Dyson DC14 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dyson DC14 Animal Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Customer Review: I LOVE TO VACUUM!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love to vacuum! I could never say that before I met my Dyson. Now, I am amazed how much I enjoy this task. Why you ask? Keep reading and you'll see why vacuuming can become less of a chore for you, too.
Great things about the Dyson:
1. INCREDIBLE suction power! Believe what the commercials say... it doesn't lose suction! All surfaces, all areas of your house receive the same suction.
2. Great attachments: I love the floor attachment that hooks to the wand. It allows me to leave the "heavy" part behind and simply push the wand around. Great feature!
3. Bagless: My house is older, but never has it been cleaner. Not only can you see what you are getting, but it allows you to see what you've never been able to get before. You will be amazed (and a little grossed out) by the filth that lurks in your home. However, after the Dyson, you'll feel much "cleaner"!
4. Amazing for allergies: My son has serious allergy and asthma issues. This vacuum has helped incredibly well. Now, when I clean his floors, I know that most (if not all) of the allergens are gone from the floors and mattress surfaces in his room. I used to have to mop frequently in order to make this claim, but not any more. What a time saver and he is healthier!
5. On/off beater bar: Great for multiple surfaces. This is why "traditional" vacuums fall short. Traditional vacuums are meant for one surface (one for carpet, one for smooth floors, one for hard to reach areas, etc.) The Dyson has a carpet setting and a bare floor setting. What more could you ask for? Such diversity!
6. Time saver: No longer to I have to haul out multiple units for the areas of my house. No longer do I have to re-vacuum surfaces because the vacuum didn't get it all the first time. No longer do I dread vacuuming. Now with my extra time...I can write a review to convince you why you need this vacuum, too!
Customer Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
After much research, I decided to replace my Hoover Wind Tunnel with the Dyson Animal DC14. I purchased it from Sears for 522.00 on sale along with a 5 year warranty that I paid round 100.00 for. One thing that was holding me back was the service. I couldn't find a vacuum shop that would service a Dyson and suspected I would have so mail it to Dyson and be without a vacuum for several weeks. Through Sears extended warranty, it can be serviced at any of the numerous Sears service stations.
I frequently used my father's Royal vacuum. I was shocked to empty my Dyson 4 times!!! on the initial vacuum. Our home is less than 1800 square feet. Although the Royal seems to suction a little more than the Dyson, it was outstanding for pet hair. We have two 65 pound dogs with long hair and a 9 month old baby.
The attachments are fantastic. I am still learning how to use the mini turbine animal tool but it seems to do a good job. I did use the crevice tool along the walls because the vacuum didn't pick everything up along the sides.
The cons... why isn't this thing self propelled? Although it's light weight, I do miss that feature from my Hoover. Secondly, there isn't a light. The cord can get in the way and I wish there was a clip to better guide it away from the vacuum. Dyson has had trouble finding retailers to sell and service their product because of the lost revenue in replacement bags and repeat purchases. This makes servicing the vacuum a little tough. I am not sure how often I will need to take in the vacuum so maybe it won't even be an issue.
I highly recommend this vacuum and look forward to using it every time. The attachments are what really sold me on this equipment and I was resold when I saw what this thing pulled out of my carpet. The cons listed are merely preferences to think about but nothing that would prevent me from purchasing this vacuum if I had to do over again.
Customer Review: Love It!
Summary: 5 Stars
For over a year, I dreamed of having a Dyson DC14 Cyclone Animal Upright and for Valentine's Day, I got my wish! (Don't worry, a large bouquet of roses and dinner out was included.) Due to a broken foot, I was not able to use it right away, but as soon as I could, I was vacuuming up a storm.
A SAHM with a cocker spaniel that sheds like crazy, a cat whose hair is everywhere, a three year old that drops popcorn and goldfish crumbs like he is Hansel, not to mention our fairly active outside lifestyle made a strong case for this purchase.
Oh...and did I mention that my son and I have year round allergies that our animals and Tennessee living aggravate? The first time I used my new Dyson, I saw the difference. By the second or third time (the same week, maybe the same day, I'm not sure) I breathed the difference. It was as if the three years prior our carpet had not seen a vacuum. It was beyond gross.
I vacuumed and vacuumed and vacuumed over the course of the week until I was satisfied that the carpets where clean. I still pull up lots of stuff when I vacuum, but it is not nearly as much as that first week. I am quite sure that the Dyson is helping me to truly keep my home clean. And, we have seen a marked difference in our allergies for the first time in several years.
Is it perfect? No. I am not that impressed with the low reach tool. I wish it had a wider opening. I do like the fact that I can vacuum up my stairs without hurting myself or the vacuum, though the hose does not really stretch all 17 feet easily. It pulls the vacuum after 8 feet or so. I do like the other attachements. I know there have been a couple of other little things that I have thought, hmm....not a great design.
But, overall, I do love my Dyson. It has performed exactly as promised. No vacuum or anything else is totally perfect. But, this is as close as it comes.
Customer Review: Fur-B-Gone
Summary: 5 Stars
If you own animals that shed, stop reading right now and buy a Dyson Animal.
I've owned dogs and cats all my life and it's a constant struggle to rid my house of the dreaded layer of fur that seems to permanently coat our floors and upholstery. I was very reluctant to spend $500+ on a Dyson knowing I could get a "regular" machine for less than half. But, after owning my Dyson for a single day I can already say that I am completely in love. Even after already vacuuming the day before (with our old vacuum) the Dyson managed to pull up an inordinate amount of fur.
We own an Alaskan Malamute, which happens to be one of the worst shedding dogs known to man. After vacuuming just the living room floor, and mind you this was after already vacuuming with the old machine, there was so much hair in my waste bin it looked like a medium size dog had just hopped in!!
Granted, I can't speak for the durability of the unit from my own experience, but I purchased mine on the recommendation of my brother, who has owned his for a couple of years with no problems. Since Dyson just increased the standard warranty from 2 years to 5, I have no fears.
I think my favourite feature is the telescoping wand, which extends to 17 feet on this model. I was able to plant the unit at the base and work my way up an entire flight of stairs with no problem.
There are a few other little "why didn't they think of that before" features I would mention such as: a filter that never needs to be replaced- just wash every 6 months, a wider channel to suck up larger debris, a canister that dumps directly into a rubbish bag at the touch of a button, and even a "tote" handle for easier carrying.
All-in-all I am pleased with my purchase so far and if you have animals, I think it's highly worth getting one for yourself.
Customer Review: The ultimate vacuum cleaner
Summary: 5 Stars
Let's get something straight: I love to clean. Other women like to bake and sew, but I get my kicks from vacuuming. I vacuum pretty often and always thought I kept a pretty clean house...until I got a Dyson. I always knew that my old Hoover was a piece of crap...it literally fell apart after less than three years of use. Several of my girlfriends have Dysons and swear by them, and I have a cat who sheds a lot so I wanted a vacuum that would work wonders with pet hair. My husband bought me the Dyson DC14 as an early Christmas gift. It was very easy to assemble and comes with clear understand instructions and a bunch of extras: attachments, carpet cleaner, you name it!
The vacuum is very lightweight and easy to maneuver. I was amazed (and disgusted) by how much pet hair and DIRT the Dyson sucked out of my carpet! I had vacuumed the day before we got the Dyson, but I used the DC14 in three rooms and the collection cup was completely full by the time I was done. AMAZING!
Overall, I am extremely impressed with my new vacuum. It really gets the job done! I'm not sure how often I'll use all of the attachments...so far I've tried the smaller ones that attach to the base of the vacuum itself, and they were both very effective. The 17-foot cord is very nice...it would be even nicer if it automatically wound itself up, but oh well. Also, I wish the DC14 had a headlight, but that's something I can live without.
I will never go back to a Hoover or any other vacuum-wannabe brand! Dyson is the only one for me. If you have pets and are looking for a way to manage all that shedding, a Dyson Animal vacuum is exactly what you need. Also, the Dyson is a bit of a miracle worker: even my husband gets excited about cleaning when he uses this thing!