Refurb Dyson DC41 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner $290

so i went to target to check this model, cuz of all the hype about the company.

i was very dissappointed by the quality....it felt like it would fall apart if i push it. so flemzy, plastic everywhere.

Took the plunge.. Never owned a high quality vacuum before and have heard good things about Dyson for years. This model has really good reviews and the price is extremely good, even for a refurb.

Just bought my first home and have a dog. Hopefully this Dyson will work well. If not, the return policy and warranty seem pretty good too.

Dysons get horrible reviews on consumer reports.

I've had a DC25 for 4 or 5 years now and I love it. Strange that this one just came out and already is selling as refurb? Hopefully the quality didn't go down from the previous models.

Quote from zoglog : Dysons get horrible reviews on consumer reports.

You and me must be reading completely differenct consumer reports.

The wife and I were going through at least a vacuum a year before we bought our Dyson. Our Dyson has lasted 3 years and more than paid for itself. Still have 2 years left on the warranty too! Of course I didn't pay retail price for it either.....

Also, the difference in how much dirt the Dyson picked up over the vacuum it replaced was a "Whoa" moment. We did the comparison just to see for ourselves.

I have always lived with dogs, and we would literally burn through vacuums every 6 months. The first Dyson I bought lasted 5 years. I am on my 2nd Dyson, and will never buy a different brand. These things may seem "plasticy," but they are built to last. The stuff my Dyson picks up continues to blow my mind. If you are on the fence, try it. You won't regret it.

Got the original Dyson Animal a few years back (the kind without the ball) - it definitely has more suction power than regular vacuums - we literally went over the floor with a Eureka and then went over it again with a Dyson and it practically filled up with dirt.

However - the cyclone filter-type thing in the canister tends to have its holes clogged up VERY quickly. Some people rinse it out but I hear that can cause mildew. I have to keep taking it outside and brushing it off or blasting it with canned air to keep the thing running smoothly. It works fine but it's definitely messy and more work than I thought I was going to do.

Mom has wanted a Dyson since I got mine...this will be a nice birthday present!

I wouldn't say they get horrible reviews, but they are a bit overhyped. I did a lot of comparrison shopping with actual models in my hand when I was looking for a vacuum for my home. I ended up with a sanitaire after seriously considering a Dyson. Completely satisfied with my decision. I wanted a vacuum that I could feel confident that I could maintain and keep for the next 20 years. The user serviceability on a Dyson leaves much to be desired.

Quote from Aquasinisin : I have always lived with dogs, and we would literally burn through vacuums every 6 months. The first Dyson I bought lasted 5 years. I am on my 2nd Dyson, and will never buy a different brand. These things may seem "plasticy," but they are built to last. The stuff my Dyson picks up continues to blow my mind. If you are on the fence, try it. You won't regret it.

Sorry, don't consider 5 years being "built to last".

Quote from zoglog : Dysons get horrible reviews on consumer reports.

The top-end Dyson DC28 ($650) gets top kudos in this month's CR. DC41 is mediocre (or worse) at best.

In all of these bagless the filter has to be kept clean and the dirt chamber can get a bit messy when it's emptied (hint: do it outside, downwind).

Quote from Kensic : so i went to target to check this model, cuz of all the hype about the company. i was very dissappointed by the quality....it felt like it would fall apart if i push it. so flemzy, plastic everywhere.

Try a Miele

Quote from toolman2 : The top-end Dyson DC28 ($650) gets top kudos in this month's CR. DC41 is mediocre (or worse) at best. In all of these bagless the filter has to be kept clean and the dirt chamber can get a bit messy when it's emptied (hint: do it outside, downwind).

And if you forget to do this diligently, the main motor will die on you. Check out the repair forums - lots of people have this problem. I had one DC17 die on me out of warranty. I used it very occasionally - about once a month. To replace the main motor costs as much as a refurb.

I wouldn't buy a Dyson again since they are so expensive and there are now cheaper ($80 to $100 from costco) bagless alternatives like the Hoover Windtunnel that seem to work just as fine in my experience. If the hoover dies, I won't care as much since I paid 1/4 the cost of the DC17.