Would you recommend Dyson Vacuum?
Hi, I’m looking for a good vacuum. I’ve went through a ton in the past several years, I’m tired of them not picking up dirt and food that my son throws around. Currently I am sweeping up stuff (with a broom) and then vacuuming and still no results. I’ve seen all the comments on the Dyson, but they are so mixed. I’m looking to buy the Dyson DC07. The price is horrible, I realize, but if it works, then it’s worth the money. However, if I’m just going to have to buy a new vacuum in a few years then I will go with something else. Any thoughts? Any good ideas? Thank you so much for helping me out.
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My husband and I own a housecleaning company and we have had our share of using different vaccuums – including Dysons. There are two I would never recommend: 1.) Dyson and 2.) Oreck – two of the most expensive vacuums you can buy. I’m not going to tell you what to buy simply because people look for different things in vacuums. With us, our #1 priority is suction – and yes, to be honest, Dyson does have good suction but so do most new vacuums today (ones that our over $150). However, our #2 priority is the attactments and this is where Dyson frustrates us. But that is just us.
When we needed to replace one, we spent hours and days researching one that would meet our standards. My advice is to look to Consumer Reports and other consumer magazines – they accurately review vacuums and Dyson didn’t rate too good with them – right in the middle. Another group that tests quality of products is Good Housekeeping. Once again, Dyson does not carry the Good Housekeeping Seal.
Two that we have had good experiences with:
1.)Eureka Smartboss 4800 series: roughly $150. It was rated a Best Buy by Consumer Reports and carries the Good Housekeeping Seal. However, does not have too many attachments, but the suction is better than Dyson (we still haven’t found a vacuum that beats the suction of this one).
2.) The Bissell Healthy Home Vacuum: $250. We replaced the Eureka with this one after trying and returning several others. The suction is great and it cleans the air while you vacuum. Since it is new on the market – I wasn’t able to find any reviews on Consumer Reports (there may be some now). We have no complaints and it meets our standards except that it is a bit hard to clean and a little heavy, however, this is only a problem if you have to lug it up steps. But what is great about this one is that you can literally put it at the bottom of the steps and the hose stretches all the way to the top and it has a power brush accessory for the steps. It has the longest hose I have ever seen on a vacuum. It also has a button where you can turn off the brushroll for hardwood floors.
Everyone will say yes, go for a Dyson – I guess you either love them or hate them. I have had way too much experience with them, and for thoroughly cleaning houses, they are an inconvenience. A good way to research is to also go to http://www.amazon.com and read the reviews on there if you haven’t already. You can also go to some department stores (like Sears, Target, etc) and literally try the vacuums. Pick them up, play with the attachments, find one that is right for you. Honestly, I think Dyson is more of a fad, like having a really nice car. It does look pretty, but it is far overrated by everyone except professionals like Consumer Reports or Good Housekeeping – they rate it where it should be.
I’ve purchased a Dyson, and man I don’t know how I’ve gotten along without it. We have 2 cats and Dyson sucks up everything- dander, hair, and regular road that gets tracked into the house. It’s a good machine- Target has sales now and again or try BJ wholesale..good luck
i have a Bissel with a hepa filter, you’re not supposed to pick up large things with it, but it will get dirt out of the carpet(and air) that you would have never known was there
i love it dearly
I love our Dyson. WE have the DC07. You do have to take it apart and clean certain parts every now and then, but it is so much more convenient than any other vacuum I’ve ever had.
When we bought it, we came home and used our old vacuum in our living room and I mean we thoroughly vacuumed with the old one. Then we used the Dyson on the same area. In just one room, we had a canister and a half of stuff that the other one didn’t pick up!
We’ve now had it for 3 years and they have made them even more powerful. I would say it’s definately worth the higher price tag for an excellent product!
I bought my Dyson about 3 years ago. It’s been a good vacuum, and it seems to have a more powerful suction than the rest. The ability to have the expandable hose for the attachment is really nice for steps. However, if you are using the attachment in a room with a flat ground, as you navigate around the room, the vacuum will follow behind you and run into your heels..there is no lock on the wheels. If you can live with these little annoyances, I think you’ll be happy with the overall performance of the vacuum and although it’s heavy, it is durable.
I researched vacuums just recently. I was going to buy a new one but changed my mind because we are getting rid of all the carpet. What I found during my research was that the Dysons had the happiest customers. The only negatives I found were that the brushes really make streaks because they brush so hard. Not a problem that I couldn’t live with. Oh, and one lady didn’t like the one with the ball.(I wasn’t going to get that particular one anyway.) I suggest you go on the net and check ratings. You can read what many Dyson owners think of their vacuums. It’s the one I would have bought had we kept the carpet. Good luck!!!
I agree with the other Dyson owners – I love my Dyson. We have two dogs and two cats – I could not believe how much hair/dust/dirt was left behind from our prior vacuum! I vacuum two times per week and each and every time the canister is full of dog/cat hair and the dirt they bring in. We’ve owned 3 vacuums up until we got our Dyson and I will not own a different brand of vacuum ever again. Not only is it a little more quiet (you don’t have to scream if you’re trying to talk) but it’s also lighter. I love the fact that I don’t have to haul the whole vacuum up and down the stairs in order to clean them because the vacuum hose and attachment is long enough. The canister is super easy to empty and the parts are really easy to clean when needed. I know they’re pricey and I vowed I never spend that much money on a vacuum but I have no regrets.