This video is gold. It goes by quickly, and it's a bit confusing with the two or three different varieties of power brush being worked on simultaneously, but he's got lots of great tips in there. You can tell this guy does this for a living -- he assembles and disassembles these things like a marine field-stripping a rifle. I found this video after my Miele SEB 236 power brush kept tripping its breaker. I had already pulled a ton of hair out from under the belt with tweezers, without disassembling the head, but it would still get stuck, and the brush was hard to turn with my fingers, so I figured it was time to take it apart. Still, this was after eight years of service in a three-dog household. So it's not like this is something you have to do every year or even every three years (though it probably couldn't hurt). My brush had two squirrels' worth of hair inside it, especially tangled up in the motor gear that turns the belt! Gotta hand it to Miele though, the parts are solid as heck, metal and dense plastic, and after I pulled all the hair out it ran like new. The belt is toothed instead of smooth, and still looked great after a ridiculous amount of dog hair abusing it for years. I added silicone grease to the height pedal plate and tri-flow to the motor and the brush bearings like in the video. I just scrubbed out the inside with cleaning wipes instead of running it through the dishwasher, because I wasn't brave enough to totally remove the motor and re-tension the belt. But I figure I got 80% of the way there. Also, the tip about the bearing cooler holes in the brush was gold -- I made sure to clean those out as well. As other comments have mentioned, watch for the screw placements on the gray interior part. There are a ton of screw holes in it, but only five of them (on my model) were real top-side (gray-side) screws. The way to distinguish them was by shining a light through -- the top-side screw holes were the ones you can't see through. The bottom-side screw holes go all the way through, since they secure the bottom of the case to the top. On my model, the pedals are one solid piece instead of two like the video shows, so apparently they've changed the design to make it more reliable. The clear plastic rocker under the "lean-back" pedal was also a little tricky. You have to push it down into its socket pretty firmly to get it seated, otherwise the gray top won't go on easily. But just take your time, and it'll come together.
I was director of a large data center. A professional data center cleaning company came in. The used a Miele vacuum in the smaller areas. So when our home vacuum broke my wife and I went to a professional store and purchased on. That was over 15 years ago. Today I am replacing the belt on the power head. My wife loves her Miele.
Huge thanks for posting this video. I just did a full service on my SEB236 and this made the whole process straight forward and easy to do. The machine is now quieter and smoother to operate.
It it a very robustly built powernozzle that performs really well and the convince of being able to adjust the height with your toe is great. However it’s extremely complex and we’re I to install a central vacuum system in my house I’d most likely opt for the Sebo ET-1 powerhead instead. I believe that its removable brushroll encourages more regular maintenance thereby lessening the need for a thorough service as this very often. It also comes with a color selection which is cool.
I really enjoy these take apart videos. I find it very interesting how miele vacuums and vacs in general work. Since watching your videos I picked up a c1 turbo team and a u1 cat and dog. Couldn't be happier!!! Take care and keep vacuuming.
A master Miele man (England, he would have a "Title" designating his unique, "for the greater good", with a forever staff, etc...). to me, I vote YES!!
Thank you for this in-depth video. I have a question regarding this vacuum head, I have the Electro Premium version. The vacuum sucks fine on normal floor mode, but when switched to the carpet mode, it runs for a few seconds and then the reset button light turns on for no apparent reason. The motor has a different muffled sound as well, compared to the usual sound. I'm wondering what could be the cause of this and whether I should purchase a new head altogether. It is about 5 years old. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
@@PerformanceReviews Thanks for the response, I really appreciate it! I actually took it in for service yesterday right after posing this question to you. Haven't heard back yet, but I'm sure he'll address it for me. Regardless, your videos certainly helped me understand the machine better, so big thank you for that!! 🙏 Hope you have an excellent day and please keep making these types of videos, they're super helpful! 💗👍
What is the name of the part that broke when the connection socket was forced at the 6:48 part of your video? when you said someone must have forced it "shame". I did get a laugh when I wasn't to happy! Your video is very thorough and professional and I'm now subscribed. Thanks ahead Mike M.
Great video; thanks. Have a SEB236; the left foot locking device snaps into place and then pops right back out. It has a spring that could hold up an elephant. I can find the locking device online, but not the spring. If I could order those two parts, not sure it would fix the problem. Any advice would be more than welcome.
Please Help! Love the video. Followed it well. Fixed the debris problem (hair around the belt holder). But now the height adjustment will not work! I've tried flipping the inside spring in the knob, since one end is wider than the other. Still no luck. Stays on same number when i click metal lever. Does cover need to be on to function? Any help is appreciated!
Noticed you forgot to replace two screws, one on each side of the nozzle, after setting the light grey section in place. Just for the newbies following your every move.....Not me of coarse!!! ;) Great video...Thank you!
There are four screws that go in the middle blue section before the cover goes onall of which are in place you can see later in this video some parts were skipped to make the video shorter.
@@PerformanceReviews I should have specified neck instead of nozzle. At 19:55 the screw holes are empty on each side of the neck just before the top cover goes on.
I love my 236 but it has one major problem. The air intake path is such that hair and debris get caked on the flat area behind the brush. In addition to that I have to take mine apart every couple months to clean the chamber because the self cleaning doesn’t work very well. The belt needs to be dressed regularly too from my experience. Thanks for the video!!
So you run your vacuum on the highest setting when using this? I usually only see that I'm people who used it with the lower suction/auto setting which doesn't clear the debris.
Performance Reviews yeah I run it on it’s highest suction. I have two German shepherds and the shedding is unreal. I think that has a great deal to do with it. Good to know it’s not a known issue with the nozzle and it sounds like it’s a victim of my extreme circumstances.
Followed your video--was able to take it apart and find the broken plastic wand release piece that was jamming the mechanism. I removed it and can use it again but obviously doesn't lock up in place.. Where can I order the internal plastic wand release piece? No local repair available in my area. Thanks for this video--super detailed!
Kinda wish I'd seen this video about a few days ago. I had a broken locking mechanism. Sorta had to figure all this out on my own (sans the lubrication.) But yes, very helpful. I was amazed at the amount of gunk I pulled out of the thing. I'd never heard the "every 2 years" service mantra. Great video though. I may disassemble it again just to lubricate everything.
@Performance Reviews Hello, I took my Miele SEB 236 Electro Premium apart because the connection socket foot release button was not working and found that the plastic socket locking device was broken just like in the video. I also found the plastic cover on one of the brushroll black bearing end caps was damaged and needs to be replaced. I was wondering where can I purchase these replacement parts online and what grease did you use in the video on the certain parts? I do have Trident LP20 Silicone Grease which says I can use on rubber, plastic and metel, would this be okay to use instead? If so, would you recommend to use silicone grease on the rubber belt for longevity instead of a bar of soap? I also don't have the oil you used but I do have sewing machine oil, can I use this instead on the parts? Thanks.
Endless thanks for solving the “wand-release” dilemma with this otherwise excellent unit. Can you please point me to the solution for the Miele “stuck wand-extension button” for same C3 model?
I’m looking to solve the “wand length adjustment button is stuck” and wand is extremely difficult to extend and shorten for this same C3 Miele model. Can you point me to a video which addresses this problem?
Just took apart and cleaned mine. It's basically the same internas as the SEB228, what's the point of offering both? Seems like economies of scale making just the SEB236 would be more profitable in the long run?
I did call an authorized Miele repair place. He said spring will run $5- $10. Service of powerhead $69.00. I also called an authorized Miele shop that serviced the vac before in 2019. So I took it to him he said the release lever doesn’t need a spring. That was yesterday. He said someone is going to open it up today and give me a quote on how much it’s gonna cost. He’s thinking it needs a new lever and a new neck which is $200. So, which is it a simple spring? Or am I getting scammed? By going for a new neck and lever without a sprain
I cleaned and regreased the height adjuster (just as you did) but my SEB 236 still slips when going 4 --> 5, instead going 4 --> 4. Do you know what could be causing it?
I have the C2 Electro+. Is this power nozzle an upgrade over the 228 or are they the same? And why hasn't Miele offered some kind of mini power brush like they do for their new vacuum. I think it's $129. I would pay that considering the one that relies on sunction is $75.
The 236 is their premium power nozzle with a light bumper and low profile. Pick up capabilities about the same between nozzles. I doubt they'll be a mini electric nozzle on plug in Miele's anytime soon ,due to some European regulations.
@@PerformanceReviewsThat's the only thing that's missing from the machine. The turbo mini-brush is good, but I've used the mini electric brush for the TriFlex and there's no comparison. That machine is nice, but expensive. That's a really good machine also, but the C2 E+ is just great, especially when it was 100 bucks less not too long ago.
Am I seeing a wire spring that holds in place the plastic locking device for the handle release... the clear plastic lever? Because mine did not have that and it's impossible to keep it in place.
Thanks for the video. I had one that was quite a pain.. I wonder.. Do you own your own store? Your videos are stellar and you seem quite intelegent. I am looking for a partner / owner operator for a vac store on the texas coast. Like to fish? beach? Willing to offer ownership with sweat equity. business has been open for more than 50 years. any interest reply back!
Thanks for the reply. Yea sounds like an Australian problem. Quite annoying that the only vacuum cleaner with any quality that is suitable for wool loop carpet that is available here with adjustable brush roller is the Sebo which is ridiculously expensive.
How can I order the plastic part that broke? Our local dealer had no onsite vac repair tech. The cost of shipping it out plus actual service fee was almost the cost of a new head.
Every well designed vacuum allows easy removal of the roller brush for regular cleaning. Thanks for showing why NO ONE should buy this vacuum. I own this vac and the roller clogs with hair every use. Hair also gets between the roller ends and vacuum sides. This is nearly impossible to clean without disassembly. These vacuums are for the very rich who can afford to have their butler take it to the repair shop every week to have the roller brush cleaned. If you don't have a butler, you can't afford this vacuum.
Sorry to hear you're having problems. What's your describing is what can happen if you don't use the machine on the highest suction setting when using the brush. There might also be some sort of blockage somewhere else that's causing hair to gather. I've been selling and servicing these for years it's not a normal issue. Hope that little bit of insight helps you out.
This video is gold. It goes by quickly, and it's a bit confusing with the two or three different varieties of power brush being worked on simultaneously, but he's got lots of great tips in there. You can tell this guy does this for a living -- he assembles and disassembles these things like a marine field-stripping a rifle.
I found this video after my Miele SEB 236 power brush kept tripping its breaker. I had already pulled a ton of hair out from under the belt with tweezers, without disassembling the head, but it would still get stuck, and the brush was hard to turn with my fingers, so I figured it was time to take it apart. Still, this was after eight years of service in a three-dog household. So it's not like this is something you have to do every year or even every three years (though it probably couldn't hurt).
My brush had two squirrels' worth of hair inside it, especially tangled up in the motor gear that turns the belt! Gotta hand it to Miele though, the parts are solid as heck, metal and dense plastic, and after I pulled all the hair out it ran like new. The belt is toothed instead of smooth, and still looked great after a ridiculous amount of dog hair abusing it for years. I added silicone grease to the height pedal plate and tri-flow to the motor and the brush bearings like in the video. I just scrubbed out the inside with cleaning wipes instead of running it through the dishwasher, because I wasn't brave enough to totally remove the motor and re-tension the belt. But I figure I got 80% of the way there. Also, the tip about the bearing cooler holes in the brush was gold -- I made sure to clean those out as well.
As other comments have mentioned, watch for the screw placements on the gray interior part. There are a ton of screw holes in it, but only five of them (on my model) were real top-side (gray-side) screws. The way to distinguish them was by shining a light through -- the top-side screw holes were the ones you can't see through. The bottom-side screw holes go all the way through, since they secure the bottom of the case to the top. On my model, the pedals are one solid piece instead of two like the video shows, so apparently they've changed the design to make it more reliable.
The clear plastic rocker under the "lean-back" pedal was also a little tricky. You have to push it down into its socket pretty firmly to get it seated, otherwise the gray top won't go on easily. But just take your time, and it'll come together.
I was director of a large data center. A professional data center cleaning company came in. The used a Miele vacuum in the smaller areas. So when our home vacuum broke my wife and I went to a professional store and purchased on. That was over 15 years ago. Today I am replacing the belt on the power head. My wife loves her Miele.
Alex makes this look so easy. He definitely knows his stuff!
Huge thanks for posting this video. I just did a full service on my SEB236 and this made the whole process straight forward and easy to do. The machine is now quieter and smoother to operate.
It it a very robustly built powernozzle that performs really well and the convince of being able to adjust the height with your toe is great. However it’s extremely complex and we’re I to install a central vacuum system in my house I’d most likely opt for the Sebo ET-1 powerhead instead. I believe that its removable brushroll encourages more regular maintenance thereby lessening the need for a thorough service as this very often. It also comes with a color selection which is cool.
I love these power nozzles. They're excellent deep cleaners and very well built like any miele should.
I really enjoy these take apart videos. I find it very interesting how miele vacuums and vacs in general work. Since watching your videos I picked up a c1 turbo team and a u1 cat and dog. Couldn't be happier!!! Take care and keep vacuuming.
A master Miele man (England, he would have a "Title" designating his unique, "for the greater good", with a forever staff, etc...). to me, I vote YES!!
Thank you for this in-depth video. I have a question regarding this vacuum head, I have the Electro Premium version. The vacuum sucks fine on normal floor mode, but when switched to the carpet mode, it runs for a few seconds and then the reset button light turns on for no apparent reason. The motor has a different muffled sound as well, compared to the usual sound. I'm wondering what could be the cause of this and whether I should purchase a new head altogether. It is about 5 years old. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
Bring it to your local dealer for service. Most likely it will need to be cleaned oiled and adjust.
@@PerformanceReviews Thanks for the response, I really appreciate it! I actually took it in for service yesterday right after posing this question to you. Haven't heard back yet, but I'm sure he'll address it for me. Regardless, your videos certainly helped me understand the machine better, so big thank you for that!! 🙏 Hope you have an excellent day and please keep making these types of videos, they're super helpful! 💗👍
What is the name of the part that broke when the connection socket was forced at the 6:48 part of your video? when you said someone must have forced it "shame". I did get a laugh when I wasn't to happy! Your video is very thorough and professional and I'm now subscribed. Thanks ahead Mike M.
Great video; thanks. Have a SEB236; the left foot locking device snaps into place and then pops right back out. It has a spring that could hold up an elephant. I can find the locking device online, but not the spring. If I could order those two parts, not sure it would fix the problem. Any advice would be more than welcome.
Bring this to your local dealer.
Please Help! Love the video. Followed it well. Fixed the debris problem (hair around the belt holder). But now the height adjustment will not work! I've tried flipping the inside spring in the knob, since one end is wider than the other. Still no luck. Stays on same number when i click metal lever. Does cover need to be on to function? Any help is appreciated!
Follow what I said in the video. "Take it to an authorized dealer" "do not try this at home!"
Noticed you forgot to replace two screws, one on each side of the nozzle, after setting the light grey section in place. Just for the newbies following your every move.....Not me of coarse!!! ;)
Great video...Thank you!
There are four screws that go in the middle blue section before the cover goes onall of which are in place you can see later in this video some parts were skipped to make the video shorter.
@@PerformanceReviews I should have specified neck instead of nozzle. At 19:55 the screw holes are empty on each side of the neck just before the top cover goes on.
@@babbs128 he did forget to put those in. Noticed that as well. Sloppy!
Great tear down video. Will you ever make a diagnosing/troubleshooting video for a non working SEB-236?
No the troubleshooting part is self-explanatory.
I love my 236 but it has one major problem. The air intake path is such that hair and debris get caked on the flat area behind the brush. In addition to that I have to take mine apart every couple months to clean the chamber because the self cleaning doesn’t work very well. The belt needs to be dressed regularly too from my experience. Thanks for the video!!
So you run your vacuum on the highest setting when using this? I usually only see that I'm people who used it with the lower suction/auto setting which doesn't clear the debris.
Performance Reviews yeah I run it on it’s highest suction. I have two German shepherds and the shedding is unreal. I think that has a great deal to do with it. Good to know it’s not a known issue with the nozzle and it sounds like it’s a victim of my extreme circumstances.
Followed your video--was able to take it apart and find the broken plastic wand release piece that was jamming the mechanism. I removed it and can use it again but obviously doesn't lock up in place.. Where can I order the internal plastic wand release piece? No local repair available in my area. Thanks for this video--super detailed!
You need to call a local dealer to get the part.
@@PerformanceReviews I have had 2 broken ones already, replaced first one at dealer. just today found it broken again. flimsy plastic piece.
Kinda wish I'd seen this video about a few days ago. I had a broken locking mechanism. Sorta had to figure all this out on my own (sans the lubrication.) But yes, very helpful. I was amazed at the amount of gunk I pulled out of the thing. I'd never heard the "every 2 years" service mantra. Great video though. I may disassemble it again just to lubricate everything.
Thank you for sharing what you know!
I would have probably messed this thing up without your tips
@Performance Reviews Hello, I took my Miele SEB 236 Electro Premium apart because the connection socket foot release button was not working and found that the plastic socket locking device was broken just like in the video. I also found the plastic cover on one of the brushroll black bearing end caps was damaged and needs to be replaced. I was wondering where can I purchase these replacement parts online and what grease did you use in the video on the certain parts? I do have Trident LP20 Silicone Grease which says I can use on rubber, plastic and metel, would this be okay to use instead? If so, would you recommend to use silicone grease on the rubber belt for longevity instead of a bar of soap? I also don't have the oil you used but I do have sewing machine oil, can I use this instead on the parts? Thanks.
Endless thanks for solving the “wand-release” dilemma with this otherwise excellent unit. Can you please point me to the solution for the Miele “stuck wand-extension button” for same C3 model?
I’m looking to solve the “wand length adjustment button is stuck” and wand is extremely difficult to extend and shorten for this same C3 Miele model. Can you point me to a video which addresses this problem?
Just took apart and cleaned mine. It's basically the same internas as the SEB228, what's the point of offering both? Seems like economies of scale making just the SEB236 would be more profitable in the long run?
The EBK 340 came before the EBK 360 the SEB236 is an evolutionary stock Gap in between them that came out a decade before the EBK360 aka the SEB228
I did call an authorized Miele repair place.
He said spring will run $5- $10.
Service of powerhead $69.00.
I also called an authorized Miele shop that serviced the vac before in 2019.
So I took it to him he said the release lever doesn’t need a spring. That was yesterday.
He said someone is going to open it up today and give me a quote on how much it’s gonna cost.
He’s thinking it needs a new lever and a new neck which is $200.
So, which is it a simple spring?
Or am I getting scammed? By going for a new neck and lever without a sprain
* spring
How do you disassemble the locking mechanism for the hose that you step on? I can't seem to get the cap that holds the spring to slide downwards,
What type of oil do you use to lubricate the wheels?
I cleaned and regreased the height adjuster (just as you did) but my SEB 236 still slips when going 4 --> 5, instead going 4 --> 4. Do you know what could be causing it?
So where does the spring go that you sneak out of the view at 21:45??
"don't try this at home" bring it to your local dealer.
@@PerformanceReviews 😂
I have the C2 Electro+. Is this power nozzle an upgrade over the 228 or are they the same? And why hasn't Miele offered some kind of mini power brush like they do for their new vacuum. I think it's $129. I would pay that considering the one that relies on sunction is $75.
The 236 is their premium power nozzle with a light bumper and low profile.
Pick up capabilities about the same between nozzles.
I doubt they'll be a mini electric nozzle on plug in Miele's anytime soon ,due to some European regulations.
@@PerformanceReviewsThat's the only thing that's missing from the machine. The turbo mini-brush is good, but I've used the mini electric brush for the TriFlex and there's no comparison. That machine is nice, but expensive. That's a really good machine also, but the C2 E+ is just great, especially when it was 100 bucks less not too long ago.
Am I seeing a wire spring that holds in place the plastic locking device for the handle release... the clear plastic lever? Because mine did not have that and it's impossible to keep it in place.
Go to your local Miele dealer
You guys open? Can I bring you mine to the HR location? It is going in and out of power seems to be linked to the angle of the wand.
Most vacuum stores are open I recommend you try bringing it to your local dealer. You can check on my patreon page I do mail ins as welll
@@PerformanceReviews Im pretty sure you are my local dealer. Could be wrong I guess....
Awesome video and thank you!!
Good video but I needed a spring for the release lever which this video didn’t show needed the dimensions, etc.
You need to go to your local authorized dealer to get the part.
Thanks for the video. I had one that was quite a pain.. I wonder.. Do you own your own store? Your videos are stellar and you seem quite intelegent. I am looking for a partner / owner operator for a vac store on the texas coast. Like to fish? beach? Willing to offer ownership with sweat equity. business has been open for more than 50 years. any interest reply back!
Is the reset button supposed to be orange or green?
Orange on later models and green older models
Where can I buy that clear plastic lever for locking the nozzle?
Link in description to your local dealer.
Thanks!
Very helpful. Thanky you!
Apparently, they don't sell these heads anymore because of the many problems. So, no height adjusting heads on Miele vacuum cleaners in Australia.
That sounds like an Australia problem. They sell them here in North America and they're rather reliable.
Thanks for the reply. Yea sounds like an Australian problem. Quite annoying that the only vacuum cleaner with any quality that is suitable for wool loop carpet that is available here with adjustable brush roller is the Sebo which is ridiculously expensive.
I’m trying to put it back together but wires got a little loose and it’s hard to get them in place. Right now it’s stuck disassembled
"Don't try this at home bring it to your authorized dealer Link in the description"
@@PerformanceReviews yeah I know but I was wondering if you had any advice on putting it back together ill give it one more try
Why would my vacuum work only when I press the kill switch. Same head
Sounds like you broke something bring it to your authorized Miele dealer for repair.
You washed a Miele vacuum head and a Bosch dishwasher. Tistis😂😊
Did you speed up the video? It seemed a little fast
Yes about 20%
@@PerformanceReviews I wish it was in original speed. No rush
It still seems to drag
How can I order the plastic part that broke? Our local dealer had no onsite vac repair tech. The cost of shipping it out plus actual service fee was almost the cost of a new head.
@@sgtjonson you can slow the playback using the gear icon. also you can zoom in on the playback, which can be helpful.
found name myself. called socket locking device.
Forgot the two back screws on the top plate either side of the tube attachment.
You don't remove those
I think you're missing the point as to why people came to this page.
Womp womp
Understand…BUT you gotta slow down talking….holly smokes, rewind-rewind
You can slow the playback speed. Hit the gear icon, then choose playback speed , 3 slower speeds
Every well designed vacuum allows easy removal of the roller brush for regular cleaning.
Thanks for showing why NO ONE should buy this vacuum. I own this vac and the roller clogs with hair every use. Hair also gets between the roller ends and vacuum sides. This is nearly impossible to clean without disassembly. These vacuums are for the very rich who can afford to have their butler take it to the repair shop every week to have the roller brush cleaned. If you don't have a butler, you can't afford this vacuum.
Sorry to hear you're having problems.
What's your describing is what can happen if you don't use the machine on the highest suction setting when using the brush. There might also be some sort of blockage somewhere else that's causing hair to gather. I've been selling and servicing these for years it's not a normal issue.
Hope that little bit of insight helps you out.
Thanks!
Your welcome!