Does a taller person have to hunch over much to use this vacuum?
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How tall is a tall person? And I still do not understand the difference between dc59 and the animal vacuum? It was not clear, I has long hair and I have a pet dog, and wood, ceramic tiles and rugs. We live in a sandy area. What is best vacuum?
931587
I am 6' 3" and have 7' ceilings. I can use the machine comfortably but have to be wary of the small amount of clearance between my head and the ceiling.
2101274
I am 5'8" and have no problem bending over into the handle--and the stroller is really easy to handle. I have had no trouble kicking the stroller but I think that is controlled by how far you push the stroller in front of you--controlled by your arms. I don't think you would have to adjust your stride. Also my dog is an 80 lb tripod so the stroller I have is the large one.I don't know if that makes a difference or not--but the stroller is great
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I have found the hose to be plenty long- to reach the corners of my ceiling with the attachment brushes and extension wand. Not sure how the length compares to larger, heavier models, but for this lighter weight model I feel like the designers made the hose plenty long. I don't want to haul around an extra long hose as I mainly use the vac for carpets / 98% of the time I don't use the hose.
1996307
There's a height setting on the Dyson that allows you to vacuum both carpets and hard floor without changing height or making any other necessary adjustment. The suction from themotor is strong enough to work both flooring materials with equal success. I run my Dyson across all kinds of flooring material, and never make the slightest height adjustment.It's that good a machine.
4757
I agree with canon chick, hose too short, vacuum too heavy. It's a great vacuum, but not for stairs in my book.
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Yes, but sometimes you will need to place the vacuum head over the larger particle.
4758
I agree that this is a pretty heavy vacuum which is why I often skipped the stairs but when I finally decided to tackle the stairs, start at the top because it is much easier walking her down than it is pulling and holding her while trying to force her up hill.
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Not really. Unless you are well over 6 feet tall. I am just under 5 feet and I would need a step stool to do that. Also my main problem with it is that the hose is not long enough. Very limiting. Suction good and price good and very light weight.
652589
Yes that is the only thing that is bad sbout this vacuum. It is a short nose. Otherwise i love it!
737268
The suction goes from low to high and everything in between. Suction will not be an issue with this machine
24782
it moves under its own power, but if you are a tall person it's not for you. I am 5'7 and the handles could be a little longer. Puts a bind on your back.other than that I have no complaints. I have try to adjust the handles up, with no success. cranks on first pull every time. Should had bought the 17th inch. It has longer handles.Jody
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I'm also 6' tall. I haven't measured the wand, but it extends plenty long for me to be able to stand upright while I vacuum.
1767600
No. it does not have different height adjustments, but the way this vacuum works that is not needed. it does have two different modes, one for bare floors and one for carpets. the carpet mode has been able to handle everything for me from a small thin mat type rug to thick and substantial carpeting. I also have hardwood floors and it has worked perfectly on those as well. it even vacuums up all the dirt that is underneath the rugs! Very powerful suction.
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Yes it does, depending of course on how tall you are! If you are extremely tall over 6'2 then you would have trouble completely inverting, because you would hit head on floor. Other than that it is well made and very solid!
1749478
I do not use the vacuum in my bedrooms (hardwood floors), however I use it under my couch and living room chairs. It is not that it gets so flat but rather that as you turn it, it "rests" on the ball That position allows the head to fit easily under narrow openings. I use my vacuum almost everyday, it's terrific!
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My father is 6'2, and he has to hunch down a bit even though it is set at the tallest setting. Its light weight, but requires a big trunk. He is hoping to find a taller one as the hunching forward aggravates his arthritic back.