vacfan1982
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Because they are so far ahead of the crowd 
Why I like Dyson
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fairfaxclass
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Ahead like selling a vacuum with an expiration date of 5 years because either the motor will die or the lifetime filters will be fully clogged by then?
My wife seem enamored with her new Ball Animal 2
(or whatever it's called, I don't know Dyson lingo all that well). Her birthday was on the 15th so after we came home from dinner, I had the box waiting in the foyer. At first, she was like "another vacuum, Kyle? Seriously? What is wrong with you?" (since I've brought a few vacuums home since January) but then it clicked that it was *her* Dyson so she didn't have to use the "old-fashioned" vacuums.
We now have six uprights -- my Sanitaire SC886, Kirby Sentria, Royal 884, Kirby Avalir, Kirby Heritage II, Hoover Convertible (JCPenney) -- and now the Dyson Ball Animal 2 (I hope to add a Dual Sanitronic/500 series Kirby or a Sanitaire with the "old" 7A motor to my collection, and then after that I think that I should call it quits for at least a while as our designated broom closet is now at capacity, lol).
Now, while it does seem to clean well (there was a bit of dust in the bin after vacuuming the living room with my Sentria) I'm still not too impressed with its build quality, which is my main beef with Dyson. For its price range, it should feel pretty damn solid but it just doesn't have that sturdy feel that my vacs have. Even something like the older Bissell PowerForce bagged uprights had a more solid feel, which is what we owned before I bought the Sanitaire. Fortunately, it's just me and my wife with no kids around to break it so it may last longer than usual, but I am not sure that it will make it past year 5 without some cracked or broken plastic somewhere. As far as the motor goes, I think it will easily last 10 years, which I would think would be the norm for most vacs if they are treated with reasonable care (though I'm not so sure about the ultra cheap "compact" Bissells/Dirt Devils/etc).
(or whatever it's called, I don't know Dyson lingo all that well). Her birthday was on the 15th so after we came home from dinner, I had the box waiting in the foyer. At first, she was like "another vacuum, Kyle? Seriously? What is wrong with you?" (since I've brought a few vacuums home since January) but then it clicked that it was *her* Dyson so she didn't have to use the "old-fashioned" vacuums.
We now have six uprights -- my Sanitaire SC886, Kirby Sentria, Royal 884, Kirby Avalir, Kirby Heritage II, Hoover Convertible (JCPenney) -- and now the Dyson Ball Animal 2 (I hope to add a Dual Sanitronic/500 series Kirby or a Sanitaire with the "old" 7A motor to my collection, and then after that I think that I should call it quits for at least a while as our designated broom closet is now at capacity, lol).
Now, while it does seem to clean well (there was a bit of dust in the bin after vacuuming the living room with my Sentria) I'm still not too impressed with its build quality, which is my main beef with Dyson. For its price range, it should feel pretty damn solid but it just doesn't have that sturdy feel that my vacs have. Even something like the older Bissell PowerForce bagged uprights had a more solid feel, which is what we owned before I bought the Sanitaire. Fortunately, it's just me and my wife with no kids around to break it so it may last longer than usual, but I am not sure that it will make it past year 5 without some cracked or broken plastic somewhere. As far as the motor goes, I think it will easily last 10 years, which I would think would be the norm for most vacs if they are treated with reasonable care (though I'm not so sure about the ultra cheap "compact" Bissells/Dirt Devils/etc).
crazykirbydude
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Gotta love that 52 CFM of airflow! Not!
vacuumdevil
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The troll is obvious here!
That guy is trolling all vacuumland by saying that.
That guy is trolling all vacuumland by saying that.
vacfan1982
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Haha if you say so Alex. 
vacfan1982
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I'm just fed up of the biased views on here and especially the arrogance of Kirby owners. They are not as good as some like to think.
I'm not surprised so many members dont bother with this site anymore.
I'm not surprised so many members dont bother with this site anymore.
crazykirbydude
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I'm fed up with people lauding Dyson as some Holy Grail of vacuum cleaners. It's not just Kirby owners hating on Dyson, it's everyone who owns a high quality vacuum. I've used and tested many Dysons over the years, and I must say that I would rather use a high quality machine over the plastic fantastic Dyson.
vacfan1982
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Good for you dude. I sold my Kirby I hated it I think they should be confined to a museum they are so outdated.
My first choice would be my central vacuum but I much prefer using a Dyson to a Kirby. It does a very good job on my low pile carpet. On higher pile it might not cut it.
My first choice would be my central vacuum but I much prefer using a Dyson to a Kirby. It does a very good job on my low pile carpet. On higher pile it might not cut it.
huskyvacs
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I noticed you changed your avatar from a picture of yourself to a troll icon
crazykirbydude
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Vacfan1982
Listen to me. I said everyone who has a high quality vac hates Dyson, not just Kirby owners. It's obvious that you're just trying to take the piss out of people with your statements. You even changed your profile pic to the troll face. Face it, Dysons are piss poor vacuums and there are much better vacuums on the market.
Listen to me. I said everyone who has a high quality vac hates Dyson, not just Kirby owners. It's obvious that you're just trying to take the piss out of people with your statements. You even changed your profile pic to the troll face. Face it, Dysons are piss poor vacuums and there are much better vacuums on the market.
vacfan1982
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Not everyone dude 
There are some nice vacs out there Vorwerk, Sebo and Miele would be my choice but I still think Dyson have a lot to offer.
There are some nice vacs out there Vorwerk, Sebo and Miele would be my choice but I still think Dyson have a lot to offer.
vexorgtr
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There's lots of good vacuums...
It's hard for one company to take the crown as the "best" since everyone's needs are so different. In my case, I'm so sold on Central Vacuum that I wouldn't both with anything else... however I do keep up on it.
When someone asks me what vacuums I recommend, I usually give them a list of stuff I recommend and let them pick one.
Dyson's vacs in my opinion do not offer enough VALUE, meaning that performance & durability do not meet the price tag. If they had a 10 year warranty, then perhaps I would like them better.
It's hard for one company to take the crown as the "best" since everyone's needs are so different. In my case, I'm so sold on Central Vacuum that I wouldn't both with anything else... however I do keep up on it.
When someone asks me what vacuums I recommend, I usually give them a list of stuff I recommend and let them pick one.
Dyson's vacs in my opinion do not offer enough VALUE, meaning that performance & durability do not meet the price tag. If they had a 10 year warranty, then perhaps I would like them better.
singingrainbow
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I'm not a troll. And I am not saying this to upset anyone. I've thought about making a detailed, well reasoned thread about why I don't care for kirbys. I haven't because I knew it probably wouldn't do anything other than make a mess. I don't post on threads about kirbys because I don't know enough about them to be helpful, and I don't like them very much. I appreciate them for what they are, and I think the older models look nice. But I do not enjoy using them and they don't do what I need them to do.
I think most vacuums have a place in the market, and there is a reason variety exists. When someone asks me for a vacuum recommendation I don't rule anything out until I start learning about their needs. I have friends and family who own dysons, as well as mieles, even sharks and others. For one of my neighbors, I can't think of anything better for their situation than a dyson. Besides, If someone likes the vacuum they own they are far more inclined to use it. Hopefully we can agree that frequent vacuuming is preferable to infrequent vacuuming.
As for dysons, I use mine pretty often. I even use my dreaded sharks pretty often. I like them and they work for me. I can understand and often agree with many of the criticisms leveled against dyson. I especially dislike their marketing.
And yes, I own other "high quality" machines. Several mieles, taccony machines, a sebo, and at least two dozen kirbys, and lord knows how many electroluxes.
I have quite a few quality vacs, and I do not hate dyson.
I think most vacuums have a place in the market, and there is a reason variety exists. When someone asks me for a vacuum recommendation I don't rule anything out until I start learning about their needs. I have friends and family who own dysons, as well as mieles, even sharks and others. For one of my neighbors, I can't think of anything better for their situation than a dyson. Besides, If someone likes the vacuum they own they are far more inclined to use it. Hopefully we can agree that frequent vacuuming is preferable to infrequent vacuuming.
As for dysons, I use mine pretty often. I even use my dreaded sharks pretty often. I like them and they work for me. I can understand and often agree with many of the criticisms leveled against dyson. I especially dislike their marketing.
And yes, I own other "high quality" machines. Several mieles, taccony machines, a sebo, and at least two dozen kirbys, and lord knows how many electroluxes.
I have quite a few quality vacs, and I do not hate dyson.
madman
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I can't believe I need to tell you people this:
~Don't feed the trolls.~
It's like the number one rule of the internet... oh wait, it's actually rule #14. Meh, same thing.
~Don't feed the trolls.~
It's like the number one rule of the internet... oh wait, it's actually rule #14. Meh, same thing.
vacuumdevil
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vacfan1982
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Isn't it funny, there was a thread on here slagging of Dysons no mention of trolling there. Say anything positive about Dyson or negative about kirby and you're a troll. Haha
crazykirbydude
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You literally changed your icon to the troll face. Tell me you're not trying to troll people. Also, this isn't just about Kirby. It's about all of the high quality vacuums and how any of them can outdo a Dyson 10 to 1.
kirbysthebest
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Not getting into the debate
Just wanting to state that Marcus is not a troll. He just likes have fun pointing out the obvious in some situations.
Just wanting to state that Marcus is not a troll. He just likes have fun pointing out the obvious in some situations.
vacfan1982
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See Harley understands me haha
I changed my face to a troll after I was called one. Did you like it? Haha
I changed my face to a troll after I was called one. Did you like it? Haha
desiredname
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Kirbysthebest- I think your profile name is exactly the type of thing Marcus is talking about...
kirbysthebest
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Desiredname
Yes, but. . .He got over it a long time ago.
It's not the words, it the attitude.
. . .And I said I was not entering the debate, just defending a friend that has a different opinion.
Yes, but. . .He got over it a long time ago.
It's not the words, it the attitude.
. . .And I said I was not entering the debate, just defending a friend that has a different opinion.
vacfan1982
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I don't really hate Kirby's they have a lot of good points but like every vacuum cleaner they have some bad points too.
My preference is for the bagged vacs I named earlier. I still say the latest Dysons perform well on low pile carpets and they are very easy to manouvre around the easiest uprights I've used.
Thanks Harley I appreciate it
My preference is for the bagged vacs I named earlier. I still say the latest Dysons perform well on low pile carpets and they are very easy to manouvre around the easiest uprights I've used.
Thanks Harley I appreciate it
electroluxxxx
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Marcus
Let’s not forget that they also have one of the best post filtering systems for a bagless cleaner when compared to any other bagless machine on the market. Not including water vacs.
Let’s not forget that they also have one of the best post filtering systems for a bagless cleaner when compared to any other bagless machine on the market. Not including water vacs.
vacfan1982
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Yes that's very true Mike. 
Vacfan1982
There are some things I do like about my Dyson DC07. First, despite it being pretty heavy at 19.2 lbs., it's very maneuverable and well-balanced. I'm surprised at how easy it is to push compared to other vacuums I've used.
Next is the hose and attachments. Dyson vacuums feature an incredibly long stretch hose. Combined with the nice, long extension wand, you get 17 feet of reach, which can stretch to the top of an average staircase, so you can leave the vacuum at the bottom.
The attachments are very thoughtfully designed; the dusting brush and upholstery tool have heads that twist to make cleaning certain places easier. The upholstery attachment and crevice tool have vents that channel airflow downward for better pickup without sticking to delicate objects.
Dyson makes the nicest turbo brushes on the market. They are designed so that if you're cleaning something like a pretty dense fabric, the brush will increase in speed rather than slowing down. That's a great example of Dyson engineering!
There are some things I do like about my Dyson DC07. First, despite it being pretty heavy at 19.2 lbs., it's very maneuverable and well-balanced. I'm surprised at how easy it is to push compared to other vacuums I've used.
Next is the hose and attachments. Dyson vacuums feature an incredibly long stretch hose. Combined with the nice, long extension wand, you get 17 feet of reach, which can stretch to the top of an average staircase, so you can leave the vacuum at the bottom.
The attachments are very thoughtfully designed; the dusting brush and upholstery tool have heads that twist to make cleaning certain places easier. The upholstery attachment and crevice tool have vents that channel airflow downward for better pickup without sticking to delicate objects.
Dyson makes the nicest turbo brushes on the market. They are designed so that if you're cleaning something like a pretty dense fabric, the brush will increase in speed rather than slowing down. That's a great example of Dyson engineering!
vacfan1982
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That is good to hear Nick. 
desiredname
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I enjoy my DC01, I like how it spins the dirt freely like my Fantoms. Like watching a little tornado! Plus I l like how the plastic has little metal flakes in it. Much like my Dc07 it gives it a very unique look! Plus how many dc01's are in America? I also found a working DC28 at a thrift store for cheap. That has a very unique clutch system. I wish I could get my hands on a DC01 or Dc02 De stijl. I love the color combo.
crazykirbydude
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I do admit that I do like the design of the classic Dyson machines. AFAIK, there's only one Dyson DC01 in the U.S.A, and it's in the hands of Tom Gasko. I've been thinking about importing a DC04 for just for shits and giggles. Will the DC04 work with a 120V DC07 motor?
