Reviews

WORTH THE MONEY. Amazing suction.

I don't know exactly where to start. I've owned a Sears, a Hoover, and an Electrolux (sadly, Electrolux isn't what is used to be). I researched and read reviews on at least 100 vacuums, watched unbiased youtube reviews, and talked to sales associates. After several months, I narrowed it down to the Dyson DC28 and the Miele Titan. I won't waste your time talking about WHY I chose the DC28 over the Miele Titan, but if you would like me to elaborate, please leave me a comment and I will promptly respond.

As far as the DC28 goes, it truly does have incredible suction! We have a long haired Australian shepherd who sheds hairs sometimes a foot-long, and we regularly have guests, and I admit I'm a clean freak and I vacuum once a day. Yet, with all that daily vacuuming, I was missing SO MUCH, it sickens me. I vacuumed my whole house right before I vacuumed with my DC28, and I filled the canister past maximum capacity, then halfway full again the next day. It's amazing all the dirt and dander and tiny particles that this vacuum kicked up, it was like a fine powder. I also cleaned 1 level of my girlfriend's house, who has a Samoyed, and we filled the canister 5 times on a once over and emptied maybe 2 pounds of hair, dirt, dander and tiny particles (she uses an Oreck XL pro plus I believe). Despite other reviews, this vacuum is not difficult to maneuver; the incredible airmuscle technology suction that this machine has DOES make it *different* to maneuver at first, but I got used to it after a half hour. The machine is stiff at first but if you buy something new, that's very common (mine loosened up after a few days).

The 4 height options are bare floor (lowest/no beater brush), low-pile, medium pile, and high pile. I have medium carpet and use it on the low pile setting to really get that beater brush down in the carpet! My carpets look freshly shampooed everyday. You can feel the suction power in your hand, like using a shopvac in the garage-you know you're getting it all! This machine also has a huge 35 foot power cord that is soft and easy to wrap up on the back of the vacuum, with a strong clip to secure the cord. For floor cleaning of any kind, it's superb. As far as the tools go, it comes with four which I will go over. The MINI TURBINE HEAD(retail 70 bucks separate) works great for cleaning the mattresses, cloth bean bags (lovesac/cordaroys), cloth furniture, small hard to reach spots between furniture, and stair cleaning (attaches to the pop out handle connected to the 17 foot vac hose-perfect for cleaning the whole staircase without moving the machine). Second, it comes with the FLAT-OUT TOOL(retails 50 bucks separate) and this is great for vacuuming under tables, chair legs, and under furniture when attached to the pop out wand. It also comes with a CREVICE TOOL which is a combo STIFF BRUSH TOOL, as well as a soft, wide angled tool with soft fuzz on the bottom to carefully clean delicate surfaces or furniture. The HEPA filter is easy to wash, just rinse it out every 3 months, let it dry for a day then pop it back in and keep cleaning!

Jonathan R. Asleson May 4, 2010

Awesome, well worth the money!

I got a great deal on this and I am so happy I purchased it! I have owned a Hoover Wind Tunnel(a consumers report best buy) and a Kirby in the past. This far exceeds both of them. I have 5 cats and this thing sucks the hair right out of the carpet and it makes your carpet look brand new. The vacuum is heavy if you are carrying it from place to place, but once you turn it on it is very easy to push, unless you are a young child or weigh less then like 50 lbs. you should be able to handle it. With my old vacuum my 3 year old carpet looked old and worn down, just one day of running the animal over it, it has come back to life.

Sherry A. Mccormick May 3, 2010

Worth every penny.

My husband and I initially were interested in the Dyson ball, but when we laid eyes on this monster and it's reported abilities, we were excited to try it out. We have two boxers at home and a rug that they play on daily. This vacuum pulled out more hair and dirt than my old vacuum had in its life time after just one use. Sure, the price seems very high for this type of household tool, but I'll bet it's the last time you buy. The Dyson website registration makes reading about the warranty and using it a breeze.

Christine Bet April 28, 2010