Miele has always prided itself on producing top-notch vacuum cleaners with superior cleaning capabilities and durable construction. But where are the facts to support these assertions? Read on below to find out!
Miele Hose Test
To test the durability of Miele suction hoses, a 11 pound weight is attached to each German manufactured hose while it gets twisted, flexed, and stretched 120,000 times. After its many trials, engineers then inspect for any cuts or abrasions. Hoses that remain undamaged get put up for sale. This drastically limits the possibility of receiving a defective product.So, if you accidentally pull your Miele canister vacuum by its hose don't be alarmed! They were engineered to endure some rough and tumble.
Miele Motor Endurance Test
Each Miele vacuum comes equipped with a 1200 watt vortex motor that is rigorously tested to ensure that it can perform in all types of cleaning situations. In real life, a vacuum may need to be switched on and off multiple times in one cleaning session for one reason or another. This real-life situation is mimicked in the laboratory where Miele motors must overcome constant interruptions and still pull out a top-notch performance.
Miele Threshold Test
Miele vacuum cleaners are made using high-quality ABS plastic. This is same material used to manufacture football helmets, canoes, and some musical instruments. To test its lightweight yet impact-resistant construction, German engineers simulate everyday household collisions by having casters and casings collide with a metal obstruction 16,500 times without interruption. This number equates to roughly 15 collisions per week over a 20 year span.
Miele Cable Rewind Test
The automatic cable rewind function allows users to easily coil the electric cord inside the canister with a press of a button. If this malfunctions, storage becomes a hassle and little feet, such as those of wide-eyed toddlers and sprightly dogs, may trip over the cable. To ensure your cord rewind works at lightening speed every time, Miele laboratories test this function by pulling the cable out and drawing it back in 10,000 times in succession. This is the numerical equivalent to using your vacuum cleaner 10 times a week over 20 years.
Miele Floorhead Test
Miele performs two separate tests to evaluate the durably and dust pickup of Miele floorheads. To measure durability, a Miele power head is subjected to free-fall testing inside a battering drum. To pass, the Miele floorhead must free-fall 1800 times and remain unscathed. To evaluate dust pickup, a Miele floorhead is put through its paces on various smooth floor and carpeted surfaces. It must master 1200 miles of flooring before German engineers are comfortable with selling to customers like you!
Miele Handle Test
When vacuuming with a Miele upright, you often find yourself grasping at the ergonomic handle as you transfer the cleaner head from one raised surface to another. Moreover, this motion is often performed on multiple occasions within a very small window of time. To make sure the handle can perform under strenuous forces, Miele constructed a motorized device that simulates this motion 120,000 times in succession. If the handle comes out of this test undamaged, it is deemed ready to be sold to the public.
