Additional information
| Brand | Miele |
|---|---|
| Filter Type | HEPA AirClean lifetime filter |
| Included Components | Dusting Brush, Parquet Twister Floorhead, Electro Plus Floorhead, Crevice Tool, Handheld Turbo Brush |
| Is Cordless? | No |
| Maximum Suction | 85 Inches |
| Cable Length | 25 Feet |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor, Cat and Dog, Pet Hair |
| Form Factor | Handheld |
| Color | Lotus White |
| Model Name | Blizzard CX1 Cat & Dog |
| Product Dimensions | 20"L x 12"W x 12"H |
| Noise Level | 72 dB |
| Manufacturer | Miele |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Controller Type | Push Button |
| Item Weight | 19 pounds |
| ASIN | B079P7FQPM |
| Item model number | 10829410 |
| Specific instructions for use | Hard floor, Carpet, Dual action |
| Assembly required | No |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty. |
| Batteries required | No |
T Palmer –
After suffering 2 vacuum failures in as many weeks, I spent an hour cleaning and reconditioning my existing appliances – after little more than a week, they were again in need of some serious help. I decided it was time to find a replacement. My wife said she would prefer a canister vacuum, and without having any idea how these differed from an upright, I reluctantly added canisters to the list for review. First, I checked all of the usual places, and found that many upright vacuums have been moving to quieter and lighter. The suction on most vacuums I reviewed was less than the current one – it seems that there are new standards for the amount of noise pollution that is allowed. The newer uprights are also trending to be lighter, thus more portable. I was looking for one that is made to suck (pardon my pun), I have 2 cats, and I think that equates to 5 cats worth of cat hair in the house at any time.After spending a few weeks reading up on the vacuums available today, I was left to choose an upright vacuum with reasonable suction that was made from cheap plastic pieces and parts, and since my current vacuum is unusable because of a broken cheap plastic part (which is no longer available), I was not inclined to begin that trip again. I shifted to a canister vacuum, and found that the suction they offered was far superior, and there was this one that was made specifically for pet hair. I admit that this baby is more expensive than the options, but after running it over the floor for the first time (emptying the dust bin twice in the process), I decided this vacuum and I are now family. It took some time to get used to dragging the canister around, but I find myself vacuuming the house way more often than I used to push the others. The house is far cleaner, just in the amount of dust floating around and the amount of hair I find in the hopper each time I vacuum.I waited 2 months before offering my review – still loving this machine.
W. AfallaW. Afalla –
I purchased the Blizzard CX1 Electro bagless canister vacuum. I had a Miele upright cat & dog vacuum that helped up for many years until one of the motors slowly went out. I’ve been using bagged vacuum cleaners for some time now because I didn’t want the hassle of maintenance. However, I got a bagless CX1 because I vacuum a lot due to owning a 12-year-old Pembroke welsh corgi who sheds constantly. So you can imagine how well this vacuum works. If you don’t mind cleaning the canister every so often, this vacuum is for you. But to keep the life of this vacuum going for years, you MUST keep up with the maintenance by cleaning the canister. Follow their instructions and allow each part to dry thoroughly.Overall this vacuum is excellent. If you have pets, get the electrical power head version. It’ll clean your rugs very well, and you’d be surprised to see how much dust this vacuum can suction. Miele vacuums are the best in the industry. IMO they beat Dyson and other brands hands down. It’s nice not to worry about purchasing vacuum bags for this machine. However, there is a trade-off to using a bagless vacuum- the cleaning of the canister. If you can handle emptying a dusty canister, you’ll be fine. I’ll do a simple empty of my canister after every clean vacuum session. And when I mean simple, I mean dump it outside in your trash bin and go. But I’ll make the time to do a deep clean at least once a month since I vacuum once a week. That’s when I wash the canister, the filter, etc. And then, I make sure all the parts are thoroughly dried overnight before I put it all back together for subsequent use.The power of the powerhead is superb. When you turn it on, the powerhead pulls forward (depending on what height setting you have it at), giving your vacuum experience a deep clean. It’s great for pet hair that clings to your rugs. For bare floors, it’s best to use the parquet vacuum head. Of course, you can use the powerhead without turning it on while the vacuum suction is running, but the parquet vacuum head does a better job and is light.Speaking of weight, using the powerhead on your carpet can give you an arm workout. This machine is heavy. But that’s because Miele uses quality plastics, not the crap you get from China.Overall, this vacuum is an excellent investment so long as you keep up with its maintenance. As for the three models they offer, get the Electro model. See if the smaller attachment works best to vacuum your pet hair off furniture like fabric sofas. And if it’s not working for you, get the pet attachment called the Turbo Mini head. I believe I may have the old model from my old upright but the newly updated version work well too. That’s the only difference between the Electro model vs. the Pet model. Other than that, I highly recommend this vacuum for any household with pets.
Kathy in TN –
I purchased this vacuum because I needed a vacuum I could use on “natural” rugs. Because you aren’t supposed to use any heads with spinning brushes. So I gave away my upright. This vacuum has strong suction power (adjustable, which is nice) and does a great job on every surface. I will say that you’ll need to also purchase the Turbo TeQ head if you are cleaning low-pile carpet. This head is powered by the suction (not electrically powered), and does a fabulous job. As with any Miele product, it’s not cheap. But worth it. The vacuum’s pros: Strong and adjustable suction, easy-rewind cord, multiple filtering levels. Cons: (to me): I sometimes find it difficult to keep a canister vacuum following me well. It’s just me, I suppose, but an upright is easier to maneuver. And that’s the ONLY con to this vacuum, in my opinion. It is truly the best vacuum I’ve ever owned.
yippee1999 –
So a while back I had a Miele Canister style vacuum with the bags that had to be periodically replaced. That particular vacuum, I’d probably bought around the year 2003 or so. And while it was still working perfectly fine, 17 years later, I decided to give that vacuum to someone else, and get myself a new one.In between that vacuum and the Miele Blizzard CX1 (which I purchased and ultimately decided to keep), I’d also tried out the Miele Triflex.But first, a comparison of this Miele Blizzard CX1 to my older model Miele Canister…Overall, the Blizzard CX1 seems heavier than my former canister vacuum. That said, however, it does seem to ‘glide’ much more easily on my hardwood floors, than my older Miele Canister. In addition, the CX1 has a one-touch button to ‘suck up’ the electrical cord, when you are finished vacuuming. You don’t even have to hold the button down to finish the job…just hit the ‘cord’ button once, and (assuming you didn’t have the cord in all kinds of knots or with obstructions in the way) it will suck up the entire cord, nice and neat….a very ‘smooth’ process.Suction capability and accessories, etc. seem more or less similar to my prior Miele Canister. I can’t however speak to its ability on carpet, as I have none in my home.With regards to the bagless dustbin, unlike the Miele Triflex (which I’ll talk about more…), this dustbin is very easy to remove from the overall vacuum, to empty it, and then to return it to the vacuum, such that it is securely back in place. I very much like the idea that I will never have to purchase separate ‘dust bags’.Now when comparing this to the Miele Triflex….Sure, the Miele Triflex is a true ‘work of art’ with regards to its design. If you are someone who’s into architecture and design and aesthetic, well, the Triflex wins hands-down. However, it has two key issues that not only I experienced, but it seems many others have experienced as well…First off, there’s quite a learning curve with learning all the different ways this vacuum’s parts can get pieced together…the different possible configurations…. especially considering Miele touts this as a ‘3-in-1’ vacuum. The reality is, most folks are mainly going to use the Triflex as a traditional floor vacuum. And when you DO try to use it as just a handheld, OUCH, it’s quite heavy.As most of us users of canister vacuums have figured out, when we need a ‘handheld’ vacuum, we simply remove the long tube from our vacuum and use the short end of the hose to vacuum something by hand.The dustbin on the Triflex is not only extremely complicated….to figure out how it works…but even once you understand the process, even then it can be tricky to get everything to line up properly and unlock or lock into place.Lastly, the battery on my Triflex simply ‘stopped working’ after two months. Between my not owning a car, understanding that I’d have to schlep the vacuum on the subway (to the nearest repair center) AND upon re-reading Amazon reviews and seeing that the Triflex is not without its issues…well…I decided that I should try and see if I could outright Return it, sooner versus later. I didn’t want to be stuck with a (very expensive) lemon, and especially since my getting to any repair shop would be a challenge.So, as much as I thought the Triflex was truly a thing of beauty, in the end, it wasn’t going to work for me. Thankfully, Amazon agreed to give me a full refund, and in its place I bought this CX1. Unlike the Triflex, there was no learning curve…no struggles. It was as if I had my old friend/vacuum back, only in an updated and improved form.
Dave pratt –
It worked wonderful what a nice machine
KLB –
This is my second Miele Vacuum – they did it again! This is an outstanding vacuum! We have hardwood floors and some carpeting, and we also have a large Golden Retriever who sheds like crazy! This vacuum has NO problem picking up the hair. The hardwood floor attachment makes vacuuming floors a cinch, and the different settings for rugs and carpeting is also really helpful. It’s also very easy to empty and clean. It’s expensive, but well worth it when other vacuums that cost half this much are not even in the same category of quality. HIGHLY recommend!
Velocitas –
I purchased this vacuum to replace a Dyson DC50 that was nothing but a disappointment. For the money, the Dyson had abysmal build quality, mediocre suction, and flat-out lies in the brochure (a vacuum claiming to have “zero filters” has two of them, which do clog, bringing the mediocre suction down even further). Miele has a long history of making some of the finest vacuums available, albeit only available as bagged models. I have three dogs, so dirt and hair build up fast, and if I were to go with a bagged vacuum, I’d be burning through a bag every three days – the expense adds up quick. Now that Miele has added a bagless vacuum to their lineup, I decided enough was enough, tossed the Dyson out into the scrap pile, and spent far more than I was comfortable with to get the lowest-model of the “Electro” tier of vacuums (the only models that can use a powered brush head).I am VERY glad I did so. The Miele has four times the canister capacity of the Dyson, much stronger suction (even after thoroughly cleaning the Dyson inside and out), moves much more air, is an order of magnitude quieter, and has a wand that one can actually use to reach low spots and in tight quarters (the Dyson simply tips over, due to the hose routing, and the wand is two feet of rigid piping). Emptying the canister is much less messy as well, due to fine particles being sucked past the primary canister, and into a fine particle trap that can be simply rinsed out so that the dust doesn’t poof back into the air (major issue with all Dyson vacuums).So far, the Miele has kept up with my needs, and has done so with only simple canister dumps and particle trap rinses. The only negative about this vacuum is the extremely high price for what you get, and if you want to add accessories, they come at a very high price as well. This is not surprising, as most German products carry a price premium (whether they are truly premium or not), but it does hurt the wallet. Over time this price will average out, especially with the 7-year warranty on the motor assembly, but the up-front price really stings. Still, I can’t say that it wasn’t worth the price for my needs, your mileage may vary.A five-star product at a three-star price. If they ever come down in price a bit, or if there is some sort of store discount, I would highly recommend picking one up. If you do not need a powered brush head, definitely look into one of the lower-tier models as they are much less expensive. Also, as a bit of warning, the “Cat & Dog” model is a true rip-off: The “Cat & Dog” model is the exact same vacuum as the “Electro+”, but is white and comes with only one extra accessory – the mini brush head. The price difference between the two vacuums is a flat $100, but the mini brush MSRP is $75, meaning you are being taken for a ride to the tune of $25 MSRP, or even more if you buy it from resellers, as it typically sells for under $60. If you must have the electric brush head, get the “Electro+” model, and purchase the mini brush separately. Avoid the “Cat & Dog” model.
d.burke –
This thing is a tank! Works great!
Elissa Ewing –
Very powerful and user friendly. The Mercedes-Benz of vacuums, its worth the money, miele products are known to last decades when cared for and used properly. So happy with the way it cleans, and the way the filtration works.
Maizy86 –
Miele does it right! I upgraded to this bagless version and so happy that I did! I love that it will sort large and small particles, every easy to take canister out to dump, and cord is very long! The vacuum is very quiet which is important to me since I hate loud noises (ADD). It’s easy to drag along the floor and very powerful. i have three children and 3 cats and this does the job. The hose/handle is long when fully extended, and at 6’1″ I don’t have to hunch over to clean the house. I also don’t have trouble bringing this canister up/down the stairs, very easy. I highly recommend spending the extra money on this item. I do like the bag canister vacuums but as a single mom of 3 buying bags often would have cost me too much long-term and we don’t have allergy concerns in our house.