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

[turbo500]

For what it is, I don't mind the digital slim. Great for quick picks ups and clean ups inbetween doing a thorough vacuum. But Dyson are trying to market it as a replacement for a full sized vacuum and unfortunately, people are falling for it. Again.

 

[dys0nb0y]

i've had mine for quite a while now and is use everyday and honestly it's absolutely fantastic.gets used more than then my vacuum.if a standard person had the cordless they would only have to vacuum to go once a week.

 

[marcusprit]

It's very noisy the battery only lasts about 6 mins on the Max setting its hugely expensive and doesn't have a HEPA filter but it does clean well for a cordless.
The Vax cordless is a decent machine and with offers you can pick one up at a good price.
I'd like to try the Miele stick VAC it looks good.But I have a feeling they will be bringing out a cordless soon.PS. I know the miele isn't cordless but maybe they will bring a cordless out along those lines. I hope so.[this post was last edited: 2/5/2015-11:48]

 

[dys0nb0y]

rodger where did you get your dyson from.

 

[parwaz786]

Chris, the DC04 is alright, not better than a DC14 in my opinion though. The DC14 has a better design overall, it is stronger, more powerful, parts are easier to find and replace on the DC14 than the 04, the pre filter has a larger surface area, the ducting is wider, etc.

Unless your DC04 is a very late Malaysian model (like the one we got new which was one of the last to be made before they got discontinuned in 2005 as they are pretty strong

 

[sensotronic]

I got my Dyson from Very. It's on offer at £219 but I get 15% discount off all electricals and up to 25% off other items.

 

[hvrvaclvr]

I figured I should just comment in this thread instead of making a new one. What appears to a black gasket fell out from the wand of my DC40. I don't know where it came from. does anyone know whe're it came from? My phone won't let me upload a photo of it. I'll try with my iPad.

 

[hvrvaclvr]

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[parwaz786]

It goes in where the tools go in. The top of the wand inside has a plastic rim inside where the black rubber seal sits

 

[hvrvaclvr]

Thanks parwaz786! Is it really needed in there, or can I leave it out?

 

[alexhoovers94]

You will need to put it back in, lol, otherwise you will be loosing suction using the tools on the wand and it would make a hissing sound.

 

[parwaz786]

Your welcome I agree with AlexHoovers94, I would advise using a good glue to hold it back in place make sure it's clean as well as the wand so that it will stay in properly or the glue might not work so well
Regards glad I helped

 

[henrydreyfuss]

It doesn't really look like it

but I finally finished rebuilding my DC41 today. Came from an environment overflowing with pets. I was able to get the smell of carpet fresh out of it by washing the pre-filter with cold water and detergent (just using water wasn't enough to get the smell out), and I took a risk and ran the cyclone pack and bin through my dishwasher (I just let them thoroughly dry and they came out spotless and sanitized).

The old brush bar's bearings were dried out, and the new one arrived today. Really did a great job! I was able to free up one of the (tiny!) siezed ball wheels, and now it rolls around very smooth too. It's a fun vacuum to waltz around the house, and I love the insta-hose for getting into places the cleaner head cannot.

I realized that I may have also had the soleplate on incorrectly. The three tabs in the front had to audibly 'click' into place, and now it's much easier to push, and is cleaning great!

Here it is with the previous-gen TOL model, the AirMuscle, and part of the DC59.

 

[blakaeg]

Dyson Digital Slim

I've been using my Dyson DC35 that I was given free by Dyson for the past 3 weeks and have put my DC24 into storage until I move house.

I will keep using the DC35 as my main vacuum cleaner until the end of the month. I've been able to vacuum the hallway, bathroom, kitchen, living room and a tiny bit of my bedroom before the battery cuts out, I then charge it for 3 hours and then vacuum my bedroom. I vacuum my bed due to allergies and the carpet. That's me done. I get this all done after work. It's been fine. I ditched a mains powered vacuum cleaner for now. I know the DC35 isn't doing a 'through' clean, but it's great at extracting dust and debris from the floor.

Dyson customer care is always first class with them providing spare parts under warranty.

My friend purchased a Sebo Felix Eco the other day. I used it and was amazed at how powerful it was for 700 watts. Comparable to the 1300 watt. The swivel design was easy to handle and most of all, I absolutely love how it goes flat to the floor to vacuum under the bed or coffee table. don't like the X4 machine.

Dyson Cinetic feels so much better than a DC40/41/50 with less flexing. But that Big Ball!! Gosh it's way tooo big. I can't vac under the coffee table with that beast!!

 

[sebo_fan]

I like that Dyson air machine heater/ fan - any good?

 

[dys0nb0y]

i got to play with the dyson kinetic again today and it feels very sturdy but it is quite heavy and quite heavy to push.but i don't mind like a big vacuum.dyson airblade looks like a copy.

 

[blakaeg]

Hi Sebo_Fan,

The fan is a very good Dyson copy. I purchased it in 2013, at Carrefour in Dubai.

It has a remote control with timer function, swivelling operation. Ahead of when Dyson added that feature on their fans. This model is based on the previous design so its rather noisy when on full blast but it only cost me £30 equivalent British Sterling. I wouldn't spend over £50 on a fan, so I feel that I was very lucky to spot this fan.

They are still being sold in Dubai when I went last year

 

[sebo_fan]

Oooh thats good to know!

 

[sensotronic]

I really am loving my DC 40. It is certainly the best Dyson I have used and it makes me want to try some of the other new Dyson models. I may get a cylinder next because I'm not keen on using an upright for above floor cleaning and I like some of the Dyson tools, especially the soft dusting brush.

I still don't like the man, but I am starting to like the vacuums with his name on. Dysons do not feel like quality machines, but at least the performance has improved greatly and the noise levels have reduced to acceptable levels.

 

[alexhoovers94]

Do you use the cleaner head set on MAX Roger? I find it is easier to push and manoeuvre just set on normal, so I tend to leave it on that.