Dyson upright differences

[shanonabc]

Here here!

I would also like to add that there are a few of us on this forum who are actually YOUNGER than you and don't feel the need to express our dislike for anything in that manner.

I agree with Jack. Kirby isn't my thing. I could also ramble on about their selling techniques, How my mother's friend got duped into buying one even though she couldn't afford it blah blah blah...

Please start your own "Kirby is "better"" forum.

Be assured I will not want to touch it.

 

[williamr1248]

Dyson upright differences

Jack,
Now I am SO confused! All the different DC numbers! I now want a Dyson upright but not any that have the real stiff brush or design like my DC07.
I do like the smaller one that shows the attachments attaching at the bottom. Are the Blueprint,DC18 and DC25 about the same?
This has been a very interesting thread. I am concerned about NOT getting another Dyson with a too stiff brush that will damage my carpeting. Hard to believe they clean as well as the old Hoovers with the soft horse hair brushes.
I have been quite surprised at the "fine" grit and dust that my DC23 turbine nozzle removes from my thick carpeting.
No clumps of carpet and nap,just very fine dust and grit.
Rob

 

[joe22]

dear santa,

please add a dyson upright and new digital canister motor head to my list of gifts.

joe

 

[sleepdoc]

DC18 vs DC25

I have both and think I prefer the DC18 over the DC25, but the difference isn't too dramatic. The DC18 is taller, which I like. Both have great suction. Both have a similar feel on the carpet, again I prefer the DC18 slightly.

Then there's this awesome deal for $199 for a refurb DC18. I just received three of them, and all three are perfect. (I bought two DC17s, too, but those two gifts haven't been delivered yet, so I can only presume they'll be in perfect condition, too.)

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?edp=52336446&navid=155441519

 

[williamr1248]

Dyson upright differences

Patrick,
Thanks for the information. Somehow I have got lost in all the different models! I sure would like to try one out on my thick carpeting as I don't bring any of my old dust blowers upstairs.
I only use either my old trusty Kirby Legend ll with micron bags or my Electrolux with a new bag each time upstairs. I can go 2 weeks with no dust on the table tops of dark furniture. Even with a new paper bag, if I use the Hoover Convertible,you see dust on everything the next day. I have seen NO dust after using this new Dyson either.
I use the older machines in the basement for fun. After all,nothing quite sounds like the older Hoovers or Lux's.
Thanks again.
Rob

 

[riccarlover]

Patrick...

I did some exploring around on the link you posted. I see a DC17 for a little over $200!!! The only catch I see is that it's a refurb and it has under a day left. Any other catches?
Thanks!!!
Clayton

 

[sleepdoc]

ecost

I ordered 3 dc18s and 2 dc17s from ecost. All three 18s have been opened and are perfect. The 2 17s are still in the boxes, but the boxes appear to be perfect, so I have no reason to suspect any problem with the condition of the machines. I'd definitely order from them again. They ship very quickly. Can't beat that price, and they're indistinguishable from original-box new.