Dyson filter soiling issue

[man114]

I should note, I still believe the filter and airflow is part of the problem. My original 11 amp Fantom Thunder had virtually nothing but carbon dust on the filter (and certainly no big lint) when we decided to change it after maybe 3 years of daily use back in the 1990s and it still works. I think pulling air through all those cyclones at an efficient level requires more airflow and a powerful motor, adding filters will reduce the airflow. I wonder if they didn't figure this out on the Cinetic.

 

[parwaz786]

Yeah, but has the suction decreased? No it hasn't. I can also guarantee that the suction will stay constant if he empties it when it is at the max line, and not wash the filter for six months. I hardly wash the dyson filters on my machines, and our dc25 animal did get dusty filters, but never lost suction

 

[baglessball]

Does anyone have much experience..

With the Vax air3?

Sometimes the cyclones capture everything. Other times it lets a whole bunch of crap through in one use. I should of taken a photo after using it today, the filter was choked, I mean caked in dust. But it was clean before I started.

I need to pay more attention to it, I'm thinking that maybe the seal isn't always seating correctly.

It's pisses me off, but it's only just for my uni accommodation so it will do for now.

 

[parwaz786]

Well the Dyson cyclone is more efficient

 

[dys0nb0y]

Personally I just don't like the DC 25 the cyclones are not efficient and the vax air The original is probably has got better cyclone technology then the Dyson DC 25 The VAX air 3 is absolutely terrible cyclone technology I know someone who as one and it's about a month Old it was clocked to hell cyclones were all clogged and a barely had any suction left but New Dysons have fantastic cyclone separation best ever made it hardly gets through anything my friend The Dyson DC 40 she is had it for about 2 months has to dog as five people living at her house and used once a day every day and has a full carpeted house and it's a new bill The filter is still spotless and she's never washed it. To be honest I only like Dysons new the ones you can get today sides the DC 25

 

[dys0nb0y]

I also forgot to say all the new Dysons have absolutely fantastic cyclonic Technology only lets through like only like small particles like so small it's impossible to see

 

[hi-loswitch98]

baglessball, I've used one a few times a week for about 3 months, & have only had to vacuum the filter several times. The only thing it lets through is hair & a little dust but even whilst it was being used when we were moving it sucked up large amounts of dust no problem & I never experienced any suction loss.

 

[matt8808]

Thanks for the input guys

After reading some of your comments there is clearly no 'fault' with the Dyson as such.

I've since decided the machine is not going to be sutiable for my needs given the need for regular filter cleaning, and I have since replaced it.

This was intended to be a second machine for messy jobs that I didn't want to gunk my new Kirby up on, however the filter is more than likely going to be an issue should I expose it to any of my regular DIY projects, so I've decided to go for something more fitting to the jobs i'll expect of it in the future.

Look out for my review on the new 'eco' Henry!

 

[dys0nb0y]

Is Probably the best thing what are you going to do with it all I can't wait to see you new eco-Henry i'm thinking of getting one

 

[matt8808]

I think a friend is on about buying the Dyson from me as her cheapo vax is about to die. If she doesnt it will end up on eBay as I've no use for it now

 

[parwaz786]

TRUAT me, your dc25 is capable of heavy domestic use, our dc25 animal was used for 2 years in a 5 bedroom multi floor house like twice a day, and with a large family, and large home, it coped, and never lost suction

 

[super-sweeper]

Parwaz, what machine that fowls its filter in TWO uses is suitable for heavy use? The man has gone good and joined the Kirby side, it's over! Let the Kirby do what the Dyson could never do. 

 

[dys0nb0y]

Super sweeper

You know what a Kirby can't do is not ease-of-use it's heavy the attachments are a nuisance and are annoying it's loud and very very expensive no on-board hoes and attachment on board .I just can't take it any more you have to post on every Dyson thread and say how bad they are Even my you haven't got one or have any of the new ones don't go to thead about Kirby and say how big and clumsy they are is kept inside this whole time It's driving me mad need to stops saying how bad Dyson are cause there not not perfect many many many people are happy with them just stop Please I am begging you

 

[parwaz786]

Like mentioned, our dc25 never lost suction even with daty filterS, even more intense thT that, has been used for heavy domestic use daily.

 

[turbo500]

our dc25 animal was used for 2 years

Do you really think 2 years is a long life span for a machine that cost over £250 new?

We had a Panasonic in daily use in a house with 4 cats and 4 kids for 17 years. Even after that, it still worked, but my mother upgraded.

My grandmother, who has always vacuumed twice daily as she has 3 dogs, had an Electrolux 610 on the go for 11 years. She's since burnt her way through 5 Dysons before switching to a more reliable brand.

My Dad's work vacuum (Numatic) has been on the go since 1979 with no repairs and that thing gets used and abused.

2 years is really not an acceptable life span.

 

[parwaz786]

It never broke, I sold the Dyson actually...

 

[super-sweeper]

Suction is not the issue here, it's the amount of rubbish Dyson's 'cyclonic technology' is failing to contain! If THAT is on the filter, imagine what's being spewed into the air!