Dyson dc59 Motorhead

[niclonnic]

Well

That's good to hear that the 24-minute runtime works for you! Plus, having another cordless vacuum is very convenient, especially if you run out of juice in the middle of a cleaning session.

Dyson does make some awesome cordless vacuums! If I had to get a new Dyson, I would get the DC65 Animal. It has hundreds of awesome reviews.

http://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/upright/dc65.aspx

 

[super-sweeper]

25 minutes of run time? I could never live with that, it'll be a spring cleaning disaster! Maybe it'll work in a small apartment with just floors, but when you need to do dusting, furniture, floors, crevices, carpets and who knows what else, you definitely need a cord!

 

[ocscott3085]

I have the Dyson DC59 and really enjoy it! I like being able to zip through the hardwood floors on the main level if my partner is using the central vac with Hide a Hose on the furniture or rugs. I think Dyson has done a great job with their cordless vacs and some of their tools. However, I got rid of the Dyson DC41 and the DC65 I replaced it with because using them with tools is an absolute nightmare. They both did well on rugs but I found them difficult to steer on hardwood floors and the lack of a nice hand grip for hose use was a big negative...especially at $600. I replaced the DC65 last week with the new Shark Rotator Powered lift away and that thing is AWESOME! I had a rotator before and this one is definitely an improvement. I love being able to get under coffee tables and beds with the lift-away feature!

 

[kirbyduh]

Scott,

I am glad you are enjoying the DC59. I am madly in love with my DC44 after these first couple weeks. I am thinking I will upgrade to the DC59 eventually. This is my first Dyson vacuum ( I do have an Air Multiplier that I LOVE) and I have been so impressed. The head layout is small enough that the suction the machine creates is plenty to clean a floor very quickly. On boost mode, it picks up the ends of my area rugs!!! The attachments are great and I love the mini motorized head for my upholstery and car. I filled up the bi completely the first time I used it to clean out my car.

I would strongly suggest that those who have not tried a Dyson cordless but feel the need to uselessly comment against it to try one of the machines. My house has been cleaner since I got my DC44. My wood floors are always shiny because anytime there is a mess, I can just grab the Dyson off the laundry room wall. It has never ran out of charge before I finished a job. And by the way, it is not a replacement for a full size vacuum cleaner - although I will admit, I have not needed anything else in my day-to-day cleaning tasks with the Dyson.

Thanks, Scott, for the thread on the DC59.

 

[super-sweeper]

The 25 minute run time is fine for quick pick-ups, yes, but certainly not full-on housework if you're referring to me in your comment! 

 

[marks_here]

I would only get my living room vacuumed in 25 minutes

 

[ralph123]

Consumer Reports provides a review of the Dyson and Shark stick vacs. I don't think
you have to be a subscriber to read.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/...rk-stick-vacuums-ace-light-cleaning/index.htm

 

[singingrainbow]

Another thing that I forgot to mention, we will be ripping up most of the carpets in the next month (thank goodness!) in favor of engineered vinyl plank flooring, which is another reason I felt this would be a prudent investment.
I'm still loving it, and finding it more difficult to justify pulling out something with a cord during the week.


Scott

 

[brok423]

I just got my DC59 Motorhead at Best Buy with $110 off on sale.

I broke in the battery by running it on high the first 4-5 cycles and letting it die before charging again. It now runs longer for me, but as others have said, 25-30mins max on high (on a good day).

I actually found the unit SO strong on high that for my many small area rugs for which I use it on mostly, it pulls them up into the air a bit and always stops the brushroll immediately at almost every pass to save the motor. I have therefore evolved into using it on low speed at all times, and it is PERFECT! I get double the battery life and it's still as strong as can be on all carpet types (including medium-high pile).

I absolutely love the unit for small jobs, namely hardwood and area rugs, and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a cordless unit with the same usage needs.

 

[suckolux]

I have the 44 animal and damn did it make life easier here! I seldom drag out other machines unless I am doing a big clean, it works that well. Hardwood floors and short nap room rugs, works perfect for these things anyway. With my back problems, life is better! I clean anytime I see something, done in a minute.

 

[singingrainbow]

This machine really is a great way to get a good clean without feeling like you did. We had some family visiting over Thanksgiving from Washington state. They had been touring and camping along the way down with their BMW camper van which, naturally, needed a clean by the time they got here. They had cut a piece of indoor/outdoor carpet to fit in the back area, and of course there were the seats and mats to clean. They had been removing the piece of carpet and shaking it as they left each campsite, along with sweeping out the floor underneath so it looked quite clean. I used the dc59 with it's small and main power heads, and the brush/crevice tool from my dc39. What can I say? It removed quite a bit of sandy dirt and dust from the seats and carpets and my Aunt and Uncle were pleased!


Scott

 

[singingrainbow]

Update

Just wanted to give a general update on the dc59. It's still working great and it has been one of my go-to machines since it's purchase. It has sustained some bumps and scratches with no body dammage and I consider it one of the finest cordless vacuums I have ever used.


 


On another note, Dyson is about to replace this as their top end cordless. The new V6 Absolute is about to hit the scene for the same price as the motorhead, however with a new red finish, hepa filter, and an additional floor head, the dyson "fluffy" floor head. It appears to have the same motor and battery, and it's main powerhead is the same as my one. I'll admit, I have a slight bit of buyers remorse with my dc59 now, however I bet I could get a fluffy floor head separetely, and I couldnt care less about the hepa filter.


Scott

 

[oliveoiltinfoil]

Very good review and interesting to see all the dirt picked up. Dyson have hit a sweet spot making cordless machines. Cordless machines typically have terrible filtration and separation system but dysons clyclnic system really is the best out there, I can vouch for that having had my dc 41 mk2 for several months and not a spec of dust has accumulated on the filters and the water runs clear when washing them.

I have just ordered a DC59 Animal, the motor head isn't available in the UK for whatever reason, but I am planning to use it most on my hard flooring and above floor cleaning.

No matter how good the dyson are however, someone on here will always find something wrong with them because "its a Dyson".