I just got a new Dyson vacuum cleaner and I'm so thrilled!

[bluethruandthru]

Can you tell what a pathetic life I have? This is what excites me! But I have to tell you...I've never seen anything like this vacuum. I can't believe how much crud was hiding in my house! UGH!

[Lost-in-FL]

1. Aren't they great!!!

I was in heaven when I first used it. Scary how much dirt you get to pick up with it.

[bluethruandthru]

2. And the cat hair!

I have four cats and thought I was pretty good about keeping the place clean... boy, was I wrong!

[Lost-in-FL]

5. LOL!!!

I know what you mean... I have a dog and almost gave the dog away because of that!! Since I clean more often now it isn't so bad.

[Tess49]

3. I have one and really like it. When I first got it the cat walked up to it and

hissed at it. They are a bit unusual looking, I guess. Nothing like the old Electrolux I had for a zillion years.

[graywarrior]

4. OK, what makes them so different?

[Tess49]

6. For one thing, they don't blow dust particles back into the air.

[graywarrior]

8. Do they still "suck?"

[Tess49]

10. ? Not sure what you mean.

[graywarrior]

12. Like regular vacs.

Everytime I see their ad, I wonder how the hell they work that is so revolutionary. So, do they still suck up dirt, or do they run by some miracle?

[bluethruandthru]

14. Amazing suction

and great features. Practically self propelled too. I love that it's not blowing dust all over the house.

[graywarrior]

15. OK, last question. How much are they? As much as a Toyota?

[bluethruandthru]

18. They're not cheap.

Around $500.

[bullwinkle428]

20. Be prepared to spend! They start at $379 for the basic model

(just checked at Target), and more for the "deluxe" models...

http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/ref=sr_bx_1/602-8068353-9389446?field-keywords=dyson&url=index%3Dtarget&x=0&y=0

I thought about one last year, and ended up getting a Bissell model for just $100, that totally kicked the ass of a Dirt Devil that was no more than 5 years old. I can't imagine the Dyson being THAT much more powerful, but lots of people seem to really swear by them!

[haf216]

32. If you go to Bed Bath and Beyond,

you can you a 20 o/o coupon and save some that way.

[Digit]

36. Read the fine print on the coupon

It was either Linens and Things or BB&B that didn't allow the discout to be used on their Dysons.
Again, read the fine print on the coupon.

[haf216]

40. I work for BB&B,

we now take coupons on Dyson. Dyson changed the rules about six months ago.

[Digit]

41. Great, it was over 6 months ago that I had read the fine print

Thank you for setting things straight!

[haf216]

42. No problem.

Actually it nice when someone reads. We have so many misunderstanding, because someone did not read the whole sign.

[Dangerously Amused]

39. Oh yea, they suck mightily.

The guy who designed them used to design jet engines. That should give you an idea of just how much they suck. Also, they do not lose suckage over time, or as they fill up during use, as other vacs do. UNfreakin'believable, the stuff they pick up that other vacs miss.

Also, no bags to buy and replace, and extremely user friendly. Great attachments.

I LOVE mine. Well worth the investment.

[Lost-in-FL]

7. They are

very powerfull. They are also super user friendly. It takes seconds to use the attachments cleans very well.

[Left Is Write]

9. According to the designer, they work properly.

:D

[bluethruandthru]

11. I'm not really sure!

Very strong suction for one thing. I just vacuumed with my old vacuum two days ago. I went over the floors with the Dyson and had to empty the canister about 20 times.
I was horrified! :)

[Tess49]

21. Amazing, isn't it? You can vacuum a floor that looks clean, glance

down at the canister and see all kinds of stuff swirling around in it.

[bluethruandthru]

23. I have an area rug

about 8X10. Decent quality. I pushed the vacuum forward and back two times (about a 2X2 area) and the canister was full! I think if I vacuum that rug about 20 times, it'll disappear!

[Redstone]

13. My son wants one of those REALLY bad, and he's 22, so don't feel old or pathetic.

He has carpeting in his apartment. I do understand that they're terrific vacs, and I do like the technology they use.

Fluid dymanics is a complicated science, and the guy who invented them made a real breakthrough in that field.

Redstone

[bluethruandthru]

16. I have a bit of a floor fetish.

I love to have clean floors.. carpet and wood. I have no clue why this works so well (on both surfaces) but it does.

[Kutjara]

19. A breakthrough that Hoover and the rest....

...have been trying to steal for years. Dyson spends half his time suing the big vac makers to stop them from copying the cyclone technology he invented. He has to do this all over the world, because Hoover in particular just shifts their operation to a new country whenever they get caught.

Dyson counterrotating washing machines are pretty great too. I don't know if you can get them in the States yet, though.

[querelle]

17. Bah!

Dyson is crap. Get a Miele. German engineered and of obvious superior quality. I have mostly Miele appliances in my home (dishwasher, laundry washer, dryer, microwave, gas hob, gas oven, etc....)

The best made appliances in the world. MIELE. (and no, i don't work for miele)

Q

http://www.miele.com/

[bluethruandthru]

22. My husband really wanted a Miele

I thought the Dyson was expensive! A Miele would run about $800 to $1,000.

That'll be my next vacuum! :)

[querelle]

24. Heh

I have Miele central vac system that was EUR 2500 without installation charges. Worth every penny. Do you realise how much a Miele vac sucks?

Q

[bluethruandthru]

25. I'm so jealous!

Central vac would be great... And a Miele...heaven!

[City Lights]

28. My Dyson no longer sucks, it blows!

:mad:

It worked great for the first 6 months or so, but has stopped sucking. We're back to using our Oreck while we figure out what to do with the Dyson.

On edit - thanks for the Miele link. I'm going to look into it. :hi:

[YellowRubberDuckie]

29. Get in touch with the company...

I'm sure they'd be horrified to know that yours doesn't work. You may get a new one out of the deal.
Duckie

[City Lights]

33. Thanks - contacting Dyson is our first step. eom

[haf216]

30. Where I work I sell Dysons , so that I'm asking these question?

(I also own one and have had no trouble with it.) How long have you owned it? There should be a two to five year warranty on it. Check with the store you bought it, you may be able to return it there. My store honors all warranties. Also call Dyson, in my experience it is a company that is descent when it comes to working with their customers.

You may have aready done all of this, and if so I'm speacking out of place, sorry.

[City Lights]

31. We bought it from Target in May, 2006.

Our first step will be to contact Dyson. Thanks for the advice! :hi:

[haf216]

35. You are welcome.

Well I'm of to work, have a good day.

[bullwinkle428]

26. For those interested, there are some excellent deals on Ebay;

some are reconditioned, but there are brand new models in boxes for $285 if you just want to "buy it now"/

[NewJeffCT]

27. My wife got me one for XMas 2005

I love it - I had had bad luck with vacuum cleaners for years. They never lasted. The Dyson has been great for me.

(And yes, I did ask my wife to get one... and, she would not have an idea how to use it still, 14 months later)

[midnight armadillo]

34. I was thinking of the Dyson Root 6 handheld

and then I found out it has a 5 minute battery life. I'll pass on that one.

[Arugula Latte]

37. I was vacuuming yesterday, and my husband said: "You're smiling!"

Yes, it's sort of pathetic how happy vacuuming makes me. There is nothing like sucking up cat hair, crumbs, coffee grounds, and stray popcorn kernels ...

Our vacuum is sort of so-so, but at least we mainly have hardwoods and tile and only a couple area rugs ...

[AlCzervik]

38. i got one about 2 months and i love it, yes i also enjoy vacuuming now

if loving a vacuum is wrong, i don't wanna be right.:D
i love the floor attachment, mine didn't with it but it was worth the extra cash.