I have been looking at Dyson all floors vacuum cleaners for a long time now. Are they worth all that money? Will they pick up my cats' fluff? Carpet and laminate floors? Are they as easy as they look for using on the stairs (telescope handle)? Fed up with spending money on vacuums that don't brush at all or suck effectively.
2006-10-25 04:49:55 · 14 answers · asked by Kanst 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
All vacs suck it is just a matter of how well.
Look for a machine that uses two motors with gear toothed belts. Also get a bag vac as bag-less ones make a mess when you dump the bin. Other features to look for are air flow in the power nozzle,a "V" shaped brush.
The best you can buy are Aerus (formally Electrolux), Oreck, Filter Queen, or Meille. Be ready to pay for these, but they are worth it as they are all well built and will last for 10 years or more if maintained right.
As for Dyson there is a good reason they were in bankruptcy recently, their vacs are junk and don't last very long. A department store vac would be just as good for a lot less.
2006-10-25 05:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've had 3 Dysons since 1999, and I thought they were the bomb until I tried a Miele Cat & Dog - it is the only one that picked up ALL the dog (and human) hair on my very thick carpet. The Dyson is all show and not that powerful. (The upright is OK except if you have stairs; the other ones with the tube are much weaker.) They tend to fall apart too easily as well, while the Miele is built like a brick sh*****. The only thing is you will need to go back to vacuum bags with a Miele - some users are not prepared to sacrifice form over function. A Dyson is just too pretty!
2006-10-25 12:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Ivy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I made the choice of buying the telescopic Dyson but I find it rather cumbersome and heavy on the stairs. It doesnt pick up anything much on my laminate floor so I would recommend the all floors one unless you have muscles like Popeye.
2006-10-25 12:00:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would go for the Henry every time over the Dyson.I brought a Dyson and it has done nothing but break down on me.I have been a cleaner in the past for homes and hotels and thee hotels always use Henry cleaners.They are cheaper more reliable and actually work!
2006-10-25 12:02:55 · answer #4 · answered by Janine B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dyson are the best performers by far. Like owning Italian sports cars, you just have to lump the repair bills as part of the price of the best. Most business premises use Henrys because they are tough and clean indifferently but quickly.
2006-10-25 12:03:43 · answer #5 · answered by cdrotherham 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
We have to look around for the best suck, it usually comes with experience and a lot of training, However i suggest you are very carefull when your on your knees to avoid carpet burns. Many models are suitable and the best thing to do would be to take the offending item along with you and test it on the spot :)
Good luck in your endevours
2006-10-25 12:24:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dyson work, but are fragile.
We use Bosch in our B&B, that takes a hammering about 3 times a day, no problem, well made.
The no-bag container thingy is a bit small so need to empty it every week
2006-10-25 11:58:29 · answer #7 · answered by Michael H 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would check the newest Miele 5000 series, The newest one with a motorised head and variable suction is really worth the money. I used one in a huge rambling house and it really works on all surfaces and is very powerful.
2006-10-27 01:02:14 · answer #8 · answered by bothalezi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dyson Animal -brilliant at getting all that cat fur and tools are great too
2006-10-25 12:53:20 · answer #9 · answered by deebradley2000 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We used Dyson they were good but tended to fall apart abit now using a Henry very good.
2006-10-25 11:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋