Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

Pros: Reliable, relatively quiet, Animal tool, It's a Dyson.
Cons: Price not for everyone, Color scheme better left for a 1965 Barracuda.

In the past I have had way too many vacuum cleaners- a vacuum hoarder if you will. It's not that I collect vacuum cleaners per say, but I have always felt that if one breaks I should have at least another five or six to fall back on. Realizing that this ...

Pros: Powerful Suction, Bagless, Helps People With Allergies, Onboard Attachments and Suction Hose.
Cons: Heavy, Pricey but worth it.

After many years of denying that any vacuum could pick up all of the hair and dirt in our carpets, we finally decided to spend the money on a Dyson. Our carpets are used very hard and the combination of cat hair, dirt and dust from our pellet and coal ...

Pros: Good suction, good tools, good design excellent brush. All around works well.
Cons: Trouble traversing the "lip" between uneven floor surfaces. Can't lie down and get under furniture.

So far I'm happy with my Dyson DC-17 Animal even though $500 does feel like a lot to pay. It's got powerful suction, a good design, versatile tools, and a robust brush that really gets the grit and hair out of my carpets. Let's get the bad stuff out ...

Pros: really works better than any vacuum out there, many accessories, futuristic design, quiet
Cons: no retractable cord, too many trips outside to empty the canister, no bag for accessories

Imagine using a product that didn't get the job done and getting so frustrated that you were determined to design a new technology and design for a very effective cyclone vacuum. Imagine taking your idea to the major vacuum manufacturers and them ...

Pros: Lives up to its hype; great suction; picks up pet hair; no bags to buy
Cons: Documentation is weak; difficult to maneuver, not good on wood/tile floors

Dyson Animal DC17BackgroundWe moved from a house with a built in Nutone Central Vac System.  My wife didn't want another Central Vac primarily because you have to drag out a 25 foot hose to do any vacuum job, big or ...

Pros: Excellent filtration, no bags/belts/filters to buy, 5 year warranty, and well designed.
Cons: Hose can pull vacuum along, canister may have to be cleaned occasionally.

I've had this vacuum for almost a year now and thought I'd share my findings, both good and bad.  Overall, I like the design and features.  It has auto height so you don't have to guess what level your carpet is, and a button ...

Pros: Carpet looks professionally cleaned, crisp lines, fluffed pile. Lighter than my last vac.
Cons: Some don't leave prominent striping, and have less suction. Mini Turbine tool is sub-par.

Dear prospective DYSON PURCHASER, My name is Jessie. As a self-professed perfectionist, consumer advocate, and stay at home Mommy to a 7 month old little boy who is crawling and rolling about, I consider myself qualified to say this review will be ...

Pros: Design, suction, hidden telescoping hose, bottom-emptying collection bin, lifetime HEPA filter, NO BAGS!
Cons: Too pricey for some folks. Hose is not as flexible as I would like.

Let me start off by stating that I know a thing or two about vacuuming. For two years when I was in high school, I worked as a maintenance guy for a health/racquetball club, and my main duty, obviously, was to keep the place clean. This involved ...

Pros: Excellent Suction, Easy to Use
Cons: Frequency of Canister Emptying, Worthless customer service.

Amazing! If I had to sum it up in a single word, that would be my choice word. I had looked at a Kirby, but after weighing the cost with the pushiness and rudeness of the salesperson, I decided not to make that $1800 purchase. Friends ...

Pros: Lots of suction
Cons: Belt for roller brush broke within a couple of months

I previously owned a Dyson DC11, which is a canister style vacuum. It was a fine vacuum for the time I owned it before someone broke it. I eventually replaced it with the DC17 Animal upright vacuum for slightly a bit more money. There is no question ...

Pros: Awesome suction, thorough, great attachments
Cons: Price, poor instructions -> learning curve, have to unwrap cord to use attachments.

INTRODUCTION: the situation, moving on I'm a student currently living at home with my 3 cats, a dove, and a canary. A few years ago I started developing serious allergies. Having been tested, I'm not allergic to anything on your typical panel ...

Pros: Easy to use, great for pet households, no bags to buy.
Cons: Maneuverability is sometimes not the best. Dust can blow in your face at emptying.

INTRODUCTION Have pets? Got lots of pet hair, dander, tracked in dust and dirt from the yard? Then this is the machine for you! My house is filled with pets - two dogs and a cat - and they all shed differently and manage to track in unique ...

Pros: Powerful and consistent suction, Advanced features, Condensed design.
Cons: Expensive, No light, Somewhat firm hose.

First let me say I am thrilled with this vacuum. I replaced a Bissel (not the Healthy Home which I compare the Dyson to in this review) and the difference in performance is amazing. Both are "12 amp" vacuums, but the Dyson is far superior. The ...

Pros: It does not lose suction and it really works!
Cons: Takes some getting used to and can be unwieldy and intimidating at first.

Well, I have had my Dyson for a week and have vacuumed twice with it now. I am glad I did not write this review after the first time I used it because it does take a bit of getting used to and can be a bit unwieldy at times. However, after the second ...

Pros: There's too much to fit in here
Cons: Powered hand tool isn't very powerful, Zorb doesn't really work

First off, I would like to congratulate you for reaching this page. I want people to know about Dyson, because they actually work, last, and clean like no other vacuum cleaner. Let’s see, I currently own 3 different, and expensive Hoover vacuum ...