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 enlarge | Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen
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New (8)
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 573
Color: Iron/Yellow
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.4
Dimensions (in): 11.3 x 11.8 x 23.6
MPN: 00158
Model: DC24 All Floors
UPC: 879957001589
EAN: 0879957001589
ASIN: B0014E7CPC
Release Date: March 26, 2008
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 Buyer Beware September 26, 2008
I really liked this machine when I first bought it. However, mine stopped working within a few months. I took it to one of the warrantied repair shops. First we waited for a part from Canada - it didn't fix it. Then we waited for a part from Chicago - it didn't fix it. It's been over 3 weeks now. The repair shop still does not know what is wrong with it. I've just learned that because I did not buy direct from dyson, dyson will not replace it. They told me my only option is repair. I can go pick it up from the local repair shop it has been in and send it back to their headquarters. In about 2-1/2 to 3 more weeks it should be fixed. If it were not for the seeming inability to repair this model, I would have highly recommended it. now, all I can say is buyer beware - if it does break, you will find yourself waiting and waiting and waiting.
 I Love Dyson September 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This vacuum is wonderful! I love it. It does not require a lot of work and is very maneuverable. I highly recommend it!
 Dyson Ball September 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Looks great, handles beautifully, it's cornering ability is unsurpassed. However, it feels underpowered (compared with other Dyson cleaners I have driven) and the power cable is ridiculously short, if I had known it was this short, I probably wouldn't have bought it (but I have heard others express this problem with their Dyson cleaners), the handle-hose-tool-contraption is cleverly designed, but woefully impractical which is a shame. It is also short on tool attachments (like corner-crevice end). I wouldn't recommend it unless you bought it solely to impress people with a new gadget. Fortunately, my apartment has a lot of power sockets, more wood floors than carpet and I have a Swiffer for cleaning tasks - so I can just about live with all of the shortcomings - as it is such a pleasure to drive the Dyson around the apartment.
The little vacuum that sucked! (In a good way :-) ) September 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Wow! This thing really sucks!! No kidding! My wife brought it home from Target and I had it up and vacuuming within minutes (Hey! She brings home a new vacuum and I end up vacuuming the house?) The unit is compact and lightweight .. just perfect for our small house, with mixed floor coverings. I started off with the carpets and was amazed at all the dust and fur (where is the cat?) that it extracted out of the old carpet; with a reality check of "debris" swirling around in the transparent cyclone container you'll know in a short while how well this unit is working. The only thing I didn't like with unit is the high pitched whine produced by the motor/venturi container. Most people won't even notice .. but it drove me to put on ear buds!
Moving on the to the tile entryway .. there is a switch on the unit that shuts off the spinning beater bar that is not needed on non-carpeted surfaces. It rolled easily into corners and around the door jambs. It did a good job of removing the dustballs from the corners. I suppose you could have popped out the extension hose and went after the finer dirt in the corners or the spider webs near the top of the drapes. The cord is about 20ft long - which is fine for getting into the remote places of the house. I liked being able to transition between carpeted and non-carpeted floors with a flick of a switch (to the right of the main power switch). The telescoping handle is great for storing (collapsed) in small spaces or (extended) for usage.
One thing to notice here .. is the beater bar will NOT start until the unit is in the run position (this is the vacuum position)! This caught me off guard after it digested one of our A/V cables (ok, I was trying to be thorough and vacuum behind the A/V gear!!) and it suddenly stopped spinning. I cleared the cable and tried to restarted it .. no go! With my better half asking " Did you break it already? It's not even 1 hr old!" .. I had to open the sealed operators manual (I used the quick start guide to assemble it) and ensure the reset switch was in the "run" position. But, really, what happened was that I had the unit in the store position (which shuts off the beater bar while powered on). Once I put it back into the "run" position, it started spinning and I was off to another section of the house.
I like the lighter weight of the machine (11 lbs) .. as we have to carry it down stairs sometimes to do the laundry room. The suction is fantastic (has anyone seen the cat?) and is consistent across all types of surfaces. Be careful of sucking up small pets or you might just find them swirling around the cyclone container with their little eye-balls bugged out from the centrifugal force (just kidding)!
Some folks might find this unit small .. it is! It works just fine for a small home (less then 1100 sq. ft ) or a small office / studio space. For us, it works great. Just be sure to wear some ear muffs and don't suck up the cat!
Perfect for a scaled down model August 27, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Unlike many people who have bought this vacuum, I have a 1700 sq ft house with carpet on the second floor. Originally, I had a DC17 Animal. It was big, heavy and bulky. I never thought it worked particularly well.
The ball changed it all for me. After lugging the Animal up and down stairs for 3 years, I decided that I just wanted something lighter. We opted for the DC24 because of its small size (and we got it from Bed Bath and Beyond with one of those handy 20% off coupons.) I am able to store it in a closet and I love that.
I am able to use it on the carpeted stairs. I am able to use it on wood floors and on area rugs. I can pop the handle off and use the brush thing in a second.
Sure, I have to move the cord a few times and plug it in different outlets. But it isn't like I don't have 2-4 outlets in each room. And yes, I have to empty the canister once during if I do my whole house. But normally, I am doing either up or downstairs or just a room at a time. Plus, the canister empties into a normal kitchen trashcan with ease.
The only drawback I can see right now is having to clean the filters once a month. But since we don't use it as often as some, I will probably do it every other. We have a Roomba, anyhow.
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