Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
by Dyson
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner
Customer Review: Only 6 minutes, but use it wisely and you won't regret it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my handheld Dyson for 5 years (on the same battery). At first I was disappointed in the short, 6 minute time frame in which I could vacuum. Then, I realized, it only takes 30 minutes to charge, so I put it back in charger and use it again when needed.
I have 3 cats with long hair and the dust bunnies that find themselves in corners are never easy to reach, except with the Dyson. If you want a tool that is lightweight, effective, quick to grab, then the Dyson is the best. I use it to pick up those stray hair bunnies, under the kitchen cabinets where small food pieces collect, and then after sweeping, I use it as a dustpan. I sweep the kitchen debris into a pile, grab the Dyson ; it picks it all up, not leaving any dirt or minute crumbs behind.
If I spill coffee grinds (as in, I ground the coffee and some spilled onto the floor), I grab the Dyson. I have spilled other dry goods (oatmeal, or flour) and pick it up quickly with the Dyson. Once I realized it's many uses, I am very happy to have this tool and would replace it immediately.
Customer Review: As Advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great hand vac! I have the large Dyson and it's by far the best vacuum I have ever had. For a quick pickup vac, I had bought an Electrolux Pronto which worked fine for a while and then the floor roller stopped working. The hand vac still worked but why have something that big for just a hand vac.
I wondered if Dyson might carry a small vac and sure enough they do. I was very excited. I read the reviews before ordering and I researched online and saw that the charge time was no more than 6 minutes. Well, after using it for several weeks now, I love it! It works exactly as it is supposed to. I use it several times a day for quick pickups everywhere in the house.
In my opinion, if you need to vacuum more than 5 minutes you should get your big one out. Six minutes is plenty of time to clean the stairs. For the car, I use the big Dyson. With the handy hand parts for the hose, it vacuums our car better than the carwash places.
All the above to say that this little vacuum is up to par with the super quality of Dyson.
Customer Review: Don't expect a weed wacker to perform like a lawn tractor!
Summary: 5 Stars
Don't listen to the folks who gripe that the battery life is too short, or who complain that they can't vacuum their whole dang car with it. They are missing the point: this is a CORDLESS HAND VACUUM and it is only intended for small, 2-minute jobs like stray cat litter around the litter box or when your toddler knocks a box of cereal off the kitchen counter. This is a fantastic cordless hand vac. Pricey, yes, but IMHO it's worth every penny. It's built to give flawless performance for years, and designed by a guy who knows vacuums.
If you want to vacuum out your whole freaking car or the entire floor of your garage get a Fein 9-11-55 Turbo 8 Amp 6 Gallon 1.11 Horsepower Wet/Dry Vacuum with Auto-Start and you'll be extremely happy. But don't buy Dyson Root 6 and expect it to run for a half hour. You wouldn't use a weed wacker to mow an acre of lawn. So ignore the folks who complain that this doesn't run long on a charge.
Customer Review: As Advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
I've tried 3 or 4 dirt-devils, sharks, etc. down through the years in the hand-held category, and none of them have been worth a dime. This is the first one that actually picked up dirt and hair, all the others you'd run over the spot 20 times then finally give up and grab it with your hand and stick in down the nozzle yourself. This one actually picks up dirt without your aid. I bought one on Amazon that was used, although it didn't look as though it had ever been taken out of the box. It seems to recharge easily and it looks like a raygun, too, in case you ever need that added feature.
I've now had this for a few months, and can give an additional fact or two. I still like it overall, and still find it by far the best hand-held vac, battery powered or otherwise, that I've ever used. My major complaint, mentioned by other reviewers as well, is that the charge lasts only a very few minutes and goes out with no warning. It then takes quite a while to recharge. I can live with that, but wanted to note it.
Customer Review: Outstanding for the job it was designed for
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, I'll admit that, at first, I was a little concerned about the comments about a six minute battery usage time for the Dyson handheld.
But this tool was not intended to vacuum your whole house! Get a big corded vacuum for that use. This one was intended for quick small clean-up jobs, or things like cleaning your car.
I cleaned my car with power to spare. And yes, the Dyson maintains full suction for the entire running time.
Other pluses:
The Dyson has a good feel to it. It is extremely lightweight and seems to point naturally where you want it.
Emptying is so easy it takes only a few seconds.
It uses Lithium-Ion batteries, which do not develop "battery memory," and the designers have also set up its easy-to-use charge station, so that you can keep it fully charged and always ready to use.
No, it's not a full-house vacuum, but it is great for quick clean-ups and cleaning your car--the things handhelds were designed for.