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 ...

Pros: Cleans carpets ok.
Cons: Useless attachments, not good on bare floors, much better machines out there for the money.

I have read nearly all of the many reviews on the Dyson vacuum. I'm not writing this review to talk negative about this machine or to praise it, but rather give a logical review and hope it can help make a vacuum purchase decision that is best for you. ...

Pros: Powerful suction, no bags. An amazing feat of marketing.
Cons: One of the most over-hyped, poorly designed things in the great wide world.

I'm sure that the main reason people buy a vacuum is to clean things. Lots of reviews here praise the Dyson for it's suction power, but that is only one part of the equation. In my opinion, the Dyson fails miserably as a design for cleaning things. ...

Pros: Amazing.
Cons: On Board attatchments not very good. except for mini turbine head.

first let me tell you this. we found a coupon code online for Linens n Things for 25% off any single item. and we used the 'pick up in store' feature on their website. so after we applied the coupon code on the website we got $132 off. and picked it up ...

Pros: Clean easy canister emptying, incredible suction, long reach hose, hard floors & carpets, no filters2change
Cons: Poor documentation

My review of the Dyson DC17 Animal: I can't believe I spent so much money on a vacuum cleaner, but... I love this machine. Let me count the ways... - Super long cord. I can vacuum nearly my entire upstairs (2 bedrooms and a 20x20 loft) without ...

Pros: Powerful rotating bristles, powerful suction, cleaning power.
Cons: Price, documentation and small canister capacity.

"What's the big deal about, it's just a vacuum cleaner?" That's what I said after looking at the Dyson DC17 in the store. Yeah right, a $549 vacuum cleaner that is. C'mon, is ANY vacuum cleaner really worth 500 bucks? Oh no, it's not just ...

Pros: Powerful, on-board attachments, durable, very well designed, and 5-year warranty.
Cons: Clear plastic will dull, air powered brush is so-so.

We have had our DC07 for about 3 years and decided we were ready to upgrade. If you have researched the Dyson family of vacuums, you know that there is a price swing of over $100 between the DC07 and DC17 series. Can I say it is worth $100 more? So ...

Pros: Picks up everything, no bags required, HEPA filter.
Cons: Cost. (But worth every penny)

I purchased the DC17 Animal about a month ago. One thing about Dyson is that they have so many models available. You can go to their website, www.dyson.com and check out what each of the models offer prior to making your final decision. You will see ...

Pros: Suction!
Good looks (I'm partial to purple)
Lightweight
Easy maneuverability
Not too noisy
Cons: Cord storage
Hose stiffness
Lack of complete canister emptying
"Dirtyness" of canister

I bought a Dyson DC 17 Animal about a week ago. While I was vacuuming (with my old vacuum, a hand-me-down Sanyo Performax 10amp) I watched as clouds of dust spewed from the machine and bits of dirt simply bounced around on the carpet in front of the ...

Pros: Very long cord - Great suction - Glides very smoothly
Cons: Price - Attachment hose and wand too short - Too awkward to use - Heavy

I just bought the DC17 today and was so excited to get home and use it and prove to my family that it is far superior. You can imagine my disgust when I found it's not as superior as they claim. While it does have great suction and does get more than the ...

Pros: The suction is great. It can go on carpet or hardwood floors. Cord is long.
Cons: Wish the cord was a detractable one

I had bought the dyson because we wanted a vacuum that I didn't have to replace all the time. With two little kids, dogs, and allergies I needed something that was going to help me with as little effort as possible.   I have had my dyson ...

Pros: Great suction, useful attachments, easy to empty, fairly quiet
Cons: No easy way of storing attachments, pricey

I've wanted a Dyson vacuum cleaner for years and finally purchased the vacuum of my dreams from Target. At first, I thought the floor setting must be off because the vacuum cleaner was so quiet (it wasn't off)! The suction is excellent on this vacuum, ...

Pros: Suction, attachments
Cons: price

I have been married for over 20 years and I have owned my share of vacuums. The other vacuums out there--they don't last, they don't clean, they just "suck"--and not literally. After one more Hoover failed me, I told my husband enough was enough and ...

Pros: Great size, no bags!
Cons: A lot of money!

Got it for my new house! I bought this Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum about a year ago when i was planning on moving into my new house! I have not had any problems with it yet and i use it everyday! It works great! ...

Pros: Incredible suction.
Cons: Bit pricey.

This product was given to me as a gift. The vacuum that I had was working fine - or so I thought until I lit up this new Dyson. The suction on this machine is amazing. I couldn't believe what came up from the carpet. The bagless feature is nice, my ...

Pros: Excellent suction on carpet, especially great for pet hair and dander.
Cons: Works on bare floors, but I've used better.

I originally purchased the DC14 Animal, unfortunately, due to no fault of Dyson, I had to take it back and trade it in for the DC17. WOWWEE!! The DC17 has suction like you wouldn't believe, it pulled up stuff that the DC14 wasn't able to get out of my ...

Pros: No bags or filter to buy, does pick up dirt alot of vacuums don't.
Cons: Outrageous price for its cheap plastic construction! Heavy, not good for stairs, suction just ok

I saw this vacuum advertised on television and heard what a great vacuum it was supposed to be. One night when we were in Lowe's, there was a lady demonstrating it because it was on sale. She was selling them like hotcakes!! They didn't even have any ...

Pros: Excellent suction, sturdy, good accessories, nice design, long, flexible hose, HEPA filter, bagless, long cord
Cons: No case/pouch for accessories, price, canister small so fills quickly

I heard a lot of good things about the Dyson vacuums but my husband and I were reluctant to buy because of the price. But now that we have one, I can not imagine cleaning a home, especially with pets, without this vacuum. It picks up pet hair and ...

Pros: great for people with animals, very well designed, easy to clean out
Cons: SMALL area rugs a problem, pricey, purple?

There are plenty of reviews here with helpful information about this vacuum, so I won't reiterate specifics. I know when I'm about to buy something I come to epinions to read what real people who have lived with a product say. This vac is big bucks no ...

Pros: Works great if you only have carpets
Cons: doesn't work on hard floors and expandable hose worthless

I drooled over wanting a Dyson Animal for a couple of years, finally got some extra $ and bought the DC17 Animal Absolute (has the extra hand tools, carpet tool, an motorized small brush for cars/stairs). I have three dogs - a lab, labradoodle and ...

Pros: sturdy design, powerful suction, great/convenient attachments, long power cord
Cons: suction so powerful that hose can be hard to maneuver

I have had my Dyson Aminal for about a week and am very happy with it.  I was planning on purchasing an Oreck Halo, but in my research I compared the Oreck to  the Dyson and found several sites where direct usage comparisons had been done and ...

Pros: Superb suction, excellent design, does what it should do
Cons: A little on the heavy side

For years I had seen Dyson vacuum cleaners being sold, they always seemed a fad to me. They looked like the kind of expensive machines you have to look nice but don’t particularly work well. That was BEFORE I saw one in action, my brother got one as ...

Pros: the "wow" factor, maybe in the beginning
Cons: Price, extremely heavy, hard to find replacement parts, destroys carpet, emptying cannister is unhealthy.

After our daughter was born my husband and I wanted to invest in new vacuum.  Being new parents and having a baby crawling around on the floor we were more aware of the ground in dirt that was in our carpets.  We also had a dog, who shed, and ...

Pros: Incredible sucking power
Cons: Auto height adjustment

After lots of research and comparing floor models- I was able to convince my in-laws to buy us this vacuum- it was my birthday and Christmas present!! BUT I DID use a 20% off coupon to Linens&Things- which I highly recommend using! Before I had looked at ...

Pros: Great suction. Easy to handle. A lot of extras and great attachments,easy to clean.
Cons: Pricey, but worth it, no carrier for extra attachments they don't stay on very well.

I purchased the DC17 on a recommendation from a co-worker. We have 6 dogs and 1 cat, so I needed a vacuum that would get the hair and dander up out of the carpets. WOW...does it!! I vacuumed the floor with my Hoover first. I wanted to see exactly what ...

Pros: Works like it is advertised, does not lose suction, and looks great!
Cons: Price may be an issue.

I bought my Dyson after going through numerous vacuums over the years. I Love it. My old vacuum,(a Kenmore), had gone out AGAIN, and this time was not repairable. Pet hair is a major problem and other vacuums can not handle it without burning out. The ...

Pros: Cleans great. No bags or filters to change.
Cons: On board wand difficult to use at first.

My wife and I have been using our eight year old Dirt Devil bagless vacuum but last week we bought new living room furniture and prior to having it delivered I decided to vacuum and them steam clean our carpets. While steam cleaning I could not help but ...

Pros: Does a great job, excellent suction, easy to use!
Cons: Price, lack of useful attachments and instruction book.

We purchased our Dyson Animal DC17 yesterday. It took my husband about 15 minutes to assemble it, the instructions are not very helpful. We vacuumed our living room and was shocked, to say the least, of the amount of dirt, dust, pet hair and who knows ...

Pros: Cleans the carpet really well. Looked like new
Cons: Instructions not clear. Stairs difficult to vacuum.

I've had my Dyson DC17 Animal for a few weeks now, and I really like it. But I can't say that I LOVE it the way I had anticipated. I bought it after our two year old Hoover EmPower died. I'd been looking at the Dyson vacuums for a while and decided to ...

Pros: 1. Never Loses Suction 2. Easy, Fast, and Clean emptying of the canister.
Cons: 1. Price (It's worth the expense) 2. Small REUSABLE filter needs cleaned every annually.

I, by no means, am here to help another profit, just to help you choose. I have had a Hoover with a Hepa filter for the last 5 years and also had a Bissell and Kenmore. By all means, in order, the best have been Dyson, Kenmore, Hoover and then the ...

Pros: Sucks the most dirt, quick draw action with wand.
Cons: Awkward stair attachment, pricey.

If it is possible, I think I am in love with this vacuum! I am amazed at the amount of dirt, dog hair and overall grime that this thing can suck up. I have owned a top of the line Hoover and also had a house with an Electrolux central vac. It easily ...

Pros: NOT ALOT IN MY BOOK
Cons: EXPENSIVE , Clogs and loses suction, Tools fall off everytime

I purchased my Dyson in 2004 from Costco for about $449 mainly because of the Dyson ads. At first I loved it and then a part broke which was quickly replaced by Dyson. I can't blame Dyson for my dog chewing the cord so we taped that and sent for a new ...

Pros: None for cleaning carpet. It's good on bare floors.
Cons: Very over-advertised, over-rated vacuum. Very flimsy. Plastic snaps hold it together not screws.

 Using a DC-17 I found that the pick up on plush carpets was average at best. I also noticed a great deal of carpet fuzz that appeared to be shaved off the top of the carpet(not the normal bleed off of overwoven strands you get with most vacuum ...

Pros: ease of use, power/suction, attachments, features
Cons: no light, telescopic wand/hose could still be a bit longer

The Dyson Animal is the best vacuum I have ever owned. It is powerful, doesn't lose suction, and easy to clean/care for. I have owned many vacuums and have reviewed a couple on Epinions. I have to say that the Dyson Animal is my favorite. Why is it my ...

Pros: suction is amazing
Cons: expensive, heavy, stair attachment completely worthless, documentation is HORRIBLE, wand is awkward to use

I am amazed that something can actually pick up the dog hair in my carpeting. We used to change the bag in our old vacuum at least 2 or 3 times a month just to keep the suction going and the smell down. I was mortified after using this the first time ...

Pros:

Product quality, price vs value...and customer service, it is all superior.

Cons: you would think the cord would be retractable in this price range.

I read every review, good and bad, on the Dyson site and others before purchasing. I even called Dyson several times in one day, to ask questions, (as I read the reviews and Yes they answered everytime!) people complained about the manual being hard to ...

Pros: Highly efficient cleaning; easy to use; well-designed
Cons: It takes a while to get used to using the hose

I'll admit I'm a gadget geek. I've had a variety of vacuum cleaners of varying sizes and styles. The quality varied as much as the shapes, but none of them seemed to do the trick -- especially with a household of one dog, three cats and a bird. I ...

Pros: Performance and value
Cons: I didn't own one sooner.

I did a lot of research before buying this vacuum. The biggest drawback being the price. Luckily, Kohl's had a big sale and we got a rare 30% off from their catalog promo. So we ended up getting this unit for the price of the regular upright all floors ...

Pros: Picks up dog hair very well
Cons: Attachments

I have had this vacuum for a year now and I love it. It replaced my Sears Kenmore which at the time had a higher rating on Consumer reports. This vacuum does a great job of picking up the hair that is left all over the house by my Shelties. ...

Pros: Doesn't lose suction as you vacuum.
Cons: Doesn't start out with adequate suction

When I first opened the box, I was disappointed by how toy-like all the parts were. It's also very heavy, especially since my last few vacuums were Orecks. Turning in it on, it was pretty loud but not the loudest. I found it very hard to maneuver, ...

Pros: The amazing job it does. Even I can unMistakably see is.
Cons: none, whatsoever.

The “Dyson” animal rules. I got my mom a “Dyson” for Christmas. It was the “Dyson Animal”. I was expecting great things from this vacuum, since I have heard all the reviews and it cost more than a regular vacuum. And the vacuum came through. First ...

Pros: Great suction, style and ease of use! A+++
Cons: Haven't run across any yet.

First off, I have to say that the first vacuum I ever owned was an Electrolux. It was a wonderful vacuum and it lasted for over 12 years! I have 2 Shelties...they have long hair that is constantly shedding. Needless to say, I vacuum A LOT! My vacuum ...

Pros: Easy to maneuver, cleans like crazy, well designed
Cons: Horrible manual, needs retractable cord

We have two dogs (formerly four) and SIX CATS. What can I say, we are animal lovers! After passing through two vacs in two years (a Fantom and a Hoover Windtunnel) we finally decided to drop six hundred dollars, give or take, on the Dyson. Like many ...

Pros: Quality on board attachments, long hose, extra long plug cord.
Cons: Two attachments not on board, hose has one part that extends to only one length.

I like the on board attachments but there are two pieces that do not stay on board - the hard floor attachment and the furniture attachment - both were a little confusing to attach to the hose - there were no clear instructions. Customer service is very ...

Pros: Very easy to use. Washable parts.
Cons: A little expensive, but works well.

I have had this vacuum for about a year, and have not had a single problem with it. It is by far the best that I have owned in my 31 years of life. I have used Dirt Devils, Eurekas, Rainbows, Kirbys, Orecks, and Minuteman for home and/or work. This ...

Pros: Works great! No bags, belts, or filters to be replaced.
Cons: A retractable cord would be nice.

One would almost have to laugh to see someone pay $500 for a vacuum, but when all the facts are weighed, $500 is actually a great price for a great product. First, let me say I used to be a big Consumer Reports advocate. I bought my last Hoover ...

Pros: clean floors, less dust, I can breathe better.
Cons: I honestly don't have a con.

I just purchased my new dyson DC 17 from Bed Bath and Beyond, using my 20% off discount coupon. The total cost, with coupon, came to $479 and some change. As soon as I arrived home, I assembled the machine and put it to the test. Yes, it works great, ...

Pros: Great suction power, nice long cord.
Cons: Cord doesn't retract. Heavy and bulky.

My husband went to Sears and bought this vacuum for me after watching the lady there struggle to show us how this vacuum works. I was not very impressed with her struggling but thought the suction power to vacuum was awesome. I clean houses that have ...

Pros: Powerful suction, quiet motor, five year warranty, HEPA filter, bagless, easy to use.
Cons: A bit pricey, documentation is poor, and a retractable cord should be standard.

We had been looking at Dyson's for months and hesitated because we just weren't sure we wanted to spend that much on a vacuum. We'd read and heard the claims about the incredible suction but still weren't convinced. One thing we knew for sure: our old ...

Pros: Cleans very well, stairs are finally clean
Cons: cord hook spins too easily, not perfect for tall people

I love this vacuum. I have 2 dogs (1 a big shedder and one light) and another white German Shepherd that visits daily. I would vacuum 3 times with my old machines (a hoover and a eureka) once forward, once sideways and once forward again. I would sit on ...

Pros: Good looking
Cons: As described in body of text above.

Purchased December 22, 2007 ... Traded In January 20, 2008 Owned approx. 20 days Expected a much better product. Main problem .. at the point where the body folds to enter the cleaning position, the unit has sharp plastic edges that actually scratch ...

Pros: Great Suction, and No bags
Cons: To great of suction "sometimes", messy when emptying container

I bought the Dyson DC17 last week at Sams Club. Its the purple one, but it doesn't contain the word "Animal". So I'm gathering its the same as all the other reviews. Like the others, the documentation sucked (BAD). But also, the vacuum sucked,(GOOD). It ...

Pros: great for cleaning up dog hair and small dirt particles
Cons: Pricy. VERY LOUD, hard to control, heavy.

This is a good vacuum if you have a pet, don't mind going deaf, and intend on getting back pain. First of all, dog hair gets stuck in the bristles on the bottom part of the vacuum which causes it to emit a very obnoxious and loud banshee- type ...

Pros: Good assortment of attachments, long cord, canister east to empty
Cons: Price, incredibly poor design, gums up with litter dust, inconsistent suction, sharp plastic edges

Being the owner of 2 cats, and very picky about my housecleaning, I'd been seeking a vacuum that was good with pet hair for many years. I'd been through a range of fairly expensive ($300) and not so expensive ($100) vacuums, including canisters, ...

Pros: Canister fills up quickly, must be picking up everything.
Cons: Heavy, difficult turning, clogs, need air compressor to unclog

I should have listened to my instincts and returned the Dyson DC17 Animal after day one.  I have 3 rooms to vacuum, and they are not huge rooms. But each room required a trip to the garbage can and a "cleaning process" at minimum 3 times.  ...

Pros: POWERFUL, quality, tough, durable, trouble free, and works like new a few years later.
Cons:
A bit heavier than some small cheap vacums.

To help a friend I allowed a Kirby demo the other day, the guy brought the new Kirby model thats lighter, and much more powerful than any model before it (dont remember the name). He ran this thing over several surfaces using the demo filters over ...

Pros: incredible cleaning on carpets
most attachments work well
Cons: pricey
works only so-so on hard floor surfaces

I purchased this vacuum at Best Buy about a year ago.  As an experiment, I vacuumed my house with my old vacuum (a relatively new Sears canister) before I tried the Dyson.  The carpet appeared quite clean.  But then, I tried the ...

Pros: It never loses suction, very powerful, many attachments. A+A+A+
Cons: It is a little heavy.

My Dyson has been the best vacuum I have ever owned. Even though it was a little more expensive I feel it is worth the money. The animal comes with many attachments which are good for any type of animal hair on chairs or furniture. I bought this ...

Pros: Save your money!
Cons: Canister cannot be washed, inter canister is a definite no-no. Cannot stretch hose up stairway.

I have read reviews from numerous happy customers, but here goes a real negative from this unsatisfied customer. I have owned many sweepers in my lifetime, including a Rainbow (which I hated to use only because my hour of sweeping turned into a thorough ...

Pros: good suction
Cons: cost

I know people love the dyson animal but i have not been that happy with mine. It makes this horrible sound sometimes, like almost a grinding sound. It only does it when i am using it on the floor on the carpet setting. it is fine when i use the ...

Pros: Great suction, Lifetime Hepa filter, Finally a vacuum that pick up that pet hair.
Cons: The wand is too long, and the hose is not flexible or long enough.

Do you have pets and allergies? Then this vacuum is for you. I bought my Dyson about 3 years ago and I LOVE IT! I had just bought one of those other vacuums and was so frustrated with all the pet hair still on the carpet. I told my husband "I don't ...

Pros: Picks up almost everything.
Cons: Expensive but worth it

I was skeptical at first and hesitant to buy because of the high price, but I have had my Dyson D17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum for over a year and a half now and it is the best vacuum I've had so far and well worth the price you pay. It gets ...

Pros: Powerful suction, No bags to purchase, My home feels so much cleaner!!!
Cons: I thought the price would be a con... It's worth it!

Could this be? Have I finally found a vacuum that can hold up to it's name? I've been reading all the good reviews. I have just purchase my 1st Dyson. I am so proud to own one. This is a exclusive club to belong. I had vacuumed my entire home with my ...

Pros: Excellent suction Superb cleaning Many useful accessories 5 year warranty
Cons: None for me!

I have owned this vacuum for over a year now. It is the best one I have ever owned. I have not had any problems with it. The suction rivals that of the 16 gallon shop vac that we have. It has never lost suction as all of my old vacs did. We live in ...

Pros: Good Suction, in fact performs as advertised, easy to use, and light weight.
Cons: Doesn't have a retractable cord, doesn't seem to be very rigid for the price.

This is the best vacuum that we have ever owned! The Dyson is very easy to use, the suction on the vacuum is amazing! It is easy to clean, easy to store and my children even enjoy vacuuming now. They have no problems keeping their bedrooms cleaned ...

Pros: Good performance y regular carpet. Clean air. Good for allergies.
Cons: Not good for long or short carpet. not too good for wood floor

This is a OK vacuum. It doesn't really does what they promise. It pick up better than other vacuums (eureka, Hoover, etc.) But if you have a tall carpet or really short carpet it won't pick up all the hair. You have to empty the container after you used ...

Pros: Nice to see the dirt that others leave behind.
Cons: Made from plastic. Can't replace clips, have to replace whole cylinder.

I paid $500 for the dyson about 2-3 years ago. Loved it for when it did. The best machine ever when you have pets. However, most of it is plastic. Plastic clips break easyily but you can't just replace the clip. By bottom clip broke so I would need to ...

Pros: Great suction, attachments,no bags and pretty color
Cons: A little pricey

I just love my new Dyson 17. I really took a while to part with my hard earn cash before purchasing a new vacuum. Lets face it these babies are expensive. I love the ease of storage and handling of an upright but till now couldn't find one that really ...

Pros: Could suck the chrome off of a trailer hitch.
Cons: A little heavy, but not too bad.

W00T! This thing sucks like a big giant sucking thing, and I mean that in the best way possible. My old, but not that old, Hoover upright was just not doing the job. It would regularly clog up with cat hair and dust and we'd have to take it outside ...

Pros: It works great on carpet and my allergies have never been better.
Cons: Unusable on bare floors if you are the 1-in-30 that gets a bad vac.

I bought my vac in January and after the 1st month, noticed that when using on the bare floor areas, it would suck onto the floor and have to be pried up. I called Dyson's support number and they asked me to take it to a service center near my ...

Pros: works well on carpet. attachments easy to use
Cons: bad design flaw (see above)- doesn't work well on bare floors or rugs

I had my Dyson 6 days and while pulling it back while vacuuming I brushed my leather chair and it gouged a big chunk out of it. I hardly touched it. I've been vacuuming 35 years and everyone will touch their furniture occasionally but I have never had ...

Pros: excellent attachments, long cord, detachable handle makes using attachments a breeze, warranty program
Cons: price

We just bought a new house, and with the million other purchases we have had in the last few weeks to get situated, a new vacuum had to be on the list. I have a black lab that sheds like nothing I've ever seen before and we've gone through (literally ...

Pros: Great suction
Cons: not good with animal hair, cost, and customer service!!!

We bought the Animal Dyson for Christmas because we have 3 big dogs and had heard really good things about it. We were really happy with the power of the suction and how much it picked up until it started making a really loud grinding sound. My husband ...

Pros: Best vac for the money if you have animals.
Cons: Not crazy about where the wands attack.

Not sure what else can be added but this being the fourth vac we've tried I had to add something. I could have saved a bunch of money if I had spent it in the first place. I had one bag left for the old one so I decided to do a little test. Now we have ...

Pros: Good suction, glides easily, long cord, bagless, 5 year warranty
Cons: Attachments don't suck, hose unwieldy in tight spaces, wear+ tear requires service, limited warranty

The Dyson DC17 Animal has very good suction - much better than my previous Hoover WindTunnel canister. And I enjoy not only not having to replace bags, but not having to search all of the local stores for the correct type (which they rarely have!). The ...

Pros: Looks cool, great suction, relatively light.
Cons: None that I can see.

I know that sounds lame, but my husband had no idea what to get me. He asked me what I wanted and I said "A Dyson vacuum". I had trouble justifying just buying it for no reason because of the price, but for a Christmas gift, I was perfectly willing. ...

Pros: Ease of use, durable construction, Power that doesn't compare to anything
Cons: Expensive, Sometimes awkward to maneuver (I didn't buy the Ball type)

I have two furry canines: Bouvier and Giant Schnauzer.... I bought the DC07 Animal in early 2003, because I could not find any other vacuum that was able to handle my pet hair issues. I previously owned a Kirby which was quite effective. However, I ...

Pros: Suction, suction, suction. No dusty exhaust air. My house smells clean!
Cons: Awkward to use the attachments(suction shortens the hose and makes it difficult to extend it)

I bought this after a friend of mine demonstrated hers. She had just a bought a 2 year old house with "tired" builders carpet. When I walked into her place after she vacuumed with Dyson, I couldn't believe my eyes. The carpet looked brand spanking new ...

Pros: Was easy to use. Seemed to pick up dirt okay. Had a 5 year warranty.
Cons: Left deep ugly grooves all over my carpet. Was expensive. I returned it.

When my old vacuum stopped working I was excited to try the Dyson. I couldn't wait to suck up huge amounts of dirt out of my carpets. I got it home and put it together. I found the instructions poor but it wasn't hard to figure out. I excitingly ...

Pros: Being able to warn people about it. Ease of emptying.
Cons: Super-cheap materials, moronic design, outrageous cost.

...take your pick. I have had a lot of vacuum cleaners. This is easily the worst vacuum I've ever had. It also makes a strong case for the most poorly designed product on the market today. First, I hope you enjoy moving all your furniture every time ...

Pros: Great for cleaning carpets. No expensive bags to buy. Long cord and hose.
Cons: Messy to clean out cannister. Cumbersome to carry up stairs.

I've had my Dyson Animal DC17 for 6 months, and have been very happy with it. At 60 years of age, I've had a few vacuums over the years. My old Electrolux machines were my favorites, an upright and a cannister, but they both needed replacement after 20 ...

Pros: The amount of dirt and fibers it removes with each cleaning. Love it.
Cons: A bit awkward with the hose and attachments. I am unfamiliar yet.

Okay, I usually blow this kind of stuff off...but, I am thoroughly impressed with this vacuum! I have a sharp vacuum, that is considered to be a great vacuum from the vacuum stores, but the amount of dirt and carpet fibers that came off of my 2 year old ...

Pros: Excellent on picking up Dog Hair! No fail suction is great!
Cons: On-board attachments fall off. Too short of a pole.

This is a simple case of Girl (with two dogs) meets Guy with two dogs & two kids with one dog each... Yes, that's SIX dogs in one house! & The DYSON DC-17 Animal is Victorious! A friend let me borrow their Dyson-14. I was embarrassed, after ...

Pros: Suction, tools, length of hose,easy to clean,
Cons: Don't like how the tools attach. Directions not clear

I vacuumed my carpet with my old vacuum 3 times getting ready for Christmas. Husband bought me a Dyson Animal Vac and I vacuumed and was SHOCKED at what it pulled out of my carpet. It was like I never vacuumed at all. I would highly recommend this ...

Pros: Awesome suction, Even Siberian Husky fur cannot stop the suction on this beast.
Cons: Price, but worth it.... Hose tends to retract with suction.

This is the vacuum to buy of you have a pet that sheds. I have a Siberian Husky and live in California, summer sucks with all of the hair. I had a Phantom vacuum that I bought because the Dyson looked a little cheap and it was a little expensive. BAD ...

Pros: Long hair (and lots of it!) is no match for this thing!
Cons: Can't think of any!

I have a large dog (a rottweiler mix), and he sheds long, black hairs all over my beige carpets all year long. It has gotten so bad that we have black tumbleweeds that blow over the tile and berber after only a week of not vacuuming. I have burned ...

Pros: Works
Suction
Colors
useful attachments
5 year warranty
Cons: Price, thought it's worth it.
Hard to get used to at first

I became sick and tired of buying an inexpensive vacuum cleaner every year. I was literally going through one sweeper each year, because of them breaking down. I decided to bite the bullet and buy a Dyson. I did my research. I talked to other people who ...

Pros: Really sucks up the dirt
Easy to push
Inculded all the attachments
Cons: A little pricey but well worth the investment.

 I have had my Dyson DC now for a couple of weeks. My husband vacuum first with my old vacuum and we thought it was clean. My old vacuum was a Sears Kenmore Canister that I have had for about  20 years plus it's been a great vacumm but it was ...

Pros: -No more vaccum bags
-Eliminate alergies
-helpful attatchments for hard to get areas
Cons: -The vaccum is very expensive
-The vacuum is somewhat heavy

My husband had been suffering from terrible allergies from our cats. We really didn't want to give the cats away. So I looked into many vaccums online for a while. Our friend had a DC17 animal bagless upright cyclonic vaccum. He said it worked awesome. ...

Pros: Great vacuum
Cons: Pray you never need to have it repaired.

A great vacuum until it doesn't work. I live alone - vacuum every other week. Just within the 1 year warranty the vacuum began stalling out while in use. I called Dyson, was told it would be covered by warranty and referred to an authorized repair shop. ...

Pros: nothing
Cons: customer service

If i could give this zero stars i would. This vacume BURNT a HOLE in my rug. I contacted Dyson repeatedly and experienced THE WORST customer service in my LIFE. They asked me to take pictures of the rug and send it to them which I did. It then ...

Pros: MINIMIZES PET HAIR, REDUCES ALLERGENS IN AIR, POWERFUL SUCTION, FANCY STYLE
Cons: PRICE IS A BIT HIGH, A BIT HEAVY AS WELL

ARE YOU FED UP WITH THE VACUUM THAT YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND/OR WIFE BOUGHT WHEN YOU FIRST GOT MARRIED OVER TWENTY YEARS AGO?? WELL, THE MARKET HAS COME OUT WITH A PLENTY MORE SINCE THEN AND IT JUST SO HAPPENS THAT THE DYSON DC17 IS ONE OF THEM. ...

Pros: It cleans WAY better than our more expensive oreck.  Easy to use and empty container.
Cons: Little heavy (just adds to cleaning power), and wand is short for a 6'3" guy.

My wife and I both have allergies that are aggravated by our two indoor dogs. We have been using our oreck for the last few years but finally got fed up with the strong dog smell emitting from the vacuum every time we used it. We spent a considerable ...

Pros: It sucks well!
Cons: It breaks instantly
The support sucks
The warranty is worthless
STAY AWAY! Put your money elsewhere!

I just purchased a Dyson DC-17 "Animal" vacuum cleaner. I decided to go with Dyson because I had heard good things about their warranties, their customer service, and the actual quality of their products. My company has a special employee store ...

Pros: Powerful suction
Cons: Heavy, Akward,Price Too High

First I vacuumed with my old Eureka and then my Dyson. The Dyson did get more pet hair out of the carpet and I was happy but after using it day after day, I found using the Dyson was hard work. It's a heavy akward machine. Our home has carpet and wood floors. It did not work as well on the wood floors. I found the attatchments to be a big hassle and the design was lacking. I would not buy Dyson again, it's way over rated.

Pros: Picks up a lot of dirt
Cons: Leaves too many deep marks

I purchased a Dyson 17 three days ago. It leaves deep marks in my plush carpet. I am not happy with the results. It might pick up more dirt but even running it without the brushes on, I cannot get rid of the marks. It looks like the carpet has been raked. I am returning to Sears where I bought it.

Pros: The sucking power! Dyson is the first and only one I will buy.
Cons: Emptying the canister can be a little messy but don't let that stop you.

I reviewed the Dyson all over the place. I finally found this one online refurbished.  I wanted one with the ball but this one is AMAZING! I read somewhere that it started to suck up their carpet fibers. I had the same experience. I don't know a whole lot about carpet.  But I'm guessing it was picking up the loose ones.  This product also picked up dog hair that has been vacuumed over so many time and never picked up.

Pros: Very powerful machine that does not loose suction.
Cons: Will not work on long thick carpet. Hose attachment and wand are cumbersome to use.

This vacuum worked great on our Berber carpet. However, we just bought new very expensive California Berber which is higher and thicker carpet that feels great when you walk on it and it has a very rich look to it.
They Dyson vacuum does not have a height adjustment because it rides on top of the carpet so you don't have to bother with adjusting when you move from one surface to another. That is the problem.
This vacuum sucks itself to the carpet and wont let go!!! You can't move it! It is worthless on this type of carpet. Don't waste you $500 like we did if you have or plan to have this type of carpet.
But if you have short carpet you will love this machine.

Pros: good vacuum, comparable to Hoover Windtunnel
Cons: Pricey

Excepting my first child and living with 2 cats and a dog I thought I would test my mothers new Dyson against my 5 year Hoover Windtunnel. I first vacuumed with my Hoover and then went over the same area with the Dyson, to my amazement the Dyson picked up even more. The was shortlived though, when I vacuumed a new area with the Dyson and went over the same area with the Hoover the same thing happened more was picked up. So my husband and I decided that the $550 price tag wasn't worth it considering it didn't do any better than my old Hoover.

Both vacuums were cleaned out before and after testing.

Pros: Clean-up a breeze, Spectacular suction, useful attachments
Cons: Wish the cord was retractable.

When we built our new home we included a top of the line central vac system, within in a year the motor had burned out. We decided to spend a little more and purchase the Dyson DC17, we have no regrets. You will be amazed by the debris this machine pulls from your carpet. It leaves your floors free of even the tiniest of dust particles that can aggravate allergies and just like the commercials say, you will not loose suction. The clean-up is so easy and mess-free, it is nice to be able to see what the vacuum is actually sucking up. It comes with a variety of really useful attachments, my favorite is the stair and upholstery attachment. Yes, you are spending a little more for a vacuum, but it is well worth it to have a visibly cleaner and allergen-free home with this vacuum.

Pros: Attachments are very easy!
Cons: None, this vacuum is a dream!

I've been wanting a Dyson for a very long time. I have two dogs, and 1 long haired cat, not to mention the husband, the daughter, the younger sister and the nephew that all are contained in 1200 square feet. My Hoover Fold Away just wasn't keeping up with the mess. I have to say, it was the best money I've ever spent! It keeps up with the kids and the pets. My favorite part is the attachments, it's so nice to not have bend over and switch so many things to get on my stairs. Truly I would recommend this to anyone looking for a new vacuum. Yes it's a lot of money, but it is worth every red cent.

Pros: great pick up, great mobility, awesome machine!
Cons: hate the purple, but some spray paint will take care of that! LOL

This vacuum is often referred to as "luxury" - that is not accurate, with a golden retreiver, german shepherd and a cat at my house it is a necessity!!!

I read the reviews and thought that upon purchase I would be impressed. The first time I used it on the same area I had just cleaned with my old vac I was absolutely amazed at how much dirt it picked up, how great the carpet looked and felt. This is the best money I have ever spent --except for my marriage license :-)

Pros: picks up hair and fine dirt like a champ
Cons: awkward on stairs and awful documentation

This vac outperforms every other vac I've ever owned, including the two Kirby's I wore out prior to buying the Dyson. It cleans carpet like nothing I've ever seen. Fine dirt and animal hair that must have eluded the Kirby's for years came up in staggering quantity on the first pass with the Dyson. It is maneuverable and very easy to push. Though light, it seems quite sturdy, unlike the Bissell steamer I had that fell apart.

After one attempt to vacuum stairs with the included attachment, I went back to my handheld. Holding the attachment at the required angle was extremely awkward, even painful. There may be a different way to set it up for this purpose, but the poor documentation makes it impossible to tell. I wouldn't recommend buying this vacuum expecting to make full use of the attachments unless the company revises the incredibly bad and incomplete documentation.

Pros: Good if picking up dust particles and dog hair
Cons: Sweeper may break if you were to suck up a dime from under something.

You are better off to by a Hoover or another brand, as the Dyson is too over priced for what you get. Wish I would have not bought it. Has great suction, but the sweeping brush head is a pathetic piece of plastic and the bristles are so stiff, they leave marks in semi-plush carpet. After vacuuming you need to go back over the carpet again with just the suction on to hopefully blend out the marks made by the sweeper rotating brushes. Used it the first week and latched on to shoe string from under the edge of the bed resulting in breaking of the belt, and who knows what else. Now taking it to the repair shop. The design is unique and modern, but do not believe it is durable.

Pros: suction, attachments, easy to empty, also cleans bare floors well, 5 year warranty
Cons: HORRIBLE documentation

Yes, I finally broke down and spent $549.00 on a Dyson DC17 Complete Animal. Was it worth it? Absolutely! I thought the Hoover I had been using was doing an okay job, but the first time I used the Dyson I was amazed at the amount of dirt and dog hair it pulled up. I was disgusted that my carpet had so much unseen dirt in it. The canister is easy to empty and it comes with numerous attachments. The attachments actually do a great job, but good luck figuring out how to use them. The documents that came in the box were so bad I had to go to the Dyson website to find out which attachment did what. If you have pets that shed, you MUST have this vacuum. It also does a great job on bare floors like tile and linoleum because the rotating brush on the bottom can be turned off so it doesn't kick dirt behind it.

Pros: Five year warranty, bagless, washable filter, attachments work well, sucks the spots off a Dalmation.
Cons: Could use a longer hose for stairs.

My wife and I have had a Kirby Heritage 2 for over 10 years. It served us well until the motor finally died. Kirbys are very good vacuums, but they are heavy and overpriced. We purchased a Eureka ($139) 2 months before the Kirby. The Eureka not only did not work well, it broke within 2 months, hence the Kirby (I guess you get what you pay for). After reading reviews on the internet and epinions, we finally chose the Dyson DC 17 Animal. We were also looking at the Kenmore progressive 36932. We ultimately chose the Dyson because of the five year warranty, washable filter, and because everyone said it is good if you have pets. WOW.... My wife and I are truly impressed. Believe all of the reviews! It is expensive, but IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! It picked up dirt my Kirby didn't even know about! Like everyone else, I was shocked, disgusted, and amazed all at once. For what it's worth, in my opinion, if you don't want the brain damage, spend the money, buy the best, and cry only once!

Pros: Great suction. Easy to use.  Comes with a lot of attachments.
Cons: It's a little spendy, but with a 5 yr warranty totally worth it.

We are getting new carpet put in, and with a newborn baby not yet crawling and 3 animals I wanted a good vacuum that would pick up all the animal hair.  After researching online we decided on the Dyson animal.  I just used it today on an area rug and was totally amazed and disgusted by what the dyson picked up.  It filled the bin about halfway up with pet hair and dirt that our regular vacuum obviously missed.  I am a convert now and will never go back to a "regular" vacuum.

Pros: good suction
Cons: sharp edges, no light, heavy, loud & way to expensive

The first time I used my new DYSON vacuum it tore my couch!! The edge of the vacuum is extremly sharp and when I got close to the couch and pulled back on the vacuum it snagged the material. I did contact Dyson and send them pictures, they just said that the vacuum needs to be defective in order for them to help me out. I don't believe the vacuum is defective, its just the way it was made. So i guess buying an expensive vacuum didn't pay off for me. The vacuum does have good pick up but thats about all. It is loud, hard to use the wand and leaves deep lines in the carpet. i do not like that there is no light either. this vacuum is going back and I will never buy another Dyson product again!!!!

Pros: Suction power, user friendly, low emissions, a great vacuum!
Cons: Initial cost (but no bags or filters to buy once purchased)

This vacuum is the ONE! My husband and I returned the Dyson Animal Ball DC15 due to a hideous noise! We purchased the newer Dyson Animal DC17 instead and LOVE IT! This vacuum has AMAZING power, it is user friendly, is lighter in weight than the other Dysons, and it costs $50 less than the Animal Ball. And you cannot beat the lifetime HEPA filter and the very low emissions--any vacuum that is good for the environment is good for all of us!

P.S. You can use the 20% off coupon at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and save $110.00 (we did)!

Pros: really gets the pet hair, easy to use
Cons: price

Just bought this vacuum and my son immediately used it on our family room rug. I could not believe the dirt and dog hair it got up with relative ease. He then used it on the hall and another room upstairs. Anything that can get him to clean is worth its price in gold! The ultimate test was a navy blue runner that I have been trying to get the dog hairs out of. It worked better than I could imagine. My husband says it was nice to get a product that finally does exactly what it says. As to its weight...I had a Kirby! Now that was heavy, this does not compare!

Pros: Powerful, out cleaned my old vacuum
Cons: Very Pricey and a not good for shag rugs!

I just bought this Dyson and on the first night I vacuumed like normal using my old vacuum (Dirt Devil Platinum Force with HEPA filter) then I used the Dyson. I was amazed about the amount of dirt the Dyson vacuum managed to pick up.

The Dyson is a bit heavy but using it is a breeze, I swear it seems to be self-propelled because my old vacuum was harder to push and pull than the Dyson was. It is not overly loud but when you turn it on you can really hear how more powerful it is.

I did discover a problem with it however and it is with my shag rug. The Dyson has some very, very stiff brushes on its rollers which I think is one reason why it picks up hair so well. Well I have a red, shag rug in the middle of my room and I used the Dyson to vacuum it and the Dyson’s stiff brushes managed to pull up lots of fibers from my shag rug. I have found I can vacuum without the brushes going so that maybe my solution for now.

Pros: Great suction and machine sits securely as you vacuum up steps with the retractable hose.
Cons: This vacuum cleaner should have included a retractable cord and a head light.

This vacuum does clean very well but could benefit from some design improvements.

For $500 it should feature a retractable cord and a headlight. Within the first 15 months of ownership I had a brush head break plus its replacement. Additionally, the waste canister broke and was expensive to replace. I find it difficult to keep the waste canister cleaned out properly. The button to release the retractable hose is quite stubborn and requires brute hand strength. Lastly, the pet turbo hand attachment will not stay secured when vacuuming steps.

Pros: Cleans carpet like no other, useful for all surfaces, super powerful
Cons: Heavy, costly, takes getting used to from previous vacuum cleaners, useless owners manual

Used our new Dyson DC17 for the first time last night. I found the results, in a word, amazing! I had just vacuumed three days ago with our Eureka which we have been using for 2 years. Always thought it did a decent job. But after using the Dyson it is clear I thought wrong. It is just my wife and me, and two cats. We are clean people. The Dyson tells me our cats shed a lot that was not being picked up before. Plus I like the ability to go from carpet to tile floor by simply turning off the rolling brush feature. Out of the box, it looks like no other vacuum cleaner I have used. In fact, a bit intimidating at first. I doubt my older parents would have the patience to figure it out. The owners manual is good for the pictures only. Online is no better. Still not sure of the use of the attachments, or if I really will use them/need them. But again, my first impressions are really strong. Appears to be worth the money (a lot).

Pros: Lots of attachments / extras New 5 Year Warranty Performance is unmatched
Cons: Attachment holder on vacuum can be tricky

Everything they say here is true. I replaced my old Hoover Windtunnel (which Consumer Reports still rates higher than the Dyson... ignore them) and was amazed at how much more dirt this thing picks up. You will not believe it until you try it. Its also much easier to push around than the old one.

I am a guy and USED to hate to vacuum... that should be the marketing line - my GF has yet to use it because I am vacuuming all the time now...

Even the Dyzorb carpet cleaning powder worked great on high traffic areas.

Buy it and you will not regret it. Its expensive but totally worth it.

Pros: Worked good, when new.....
Cons: You name it !!!!!

This is one of the WORST vacuums I have ever owned ! I regret spending the extra bucks for it !! I've had the machine for only a couple of years, and it won't pick up a THING !!!! It will cost as much to have it repaired, as it will to get a new vacuum.....but NOT another Dyson !!!!

Pros: Picks up pet hair
Cons: Heavy, the cord gets in the way, lost suction!

Very disappointed! What a load of hype over not that much. I was so excited to get it home and was quickly let down. I currently have 3 dogs and 2 cats and a lot of pet hair. So, when I read about this vacuum made especially for pet owners, I was beside myself with excitement. WOW! I just wasn't thrilled nor impressed with the job it did at all. I just don't think it's worth the money. If it truly was going to be the king of all vacuums and last me till eternity, then it would have been worth the $$.

Other than one rude person on the customer service end, the ones I spoke with were very helpful but I didn't get the feeling that they truly knew about any of the Dyson products.

Pros: strong vacuum. easy to use. everything goes together well with no problems.
Cons: it is expensive and it would be great if it could be packed away smaller.

I love my dyson. Its def. worth the money. It sucks up all that dog hair my other machine must have been leaving behind (yuck)

Pros: None
Cons: Very expensive, disappointing suction, difficult to use.

I hate my Dyson vacuum and feel like an idiot for spending so much on such a disappointing product. I was fooled by the ads. I wish I had my old vacuum back. The suction is disappointing especially on wood floors. I have to go over spots several times to pick up visible dust and dirt. The attachments are awkward and don't really work. To remove the hose for attachments is always difficult and time consuming. Handle on hose is very awkward. Just not a user friendly vacuum. I would recommend buying anything other than this product.

Pros: attachments easy to use canister easy to clean less noisy than the Kirby
Cons: At this point I have not found any cons to the Dyson DC17.

I just purchased a DC17 Dyson vacuum and was thrilled with the performance and the ease of using it.

After using my Kirby for 12 years, it finally lost its suction. I thought I had a clean house until I ran the Dyson DC17 over my 10'X16' living room. The canister filled very quickly with dog hair and dust and lint. I ended up emptying the canister twice after cleaning that one room.

As far a cost goes, the Kirby had a $800.00 price tag. Although I used it for 12 years, it really didn't clean that well after about 8 years. I paid $549.00 for the DC17 and I think it was a good decision.

It is much easier to control than the Kirby. It is not as heavy, and the attachments are easy to use. I would definitely recommend the Dyson vacuum to anyone who wants quality.

Pros: great suction, easy to carry, relatively quiet for such a powerful tool.
Cons: power cord tends to get in the way

With 3 pets in the house, this is the vacuum we decided on. It was pricey but we wanted to do it right once and for all, and never to complain about the vacuums that don't suck anymore (we all have too many of those). Well, it definitely didn't disappoint. It didn't come with very much instructions but I found it quite easy to figure out what goes where. After vacuuming, the carpet feels soft and fluff and definitely cleaner than ever. I even carried this vacuum up and down the stairs several times with ease. The canister has small capacity but I find the emptying quite simple, so it really isn't a problem. The only thing that can be improved on is adding the retractable cords. It can be winded on the back of the vacuum but it tends to unwind itself while vacuuming, and gets in the way. Other than that, it's worth every penny we spend and I definitely will not go for anything less good after my experience with this Animal!

Pros: great suction, hair removal,no flying dirt particles
Cons: none

I bought the dc17 animal. High priced but well worth it. I have terrazzo tile floors downstairs and it worked so well. Usually when you vacuum you will feel the dirt particles blowing back at your feet, but not with this Dyson. This really impressed me! I like where the electrical cord is placed on the body of the vacuum near the top; it doesn't get in the way like other cords placed at the bottom of the body. I have 4 dogs and 2 cats and it is as all the other reviews say, it picks up the hair. There will always be a bad review, but just look at all of the good ones. The great reviews outnumber the bad. You will be very pleased. It is a little heavy carrying up the stairs, but it is heavy plastic, what do you expect!

Pros: Powerful-n-easy to move on deep carpet. Easy empty,auto height adjustment is great. Glides smooth.
Cons: Documentation is vague,online registration odd, no complaints with the vac .

Great suction, and very powerful. It's heavy but easy to wield. I have 2 dogs and 1 (had 2) cat and deep carpeting. I've gone through 5 vacuums in the last 7 years including a Kirby and Electrolux. I was always eying the Dyson and trying to convince my wife that spending the extra cash may be worth it in the long run. Well we'll see in time if I was right. The 5 year warranty is comforting. So far so good though.

This vac may be heavy to carry from room to room, but it glides during operation. It takes less muscle to push than my old vac. This may be due to the auto height adjustment feature. I haven't had time to try the gadgets that came with the DC17 so I can't review them.

Note to all that are complaining they have to empty the canister too often... That means it's working. It's not a negative. It means your old vac wasn't powerful enough to fill the bag/canister as quickly.

Pros: powerful suction
Cons: awkward, heavy, problematic, expensive

We bought the Dyson because of its powerful suction ability, which we thought would help clean up our dog's shedding hair. And it did. But that is the only good thing I have to say about this vacuum. It is heavy and difficult to use. Dyson advertising would have you believe that there are no filters but there is a filter you have to wash and dry at least every four months. You also have to clean the shroud several times a year. And you have to empty bin far more frequently than you ever have to change bags on a traditional vacuum. Its a pain in the neck. And now after little more than a year it has lost most of its suction ability and I have to have it repaired. Do yourself a favor and do not waste your money.

Pros:

Works nice on carpets

Cons: The front rollers eat vinyl flooring while turning/moving

First off ---I need to say up until today I loved this vacuum. It is great on my carpeting. We have been noticing 1/8 inch cut marks on our new top of the line vinyl flooring (this is not linoleum) and my hardwood floor but unsure of the cause. UNTIL, yesterday. I was vacuuming, without the beater brush running and two more cut marks appeared. My husband quickly turned over the machine and started looking and measuring. There are two very small rollers on the base of the vacuum. During vacuuming when the machine is being used and moved back and forth they have been cutting my floor which is less than 1 year old (along with the vacuum, less than 1 year old).

This was instantly reported to Dyson and we are awaiting a phone call back from someone higher up.

Has anyone else ever had this type of problem in their home? If so, please be in touch with me.

Thank you.
Kim

Pros: The pros for this vacuum are the colors purple and smoke gray. 
Cons: I would steer clear of this thing unless you like heavy plastics!

This is the worse handling vacuum I've ever had.
It had no pedal to push on and off, you have to reach your foot around the front.
The booklet didn't describe how to pull the tool handle out. When using the tools, the plastic tube bends and cuts off the suction so you have to lean the vacuum down so that doesn't happen.
  Emptying this thing is extremely unsanitary and disgusting. No matter how careful you are, the dust poofs up and you breathe it in. Any bacteria are now in your lungs! 
 In the plastic canister, large clumps of dust gets stuck between the all those tiny holes (have you noticed?) You have to use a swiffer or long stick to dislodge them. This should not happen.
  You have to empty the vacuum at least 3 times (if you have pet hair around) which is annoying especially if you have long hair breeds like Golden Retrievers.
  Sorry, but I hate this thing and will never buy a Dyson, again. 
Any vacuum without bags is not a money saver. You'll be buying filters instead which are equal in cost to bags for 6 months.
 It's all hype. I'm back to using my Hoover Windtunnel WITH Hepa BAGS. 
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Pros: Awesome suction, many tools, feels self propelled, easy emptying canister, never have to replace filter
Cons: exstension tool wand stiff and hard to manuever

I love my new Dyson. I knew my vacuum (Dirt devil) wasn't the best but I vacuumed this morning with it and then with my new Dyson. I could not believe how much I still picked up with the Dyson. It filled up the whole canister after I was done with my whole house! The suction is amazing!
The only complaint I have really is the wand. It is really hard to get it off to use and then it is really stiff and hard to manuever. I used it on my stairs and realized I had muscles that I didn't know existed! I do like how I can leave it at the bottom of the stairs though, and still reach the top(barely).
Anyway, overall, I think it is money well spent. My 3 cats and 2 small children leave hair and mess everywhere and the dyson is wonderful in helping me keep my carpets clean and for me, allergy free, since I am allergic to my own cats!

Pros: Excellent in picking up animal hair
Cons: Hose is awkward to use. Plus see my review

So sorry I wasted the money on this much hyped vacuum cleaner. While it does an excellent job picking up animal hair, beware of anything else that might be on your carpet. This will be the 3rd time to the repair shop for this vac. The beater brush has stopped working again. Believe me I do not abuse this vac. The brush just stops working. The first time they replaced the belt because the company found the first to be insufficient. I am not sure why it stopped working the next 2 times, but I have had it. Also beware when you clean the filter. Instructions tell you to soak it in cold water for 3 minutes then run under cold water and squeeze until the water is clear. My whole bathroom was covered in "black soot". I am still coughing up black "stuff". I followed the directions and cannot believe this "soot" became airborne while in water. Believe me it did. Enclosed directions are poor. The wand is awkward to use. I emailed Dyson for my money back. I am calling the store I bought it at to return.

Pros: None -
Cons: Unreliable
No suction
Difficult to clean
Far too heavy relative to its power

ABYSMAL LUCK with this vacuum
Not at all what we expected from Dyson - no help from the manufacturer.  We are not purchasing any Dyson product ever again!

Pros: Excellent Suction, no bags, washable filter, easy setup, it CLEANS
Cons: Heavy - pricey

I can't even begin to tell you how much I am already in love with this vacuum cleaner - and I just bought it yesterday! I have only vacuumed one room so far and just had to get on line and write a review. After a very quick and pain free set up I have put this "animal" to the test and it has far exceeded my expectations. I was very leary about spending the $$ but after going through Windtunnel after Windtunnel I said enough was enough. This Dyson DC17 Absoulte Animal ROCKS! And to think my cleaning people, who come every two weeks were here, not kidding, yesterday, the canister is FULL of dirt and pet hair - AMAZING. With 3 boys, a dog and a husband who trek in dirt all the time, this vacuum is going to get a workout and I am happy to say that I am glad to have spent the extra $ and am pleased to see that despite it being in use for 1/2 an hour - it has surpassed and outperformed my skeptisims! Go get yourself one!!!

Pros: Great suction, beating action, tool convenience, ease of emptying the debris container. 
Cons: The only way it could be better is if it ran and emptied itself!! :)

I have had my Dyson for 2 months.  It is the best vacuum that I have ever had.  I have had the more expensive vacuums and they didn't compare. 
I have a dog that sheds and I use the machine, daily.  Before when I  vacuumed, I thought that I was being thorough.  I didn't have any idea how much debris that I was leaving.
My close friend has a rather new Oreck.  She paid a couple of hundred dollars more than I did.  She vacuumed her living room to her satisfaction.  I then went over it with my "Animal."  I got a container full of dog hair and dirt.  She was amazed, and angry!!  :)
I should be receiving a commission for selling the machines!!  
I bought my Dyson DC-17 online from Home Depot.  This machine is my new best friend!!  

Pros: Good internet hype, great marketing.
Cons: Costly, upper cyclone chamber CANNOT be opened for cleaning.

I own this thing, its about a year old and its having its motor replaced right now.  Here's the problem with this vacuum.  Its sold as for use with pets, yet the whole part of the upper cyclone chamber CANNNOT be opened up and cleared of debris.  I spent hours running water through it to try and get the cat hair completely out of the upper chamber and there is NO getting it all out.  Also, there is a filter in the motor assembly that cannot be cleaned without disassembling the motor housing and it costs 40 bucks.  I'm paying for one of those, though Dyson is paying for the motor.  The repair guy where I took it (A Dyson authorized Repair Shop) told me they DON'T recommend them because they don't hold up, the cyclone chamber CANNOT be cleaned and they are over priced.  If you don't believe me at least do this, call a vacuum service place that services them and ask them, "Hey what do you think of the Dyson DC-17).  The shop I went to had about 6 of em sitting waiting repair for a lot of the same issues I have.

Pros: Great suction, long cord, easy to empty canister, quiet, great attachments, ONE FILTER FOREVER!!
Cons: Not sure if I like how the attachments attach, but I'll get over it.

Great Suction! Made my carpets look new again. I couldn't believe what my old vacuum was leaving behind. I also love the mini turbine head, I've never had anything that would take the cat hair off of my couch so well. It was a bit spendy, but if I take into consideration how many vacuums, bags, and filters I've purchased in the last 10 years this will pay for itself in no time. Take it from me I have 3 cats and a two year old, you can't go wrong.

Pros: Vacuum works great when it works.
Cons: Customer Service Dept.

After owning this vacuum for 6 monthes the rotating motor broke. I have been waiting 4 weeks for the return of my vacuum. After numerous problems with the factory service and the repair shop I am still waiting for the motor to appear at the service center. Dyson says it was shipped two weeks ago. Unfortunately the customer service dept has no way of contacting their parts dept (believe it or not). I will never buy another Dyson again.

Pros: when it works it works well.
Cons: plastic body parts are cheep, it has been in shop two times.

we looked for a vacuum for some time, our last vac. came from sears and lasted for about 7 yrs. we had seen a lot of ads on the dyson dc17 animal bagless.