About all the reviews I have seen about this vacuum, what are the actual pros and cons?
1554340
I love my Electrolux. It is easy to maneuver, easy to store, very versatile for cleaning carpets, hardwood, tile, window sills, you name it. Great suction, easy to empty and clean. The only con I can think of is the cord is a bit short for my house, and the hardwood floor attachment is a bit hard to get off after vacuuming. But the pros definitely outweigh the cons. I would buy it again in a heartbeat!
1554341
PROS: quiet, powerful suction, light weight, easy to empty CONS: cord is a little short, not a big deal
1554342
I love how easy it is to empty and clean. You can wash the foam filter and it like brand new again. The brush switch is in a convenient place right by the handle and the wand detaches to make it a long wand or a short hand held very easily. I has a dyson before and I hated that about it. I am constantly going from using the wand to the floor attachment to do corners and ceilings and things in each room so that is a necessity for me. It is light weight and easy to maneuver. I honestly can't think of a con. Maybe a longer cord?
1554343
The cleaning power is outstanding. The cleaning head is large and clumsy and will not fit under some furniture and the accessory heads aren't much better at getting under low furniture. It is a quiet unit. Cleaning the debris container can be a little messy. The vacuum pole/wand will often not stand on the control head if you walk away for a moment. Bottom line: It cleans very well, the control head is too large. I'm neither happy nor unhappy with the purchase. I would go with a vacuum that at least one of the cleaning heads can get under low lying furniture.
1554344
PROS: lightweight, easy to maneuver, super-easy to empty dust-bin, easy to change accessories. CON: the cord is too short! Easily remedied with an extension cord...
1554345
Pros: Easy to maneuver and very powerful. Very goof on carpet. Very easy to empty. Useful powered handbrush available for purchase.Cons: Small bin that needs to be emptied often because of my dog. Not wonderful on wood floors. Loses suction rapidly if the filters are dirty.All in all, I love this vacuum and consider it to be the best one I have ever owned. The Pros heavily outweigh the Cons for me.
1657586
I have owned a Miele vacuum for 14 years .It is the best I have seen or used . One key thing you must check and clean often are the filters .If your suction diminishes that's the problem . It is a problem free machine worth every dollar it cost.
2237071
Well, someone is ranting, but the hundreds of happy Dyson reviewers can't be ignored. I've had the dc17 for over a year. 1) I use the low reach floor tool under furniture. 2) What hardwood attachment? When vacuuming on bare floor, turn the brush bar off. Tada. 3) The hose design is much easier to use, no extension rods to connect. 4) It's 20 lbs, average for the class. There is much heavier. 5) Anything will break if continually abused. I haven't had to use the 5 yr warranty yet. 6) I would seriously take your vacuum off your hands except you seem to have trouble with things breaking on you. Maybe you should stick with the cheap stuff. Hoover's got the Tempo for under $100. Well, someone is ranting, but the hundreds of happy Dyson reviewers can't be ignored. I've had the dc17 for over a year. 1) I use the low reach floor tool under furniture. 2) What hardwood attachment? When vacuuming on bare floor, turn the brush bar off. Tada. 3) The hose design is much easier to use, no extension rods to connect. 4) It's 20 lbs, average for the class. There is much heavier. 5) Anything will break if continually abused. I haven't had to use the 5 yr warranty yet. 6) I would seriously take your vacuum off your hands except you seem to have... » Read More Well, someone is ranting, but the hundreds of happy Dyson reviewers can't be ignored. I've had the dc17 for over a year. 1) I use the low reach floor tool under furniture. 2) What hardwood attachment? When vacuuming on bare floor, turn the brush bar off. Tada. 3) The hose design is much easier to use, no extension rods to connect. 4) It's 20 lbs, average for the class. There is much heavier. 5) Anything will break if continually abused. I haven't had to use the 5 yr warranty yet. 6) I would seriously take your vacuum off your hands except you seem to have trouble with things breaking on you. Maybe you should stick with the cheap stuff. Hoover's got the Tempo for under $100. « Show Less
1408408
I found this vacuum to be a little hard to handle, the hose keeps getting on my way, it heavy plus it's not very good using it on carpet, I ended up buying a tool for hardwood floors and that its it's in use, hope it helps!
1389444
This will work as good as your vacuum can suck air; I'm using it with a 4.5HP and it works like a charm. If your Household vacuum has that much power it will work, however, I don't know if you really want to put it through that amount of dust, since it will fill the filter right away (more if you have a bagless one) and make your job twice as long due to having to clean it every five minutes... unless you're just sanding a patch in your wall, then you'll be fine.Now, if you don't want to spend around $45 on a 2.5HP, you can always get the one you put on top f a bucket for around $20I hope this helps This will work as good as your vacuum can suck air; I'm using it with a 4.5HP and it works like a charm. If your Household vacuum has that much power it will work, however, I don't know if you really want to put it through that amount of dust, since it will fill the filter right away (more if you have a bagless one) and make your job twice as long due to having to clean it every five minutes... unless you're just sanding a patch in your wall, then you'll be fine.Now, if you don't want to spend around $45 on a 2.5HP, you can always get the one you put on top f a bucket for around... » Read More This will work as good as your vacuum can suck air; I'm using it with a 4.5HP and it works like a charm. If your Household vacuum has that much power it will work, however, I don't know if you really want to put it through that amount of dust, since it will fill the filter right away (more if you have a bagless one) and make your job twice as long due to having to clean it every five minutes... unless you're just sanding a patch in your wall, then you'll be fine.Now, if you don't want to spend around $45 on a 2.5HP, you can always get the one you put on top f a bucket for around $20I hope this helps « Show Less
1410543
I love the great suction of the animal. I do use it on the flight of 14 stairs to the basement and it works fine. However, I am thinking that in the future I might invest also in the dyson rechargeable stick Vac. I would use it for stairs and quick cleanups in the kitchen area. But I am happy with animal canister as I use it on carpets and also with the "flat out" tool on the laminates as it get as close to the floor and grooves as possible. Hope this information helps you in making your choices. Good luck
2036365
this sander is a serious work tool and will perform to the highest levels of workload . . you get what you pay for imo . . . again this sander is a winner and the vacuum system works very well .. you will not regret if you purchase .. good luck
1370831
I went to a professional vacuum cleaning shop, they have been in business over 50 years, I asked the guy is the Dyson the best vacuum and he kind of chuckled and said come with me, he took me through this maze in the back of his shop outside to the boneyard where a huge pile of Dyson's we're piled high, does that answer your question? He said. He went on to say it's a piece of junk, high maintenance and costs a lot of money to clean after about three years of use said go with the sanitaire or an Oreck. I went with the Oreck due too it's lightweight and having a two-story, I love it does the job perfect.
1768474
For the most part it does good. It does not pick up fine particles but everything else it seems to get. Its not the smartest robot vacuum. Place yourstation away from electronics. Be aware of three charging pins in back of vacuum. They have an issue of sticking and I had to return my first one twice till I got a new replacement.
2051177
Get a Dyson animal, either the DC15 or DC17, you will not regret it. The reviews are actually quite good, 4.5 stars.
949836
I'll have to check the manual. My only problem with the vacuum,though, is that dirt and dust sometimes collect in the roller brush housing. Still, a good machine.
540119
Its pretty good, actually! Its not the MOST silent vacuum I've ever owned, but the power to noise ratio far surpasses previous vacuums. Usually with less noise comes a less powerful vacuum. And it has more of a low tone, so it's much less obnoxious. I definitely dont feel like Im disturbing my neighbors. Come to think of it, my roommate has told me, with his bedroom door closed, he can barely hear anything if Im vacuuming the living room.
2217142
I think it is great on hardwood floors. I don't use the power nozzle much for the floors, though I will when I am rushing from hardwood to carpets for a quick clean up. I prefer the soft brush attachment. I bought this vacuum with my MIL's recommendation. She also lost suction power in her, but here was a filter on the inside of the machine that was completely clogged. Once she took care of that (I can't remember exactly, but I think she just cleaned it, not replaced) it's suction was back to full power.
1899577
I would not buy this vacuum at all. The beater bar is not good and the hole where things get sucked up is too small and the smallest of things get stuck. Electrolux is a much better machine--I had one of those and will be getting one again.
1047050
I personally would never buy another one. I returned same day I got it. Used it on very low pile carpet and was very hard to push across the carpet. As far as suction I am not sure because I wasn't going to have a vacuum I had to fight.
1882
Well it is noisey but I can't tell how noisey her's is. It's not as noisey as my old vacuum but it's definitely not quiet. I wouldn't recommend you buying this vacuum either way. It's not very good and is overpriced.
55906
I had no problem as the suction is so great. I agree with tools for maybe corners etc.... Overall I absolutely love this machine and I am one that swore by Dyson. Both are amazing.