Favorite Dyson?

gracie2762 · January 2012

We're going shopping for a vacuum this weekend and we know we definitely want a Dyson. My Mom has an older version they don't make anymore and I love using her vacuum whenever I housesit for her. Does anyone have a model they recommend? We were thinking of one of the Animal models. If it helps, we have one dog who sheds a lot (and will likely have another dog soon) and we have a mixture of hardwoods, tile, laminate, carpet and throw rugs. TIA!

nezwee · January 2012

We don't have any pets, but have the regular Dyson ball and I love it. It sucks up so much crap. I was amazed when we used it back at our condo, all the crap that came out of our carpets.

Our cleaning lady has a Dyson that doesn't seem to work as well. I think its this one. I had a pair of fuzzy socks that left fuzzy's on the carpet and after two cleanings her vacuum didn't seem to pick them up. Not sure if she's just doing a quick job and missing them or if its her vacuum.

Ragdolls · January 2012

We have the Animal Ball (DC25 - the purple one) and I swear by that thing. Moosh and Lulu shed a ton and I could make another cat with the fuzz that it picks up every week.

My only gripe is wishing the cord were longer - but for all its positives I can live with that.

daisyterp · January 2012

We have one of the basic/classic Dysons (I think the DC14) and I like it- but, I find that the suction is best when the vacuum is almost in a completely upright position (so therefore it doesn't get underneath our dining room table that well and we have to move the table to really get that portion of the rug.)

I would hope that the ball models do not have this problem.

I love the handle being right there and use 2 of the on board attachments a lot- I don't use the upholstery one that much. The animal model comes w/ an attachment that has a turbine/brush thingy in the upholstery attachment.

I bought the Dyson home cleaning attachment kit, which has 3 more attachments- one for cleaning blinds, one for tops of cabinets, etc. and one stiffer bristled brush and I honestly hardly ever use it, because they are all in a box and not "on-board" like the original attachments.

blynn11 · January 2012

We have the regular Dyson animal (purple) and its still going strong after nearly five years of a crazy shedding lab and now another pup added to the mix.

madladybride · January 2012

We have a classic Dyson Animal (got it from a friend who was throwing it out because her dog chewed the cord apart!). She had 3 dogs and 3 kids. So far it is still going. I find it doesn't pick up as much when the filters need to be cleaned. However, it still does a much better job than our old vacuum (a bagless Bissell bought 6 years ago at Target).

jcsntms06 · January 2012

I have the regular Dyson Animal (had for about 3 years now). My only complaint is that's it's heavy. We have two big dogs that never stop shedding and it picks up a ton of hair.

EverAfter07 · January 2012

We have the regular Dyson Animal that we got refurbished from Overstock.com. We have 4 cats and 2 dogs and can't imagine life without it. They attachments and hose length are great. It is heavy, but that helps it remain upright when you're extending the hose pretty far.

JennigoesUSA · January 2012

I have a regular Dyson Animal and love it. When I vacuum the carpet in the bunny's cage (dark blue carpet and he has red fur) you can see the clean line right where I vacuumed.. with just one "swoop".

I only wish it would have a retractable cord

TheLinkBride · January 2012

Not a Dyson. Stick out tongue

I know you said you want one but from my research and going to several vacuum stores and trying many vacuums, I didn't find that Dysons did the best on all surfaces or held up the best. We had the same issue with having hardwoods, tile, carpet, and rugs and I would find that uprights are great on carpet but not so great on hardwoods and tile.

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