Dyson DC23

[williamr1248]

This is for Jack:
I went to Target today to check out the new vacuums. I saw this new DC23 and just had to bring it home. They only had one on display and one in sealed box.
The suction is almost shocking and the Dyson Turbin nozzle does not slow a bit even in my heavy carpets.

 

[williamr1248]

Dyson DC23

Jack:
The box claims that the turbine nozzle turns at 90 revolutions per second. That's 5400 revolutions per minute. Does that sound correct?
Isn't that close to what they claim for the electric power nozzle?

 

[vintagehoover]

Hi, Rob,

thanks for posting the pictures of your new acquisition! I don't yet have any of the latest series of Dyson canisters - when I buy new cleaners, I tend to go for upright models! - but I've heard many good things about the DC23. The click-fit tools and the new 'T2' wands are a godsend compared to the older design, and you have the added benefit of the Level 3 Root Cyclone design, which offers the highest level of separation efficiency of any cyclonic separation system.

What's interesting is that the US Dyson site gives your DC23's power output as 220 airwatts, whereas the closest UK equivalent of your model, the DC23 Animal, is rated at 280 airwatts. I guess that's due to the UK's higher voltage.

You're right, the brush-bars of the DC24 and DC25 uprights, powered by their own motors, go at 5400rpm, or complete 90 revolutions every second. I'm glad to hear that the turbinehead is more competent on carpet that it was when attached to the DC11.

I hope you enjoy your new purchase - in particular, the large, soft dusting brush is a wonderful tool. It actually lives up to the shopping-channel hype!

If you haven't done so already, make sure you go to Dyson.com and register the cleaner as soon as possible, to cover yourself with the 5 year warranty.

 

[vintagehoover]

As it happens, I got a new Dyson of my own yesterday. It's one I've wanted for a while - the limited edition DC16, celebrating James Dyson's collaboration with fashion designer Issey Miyake. Miyake's 'The Wind' catwalk collection found its inspiration in Dyson's vacuum cleaner designs, and Dyson also designed the set for the show.

 

[vintagehoover]

Side by side with its replacement, you can see how much more compact the new DC31 is, thanks to the new DDM V2 digital motor.

 

[vintagehoover]

Fuschia cyclone manifold; this colour is really growing on me! I think it's the same colour that's used on the US DC22 Motorhead...

 

[vintagehoover]

This one's not going to be used; having been unboxed for the sake of photographs, it's now been placed carefully back into its packaging and put away. I have the lighter and more powerful DC31 for use.

 

[shanonabc]

I just so happened to get the same thing in Motorhead

I have already used it while baking

 

[williamr1248]

Dyson DC23

Jack,
Thanks for your pictures too. I just noticed that this machine seems to have more cyclones that the first canister I tried from Dyson. Is this correct? It also seems to have a lot more air flow.

 

[vintagehoover]

Hi again, Rob!

I'm guessing the Dyson canister you had before would have been the DC21 Motorhead? If so, yes, you're right; the older Dyson canisters had fewer Root Cyclones than the latest models.

The latest cyclonic system from Dyson - 'Root Cyclone + Core Separator' - actually has 3 stages of separation. The link below shows you how it all works!

http://www.dyson.com/technology/rootcyclone.asp

 

[vintagehoover]

Well, with all this talk of canisters and Core Separators, I thought it was about time I added one to my collection...

 

[normvac]

Target ! Vacuums

Rob
I really like your new Dyson. It looks awesome. Funny you should mention buying it at Target. As I was just there this
eve, here in the Polaris (north) shopping area. I noticed
that the Dyson were all lined up nice and descending order
price wise. I did not see the new can at this Target ! What
I did see surprised the heck out of me. Right after the Dysons (again, in price descending order) were 2 new Orecks!
299 and 199. Then all of the Bissels, then one lonely Hoover
upright bagless. Vacuums have gone high end in Target. Leading the line up off with Dyson, Oreck,Bissel, then Hoover !
Guess we knew it was coming !!
Norm

 

[sleepdoc]

This is my DC23 Motorhead. I was hoping Dyson would update the wands from the DC21, but they didn't. The vacuum is amazing. The DC21 was great, too. I gave it away when I got the DC23.

 

[williamr1248]

Dyson DC23

Jack,
I just called Dyson this morning and ordered a part to use with my dusting brush. She told me per my serial number I had one of the first in USA. I am still AMAZED at how well the Turbine Nozzle works No slow down even on my thickest carpeting and so easy to use even with hose handle.Did you notice the color difference on the tops of our machines.
Patrick,
I had a Dyson DC23 Too.I did not like that Dyson. The brush was way too stiff and damaged several rugs. This machine seems to have a lot more suction and the wand on my DC23 is much much lighter. You cannot turn this machine over. I have tried. I like it almost as much as my Electrolux Oxygen3.
It is one of the most powerful machines I have ever used.The design of Dyson machines is so interesting. Every tool is unique and has it's own Dyson design. Did yiou notice the fabric tool and how it is designed with a higher front to allow constant airflow.

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[imacmacdaddy]

I have a DC22 DDM Motorhead...and I really wish they would come out with a T2 wand configuration for the DC22 as they did with the DC23. Being able to connect tools directly to the hose would make cleaning tight spaces, like in my car, so much easier....but my DC31 with the added flex hose is just as good for cars. I wonder if Dyson is working on a T2 wand for their motorhead canisters as well?

 

[imacmacdaddy]

DC23T2 Motorhead?

Hmmm, Frys.com has a DC23 T2 Motorhead in fuschia (like the DC22/DC16) for $399. I hope it isn't a misprint on their behalf.

http://www.frys.com/product/6009868?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[vintagehoover]

It's only a tiny pic, but to me, that just looks like this:

 

[vintagehoover]

And $399 seems VERY low for a Motorhead model...

 

[shanonabc]

Yeah... Jack is right... That is no Motorhead