Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum
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Product Details
Manufacturer: DysonBrand: Dyson
Edition: Kitchen
Release Date: 2004-10-03
Model: DC14
Color: steel/scarlet/violet
Publisher: Dyson
Studio: Dyson
Music Label: Dyson
Product features:
- Powerful upright vacuum for household cleaning of bare floors and carpets
- Root8Cyclone technology provides 250 air watts of clog-free, consistent suction
- Bag-free dirt collection; lifetime HEPA filtration system; carpet-height adjustment
- Low-reach floor tool; 17-foot quick-release hose; brushbar turn-off protects floors
- Measures 44-7/8 by 14 by 13-3/8 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Description of Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum
DC 14 Low reachTools and Hardware Reviews of Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum
Customer Review: Very pleased with the vacuum so far
Summary: 5 Stars
We have owned two Dirt Devil vacuums (one bag, one bagless) prior to this Dyson and we are very pleased with the Dyson so far.
Pros: This vacuum was engineered, not slapped together. Every connection, latch and compartment are easy to access and fit tightly when closed. Dumping the canister is extremely easy. Removing the lifetime filter for cleaning is simple. Being an engineer, I am quite impressed with how this vacuum was designed when compared to others we've owned.
The vacuum feels pretty light to carry around. We have a 3 story townhome so the vacuum is constantly carried up and down a couple flights of steps. The carry handle is near the middle of the vacuum, so to carry it around, your arm stays down along your body and you only have to lift the vac a couple inches off the ground to move it - less strain on your arm so it doesn't feel like it requires as much strength to lift it. I believe the vacuum weighs about the same as one of the old ones we had, and a little more than the other - but this one feels lighter when carrying it around.
The suction power is very good - but not going to "knock your socks off". It's about the same or a little bit better than a brand new vacuum. However, after 6+ months of usage, you can tell that the suction has not diminished, unlike other vacuums we've used.
We have two medium-long hair cats, and the vacuum-wand works very well on furniture and so forth. The vacuum does a great job at cleaning up the cat fur from our carpet too - a big plus compared to our old vacuums.
CONS:
COST! Has to be at the top of the list, because it is expensive. Time will tell if is going to be cheaper to buy this one compared to buying a new cheap one every year or so for several years. Personally, I would prefer to buy something that is built well and going to last rather than buying cheap stuff and throwing it away in a year. Landfills fill up faster, more natural resources are consumed, more energy is wasted to dispose of so much junk. I really do hope that this vacuum works as well as it does now in 5 years...
An annoying "grinding" "clicking" noise happens sometimes if the plastic shroud on the front makes contact with the spinning bristle brush. This happens occassionally if you try to set the vacuum upright after having the vacuum leaned back and the vac running. Also, if you bump the nose of the vac into a couch or wall or something you may hear that sound.
The vacuum works very well, and it picks up a lot of hair that others have missed. This means (for pet owners or long-haired people pehaps) that you'll have to dump the canister more often and clean the spinning brush more frequently as it picks up and holds the hair.
We spent about $410 for this vacuum.
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