Miele C3 Power Plus Review

Canisters are often considered bulky and heavy, but that might not be the case with more modern models. The C3 Power Plus has the standard shape, but it’s not as bulky and tricky to use as canisters used to be.

Much like all the C3 models, the Power Plus measures 15x17x23.2 inches in total. It weighs 11.9 pounds, which is also somewhat usual for these models.

This Miele unit comes with a five-year warranty on parts and labor on all components. It also comes with a seven-year warranty on the motor.

It’s a good deal, but keep in mind that it only covers damages caused by faulty materials and manufacturing. The manufacturer won’t cover for damage caused by misuse.

Households that have combined floors require a versatile unit. Miele Power Plus has a wide range of accessories to help tackle different floors and types of dirt.

Its suction control and height adjustment make it easy to go from one type of floor to another with ease.

This one is quite efficient on both high-pile and low-pile carpets. However, keep in mind that its performance might vary depending on how well you adapt it to the particular surface.

Also, some debris might be easier to pick up from carpet than a bare floor and vice versa. If you notice the vac struggles to move across a specific rug, try reducing its suction. Don’t be surprised if it turns a bit louder when on high-pile carpets.

This canister vacuum comes with a Parquet Twister; a tool meant for non-carpeted surfaces like tile, linoleum, and hardwood. It’s a highly maneuverable tool that twists 180° both ways.

Its suction control allows you to pick up different particles and debris. Larger pieces might scatter around unless you shut the motorized tool off.

Adjust its suction power according to the size of the pieces you’re deep cleaning. Large debris requires high suction power than what you’d use on pet hair.

Though it’s a canister vacuum, it’s not as difficult to maneuver with as people usually think. Its hose might be a bit of a challenge to use in tight areas since it tends to be a bit stiff at times. However, the vac is relatively easy to work with on all surfaces.

It features wheels that won’t get stuck in your carpet or damage the delicate surface of hardwood.

Maintaining the C3 Power Plus is relatively simple, but you must do it regularly. Since it’s a bagged unit, you have to replace the bag each time it’s full to avoid any possible damage.

Some of its filters require an occasional rinse, which is also important not to skip. Failing to maintain the unit might lead to clogging, suction loss, and eventual damage.

This one is as noisy as any canister. It has a quiet setting on its rotary dial, which is ideal for when you don’t want to disturb anyone.

Still, you’ll always be able to hear it, more so when you use small accessories such as the crevice tool and dusting brush.

The C3 Power Plus is corded and features some 22ft of power cable. It isn’t the longest cord out there, but it should be enough for most households. You’ll probably have to re-plug it a few times depending on the size of your home.

It features a cord rewind function.

The unit is bagged and comes with a HEPA dust bag. It’s a highly-reliable bag that won’t allow any of the dust and dirt to go back into your breathing space.

However, replacement bags are a bit pricey. They’re easily replaced and suitable even for allergy-prone people.

The C3 Power Plus has an excellent filtration system containing a few filters and a HEPA dust bag. It comes with a motor-protecting and exhaust filters in a completely sealed casing. This way, no dust, and particles can escape the vac.

Pet owners usually require a unit that’s easy to use and versatile. As such, the C3 Power Plus might be among the best Miele models to tackle different messes your pet makes every day.

If you’re dealing with kitty litter daily, you probably know the struggle of picking it up. These pieces are sometimes a bit heavy, but they shouldn’t present a problem for this cleaner.

Thanks to its suction control and height adjustment, you most probably won’t have any issues with it. However, do make sure that the litter pieces are completely dry. Wet litter will most definitely damage the dust bag, which could result in a disaster.

Pet hair should also be quite simple to get rid of by using an adequate suction setting and tool. Keep in mind that it might be easier to get it off the bare floors than high-pile carpets.

In most cases, pet hair is quite resistant, and it can get deep into your carpets and upholstery. Try removing it with the highest suction setting and some of the small tools.