Miele S 5281 Pisces Canister Vacuum

by Miele

Product Features

• Sealed Air Clean Filtration includes AirClean Dustbag, Air Clean Exhaust Filter, & Pre-Motor Filter
• Rotary power selector includes six adjustable power levels for numerous cleaning applications
• Powerful yet quiet 1,200-watt motor system and includes 2 floor brush attachments
• Features Swivel Casters, Dustbag Airflow Indicator, Safety Thermal Cut-Off, and Auto Cord Rewind
• Onboard Attachment Storage with included Crevice Nozzle, Upholstery Nozzle, and Dusting Brush

Product Details

• Item Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001QGJWB0
• Item model number: S5281
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,343 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Features - Powered by the 1200 Watt Miele Vortex motor and teamed with the STB 205-3 Turbobrush, this Miele S5281 Pisces vacuum cleaner is great for those with limited carpeted area. Popular features include the STB 205-3 Turbobrush, Active Certified HEPA filter, over 150 CFM air flow and its extremely quiet operation. Strong suction and high air flow provide outstanding cleaning of all surfaces. Impressive 33-foot operating radius, Dustbag change indicator alerts you to replace the hygienic bag, Filter grill, Filter indicator, Overheating lamp, Safety shut-off on overheating, Space-saving storage bracket on each side of the vacuum, Silence insulation

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MORE EXPENSIVE, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY!, November 23, 2009

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William V. Mcclung "ncbill" (Hendersonville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miele S 5281 Pisces Canister Vacuum (Kitchen)

We thought long and hard before spending this much money for a vacuum. But, the rave reviews on MANY websites finally convinced us to buy the Miele S5281 Pisces vacuum. We had gone through several other vacuums, costing $300-$400 each, all of which met with a seemingly early demise. We are definitely not hard on vacuums and probably don't run them often enough!

The Miele vacuum is everything we thought it would be and more. It is about 1/2 the weight of our old vacuum and the design of the wheels make it VERY easy to pull around. The non-electric rug brush works very well, without pulling threads out of our rugs (like our old vacuum did). The parquet twister floor brush is a delight to use and allows access to many small areas we were unable to reach with our old vacuum. Our whole-house vacuuming time has been reduced about 30% by not having to continually change to small brushes for reaching those areas.

But, the BEST thing about the Miele is how VERY quit it is. We used to have to wear hearing protection with our other vacuum. The Miele is VERY quiet, even on its highest suction setting and just a whisper on the lowest setting.

Yes, the Miele line of vacuums is expensive. But, as with most things, you get what you pay for. They have well thought out designs and are built to last. If your budget will allow, you will NOT regret purchasing one of their vacuums.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Powerful yet lightweight, March 5, 2011

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F. Gotori - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Miele S 5281 Pisces Canister Vacuum (Kitchen)

I found this model after my husband suggested that I look into Miele vacuum cleaners. Our 4 year old daughter suffers from seasonal eczema/allergies, and so we were thinking about getting a new vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter. After much research, I found that Amazon had the best price and so we decided to purchase one. When I took it for a test drive after it arrived, I was surprised at the powerful suction. It is also light in weight so it's easy for me to carry it up and down the stairs. The reason why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wished the hose was a bit longer and the dusting brush a bit bigger, but I know that that's just personal preference. Overall, I'm satisfied with its performance and would recommend this to anyone looking for a good reliable vacuum cleaner.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beware: Long term user costs, May 13, 2011

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Avodoc (Santa Barbara) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Miele S 5281 Pisces Canister Vacuum (Kitchen)

I have owned a Miele canister vacuum for about 8 years now. During that time I have had to replace the wand twice, the power head, and the hose for a total of over $500. I have found that they work great when they work. But they are surprisingly cheaply made and replacement/repair costs are outrageous.