Are Dysons worth it?

manda1205

I have an old Dyson DC08 which has been brilliant for the last 8 years, I just buy new filters off ebay once a year and it makes it like new. However, I bought my nan a compact Dyson (now DC50, not sure if hers is as its a few years old now) and its rubbish, it can't suck up hairs and certain pieces it will leave and I have to go over it with the tube part instead. Its made with different plastic to mine too, feels much more flimsy. It's put me off anyway. If/when I get a new one it will either be Miele or a Henry.

suisidevw

I have the Miele cat and dog which I cost with a 10yr parts and labour warranty from JL. Cost approx £140+30 and it's awesome

Ebe_Scrooge

I've had a DC07 for ... must be about 10 years now, something like that. Still going strong, never replaced anything on it, just wash the sponge filter every few months. And that's being used pretty much every day to clear up after 2 cats, 1 dog and 3 muddy children

andrewf75

In my experience Dysons are awful. You can't go wrong with a Miele. We have the cat and dog as well, picks up everything, very quiet, light and feels like it will last forever.

macman

Get yourself a professionally refurb'd DC07 or DC14, much better build quality than the new ball models, and a third of the price, typically between £90 and £120.
You get what you pay for, and a new £100 budget vacuum will be built to a price-and perform accordingly.

Melaniep101

Another vote for Miele. Ours is an upright, and is fab, the best vacuum cleaner I've ever had.

Golden_Blanket

We have had a Dyson for about 7 years. At the 4 year point the motor flashed and blew up (my wife has a habit of yanking on the cable). I went on the web to buy a new one and noticed the 5 year guarantee. Called Dyson and it was picked up by courier the next day. It was back within the week refurbished and with a new motor. Still going strong and does a brilliant job - we have a pooch and two grotty children

macman

Even if Dyson hadn't fixed it under warranty, a new motor costs from about £20-much cheaper than a new Dyson.

adandem

I had a Dyson a few years ago, found the parts very plasticy and not very robust. Got a 10 year old Henry who I would love to replace for Hetty but he won't give up!

nickj_2

when i took my dyson in for a repair , the guy had about 20 vacuums lined up that he'd fixed , about 15 were dysons ,

i have a henry that i use for work , so it's picking up all sorts of crud, rubble , fine dust etc and it's about 8 years old , a decent bag /pack of 10 will cost you about £10 ,
if dysons were that great all tradesmen would have one , i've yet to meet one that has one