To Dyson Or Not To Dyson?

[Captain Spod]

I'm losing patience with my current useless and heavy vacuum cleaner. I know Dysons are quite expensive, has anyone regretted buying one?

BTW, I call Mrs Spod 'Nature' because she abhors a vacuum; not very keen on dusters either. (Not true).
Thanks,
CS

[Prudie]

Yes I regretted buying my Dyson and sold it on gumtree within a year. May have been the model (a cylinder allergy one) but it weighed a ton, didn't pick up well on carpet, went together in loads of bits like a Meccano contraption and was really noisy. I replaced it with a Miele cat and dog which I can't fault.

[ummmm]

I regretted the upright one but my cousin has a Dyson Ball things and that's nice and light.

[johnny37]

Ive had several dysons. Current one is a DC39 Animal (ie it has a brush) The ball not the upright. Built like a rocket launcher but boy does it suck. Yes indeed. I am always amazed by the amount of dust it picks up. Quite heavy to lug around and not easy to take apart for cleaning/storage. Things like matchsticks and cotton wool buds are a pain to get out if you are unlucky enough to suck one up. Answer is be careful what you suck up. I would recommend it if you can overcome the drawbacks. I think weight is something you have to put up with if you want a robust machine that works. Wait for deals to come around. I never pay the RRP, sometimes hundreds less. I was thinking of getting a rechargable hand held one to complement it. Having said that you are quite within your rights to go to a store and try out any machine you like. You dont have to buy. Say you will go away and have a think.

[naomi24]

I threw mine out. Useless. I have a Henry now which works very well.

[jackthehat]

We have a Dyson dc04 and it is very impressive on cleaning 'flat carpets'. However, the attachments/pipe arrangement is useless so we have had to buy something smaller to deal with the stair-carpets or any vertical surfaces or under heavy, immovable furniture.

[naomi24]

I found mine was ok at picking up what I couldn't see - minute dust particles - but hopeless at picking up a little piece of paper, for example.

[woofgang]

I have got a Dyson. When my previous Dyson died after long and sterling service, i bought a Morphy Richards....waste of money so I went back to Dyson. Cons are its heavy and costs an arm and a leg, pro is it works.

[Zacs-Master]

Just changed from a dyson to a vax Air. Much lighter than the Dyson and just as powerful if not more so.

[ummmm]

Another plus point was the cord reached from the top to Bottom of the stairs. My Hetty only reaches 3/4 up.

[ummmm]

But Hetty looks really cute so I'll forgive her :-)

[Zacs-Master]

Cord on VAX is about 2m longer than Dyson.

[Togo]

Dyson V6 cordless is a gem. The only drawback is only 20 mins without re-charge. But very versatile. Light as a feather. We also got one for the mother of 'She who must be obeyed', who is 86. She loves it too.

[ummmm]

I meant the hose. The hose on the upright Dyson reached from top to bottom of the stairs.

[zebo]

We have a DC24, I think, works fine but I hate that the tube does not lock in a halfway position, it's either full length or short.

[SlackAlice]

Only tried Dyson once, never again. Overpriced and overrated.

[ladybirder]

I highly recommend a Miele Cat & Dog.

[Cloverjo]

I liked mine at first, but now it gets clogged up with my hair almost every time I use it, even though it's meant for homes with pets.

[maggiebee]

Zacs-master - which model of the vax air did you buy? Just had a look as I need to upgrade my ancient cleaner but there are so many models. Thanks in advance.

[mushroom25]

//has anyone regretted buying one?//

yes. 2 days after the warranty ran out we got it out to use it and it sat there emitting lots of noise and smoke. never again.

[shoota]

Say 'No' to Dyson!

Heavy, unwieldy and carp.

Henry or Miehle as previously mentioned is the way to go.