Dyson DC14 All floors Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

Pros: Suction power, ergonomics, durability, it works.
Cons: Price, the wand can be annoying to set up

What is a Dyson vacuum. Simply put the Dyson vacuum is the first canister vacuum that does not lose suction. And it works. The DC 14 is the latest in the Dyson line of upright vacuums. It is the replacement for the DC 07 and has a number of ...

Pros: cleans great, never loses suction, easy to empty canister, HEPA filter
Cons: lack of documentation

When I was cleaning my house the weekend before we were to move in, I started out cleaning with a Shop-Vac. After a while, I grew tired of it as it wasn’t doing the job I needed it to do. I decided I deserved a treat and went out to the nearest Sears ...

Pros: Picks up everything.  Easy to empty the dirt canister. 
Cons: Expensive

Just about everyone needs to vacuum at some point even if they don’t have much carpet in their home.  I have used many vacuums over the years, some of which were better than others.  I was very happy when I first got a bagless vacuum ...

Pros: Excellent performance, easy to use, intelligent ergonomic design, easy to maintain.
Cons: Pricey, not much else.

Not just another Vacuum... I know it's a leap to call something revolutionary. Especially when the Dyson vacuum line has not received top honors from independent testers (two models scored in the upper-middle of a certain ...

Pros: Some brilliant innovations. Powerful suction. Easy-empty bin. No dust smell whatsoever. Easily removable parts.
Cons: Annoying stretch hose. No headlight... are you kidding? Lousy cord design. Frustrating on small jobs.

First of all, let me just get something off my chest about this Dyson fellow. It bothers me more than a little to see a grown man on TV with a pained look on his face telling me how frustrated he was by his previous vacuum cleaners. I'm 41 years old and ...

Pros: cleans like crazy, doesn't blow dust, long cord, easy to clean
Cons: none come to mind

I first heard about this from someone at work a few years ago, and about how they used their old vacuum on the carpet and then when over it with the Dyson and filled up the bin. Twice. We got this in December of 2005 as a gift from my mother. It is ...

Pros: Vacuums like no other vacuum, light, easily maneuverable
Cons: Price, doesn't get into places my other vacuum did without attachments

Do you remember how Ralphie felt when he got his BB gun for Christmas; well I felt the same way when my Dyson arrived. But I had a much better experience with my Dyson, than Ralphie did with his BB gun. I have done so much research on this product ...

Pros: It works! Easy to empty dirt, no filters to change.
Cons: Price for some.

We had a Filter Queen canister vacuum prior to buying the Dyson. I'd seen the Dyson commercials on TV and been impressed with the idea of not having to change filters & that the vacuum wouldn't lose suction. I'd been feeling for awhile that our old ...

Pros: The DC14 Full Access is an amazingly powerful and easy to use vacuum cleaner.
Cons: The Dyson Mini Turbine Head accessory is completely worthless and shouldn't be on the market

First of all, I will suggest that you go to the Dyson website and read everything you can about how they work, what the various models do, and what you should expect. This is the Dyson US website: http://www.dyson.com/ This is the only vacuum ...

Pros: Suction power, ease of use, styling, quiet, indestructible!
Cons: nothing!

I was in the market for a vacuum... and what brand was the first one I decided I wanted? You guessed it. Dyson. In selling them, I grew to love them, and know that they're worth the money. (especially for me, as I have three dogs and allergies out ...

Pros: Light weight, strong suction, long cord, great attachment tool selection, 17 foot long extension hose
Cons: Won't go far under furniture without the specific attachment.

I did quite a bit a research on vacuums before purchasing the DC 14. I was not really in the market for a $500 (with tax) vacuum, after all, all of my previous vacuums were in the $150 to $250 range. I have had the DC14 for about a month now, and it is ...

Pros: great pickup, easy to use, no bags, and long cord
Cons: no headlight and the crevice tool is a little weak

I must admit that I am a vacuum-aholic. So when I got married a year and a half ago I was so excited to get my very own vacuum. To my dismay, we received a cheap Hoover vacuum, which made this enjoyable task complete torture. The filter was difficult to ...

Pros: Powerful; easy to use; peace of mind KNOWING your floors are clean as can be
Cons: expensive; tools are needed to get to out of the ordinary places

Okay, so I caved in. I've been seeing the Dyson commercials on TV and swore I'd never spend this much on a vacuum. Even when my sister- and brother-in-law got one, I said they were crazy. But, my fifteen year old Hoover Wind Tunnel just wasn't ...

Pros: Great suction, ergonomic reach of attachments, easy to push.
Cons: Expensive for a vacuum but more than worth it!

Dyson 'sucks' up the competition! I don't like household chores. My wife doesn't like household chores. We have two ragdoll cats (long hair, lots of fur, lots of shedding). We have a housekeeping service that cleans our house. In short, ...

Pros: Suction, suction, suction. Five year warranty.
Cons: The price and the weight.

If I had any song writing ability I would write one about the Dyson DC14, and it would be a love song. The Dyson DC14 does come with a hefty price tag at over $500CAD, but it makes less expensive vacuum look like nothing more than dirt movers. I ...

Pros: Lives up to the hype! Worth the price. Sucks like a shop-vac!
Cons: Expensive. Small canister. Dumping the canister can be messy.

With three dogs and two cats, several of which are "shedding" breeds, and a mix of carpet and hardwood floors, a good vacuum is an absolute "must have" item. After years of faithful service, the old Electrolux was showing its (considerable) age, ...

Pros: HEPA, easier to use attachment stick, smaller and lighter, well engineered, solid construction, decent power
Cons: Occasional loud noise, need to fully unwind power cord, no vacuum tracks, useless reach attachment

I'm a vacuum novice. I've only owned one other even though I'm 34 years old. I just bought this vacuum today - a new red one. I had been doing some drywall work and some fine dust escaped the work area and was spread around the house. The main ...

Pros: Great vacuum, does what it says
Cons: Build up near brush and retail price

We've had numerous vacuums over the years. We've had them fall apart or need constant belt, filter and bag changes. With a 2 year old and renting, I knew we had to get a vacuum that could handle the demand. I started hearing great things about the ...

Pros: Ultimate sucking power. Space-age design
Cons: That eyeball popping noise. Minor design faults. Ridiculous price.

I bought the Dyson DC-14 about 2 months ago. I considered a good purchase and still do. I have quite a few cats that have a tendency to leave pods of fur on the carpet. This vacuum, aptly named the Animal, sucks them up with conviction. I was very ...

Pros: As stated by countless others..suction fairly constant, cannister eliminates need for bags, fairly quiet
Cons: Too expensive, cumbersome, hard to disassemble,power cord too long, knots up frequently

I have had my Dyson vacuum for about 3 years now, and in that time, I have really had some time to evaluate the effectiveness of this unit. I have learned also that it is best to wait for some time before evaluating a product. Writing glowing ...

Pros: Everything you'd expect and want in a vacuum.
Cons: None.

My background...29, working in telecommunications. Hobbies? Playing guitar, drinking beer, playing video games, working out. Your average American male. Your average American male that could give a crap how good a vacuum cleaner is. That being said, ...

Pros: Excellent suction; easy to use and assemble; telescopic wand and hose; lifetime HEPA filter
Cons: Initial price; no height adjustment; no light

All my life, Hoover is all I have ever known and would have likely purchased one this time around. And why not? It is a division of Maytag and it's what my parents bought. But as I started to compare different models and manufactures, Dyson was ...

Pros: Strong suction, allergy free, easy to use, durable, convenient, time saver, great value.
Cons: I have competition for my wife's praise.

I wanted to write about the Dyson DC14 because since I've bought it, my wife has raved about it everyday when I get home from work.  She used the word "Love" when referring to it.  We've used every vacuum out there: Rainbow (the kind you put ...

Pros: Excellent suction, easy to use. Long hose for stairs. No bags, empties completely and easily.
Cons: Attachments should be better designed and of higher quality.

With seven cats, getting the hair up was real manual labor. Though I vacuumed at least once a day, my Miele just would not get it up and I'd end up going over each inch of the rug with a hand brush. Dyson lives up to their advertising; it really does ...

Pros: Powerful suction, Sturdy construction, Excellent design
Cons: Price

Overview I had never heard of Dyson until a few months ago when one of our friends bought one for their new home. I was really impressed by the quality construction and superior design. Soon, I was plotting the demise of our bagless Eureka, which ...

Pros: Suction ability, easy of pushing, capacity of dust bin
Cons: Suction for tools seems like it is a lot less then the floor cleaning suction

Purchased a Dyson Animal on eBay and saved about $40 off retail. It was "new in box" so I figured, "What the heck!" Oh, that savings includes the shipping charge. I have three cats, 1 large dog, and 805 square feet of carpet, as well as an arthritic ...

Pros: GREAT design, easy to clean and use, really cleans very well, FUN to use!
Cons: Some area rugs have to be cleaned with an attachment because of the great suction.

Here's the story: My wife and I got a $100 old-fashioned Hoover vacuum cleaner with bags 18 years ago as a wedding gift. At this point, I knew absolutely nothing about vacuum cleaners and vacuuming! Anyway, the unit worked great until approximately 7 ...

Pros: Quality plastic, long cord, turbo tool cool, didn't lose suction, bagless, lifetime fitlters.
Cons: Price, accordian-style hose, and the horrible noise described above.

Bought DC-14 b/c DC-07 was older model and wanted the latest and greatest (the cyclonic ones were inverted making the unit a little smaller and the turbo tool on the DC-14 had twice the cleaning path as the DC-07 attachment). I like having "cool" stuff ...

Pros: Awesome cleaning, simple maintenance, lifetime filters, bagless.
Cons: Pricey but worth it. Storage only for the basic 3 attachments not the extras.

I'd been in the market for a new vacuum for a while. After doing lots of research, one name that kept coming up was the Dyson. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of a yellow vacuum but read they were coming out with a new version soon with improved ...

Pros: Best Suction. Easy to empty. No filters or bags to buy/replace. Great hose tool!
Cons: Expensive.

I never thought I would spend so much on a vacuum, but I finally took the plunge. The first time I used it, I had borrowed it from my friend. When my husband came home, he looked at the canister and asked "is all of that dirt just from today". I replied ...

Pros: On board attachments, no bags, seemingly excellent cleaning
Cons: Major design flaw with the ratcheting clutch system, doesn't fit under furniture or cabinets

One of my first jobs was selling Electrolux vaccuums door-to-door in the rural towns of upstate NY. Ahhhh, the memories! I milked that job for nearly a year if I recall and learned a lot about sales, and a TON about vaccuums. And I've continued to use my ...

Pros: Easy to empty container
Cons: The price, replacements parts are expensive, belts that aren't supposed to break do.

I bought a Dyson DC 14 Animal less then 2 years ago. We have a very furry dog and a cat, I was impressed by the reviews I'd read. For the first year it worked okay. The wand was a little frustrating to get out and then put back every time I wanted to ...

Pros: Great for carpeting, lightweight, easy to use.
Cons: Attachments feel cheap, hose unwieldy. Ability to reach under.

I did a lot of research on the Dyson vacs before I chose to buy one. At first, I thought these were highly overpriced vacuum cleaners. I mean, how good can a vacuum cleaner really be right? I've had Kenmore 12.0 amp canister vacs for YEARS! And, to be ...

Pros: One hand canister content disposal/attachments galore/suction is like no other/knowledgeable customer service
Cons: some attachments use a "suction" grip that can be weak at times

Own two cats and a dog. Thought our current vacuum, a Hoover canister was cleaning our white carpets adequately - until the cleaning team brought over their Dyson. Now my carpets look like NEW! We had just vacuumed the stairs and then they used the ...

Pros: Powerful suction, bagless, easy to maneuver, HEPA filter.
Cons: Price, but you get what you pay for.

I'm not the type that would spend upwards of $400 on a vacuum but when my old one finally died, I decided to splurge and get the Dyson that I kept seeing in TV commercials. I purchased mine at Sears for $408 plus tax and have owned the vacuum for a ...

Pros: powerful suction, the amount of dirt it picks up is amazing!
Cons: Makes an awful whining sound when the brush gets clogged or hits something.

I bought the Dyson DC14 for my husband's birthday since he's in charge of vacuuming & constantly complains about our Eletrolux. We also have a built in vacuum system that he hated. Everyone laughed when they heard I bought my husband, "The Jock", a ...

Pros: Suction, Ease of operation, Design for function, Dust bin system, Length of cord, Attachments
Cons: Clearer instructions, Place for ALL attachments, that's it.

I have 2 large dogs, live in a smaller house that was built in the 50's and have searched for 2 years for a vacuum that would handle the large amount of hair that seemed to accumulate overnight. We started out with a Eureka upright with a removable hose ...

Pros: Great cleaning power and no more changing bags
Cons: Price shock at first but worth it

My husband picked up the Dyson DC14 from Costco without my knowledge. At first I was furious because this vacuum came with an almost $500 price tag. However, I have since been converted to a full fledged Dyson addict. This vacuum picks up everything! ...

Pros: Powerful, did a good job picking up pet hair.
Cons: See above - sometimes telescopic wand would pull out if pulled hard (not excessive)

After reading reviews and doing much research I decided to purchase the DC14 Animal Vac. When the box arrived we assembled the vacuum without trouble. On it's maiden voyage out I noticed a odd noise when we passed over one of the carpets. I checked ...

Pros: Lots of attachments, good suction, easy to empty canister, long cord
Cons: Beater ruins carpet, doesn't remove deep dirt, hose difficult to manage, doesn't do stairs

I've had this Dyson DC14 for a year, before I had the DC14 Animal. At first I was astonished at the amount of dirt it picked up, and assumed the previous owners of my home did not know how to use a vacuum. As the carpets had been steam cleaned ...

Pros: Clean lines, no bag, good suction, great on wood floors
Cons: PLASTIC, does not have power enough for wool carpets or rugs

At the appliance store, I quickly discovered that the different Dyson vacuum models were cleverly made in different colors of plastic but they were all the base Dyson DC14 All Floors model, so I bought that one and added a the turbo brush for a savings ...

Pros: Easy to empty. No loss of suction, Easy to see when it needs emptying.
Cons: Heavy-ish. Suction changes from lower to upper when raising handle. Would prefer a switch.

An excellent all round cleaner. Extracts more dirt from and through the carpet than any cleaner I have experienced. I have previously owned Hover, Panasonic, and Electrolux upright cleaners. The Hepa filter does a great job with dust particles and you ...

Pros: Ergonomic design, very light weight, GREAT suction, extended hose, easy emptying canister
Cons: Hose difficult in small spaces but not so difficult that it should keep from buying

I have to admit, I hadn't given much thought to my vacuum. I had a Hoover upright for years, it worked fine for all I knew and I had many other things to worry about. Then came the dog. We have a 90 lb Yellow Lab and dark slate tiles in our foyer. I ...

Pros: Works better than any vac I've ever used !
Cons: The cost is an initial shocker; but what are your lungs worth to you?

Seriously! It creates negative pressure like no bodies business. It has great suction, and maintains that suction all the time, as advertized. BUT FIRST, a must-read review by a former vacuum cleaner salesman, his ID is happygilmore, who's report ...

Pros: An absolutely outstanding vacuum and well worth every penny AND a 5 year warranty
Cons: None

I've researched vacuum cleaners for about a year. I decided that I was NOT going to buy a new vacuum without testing it first, so I went to Sears, and I was welcomed to test out the vacuums which were on the top of my list. It was a toss up between ...

Pros: Cleans better than any other vacuum. Great attachments. Easy to use. No filters or bags.
Cons: Expensive, but worth it.

If you can pay it, just go ahead and pay it. You will get your money's worth. We just purchased a Hoover Twin Chamber, vacuumed the house a couple of times, and felt like it wasn't even picking up all of the deodorizer dust we sprinkled on. So, we ...

Pros: Gets the schmutz that other vacuums leave behind.
Cons: Can't clean right up to the baseboard with rotating brush.

Dyson DC-14 Vacuum Cleaner My wife and I have four cats, a Labrador Retriever, and virulent allergies. Out of frustration with our sniffling constantly, I decided to purchase a high suction vacuum cleaner in the hope that it would rid our wall-to-wall ...

Pros: fantastic suction, no bags to buy, easy to maneuver, no bags, looks cool, no bags
Cons: hose and attachments could be better, expensive, durability??

I'll never forget when my close friends had their first child and like clockwork, the mom said, "Now we're gonna buy a Volvo!" Had a kid, had to have that safe, safe car. I thought, "How ridiculous!" (of course, I was childless at the time). Well, ...

Pros: Its constant suction
Cons: The mini turbine brush stops spinning on soft surfaces if light pressure is applied.

With our old vacuum on its last legs it was time to start looking for a replacement. Having a couple of cats and my wife and I both having dust allergies we wanted something with a HEPA filter and good suction. After reading many different reviews, ...

Pros: nothing I can see relative to competing products
Cons: flawed design, limited suction of sand-like particles, indifferent customer service

I have three major issues with Dyson DC14 All Floors Vacuum cleaner. First, it does not seem to do a good job picking up sand and sand-like particles from bare floors. (I suspect it does even worse on carpets.)--I was surprised to see that my Dyson had ...

Pros: never loses suction, easy to empty, cleans well, no belts or filters to buy
Cons: price, have to hold machine down with foot and pull back to recline machine

I am a vacuum/steam cleaner freak. One night these Tri Star guys came to my house and showed me how much dirt was in my home and how I wasn't getting it out with my Hoover Windtunnel. I was totally feaked out by what they pulled out of my carpet, ...

Pros: Cannister easy to empty. Relatively quiet. Good brush action with slip for tall knap, fringe.
Cons: Can't get under furniture edges - head too big.Handle hose not easy to use. 

I had a Hoover V2 for 5 years which was a terrific sweeper but the Dyson does a better job overall with less noise. The head is big and prevents getting under cabinets and furniture edges to catch dirt/crumbs without using the hose assembly. ...

Pros: sucking ability, easy to maintain, clean, user friendly
Cons: The inside gets dusty

I love my Dyson vacuum cleaner!  I highly recommend it.  It sucks up everything and is easy to maintain!  I had a cheap one before I bought this one and when I brought it home and used the Dyson for the first time, it sucked up soo much ...

Pros: Great on bare floors! Still sucking strong after 6 months.
Cons: Attachment handle is cumbersome. Does not push easily over plush carpets.

I have had my dyson for 6 months and it still sucks as well as day 1! I love it for my bare floors. I have never used another vacuum that does bare floors so well. It gets right up to the corners and edges perfectly and actually pulls the dirt towards ...

Pros: If Honda made a vacuum this would be it. Quality is seen throughout
Cons: None

I am a typical guy...to translate I would rather work on a motorcycle than open up a vacuum, much less use the thing... Guys, you will be amazed by the engineering and feel of this vacuum. My wife asked me if I was going to sleep with it the first ...

Pros: The wand is great for ceilings and light fixtures. Moves easily
Cons: Agitator doesn't work as hard as I would like. Very expensive.

I just bought my DC14 Animal today and I am moderately satisfied with it. It's a good vacuum but... the mini turbine head is basically useless and it is awkward to do the steps with the wand. You can take the wand completely out and just use the hose ...

Pros: Amazing sucking power, flexible extensions, cleaning flight of stairs without caring the DC14.
Cons: So no real con at this time.

My girlfriend and I have been talking about replacing my old vacuum for a year or so now. Or friend loaned us her Dyson one weekend and we got as emotionally attached as you can to a vacuum cleaner. The issue, the price. Not everything expensive has ...

Pros: Good suction. Five year warranty.
Cons: Does not fit under furniture and cabinets.

If you are accustomed to a vacuum that will slide under the standard toe-kick of kitchen and bathroom cabinets you should be aware of this design flaw in the Dyson. My old vac, and every other vac I've used, would clean under the toe-kick right up to ...

Pros: good suction
Cons: awkward to use; can't get under any furniture.

I admit it, I got sucked in by the advertising. Bought one of these things and started vacuuming, telling myself I loved it, wow look at that dirt getting sucked up into the see through canister. However, I soon got fed up with the fact that this thing ...

Pros: Far superior upright vacuum compared to the others out there!
Cons: I bit strange looking.

Recently bought the Dyson DC-14 from Costco (which included the stairs brush, floor brush, and extra lifetime filter replacement) $469.00 total excluding tax. First off, this was replacing a five year old Hoover Wind Tunnel 'powered' bag vacuum ...

Pros: Vacuum works great.
Cons: Customer service leaves everything to be desired.

We puchased our DC14 from Super Target. As soon as we got it home we tried it out. It worked great. Sucked up pet hair like a dream as well as every particle of dirt. Let's fast forward. Fourth day we have our Dyson my husband is vacuuming the living ...

Pros: Great vac for carpet and wood floors. 
Cons: Disengaging the wand is a nightmare! Finally gave up!

Three years ago, I purchased the Dyson DC07. Love it so much, that after moving to a two-story w/basement, I wanted a vac on each level so I wouldn't have to cart up & down. I purchased another DC07 and the DC14. Since I have 3 staircases ...

Pros: status symbol, clear canister to see when it is full, adjustable vacuum height
Cons: too much vacuum power, heavy and requires effort to use, no edge vacuuming

I must have been drawn in by all the gushing I had read and heard to fork out the $469 for the Dyson DC14, which included a $50 Target gift card. When the woman who helps me clean my home first saw it, she said rather flatly, "Oh, you got a Dyson." Her tone prompted me to ask her experience with the brand and thereby her opinion. She said the ones she had used were okay but not her favorite to use. She was particularly miffed at the lack of edge cleaning. So, with doubt instilled in my mind, I tried it out on a room-sized area rug and was amazed at all the stuff filling the canister; however, to my shock that STUFF was carpet fiber. I tried it on the wall-to-wall carpet and had no similar problem. Due to my twenty years of using a self-propelled vacuum, I was also disappointed with having to push and pull it with albeit moderate effort. After little more consideration,I cleaned the machine, repacked it, and returned it a few days later, feeling as if I had been suckered. Fortunately, the store accepted it with no problems.

Pros: Good suction
Cons: Cost, breaks, no support

I had mine a whole 24 hours before it broke.
The brush control that they hype over and over stopped working...so all I had was suction. Suction won't clean a carpet.
Tried calling their help line that they also hype in the literature that you get when you purchase the unit. They keep repeating "call the help line if you encounter a problem". Well...you only better encounter a problem during their normal business hours. This is like buying a Mercedes, breaking down, calling their roadside assistance and getting a recording to call back. Your breakdown is just not convenient for them at that particular time.
So, I tried their online help. That was not working. Maybe it got so overloaded that the site crashed.
One thing I did notice while trying to get it to work...if you ever want to replace a belt (which is very straightforward on virtually all vacuums) you will have to take it in the shop.
I'm returning mine. $550 for one day's use seems a bit steep to me.

Pros: very powerfull. easy to use.
Cons: no light. hose kind of tricky at longer distances.

WOW. This thing works great. I was worried about the noise mentioned on here by others. The noise only happends when you vacuum over a loose rug and the noise is protecting the vacuum. The difference between the different dc14's is just where you buy it. I bought the FULL KIT. You can only buy them at costco. This thing picked up soo much dirt and dust and hair I could not believe it. Easy to push around. Very easy to empty. The hose is easy to use at close distances.

Pros: Max Suction Power
Cons: Can not find any yet

The body of this vac is very unique. I have not found one issue that has not satisfied my needs. Everything seems to work the way I need it to when I need it to.

Pros: Maximum suction even when canister is nearly full. Good edge cleaning. Adequate tools.
Cons: The wand and hose are a little cumbersome. No light.

I have a small house, about 1500 square feet, but four Pomeranians who spend a great deal of time indoors. If you know the breed, you know they are hair factories. My previous vacuum, a Hoover Whirlwind, was a dismal failure at keeping up with the dogs. Once the canister got even partly filled, the suction would go way down and I would have to go over sections several times to get them clean. Besides having to empty the canister constantly, the filter needed constant cleaning.

The Dyson DC14 is a dream by comparison. It is the best vacuum I have ever owned, and that includes one of the old Kirbys. Just to make a comparison, I vacuumed a section of my house with the Hoover when I came home with the Dyson (the filter and canister on the Hoover were clean). Then, I went over the same area with the Dyson. Dog hair galore! And if it picked up all that dog hair, I can imagine there was a lot more.

Pros: NOTHING
Cons: BAGLESS VACUUMS DON'T WORK AS WELL AS BAGS, ITS AN OVERPRICED PANASONIC,

I HAVE BEEN IN THE CLEANING INDUSTRY FOR A VERY LONG TIME. IT STILL AMAZES ME HOW PEOPLE ARE LEAD TO BUY PRODUCTS FROM T.V. IF YOU WILL PULL THE FILTER OFF OF YOUR DYSON AND READ ON THE INSIDE OF VACUUM YOU WILL SEE PANASONIC. LOOK AT YOUR BRUSH ALSO. HOW DO YOU EXPECT THAT LITTLE BRUSH TO PICK UP ANYTHING. LET ME PUT IT THIS WAY, YOUR VACUUM DOES NOT PICK UP AS WELL AS YOU THINK. WANT A REAL VACUUM, TRY A RICCAR. THEY ARE THE BEST AND YOU CAN SEE WHY

Pros: Amazing suction power and cleaning; loooooong cord is awesome!
Cons: a little heavy; worth the price, which is a drawback

This vacuum is amazing. I was balking at the price for a long time. Then after reading the reviews and choking one too many times on the dust from my other bagless when I had to empty it and smack the filer against the garbage can, I broke down and ordered the Dyson.
WORTH EVERY PENNY and then some.
Our housecleaner had just come and cleaned. I took the Dyson DC14 and went over the areas she had already vacuumed, and lo and behold, filled the canister with dog hair in about 3 minutes! Couldn't believe it! Absolutely full! Gack! Gross and cool at the same time. I will be having her use this vacuum from now on! Emptying is unbelievably easy and clean too. Go DYSON!!!

Pros: Great suction power, no suction loss, no bag needed, HEPA filter.
Cons: A bit expensive, but with the coupon and sale, not too bad.

It was time to get a new vacuum and we kept seeing the Dyson commercials, so we figured we would check it out. A friend as one and LOVES hers, so we went to our local Best Buys store. It was on sale this week, plus we had a 10% off promo coupon.

We got it home, put it all together and started vacuuming. 3 hours later we had vacuumed EVERYTHING in the house we could have vacuumed! I think we emptied the canister 8 times! And, that's after vacuuming with the Hoover the day before!!

Wonderful - would recommend to anyone!

Pros: Lightweight, easy to clean, strong air flow, good attachments
Cons: the brushbar needs to be cleaned often on the base of the vacuum.

I have two cats and this vacuum does everything it says and more it has no real weakness. This device has me cleaning more than ever because it is simple and efficient. I am usually a pessimist (From Philadelphia) and never believe the hype except this time.

Pros: power, hepa, no vacuum smell, empties easily, versatile.
Cons: hose is a little stiff

until I used my new dyson....I clean twice a week because of allergies and have sinus problems...One good clean with my dyson and I woke up able to breathe, no wheezing. I am amazed what came out of my rugs with my dyson and no smell after vacuuming, no dust residue. I have had friends over to demo it for them. They are getting one. Called the service line today about accessories, very helpful, informative, and called me back with further information.

Pros: Everything from the great attachments to the awesome silver color
Cons: No Zorb freshener and Animal attachment included.

Our old Kenmore vacuum wasn't getting our apartment carpet clean enough. With 2 cats and a basset hound we were vacuuming every other day. And I was only going through a bag every month. Got the Dyson home, setup in less that 5 minutes flat. I vacuumed all weekend long; carpet, couches, blinds, ceiling fans, curtains, you name it. I must have emptied the can 10 times. Unbelievable. My wife and I can smell the difference in the air, we're not coughing and sneezing anymore.
Can't wait to vacuum the cars now.
Love all the attachments. The only down fall is the complete didn't include the animal attachment and Zorb carpet cleaner. But I am going to try to order that this week.
I wish I would have bought this sooner. I would recommend this to anyone with a pet. Its the best machine you can get.

Pros: Picks up EVERYTHING, easy to use, easy to empty/clean
Cons: Expensive, kind of heavy

As previous posters have said, I've never loved a vacuum or loved to vacuum. The Dyson DC14 has changed that. I CANNOT believe how much stuff it picks up. In fact, it makes me feel kind of gross that there's that much dirt in my carpet!! This is totally worth it (all of the Dyson products are amazing, however I wouldn't recommend the DC07 for it's loss in suction). Amazing machine!

Pros: Attachments are easy to use. Purple color.
Cons: Poor pet hair pick up.

I, among many millions of consumers have purchased the Dyson because of its advertised no loss of suction promise. Having a dog and 2 small children, I decided to purchase a vacuum that would pick up as much dog hair as possible. The Dyson does have alot of suction, but it simply does not pick up enough dog hair to be called the "animal". A recent article in a leading consumer magazine confirmed what I thought about the Dyson's pet hair pick up ability-it is average to poor. I think that people are overly impressed by the Dyson, as I was for the first few days of ownership, for one main reason: the unit is bagless and by seeing all the dirt the vacuum is picking up, there is a false impression that you are picking up more than a vacum that uses a bag. Dumping out the container is a mess and needs to be done outside over the trash can, dont even think of emptying the container in the kitchen trash can. Why worry about money saved on bags when you spend 500 dollars for a vacuum.

Pros: Quiet and powerful, looks cool, very well thought out dust container (no mess).
Cons: Wand is kind of goofy, but works well.

My Hoover bag less died yesterday, Sears had a vac sale. Looked at many models, mostly under $200. I saw the 5 year warranty, plus I'm asthmatic so I looked at the DC 14 more closely and asked many questions (salesman new his stuff). On sale for $339, plus I got an additional 10% off for being a Lands End employee. So, $309 plus tax and I love how it performs. My Hoover was heavier, noisier, and had to be emptied every 5 minutes to keep good suction.

Pros: Great suction, the wand is awesome, bagless.
Cons: Price, somewhat awkward to use around stairs.

I am just amazed at what this vacuum has pulled out of my carpet each and every time that I have used it. I have two dogs a child and one husband, need I say more? I replaced my 8 1/2 year old Hoover Windtunnel with the Dyson dc14 from Costco. I always thought my Windtunnel was doing a great job until about 2 weeks ago when it stopped sucking. I convinced my hubby to purchase the Dyson, which he was not happy about the large price tag. After we got home he was the first to use it and we both almost got sick when we saw what the Dyson had pulled from our freshly vacuumed floor. For two weeks now I am in ah at what is and has been trapped in our carpet. Holy Dog Hair Batman! This is proving to be a great investment.

Pros: Gets up all my nasty dog hair, easy to use, amazing suction!
Cons: Price...but worth every penny.

This vacuum is my life saver! I have a huge german shepherd that sheds EVERYWHERE and have tried everything. This vacuum gets all the hair up...I can roll around on the floor with a black shirt on a nor get anything on me. You think that sounds weird? Well, the main reason I was looking for something like this is because when I have kids that are crawling around all over the floor, I don't want hair all on them and in their mouth. If you want the same...get the Dyson. I was told there is no differance between this one and the Dyson Animal...the Animal just costs more and comes with an extra attatchment that I hear is worthless anyway. I actually like to vacuum now and it made my carpets look new again...scary that there was that much dirt in my carpets, huh? If you have any questions, feel free to email me with them at...Kiss4you80@yahoo.com.

Pros: Ease of use, suction power, attachments
Cons: None, although I wish it were cheaper. It is a good value, though

I was in the market for a new vacuum because our old hand-me-down Hoover was not getting the job done. I'm also ready to install a new wood floor, and needed something that would easily transition to a bare floor (by turning off the beater bar).

I read some review of the DC07 model on Epinions, and was ready to buy that one today. When I got to the store, though, they had this new model for $30 more. I was told by the salesman that the hose is improved. I decided to take the plunge. What's $30 when you're spending $500 for a vacuum.

Anyway, we cleaned the whole house today with the Dyson. Boy was that an eye opener. I must have emptied the cannister six times. That's how bad the old Hoover was (or how good the Dyson is -- take your pick).

As advertised, I didn't notice it ever losing suction. That thing can pull! Also, I found that switching among attachments and overall operation was VERY simple.

In summary, I'm delighted with my purchase. Sure it was $530, but you definitely get what you pay for.

Pros: The wand, suction power.
Cons: Can't really say that I found one yet.

I hate to admit that I spent over $300 on a vacuum,but I will admit that it was worth every penny. I have 4 story house and the removable wand is great for stairs. I got the basic version because I did not need the accessories that the other's provided. Also I used a 20% off coupon from LNT at Bed Bath and Beyond. Word of advice, be careful when removing the canister...

Pros: Easy to use, so simple to clean, versatile.
Cons: Hose is too awkward to use in short or small distances

I actually look forward to vacuuming with my Animal. It's great to see how much dirt you are ridding your house of while using it. We bought this vacuum to replace a very old Hoover since we moved into a house. The attachments are easy to use and give you great long distance reach. It was a bit awkward at first, but you get the hang of it quick. I love that all the pieces attach to it so you don't have to go searching for the tool of choice (with exception to the floor cleaning rotary tools you use less frequently). The only thing that I haven't figured out and think I will simply have to buy a hand vac for is the short distance stuff like vacuuming out drawers. The extender is so long and a bit clumsy to get into tight short distance places. The emptying of the container is a breeze and no mess! I really love it and hope it lasts as long as it should for the cost.

Pros: looked awsome
Cons: side suction, wimpy motor, plastic, plastic brush roll, has 2 filters!!!

This vacuum has side suction, a wimpy brush roll that plastic and mine melted down, a wimpy motor that panasonic makes because after mine crashed i took it apart and yeah it says panosonic only all over it if he reinvented the vacuum why didn't he make his own motor. Running 12 amps through that motor will blow it in a few years believe me. I was also mad to see 2 filters and a life time filter yeah i agree it was .... well at least the life time of my vacuum!! wich was 2 years and for $530!!! come on. i was not impressed at all and would not give this to my mother for free. But i will say it looked pretty cool and people commented on it alot.

Pros: good vacuum, long cord, extra reach tools, quiet and smooth running
Cons: turbo-tool worthless, barefloor option not great

I bought the Dyson DC14 mainly to pick up cat hair from 4 cats. The "mini-turbo" tool didn't work. The Dyson people were very nice and immediately sent me a new turbo tool - that didn't work. The vacuum itself worked pretty good - I would recommend one of the less expensive versions, since the extra tools aren't worth it and don't work anyway. Also, on bare floors, the vacuum just pushes things around and I had to use the hand tools.

Pros: *High suction power *Mattress cleaning tool *Dusting attachment *Easy empty canister *Lifetime Hepa Filter
Cons: The hose is a little awkward to handle, but worth it for exceptionally clean carpet.

I have never written a review before, but I am so excited about this vacuum that I'm telling everyone I know about it. We just bought the Dyson DC14 Complete a week ago. We've never spent this much for one vacuum and I wanted to prove that it was worth the money. The day we went out to buy it, I thoroughly vacuumed my master bedroom with my old bagless vacuum. Then once my husband assembled the Dyson (less than 5 min.) I vacuumed again to see if all of the dust had been picked up by my old vacuum. I was floored, there was more dust in the Dyson canister than there was in my old canister. I did not expect there to be that much dust since I had already vacuumed 4 hours earlier. What a difference, the carpet even looked and felt fluffier (like it had just been professionally cleaned).

Pros: Suction power, simple to get unclogged, easy to clean, quieter than most
Cons: super expensive

I can't say enough about this vacuum. I have a brand new house with brand new carpets and it handled the fuzz no problem. It did plug up once on me, however removing the block was incredibly easy! With my other bagless there was no way to get it out and I was beyond frustrated. Not any more! Also, cleaning out the canister is a breeze too.It picks up everything, the attachments are great. I love the fact that the hose AND the cord are incredibly long.

I have had a lot of vacuums - all price ranges - bags and bagless. Hands down, this is the best vacuum I have ever owned. It's too bad I had to almost take out a 2nd mortgage to get it! Okay, not quite. But if I hadn't found it when I did at a 'clearance' price I probably still wouldn't have one. :(

Pros: Clean great-Fantastic, never loses suction, canister empties with ease, HEPA filter
Cons: None

My family always had an Electrolux, and so that's what I bought when I moved into our home. My carpets never seemed to be clean. So after 24 years I purchased a Dyson DC 14 complete with all these great attachments. Once I started cleaning with it I was more than impressed. It switches from carpet to floors with ease. I have had pets over 25 years and I can't believe all the pet hair that this got out of my carpet. Dyson has really done it-truely the best vacuum cleaner.

Pros: Cleans like a champ!
Cons: Initial sticker shock, bagless canister seems small

I have a black lab that sheds all over the floor and my current vacuum wasn't great at getting dog hair up, so I looked at Dyson.

I wasn't sure if I needed the Dyson 14 animal or some other Dyson unit. What I learned is that you don't need to spend the extra $100 for an "animal" upgrade unless you've got pet hair attached to your sofa. The Dyson animal vacuum just comes with a couple of extra attachments, one removes hair from furniture. All the Dyson 14 units work pretty much the same on the floor. The variance between models basically mixes different specialty attachments with different models.

My Dyson 14 Drive picks up every single black dog hair on my tan carpet. It's a great unit that is worth the premium.

Pros: Powerful Easy to clean
Cons: Price

After much deliberation, I decided to buy a refurbished Dyson. The reason I purchased a refurb is because of the high price. When the vacuum was delivered I opened it immediately and started assembling it. Assembly wasn't too difficult. I started vacuuming right away. An amazing amount of dirt and carpet fiber came up. I had been vacuuming daily since our house was on the market and I still pulled up a lot of stuff. I was amazed at the power of the Dyson. Also, emptying the canister was super easy. Much better than a bag vacuum.

Pros: Suction power, ingenious design, ease of use, reliable, convenience, and it's relatively light
Cons: Price could be an issue, but considering the long run, it's well worth it

The Dyson DC14 is simply amazing. I've been using it for over a year now, and it has been a reliable performer throughout my experience. You can actually feel the suction on the ground when vacuuming. The accessories work great and are convenient to use, and I do love the telescoping wand. Emptying the container is simple and easy with a push of a button. As instructed by the manual, every once in awhile, I'll check underneath the vacuum to cut tangled hair to bring the vacuum to 100 percent. My best experience with the vacuum was when vacuuming my wool rug--the vacuum took all of the dust out of it and restored the rug to a brand new condition. Simply amazing! Overall, the vacuum is well worth the price considering all of the great features and for its long term usage.

Pros: Suction, ease of use, edge cleaning.
Cons: NONE! I love everything about it.

My Kenmore finally died on me after 8 yrs of using it. I bought an Electrolux Oxygen and it didn't work very well at all, so I decided to splurge and go for the Dyson. It is worth EVERY penny. I can not quit raving about this Vaccuum. It's amazing!

Pros: light weight
Cons: very cheaply made, poor materials, very poor design, pretty much unusable.

... every other product that has had it's manufacturing shifted to China. The Chinese have ruined this product, just like they have ruined every other product that stingy western corporations have decided to build there, simply because they only have to pay the little seven-year-olds working 16 hours-a-day in the factories $30/month. The mini turbine head will not stay on the end of the hose, the tools are junk, air-flow stinks, the upper catch for winding the power cord broke the first time I wound the cord, among many other problems. Please consider a Hoover Wind Tunnel or a Eureka Sanitaire instead. You will pay about half the price for a better product. You won't get a 5 year warranty, but for my feelings about that, please refer to the movie "Tommy Boy." I can't believe I got swindled out of over $500 for this piece of garbage.

Pros: Design, ease of use
Cons: Suction at top of handle is odd when upright

I had an old vacuum for years and hated it. When we decided to get a new one, the only requirement was that I didn't have to keep attaching and reattaching the hose. Well, we went to Sears, and there was the really cool Dyson. $549 later, I was actually excited to vacuum. It sucked up so much cat hair, and I had just vacuumed with my old one the day before. The improvement to the hose is great - so easy to use!

Pros: Excellent customer service. Free Shipping. No tax.
Cons: None that I am aware of.

Haven't even received my vacuum yet, but it is due today. Can't wait to vacuum! :) I had been researching Dyson vacuums for a while, and after extensive research, found that this site had the product I wanted at the best price. So, I placed my order this week. Well, I still can't help but look at the Dyson Vacuums when I am out shopping...just to "Make SURE" I got the best deal. Everywhere I went, they either didn't carry this model or it was significantly more. Until I got to one store. IT WAS LESS!!!! Truly bummed, I came home and emailed customer service to give them the chance to match the price, although there was no reason they should. Within minutes, I had a reply from Mark in Customer service saying the would be able to match the price. Very nice of them to do that and even nicer that they were extremely prompt and polite. Do I recommend Best Vacuum? BY ALL MEANS. Hope to be purchasing something else from them in the near future...just not another vacuum! :)

Pros: Great suction and cleaning power.
Cons: Terrible ratcheting noise when you get slightly under cabinet or couch. Wand kind of awkward.

I recently purchased a Dyson DC14 Total Clean refurbished vacuum from Woot.com. The vacuum looked brand new. It vacuumed great and seemed to pick up a lot of dirt. However, I had a problem with the vacuum whenever I tried to vacuum close to the edge of the couch or under a cabinet. The vacuum would start to make a loud ratcheting noise. It sounded like the brushbar was hitting the plastic on the vacuum. As soon as you stood the vacuum upright again it would stop. Mind you that I wasn't even pushing hard against the front of the couch or the cabinet. This noise was very annoying and it makes me wonder what damage it would cause the vacuum over time.

I called Dyson and they had me remove two thin, foam gaskets near the brushbar, but that did nothing to cure the problem. I am returning the vacuum to Woot at my freight cost because I'm not willing to live with this problem.

If you want a vacuum that has even typical clearance to go under a kitchen cabinet or near the front of the couch this probably isn't the vacuum for you.

Pros: The best---You have to see it to believe it.
Cons: attachments too small, poor quality and costly

It's clunky, it's yellow (you can find it in a closet)
the hose is a little stiff, and the attachments are really junky and too small and over priced....HOWEVER......
it is the best vacuum cleaner I have ever owned and I have owned an Electrolux, Kirby and a Kenmore that cost over $300.00
My carpet is one year old, and was vacuumed twice a week--
cleaned is a joke, It brushed the top, it never cleaned anything. Then I bought the DC 14, by The fine particle dirt is shocking! I have an 8ft runner in my kitchen, it looks brand new. It is expensive, I got a department store credit card, because I knew my first purchase would have a 25% discount. My cleaning lady is fascinated with it and brings me the canister to show me the dirt.Works great on the hardwood.

Pros: suction, easy canister clean out, tools easy to use
Cons: A little heavy, pricey (but worth it)-consider Kirby pricetag with better results!

My husband and I both suffer from asthma and allergies, but could not live without our two chihuahuas. We have tried various types of vacuums, but would still have breathing problems after sitting in the room that our dogs are in most frequently for just a few minutes. We did our research and decided to buy a Dyson DC14(recommended by our allergy specialist). We first vacuumed our entire house (1800 yards of carpet) with our old Hoover canister vacuum. Then vacuumed again using the new Dyson. It was amazing what this thing picked up! Wads of dog hair, dirt and miscellaneous loose stuff. We had to clean the canister after vacuuming just one of our smaller rooms. I can now sit in our "dog" room without having breathing difficulty and am extremely pleased with how fresh our house smells again.

Pros: NONE
Cons: price, doesn't suck

I purchased my Dyson a little over a year ago, and immediately I knew it wasn't as great as everything I had heard. I've sucked it up for as long as I could now. And I have to say that my moms Hoover is 20 times better than my Dyson. It doesn't suck up hardly anything and the wand? Forget about it. Doesn't work. I've done everything I'm supposed to, to figure out the problem. I've practically taken apart the whole machine. I've washed the filter like I'm supposed to and checked all the ducts & airways. And still nothing. This was the worst $500 I've spent.

Pros: Design
Cons: Very little suction, cheaply made, expensive

Very pretty, well hyped, but it's absolute junk when the rubber meets the road. It has very little suction, the brush clogs easily and the attachments don't stay attached to the unit when being stored.
For $350, I expect a whole lot more from an appliance.

Pros: great with pet hair, good attachment, great length on the telescoping.
Cons: mini turbine, dirt finder would have been cool, more space for attachments

Great product, I have a yellow lab and we have been vacuuming every week with a hoover for the past two years. We noticed that after we vacuumed we could still see dog hair on the carpet. We would avoid wearing dark clothing because of the amount of hair that we would accumulate on our clothes. We bought the dyson dc14 last week and love it. I vacuum 2x a week and enjoy every moment. FYI: For those of u about to purchase this vacuum, keep your bed bath and beyond coupons. I was able to apply that 20% coupon towards the dyson, which saved me 110.00. 20% off a 5xx.00 vacuum is huge.

Pros: Excellent cleaning, ease of use, powerful suction
Cons: Under performing mini turbine head, not worth the extra money for this attachment.

I LOVE my Dyson vacuum but forget the animal attachment. The turbine head stops spinning when hitting a soft fabric surface or when any amount of force is applied. It does not pick up animal hair as well as my Dirt Devil does. The hair gets stuck in the turbine bristles and needs to be removed manually not to mention to amount of hair that coats the inside of the head by static electricity.

Other than my big dis-satisfaction with the mini turbine head the vacuum performs miracles when it comes to the ability to extract dirt from carpets and floors. It is easy to use and to maneuver around.

So save yourself some money and buy the regular version!

Pros: Powerful, great canister ergonomics
Cons: cord wind up, roller brush needs manual cleaning

We owned a Fantom Fury before this one. It died after about 5 years of hard use, and we found out the company had gone out of business. This was more expensive, but is also a superior design. It provides better suction, has an amazing canister design that is easy and sanitary to use, and an effective and washable HEPA filter. There is also an upholstery brush attachment that worked surprisingly well. The only two things that could be improved upon are the cord storage and roller brush. The cord will only wind up and clip securely in one direction; when wound the wrong way the clip doesn't end up on a loose section of cord. The roller brush is probably a problem for any vacuum cleaner; after you've run over enough hair and lint a bunch of it gets stuck in the brushes under the vacuum and they have to be cut free and removed by hand.

Pros: None
Cons: Destroys Carpet.

This vacuum cleaner destroyed my carpet because of its lack of height adjustment.  Dyson has done nothing to replace the damaged carpet furthering my frustration.  Do not buy unless you have money to replace your carpet.  You will know the first time you use it but then it is too late.  Dyson says to use suction only, who buys a vacuum for carpet and doesn't want to use a beater to losen dirt and debris come on. 

Pros: Pretty bright colors, Ok on wall to wall carpet only
Cons: Expensive, Mediocre performance, not enough bang for bucks!!

The Dyson DC 014 SL has many problems. I purchased on July 1 and returned the unit on July 9, 2005. Many of the attachments are thin and flimsy. The unit was heavy. The wand was too short to use the low reach floor tool in a standing position. The suction seemed ok on carpets. But the front power head did not clean hard surfaces well. The front power head head had only two selections hard surface and carpet. There are no pile depth settings on the unit.
The suction is not adjustable. So you can't use the attachments to vacuum delicate curtains. It did not do a good job vacuuming dust from surfaces such as tables, book shelves etc. Emptying the unit should be done outside. Once the container for the filth is opened it is not unlike dropping an open sack of flour onto the floor. This unit will not go under the front kick plate of kitchen cabinets or under any low furniture. The cost of the vacuum was $549. Save yourself a lot of money and frustration, by not purchasing a dyson vacuum.

Pros: Noise level is better than most vacuums, quality material, easy to empty.
Cons: Doesn't get all the pet hair, a little heavy, no light.

I should have spent a little more and gotten the DC15 Animal. I'm not at all unhappy with the one I have - but with all the hype I expected it to be perfect. I have two labs and it doesn't get all the hair. It is a little heavier than I would like, and doesn't have a light, but I'm happy with the noise level. It is made of quality material, and I haven't had any problems with it, but I've had it less than 4 months. It seems to lose a little suction once the canister begins to fill up. I feel the need to empty it more often than I should have to because of this.

Pros: Great for wood floors, pet hair attachment
Cons: Not great for carpet, horrible motor, over-priced

I like many others bought a Dyson, two years ago. I loved it at first, but now it seems that it does lose suction. Half of the time I have to vacuum 2 times, just to get everything. We have 2 dogs, and I am very disappointed about its performance on carpet. If you are looking for a vacuum for wood floors. I think it is great. But carpets- Not so much. I ended up having to take it in and get it professionally cleaned out, b/c dirt got around the motor and clogged up "bagless-wind tunnel".

Pros: sucks! beauty hose features, easy empty
Cons: price

I absolutely love this vacuum. I got mine for about $399.00, something I never would have spent on a vacuum before, but I am very glad I did. The emptying of the canister is so easy, and you have to empty it often because of all the dirt it sucks up! It even self-height adjusts so you don't have to turn a stupid dial. The hose reaches about 17 ft - nearly the whole stair case, and basically functions as a canister vacuum when doing the bare floors with the hose. I really love it. I can't imagine how it could be any better of a vacuum! (other than cost less I guess!)

Pros: none
Cons: no suction  and pushes leaves and acorns across my carpet

Bought this for my son was going to give him it for Christmas.  I know from experience to test high dollar items before giving. Brought it home and tried it on my low pile carpet first. There were several leaves and tiny acorns next to the back door. The vac didn't pick the nuts or leaves up. The front of the vac is too close to the floor so all it did was push them around. There is only one two inch area of suction. I can say their guarantee of never loosing suction is correct because it doesn't have any to start with. We went to a store to try their models out and found ours worked as well as the store's so we know the one I bought was not a fluke. My vac is a 10 year old canister Kenmore and you still can suck up a tennis shoe with it. and on a hard floor you can collect dirt from at least two inches from the attachment. I expected to get close to the same pick up from the more money Dyson but what a let down.