Dyson DC17 Animal Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

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!