I own a Dyson and although it is great for picking up pet hair, at almost every other level it is an appalling contraption, cannot overide rugs, will not pick up small bits preferring to push them around the room. The hose ,oh! that bloody hose arrangement, must have been designed to drive us bonkers and why do they have to have that horrendous appearance?
2006-12-31 23:57:12 · 9 answers · asked by Barrie G 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
I wanted one but then I heard they aren't all they are cracked up to be. A friend of mine had problems with hers.
2007-01-04 17:12:02 · answer #1 · answered by Chad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting I've been seeing the Dyson ads on t.v. a lot lately. I don't have either one, but have been wondering how the Dyson stacked up, against the Oreck. Either way, I'd need a lot of persuading to pay between $400 and 500 for any vacuum cleaner lol.
For information, the happiest vacs I have ever had have always been the Eureka. I'm something of a vacuum nut, and have 9 different vacs of different sizes and types for different specific uses. But my "vacuum for all seasons" is my beloved 12 amp upright, wind- tunnel type Eureka - "The Boss" Your use of "bloody" makes me think you might be in UK, and this vac might not be available over there. I'm just mentioning it, though, in case I am wrong and you're in the States, because my "Bossy" aka "the yellow peril" is absolutely the best vac I've ever had. It goes quickly to the different levels between plain floor to high pile carpeting and its suction is very good, although its cannister does need to be emptied frequently. I paid slightly less than 80 bucks for it at WalMart LOL. Value for performance, " Bossy" has my vote over anything I ever owned, and I've owned plenty over time in my quest for the best "sucker" lol.-combined with ease of use and unbeatable price.
2007-01-01 00:48:20 · answer #2 · answered by sharmel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought the Infinity by Shark. It has a lot of the same features and was loads cheaper. I've been really happy with it so far.
We're hard on vacs so I was hesitant to pony up $500 bucks. The Infinity (have no interest here--promise) was under $200--got it at Linens and Things and used my 20% coupon--in the Sunday paper almost every week.
2007-01-01 02:12:36 · answer #3 · answered by Lori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Dyson animal and i have had very little problems with it, if it is not picking up small pieces you will find there is something trapped in it, i had the same problem last weekend found a blockage on entrance to cylinder
2007-01-01 02:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by Deb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are really good, but don't go splashing out if your thinking of buying one, I went for the cheapest one and it's amazing! To b3 honest I don't know what the difference is beetween the cheapest and most expensive because the cheap one works wonders!!!!!!
2007-01-01 00:05:36 · answer #5 · answered by x.KiiRSTii.x 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A piece of crap! It is a pain to clean high areas or stairs with. It is ugly! It is difficult to maneuver, and......did I mention it is UGLY!!!! Give me a Kenmore canister vacuum any day!!
2007-01-01 00:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by JZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they are the best!! Absolutely brilliant!!
2007-01-01 00:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent Machine!!.......Out performs any other machine I have ever used.
If you don't like it why keep it.........sell it to someone!
2007-01-01 00:17:20 · answer #8 · answered by Tim Taylor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They suck
2006-12-31 23:58:35 · answer #9 · answered by Bill 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋