I have made my peace with James Dyson..........for now

[sensotronic]

Well I have given in and decided to try a new Dyson after seeing a 2015 DC40 for £185. I would have prefered the animal version, but it was not on offer and as far as I can tell, the only difference is the lack of the mini turbine head.

First impressions are good. Far quieter than any other Dyson I have owned, comfortable to use, good performance even on my kitchen floor that the DC24 and 25 couldn't cope with.

It is very early days, but this may be a Dyson I keep beyond a few months.

Unboxing video to follow in a couple of weeks followed by a full review.

The first picture shows the muck removed from a small section of my living room carpet which includes a lot of fine dust and grit particles.

 

[turbo500]

Aside from potential build quality and leaking issues that have plagued Dyson since day 1, I have to say, the newer machines are really improving the performance. That new brushroll and cleaner head really do make the world of difference. The crappy brushroll's always were the biggest let down on Dyson cleaners, so it's certainly nice to see it FINALLY being addressed.


 


I'd easilly go for a DC40 or a 41 or Cinnetic. I like the size of the 40. It's not too big but not as small and pathetic as the 24 or the 50.

 

[marcusprit]

Excellent I'm really pleased to hear it. I found the ball a bit stiff at first but it loosened up after a week or 2.

Hope you enjoy it Roger.

 

[sensotronic]

My ball seems loose enough. The hose is stiff though.

 

[marcusprit]

Hmmmm where is this convo going!

 

[sensotronic]

It will only go where your dirty mind will take it.

 

[marcusprit]

Hahahahaha!!

 

[alexhoovers94]

Roger, did you notice James Dyson holding one of HIS balls, on the box? Very smug looking as usual.

Regarding the "ball" mine seemed a bit stiff at first but it loosed up after a few days of rolling about.

I really do like the DC40, looking at yours Roger, it makes me wish mine was shiny new again. A "fresh" one, although, despite that icing sugar test I did with mine, it still very clean (after cleaning it of course.

 

[marcusprit]

Holding one of his balls? Hope it was after the watershed

 

[sensotronic]

I make some comment about James in the unboxing video. I think I referred to him as Mr Smug.

I do have a few (several dozen) light hearted digs at Mr D during the unboxing, but after using the DC40 throughout my house, I must say, I think the rift may be healed.

Here's my first bin load which doesn't include the master bedroom and ensuite as I can hardly see any carpet in there at the moment.

 

[sensotronic]

Views of the filter and inner bin before emptying

 

[marcusprit]

That's impressive! I told you they've come a long way. What I like about it is it moves so easily across the floor no effort needed and the new lip thing on the floorhead, you can lift it up and collect larger particles. That's a good touch.

 

[sensotronic]

After emptying

There doesn't seem to be an excessive amount of dust inside, but I only used it for regular cleaning, no very fine dust or icing sugar.

It's hard to tell from the photos, but it's pretty clean in there.

 

[parwaz786]

Nice! You got it!
I may get my DC41 Mk2 in August. I found the DC25 hose to be a little short and even the size of the DC25to be small in my home even though a bigger machine like a DC07 is nicer.

Dyson have always been good. The brush bars only let them down.

 

[marcusprit]

That's wat I found and I've been using mine for 4 months. The cyclones work well. You will notice the filter stays clean for a long period of time.

 

[alexhoovers94]

Dyson's have not always been good Tayyab, They have been LOUD and not picked up very well.

The newest Dyson's are the best yet. But, they are flimsy and very expensive.

That said, I do love my DC40.

The one thing I wish they would fix if they want to better their product in the future, is make the DAM cyclone bins scratch resistant!! They make the whole machine look dingy when the pin is sand blasted, I sped up the scratching with my bin from picking up granulated sugar, the first week I had it for that agitation test, oops. They do go dull over time though.

 

[marcusprit]

I agree about the bin should be scratch resistant and yes they are over priced! As for the plastic it may feel flimsy but it is still robust. A riot shield is flexible for a reason. To absorb the impact. It is the flexibility that makes it strong.

 

[alexhoovers94]

I agree they are durable but I want it to FEEL durable when I use it, I don't like how it flexes when you steer it, to be honest, that could also be due to the handles design rather than the plastic itself.

I wonder if Dyson would send me a new bin if I asked them nicely, lol, it would make mine look new again.

 

[marcusprit]

Haha you could try. They did send me a new hose once.