does offer up to 30ft of operating radius thanks to the extension hose and wand.

It features a cord retract function, allowing you to store the cable inside the unit. It only takes a few seconds for it to pull the cord inside.

The C1 is bagged, which is often considered better for allergy-prone people. However, keep in mind that you’ll have to buy new bags all the time. Plus, throwing dust bags away isn’t so eco-friendly.

Additional bags are relatively easy to find in specialized stores.

Miele C1 comes with a motor protection filter and the AirClean exhaust filter. These help clean the air, so no dust ends up back into your breathing space.

However, some people reported that the filters require frequent maintenance. If you don’t clean them out, they’ll start throwing dust back into your breathing space quite quickly. What’s more, there’s on option of purchasing a HEPA filter separately.

If you have pets, you probably know the kind of a mess they can make. The Miele C1 Limited Edition does a good job of cleaning after pets on most surfaces.

Make sure the litter you clean is dry because wet particles can damage the filter and dust bag. You’ll maybe have to make a few passes across the area if the pieces are on a bare floor, such as parquet.

Cleaning pet hair shouldn’t be a problem, mainly thanks to its several suction power settings. It might struggle to get it out of a high-pile carpet, but it all depends on how long the hairs are as well.

In most cases, its settings and attachments make the job relatively easy to do.

The Miele C1 is only one of few canisters Miele manufactured over the years. Though their canister vacuums range in features, they’re all compatible with the same attachments. This is great if you had a Miele canister before. What’s also good to know is that a HEPA filter may be purchased for this model.