Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum
by Dyson, Inc.
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum
Customer Review: Great Vacuum, Short Cord...
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great vacuum, very powerful and stores away nice... The cord on it is way too short and won't even make it across a large room without having to unplug and move to another outlet. They thought of everything, I am not sure why they did not think to put a longer cord on this model.Customer Review: Dyson VS Cat Hair
Summary: 4 Stars
Wow! Was I impressed!! I have three longhaired cats so it is a constant battle of the cathair. With this vacuum I declare VICTORY!! It is a little awkward at first, but once you figure everything out it is a winner. I would recommend this to all of you pet owners.Customer Review: Compact Dyson
Summary: 4 Stars
I like the Canister Stoway Vacuum cleaner, not too heavy, and has great suction. The only thing so far I have found is the handle does not have a lock to keep it upright.Customer Review: Dyson DC21 Stowaway
Summary: 3 Stars
I just purchased the DC21 Stowaway and am not as impressed as I thought I'd be. I have a 5 yr. old Riccar canister (supralite plus) which cost me south of $200 and with a fresh bag this little monster creates much more suction power than the Dyson. The negatives about the Riccar are fewer tools to do a variety of jobs, and having to replace bags. On the plus side it is far lighter and smaller than the Dyson making it easy to move around for cleaning all over the house. The Dyson DC21 has better tools, but the large molded end of the hose which accepts all the tools is so big that it is hard to get into tight spaces when using it without tools. The wood floor tool is great actually for brushing/vacuuming off my microfiber couch which collects cat hair like a magnet.
So far the jury's still out on whether I keep this vacuum. I was expecting more for a vacuum over $400.
Pro's: 1) tool functionality 2) no need to change bags 3) telescoping handle
Con's: 1) weight 2) price 3) large diameter of tool housing at end of hose 3) less suction than even my meager Riccar canister 4) small round brush tool doesn't lock into place, and keeps falling off while in use
EDIT 6/15/07- I did in fact return the Stowaway because of mentioned flaws. I have purchased several new tools for my Riccar canister and could not see enought positives to keep the Dyson. I had the chance to try one of their full uprights that my brother & his wife have, and it indeed has a ton more suction power than this Stowaway cansiter. Unfortunately my impression of Dyson is now tarnished.
I think I would even reduce the number of stars to 2.5.....
Customer Review: OK but has some flaws
Summary: 3 Stars
I do not own this model but a very similar one.
My cons are:
1. This vacuum is very heavy compared to others.
2. The clip at the back to hold an attachment (or the wand when you are vacuuming and want to move something before continuing) is weak. I have given up on trying to put the wand there when I need to move a piece of furniture or something off of the floor because it falls over every time and I don't want to collapse the wand to clip it while I move something then have to extend the wand again.
3. The extendable wand can be tricky if not locked into place. (This is why I do not collapse it until I am done.)
4. For whatever reason, when changing between the carpet tool and hardfloor tool, I manage to pinch some skin on my hand or finger every time.
5. When you are done and you wind the hose around the vacuum (as shown on the picture here) the clip to hold the wand into place isn't good and so the wand may slip out while you are carrying it if you bump the hose.
Pros:
1. I like the bagless.
2. Very good at picking up pet hair.
3. The air that comes out of it IS clean and does not have that vacuum cleaner smell.
For me, the cons outweigh the pros. I had a Miele before and I am considering going back to Miele. It is a bit disheartening to spend all of this money on a vacuum and then it has so many flaws. If you are considering this vacuum, please go somewhere where you can try it first and try collapsing and extending the wand, putting the wand in the clips, and so on. And be sure you can deal with the weight.