Are Sebo Vacuums Worth It--Financial Deep Dive
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- čas přidán 3. 11. 2022
- Today we are looking at the question, are Sebo's worth it?
About 20 years ago we were going through about 20 million vacuums sold per year in the United States. We're now up to about 50 million vacuums a year, meaning the average household spends about $100 per year on vacuums, so that kind of begs the question. Why do we need so many stinking vacuum cleaners? Well there are many answers to that question. The biggest culprit is modern vacuum advertising. It has begun to train people that an average lifespan of 2 to 3 years is normal for vacuums. This is not the case.
Sebo is one of the vacuum brands looking to challenge that notion. Their machines are durable, well manufactured, and maintainable. This means they last anywhere from twenty to twenty five years.
If you are exploring the Sebo brand and trying to determine if Sebo's are worth the money than check out the rest of this series. In future videos we will asses many of their qualities including warranty, durability, and ease of repair.
You can see more information on the financial pay offs from owning a Sebo vacuum cleaner here:
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Sadly with the decline of small brick and mortar businesses most people don't go to a vac shop to buy vacuum. I would say 90% of the people don't even know the good brands. They go to a big box store, best buy, walmart... etc and pick one from $50-$500. If you ask most people what the best vacuum is they will probably say Dyson or Shark with a few Kirbys here and there. This is why so many are buying disposable products. They simply don't know any better. We own a lawn equipment dealership and unless someone is doing commercial work the majority of the homeowners buy from the big box stores. They are not even aware that better products and service exists outside those stores. Its shift in consumer spending habits and products built to compete only on price.
Exactly!
What you said is absolutely true BUT in addition to that, most people aren't aware that the quality of consumer goods has gone down drastically in the past 50 years or so. (Read my long comment above about my mothers old vacuum cleaner and fan.)
My mother grew up in the Great Depression and raised her family in the 1950s and 60s. She would have been angry as all hell if she bought a vacuum cleaner that lasted only 8 years. She would have been totally outraged. There were a lot of old things in her house that had been used for decades.
My father bought a drill when he got married in 1950l. It was a Milwaukee. It was made of metal, very heavy, used a chuck key and plugged into the wall. He used it a lot because he did every repair in his house himself for the 50 years he lived in that house before he died.. That's the only drill he ever used. He built sheds, dog houses, two huge decks and loads of other things with it.
Hell, my mother purchased her washing machine in the early 1970s and it was still working in 2020 when we sold her house. We couldn't sell it even for $50 because no one wanted such an old machine. I think I recall my father replacing the motor once.
My ex wife, who I am still friends with, sold her mothers refrigerator about 10 years ago. Her mother bought it in the early 1960s. It didn't breakdown. It just looked old and it used too much electricity compared to modern refrigerators. Her so called "Modern" refrigerator has had two or three very expensive repairs which I could not do for her despite my ability to repair almost anything. It's computerized and full of circuit boards and everything is modular. You can't replace just a small part that goes bad. You have to replace whole expensive assemblies rather than just the small part that can't be removed from the assembly.
The whole point is that so called "Modern consumers" are totally blind and ignorant to being taken advantage of by manufacturers of almost everything.
I've gotten to the point that if I need tools or appliances like a fan or something like that I go to garage sales or moving sales and buy old stuff being sold by old people who have taken care of it.
I bought an 18 inch square box fan from an old man almost 20 years ago that he bought in the 1950s and it still works. It's made all of ,metal and it's a tiny bit heavy but I don't care about that because it's healthy exercise picking it up. I use it constantly during the summer months here in the north east U.S. 20 years of use for about 4 or 5 months every year and it's still going strong and it had about 40 or 50 years of use before I even bought it yet the small 12 inch oscillating fans I also use in the summer months only last about 4 or 5 years before I have to buy another one.
You younger people have no clue how screwed up your world is. You're all blind to it and don't even want to know about it.
You're all a bunch of frogs!
(Throw a frog in a pot of cold water and turn the stove on and he will slowly boil to death without even realizing what's going on.)
I always buy vacuum and cooking product through specialized stores
@@mrfester42So true. My Grandmother and her mother only bought Filter Queen vacuums. We had 3 and the oldest must have been from the 50’s and it worked. We used that one in the garage specifically for cars.
Unless they enjoy & know & enjoy pure Quality. I have a good friend, who bought a Miele. That I unfortunately told him was a one of the few was produced in China. Nothing against China perse. But it's not old school German made Miele. He was Shocked! He returned it & bought what I had. I'm now looking to buy a Sebo, simply bc I want an upright & Miele no longer makes them. I'm "old school" to an extent. Meaning if I CAN have convenience, latest technology with Quality? Why not??? Like only ppl who buy Kirby & 🌈 s today. Are ppl who listen 1 to their great grandparents or typically to myth/legend of what once was a great machine. But if you've ever Used one? You know they weigh 5 tons! 😂 & when they need maintained? Good luck finding a dealership oy! - I'm in the Denver metro area & love Boulder would buy from you in a heartbeat! I tend to like professional grade equipment these days. Do you have the X8? Or is the x4 turbo really just as good bc tbh I ❤❤❤RED anything! Lots of red attire! Bc y be boring?
Here in Germany there is a decline of house hold and vacuum stores because people will either go to a bigger electronics store or buy the stuff online.
50 million vacuum cleaners a year?! Wow, no wonder I am going CRAZY with research. Super helpful perspective historically!
It's wild right?!?! Glad we could help a bit.
I own 2 Sebo x7 automatics for my small business. They are monsters. They’re easy to handle and just keep going. The suction is awesome and the 5 year warranty is great too.
Very nice!
I took the plunge and forked over a lot of money for my miele C3 a few years ago and I love it. It's last longer than any other vacuum I've had and it's easier to maintain, use and does a better job cleaning than anything else I had (even the over-hyped Dyson). Sebo was on my comparison list when I bought it and ultimately I think I would have been happy with either.
This is perfect timing. I'm looking into replacing my 18 year old miele canister as its needing a couple repairs and I'm ready to move to something better. Bags are super expensive and to repair my power nozzle they are saying 200 dollars. I'm thinking a felix for my kitchen and breakfast nook tile and a D4 for the rest of the house. Miele is a great product but it seems the last couple years the canisters seem a bit cheaper made. So looking forward to this sebo series.
Glad you found it helpful! I think we have a couple comparison videos slated for early in the year but with the holidays hot upon us I'm not sure how much we will be posting over the next few weeks. Regarding Miele, as an authorized dealer we are contractually obligated to represent the brand in a positive light. But here are some facts: Several years ago Miele opened component manufacturing facilities in China. They stated that this was in order to prevent a complete shutdown in the case of a labor strike at their German facilities. At this time it is unclear how many components their Chinese facilities are manufacturing. In the US there is strict rules about what components need to go in to a product to state it is "made in" the country of origin but I personally do not know the exact details. I do understand that a motor can be partially manufactured in China and the completed in Germany and still be considered "made" in Germany. Interestingly Miele suffered some of the most significant supply chain issues of any of our manufacturers during the pandemic when we were seeing supply issues specifically from Asian supply chains. Sebo never had any significant supply chain issues throughout the pandemic. Things that make ya go hmmmm.
I agree with pretty much everything you said here. I am a senior citizen and have owned a few different vacuums (mostly uprights) over the years including Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Eureka. The only canister I have ever used was a Eureka Might Mite. None of the ones I have owned have been anywhere near "perfect," but I will say that the Mighty Mite canister vacuum did a fabulous job for me during the years I had bare floors only in my home. My Mighty Mite cost me roughly $80-$85 and has lasted me more than ten years. In fact, it still works great, but my current residence has two rooms of medium pile carpet, and the Mighty Mite is not designed for carpet, so I was forced to buy another vacuum cleaner or pay to remove the carpet and put down vinyl. Now, I absolutely loathe carpet, but since I lease my home, and since a permanent home never is guaranteed if you are a lessee and thus one never knows where one may end up living in future and what type of flooring one may have, I decided to purchase another vacuum. I figured a good vacuum can always be sold if necessary, too. My preference, however, would have been to rid my home of carpet. In my opinion, carpet is a very dirty way to live even if you do not wear street shoes in your home, which I do not.
Anyway, I researched vacuums on-line for a few weeks before I decided top purchase a Sebo Airbelt K3. It was a very, very expensive purchase for me, but I opted for it because in my opinion 98% or more of the vacuums on the market today are pure junk, and I wanted the vacuum I purchased to be my last ever vacuum, which at my age, I think the K3 will be. Some of the points that sold me on the K3 were the great warranty, the great filtration, the build quality, the quiet operation, and the reasonably compact size---my home is just a little over 900 sq ft. Also, the K3 will have me covered in future no matter what type of flooring I may have wherever I may live. Sebo is also supposed to be a good choice for pet owners, and I have a dog who sheds like there will be no tomorrow year round. I intensely dislike carpet, but carpet combined with one or more pets is especially repugnant to me.
Now, on this last point, in my opinion at least one reason why people who have pets seem to go through vacuums more often is that they expect their vacuums to do it all. I have never expected this. I always sweep my floors before vacuuming, and in this way, I remove all of the big, heavier particles including tons of hair. I think it is really important to sweep first. I also mop pretty regularly. I sweep and vacuum at least once per week, and I mop at least once per month.
Once upon a time I used to sweep and vacuum once per day because my dog sheds so much. However, as I have aged and grown ever more weary of housework with each passing year, I stopped doing this, but I still sweep and vacuum at least once per week. Regular cleaning is necessary for so many reasons. As I said, I have loved my Mighty Mite, and I am sorry it will no longer work for me now that I have carpet, but I highly recommend it for anyone who has bare floors only and who is budget conscious. It works great on vinyl, tile, and wood laminate. It is not a sealed system, so it may not be a good choice for severe allergy and asthma sufferers, but for everyone else, it will not only do a great job, but if it is well cared for (I like to change my bags once they are half full---I think this keeps suction at peak power), the Mighty Mite will last quite a few years. As I said, I used a Mighty Mite at least weekly to vacuum floors, to vacuum baseboards, and to vacuum a lot of upholstery. I would estimate that I used my Mighty Mite for at least 2-3 hours a week, sometimes a good bit longer, and it is still going strong after 10-11 years. I shall miss it. I dislike this carpet, and I never planned on going into debt for a year to buy a vacuum, but I think overall I made the right decision given the all of the vacuums on the market today. I was at least fortunate to be able to finance the purchase interest free so I did not have to play close to $1K up front.
I am looking forward to receiving my Sebo. I hope I will notice better air quality and thus at least some improvement in allergies and in making my home feel really clean and dust free. As you know, the K3 does not come standard with a HEPA filter, but I would like to upgrade to a HEPA. Can you tell me which Sebo HEPA filter will fit my K3 ?
Thanks very much and happy vacuuming to all! 😊
Thanks for sharing, Sir. I hope you are doing well
You make us laugh. Great information and advice. Thank you.
Glad to hear that, thanks for watching! :)
Super video Josh, no mumbo jumbo there (your words!), instead it's excellent hearing from a professional who knows. And yes, I am one of those people who's tired of buying crappy vacuums that end up in landfill. I'm ready to invest in a great vacuum with longevity.
Much appreciated!
I have that vac D4 and love it . Thinking of getting a Felix
This is very interesting information regarding vacuum cleaner purchases.
Glad we could help!
I must be lucky. I bought a Bissell Cleanview II Bagless in in like 2006 and it's still going. Been looking at Miele and sebo for the day my vacuum dies.
We have no vacuum shop within at least a 2 hour drive (one way), so I guess we are up a creek. I would love to see the Vacuums R Us shop, looks awesome!
Maybe one day, we'd love to see you in!
I am one of the odd balls I guess. I bought a Riccar Commercial vacuum when I married. I had it 14 yrs and decided to buy a new one for my birthday. Bought a Simplicity Series 7 that was exactly like my Riccar. Bought It's 23 yrs old and now it is time to buy a new one. I never dreamed it would be so hard. My needs have changed. Different house with no wall to wall carpet to be found. I'm older and need a more manageable vacuum too. I learned Simplicity is now China made -so junk. And Riccar while still made in the USA is way too expensive and the reviews are filled with folks who have had one problem after another with them. I have no interest in buying a headache. Mine would be terrific for someone younger with a house with mostly carpet. I have always had to travel 2+ hours to find any vacuum dealer. last one I found via a wholesale direct to public dealer in a metro region, paid around $600 for the machine, all the horse hair attachments, extra hose, hepa filter and a dozen bags. I don't count any appliance quality if it breaks down and repair costs exceed 1/3 the price paid to purchase. Just lived a Speed Queen nightmare. I need to find a quality vacuum that isn't designed to make a ton for a dealer on the front end and a repair tech on the back end. I am ready to learn some hard cost to own numbers. That is where the rubber meets the road.
Hi there have just bought a sebo professional d8 but have no idea how to or where to wrap the cable up could you possibly let me know many thanks
My Answer to the title of this video: It really depends on how the Sebo fits a person’s needs and preference.
I bought one very well reviewed Shark. It worked ok, but after 18 months it became very apparent that it was designed to be disposable. I won’t do that again.
That is unfortunately the reality of many of the vacuums sold in department stores now a days. If your looking for more reliable vacuums, your best bet is visiting your local vacuum store.
Vacuums disintegrate by lack of maintenance, not by design.
I have a Shark Navigator Lift Away Professional that I got for free off the side of the street last year. After over a year, it still runs fine and works fine because I took proper and thorough care of it.
All you had to do wash the filters and the bin after each use, then throwing it away would have been needless!
Your Shark vacuum burning out after 18 months is the result from lack of maintenance!
I've had a Miele for 15 years but I will be buying a Sebo because its a better machine!
Bull butter. How is it better? We have both a C3 Miele brilliant and a Felix. If I had to part with one it would be the Sebo leaving.
@@troyhickman8577 Well the Miele is a cylinder cat and dog hoover I prefer the Sebo upright
Im.one year in on a Hoover Hybrid, using the bag much better, it had 2200watts it says whatever that means with viable suction settings. I try not to overheat th3 motor although it does get hot. Paid R1800 in South Africa. I have exactly 50/50 carpet and laminate floor. Its ok on laminate floor provided i up the suction setting. I already have my eye on Felix 1.
Everything changed when the lightweight cordless and bagless machines became popular. These things don't last long which is why manufacturers only offer a 2 year warranty, compared to 5 - 10 years for corded machines. The battery stops working and the machine gets clogged up.
I got 7 years from a dyson floor vac. I had fixed it, and rigged and it has finally broken to where I can't fix it and I'm ready for cordless anyway. I'm ok with 7 years, I shouldn't be but I am.
I’ve had my Dyson animal upright for maybe 19 years? I’m guessing it’s age, I don’t remember the year we purchased exactly. It’s been great overall but the downside is I can’t use the hose to reach high places - the hose is way too short and the machine too heavy to lift to give me more height to reach. I have to use my shop vac for that. As far as animal hair, it works great but it’s 2024 and it’s on its last leg starting to squeak and parts are nearing their shelf life.
My next vacume will be a Sebo. I never even heard of the brand until someone mentioned it on a forum. I have no clue yet which model is best for pets and carpeting.
We do have a couple informational videos on Sebo's, here's a link! czcams.com/play/PLSjG76OkjDe2sds8W53HUXXljO_Ypi-As.html
Is there a sebo vacuum that’s suitable for a small apartment, easy to maneuver, maintain, is bagged, with many heads that are easy to switch, and not too heavy?
Hi there, the Sebo Felix might be suitable for what you're looking for :
www.vacuumsrus.com/product/cleaning/vacuumcleaners/sebo/sebo-felix-onyx/
@@vacuumsrus thanks!
It’s weird that I’ve watched 4 different vacuum-related channels on CZcams and they’re all based out of Colorado. Weird coincidence.
Wow! What are the odds!
Thank you for your attention to good stewardship. Nobody needs to be buying a vacuum every year. It's bad financial management and bad environmental management.
There's a reason they used these in the white house.
They are used commercially all over because they are so reliable and easy to repair!
Have I just been unfortunate? I bought a SEBO Automatic X in March after having issues with Dysons, Shark, Hoover, Bosch etc. Up until 2 days ago I loved it , then halfway through vacuuming my living room it kept going on & of as if the power was cutting out. The place we purchased it from gave us a replacement today & it is exactly the same when we set it up. We followed the leaflet & the CZcams video but it goes on & off & the light flashes on & off. It’s so frustrating as I loved it 😢