The standard by which all other vacuums should be measured, April 5, 2007
I have never used a better vacuum cleaner than the Sebo. It has excellent sustained suction and the automatic height adjustment is a godsend for my lower back. The included turbo cleaning head brings floor cleaning power to your fingertips over furniture and in the car. It glides over tile and hardwood flooring, medium pile carpet and several...read full review
I have never used a better vacuum cleaner than the Sebo. It has excellent sustained suction and the automatic height adjustment is a godsend for my lower back. The included turbo cleaning head brings floor cleaning power to your fingertips over furniture and in the car. It glides over tile and hardwood flooring, medium pile carpet and several rugs of varying thicknesses in my home. The Sebo has a perfectly balanced weight, making it feel solid yet agile. The lay flat feature of the Sebo makes it ideal for cleaning under beds and tables without having to always move them. The cleaning wand is well thought out in that removing and re-attaching it feels fluid, making changing between cleaning with the floor vacuum and using the extended reach wand effortless. We have an indoor pet and my child has an allergy to pet dander, but regular use of this vacuum (especially in areas frequented by my pet)has virtually eliminated all of my son's symptoms. The triple lined cleaner bag and filtered, sealed exhaust system removes potential allergens from the environment with great efficiency. Even the wrap points for putting away the cord are higher up on the upright's handle, minimizing the need to bend over to wrap the cord. This vacuum does come at a premium price, but its well thought out ergonomics and superior engineering make it worth every penny. minimize
After The Initial Sticker Shock, You Will Love This Vacuum!, November 29, 2007
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1PNZDGEVT0SVK Out of all the vacuum cleaners GoVacuum sells, the Sebo X4 Extra is by far our best upright vacuum. Sebo is a German company, who has been making vacuums since 1969. Sebo also makes vacuum cleaners under the following name...read full review
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1PNZDGEVT0SVK Out of all the vacuum cleaners GoVacuum sells, the Sebo X4 Extra is by far our best upright vacuum. Sebo is a German company, who has been making vacuums since 1969. Sebo also makes vacuum cleaners under the following name brands all over the world; Karcher, Tornado, and Windsor. These machines are built to last forever.
One thing that really sets the Sebo far apart from any other upright on the market is the filtration system. The European term for HEPA filtration is S-Class filtration. What makes the Sebo unique is that the main filter to the vacuum is actually before the motor. Every other vacuum cleaner, the main filter is after the motor. Most have some kind of pre-motor filter which is usually made of foam, and really only stops large particles from going in the motor and damaging it. Because the Sebo's S-Class filter is before the motor, this means that ALL dust particles are stopped from going in the motor, even the very fine dust particles which can't be seen by the naked eye.
In 6 years of selling Sebo vacuums, GoVacuum has yet to do a warranty repair. We can open up a Sebo that is 5 years old, and because of the filtration system, inside the motor housing is 100% dust free. Most vacuums during servicing have a lot of very fine dust all over the motor.
Most upright vacuums don't perform on bare floors very well. Upright vacuums are really designed to clean carpets. The Sebo is the exception to the rule. The automatic height adjustment on the X series, automatically adjusts the head of the machine down when taken to bare floors. This machine does a great job and ANY type of flooring because of this feature. Even delicate oriental rugs are no problem. Most other machines you have to fight with the rug, and try and stradle the rug while you vacuum at the same time. Because of the auto height adjustment, the Sebo cleans oriental rugs with graceful ease.
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great vacuum, February 9, 2008
We have had this vacuum for a few weeks and we really like it alot. It has great suction and adjusts automatically to any surface. I even use it to vacuum my ceramic tiles. It is very light for a vacuum cleaner this powerful and has a long cord. I can clean my whole bottom floor with out having to change electrical outlets. It folds down flat to...read full review
We have had this vacuum for a few weeks and we really like it alot. It has great suction and adjusts automatically to any surface. I even use it to vacuum my ceramic tiles. It is very light for a vacuum cleaner this powerful and has a long cord. I can clean my whole bottom floor with out having to change electrical outlets. It folds down flat to clean under beds and coffee tables which is a nice feature. It is very well built, I don't think I will have to replace it every 5 years like my other vacs. We also have a cocker spaniel that sheds alot and the Sebo does an excellent job of picking up hair. The bags are expensive,but we had a bagless vac last time and the hastle of emptying out the dust cup and sometimes spilling it inside my home made it worth it to me to pay for the bags. minimize
I Should Have Bought This Vacuum Three Pets Ago, March 6, 2009
I cycled through several stages of cheap-vacuum ownership (denial, anger, bargaining, grief....) before finally dropping $800 on this Sebo. Until it entered my life, I had no idea how heavy, loud, awkward, and ineffective my (very highly rated in Consumer Reports) previous vacuum was. We considered a Dyson but it felt cheaply made, and reviews...read full review
I cycled through several stages of cheap-vacuum ownership (denial, anger, bargaining, grief....) before finally dropping $800 on this Sebo. Until it entered my life, I had no idea how heavy, loud, awkward, and ineffective my (very highly rated in Consumer Reports) previous vacuum was. We considered a Dyson but it felt cheaply made, and reviews were quite uneven. This Sebo just rocks. The tools are wonderful, and the machine feels like it's propelling itself across the floor. Dog hair: gone. Best of all, it automatically changes heights when I move from carpet to hardwood to tile. Expensive, but if it lasts as half as long as it's supposed to, I will consider it money well spent - especially for a two-career family with grade-schoolers, a furry dog, and limited time to spend on cleaning. minimize
Sebo X4 Extra, November 10, 2008
A fine quality, well-performing upright that has met all of our vacuum needs (wall to wall carpet, oriental area rugs, limited bare surface, and upholstery). Unit is relatively compact, which makes it easy to store. It folds completely flat, especially useful when trying to vacuum underneath a bed!
NOTE - This same vacuum used to...read full review
A fine quality, well-performing upright that has met all of our vacuum needs (wall to wall carpet, oriental area rugs, limited bare surface, and upholstery). Unit is relatively compact, which makes it easy to store. It folds completely flat, especially useful when trying to vacuum underneath a bed!
NOTE - This same vacuum used to be sold by Sears, as a Kenmore Elite, for far less money. It is no longer available from Sears. You may want to check on Amazon or Ebay for used units first, as they are of high quality so I wouldn't hesitate to buy one used from a reputable seller. You could save quite a bit.
Also, a manual height adjustment version of this vacuum is available under the "Century 400" brand name from commercial/industrial vac retailers. minimize
