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vacuumfreak95

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Well it's actually been cold in south Texas! Imagine that?! Anyway I haven't been wanting to go out into the cold just to empty the vacuum so this is about two weeks worth of filth from my floors.....Even though it's clearly past the "full" line the Dyson continues to suck! In a good way. ;) I'm actually not a huge fan of Dyson however, with the active baseplate technology it's the best bare floor cleaning upright period. I hate to say it, but it's the truth! I think Dyson vacuums would be so much better if they actually cleaned carpet well and had way better build quality. That being said I'm holding on to that 5 year warranty!!! Happy vacuuming!

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Lol its not a miracle as it doesn't break the laws of Science.
BTW the DC65 has a much better brushbar which drives the bristles deeper into the carpet pile, so it should pick up more dirt.
 
I personally think the build quality is really good actually fantastic.u should of Got the DC65 Cleans carpets fantastically and is so much better then the dc40. In England the doc 40 is technically the same but has a new redesign clean head and actually cleans carpets fantastically even better than the old DC 41.
 
Just goes to show you...

Dyson is the best. I have owned a Dyson DC07 for nearly 7 years and it's still going strong. My mom now has it in her apartment. I've had some rare occasions where the bin was filled past the MAX line, and also continued to suck, in a good way!

Dyson is without a doubt my favorite vacuum brand. I think the industrial design is the most awesome aspect of a Dyson. What's also awesome about a Dyson is the cyclone technology. Because Dyson was the first to invent cyclonic technology, they're also the only company to have perfected it. Dyson cyclones capture ALL of the microscopic dust entering the machine. As a result, the pre-motor filter remains spotless after months of use.

There are other bagless vacuums that use Dyson-like cyclones. But those cyclones are inefficient and allow dust and hair to pass through, which clogs the pre-motor filter, resulting in a loss of suction.

The carpet cleaning performance is not my favorite side, though. I would like to buy a Dyson DC65 one of these days, due to the high rating in Consumer Reports. Plus, I'll have a BALL at the same time!
 
I completely agree with you Nick. And yes the DC65 and the later DC41 Mk2 in the UK do a fantastic job on carpet.
I think u'd be impressed :-)
 
Yes we know a Dyson isn't as well built as a Kirby. Kirby's cost a lot more don't forget.
As for performan on carpet there won't be a great deal of difference. Definitely no more than 5% at the most. And I find the Dyson much easier to use in my home. My wife couldn't carry it up the stairs
 
Actually, Dyson didn't invent cyclonic technology.

He perfected it, and continues to do so. Rexair was the first, with the 1936 Rexair model A. He has taken several ideas from the past (Cyclonic technology, swivel steering and brushrolls with the motors inside them (Think Kenmore Direct Drive), and uses them on his own machines. I am impressed with what James Dyson has done, but I see Dyson listed everywhere online as inventing bagless and cyclonic vacuums (Not on this site as much.) It certainly isn't true. I wouldn't say that all Dysons trap all particles. My Dyson Dc07 has several areas that have had their seals wear over the years, causing some dust to leak. You are right, most Dysons don't clean well, but some do clean well, like the Dc28. Dyson may be the best now, but I feel Hoover is catching up pretty quickly. I am very impressed with many of Hoover's latest multi-cyclonics. Bissell's Healthy Homes are also quite good. (With the exception of that pre motor filter.)
 
I'm not bashing, but I've let the bag on my Kirby 1CR fill about 3/4 full, it held enough crap to fill half a 5-gallon bucket, and guess how it treated my carpets? It kept on sucking!!!! 
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Btw Dysons can still suck u till the gin gets so full, it starts to fill up the ducting, but it obly does that a little bit. Shows the suction power.
 
Absolutely amazing that the Dyson picks up dirt and so much garbage. For my bagged vacuums I never thought anything of the fact that I could continue using them until the bag was completely packed with dirt. However, I tend to pick up things like wrappers rather than vacuum them.

I'm still trying to figure out how to infer that the Dyson is doing an excellent job based on the fact that there is dirt, lint, pieces of food?, and trash in the dirt cup. Perhaps some have x-ray vision and can tell how much dirt is still in the rug after using the Dyson. Or how many candy bar wrappers have yet to be picked up? The Dyson may be doing an excellent job, but I sure can't tell from the pictures.

As for the Kirby cleaning better, it really depends on the user. If, for example, the user doesn't set the manual height setting properly, who knows what it will miss. How does the user know if the carpet height adjustment is set properly?
 
Kirby Height setting...

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"As for the Kirby cleaning better, it really depends on the user. If, for example, the user doesn't set the manual height setting properly, who knows what it will miss. How does the user know if the carpet height adjustment is set properly? "


 


Here's how to adjust the Kirby to the proper height setting:


 


Turn the Kirby on then lower the nozzle with the height adjustment pedal one click at a time until the brushes start to contact the carpet and you hear a change in pitch of the motor, then lower one more click and you're ready to go.
 
Until recently, Dyson never touted themselves as a brand for deep carpet cleaning. People primarily buy a Dyson because they're easy to maneuver and don't loose suction.  Plus they flat out look cool and aggressive. "Keeping up with the Joneses" probably plays a role in their sales too.  I agree with fantomfan, Hoover is catching up pretty quickly, but Dyson certainly has their place in the industry. 


 


Honestly, I think one of the reasons why Kirby has declined in popularity over the years, is not necessarily because they're bagged or slightly heavier, but because they refuse to move past door-to-door sales. The phrase "vacuum cleaner salesman" unfortunately has some negative connotations attached to it. I know I would never let a stranger into my personal home to try to sell me something. I don't think society is as trusting of each other as they used to. 
 
Dyson never touted themselves as a brand for deep carpet cle

Old Dysons yeah but the new one definitely clean carpets really well specially England models every Dyson model gets better with better performance and just overall better. And especially old Dyson machines didn't clean carpets very well but Dyson have finally gave themselves a kick up the bum and finally make machines that deep clean carpet fantastically.
 
Oh yes, I know you can :) I had a dirt devil handy zip which I used to vacuum up like. Pile of sawdust, and it lost suction when the bag was only brick hard, impressive! I was then convinced that bagged vacuums dont lost suction from that day, until they are full though, obviously, but yeah!
 
Another issue with Kirby,not just price, or weight or the door to door, but the action required to attach a hose leaves many frustrated, probably none of us here, but average person maybe
 
Super-sweeper

It depends on the type of vacuum. On the Hoover Windtunnel Air Steerable, you have to plug in the hose each time you want to use it. You have to take the hose out of its holster, flip a door down and plug the hose into a port. When you want to go back to cleaning floors, you unplug the hose and holster it back into its holder. Probably not the best vacuum if you use attachments a lot.

On some other vacuums, such as the Eureka AirSpeed series, there is a suction diverter on the side of the vacuum. It has to be turned from "floors" to "tools" when using the hose and attachments. I think this diverter allows the suction to be more direct, and more powerful, due to the AirSpeed technology. However, one has to remember to flip the diverter back to "floors" when finished with the hose!

On a canister vacuum, it's a different story. With uprights, I'm used to rolling the vacuum out of the closet, plugging it in and turning it on. Now, with a canister, I have a few more steps, as the vacuum is stored in 3 pieces: Canister, hose, and power nozzle/wand unit. When I go to vacuum, I have to attach the hose to the canister and to the wand/power nozzle unit. When I'm finished, I disconnect the hose from both ends to make the machine fit in my closet.

I would much rather have a vacuum where you just pull the hose out, attach your desired tool(s) and vacuum away. When finished, just store the tool(s) and put the hose back into the suction opening. Simple as that.
 
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