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Disappointing Dyson Service & Replacement Vacuum recommendations

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  • rollingmoon
    rollingmoon Posts: 294 Forumite
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    The Dyson we had (DC04) was an appallingly-made piece of junk; the motor overheated and cut out, bits of the cheap plastic fell off, and it snapped genuine Dyson drive belts like there was no tomorrow. The cheap Chinese knock-offs from eBay lasted longer!

    It was binned and replaced with a Henry, which has been doing its job without drama for about 8 years now. Dyson's stuff is a triumph of style over substance, never again.
  • Ganga
    Ganga Posts: 4,253 Forumite
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    We replaced our Dyson with a Vax mains upright,just as good but a lot less money.
  • Moglex
    Moglex Posts: 1,581 Forumite
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    I've known several people buy Dyson over the years and it seems they've all dumped them for something else. They seem to be both overpriced and unreliable.
  • SPOWER
    SPOWER Posts: 283 Forumite
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    I have to say I am really very confused why no one has recommended Hoover. (or OOVER if you live in the north, H Dropping.)

    I got free flights to Sierra Nevada and Costa del Sol for spending £100 on a Hoover Turbomaster and a Hoover Purepower.

    My carpets are very clean indeed and the 2 cleaners have lasted since 1992. They have the royal warrant on the front and the headlamp still works.

    Why are you buying rubbish? You will pay 2 times for buying rubbish.

    Only buy Hoover cleaners. That is my advice to you. Your carpets will look great.
  • anotheruser
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    Dyson currently have £100 off the V11 (their latest model) for Black Friday. They've had an offer for a free black wand for a while now. The gold version came with an additional tool (stubborn dirt tool) but I think they've put this with the blue version now.

    I've been thinking about it for a few weeks and have today purchased it.
    Should be here tomorrow.

    My last Dyson (a DC44), has lasted about 4 years. Purchased it in September 2015 but it's started going a bit wrong now. The brush bar is pretty much had it, suckability isn't fantastic (it never was amazing to be honest) and when I pull it back, most of the time, the brush bar stops spinning.

    I kept the box so should be able to flog the DC44 for £100ish I reckon, so not a totally bad deal.

    Watched an online review and apparently the V11 is about a 3rd stronger than the v10, which was pretty strong for suckability anyway.


    Dyson offer a 30-day free return service so if it's not that good, I'll be sending it back.
    It has a lot to live up to as I was nearly swayed by Sharks tangle free method of getting hair off the brush bar. I don't think the Dyson has anything like that.

    I'll report back whether the V11 is worth it.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,323 Forumite
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    I am sorry but think you are taking liberties expecting to get £100 for an old dyson in that condition.
  • Spank
    Spank Posts: 1,751 Forumite
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    I agree you will be lucky to get £50
  • pulliptears
    pulliptears Posts: 14,583 Forumite
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    The best customers for second hand dysons I find are small electrical shops and tinkerers who give them a bit of an overhaul and resell. They are the lower end of the marker and won't be paying £100, box or not.

    The market for a £100 4 year old Dyson will be vanishingly small.
  • [Deleted User]
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    anotheruser wrote: »

    I kept the box so should be able to flog the DC44 for £100ish I reckon
    I think you'll get £30 tops!
  • anotheruser
    anotheruser Posts: 3,485 Forumite
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    Spank wrote: »
    I agree you will be lucky to get £50
    Moneyineptitude wrote: »
    I think you'll get £30 tops!
    deannatrois wrote: »
    I am sorry but think you are taking liberties expecting to get £100 for an old dyson in that condition.
    Well, I most have been lucky.

    While I have no proof, it sold on Facebook this morning, £100.
    Turned down an offer of £75 and £85.
    Was up a week or so before Christmas Day.

    Goes to show, if its fully boxed with all attachments and it's been looked after AND you're willing to wait, people will pay.

    Considering I saw the same one, no box, only two attachments for £75, mine seemed very reasonable.
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