Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum
Vacuum bags are not only expensive and messy they also clog quickly and cause the vacuum to lose suction. The Dyson low-reach bagless upright vacuum eliminates these problems by relying on a reusable, easy-to-empty bin to catch the dirt. A low-reach floor tool simplifies the task of cleaning under the couch, and the long-reach wand is great for cleaning curtains and blinds, too. Vacuum features a cleaning range of 56' and lifetime HEPA filter to eliminate airborne dust and other allergens. Includes on-board tools. Red. 46Hx13Wx14L". Imported.
- Low-reach floor tool; 17-foot quick-release hose; brushbar turn-off protects floors
- Measures 44-7/8 by 14 by 13-3/8 inches; 2-year limited warranty
- Powerful upright vacuum for household cleaning of bare floors and carpets
- Root8Cyclone technology provides 250 air watts of clog-free, consistent suction
- Bag-free dirt collection; lifetime HEPA filtration system; carpet-height adjustment
Customer Test
Great vacuum. Cleans like crazy. / Report June 9, 2006
Pros:
Easy to use. Very adaptable system. Tools and manual cleaning system are at your fingertips. Very long power cord and attachment hose. Incredible suction. Emptying the bin is trivial, and essentially a clean process. Contrary to competitor claims, Dyson vacs do *not* spew dust into the house. In fact, the lifetime filter is user cleanable making the whole unit basically cost free--again, a trivially simple process.
Cons:
This thing sucks so hard that it's difficult to push on deep pile carpet. I called Dyson about this and they had me remove two very thin seals from the beater-bar head. The result completely fixed the issue. There was no apparent loss of cleaning capability. The power cord is exceptionally long. Unfortunately, it does not automagically retract. The long cord can get in ones way, however one does not have to move it from plug to plug as much. Yes, it's plastic. But other reviews have indicated reliability and good support from Dyson.
Both my wife and I find the Dyson to be an excellent purchase. We've had lots of problems with vacuums because of three dogs and long haired humans. This machine does a much better job of things and is much easier to use.
Worth the money? Time will tell. The reason why we selected Dyson is because of all the good reviews all over the Net. So far, it has exceeded our expectations.
Great Vacuum / Report June 1, 2006
I purchased a reconditioned DC-14 low reach Dyson about a month ago for my wife. It arrived the same day as our new carpet was being installed, what planning!!. I have never written a review on any other item that I have purchased as I have always believed you do your research and buy accordingly. I can truly say that this vacuum has exceeded my expectations. I know they are not inexpensive but with this machine we got our money's worth. The service from Amazon was just great and our vacumm arrived about a week early.
Very Satisfied Dyson owner / Report May 30, 2006
I have now owned this vacuum for one year. I waited this long to review to test the reliability of this very pricey machine...
It has stood up to the one year test and is still performing wonderfully. First tip would be to wait for a sale (I purchased through Amazon at an amazing low price, with free shipping as an added bonus!)
We have a brand new house, a small child and a houseful of cats, long and short haired. I knew I needed a good vacuum. This Dyson does everything it says it does. The house smells fresher and cleaner once I'm done. Of course it does, look what came out of the carpet!
I wanted to address the hardwood floor comment...half of my downstairs flooring is hardwood, and I have had no problem. I turn off the beater bar most times, but others I don't. Either way it works fine...picks up everything, almost before I get to it, the suction is so good.
Another comment - on rugs...again, turn off the beater bar....the suction is so good that it gets all of the cat hair & dirt out of the rug.
The hose is also another reason I purchased this machine, it stays out of the way until you're ready for it, and then it is plenty long, it stretches all the way to the top of the staircase...13 steps.
Another tip, empty the canister when the dirt inside stops spinning...I learned this after waiting too long and then it is a little tougher to empty.
Also clean the beater bar once every so often, mine gets tangled with hair, fur, etc....and decreases performance a bit. (This probably goes for most vacuums!)
I will say that I have not once used the low reach tool, so another model w/out this feature would probably do fine.
No bags and filters to buy! Easy to clean!
I highly recommend this vacuum, especially if you can get that low price!
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