Is the Complete C3 Excellence good for carpet?

Yes. It is built for carpet, with electronically controlled suction and a metal soleplate. Deep-pile carpet benefits from a powered brush, which is not part of the base setup.

Does it have a HEPA filter?

Not by default. It ships with an AirClean exhaust filter and a motor protection filter, and a HEPA filter is available as an option for allergy sufferers.

How does it compare with the Complete C3 Marin?

The Marin adds a HEPA filter and a powered brush as standard. The Excellence is the simpler carpet-focused model, so choose the Marin if you need HEPA out of the box.

Is it too heavy to carry upstairs?

At 20 lb it is heavy for a canister. It works best on one level or in large rooms, and the 24-foot cord reduces how often you move it.

What comes in the box?

The canister, hose and wand, a floorhead, dusting and crevice tools, and a starter bag and filter. Check the listing for the exact floorhead included.

Yes. It uses Miele's self-sealing bags, which keep dust contained when you change them. Bags and filters are a recurring cost.

Where is the Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum cheapest?

At homecoffeesolutions.com, for $425.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum?

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 170 ratings.

Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum

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Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum

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Last seen at $425.00 at homecoffeesolutions.com on Nov 10.

Our take on the Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum

The Complete C3 Excellence is Miele's mid-tier corded canister vacuum, built around the PowerLine 1200 W motor and a sealed filtration path with an AirClean exhaust filter. It stands out for quiet running, a long 24-foot cord and Miele's 10-year motor and casing warranty, which is longer than most rivals offer. It suits carpeted homes and allergy sufferers who want strong suction and sealed filtration rather than a lightweight machine. Against bagless rivals it trades convenience for cleaner emptying and steadier suction, but it is heavy at 20 lb and the HEPA filter is an optional extra.

Best forCarpeted homes and deep weekly cleaningAllergy sufferers who want sealed filtrationBuyers who prefer bags over emptying a binLarge rooms, thanks to the long cord

Pros

Strong, electronically controlled suction for carpet
Quiet for its power at around 72 dB
Sealed filtration with AirClean exhaust filter
24-foot cord reaches far without changing outlets
10-year motor and casing warranty
On-board tool and bag storage in the canister

Cons

Heavy at 20 lb, awkward on stairs
HEPA filtration costs extra
Bags and filters add ongoing cost
Canister trails and can catch on furniture
No powered brush in the base setup for deep pile

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What reviewers say

4.6 / 5170 ratings

Owners rate it highly for suction, quiet operation and build quality, and many keep Miele canisters for a decade or more. Complaints center on weight, the cost of bags and filters, and the canister following behind on stairs.

What people mention

SuctionPraisedOwners say it pulls deep dirt out of carpet and holds suction as the bag fills.
NoisePraisedReviewers call it noticeably quieter than most canisters at this power level.
WeightCriticisedThe 20 lb body is tiring to carry and awkward on stairs.
Running costsCriticisedBuyers note that bags and filters are a recurring expense.
Build qualityPraisedOwners describe the plastics and motor as durable, with many reporting years of use.
ManeuverabilityMixedThe long cord is liked, but the canister trailing behind can catch on corners.

Specifications

Surface Type: Carpet
Wet / Dry: No
Suction Power: Electronic control
HEPA Certified: Yes (anti-allergy filter is available as an option)
Filtration Type: Active Air Clean, Miele exhaust filter, Motor protection filter
Power Source: Corded
Cord Length: 24 feet

Questions and answers

Is the Complete C3 Excellence good for carpet?: Yes. It is built for carpet, with electronically controlled suction and a metal soleplate. Deep-pile carpet benefits from a powered brush, which is not part of the base setup.
Does it have a HEPA filter?: Not by default. It ships with an AirClean exhaust filter and a motor protection filter, and a HEPA filter is available as an option for allergy sufferers.
How does it compare with the Complete C3 Marin?: The Marin adds a HEPA filter and a powered brush as standard. The Excellence is the simpler carpet-focused model, so choose the Marin if you need HEPA out of the box.
Is it too heavy to carry upstairs?: At 20 lb it is heavy for a canister. It works best on one level or in large rooms, and the 24-foot cord reduces how often you move it.
What comes in the box?: The canister, hose and wand, a floorhead, dusting and crevice tools, and a starter bag and filter. Check the listing for the exact floorhead included.
Does it use bags?: Yes. It uses Miele's self-sealing bags, which keep dust contained when you change them. Bags and filters are a recurring cost.
Where is the Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum cheapest?: At homecoffeesolutions.com, for $425.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Miele Complete C3 Excellence Vacuum?: Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 170 ratings.