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There are vacuums that are expensive but are worth every penny and then there are those that aren’t that different from budget vacuums. It is often difficult to know which one the vacuum you are looking at is going to be. The Miele S314i White Star Canister Vacuum comes from a really good company, but is it worth the money?

Miele White Star Canister Vacuum Product Specifications:

• Type of Vacuum: Canister
• Power: 1200 watts
• Filter: S-Class HEPA filtration
• Dust Collection: Double layer dust bag
• Attachments: Upholstery tool, dusting brush and crevice nozzle
• Warranty: One year warranty, motor 5 year

For a vacuum that costs over $400, you are going to expect it to be a good vacuum and have a lot of bells and whistles. The Miele White Star has some great features, but you are going to have to decide whether or not it is worth the steep price tag.

One thing that this canister vacuum has that a lot of them don’t is the ability to “park” the wand. When you want to put the vacuum in a closet or stop vacuuming for a couple of minutes, you won’t have to balance the head and hose of the vacuum, but can attach it to the vacuum so it rests upright. This is great if you are sick of seeing your vacuum cleaner resting on your white sofa.

The suction on the White Star is pretty good, too. If you want more or less, you can adjust it with a dial on the canister. This makes vacuuming up carpet as easy as vacuuming the curtains (and not sucking them up). Here is what one Epinions.com reviewer had to say about his Miele S314i.

“It’s got enough suction to handle a shedding Norwegian Elkhound and six cats (though for some reason it doesn’t like to suck up paper clips).”

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Another great thing about the White Star is that you are going to be able to vacuum whenever you want without having to worry about the noise it is making. The White Star is quieter than most vacuums, making it a great vacuum if you have children.

The Miele White Star has a Turbo powered head, that is going to spin using the strength from the suction. It is going to work on hard floors and low to medium pile carpets. If you have a deeper pile rug or carpet you might need a different model (or an upright vacuum) to get all of the dirt out from the deepest of rugs.

Another thing that isn’t that great about the White Star is the price. For over $400, you would expect a great machine (and it is a great machine) with a long warranty. The motor has a 5 year warranty, but the rest of the vacuum only has a one year warranty.

For $400 you would expect a machine that has a lot of attachments. The White Star doesn’t have any more attachments than a $75 canister vacuum, and if you want to buy more they are going to cost you an arm and a leg. Here is what one reviewer had to say:

“There are a number of optional attachments available, but most are incredibly expensive!”

Is The White Star Going To Just Put A Black Hole In Your Wallet?

For $400, you are going to have to think hard whether or not the Miele S314i White Star Canister Vacuum is worth it. Miele vacuums are typically very good machines and are going to last a long time. However, if you have carpet, you are probably going to want a more powerful machine that is designed for carpet.

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