Dyson DC41 Animal Upright Cleaner

They destroy carpets - they void most carpet warranties, and many of them are made of flimsy plastic.

I purchased a Dyson DC41 Animal Vacuum in July for $600. Less than three months later after very light use, a frail and thin part of the base plate broke and gouged tears in my carpet, several feet long.

I contacted Dyson and told them about how the vacuum damaged my carpet and they had me send in photos of the damage and the bottom of the vacuum. I didn't notice that a little part of the base plate was broken. They noticed the broken base plate and pointed it out to me as the cause. I told them that it was their fault, since I didn't abuse the

vacuum and it broke, because it is made of flimsy plastic. They denied all responsibility and liability.

I have done some research and I have read many reports of Dyson vacuum fraying carpets and such, due to to powerful suction, stiff bristles, and self adjusting base plate - it gets too low and there's no way to self adjust it. I have also read many complaints of how flimsy this particular model is and also Dyson vacuums, in general.

Dyson bombards with ads and has a great marketing campaign, but the truth is that their vacuums eat carpets and are made of flimsy plastic.

Recommend this product? No