UPDATE 8 July 2017: Well I have no idea if this is permanent or temporary since Amazon is pushing a newer model but as of this date they are selling them direct once more but my warning of Mar still stands to make sure who you are buying any model Dyson from and just for FYI mine is still running like a champ with no problems. Small note: If you have dogs (like I do) you might want to read the manual and see how to disassemble the head and canister (they are easy once you see how) since mine developed a bit of an odor due to a buildup of dog hair from one of mine. Not a big deal but easy to fix if you have this problem BUT do not reassemble this thing wet (hard lesson learned) or you will have to get Dyson to send you a new filter (not expensive but would have been fine if allowed to dry correctly) :)
WARNING!!! 15 March 2017 - Since my last update it seems that Amazon no longer sells these directly since this was added to the page - "Note: This item is only available from third-party sellers" - So read the below Permanent note closely and make sure you have a warranty!
PERMANENT NOTE: I decided to add this note to the top of the review because so many companies were selling this Dyson and I have no way of knowing who is an authorized dealer other than Amazon, so this is just a warning to make sure you have a valid warranty (DYSON DOES NOT HONOR WARRANTIES ON PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM NON-AUTHORIZED DEALERS). I will update this note on a as needed basis. At random times some companies are under-cutting Amazon price by a few dollars and when that happens chances are you won't have any warranty if you click on the big "Add to Cart" button, go over to the right side of the page and click the "Add to Cart" next to Amazon if you want to make sure you have a warranty. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHO YOU ARE ACTUALLY BUYING FROM. If someone other than Amazon is the low price on the day you can purchase or buy from Amazon using the "Sold by Amazon" button on the right side of your screen.
NOTE: 5 December 2016 - Amazon is selling these at a great price of $299 (free shipping if you are Prime) but sadly "Usually ships within 1 to 2 months" so hopefully you don't need it fast or you will have to buy it from other sellers and may or may not actually have a warranty since only with Amazon can you be assured you actually have a warranty. (see below Permanent Note) also had this model for about 24 months now and it still works perfectly (as do the one I bought 6+ years ago and the one I bought 3 years ago)
NOTE 10 Sept 2016 - Just a comment, I had accidentally sucked up some small pieces of balsa wood in my Dyson and it clogged the tube but I went to their website to check how to unclog it and WOW, they actually have a spring-loaded trap door at the bottom of the tube assembly, all you have to do is pull it back and most clogs will drop out and you can pull any other out with your fingers. No tools required, just thought it was a nice touch I have never had to use in all my years of owning a Dyson.
I never saw the day coming when I would write a 5 Star review for a vacuum cleaner but here it is. I already own 2 Dyson models in 2 different houses that are similar to this (but they are over 6 years old) and they have about as much power today as when I bought them. The price I got this for ($269 on sale here at Amazon) was pretty much unbeatable and this model weighs a few pounds less than my old ones so rather than keep carrying it up the stairs I decided to get another one to use upstairs and in case of the unlikely event that one of the others dies on me.
You see all those other commercials about "Just as good" or sometimes even "better than a Dyson" and common sense should tell you that if they all compare themselves to a Dyson then there is a valid reason, they ARE the best. After trying about a dozen other models over the years we have never found anything that works as well or as dependably. The fact that they never stop supporting their models (meaning if a brush wears out or you break an attachment, Dyson will sell you one and in some cases give you one).
If there is one thing I have learned in my 6 decades on this Earth, you pay for what you get and you get what you pay for in life. There are very few cases where the cheaper model of anything is as good as the more expensive model. Vacuum cleaners are NOT one of those exceptions to this rule. It maneuvers better, is sustains suctions better and it lasts better so if you like buying less expensive, poorer performing vacuums, ignore this and save a few bucks today that you will be wishing you had spent later. The fact that it weighs less than before is just another thing in favor of a Dyson. (Product Dimensions: 42.4 x 13.4 x 15.4 inches ; 17.3 pounds)
You DO get what you pay for in this life.
UPDATE: NOTE: My comments ONLY reflect my opinion of this model, some other Dyson models are not as well rated.
(THE FOLLOWING I WROTE IN RESPONSE TO A COMMENT) "every impartial testing organization ranks all Dyson vacuums as sub-par" - actually that is not totally true, first you have to realize that organizations such as Consumer Reports (what other "unbiased" testing organization is there??) give a lot of weight to cost, noise and other factors that have little to do with the actual performance and dependability of the units.
I have subscribed to ConsumerReports.org for years and always check them. This particular unit (Multi Floor) came in 4th in the testing and if you drop the noise and tool use rating (which anyone that has ever had a Dyson will tell you the tool access could use some work) it comes in first since there are only 4 points separating 1st from 4th (69 vs 65).
I have owned some of the other brands and can tell you that things like emptying the canister without a cloud of dust or have to reach in and pull out hair and objects are where a Dyson excels and is not measured by these organizations.
Before this turns into a novel the bottom line is that people who have used multiple brands almost without exception will love a Dyson, obviously there are exceptions to every rule but that is the general consensus. Consumer Reports says "Miele & Dyson are among the more reliable brands" (I had never heard of Miele but at $800+ it better be freakin exceptional, give rubdowns and maybe cook a meal occasionally) but for me this Dyson is a deal.
UPDATE 14 MAY 2015: OK, I have read some reviews that complain about the fact they can't get under low furniture with this model ..... uh, did ya look at the picture, I have not seen hardly ANY upright vacuum that will do that BUT if you really need your upright to do something a canister does best, Dyson DOES make an attachment that will allow you to get under very low furniture
Dyson Flatout Head Tool
will solve your problem for another $45-$50 . I bought a kit
Dyson Full Cleaning Kit 918482-01
along with the Flatout Head Tool years ago with my original Dyson and everything still fits the new one so it is not a problem but to be honest I seldom have to use any of them but if you consider it a long term investment (since your Dyson is going to last for many years) it is really not that expensive. This unit comes with the tools people use most frequently and to keep the price down they allow you to buy the other less popular items separately to fit your own needs. Thought I would share that, still love this thing but nobody makes a model that will fit everybody's specific needs 100% so buy what you need and save money in the long run by NOT paying for stuff you will never use.
4 JUN IMPORTANT NOTE: Some merchants have reduced their price to make Amazon a few dollars more expensive. I strongly suggest you either look over to the right and choose Amazon and spend the very few dollars to get it from them or research to make sure the company you are buying from is an authorized dealer because of the below sentence of what is NOT covered in the warranty so look for this sentence right under the IN STOCK label:
"Sold by (The actual company you are buying this from) and Fulfilled by Amazon". If it is not Amazon you better make sure it is an authorized dealer because if not you have no warranty as stated below from the Dyson warranty page:
What is not covered
"Dyson products not purchased from an authorized dealer."
You have been warned, hope that helps.
I read other peoples reviews and right up front I will say that your review is your opinion to say what you want but the follwoing bothered me a wee bit:
1. "it's too noisy - ya got me! This Dyson is NOT the quietest vacuum in existence, but then again I did not buy it for its noise reduction capabilities, I bought it to pick up DIRT! (Just for info it is probably on the high side of average for noise which has no bearing on its performance)
2. "too much suction, hard to push" - really? You are gonna complain that a vacuum cleaner has too much suction huh? You really want to go there? Well to be honest on certain types of carpets it does become harder to push and She Who Must Be Obeyed has to work with it to pull it across certain spots (or call on her trusty husband using her wifely wiles), but guess what, cleans the devil out of those carpets, gee , must be all that SUCTION!!
3. "hose is too short" - Well darn, you guys are just nailing me today, it is probably one of the longer hoses on any vacuum upright but not compared to many (most?) canister vacuums, but then again the laws of physics come into play and while they worked to keep the weight down, I am amazed at the length they managed to hide in this upright. Guess you just can't please everybody.
Well that is the latest update and again BE CAREFUL WHO YOU ARE ACTUALLY BUYING FROM!! YOUR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID IF YOU BUY FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER LIKE AMAZON! Today 19 July 2015 if you hit the "Add To Cart" or 1-Click button you are buying from GencoDeals, are they an authorized dealer? I have no clue but I DO know that Amazon is an authorized dealer, so save your $6-7 and roll the dice or just buy it from Amazon (today's low price is $362.49 from GencoDeals, Amazon's price is $369, see what I mean?)
UPDATE 22 JULY 2015: this is a minor thing so no big announcement but this is to the folks at Dyson - WTF GUYS??? You took the only real weakness in your line of uprights (tool/hose use) and actually made it worse! It is not a huge problem, but it is a bit of aggravation, most of my reviews are about books and most authors have "beta readers", people who read the books and report back what the did/did not like about them. Do you guys never give a few of these out and get some feedback? The old style tool/hose use was poor but it was better than the "new improved" configuration, took me a few minutes to even figure out how to get the thing back together, you need some better feedback IMHO. Again, this does NOT affect the performance so I don't really deduct any points but it is a bit of a sore spot for those of us who have been using Dyson's for years.
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Strong Suction*
Re-engineered for even better carpet performance.
*Suction tested to ASTM F558 at the cleaner head, dust- loaded against upright market.
No More Awkward Moves
Dyson Ball Multi Floor can be steered with a turn of the wrist for cleaning in difficult places.
Engineered and Tested for the Last 10 years
We subject Dyson Ball Multi Floor to 12,800 hours of rigorous testing including 663 individual tests.
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Whole-machine filtrationCertified asthma & allergy friendly. |
Self-Adjusting Cleaner HeadSeals in suction across carpets and hard floors. The motorized brush bar with stiff nylon bristles drives deep into carpet to remove ground-in dirt. |
Ball TechnologySteers easily into difficult places with a simple turn of the wrist. |
Instant Release WandOur hose and wand release in one smooth action, making it easy to clean up high. |
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So glad we replaced our old Dyson.
OK so I have literally had this about 15 minutes. We were vacuuming with our 10 year old Dyson that we purchased as a refurbished model when this was dropped at the door. The old Dyson still works fairly well but was showing its age and we thought after 10 years a new model would clean better. We were totally correct. I unpacked and set this model up in about 5 minutes and then went over the same spot in the living room that we just had vacuumed. We have a 70lb golden retriever/Shepard mix dog and this new model picked a lot more fur. This is not the Animal model and as far as I can tell the only real difference is the color.It is a lot smaller and lighter that our previous model and easier to maneuver on carpet. On a linoleum kitchen floor it was not so easy but that might be due to the iron grip suction that it was dishing out on the floor. The auto height adjustment works well. The attachments are unimpressive and one was slightly defective so we will call Dyson to have them replace it but I expect that will be fairly easy.I like the color of this one a lot more....that nasty teal color of our old one was because we had no other choice.We had contemplated some other models from hoover and shark but given our past experience with the refurbished model (10 years of use and I think we paid $120) this was a good deal for under $300 new.I'll update this after we have it for a while but it is really a great first impression.
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