Dyson DC14 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner
by Dyson
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Manufacturer: DysonBrand: Dyson
Edition: Kitchen
Release Date: 2004-10-01
Color: Steel
Publisher: Dyson
Studio: Dyson
Music Label: Dyson
Product features:
- Upright vacuum cleaner designed for homes with pets
- Root Cyclone technology ensures powerful, consistent suction
- Telescope reach; mini turbine head; low-reach floor tool
- Brushbar control; clear dust bin; HEPA filter; certified asthma friendly
- Measures 13-3/8 by 14 by 44-6/7 inches; 5-year warranty
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Description of Dyson DC14 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner
DC 14 AnimalTools and Hardware Reviews of Dyson DC14 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Customer Review: a godsend for pet owners
Summary: 5 Stars
I am absolutely in love with my Dyson vacuum. I live in an apartment with my husband and our two cats (with one in particular who sheds like there's no tomorrow). It's not the perfect vacuum, but it's darn near perfect for me.
Pet hair was the primary concern for me. I could vacuum everyday with my old Eureka, but hours after each cleaning session, I'd see new tufts of fur fluffing up on my carpet. Since using the Dyson, I could visibly see and feel the difference. I'm not the only one, either. Even my mother has remarked on how much nicer my carpet looks now. I *know* my old vacuum left a lot of things behind, because about 2-3 years ago, I used Carpet Fresh powder for a few months. I've stopped since then because I don't like the fragrance, but when I first used my Dyson early this year, I could see and smell Carpet Fresh powder when emptying the canister. (A friend of mine had a similar experience with her Dyson picking up carpet powder. She never uses carpet powder, though, so it was powder used by the previous tenant who lived in her apartment!) It also picked up heaven knows how much cat hair and dirt. Most people's reaction after using their Dyson for the first time is, "oh my goodness, how long have I been living in this?!"
I'll admit it is a cumbersome unit, but it's nowhere as unwieldy as a Kirby. In fact, speaking of Kirbys, I've lent my Dyson to my friends who own Kirbys and most of them now have Dysons of their own.
I don't have this exact model (I bought the Sears exclusive model), my Dyson is the exact same as this Animal one with just different attachments. Like this model, mine came with the mini-turbine head and low-reach floor tool, and I've used both attachments regularly. The mini-turbine tool has been especially useful for getting fur off my upholstery and curtains--for this reason, it gets used every day. The low-reach floor tool is terrific for getting under my couches, beds, and futons, but I still move my furniture every now and then to get the actual vacuum into those spots. The floor-tool works well for 'touch-up' cleaning. My friend who owns the Animal unit says she's had terrific experiences with the Zorb carpet cleaning kit.
As for what a previous reviewer said about this model being a rip-off and suggesting consumers buy the basic, yellow model and buy the attachments as you need them, I highly disagree with this course of action. The mini-turbine head is 69.99 sold separately, the low-reach floor tool is 49.99, and the Zorb carpet cleaner kit is around 40.00, so accessories aren't by any means cheap for those of us on a modest budget.
The best course of action for prospective Dyson-owners is to A) understand the purpose of each tool/accessory (this can be done at Dyson's web site), B) evaluate your individual needs to determine which tools would come in handy for your family, then C) find a model that includes an accessory package closest to what fits your needs. Each DC14 model boasts the exact same base vacuum unit. The yellow DC14 is the same vacuum as the purple DC14. What sets them apart are the accessories included with the package.
Keep in mind that independent retailers, Best Buy, and Sears each boast a Dyson model that is exclusive to their respective stores. Again, all that's different is the accessory package, but finding the right package that offers the right set of accessories for your needs makes your cleaning job just that much easier. What I say is this: if you're already going to treat yourself to a Dyson, you might as well put a little more time and maybe money into getting the one that's just right for you.
There are a lot of Dyson nay-sayers out there, but the fact remains that it *does* do an above-average job of vacuuming. People say Hoover's Windtunnel does a better job of sucking up dirt, according to some research or another. For me, though, the Dyson is a joy to use, the canister is easy to empty, it does what I want it to do quickly, and it's cool-looking and nice to look at. All this translates into the Dyson being a joy to use and it's easy to clean. After purchasing my Dyson, vacuuming suddenly became enjoyable and, dare I say, fun! I mean no disrespect to the makers of other vacuums, but just because it works doesn't mean it's enjoyable to use. Where Dyson has succeeded is that Dyson vacuums do a good job *and* it's fun to use, at least for me and all the people I've spoken to who own one. Brand A and Brand B may make a vacuum that vacuums better, but Dyson makes one I actually look forward to using. For another brand to work better, I actually have to whip it out and use it, and Dyson's got everybody else beat in the 'joy to use' category.
The best compliment I can give Dyson vacuums is that I actually enjoy vacuuming now. This is significant because vacuuming was part of my chores as a little girl and a teenager living at home, and I absolutely abhored and detested it. However, I do, indeed, enjoy vacuuming now--but only with the Dyson.
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