Buying Dyson DC25 Animal Ball-Technology Upright Vacuum Cleaner
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
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I've had a first generation Dyson DC07 for many years and after several key components failed, I decided to replace it with a DC25 Animal. I chose this unit because I have a long haired dog and I expected unique animal related cleaning features (as the name implies). As it turns out, the differences between this unit and the DC25 Yellow are no more than the name, color and a suction driven attachment Dyson calls a mini-turbine head (for $45 more). Except for the color, they're identical machines.
I've returned the DC25 and had the DC07 repaired.
PROS:
*Relatively light and easy to handle.
*Brush head
Unlike the older Dyson models, the brush head has its own motor and a smaller profile which allows for easier access to more areas and the clutch switch has been replaced with an easier to reach button adjacent to the on/off switch.
*Easier maneuverability due to the ball design.
CONS:
*Undersized collection container
We found ourselves emptying the container several times/day
*Emptying collection container is a NUISANCE
We found that our dog's long hairs got caught up inside the container and that only way to empty the container was to either reach in (no thanks) or use another vacuum. We ended up reaching for another vacuum most of the time.
*Cord too short
The cord is about long enough for you to vacuum one room. If you have several rooms to clean and you don't mind plugging/unplugging than this wouldn't be an issue for you. It was for us.
*Power head switch
If you want to turn the roller brush off, for cleaning hardwood floors, for e.g., you can simply press a button next to the on/off switch. This is a nice improvement over the DC07. What I didn't like here is that if the brush head has been turned OFF and you then turn the vacuum OFF, Dyson forces the brush head back ON before turning the vacuum OFF. Dyson probably determined they could save a few pennies with this design but I suspect it will, ultimately, shorten the life of the powered brush head.
*Mini-Turbine Head
As indicated earlier, the small brush head rotates via the suction coming from the vacuum. It struck me that the brush rotation didn't provide any significant advantage over using the dust tool attachment. In addition, you're left managing it since Dyson didn't provide a way to attach it to the vacuum.
All in all, the key issue I have with this vacuum is the woefully inadequate collection/disposal system. I consider this to be fundamental flaw: it's simply too small and, when dealing with pet hair, necessitates another vacuum to empty it properly. Back to the drawing board.Get more detail about Dyson DC25 Animal Ball-Technology Upright Vacuum Cleaner.