Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Customer Review: It REALLY sucks!!! and that's a good thing
Summary: 5 Stars
I already own at least four handheld vacuums that DON'T suck up the fine dust that's left after you've used a broom and a dustpan. The old ones run out of power before the work is done.
Not a problem for the Dyson D16. The vertical design is easier to use than the horizontal shape of other handhelds. It has power to spare. It's easy to empty (no dis-assembly, just push a button and the bottom flips open to release the dirt directly into the trash.) And the nifty convertible brush/hard surface tool cuts down on the multiple attachments to lose--the brush slides back when you don't need it. The only other tool is a real crevice tool that's narrow enough to live up to its name.
I use it for a myriad of small clean-up jobs from vacuuming my mini-van to cleaning cat hair off upholstery. My sister uses hers to vacuum the three flights of steep stairs in her townhouse.
Granted a Dyson is more expensive than other handhelds, but it certainly cost less than the sum of the four failures I've now trashed. I even like the fact that it takes up less space on its charging base and the way it slides firmly into the charger. My old handhelds invariably didn't quite engage and were dead as a post when called to service.
I just wish I would have stepped up to a Dyson two handhelds ago.
Customer Review: Great hand vac for quick cleanup jobs
Summary: 5 Stars
First of all, don't expect miracles from this. It is a battery-powered hand vac. Although it has very good suction for a hand vac, it is necessarily less than the full-sized Dyson vacuums (and probably most other full-sized vacuums, too), as power consumption needs to be lower for battery operation. There is also the trade-off between battery life and battery weight (to run this for 30 minutes, for example, would probably make it unacceptably heavy for a handheld unit). So, don't plan on using this for big jobs like stairs or cars. That's not what it's for.
If you have frequent small cleanup jobs (picking up spilled dry cereal, crumbs, flour, dirt, etc.), I'd recommend this. We have two small children, so small spills like this are inevitable. Rather than getting out a dustpan and brush, I just grab this from the wall-mounted charger. It's always ready. It is easier than the dustpan (and does a better job), and takes less time than getting out the full-sized Dyson. I'm usually done with the cleanup in less time than it would take to get the full-sized cleaner out and set up.
If you're looking for something for the stairs, the car, or other larger projects, this isn't it. Get something with a cord so you aren't limited by power or battery life. Get this for the quick cleanup jobs.
Customer Review: Let's be practical and realistic . .
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge Dyson fan and their full-sized vacuums can't be beat. I read all the reviews and decided to try out the Root 6. For simple tasks like cleaning up dry spills, detailing the cars, cleaning up after the kids, picking up dog hair (in my opinion, Dyson vacuums are the only brand that can do this well . . .) this is a perfect complement for a Dyson user. This is a well-balanced battery powered unit that is perfect for small areas that standard handhelds are not strong enough to manage. I got more than 5 minutes of continued use with far superior vacuum power compared to any other handheld with enough time to detail both of my cars. The recharge time is much shorter compared to recharging Black & Decker VersaPaks. I would highly recommend buying this product if you are looking for a high-powered handheld vacuum that is characteristic of all Dyson products. If handheld time of use is more important than vacuum stength and quality, look for something else. Here's another interesting observation I made during our recent holiday travels, JetBlue airlines has endorsed the Root 6 and they have units on all their planes and at all airport gates. This is a strong statement from an airline recognized for consumer comfort and efficiency. Hope you find this helpful.Customer Review: Perfect for picking-up animal hair from non-carpeted floors!
Summary: 5 Stars
We have many dogs & cats, plus tile floors, in our house. I spend 4 or 5 minutes twice a day sucking-up pet hair, and the Dyson cordless does just a wonderful job. Its long flat nozzle gets way under the furniture, hair never clogs in the nozzle. It has much more suction than any other cordless vacuum -- I've recently tried three others because I hated to spend $150!
Battery life is fine with me, this is strictly for minor clean-ups. For your $150 you also get a solid warranty. After 9 months, mine started cutting off after three minutes of continuous use. Dyson mailed me a charger to try, then mailed me a new battery, neither helped. They then sent me the main motorized 'body' part which solved the problem, I was back to 5 or 6 minutes of running time. Dyson really stands by their warranty! They didn't require the old parts back.
I see Dyson just released a $60 4-piece tool kit for this vac, but doesn't seem necessary to me. The two tools that ship with the DC16 are plenty adequate.
So I love it, and just ordered a second one to keep at the other end of our house. We have a large bird cage on the patio, and I use the vacuum to quickly clean seeds off the floor. Works prefectly. Bottom line, it's worth the $150.
Customer Review: Leading Edge Hand Held
Summary: 5 Stars
No offense to other reviewers up here, but complaining about the battery life of this unit is just silly....any amount investigation before purchasing would have revealed that Dyson plainly states in all advertising that the battery life is 5-7 minutes or thereabouts.
It's easily the most powerful hand vac I've used, and like the rest of the Dyson family, no filters to replace, and one button opens the cannister for quick dumping out of the dirt.
How long does it last?
I did my car just fine in the 5-7 minute window it gives you (I think it's closer to 7). Think about the automated vacuums at gas stations....they don't last any longer than that for what...a dollar in change?
I use it on my computer each day (on the vents on the front to keep dust out), I use it on two tiers of steps in our home which are carpeted, and I use it for the car. It's much faster to grab than using the attachment on our big Dyson vacuum cleaner, and works great.
It's well designed, recharges very quickly, and I find it very easy to hold an operate. It's expensive, but isn't everything good in life.
Highly recommended.
Tom Hartman