Dyson DC17 Animal

Pros: Reliable, relatively quiet, Animal tool, It's a Dyson.

Cons: Price not for everyone, Color scheme better left for a 1965 Barracuda.

The Bottom Line: A great vacuum at a great price.

Review: In the past I have had way too many vacuum cleaners- a vacuum hoarder if you will. It's not that I collect vacuum cleaners per say, but I have always felt that if one breaks I should have at least another five or six to fall back on. Realizing that...

Pros: Powerful Suction, Bagless, Helps People With Allergies, Onboard Attachments and Suction Hose.

Cons: Heavy, Pricey but worth it.

The Bottom Line: This vacuum is great for the people that are owned by their pets. The amazing power for picking up dust and fur makes this a must have.

Review: After many years of denying that any vacuum could pick up all of the hair and dirt in our carpets, we finally decided to spend the money on a Dyson. Our carpets are used very hard and the combination of cat hair, dirt and dust from our pellet and...

Pros: really works better than any vacuum out there, many accessories, futuristic design, quiet

Cons: no retractable cord, too many trips outside to empty the canister, no bag for accessories

The Bottom Line: This unit sucks... really well. The 5 year warranty and the amazing performance makes the price worth it.

Review: Imagine using a product that didn't get the job done and getting so frustrated that you were determined to design a new technology and design for a very effective cyclone vacuum. Imagine taking your idea to the major vacuum manufacturers and them...

Pros: Good suction, good tools, good design excellent brush. All around works well.

Cons: Trouble traversing the "lip" between uneven floor surfaces. Can't lie down and get under furniture.

The Bottom Line: Delivers on its promise to deliver YOU from pet hair. Brush roller and suction work GREAT on carpets, with only a few maneuverability gripes.

Review: So far I'm happy with my Dyson DC-17 Animal even though $500 does feel like a lot to pay. It's got powerful suction, a good design, versatile tools, and a robust brush that really gets the grit and hair out of my carpets.

Let's get the bad...

Pros: Excellent Suction, Easy to Use

Cons: Frequency of Canister Emptying, Worthless customer service.

The Bottom Line: Excellent Vacuum, Does not Lose Suction - I am sold forever on Dyson.

Review: Amazing! If I had to sum it up in a single word, that would be my choice word.

I had looked at a Kirby, but after weighing the cost with the pushiness and rudeness of the salesperson, I decided not to make that $1800 purchase.

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Pros: Design, suction, hidden telescoping hose, bottom-emptying collection bin, lifetime HEPA filter, NO BAGS!

Cons: Too pricey for some folks. Hose is not as flexible as I would like.

The Bottom Line: When something is done right, it makes it a joy to use. This vacuum lives up to its reputation as the best of the best. Worth every penny.

Review: Let me start off by stating that I know a thing or two about vacuuming.

For two years when I was in high school, I worked as a maintenance guy for a health/racquetball club, and my main duty, obviously, was to keep the place clean. This...

Pros: Carpet looks professionally cleaned, crisp lines, fluffed pile. Lighter than my last vac.

Cons: Some don't leave prominent striping, and have less suction. Mini Turbine tool is sub-par.

The Bottom Line: If you are willing to take back an undeclared older model that performs poorly compared to the recently manufactured identical models, this vac is easily worth your money.

Review: Dear prospective DYSON PURCHASER,

My name is Jessie. As a self-professed perfectionist, consumer advocate, and stay at home Mommy to a 7 month old little boy who is crawling and rolling about, I consider myself qualified to say this review...

Pros: Lives up to its hype; great suction; picks up pet hair; no bags to buy

Cons: Documentation is weak; difficult to maneuver, not good on wood/tile floors

The Bottom Line: Know your floor types before you buy! Not very good on wood/tile floors!

Review: Dyson Animal DC17

Background
We moved from a house with a built in Nutone Central Vac System. My wife didn't want another Central Vac primarily because you have to drag out a 25 foot hose to do any vacuum job, big or little...

Pros: Excellent filtration, no bags/belts/filters to buy, 5 year warranty, and well designed.

Cons: Hose can pull vacuum along, canister may have to be cleaned occasionally.

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this vacuum

Review: I've had this vacuum for almost a year now and thought I'd share my findings, both good and bad.


Overall, I like the design and features. It has auto height so you don't have to guess what level your carpet is, and a button to shut off...

Pros: Powerful and consistent suction, Advanced features, Condensed design.

Cons: Expensive, No light, Somewhat firm hose.

The Bottom Line: This vacuum will give you top quality cleaning performance especially for pet and stair clean up. The extra features and attention to detail make this unit a clear winner.

Review: First let me say I am thrilled with this vacuum. I replaced a Bissel (not the Healthy Home which I compare the Dyson to in this review) and the difference in performance is amazing. Both are "12 amp" vacuums, but the Dyson is far superior. The...