I see this vacuum on Woot all the time Refurb. do any of these vacuums work the first time? I just bought a kenmore canister and its been working really good so far(Mfr. Model# 2171).
after going through reviews, i’m trying to decide between this dc25 or waiting for the dc28 to go up on woot again. Any thoughts?
I own a cleaning company and I myself own 2 dysons that I have had for over 5 years with no trouble except for replacing the hose on one due to using it everyday all day (cost 30.00) I would not trade those vacuums for anything except that mine are not the ball and I really want the ball. My daughter wants to buy one of my other ones so i guess if she buys it I will purchase the ball. I highly recommend this vacuum
First World Problem:
The dirt in my house doesn’t pick itself up…so I need the perfect vacuum and I don’t know which one to choose…the discussion board is divided and a mediocre one will just not do the trick…I absolutely, positively, have to have the most perfect vacuum out there or my life is forfeit.
Incidentally, I bought one. Nobody can really argue that the dyson ball is the best vacuum out there and nobody can argue that it is the worst…the thing is, anything created by mankind is fated to be judged by mankind…and every judgement is just a padded up opinion…there will always be (at least) two sides to every coin. If anyone’s having a hard time deciding based on the comments…my advice is to buy one. Decide for yourself.
The two I own are both DC 14’s and have been great. I do however want the DC 25 for the ball and easier to maneuver.
I have to beg to differ with you on the whole generic medicine thing. My daughter was given generic acetaminophen and had a allergic reaction to the additives the generics use. Generics and name brand may use the same active ingredient but they differ in their additives so it can make a difference. Marketing is only going to take you so far if you have an average product with a ridiculously high price.
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Wow. If you actually doubt this it seems you know very little about how bagless vacuums actually work. Do yourself a favor and head over to YouTube and watch some videos. Check out those where they compare a Dyson to any other brand. Start with the Miele videos that use a partical counter to see what the air looks like coming out of them.
If you can find me a single Dyson video that shows the air to be cleaner coming out than a meile with a bag, I’ll eat my words.
Also, do you honestly think you can just rinse a filter to get all of the microscopic dust out of it and that it will be as good as new? Those washable filters are essentially nothing more than some foam - they do not offer a true HEPA exhaust after a short time of usage because they get clogged. This is true of any filter on any vacuum. If it is washable, it won’t offer the highest level of filtration. That is just how it works.
Absurd indeed.
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OMG are you a Miele salesman or what?
I have two vacuum’s, a Dyson (wife loves), a Kirby (bought used and my vacuum of choice).
Price: of course in the arena of high priced vacuum’s Kirby is right up there but I bought this used so it was about even.
Weight: advantage Dyson and the main reason wife prefer’s it.
Cleaning: Neither of us can see any advantage. I think the fact that you have a clear cannister on the Dyson gives the illusion that it picks up more than a traditional bag vac.
Repair, Durability: Kirby clear winner, my Kirby is over 25 years old, metal, and most anything can be fixed/replaced with a simple screw driver.
Attachments: For me the Kirby, hate using the tool on the Dyson, stretch that hose out and the damn vacuum rams you on the back side.
Bag vs Bagless: One time emptying the Dyson was all it took. Open the cannister, cloud of dust, give it a shake more dust and god forbid you have anyone with long hair because now your sticking your hand up in there trying to pull the crap out.
Yeah, me too. In for one… Now have two Dysons in transit. Needed two anyway - this old thing here works for 60 seconds now and quits. It’s me against the fleas and they’re winning. Time for it to go into retirement.
Interesting comment from someone who posts virtually identical rants about Dyson owners being gullible sheep every time one of their products is offered.
I bought the Orange DC25 refurb from Woot last year or so.
Here’s my take on it.
Is it the best “house”-vacuum I’ve used? Yes. Do I think it’s worth $250? Yes.
(That’s the gist of this post. Everything else below is filler.)
I’ve had two different Hoover upright bag vacs and the Dyson is noticeably better. It also filters air much better. Tested: In a pitch black room with tight-focus flashlight, I fired up both sets of vacuums. The upright bag vacs initial blast of air as it inflated the collector-bag and then through the outer zip-up bag blew out tons of dust. The Dyson showed almost no perceptible emissions.
I vacuum my house at least once a week and I’m still amazed at how much dirt/dust this thing picks up. Where the hell does it come from??? Don’t know, but it makes me feel better when I empty the canister in the garage.
What else do I like about the Dyson? The roller ball definitely makes maneuverability easy. But the downside is that it also tends to wander a bit more if you are OCD about having straight lines in your carpet. If you happen to rotate your wrist just a little bit, it changes the angle of the ball to vacuum head.
As mentioned in this thread and prior threads, there is no adjustment for the brush head. “On or Off” are your only options. I would like to have height adjustment.
Regarding wood floors. The ball has concentric rails or bands molded into it, so it rides along those. The footprint of this band is about a 1/4 inch or less. That’s quite a bit less than the roller feet of a standard vac. So you’re not going to have a lager “footprint” for scratching floors.
On top of that, this roller ball is no harder on your wood/laminate floors that than the bottom of a woman or man’s dress shoe or heel. Basically, the possibility of scratching a wood/laminate floor is less than that of anyone walking on your floor that’s not wearing athletic shoes. Really, it’s a non-issue. Use a broom or Swiffer if you’re that concerned.
Someone also said that the exhaust from the roller ball always pushes the dirt towards the brush head. Ummm, only when the exhaust is facing the brush head. Since it’s on a sphere that spins, there’s always going to be a point where it’s facing/blowing away from the brush head.
Something I like… It’s easy enough to hold this vacuum up at your waistline (like holding a shovel) and running the brush head over carpeted stairs.
Something I don’t like… The suction intake is in the middle of the brush head. Due to the basic helix or screw patten of the actual brushes, that means half of the brush is always pushing dirt away from the intake and not towards it. This essentially forces you to work from one side to the other and overlap as you go (for maximum brush cleaning effect).
Something I don’t like… The brush head doesn’t have enough natural weight on it. Since there is no height-adjust for the brush head, if your carpet is a bit older and matted down in areas or it’s just naturally a short-pile carpet, the brush head will ‘bounce’ over the carpet where it goes “against the grain”. It manages to just barely grab the carpet and then loses contact. This means I either have to go unreasonably slow when moving “against the grain” or I have to lift up just a little on the handle to force the brush head to hit the carpet at just a slight forward angle which then causes the brushes to go that 1/16" lower to grab the carpet. Lifting it is a good workout, but that’s not why most of us vacuum.
Something I don’t like… The attachment “slinky” hose is waaaaay stiff! It barely allows itself to expand. To get the full extension (or stretch) of the hose, someone will need to hold the vacuum in place. Otherwise it just pulls the vacuum causing it to tip over if you get any more than 3ft or so away from it.
A minor nuisance… Somewhere inside the motor, it sounds like something is just barely blocking the intake or exhaust causing a whistle of sorts. I’ve checked the filters and they’re fine. So until I feel like tearing into the thing, I’ll live with it. It’s not obnoxious by any means, just noticeable for those that knew what it sounded like prior.
Lastly, I opened this post by saying that this is the best “house” vacuum I’ve used. And it is. But it’s not the best overall. If I need absolute suction power for something serious, I bring the ol’ shop vac in the house and use the wand attachments. THAT’s the best vacuum I’ve used in my house…as long as I don’t mind the occasional time of having the carpet pulled up & off from the tack strips.
I replaced my Miele S4 with the Dyson DC14 refurbished from Woot. I vacuumed my carpet with the Miele the day before the Dyson came so I can test the difference. The difference was amazing, and I will never go back to the Miele. 2 whole Dyson canisters FILLED with stuff from the carpet that the Miele just left behind.
My mom has a Miele S7 so maybe I need to borrow that to see how they compare, but in my experience, the DC 14 blows the S4 out of the water.
I would have, but my head’s like a hole.
How is the Dyson DC25 on hardwood floors? There’s a comment about the hard plastic ball and wheels possibly scratching the floors. Is this a valid concern and how does the DC25 perform on hardwood?
Thanks,
Jim
If this is such a great vacuum why are so many refurbished units available?
A large percentage of returns are due to buyer’s remorse. There is actually nothing wrong with the product except the buyer changed their mind.
This is extremely common when an item is relatively expensive and there are less costly options available.
Don’t assume a refurb was defective, but even if it was the problem is fixed and you’re usually getting an “indistinguishable from new” product a a considerable discount.
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If this is such a great vacuum why are so many refurbished units available?
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Significant other: “You paid $575 for a freaking vacuum? Take the damned thing back!”
Purchaser: “OK, FINE!” [whisper]jerk.
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OMG are you a Miele salesman or what?
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Nope. I already said that I am not nor do I own stock in them or know anyone in the business. In fact I already said I use a central vac and don’t own a Miele.
I also don’t own a Bentley… doesn’t mean I can’t recognize quality when I see it. That being said, the same facts about bagged vacs apply to more than just Miele. The difference with Miele is that they are an entirely sealed system, so the exhaust cannot leak and MUST pass through the bag and filter. I’m sure there are other brands like this too, but most vacs are not sealed and leak from every connection so only a portion of the exhaust air ever makes it to the filter.
Woot, do you sell anything besides Dyson vacuums?!
YES, SCHOONY84…they also sell HP computers. Sheesh.