Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
by Dyson, Inc.
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Dyson, Inc.Brand: Dyson
Edition: Kitchen
Model: DC16 Animal
Color: Iron/Bronze
Publisher: Dyson, Inc.
Studio: Dyson, Inc.
Music Label: Dyson, Inc.
Product features:
- Handheld vacuum cleaner designed for pet hair pick-up
- Motorized brushbar, crevice tool, and combination nozzle/dusting brush
- Root Cyclone technology ensures no clogging or loss of suction
- Fast-charging lithium ion battery; wall-mounted charger; hygienic dust bin
- Measures 4-2/7 by 16-8/9 by 9-2/7 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Description of Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Dyson Root 6? is great for quick clean ups. With twice the suction power of other handhelds, DC16 Animal has powerful, constant suction. Patented Root Cyclone? technology doesn?t lose suction which is proven by the IEC 60312 Cl 2.9 test standard. DC16 Animal includes a powerful motorized brushbar for pet hair pick up, a crevice tool and combination tool. The Dyson handheld vacuum recharges up to 3 times faster than others and uses lithium ion battery technology.Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Customer Review: Best Handheld Vac on this Planet
Summary: 5 Stars
I see most of the negative reviews on here have to do with the 6 minute battery life on the DC16. Let me tell you my experience with this handheld vac from Dyson. I always like to have a handheld vacuum around for small little cleanups and I've used endless models throughout my life. Their fates are always the same: they work OK for a few months and then get so clogged and run down that the only appropriate place to keep them is in the garbage can. These kinds of subpar vacuums would certainly NEED a battery life of much more than 6 minutes because their power was so minimal it would simply be impossible to get anything done otherwise.
I have seen this DC16 and DC16 Animal in stores for a little while and I was hesitant to purchase it due to my past experiences with handhelds, even though I have a Dyson DC07 and it's been going strong for 5+ years. One day, when we were really in need to buying a new handheld, I decided to just take the chance and get this DC16 Animal top-of-the-line, sleek as hell little bad boy.
When I took it home and was reading the directions, I actually laughed my a$$ off at the part where it talked about a 6 minute battery life. I thought that was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard & I was ready to return it within the next couple weeks if it didn't perform adequately.
I mostly use these handheld vacuums to clean up stray kitty litter sand around the cat box, for little spills in the kitchen, etc. We usually sweep first and then vacuum everything up. Let me tell you, the first time I used this vacuum I knew there was no way I was going to return it. The power of the suction in this thing puts every worthless handheld I've ever used to SHAME. I would suck up the mess & even clean the entire cat mat, making it free of sand with such ease...I was completely floored by it.
It quickly became clear to me that the battery life was totally insignificant. For what I use the DC16 for, I have never even come close to draining 1/3 of the battery life because it is simply so efficient there is no need to make multiple passes. The fact that it is trigger activated also adds to the efficiency without wasting the battery life needlessly.
Now, keep in mind, this is just my review which is mentioning how I use this vacuum. If you are the type of person who wants to use this DC16 to dust every single hard surface, take all the animal hair off of your sheets and comforter, clean the entire kitchen floor & vacuum the entire interior of your car, I'll tell you right now not to waste your money. This is a handheld vacuum that's meant to do SMALL jobs. If it's used in this capacity, I find it hard to believe the 6 minute battery life will ever be an issue. My belief is that if you need more than 6 minutes to do the job, then it should have been done with a big model Dyson or another upright vacuum.
This was the second Dyson product I ever purchased and I love it so much that I just ordered the DC23 Canister Vacuum for the rest of the house. This may be the most expensive handheld out there but I wouldn't simply buy something for a ridiculous reason like the fact that it's "expensive". This is a piece of engineering art and it is worth every single penny. I'm knocking on wood but I would be really shocked if this vacuum didn't last 7-10 years. With other handhelds, they would break on me after 12-18 months...at $40-$100 a piece, you can clearly see the winner from an economic point of view.
I really respect Dyson because they are not just hype. They may be a bit pricey sometimes but their quality is simply second to none.
I hope this review helps you make up your mind. The DC16 may not be for everyone but I couldn't imagine going back my previous nightmare life of endless disappointments by Dyson's so called "competitors".
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