Dyson Vacuum Reviews

James Dyson revolutionized the vacuum cleaner with his Cyclonic technology and bagless vacuum cleaner features. The Dyson DC15 is no exception. Often called The Ball, the Dyson DC15, like its predecessors used Root Cyclone Technology to spin the dust and dirt out of the air. Unlike some of the other Dyson uprights, the Dyson DC15 has many features that make it a top product for anyone with animals. This article will give the reader an overview of the Dyson DC15 and the features that make it ideal for pet owners.

This model has been called by owners “The Mother of All Suckers.” There are essentially two DC15 models, The Ball All Floors and the Ball cyclone Animal which was designed specifically to handle households with pets. As with all Dyson vacuums, the ball feature allows the user to pivot around corners, rather than pushing and pulling or moving things around to get the best angle cleaning. Additionally, the bagless upright, just as its Dyson predecessors does not clog, thanks to the patented cyclonic technology. Though the DC15 sports a HEPA filter like the other Dyson models, it will never require replacement filters. One simply washes the filters out.

Interestingly, Dyson provides a little electronic reminder to keep your filter in optimal condition. You simply go to the website, after cleaning your filter, and click a little button. Once you register, you will receive an email periodically, reminding you to clean the filter. Of course, if you use your vacuum more frequently, you may have to wash your filter more frequently.

The Dyson DC14 range of products are upright vacuum cleaners. The original model was initially designed for homes with carpets rather than hard floors, because there was no brush control function on the original model. However, as the range was updated and improved, features were added.

The Dyson DC14 All Floors model is designed for exactly that. It has a brush control feature which means that at the flick of a foot operated pedal the brush bars, used to such efficient effect on hard floors, can be lifted. This means that the DC14 All Floors can be used to devastating cleaning effect on even the most delicate of carpets.

Like every Dyson model, the entire DC14 range has a patented cyclone bag less technology. In the case of the DC14 Allergy, this results in a suction power of 300 watts, whereas the DC14 All Floors and DC14 SL-ANI versions manage a lower but still impressive 250 air watts suction apiece.

Some DC14 models use the standard filtration system, rather than the HPEA (High Efficiency Particular Air) Filter, used in other Dyson vacuum cleaners. This means that they do not remove pollen and dust mites from the air so efficiently. However, the Dyson, DC14 SL-ANI Animal and DC14 Allergy models do use the HPEA technology and for this reason are the better choices for anyone suffering from allergies.

Because the Dyson DC14 is an upright model, the body is mounted on a fixed wheel base. This works very efficiently in the forward and backward direction but can be difficult to turn when moving around objects or into corners. However, all models come with a telescopic reach feature. This is particularly useful when cleaning stairs as even the topmost tread can be cleaned without the need to unplug and plug in again elsewhere.

Some users found that the weight of the DC14 vacuum cleaners was particularly cumbersome. Depending on model type, the weight of the DC14 ranges from 18.52 pounds to a whopping 19 pounds, making it heavier than most vacuum cleaners.
Overall the Dyson DC14 vacuums are very efficient cleaners. Nonetheless, some reviews claim the weight and general size of the DC14 makes it just too big and cumbersome to be useful for a “quick” clean. However, guest house owners and people with lots of pets praised highly the routine heavy duty cleaning performance of the Dyson DC14 vacuum cleaner in their reviews.