Samiam Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Our vacuum bit the dust, literally. We've had it for 4-5years, and it was only a $100 Hoover. It hasn't really be doing the full job for a while, but now, it's completely doing no job at all! We've got a ultimate shedding machine...a Lab, and a cat that leaves puffs of black hair everywhere. Thinking Dyson......five year warranty, supposedly massive sucking power. Anyone have an opinion to share on Dyson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandragood1 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 We have had ours only a few months. It works very well. There are more bits (filters and stuff) that need to be cleaned than on our old Hoover. Most don't need to be cleaned each time, however I'm still not used to it. Pro - really gets up the fur Con - higher maintenance than a bag-vac with a HEPA filter. FWIW we got ours at Costco when they were running a special. I don't know whether they still carry it, but if so, Costco has a no-questions-asked return policy. You can try it out and if it isn't good enough you can return it. Sandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3browneyedboys4me Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I absolutely love my Dyson DC 14! :001_smile: I will only buy another dyson. I will say that they are heavier and bigger than other vacuums. If you can go to a store and try one out, I would recommend it. The only real maintenance that I have to do is every month or so I need to clean the brush bar underneath as anything long will get wrapped around it. it's not a big deal at all, but it does help the performance. And, yes, the suction is amazing! Not kidding! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2hunangirls Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Yes, they are. LOVE my Dyson. It's 4 years old now and has just as much suction as when we first got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeldaRules Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I have the animal...have had it about 8 years. It never loses suction, but the quality of the suction does get lost. I don't know if any vacuum picks up rice well, but this one does NOT. I have to go over and over and over and over it, and I don't think the rice is all up. Rice is in carpet, a little shaggy, but not majorly shaggy. My daughter plays with rice, and when I am not looking has poured it all over a few rooms. Aye. The only difference between the animal and the non-animal is a specific attachment, of which I never use (I believe). I love the length of the cord on the Dyson. I likely will not buy another Dyson, but maybe I will buy a $200 vacuum that is designed like it, but a different brand. I have to research it. FWIW, I did clean out my vacuum a few years ago with an air compressor...took it all apart. Suction improved, but then it started 'sucking' again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 We have had one for about 8 years. They are sold on Woot at a discount (and maybe refurbished) from time to time, BTW. Anyway, I like my Dyson a lot. It is easy to clean, easy to repair, and it does the job. It has lasted much longer than any other vacuum I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 On Woot today: http://home.woot.com/ $180. Mine cost around $600, new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I can't comment on whether or not it's worth it, but Costco has them on special right now (at least in our area), $90 off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNadine Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Totally worth it. I killed several vacuums before I got the Dyson and have had it for years now with no problems. And my son loves to empty the canister for me, so that's a win right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 I was looking at vacuums at WalMart yesterday, I think they were Eurekas, and they had signs on them, one said 1/2 the price of a Dyson, the other 1/3 the price of a Dyson, they looked like Dysons. Anyone tried one yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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