Today, we took our SEBO Felix for a spin on our low, medium and high-pile carpets. Read on below to see what we thought.
Upon first glance, we noticed that the SEBO Felix is very aesthetically pleasing. A black and white polka-dotted microfiber material wraps around the body of this upright. It's synthetic fibers make the fabric very soft to the touch, but upon closer observation we noticed that the purpose of this feature goes beyond aesthetic appeal. In fact, this innovative feature doubles as an S-class exhaust microfilter. This high-end filtration absorbs 99.9% of particles down to 0.3 microns in size. Moreover, its strategic location helps absorb motor noise. To remove, simply undo the two clips that hold the exhaust filter in place. You get the best of both worlds. You get an ultra-quiet machine, clean air, and style. What could be better?
After we had finished fawning, we unwrapped the 31 ft power cord and plugged the machine into the wall. Next, we pushed forward on the variable suction/power switch located on the ergonomically designed handle to start the vacuum. To increase suction, we pushed the switch towards the "MAX" arrow symbol, and to decrease suction we pushed the switch away from the "MAX" arrow symbol. To start off our testing, we powered up our vacuum on low-pile carpet. We then placed some cheerios on the ground to see how the brushroll performed. On the first few strokes, the SEBO Felix performed poorly.
This distressed us greatly, so we began to troubleshoot the problem. On the SEBO ET-1 powerhead, we noticed that a circular orange light was illuminated. However, when we quickly switched over to high pile carpeting, we noticed that the orange light turned off. From this experiment, we deduced that the orange light was actually an incorrect height setting light. Thus, we naturally turned the four-setting manual rotary dial down a notch until the light turned off when cleaning low-pile carpet. This is a very handy feature because if your brushroll is too high for the surface your cleaning then your not going to be able to agitate your carpet efficiently. On the flip side, if your brushroll is too low for the surface your cleaning, you're not going to have adequate airflow for proper airflow.
Speaking of lights, we also noticed that a green light was on as we were cleaning as well. We wanted to know what that signified, so we played around with pressing it on and off throughout our testing. As a result, we noticed that the SEBO Felix performed better on carpet when the light was on as opposed to when the light was off. From this, we gathered that the green light is a brushroll on/off indicator.
After we finished playing with our Cheerios, we decided to see how the vacuum behaved when it came in contact with an object it cannot pick up, like a towel. We are very happy to say that were very pleased with the results. Naturally, the brushroll got stuck on the towel but then automatically shut off after 60 seconds. This feature protects the motor from damage and prevents the belt from breaking. Now, not all uprights can say they have that!
The same could also be said about Felix's flat-to-the-floor 6-inch profile. With the SEBO, getting underneath tables was a breeze. Moreover, the uniquely shaped powerhead with 180-degree maneuverability allows you to slide underneath and around chair legs in ways that other uprights simply cannot measure up. Best of all, the SEBO Felix is one of the only uprights that doubles as a handheld. By detaching the body from the powerhead, you can carry the vacuum around and use on-board tools like the SEBO upholstery nozzle and SEBO crevice nozzle to clean delicate drapes and tight corners.
After we completed our formal testing, we decided to open up the body of the upright to see what was inside this extraordinary upright. The .92 gallon self-sealing cloth bag can be easily reached by pulling up on the clasp on the right side of the high-grade ABS plastic housing. We were amazed at how much dirt was agitated from our carpets. For review purposes, we decided to remove the bag to see what else was down there. Underneath the bag sat a pre-motor filter designed to clean suction air after it passes through the filter bag. This allows the air to cooled before it reaches the vacuum motor, which increases the life expectancy of the vacuum. As a rule, a SEBO vacuum should last a user 10 to 20 years with normal wear and tear. The long life expectancy can be contributed to a couple of things. First off, each SEBO vacuum is engineered in Germany, and the company itself is owned and operated by engineers. As you know, Germany is known for manufacturing top-of-the-line products, and the SEBO is no exception. When you trust SEBO, you are not only making a purchase, you are investing in your future.
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