BolognaSoup
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We got the Dyson Animal 4 years ago when we got our yellow lab. It has been flawless and we've used it a ton. Very easy to maintain/clean too. I would highly recommend it to anyone even if you don't have a pet.
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Just purchased a dyson vacuum cleaner
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Zaraki_Kenpachi
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big_z said:
Pretty much. People are in outrage if CR doesn't recommend anything but 47" Pioneer Plasmas for tvs and $500 headphones for headphones. Most people can live with less and what a reasonable product for their price point.
basic_element
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Don't know about Dyson, but my parents have a Kirby for 10 years now. Paid $800 for a re-conditoned one ($1200 new) but well worth the purchase. It also doubles as a carpet shampoo cleaner.
As for myself, I've used cheap ass vacuums that costs me $70-80 but they don't clean nearly as well and after a year or 2, they still work but they become less effective and start smelling more because there are air leaks. I always borrow my parents kirby whenever I want to really clean my carpet.
Those who say it's the same shit never used a quality vacuum before. You might think your cheap ass vacuum is working great but I bet your carpet is dirty as f*ck. :lol
As for myself, I've used cheap ass vacuums that costs me $70-80 but they don't clean nearly as well and after a year or 2, they still work but they become less effective and start smelling more because there are air leaks. I always borrow my parents kirby whenever I want to really clean my carpet.
Those who say it's the same shit never used a quality vacuum before. You might think your cheap ass vacuum is working great but I bet your carpet is dirty as f*ck. :lol
Considering my parents buy a $150 vacuum every 2 years or so, and we're on our 2nd vacuum in 4 years (but it's getting pretty busted), the price really isn't bad.
The one we have now has washable filters too, which is it's only saving grace at this point. The filters for our old cleaner was $5 to $10 each, and I'm not paying that much every time I need to vacuum (and it basically needed a new one every time). I wash our filter after every vacuum and it's equally disgusting every time. Also, it smells like ass when you vacuum.
I know people that own 20 year old Kirby's. I know my parents still have a Rainbow from nearly 30 years ago. Shit doesn't last nearly that long now.
The one we have now has washable filters too, which is it's only saving grace at this point. The filters for our old cleaner was $5 to $10 each, and I'm not paying that much every time I need to vacuum (and it basically needed a new one every time). I wash our filter after every vacuum and it's equally disgusting every time. Also, it smells like ass when you vacuum.
I know people that own 20 year old Kirby's. I know my parents still have a Rainbow from nearly 30 years ago. Shit doesn't last nearly that long now.
weekend_warrior
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Dyson's are overpriced junk. You'd be surprised by the amount of cheap plastic on a $500 vac,
teruterubozu
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Zaraki_Kenpachi said:
Actually they rate according to consumer satisfaction. If you overpaid for your junk, then obviously you ain't satisfied. If it's a good buy, they will put a "CR Recommended", but it doesn't affect the rankings.
Dysons are fucking king.
We have something very very similar to this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003X26H1S/
Could be the same one actually.
Would never buy a vac from anyone else after the shitty ones we've used before it.
We have something very very similar to this:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003X26H1S/
Could be the same one actually.
Would never buy a vac from anyone else after the shitty ones we've used before it.
dskillzhtown
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perryfarrell said:
Shit like that is why I don't trust Consumer Reports anymore. I have an aunt who bought a Dyson 8 years ago and is still using it. During that same time I bought 3 vacuums. Each one more expensive than the last. I could have bought 2 Dysons with that money. I finally broke down and bought a Dyson and to say it isn't any better than your average vacuum is some bullshit. Straight up bullshit.
The Dyson cleans much better than any other vacuum I have had. I bought the same model the OP did and the dog hair that thing is pulling up is amazing. My last vacuum didn't come close to picking up this much hair.
So yeah, as far as value and performace, Dyson is worth it. Everything that is expensive isn't a ripoff.
funkmasterb
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We have this. We had berber carpet and that can be tough for vacumns.Jill Sandwich said:I've had a Dyson DC18 for some years now and it's been great. Easy to empty, nifty hose in the handle, built-in attachments, its light and most importantly, it sucks!
Ehhhh...it's a good vacumn....but not 500 dollar good. I found the head of the machine too light to keep the brush down and it would hop at times.
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People on this forum don't know what they are talking about... again.
Owner of a Dyson animal for the past 6 years. Works perfectly, all you need to do is clean the filter (by rinsing it) every 6 months to a year. Keep in mind that this vacuum gets used weekly, but it sucks as good as it did when new.
Cheapest is the most expensive in the long run.
Owner of a Dyson animal for the past 6 years. Works perfectly, all you need to do is clean the filter (by rinsing it) every 6 months to a year. Keep in mind that this vacuum gets used weekly, but it sucks as good as it did when new.
Cheapest is the most expensive in the long run.
WickedAngel
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My girlfriend bought a Dyson several years ago and I thought she was an idiot for having spent $400 on a vacuum cleaner at the time.
I was wrong. My parents have bought those $150-200 knockoffs and seem them die in a year or so. We have used this thing heavily (Black Labrador) and it still has the same suction that it had the day we bought it. Easy to clean and easy to use.
Precisely. Those of you who are calling Dyson the Bose of vacuum cleaners are entirely wrong.
I was wrong. My parents have bought those $150-200 knockoffs and seem them die in a year or so. We have used this thing heavily (Black Labrador) and it still has the same suction that it had the day we bought it. Easy to clean and easy to use.
dskillzhtown said:
Precisely. Those of you who are calling Dyson the Bose of vacuum cleaners are entirely wrong.
Oracle Dragon
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weekend_warrior said:
My Wife bought a vacuum many years ago (not a Dyson), that thing was extremely expensive. Like I'm embarrassed to say the price kind of expensive. I must admit though, it's been more than 12+ years, the thing still works like it is new... and its damn tough to, no plastic on that sucker the body is some kind of magnesium alloy that they claimed is twice as strong as steel while being very light.
I don't know about that, but I do know it once fell down an entire flight of basement stairs landing on the concrete floor and it wasn't even scratched.
Iron_Scimitar
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karobit said:
Brilliant.
Liu Kang Baking A Pie
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The cost of a product isn't exclusively tied to the costs of the components of the product. It's like suggesting videogames should cost $2 because that's the expense of the packaging.weekend_warrior said:
It costs money to figure out how to make shit, dude. The Dyson vacuum design is pretty unique and it obviously took some time to get it right.
I bought a refurb Dyson, and while the brush bar is a bit janky, everything else about it is great. It works just as well as it has since I bought it years ago, and it requires little to no maintenance.
Paying $400-500 is a bit pricey and may be somewhat exorbitant for some, but some of the lower models are more affordable and more than a good value for those who don't need the bells and whistles.
Paying $400-500 is a bit pricey and may be somewhat exorbitant for some, but some of the lower models are more affordable and more than a good value for those who don't need the bells and whistles.
silentspork
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I'm willing to bet half the people posting their opinion have never owned one, I haven't seen a negative opinion yet here from someone that admitted they have one. That being said I've had a DC25 for about 6 months and its great. On top of what everyone has mentioned, the warranty on the Dysons are great in case you do have a problem.
PhoncipleBone
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The wife and I bought a Dyson back in 2008 with wedding money. Best vacuum ever. Expensive, but works exceptionally well and has held up better than the previous vacuums we owned. Love that it is light, bagless, and all the parts are washable.
They are expensive yes, but they are built to last.
Good way to put it, but after two uses my wife were in the "worth every penny crowd." We had no idea how much crap was in our carpets until we fired this thing up, and it gets a workout with all the cat hair we have to vacuum.
They are expensive yes, but they are built to last.
loosus said:
Good way to put it, but after two uses my wife were in the "worth every penny crowd." We had no idea how much crap was in our carpets until we fired this thing up, and it gets a workout with all the cat hair we have to vacuum.
Baron Aloha
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Totally worth it. Best vacuums out there by far in my experience. I've had mine for 10 years and it still works as well as the day I bought it. Every other vacuum I used before that was shit. They would break down or lose suction in a year or so. They are expensive but they will last you a really long time.
I can understand snobbery in here when it comes to gadgetry, but vacuums? :lol
I'll just say that my mom bought a Dyson (ball model) and it's been the best vacuum we've had so far. The initial expense has been rendered null since it has exceeded every previous product in quality and, most importantly, durability.
Oh, and that ball is my shit. I feel all sorts of fierce when I gracefully turn the vacuum around.
I'll just say that my mom bought a Dyson (ball model) and it's been the best vacuum we've had so far. The initial expense has been rendered null since it has exceeded every previous product in quality and, most importantly, durability.
Oh, and that ball is my shit. I feel all sorts of fierce when I gracefully turn the vacuum around.
PhoncipleBone
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Oh, Craigy...LOVE IT!mj1108 said:
PhoncipleBone
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When we bought ours only the smallest model had the ball in it. But we got the high end animal one on clearance so we got a bitchin price on it. But yes, best vacuum ever. Pricey, but it works exceptionally.Koodo said:
345triangle
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i would absolutely buy a dyson if my apartment was big enough to require anything other than a hand vac. i worked in a skate shop when i was 16 and the dyson there made my life so much easier.
Visualante
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We've had 2 in almost 15 years. I dunno maybe they're more affordable in the UK because it's a home brand, the first one we got as an ex-display unit.
I'm sure the competition has caught up somewhat- but they're still the best vacuum cleaners I've ever used. Comparing them to Bose and calling their audience Mac crowd is quite laughable. Practically everyone has one here.
Oh and one needed a spare part because the plastic cracked, it was an easy and affordable replacement we could do ourselves.
I'm sure the competition has caught up somewhat- but they're still the best vacuum cleaners I've ever used. Comparing them to Bose and calling their audience Mac crowd is quite laughable. Practically everyone has one here.
Oh and one needed a spare part because the plastic cracked, it was an easy and affordable replacement we could do ourselves.
Visualante
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I should add the main reason why we have it is because of pets, hair goes in the carpet and where Dyson excels is getting hair and crap out. If you don't have pets, then maybe you don't benefit from a Dyson.
akachan ningen
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I think carpets are for suckers. Unfortunately my parents like them so I grew up with them.
Visualante
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That's basically what I saw when I went looking for vacuums last year. I settled on Dyson despite it being significantly more expensive than the second option on my list entirely because I'd never heard something really bad about it.loosus said:
If the worst I'd potentially have to deal with were over-paying, my choice was pretty clear. Now, if I were hurting for cash, I'd probably have made a different choice.
Vipershark
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I've got the one with the big yellow ball.
The thing is like a transformer. It bends and moves to fit around corners and stuff.
It's a great vacuum.
The main thing they advertised about it (the ball) is definitely its greatest part; it can simply turn on a dime rather than having go forward, move backward, turn, then go forward again.
edit- also I love the "flamethrower" hose :lol
The thing is like a transformer. It bends and moves to fit around corners and stuff.
It's a great vacuum.
The main thing they advertised about it (the ball) is definitely its greatest part; it can simply turn on a dime rather than having go forward, move backward, turn, then go forward again.
edit- also I love the "flamethrower" hose :lol
quinntendopower
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i got a used Sebo X5 for about 300, they go for about 800 new. thing kicks ass and pretty much destroys dirt. it would give chibi-robo a run for his money
IrishNinja
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dyson spits hot fire got me :lol
GAF, i'm too lazy to go post on the stupid questions thread: bout to move to a small apt and get a cat. please recommend a cheap-ass vaccum that can pick up animal hair & such and wont be one of those weak ones that just pushes dirt along until i give up.
GAF, i'm too lazy to go post on the stupid questions thread: bout to move to a small apt and get a cat. please recommend a cheap-ass vaccum that can pick up animal hair & such and wont be one of those weak ones that just pushes dirt along until i give up.
TwiztidElf
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Best vacuums ever.
We only have three carpeted rooms in our house, and I still had to empty the barrel three times the first time I used the Dyson, and empty it every single time I use it.
Using it is like using a powerful device. You feel like you could potentially time travel or cause a black hole with it.
People who say cheap ones are as good have nfi. Haters gonna hate.
We only have three carpeted rooms in our house, and I still had to empty the barrel three times the first time I used the Dyson, and empty it every single time I use it.
Using it is like using a powerful device. You feel like you could potentially time travel or cause a black hole with it.
People who say cheap ones are as good have nfi. Haters gonna hate.
GoutPatrol
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zoukka said:
All Dysons come with a lifetime guarantee?
Opus Angelorum
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We've had ours (DC10) for almost 10 years now and we've only had to replace two parts at a cost of £50, so to say it's a worthwhile investment is an understatement.
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