If you don't mind a little religion with your vacuum cleaners, then this is the place to purchase or service one. Dave is the authorized Miele dealer in the Seattle area. He has everything possible in stock and encyclopedic knowledge of the industry for the past 40 years. He gave me a great deal, was willing to pull the machines out of the boxes and mix and match the parts to get me what I need and didn't try to oversell me. He is also very competitive with internet pricing. He is going to take my old vac in a decent trade.
This is the place to go for new, used or service for your Miele or other high end vacuums if you can get beyond the quirky outdoor decor of old vacuum cleaners made into zoo animals (think mostly elephants) and religious references.
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