Dyson, Worth It?

Arthog

We bought a second cleaner when they were discounted via an MSE link, so we don't have to carry them up and down stairs.
The impression I have is that buying a Dyson is chancy - it may be the best and most reliable cleaner ever, or the worst!
I've seen too many of them on Freecycle 'for spares or repair'
I would never buy one.

sevenhills

Alan2020 wrote: »

Well it's a money saving forum, I am not here to judge people.

You tell me what is the real life cleaning difference between the cheapest cylinder Dyson T £199.00 which only does dry floors

As a child I had asthma and I remember the dust when the Hoover was switched on. So when I got a Dyson I thought it was great.
Most vacs are beter than the old Hoovers, I now love my wet-n-dry vac for the car and awkward places, but rubbish on the living room carpet.

awindup

The shark vacuum cleaner currently for sale at 199 in places like Currys PC World is probably a slightly better cleaner than the Dyson.
However they sell two versions and the second one (despite its appearance) is the same but it has 2 batteries and a battery docking station. The second one is 350 quid or thereabouts

What they don't tell you!!!
Both the Dyson and the Shark will only last between 8 and 15 minutes when you put them on full boost power. And although you'll get a good half an hour to 45 minutes on the normal Power most people would prefer a second battery rather than waiting to finish the cleaning but there is a way to save money with the shark.
It's £150 extra to get 2 batteries upfront however a battery ONLY costs £69 from shark Direct ... so buy the single battery version I live without the docking station to save yourself £80 and get double the running time without the extortionate cost making it still competitive with a single battery Dyson!!
Ouch

Ozzuk

I've always had dysons but have seen a real drop off in quality and performance. My current one was playing up (had to replace clutch) so decided to try something different - got the vax pet vacuum for £99. Its amazing - I can't run it on full power as it lifts the very large rug!

It isn't as well engineered as a dyson, you have to undo pipes etc to change to handheld but the performance is a world apart. THe dyson V8 was rated as a 'C' for suction, this one was an 'A' - so for less than half the price I can't fault it - its light and the hose easily covers stairs.

It also has a smart cutout if you catch something, Dysons really need this as it kills the clutch/snaps belts.

Mr_da

I bought a dyson cordless last year and would never go back to a corded vacuum again. So easy to use, I think I’ll just hoover the kitchen then end up doing the whole house.

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I've had a Henry for over 6 years now. It's the longest I've ever had a vaccumn for. The bags are really cheap and last ages between changes and there's no dust and muck escaping like when you empty bagless cleaners. They reckon Henrys will last you a lifetime so for £100 it is the true money saving option. Also there's a reason professional cleaners use them.
A nice light cordless one would be nice but they are expensive and won't last 20 years. Not MSE.

r2015

A nice light cordless one would be nice but they are expensive and won't last 20 years

I don't think we will either.

I bought a Dyson V10 as a present for the house. Wife would have killed me if I had bought it for her, she likes gold and diamonds for presents, and chocolate.
Brilliant at cleaning the stairs without trailing wire and my wife can carry it up the stairs as it is nice and light.

Brummie85

We have 2 Dysons at home. The first was a bigger corded version But then the gf decided she didn't like it and wanted the little cordless thing instead.

I've gotta say I'm not a fan of either of them. Dyson are good at what they do. The design shows you the dirt in a way that other products don't. But at the same time, they quickly become dirty looking and then people decide to replace them on a more regular basis...kerching.

I would have much rather we kept the old Henry. You can buy a lot of bags for the difference in price vs anything Dyson sell and they are just a bit more robust and easier to look after. The Dyson stuff is fiddle some to get apart when you need to and is full of plastic clips that look ready to break as soon as you even think of trying to get into the unit...kerching.

another_casualty

I have the v7 animal . Got it from beales , but when I registered by phone I got a 2 year guarantee . This came in handy. Just before Christmas the lid refused to close at the bottom . I gave dyson a call and a replacement was sent free of charge . Excellent customer service ..

Fire_Fox

Alan2020 wrote: »

Well it's a money saving forum, I am not here to judge people.

You tell me what is the real life cleaning difference between the cheapest cylinder Dyson T £199.00 which only does dry floors

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/home-appliances/floorcare/vacuum-cleaners/dyson-ball-multi-floor-cylinder-bagless-vacuum-cleaner-silver-10168839-pdt.html?

and this Titan £44.99 Wet and Dry cylinder vacuum

https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-ttb350vac-1300w-16ltr-wet-dry-vacuum-cleaner-240v/36516?

Of course please don't tell me it cleans 4 times better. The reality is for most people like myself there is a saving of over £100 but the titan lacks the look and feel in a premium house.

Try doing a head to head and the only tangible difference to most money savers would be vanity

Thankfully MSE forum members, their homes, households and lifestyles are rather more diverse than you imagine! "Most people" I know IRL do not want or need a wet-and-dry cleaner, nor a coffee pod machine nor a smart home gadget.

Nineteen of the twenty two Which? Best Buy cordless vacuum cleaners are Dyson or Bosch. I plumped for a Dyson (V7, £250 online) for the ease of switching attachments and previous experience of their vacuums ....

Eight years ago my mother and I purchased Dysons (upright and cylinder respectively) simultaneously. £100 each in the sale thanks to MSE. That Dyson cylinder is still going strong, just too much for me this summer.

Twenty five years ago my (ex) husband insisted on the original upright Dyson (DC01) for our first home. £200 was a lot of money back then, but that thing earned my grudging respect. Vain? :rotfl: He is a geek actually.

The DC01 motored through a heavy build up of dog fur/ cat fur/ fleas courtesy of the previous occupant, handled my gardening addiction, our mogsters and a full renovation. That Dyson was still going strong when we split up seven years later.

You can save money using a mop, bucket and carpet sweeper on your floors. Or by sharing weekly baths with each member of your household (my poor Grandad was always last in :eek: ).