Sebo X7 Automatic Excel Plus Vacuum Cleaner Unboxing, Assembly & Demonstration
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- In this video I unbox, assemble and demonstrate the Sebo X7 Automatic Excel Plus available exclusively from John Lewis in the UK. Apart from the extra tools included with this model, the cleaner itself is the same as the other X7 Boost models.
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Details below from the John Lewis website:
Product description
The SEBO AUTOMATIC X7 Excel Plus is an upright vacuum cleaner of professional quality, performance and reliability designed for the home. The Computer Control System optimises performance, ensuring that the brush is always at the correct height, for ease of use and long carpet life. It also protects the machine, for example by shutting down the motor if there is a blockage. For a deeper clean or for stubborn pet hair, just press the performance boost button.
The SearchLight allows you to see the floor surface with amazing clarity, day or night. Other innovative and practical features include easy brush roller removal, an integrated quick release wand, an extra-long hose for stair cleaning, a Stair and Upholstery Turbo Brush, straight tube for extra reach and a pack of SEBO Fresh, fragrance capsules.
Product specification
Accessories included
Crevice and Upholstery Nozzles, Dusting Brush & Clamp, Straight Tube, Stair and Upholstery Turbo Brush, Extension Hose and SEBO Fresh
Bag full indicator
YES
Bag/bagless
Bag
Brand
SEBO
Cable length (m)
10m
Capacity
5.3L
Corded
Filtration
S Class
Manufacturer part number (mpn)
91544GBX
Model name / number
91544GBX
Number of programs/settings
Computer controlled automatic height adjustment ensuring the brush is always at the correct height for ease of use and long carpet life.
Power
890W
Power supply
Mains
Vacuum cleaner type
Upright
Weight
7.4kg
Thank you Roger for this very informative and comprehensive review! We are thrilled that you are a fan of the SEBO X7!
Without Boost mode enabled on either machine, does the X7 (with Boost mode) adjust better to carpet than the X4 (boost mode version)?
@@Cleaning_Hero no
Impressive how it lifts the carpet from the surface at the brushroll , like the best Hoover uprights of old.
Having had bagless vacuums for years and recently moved to a bagged vacuum I can confirm bagged are better vacuums. They pick up better and no faffing with filters etc.
I’ve just purchased this one from JL and love it! First time I’ve ever had a Sebo and I wouldn’t have anything else now.
I replaced our 7 year old Dyson DC40 Animal erp that was beginning to fail with a Sebo Felix back in February, and I absolutely love the Felix, have been very impressed with it, and always look forward to vacuuming with the Sebo 😁
The suction and airflow the Felix has is far better than any Dyson upright, I've had it for a month and 6 days now, still on the bag it came fitted with, it's about 3 quarters full, and the machine still has more suction/Airflow than the DC40 ever did.
Our carpets always look brand new after running the Sebo over them, and I bought the extension hose and a Dyson tool converter kit for the machine, so I could clean to the top of the stairs and use the tangle free turbine and Dusting brush with it.
And I know what you mean about them falling over, our Felix has fallen over several times whilst I've been using the extension hose, I always hold onto the machine when I'm not using the extension hose, but I now lie the Felix on it's side at the bottom of the stairs to prevent it falling.
We've had bagless and bagged vacs and like yourself I much prefer bagged vacs, Bagged Vacuums are the best, they're definitely not old fashioned and tend to be the longest lasting.
Sebo vacuums are the best, I love ours lots ❤️
Sebo’s have always been such a beautiful machine and I love the blue color
Before switching the machine off you should actually put it in the upright position. Then the brush roller will rise to the highest position. That protects the floor and when you use it the next time on a different floor, it will lower to the best height.
Hello Roger I have exactly the same SEBO X7 Automatic which I will unbox shortly I will watch this video You're right about this hoover being traditional The cleaners cuboard has a SEBO X1 from 1991 in white and brown
Love my Sebo G4. Hope that it lasts forever.
It probably will tbh
Great video. Thanks, Roger. I have a similar model of this Sebo and wholeheartedly agree with everything you say here. It really is an excellent cleaner, and with these accessories works fantastically all around the home.
Think this could be my next vacuum, my Dyson is on it’s way out unfortunately and out of guarantee so might be looking at this cleaner! Great review as always Roger. 👍
I currently own a black Felix, and a Windsor commercial vacuum. This is my next purchase. Thanks for the fine review!
Great video Roger of the SEBO Automatic X7 Excel Plus ❤️ Love SEBO vacuum cleaners ❤️
Daisy’s a very beautiful looking creature. I had a poodle called Daisy, but she passed away in 2019.
I have this too. It’s a brilliant machine
I dont really rate the turbo brush. I dont think its that great, maybe because its air powered. Other than that brilliant machine
If my home ever got that dirty, I would definitely never admit to it😂😂😂😂. Another great video. I love Sebo. I have a D4 and Felix they are my favorite. I have a Miele upright that is beautiful but I love my Felix more. I love the floor in your house. The carpet looks so nice and the tile floor looks so nice. I have tiles on my floor that look like wood and large area rugs. They definitely need to put a switch on that machine to give you the option of turning the brush roll off. How much money could that cost them.
I love that blue color
I think Sebo is probably the best brand of vacuums that are still being made, and I agree, the Felix is probably the best upright available. Bagged vacuums are definitely not old fashioned, what all of the bagless marketing doesn't tell you is that when you dump out a bagless vacuum, dust goes everywhere, and the filters must be washed or replaced much more frequently, I think bagged vacuums are better by far.
Guess where dust comes from. Besides, stuff I toss out of a bagless machine goes into a big trash bag and that dust goes nowhere.
The BOOST did make a different on all that mess you notice it on the one pass forward, the boost did a much better job.
I have the commercial version The Windsor and I love it I wish they would just Implement a suction control valve on the attachment handle
this machine looks amazing!! But.. there is no way I would want it without an extension hose.......I'm guessing the brushroll not shutting off isn't an issue because the spinning brush when it upright position isn't making contact with carpets/floor at all? Thanks
Always a great presentation. Thanks Roger :)
I have a sebo felix I can't fault it. If I ever have to replace it I will stick with Sebo
The core, or so called, shape of this vacuum is just about the same as a Simplicity upright vac, but honestly, I'm not exactly sure if I'm right for the moment, so I'll check and see what the two machines are like, when I'm able to!
I've had my Sebo X7 Pet for 4 years now. I don't really use it in tool mode as I find it awkward. Another thing that bothers me slightly is when I fit a new bag the door latch doesn't always go in fully so I have to adjust it. Other than that I'm happy with it.
All Sebo ‘X’ models have had this issue - they haven’t really developed this model in 20+ years despite the pretty colours and name changes - this is why I’d never buy another because they’re now taking the proverbial with this range not to mention the price!
@@MarthaMansbridge Yes quite a few people seem to be of the same opinion.
The company I work for is now in shared office and the lovely handyman guy who looks after the communal areas uses a couple of Sebo X1s, I’m always a little jealous when I see him using them. We used to have an X4 at our old premises before, and on Friday afternoon when we’d all clean up I’d rush to get to the Sebo first. The guy now also uses shake ‘n’ vac (I assume, if not he buys his cocaine from Lush) which I’m not keen on, but the cleaning and filtration is unsurpassed, totally agree ref the Sebo filter and bag solution…
I have just bought a new Sebo X7 pet but do not know how to stop the handle in the intermediate position. My ancient sebo had a little slider. This seems to have nothing. Really frustrating with a mix of hard floors and rugs. Thanks
Unfortunately Sebo did away with that feature when they launched the X7. I commented about it when I bought my first one and thought it was a backward step.
Hi there Ibaisaic. Many thanks for your reccomendation. I would like to buy it but I am afraid it can ruin my laminate floor as it's reccomended not to use brush vacum cleeaners. Do you reccomend to buy the extension for delicate floors?
I have used Sebo uprights on many different hard floors without damage. If this is a concern, then yes buy a dedicated hard floor nozzle or look at the Sebo Felix with a powerhead that can be turned off for hard floors or a parquet floor nozzle can be fitted in place of the power nozzle.
I'd love a sebo 🥰
Wonder why they didn't incorporate auto-stop for the brushroll when tools are in use , or a manual switch to a least lift the brushroll off the carpet as the old Hoover Turbopowers had. Surely the continued rotation whilst static on one spot would damage the carpet pile ?
When the cleaner is in the upright position, the head automatically raises to its highest setting, lifting the brushes clear of the carpet.
@@ibaisaic Still not good
@@ibaisaic oh that is advanced . Ta
Frolicking? In the lounge? You’re much edgier than I’d imagined!!!!!!😂
I frolic around the whole house, often singing along to Abba.
Without using Boost mode, do you find that the X7 adjusts to carpet better, perhaps a little deeper, than the X4?
Whats the difference between this and the red x7 series
The red version doesn’t have a headlight or power boost button and only comes with a crevice tool and upholstery nozzle.
Wow that is powerful!
If you could only choose 1 vacuum if u had 2 malting jack Russells which vacuum and why please. 3:05
I’d like to have one of Sebo’s bagged uprights. They’re too expensive though.😒
How does it compare to SEBO
Automatic X7 ePower Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Graphite. I have mainly laminate, wood and tiled flooring with a few rugs. Thanks Dave
There are two X7 models in graphite as far as I know. One exclusive to John Lewis and one exclusive to Euronics stores, so you would need to specify which one. In my opinion if you have mainly hard floors I wouldn’t buy an upright of any make, especially a Sebo X7.
@@ibaisaic Thanks for your response. I'm curious as to why you wouldn't suggest an upright.
You don’t need a rotating brush to clean a hard floor. Most uprights scatter dirt on a hard floor unless you can turn off the brushroll which you can’t with an X7. If you want an upright, I would suggest the Felix rather than the X7.
@@ibaisaic Thank you, I was looking further into this and came across your Felix video. I've also considered the Sebo D4 since your message. The only other one I've looked at is the Henry pet. As I have 2 cats. Once again thanks very much.
34:17 mine keeps retracting into the wand despite locking. What could be wrong?
Most vacuums never lose suction. They do, however, lose airflow. The only machine not losing airflow while operating is anything that uses the Newcombe Separator and water bath system, the most recognizable brand is Rainbow by Rexair. They also don't stink like bagged systems do. There is also one thing they can do that even the Eurovacs like Sebo, Lindhaus or Miele can't is the pick up of water, so they double as a wet cleaner as well, mopping floors, washing carpets and upholstery. Unlike the various Numatic wet and dry machines, little is done to go from wet to dry or dry to wet, with the exception of emptying the water pan. That being said, Sebo's machines are made to be high quality, but it bothers me that they don't include a dusting brush and the optional one isn't made with natural fibres like horsehair. The newest Rainbow model comes with a box full of standard attachments but the Sebo doesn't is very strange to me.
The brushroll design on Sebo machines, albeit convenient, but one problem stands out to me: When it comes to the point that when it comes time to replace the brush roll, there's a lot of plastic in it, it also looks like the power head is 4" tall, limiting the areas like under furniture for effective cleaning. The shortest brushrolls I can think of are on Shark, but like you said, when it comes to replacing the brushroll, you have to replace the whole head, literally like throwing the baby, water and tub out. The other problem with the brushroll on Sebo and those offered in similar configurations you are still using the same bushings and bearings. Looking at some other cleaners, you can change out only the brush strips, like the Eureka Vibra-Groom Rainbow PN2 and PN3 designs. The Rainbow PN3 and Eureka as well as other similar brushrolls are made of steel (stainless with Rainbow PN3) can be recycled.
The bag design seems unusually small, like other Eurovacs, on this machine. The filter tube that runs up the side of the machine actually has the same problem as the bottom filters, as the air coming in the bag as well as the dirt, are automatically pulled to that side of the cleaner blocking off airflow. If it was a little more compartmentalized that may not be so much of an issue. The other problem with modern HEPA bags is that they are ultimately made of plastic fibre, being a bit more detrimental to the environment than the conventional paper bag.
I still think if you were to purchase a vacuum cleaner your best option for a dry bagged machine is a Henry canister with its generous bag size, simple build without microcontroller boards and the ability of attaching a power nozzle. I would probably choose the Wessel-Werk EBK340 or EBK360, both relatively simple nozzles from a country that tends to go overboard in engineering products.
I owned my Sebo X7 for about 9 months. While using the **hose** today the vacuum cord was sucked up into the brush and it destroyed the cord. I wouldn't think that could happen when using the hose. I'm extremely disappointed. I watched several TH-cam videos before make my purchase and one of those videos demonstrated that the you could run over the hose and it would not get sucked up into the brush. Don't believe it folks, it's not true. My vacuum is useless now.
Your vacuum is not useless. You would need to buy a handle and cord assembly available from Sebo and it will work again. The instructions warn you not to run over the power cable and to keep the machine upright when using the hose. Any upright vacuum cleaner can damage the cord if you run over it or it gets sucked up into the machine. The Sebo will cut off power to the brush roller if anything gets sucked into the rotating brush, but damage may still happen to the cord. In this video I warn that the brush continues to rotate when using the hose and care must be taken that nothing gets sucked into the machine and to keep children away from the moving parts.
Roger, have Sebo improved the boost setting. Compared to the Felix (I have an X7 pet bought in 2017 and both the 1300 watt and current 875 watt Felix) on boost the X7 does not deep clean as well as the Felix. ( In fact the new Felix performs equally as well in Eco guise compared to my 12 year old original.) Given your plush carpet in your lounge I would definitely recommend the X7 model as it can adjust to such a plush carpet. I must admit the X7 is one of my all time favourite machines behind the Electrolux 500 and Twin Turbo machines but I remain disappointed that it does not perform as well as the Felix despite both machines sharing the same brush bar. What are your thoughts?
The X7 is better for longer and plusher pile but the Felix is best for shorter pile carpets and hard floors.
If you really want a Sebo but not the Felix (though I think Felix is their best machine) then the commercial Evolution 300 is the best bet - it’s basically the same sort of machine as the X and XP ranges but has a manually adjustable brush bar like the Felix. Our Automatic X1 just never has the right height for our carpets - so it seems to skim over them without much in the way of pile grooming. I don’t believe the X4 or X7 range is really any different in terms of what’s under the fancy colours and badges.
now go over with your kirby and see what it picks up that the sebo has left behind.
I just with they weren't so expensive in the US
Hi Roger, do you know what this scores on your suction gauge?
80, the same as a Henry.
@@ibaisaic wow. Such a long way since the mark 1 Hoover Turbopower Total Systems. I can't remember what the Turbopower 2s and 3s scored now , was it just under 60?
Crikey! All that dog hair… did you shave poor Daisy?!? “No dachshunds were harmed - or epilated - during the filming of this video!”
A couple of minutes with the Furminator.
Okay, so I bought a SEEBO 7 ... and here's my review without the waffle:
MADE IN GERMANY - pah!
ON THE WHOLE: I think a number of reviewers or comments are from people who having bought the vacuum, feel obliged to say it's wonderful because they feel stupid otherwise... I don't. You may get a vacuum that lasts for years but who want's one that's fiddly and downright awkward to use, expensive and has limited functionality? I think SEEBO are churning out this vacuum because people buy it regardless.
Made in Germany - You'll hear a great deal about 'made in germany coming from these reviews, don't fall for it ! Just remember, made in germany gave us a mercedes most built by parts from China, so it's a redundant misleading feature. Yes, the vacuum may last longer but then it also costs a good deal more and probably as a result, is not looked after. SEEBO has large amounts of plastic just like any other.
SUCTION
Amount of suction: SEEBO does have a good amount of suction. It's not excessive, it jus picks up most dirt, though it will stick to a carpet under certain conditions. But by and large, any reasonable vacuum should accomplish this and even the author of this video is 'surprised' by the dirt suction from a Dyson roller-ball, which is much the same price (200).
REAL WORLD SITUATIONS
You'll see lots of videos of large amounts of trash deposited on the carpet, this is not a very good way to tell you if the machine works well, you simply won't ever come up against that kind of trash unless you're some kind of hermit nut, so forget about it, - SEEBO picks up enough that you won't care anyway.
OTHER BELLS AND WHISTLES?
Apart from the 'made in germany' what else is good about the SEEBO? Well, probably not a lot. ... For a start, what this video does not show you, is the amount of pushing and pulling you have to do with a vacuum in the course of an hour or so. SEEBO may be made in germany, but it's pushed in all sorts of homes, and frankly, because SEEBO have not altered their machines in a long while, probably because it's expensive and not a money spinner, they have not looked into how you the customer uses them. The hand grip for instance is badly made from formed plastic, you will find that after an hour pushing, your hand will be numb with the badly formed grip, and after two hours, you'll want to rest - a completely avoidable design fault.
STUPID WAND!!
The there is the hose connection, or wand, This. wand looks good sitting in the side of the vacuum ready for action, however, no, it's not, The hose to the wand gets wrapped around the handle and makes it very awkward to use. It's heavy and unwieldy, and moreover, it does not extend very far at all ! I've seen a number of vacuums which have an extending tube to give you a further reach, but no, SEEBO were asleep when that particular feature rolled out. I found myself getting very frustrated with this wand, which got entangled in the handle or which required a lot of 'pull' to keep it extended. Absolutely pointless.
BRUSH ACCESSORY
The brush accessory is also pretty dumb. It clips onto the main handle (and gets in the way). You have to rotate the brush to the surface you're ...brushing (?) and it's not an easy thing to guess, meaning, yes, you're fiddling with the brush on the wand once again.
WASTE BAG
Waste bag. Well, all I can think is that the girl on the video must have had a lot of practise. When you close the bag it naturally pushes out of the panel and needs to be pushed back in. If you take the bag out, it is again, difficult to put back in (and it's only disposable! you can't reuse it. However a week odd later and I still have not used the maximum capacity.
BRUSH ROLLERS. FAULTS - the brush rollers stick, they are also fiddly to get out and any hair gets tangled around them.
POWER CORD FAULTS - I don't know about the power cord being a quality product, it looks thinner than many I've seen and there's no labelling to say the rating, like you'd have on a quality product. The cable feels cheap to me.
CABLE EATING VACUUMS Cabling Eater Be Ware!! One thing the SEEBO excels at is cabling of any sort - much of today's wiring consists of chargers and telephone cables and SEEBO manages to eat them, churn them round in the roller and grind to a halt. I don't like that.
FORM FACTOR Form factor - SEEBO make a range of vacuum cleaners all with the same dull 'X17' moniker - you can go on their site to try and see what vacuum you want but soon get lost which I find personally annoying. especially as I hoped that a floor extension vacuum was not just a tube which you push fitted to the extension but otherwise was a large floppy hose that you hato put somewhere. It's simply ridiculous to have so many versions and colours.
AUTOMATIC level sensing for carpets. - We've got a great fanfare about this 'microprocessor' but in reality it seems to be more marketing. The level sensing works but works pretty slowly perhaps triggered in about 5 seconds ? I don't want to wait to watch it level down to the harder floor or taller carpet, a manual device would have been much better and probably less of something to go wrong.
So. that's my gripe about this vacuum. I wanted a SEEBO because of all the hype and it looks like I'm stuck with one, it's boring, it's functional and for most people, it's fiddly and trying to use. Would I have a SEEBO again? - nah! it's a lot of dosh for a marketing ploy and even if I chose a cheaper machine, I'd still have several years worth or be able to return it. (I wonder if the SEEB refuse warranty's if the machine is old?
QUIET MOTOR
The motor is quite - a plus! and the head does go down to the ground level (plus) but the vacuum is unwieldy and has not been designed for a modern house with furniture to get around. I think perhaps that a good cylinder vacuum would have been better. I don't rate the SEEBO just because it's 'made in germany - that's hype. I Don't think that a lot of these reviews have anything to do with real world situations. I would suggest that we review videos need to stop pandering to a formulated video and get real, Unboxing is not real, deposing trash on a carpet is not real, hovering up a pile of carpet is not real, Customers need to know exactly what's going to be difficult in a in around their home.
Note however, that SEEBO in their wisdom, do not stop the motor when you are using the it to clean the car. you therefore suck up all sorts of dirt from the ground... how daft is that?
HOME USE: SEEBO vacuums are difficult to use in a home environment where the ergonomics make it difficult to navigate around objects.
STAIR EXTENSION
I cannot fault the stari extension enough. This is truly a heath robinson accessory that has been cobbled together a the a last minute. Your 40 pounds (or whatever) buys you a large unwieldy plastic tube. Totally inexcusably rubbish.
WEIGHT
When you're pushing this vacuum around, the suction makes it feel heavy - there's not vent to reduce the vacuum.
As noted, be careful. If you get a model with a stair extension, you simply get a large corrugated pipe that is a pain to lug around.There are several vacuums with stair extensions. So why can't SEEBO make something better? and without the cost?
SUMMARY - SEEBO is a good machine with limited functionality. It may be German but that is no reason to assume it will last. SEEBO vacuums are badly designed for the modern home. SEEBO have poor functionality, and are not ergonomic. i.e, they can be tiring to use and there are more capable machines out there. Ensure that whatever vaccuumm you buy has a good warranty including labour.
Well I’m thinking of getting a Seebo XP. I think it will be fine on my wool Persian carpets in my very large old historic Victorian house, with big airy rooms, and plenty of space between furniture, and NO plastic laminate flooring. I can’t use canister vacuums as I am tall, and bending over those short sticks, and tugging away at them dislodges a disc in my spine. I got fed up with cutting my fingers on pieces of vulgar ‘purple’ plastic which kept breaking of the 4 ball Dysons I’ve had, and which had to be disposed of before two years. If I don’t get the Sebo, I will try a second hand Kirby which are still made in America I think.