DC15 Animal ball vs DC17 Does anyone have any experience with comparing these two models? I have two dogs and I've been eyeing the Dyson for some time and I want to make sure I'm making the right choice. I've read that the ball feature makes the DC15 the top contender but the DC17 seems to have more power. Any thoughts? DC15 Animal ball vs DC17 Does anyone have any experience with comparing these two models? I have two dogs and I've been eyeing the Dyson for some time and I want to make sure I'm making... » Read More DC15 Animal ball vs DC17 Does anyone have any experience with comparing these two models? I have two dogs and I've been eyeing the Dyson for some time and I want to make sure I'm making the right choice. I've read that the ball feature makes the DC15 the top contender but the DC17 seems to have more power. Any thoughts? « Show Less
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Manueverability is slightly easier with the DC15 than with the DC17, however, you generally need to do some thorough back and fourth passes to get most of the dirt out of the carpets. INMO, the only floor surfaces that the DC15's manueverability comes in handy is on tiled and hardwood floors. But the cool thing about the DC17 is that it's powerful brushroll pulls the machine across the floor. All you have to do is steer it which direction you want to go.
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Perhaps the difference is the Dyson DC65 Multi Floor has the ability to automatically adjust to floor heights, while the DC65 Animal does not. That is a guess, I am not sure if that is correct. I am not the sales person, but I can say the vacumn I got did a fabulous job of picking up cat and dog hairs!
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The dc50 is amazing! We have to empty it every room and we vacuum regularly. Can hardly believe what it is picking up compared with the dc41.
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Hi, I'm not sure where you would find the serial number, with that said, I ordered a reconditioned Dyson DC25 and had a terrible experience with it. If you'd like to know more email me at lois4@optonline.net.
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Hello, Dyson Canada lists the DC15 at 8.6 kgs. Yeah, that doesn't help me either, and I'm Canadian. It converts to 19 lbs, so at the very least it's certainly not anything near 28 lbs.
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I cannot compare with Dyson, since i never had one. Samsung is working great on carpets, has strong suction, it is very goon on hard floor as well.I have no pets, cannot tell about pet hair. It works very well on stairs, has all necessary headers. I own it for more than a year. Great piece, i love it ( my husband loves it even more - adjustable and long telescopic tube and powerhead)! they are very big in Europe, i wish they were better represented in the US - it was very hard to find it in any store.
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A duplicate question, but here is the answer given to the first inquiry - Apparently not, but we can't be sure as this listing is incomplete. What is confusing people is that on the Dyson website there are two DC41 models currently listed - the DC41 Animal and the DC41 Animal Complete (the DC41 Multi Floor models are no longer listed). BOTH versions of the Animal include the Mini Turbine Head for cleaning pet hair from upholstery and the Animal Complete includes 4 other "pet cleaning attachments". If you look at the colors, this one is a refurbished DC41 Animal, not the Complete or the Multi Floor, however, nowhere on the listing does it state that it is an Animal or that it includes the Mini Turbine Head which would make it just a DC41, which Dyson does not market or sell. So, until Amazon/Woot clearly let us know what attachments are OR are not included, we have to assume that it is a DC41 Animal that is missing the very important Mini Turbine Head.
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I have a DC 15--the first ball. Just got off the phone with Dyson and they said the attachments will not fit the DC41. BTW, Dyson gave me an additional 20% off and arranged for me to trade in my old DC15. Have to buy directly from them, though.
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The DC17 is the better machine due to the fact that it uses a upgraded filtration system that does a much more efficient job at filtering sand and dust. After vacuuming a household with the DC15, you will find dust and sand on the prefilter, which indicates that it does not handle dust and sand particles as well as you think. However, the Level 3 Root Cyclone on the DC17 is much, much more efficient at seperating sand and dust from the airstream. It does so with the addition of two intermediate cyclones that handle the bulk of the particles, with eight of the Root Cyclones to filter out the finer particles. I have vacuumed my household many times this past week, and so far there are no traces of dust or sand on the prefilter. The DC17 also does a better job at agitating carpets than the DC15. The DC17 uses a large diameter brushroll that has short stiff bristles, which allows for extremely efficient deep cleaning compared to many of its competitors, as well as every other Dyson model. The DC15 has a smaller brushroller that still outperforms the DC07 and DC14, but is nothing compared to the DC17. In addition, the DC17 is much more powerful than the DC15. The DC17 is rated at 250 airwatts, whereas the DC15 is rated at 220.
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You know, it is not the simplest answer. The DC17 has more flexibility and power (easier to turn, etc). Not sure if it has more attachments. My DC 14 came with the same attachments my Mom's DC15 came with.
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The Dyson DC17 has a very aggressive brush bar that tends to propel the machine in a forward direction. It also cleans very deeply, and is the model I would recommend to friends who have plush, thick carpets and pads. While the Slim is a great vacuum, and cleans beautifully, the somewhat smaller nozzle means more cleaning strokes. If you can get an independent Dyson dealer to allow you to try both machines (the dealer in our town will do this), you can make your mind up on your own, in your own way, on your own rugs.
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I really want to know which one to buy, also. I have two 80 lb. Golden Retrievers (and a psycho cat that shows up occasionally LOL). Does anyone have advice on the differences between the two models, and/or which is better? I have an average sized house; 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. All rooms, except the kitchen and baths, are carpeted. And of course, I have the two large (and always shedding) Goldens!
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I have the full size Dyson (the yellow "original" one) and the Slim one (just bought it today). I don't think it would matter for stairs for vacuuming. I wanted the slim one for carrying up and down the stairs since the other one I have is heavy. The attachments on both are basically the same and basically not very good in my opinion. That is the only downside of the Dyson. So, I'd say go with the Slim as it's easier to carry and the regular size one doesn't have anything different that would help you on the stairs. I love the Dyson though, crummy attachments and all.
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Dear Rambrijesh, There are a few main differences between the Animal and Multifloor version Dyson vacuums. I know of the differences because I own the Animal and my brother owns a Multifloor Dyson. The Multifloor does not do a very good job on carpets. It makes louder noises on carpets, especially on area rugs compared to the quieter Animal. The Multifloor is actually better on hard floors in both cleaning and quietness. On the Multifloor vaccuum, the wand extension is more awkward to use on stairs and under beds than the Animal. And last, the bristle head on the Multifloor gets tangled from animal hair, where the Animal does not get tangled from any animal hair, no matter how long. So, if you have more hard floors, no pets and no stairs in your home, the Multifloor would be a better vacuum for you. But, if you have mainly carpet (or area rugs), pets and stairs to vacuum, the Animal is perfect for your needs. I hope this answers your question and All The Best To You, Maren
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The chv1410L is Far superior, we have a chv1510 and it has a nicad battery which works ok for a while but you can neither charge it too much ( ruins battery ) or too little ( loses power quickly ) the 1410 L has a far superior lithium ion battery which will hold a charge far longer and can't be harmed by leaving it in the charger although it runs for a long time and doesn't need to be left on the charger much, charges quickly too, nicad batteries are junk, otherwise they seem about equal in design and power, both very nice hand vacuums.
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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?
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I have both. I have carpal tunnel in my right arm. The self propelled does help you use the vacuum better. The girl that helps me clean though, prefers the dyson hands down. I since have purchased the DC40, because of the light weight, she doesn't like that one as much as the old one, which I gave to my daughter. My daughter and the house cleaner both prefer this model to the new ones. Since my purchase of the DC40 the motor has gone out in it 6 months after purchase. I have 4 cats and live in the country. Lots of dust and fur and this DC14 has probably been my best vacuum compared to all these hoover windtunnels, and kirbys. It may be more bulky, but boy does it work good. I miss it and am trying to reposses from my daughter now, lol! But it handled pet hair well. I usually washed filter out once a month. I took to dyson service and had cleaned once a yr. I've had mine 10+ years.