06-04-06, 09:38
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,897 | Anyone have a Dyson vacuum cleaner?
Just wondering what people's experiences have been...
Does the suction hold as consistently as promised?
Is the level of effectivenesss strong overall?
Is the quality/warranty good?
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06-04-06, 09:49
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Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: portland, OR Posts: 900 | I'm curious as well, they always have them at my local Costco. Also, I find it funny that they include an extra "lifetime" filter. if it is a lifetime filter then why............  | |
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06-04-06, 10:08
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Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 849 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by SilverLexus Just wondering what people's experiences have been...
Does the suction hold as consistently as promised?
Yes, even with the bin full of cat hair/carpet fiber/dirt, etc.
Is the level of effectivenesss strong overall?
Yes, it has the strongest suction this side of a shop vac of any home vac I've ever used. It can literally swallow small, lightweight area rugs.
Is the quality/warranty good? | Never had need to test their warranty, I think ours had the 2 yr. one. The quality (fit/finish and overall sturdiness) does seem to be significantly better than most $100 vacuums. Is it worth ~ $400 more than a standard vac is something you'd have to decide for yourself.
Overall, I am happy with the purchase and don't regret spending the extra $ for the Dyson. The one drawback is the large vacuum head doesn't reach under low furniture. This necessitates use of the floor tool attachment which causes you to stop and extract the wand device. | |
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06-04-06, 10:12
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Originally Posted by hadboosttroy I'm curious as well, they always have them at my local Costco. Also, I find it funny that they include an extra "lifetime" filter. if it is a lifetime filter then why............ | I guess its for those obsessive/compulisve types that need to constantly clean. To clean the filter you need to rinse it under tap water. The extra filter allows you to let the orginal filter air dry and still have a filter to allow you to put the vac back into service right away. | |
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06-04-06, 11:09
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,897 | Very helpful. Thanks!
Anyone else?
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06-04-06, 11:54
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Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 517 | I don't use one on cars but we have one in the house. My wife says it's the best thing since sliced bread. I like the fact that they make it very easy to take the brushes out and take all of the blonde hair out. The fact that you can see when it needs to be done is all the better. That's the price you pay with two blonde teenage daughters. I can't believe the way they shed.
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06-04-06, 12:33
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New Castle, IN Posts: 890 | My Dad has 'The Ball'. Most ungainly, PITA thing I've ever used. I didn't even get to check the suction, was too busy trying to control it.
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06-04-06, 01:14
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Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4,897 | I thought the ball was supposed to make it easier to maneuver...?
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06-04-06, 01:23
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Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 849 | Lee--My Dyson (DC14 Low Reach) doesn't have the ball so I can't comment as to whether it's good or bad. | |
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06-04-06, 01:50
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Originally Posted by GearHead_1 That's the price you pay with two blonde teenage daughters. I can't believe the way they shed. | If that is the only price you have paid for having blonde teenage daughters, consider yourself very fortunate! 
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06-04-06, 01:57
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jsatek is online now Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 1,607 | I have two. A yellow and a purple (animal). One for each floor, I used them 2 or 3 times each and thought they were excellent. I have 2 dogs, 1 that sheds daily, the house only gets cleaned on Thursday so I am not a good candidate.
I would not replace them, for a few more bucks I could get central vacuum and free up the closet space. | |
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06-04-06, 06:03
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Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Utah Posts: 517 | Quote: |
Originally Posted by SilverLexus I thought the ball was supposed to make it easier to maneuver...? | It makes it extremely easy my wife and my kids think it's great and very easy to handle.
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