Anyone compared this machine to a Dyson? I just bought a Dyson C33 which I really like, but I am wondering if I am missing out.
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I went to a professional vacuum cleaning shop, they have been in business over 50 years, I asked the guy is the Dyson the best vacuum and he kind of chuckled and said come with me, he took me through this maze in the back of his shop outside to the boneyard where a huge pile of Dyson's we're piled high, does that answer your question? He said. He went on to say it's a piece of junk, high maintenance and costs a lot of money to clean after about three years of use said go with the sanitaire or an Oreck. I went with the Oreck due too it's lightweight and having a two-story, I love it does the job perfect.
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Hi.. I purchased the DysonC65 this past summer. I wanted/needed a vacuum that performed better and outlasted my previous 2 vacuums. After lots of research thru independent review websites, I decided to purchase the DysonC65 vacuum! I bought it thru Amazon.com and it did include a 5-year warranty! I have three area rugs, none of mine are loose weave. The first time I vacuumed with the Dyson, my rugs were not only debris free, the very unexpected surprise was the carpets looked cleaner, brighter, colors more vivid. That was a very happy feeling. I stood there looking at my rugs kinda shocked. Then looked at the canister and saw how quickly it filled up! It was getting out actual deep dirt, that my previous vacuum weren't powerful enough to pick up. There is no other explanation. The rest of our home is either hardwood, or stone. We have NO carpeting at all. The Dyson is not cheap! I too had questions and wanted to know if this would be a good investment. So far, I say, YES, definitely. We have two dogs.. one with a double coat. He sheds so much. He is a dear sweet thing so either sweeping or vacuuming up after him is worth having him in our family. I hope my experience with the DysonC65 helps you decide! Jan Cappell - Royal Oak, MI
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I love this vacuum--it really lifts up/off the pet hair. It is also the quietest vac. I have used. We have new carpet upstairs & it does a wonderful job. I'm not sure how dense your carpet is but our new carpet is very plush but does not have long fibers. I recently had surgery & can use this vac. while in the recovery mode. Not hard to push. My only negative is the hose for the tools is too short. I'm only 5'1" & can't reach the tops of doors or other higher places w/ the appropriate attachments. I called the co. & they said I could add additional wands but it would reduce the suction...so I haven't done that. I love this vacuum--it really lifts up/off the pet hair. It is also the quietest vac. I have used. We have new carpet upstairs & it does a wonderful job. I'm not sure how dense your carpet is but our new carpet is very plush but does not have long fibers. I recently had surgery & can use this vac. while in the recovery mode. Not hard to push. My only negative is the hose for the tools is too short. I'm only 5'1" & can't reach the tops of doors or other higher places w/ the appropriate attachments. I called the co. & they said I could add additional wands but it would reduce the... » Read More I love this vacuum--it really lifts up/off the pet hair. It is also the quietest vac. I have used. We have new carpet upstairs & it does a wonderful job. I'm not sure how dense your carpet is but our new carpet is very plush but does not have long fibers. I recently had surgery & can use this vac. while in the recovery mode. Not hard to push. My only negative is the hose for the tools is too short. I'm only 5'1" & can't reach the tops of doors or other higher places w/ the appropriate attachments. I called the co. & they said I could add additional wands but it would reduce the suction...so I haven't done that. « Show Less
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NO NO NO. This is the most expensive, worst vacuum EVER. It doesn't suck fluff off a low nap carpet. They lie! IT DOES LOOSE SUCTION. It only holds a handful of dirt before you have to empty it. I've been a house cleaner for 15 years and used every vacuum made, HATE ALL Dyson ! ! Try a bagged upright for fur, emptying these you're covered in all that you're trying to throw away. Best place to buy, garage sales, thrift stores, $5-$25, new is NOT better and crazy expensive even for people that have an unlimited budget :( any other ?s :)
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Never tried the Dyson. It's great on hardwood, carpet, and definitely pet hair! I have two collies and two cats, so I know whereof I speak on this :-) You do have to empty it almost every time you vacuum with all those pets, but since you aren't paying for bags, no problem!
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I really don't understand what you're asking. I love my Dyson. It's so easy to use!
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I've got 4 dogs and a cat. Live on a dirt road thus vacuum every other day. (I'm going to marry James Dyson if he'll ever return my calls...) I get the smell too especially when the unit has been running for several minutes. I found washing the filter more often (w/ all the dogs 6 months is way, way to long. I was making a blanket!) at least every 2 months and also the bin every month. Really seems to have cut done on the odors. Just had mine in for service. Dyson picked up the tab as it was still under warranty. Had to ship it to Texas but they had it back to me running like a top in less than a week. Can't beat their customer service, I get the reps name and ID number and have little trouble getting them again anytime I've had to call. Had several belts shipped to me for the price of a phone call and being pleasant and polite. Never hurts to grease the wheel when you want something. Stephanie
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So far, so good. I have long hair, too, and the Dyson just sucks it up along with everything else. I'm really happy with it.
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I found both of these resources very helpful. I'm throwing another dyson into the mix because if you feel the higher price and power of the DC58 handheld is worth the value ($250 or so), you may want to consider the DC35 animal which can be found for a similar price. The DC35 is more like a handheld vacuum with many accessories. DC34 versus DC58 http://www.infobarrel.com/DC34_Vs_DC58 Comparison of DC 35 animal versus DC 34 Based on the comparison below- it looks like the DC58 (described in the above link, which doesn't come with all the DC35 animal accessories and motorized attachments) may have a better battery (cobalt manganese vs lithium ion). I also cannot tell whether the DC 35 animal has a V6 motor or a V2 motor like the DC34. If anyone can answer this I'd be interested http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s8mfUkIDWY Here's what I gather so far DC58- more expensive but far superior power and battery functioning- it may come with one motorized tool head but that's it DC 34- less expensive but less power and battery life DC 35 about the cost of DC58, lots of accessories including power accessories, but probably not as powerful as the DC58 from what I can tell. Still deciding
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Hello,I much prefer the Slim to The Ball - Dyson.Power suction/lift seems to be equal. The nozzle on the Slim is smaller and this makes up difference - Slims smaller motor to smaller nozzle ratio vs. larger motor to larger nozzle ratio (on bigger Dysons). My best guess is - the Slim equals or is near the suction lift as The Ball.Because the Slim is light and way more manuverable (able to get into hard to reach places)you will be actually vacuuming more square footage with the Slim versus a using a larger/wider Dyson.Please reply and let me know if this helps. Hello,I much prefer the Slim to The Ball - Dyson.Power suction/lift seems to be equal. The nozzle on the Slim is smaller and this makes up difference - Slims smaller motor to smaller nozzle ratio vs. larger motor to larger nozzle ratio (on bigger Dysons). My best guess is - the Slim equals or is near the suction lift as The Ball.Because the Slim is light and way more manuverable (able to get into hard to reach places)you will be actually vacuuming more square footage with the Slim versus a using a larger/wider Dyson.Please reply and let me... » Read More Hello,I much prefer the Slim to The Ball - Dyson.Power suction/lift seems to be equal. The nozzle on the Slim is smaller and this makes up difference - Slims smaller motor to smaller nozzle ratio vs. larger motor to larger nozzle ratio (on bigger Dysons). My best guess is - the Slim equals or is near the suction lift as The Ball.Because the Slim is light and way more manuverable (able to get into hard to reach places)you will be actually vacuuming more square footage with the Slim versus a using a larger/wider Dyson.Please reply and let me know if this helps. « Show Less
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I haven't tried all dyson vacuums however, my daughter has an animal 41. I wouldn't give it hoseroom. It's big, it's heavy and the size of the ball is very limiting (i.e. getting under tables and other furniture). The stick 44 has amax run time of 20 minutes on a charge and is absolutely fantastic for daily area clean ups. I prefer a hosed central vac system for vacuuming soft furniture and baseboards etc.
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Hi Ben, Which Dyson do you have? Do all dysons scratch the hardwood floors? We have the asthma allergy one and it did scratch our brand new floors. We are looking for a Dyson that will not scratch the floor- does anyone have suggestions?Tara
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Your link isn't working so couldn't look at the eureka. This one works just as good as my full size canister. Goes to town on cat hair, carpet fuZzies, litter....kid messes. Holds a good charge and doesn't fade. Would also point out its easy to empty with a hepa filter that is washable and never needs replaced. Been really happy with dyson customer service too.
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The motor head is worse the brush bar barely touches the floor. I have had both the dc59 animal and the dc59 Motörhead and I like the animal much better. Dyson claims the motorhead works better due to its stand alone powered brush bar but I beg to differ. I think they failed with the brush bar itself and didn't put it low enough. Get the animal, it's a cheaper better vacuum.
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Mr. Cook I can promise you, the Dyson DC39 Animal Canister vacuum will handle any cleaning job. I can't speak about a long shag carpet, as I have a short shag, but I couldn't believe how strong it was. I have a short haired dog about the size of a Jack Russel, who sheds hair like you would not believe. Within a day, after vacuuming on the hard surface part of my house, I have balls of fur as big as a tennis ball all around the edges of the hall, and close to the edge of the couch. I just got my DC39 on 5/10/12, but I am one happy camper, I can tell you. The carpet in the bed room was just washed with an expensive carpet shampoo machine that I bought a while back. The shampoo machine pulled a ton of hair out of the carpet even after I had vacuumed it just before running the shampoo on it. I had just shampooed it again just a couple of days before the DC39 came in. The amount of fur that it pulled out of that supposedly sparking clean carpet, was astounding. Also in the same room I have a big king size bed that the regular vacuum couldn't get under. After looking at the amount of hair from the rest of the room, and emptying the canister, I thought about pushing the suction head under the bed as it is flat as a pancake, and can get under nearly everything. Again it filled the canister up. The handle has a button on it the lets you stop the brush from turning when you are on a hard surface. I suppose that's to make the brush last and not wear out on the hard floor. The brush turned so fast on the short shag that you could feel the vibration of it really strong as you worked with it. The head is almost weightless, but it makes the carpet stand up as though it has a lot more weight to it. I recommend it to anyone. Good luck.
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The best I have ever owned-I use "automatic" level and have never used the highest level of suction. I have carpet and hardwood floors, mable and tile. It works great for each floor. I have owned three Dysons, electrolux, Kirby, the round cannister that used water and the other round cannister -something queen plus several others. I wanted to try the Miele for past 15 years and finally bit the bullet and tried this one. I love this machine-also so quiet.
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Hello, I much prefer the Slim to The Ball - Dyson. Power suction/lift seems to be equal. The nozzle on the Slim is smaller and this makes up difference - Slims smaller motor to smaller nozzle ratio vs. larger motor to larger nozzle ratio (on bigger Dysons). My best guess is - the Slim equals or is near the suction lift as The Ball. Because the Slim is light and way more manuverable (able to get into hard to reach places)you will be actually vacuuming more square footage with the Slim versus a using a larger/wider Dyson. Please reply and let me know if this helps.