What's your favorite Dyson(S)?
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Is that your best vacuum? I think it would be a very good Daily driver
thekirbylover
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Is that your best vacuum
one of them, I do love my older Turbopower's and Juniors
one of them, I do love my older Turbopower's and Juniors
manchestervacs
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We have a DC14 at home. My wife has tried all the Dysons in our shop and she preferred the DC14.
There is nothing it doesn't do well. Kinda like when Volvo got to the 940 range. There was nowhere else to go so they had to start building in obsolescence thereafter in order to sell new models.
There is nothing it doesn't do well. Kinda like when Volvo got to the 940 range. There was nowhere else to go so they had to start building in obsolescence thereafter in order to sell new models.
suckolux
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I only have the dc 18 and it makes a fine daily driver.
rootcyclone
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Sorry Tayyab, but...
Although I love Dyson (being my fav brand of vacuum and taking up most of my collection), but there are other brands which are just as good as Dyson. Such as Electrolux. My Turbo 2 Super has a lot better brushroll than most of the Dysons' I have. It's also a lot quieter, and a lot lighter than my Dysons!
There are some Dysons with decent brushrolls in them, such as the Origin models. And the DC25. Yes, they have great suction, but suction isn't everything. In a vacuum (uprights especially) you need a balance of good suction and a good agitating brushroll.
The moral of the story is to conclude the 'best' you need to use several other types of vacuums in order to come to the conclusions.
In terms of my favourite Dyson, then that's my DC14 Animal.
Anyway, that's enough from me...
Although I love Dyson (being my fav brand of vacuum and taking up most of my collection), but there are other brands which are just as good as Dyson. Such as Electrolux. My Turbo 2 Super has a lot better brushroll than most of the Dysons' I have. It's also a lot quieter, and a lot lighter than my Dysons!
There are some Dysons with decent brushrolls in them, such as the Origin models. And the DC25. Yes, they have great suction, but suction isn't everything. In a vacuum (uprights especially) you need a balance of good suction and a good agitating brushroll.
The moral of the story is to conclude the 'best' you need to use several other types of vacuums in order to come to the conclusions.
In terms of my favourite Dyson, then that's my DC14 Animal.
Anyway, that's enough from me...
beko1987
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In terms of general daily use then my favourite is the DC14, and I completely agree with MVacs 940 comment (I need to scratch my Volvo itch!)
However, the DC24 is great in terms of its quirkiness! Hopefully after a refurb it will perform on par too
However, the DC24 is great in terms of its quirkiness! Hopefully after a refurb it will perform on par too
vacuumfreak95
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Favorite Dyson....
Mine would have to be the DC17. Like dysonman1 said its the best for deep cleaning carpets because of the big brush roll with stiff bristles and separate motor to power the brush.
Mine would have to be the DC17. Like dysonman1 said its the best for deep cleaning carpets because of the big brush roll with stiff bristles and separate motor to power the brush.
ultraperformer
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My DC38 for hard floors its great, very light and follows behind me and does not get stuck on furniture and after it fits in the tiniest cupboard out of the way till next time lol
I agree ManchesterVacs, I use a DC14 Blitz it daily. I purchased it £16 off eBay, blown motor, one new motor later, and a wuick clean up, I had an almost fully working Dyson 
I'm surprised at how well it copes in our house, 3 kids, 1 baby, 1 teenager, 6 Adults urgets used 2 or 3 times a day, every day and it still works wonders with a broken bin flap, and a worn out brushbar/clutch
I'm surprised at how well it copes in our house, 3 kids, 1 baby, 1 teenager, 6 Adults urgets used 2 or 3 times a day, every day and it still works wonders with a broken bin flap, and a worn out brushbar/clutch 
turbo500
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Tayyab, the fact that it has a broken bin flap and a worn out clutch and brushroll in a relatively short lifespan (lets not forget the Blitz It was one of the last DC14's) says more about the cleaner than any of your praise.
Just to put in perspective, we had 1 cleaner in daily use in a house with 4 kids, 4 cats and 2 adults for 17 years with flawless performance. The only repair it ever had, was a belt replacement. That particular cleaner is still running and is now part of my collection.
My Grandma has 2 dogs. She vacuums daily, sometimes twice. She had 1 cleaner from 1986 - 1997. Despite it being rather battered by the time it was replaced and suffering with broken height adjustment, handle release and broken top cord hook, it still worked after 11 years of twice daily use AND cleaned 2 cars fairly regularly. Since then, she has had 5 Dysons (DC01 standard, DC04 Silver Lime, DC07 Animal, DC15 Animal and a DC27 Animal). None have lasted longer than a few years.
After all that, I think I'll stick with the Sebo.
Just to put in perspective, we had 1 cleaner in daily use in a house with 4 kids, 4 cats and 2 adults for 17 years with flawless performance. The only repair it ever had, was a belt replacement. That particular cleaner is still running and is now part of my collection.
My Grandma has 2 dogs. She vacuums daily, sometimes twice. She had 1 cleaner from 1986 - 1997. Despite it being rather battered by the time it was replaced and suffering with broken height adjustment, handle release and broken top cord hook, it still worked after 11 years of twice daily use AND cleaned 2 cars fairly regularly. Since then, she has had 5 Dysons (DC01 standard, DC04 Silver Lime, DC07 Animal, DC15 Animal and a DC27 Animal). None have lasted longer than a few years.
After all that, I think I'll stick with the Sebo.
I think your Grandma would be best with the DC04 constant max if she likes bagless, its durable, long lasting and powerful, Just a filter wash every 6 months and a new belt once a year should keep it running, and is really needed, a new brushbar every few years or 2 years wouldnt hurt
turbo500
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Tayyab, the constant max is just a DC04 silverlime with a lower wattage motor and a changable cable. The DC04 that she had lasted the longest - she had that for about 5 years. But despite regular maintenance, it still wore out. I believe the motor burnt out on that one.
Plus, the constant max is no longer in production.
My Grandma has now got a George which is used mostly. The DC27 has been relegated for use upstairs now.
Plus, the constant max is no longer in production.
My Grandma has now got a George which is used mostly. The DC27 has been relegated for use upstairs now.
First, I have to add my Fantom Thunder; while not technically a 'Dyson', from looking at the early Dyson versions it's quite clear of the sibling link between them all. Fantom introduced me to Dyson's designs, and while it may not have the suction that the newer ones do, the way that the hepa filter stays so clean and all the dust in the dust cup indicates how well the original designs really work; I've only replaced the hepa filter once and it probably really didnt need it. Next would be my dc44, the one I use most; I just pull it out of it's hanger, touch up around my bird cages and put it back, wonderful lightweight design. Last but not least would be the dc17, yes the one with the 'design flaw'. But Dyson addressed that, and it now works like a champ. The Thunder's lasted 15 years now, and shows no signs of giving up. Now that it has 'company', my vacuum society will give each other a breather and I hope they'll last forever, never to buy another vacuum bag.
