Anyone have a Dyson?

[AD720]

We are in the market for a new vacuum. I'm leaning toward the DC24 (we live in an apartment so smaller is better).

In the DC25 series is there a real difference in the "Pet" edition besides the purple paint job? What is the deal with the "Blueprint" edition?

I've always had cheap-o vacuums that last a year and then I chuck it and buy another so this is a stretch for me.

[Scottw]

Yes, we had the pet one but it was lost in the house fire we had. It worked great but is way expensive. FYI, I spoke to a client of mine in the business and he said it costs $69 to produce a Dyson. Not a bad markup.

[JE3146]

Originally Posted by Scottw

Yes, we had the pet one but it was lost in the house fire we had. It worked great but is way expensive. FYI, I spoke to a client of mine in the business and he said it costs $69 to produce a Dyson. Not a bad markup.

That's not factoring mold costs or R&D. Both of those add up quick.

I'd bet most vacuums cost maybe 10-15$ to produce.

[newcigarz]

Best vacuum we have ever owned.

[Scottw]

Originally Posted by JE3146

That's not factoring mold costs or R&D. Both of those add up quick.

I'd bet most vacuums cost maybe 10-15$ to produce.

No clue Jordan, I was hardly paying attention to her until she told me the price and I realized my wife spent $500 on ours.

[AD720]

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like my cigar budget is going to take a hit.

[Scottw]

Originally Posted by AD720

Thanks for all the replies. Looks like my cigar budget is going to take a hit.

If you stopped getting ashes on the floor you wouldn't need a new vacuum

[captain53]

I have a purple pet model that I bought at a good price at Costco and it is a real sucker! Watch out for the dog it will bag him too. Only complaint is it fills up the cansiter too fast. Great Machine.

[St. Lou Stu]

I do, and it sucks!

Really well!


I did a lot of looking into the whole pet thing since I have a hairy beast that doesn't retain hair well.

It basically gets you a couple of cool hair gathering attachments.

I went with a regular old yellow one and love it.

Can't remember the model # right now, but it was worth the money.

Of course, now we have pulled all of our carpet and refinished the hardwood floors underneath, so a dust mop will do the trick.

[AD720]

Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

I do, and it sucks!

Really well!


I did a lot of looking into the whole pet thing since I have a hairy beast that doesn't retain hair well.

It basically gets you a couple of cool hair gathering attachments.

I went with a regular old yellow one and love it.

Can't remember the model # right now, but it was worth the money.

Of course, now we have pulled all of our carpet and refinished the hardwood floors underneath, so a dust mop will do the trick.

Interesting you mention this. We have all hardwoods with throw rugs. Is the hardwood performance as good as the carpet performance?

Originally Posted by AD720

Interesting you mention this. We have all hardwoods with throw rugs. Is the hardwood performance as good as the carpet performance?

IMO, yes.

[skullnrose]

Originally Posted by AD720

Interesting you mention this. We have all hardwoods with throw rugs. Is the hardwood performance as good as the carpet performance?

The hardwood performance is Great. If the throw rugs are light weight the Dyson will suck them up right off the floor.

[St. Lou Stu]

Originally Posted by skullnrose

The hardwood performance is Great. If the throw rugs are light weight the Dyson will suck them up right off the floor.

One foot on the rug at all times. You guys know the trick.

[GoodFella]

i use to use one a lot when i lived with my parents. hardwood down with some rugs and wall to wall up stairs. Most vacs only work for a 3 years then your looking for a new one. this one is 4 years old and still going strong. it works realy well. I want one for my place but i seem to keep getting cigars.

We have a Dyson, I don't recall which model. It is the BEST vacuum I have ever used. Top notch quality and performance.

[skullnrose]

Originally Posted by Darrell

We have a Dyson, I don't recall which model. It is the BEST vacuum I have ever used. Top notch quality and performance.

[mosesbotbol]

Plenty of Dyson's on Craigslist for 50% retail.

[Tripp]

I have one too, and I'm with Darrell. Using it for the first time, you'll be really surprised by the performance. We have the older "slim" version, and it works pretty well on hardwood, but really shines on carpet.

And Tim is right, the only advantage of the Animal edition is the attatchments, and it comes with some of the carpet cleaning solution, and powder.

[Razorhog]

We have a Hoover that is a Dyson "clone". It has been an awesome vacuum and cost about half. We had a cheap vacuum before and when it broke we got this one and vacuumed the floor where we had just got done with the old one. The dirt tank filled up in only a few swipes, it was amazing!!

[poker]

I have one but do not recall the model. Its the yellow colored ball one.