I Love Dyson Vacuum Cleaners [Archive]

Snowflake

11-24-2008, 10:59 AM

OMG, I've wanted a new vacuum for some time. While I loved the Oreck because it weighed next to nothing, I hated it because you had to have a funky hand vac to use attachments (which I could never get to work). And it never seemed to pick up all the stuff on the rugs, forget the hardwood.

I took the plunge and bought a Dyson Ball DC15 and my apartment will never be the same. The 5x8 area rug in my bedroom, I pulled enough hair out of it to create a second cat. OMG! My mother would be so proud of me, I'm actually happy to be cleaning house.

Well worth the $400 (on installment payments, yay!) :snap:

Ghoulish Delight

11-24-2008, 11:13 AM

CoasterMatt

11-24-2008, 11:15 AM

I wish Dyson would build a robot vacuum - that would be the greatest invention ever.

wendybeth

11-24-2008, 11:24 AM

We have a Dyson Animal vacuum- it rocks! I am amazed by the amount of hair and dirt it picks up. Well worth the investment.

Betty

11-24-2008, 11:24 AM

I know what you mean about a new vaccuum. I don't recall which one I bought - but it's got the removable tank instead of a bag, and a washable filter.

The first time I used it, I realized just how much my old vaccuum needed replacing. It was, frankly, embarrassing just how much dirt and hair and stuff it picked up. It's very gratifying to empty it after vaccuuming and know that all that's out of the rug.

A new vaccuum! Who knew it could bring so much joy!

BarTopDancer

11-24-2008, 11:32 AM

I've been trying to convince my parents to get a new vacuum for close to 5 years now. They have an ancient Oreck (or some other brand name vacuum) that is probably older than me. They swear it's still good because it's an industrial one. Ya, not so much. Maybe I'll buy them a Dyson for Hanukkah.

Snowflake

11-24-2008, 11:48 AM

We have a Dyson Animal vacuum- it rocks! I am amazed by the amount of hair and dirt it picks up. Well worth the investment.

I looked at the Animal, too late, after I'd already bought the "ball." I cannot complain, you're right it rocks! It was shocking how much crud it pulled up out of the rug, off the floor and in the path of the vacuum! From about 8 inches away it wads of floating cat hair, zoompf in the machine.

At least now I feel like I can keep up since I'm getting a new kitty for Xmas!

Snowflake

11-24-2008, 11:56 AM

Sounds like a much better result than our recent attempt at a new vacuum.

We got a good deal on a Roomba. Unfortunately, the poor thing just is not equipped to handle the kind of mess that comes with bunny ownership. Namely, the hay that tends to end up around our living room gave it fits and all it did was pile it up (mixed with fur and dry litter) at the edge of the rug. We had to send it back. And we were so excited to own a robot :(

At the risk of sounding like a religious convert, go for a Dyson if you can. It's seriously fabulous as vacuums go. Not as sexy as a roomba, but zero assembly (except the handle) and easy to empty and works like a dream. It's also quieter than most (louder on hardwood, though).

Not Afraid

11-24-2008, 11:57 AM

Speaking of kitties.........there is a cute, sweet, lovable black boy kitten in need of a home. (Not one of mine, but from the same colony.) He also has a big black brother (who is a bit skittish) and a fluffy orange sister who is coming around and will be a good cat.

Moonliner

11-24-2008, 11:57 AM

I looked at the Animal, too late, after I'd already bought the "ball." I cannot complain, you're right it rocks! It was shocking how much crud it pulled up out of the rug, off the floor and in the path of the vacuum! From about 8 inches away it wads of floating cat hair, zoompf in the machine.

At least now I feel like I can keep up since I'm getting a new kitty for Xmas!

Great, now I have this vision of a kitten whirling around inside the Dyson stuck in my head.

Ghoulish Delight

11-24-2008, 12:02 PM

At the risk of sounding like a religious convert, go for a Dyson if you can. It's seriously fabulous as vacuums go. Not as sexy as a roomba, but zero assembly (except the handle) and easy to empty and works like a dream. It's also quieter than most (louder on hardwood, though).
The thing is, our current vacuum does a fine job. The benefit of the Roomba would have been the labor saving aspect. Without the automation we have no real justification for a new vacuum.

BarTopDancer

11-24-2008, 12:02 PM

Great, now I have this vision of a kitten whirling around inside the Dyson stuck in my head.

Are you channeling scaeagles?

scaeagles

11-24-2008, 12:03 PM

My Dyson rocks. Never tried to vacuum up a cat, though.

wendybeth

11-24-2008, 12:04 PM

My Dyson rocks. Never tried to vacuum up a cat, though.

Good luck if you do- my cats disappear when the vacuum comes out.

Andrew

11-24-2008, 12:07 PM

We have the DC14 Animal (and three [currently four] cats). Well worth the money, especially since it can be easily disassembled and cleaned.

We also have a Roomba and Scooba for our wood floors, and while their performance isn't what I'd call great it is definitely good enough between semi-annual major housecleanings.

Moonliner

11-24-2008, 12:25 PM

My Dyson rocks. Never tried to vacuum up a cat, though.

In the name of science I would suggest you start small with say a mouse or chick, if that goes well you can move up to a gerbil or hamster and finally on to kittens and full grown cats.

Please document your trials with photos. No, wait a second, scratch that. Take video.

Snowflake

11-24-2008, 12:29 PM

Good luck if you do- my cats disappear when the vacuum comes out.

Tango watched from the semi-safe location of her cat tree. That is, until I vacuumed the thing with the amount of hair I vacuumed you'd think she'd be bald!

Snowflake

11-24-2008, 12:30 PM

scaeagles

11-24-2008, 12:47 PM

In the name of science I would suggest you start small with say a mouse or chick, if that goes well you can move up to a gerbil or hamster and finally on to kittens and full grown cats.

Please document your trials with photos. No, wait a second, scratch that. Take video.

I believe there may be laws against such things. Plus then I would actually have to be close enough to a cat (assuming earlier trials provided acceptable results) to attempt to vacuum it up, and that's just not going to happen.

Gemini Cricket

11-24-2008, 01:07 PM

James Dyson could sell me anything with that accent of his.
;)

CoasterMatt

11-24-2008, 01:35 PM

There's a bad guy on General Hospital that I can never take seriously, because he SOUNDS just like James Dyson, so I always think "Why is the vacuum cleaner guy so mean?"

Brigitte

11-24-2008, 02:04 PM

We broke down and bought one earlier this year too and I love it. Later this week we're ripping out the carpet down here in the daycare and replacing it with commercial vinyl tiles so it won't get as much use down here.

Disneyphile

11-24-2008, 03:21 PM

Unfortunately, the poor thing just is not equipped to handle the kind of mess that comes with bunny ownership. Namely, the hay that tends to end up around our living room gave it fits and all it did was pile it up (mixed with fur and dry litter) at the edge of the rug. Yeah, the robots really don't like the hay so much. However, ours does a wonderful job on pet hair, kitty litter, bird food, etc. The only catch - it has to be emptied daily, and the brushes cleaned every other day. But, we've had great luck with ours for months now, and it saves us a LOT of labor (cleaning brushes for 5 minutes is a lot better than an hour of vacuuming our entire joint). As for the hay, we just pick that up with our dust-buster in the morning before the Roomba makes its rounds. That sucks that it didn't work out for you though. :(

We also have an upright Dyson, and I completely echo the sentiments about it. It's well worth the cost.

alphabassettgrrl

11-24-2008, 04:42 PM

I love my Dyson, too. We have the Animal one. Kind of set me back to pay that much for a vaccuum, but now that I've used it... oh, yeah. Absolutely worth it.

Kevy Baby

11-24-2008, 04:56 PM

How foes the Animal do with long human hair? That seems to be the bane fo just about every vacuum cleaner we have ever owned.

Moreso with the rotating brush.

Andrew

11-24-2008, 06:41 PM

How foes the Animal do with long human hair? That seems to be the bane fo just about every vacuum cleaner we have ever owned.

Moreso with the rotating brush.
As someone with long human hair married to someone else with long human hair, I can state that it does very well -- but you do have to take the roller out every once in a while to cut the accumulated hair off. No more than two or three times a year.

Kevy Baby

11-24-2008, 06:52 PM

No more than two or three times a year.Sure beats two or three times per vacuuming session.

alphabassettgrrl

11-24-2008, 07:49 PM

While I've recently cut mine, it was long for a long time and the vaccuum seems to handle it reasonably well.

NickO'Time

11-25-2008, 01:36 AM

My Dyson is what I consider a great choice for keeping up with the cats and Beagle hair. SnowFlake is right!

BarTopDancer

11-29-2008, 12:47 PM

Not Afraid

03-22-2009, 11:46 AM

I'm currently researching Dyson vacuums in order to take the plunge. Costco has this one - the DC17 Total Clean for $399 (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11467557&search=vacuum&Mo=0&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&lang=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043%204294966609&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&D=vacuum&Ntt=vacuum&No=0&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1&SessionID=5e64293e-fc60-4595-a21a-97e3b3f52cbb) - which seem like it would work. I can't seem to figure out which one would be best for us, though. We have all hardwood or hard floors and furniture that gets covered in hair of various species. Any recommendations? Does the DC17 look like a good choice? Why are there so many MODELS????????

scaeagles

03-22-2009, 12:04 PM

I have a Dyson "car" model. I think it primarily has to do with what kind of attachments come with the machine. Mine has a mini attachment with a spinning brush that attaches to the extension wand. I know they make a "pet" model as well, but am not sure what is unique about it.

lashbear

03-22-2009, 04:18 PM

No matter which model you get, it'll suck.

....had to say it.

Snowflake

03-22-2009, 04:44 PM

Well, for ease of movement, I do love using the Dyson Ball. The only thing is seems funky about is pulling the vacuum backwards, it moves, but does not seem to like it so well, this on my short area rugs. Frankly, I do not think you can go wrong with any Dyson model, the noise is louder when I do the hardwood, but, the amount of crud it pulls up is just astounding. I love it!

3894

03-22-2009, 04:47 PM

We have the Dyson Animal.

It's a good vacuum except it's not true there are no filters. It actually does have an interior filter that needs changing every once in a while. It's in a place where only a vacuum repair guy can get to (in the central part of the machine, pried open with a screw driver). The job (inc. filter) costs $60 here.

Kevy Baby

03-22-2009, 06:43 PM

Mine has a mini attachment with a spinning brush that attaches to the extension wand.Is it a vacuum or a sex toy?

scaeagles

03-22-2009, 07:39 PM

I suppose you could ask the same thing about Snowflakes post -

Well, for ease of movement, I do love using the Dyson Ball. The only thing is seems funky about is pulling the vacuum backwards, it moves, but does not seem to like it so well, this on my short area rugs.

Ease of movement is important. However, it may not be of much use to her if it doesn't like short area rugs.

BarTopDancer

03-22-2009, 09:19 PM

Target often sells Dyson's with a decent sized Target gift card as a "rebate".

You might want to check their prices for comparison.

As for the models, I think that they all "suck" just as well as each other, and the difference really comes from the attachments. Decide what attachments you really need (for example do you really need a stair attachment?).

Snowflake

03-22-2009, 10:10 PM

I suppose you could ask the same thing about Snowflakes post -

Ease of movement is important. However, it may not be of much use to her if it doesn't like short area rugs.

Well, I tested it out today, pulling backward, I did not have the wheels fully retracted, hence my problem. So I retract my previoous caveat. As for the filter, there is one, easy to get to and it will need replacing eventually. You can pull it out and rinse it, it's in the instructions.

Kevy Baby

03-22-2009, 11:35 PM

It's a good vacuum except it's not true there are no filters. It actually does have an interior filter that needs changing every once in a while. It's in a place where only a vacuum repair guy can get to (in the central part of the machine, pried open with a screw driver). The job (inc. filter) costs $60 here.

As for the filter, there is one, easy to get to and it will need replacing eventually. You can pull it out and rinse it, it's in the instructions.Hmm... who is lying?

Disneyphile

03-23-2009, 01:10 AM

Wow. This thread really sucks!

;)

3894

03-23-2009, 07:39 AM

Hmm... who is lying?

My answer seems to have disappeared into the ether because my login timed out. If this is a repeat, that's what happened, k thx.

The answer to Kevy's question: Dyson Co. Britain dinged them on false advertising (http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/12/24/advertising-regulato.html). The vacuum does, in fact, lose suction over its lifetime. My vacuum repair guy took a screw driver, pried open the case and showed me why. Maybe other, newer models than the Animal do not have this component.

I still like my Dyson Animal, though. It's lightweight, bagless, and the attachments are very easy to use. I'd recommend this vacuum cleaner but with the knowledge that you'll be replacing the interior filter every now and again.

Morrigoon

03-23-2009, 03:34 PM

If anyone's interested in Roomba still, it's today's woot. $150 (http://www.woot.com/)

lashbear

03-23-2009, 04:39 PM

If anyone's interested in Roomba still, it's today's woot. $150 (http://www.woot.com/)
Don't forget: Cats Love Them (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdbilSWjaM)!!

Morrigoon

03-23-2009, 04:59 PM

OMG that clip rules

Disneyphile

03-23-2009, 05:40 PM

I think it sucks!

Kevy Baby

03-23-2009, 05:55 PM

Don't forget: Cats Love Them (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewdbilSWjaM)!!That was so NOT what I expected to see!

But I loved it!

alphabassettgrrl

03-23-2009, 06:00 PM

I love Roomba-cat!

Kevy Baby

09-26-2011, 02:16 PM

It looks like we will need to get a new vacuum, and it will more than likely be a Dyson Animal.

Any suggestions on where to get the best price? It looks like the ones on eBay are all refurbs (although I just made a quick cursory look).
Anyone readily know the differences in the different models (D23, D24, D25, D28, etc.)?
What is the difference between the "ball" and the "Animal"? It looks like the Animal has the same ball.Again, I have only made a cursory look and will do some more detailed research later; I just wanted to throw some initial questions out there.

alphabassettgrrl

09-26-2011, 02:21 PM

I don't know the differences, but we have the Animal one, and it's fantastic. No ball on ours, though. Had to take it apart a couple of times to get it cleaned out, but it goes back together, and works again. Had to call customer support once, to get the front roller back in, but they were great and coached me through it.