I own this vacuum. It's amazing. I can't think of anything wrong with it. It's a marvel of engineering. I have two cats, and one is the queen of shedding. She sheds constantly. This vacuum is awesome at picking up her fur (and anything else). I paid way more for mine, this is a steal.

I donno why there's so much Dyson hatin' going on. I'm not affiliated or anything, I'm just a VERY satisfied customer.

I've had the larger full-out vacuum (forget model num - dc25 maybe? not ball) for 6 years and the smaller handheld ROOT for 2 years - both are mah-velous! Never used a better vac in my life.

I have noted, interestingly, that most people dissing Dyson vacs are those that take exception to the price and don't actually own one...

wheeledgoat wrote:
I have noted, interestingly, that most people dissing Dyson vacs are those that take exception to the price and don't actually own one...

Probably because we own vacuums that work just as well which cost half the price...

theguruguys wrote:Someone should do a study on how many Apple owners also own Dyson products.

We've never seen a Dyson virus because so few people own Dysons, it's just not worth it.

ummidunno wrote:i just wanna know a coupon code for free shipping or something. anybody got anything?

It's $5.00 dude... A coupon? Really?

I have a Dyson and love it! Just got the Dyson protable and so far love it too! That one took some getting used to, though.

ANOTHER Dyson??????

flynnerdsp wrote:What's the difference between this and the DC25?

The DC24 is smaller than the DC25, which is regular sized. We got the DC24 as a gift and find that it is very flexible. The ball really works. We have two dogs and have to empty the canister a couple of times when we vacuum the den and living room. I find that the light weight makes it much easier to use on steps than our full-sized Kenmore upright. Also, the vacuum head is more narrow than on a full-sized model, but again, the light weight makes up for the extra sweeps you have to make. It is easy to use and we like it.

Wait for the Animal that they had last week. It works a lot better and lasts a lot longer. I think it was $100 more but compared to retail, it is a fantastic deal.

I don't understand the hating either on Dyson but, to each his own.

I own two Dysons that I bought off of Woot. I also own a Hoover Wind Tunnel and the Dyson puts the Hoover to shame. When I bought the Hoover Wind Tunnel it worked about as well as an old Oreck that I had. Then when I bought the Dyson after my neighbor recommended it I was amazed at how well it vacuumed. It even pulls up the depressed nap on carpet where you have had furniture sitting.

I highly recommend the Dyson.

Dyson makes junk. I got one of these things and seriously thought it was so unable to clean anything - that somehow I was the problem. I called support - they confiirmed it wasn't me.

Returned it - got some Eureka thing for 40 pct of the price. All good.

BOTA

I've had a Dyson DC25 Animal for a year, and it's amazing. On area rugs, carpets, and furniture it vacuums up a huge amount of dust and dirt I can't even see. And it gets *all* the cat hair.

The differences between mine and this model are:

• the DC24 is apparently a little smaller (which would be perfect for a small house like mine - I've never seen the canister on my model even half full), and
  
• the "Animal" models come with the Mini-Turbine Head attachment, which you can buy separately for $70 or less (it fits any of the Dyson vacs).

StatiK wrote:No, that's Apple.

Well, that didn't take long.

So, this has a "Lifetime HEPA Filter", yet replacement filters are sold on the Dyson site?

I'm just sayin'

theguruguys wrote:Someone should do a study on how many Apple owners also own Dyson products.

We all do. It was in the contract we signed to Steve Jobs with our children's blood...

What is all this Miele hype/BS?

I have the original yellow one and besides it makes a CRAZY sound if you run into a wall (requiring you to shut off for the bar to quit beating the plastic) it's great.

I think Miele owners look down their noses at everyone else. Even more a reason to a Dyson (or other non-Miele)

I own one of these and I'm very happy with it. This model in particular is a little smaller and great for someone who has an apartment.

It doesn't take up too much more space than the Eureka "broom" style vac I used to have and unlike the Eureka it not only works, it works very well. My apartment has a good size living room and the cord reaches all the way across, not sure how large the poster's rooms who said the cord was too short are.

My only complaint, and it's a fairly small one, is that the hose for the hand attachments could be longer.

andrewkl wrote:So, this has a "Lifetime HEPA Filter", yet replacement filters are sold on the Dyson site?

I'm just sayin'

Dyson specifies in the manual that the filters should be washed (rinsed really) once a month. I assume the available replacements are in case you don't wash them and let them get really bad. I've been fairly forgetful about washing mine (roughly once every two months for me) and they still look brand new.

I've had a Dyson, and after taking it in to a Vacuum repair shop for warranty work, it still did not have adequate suction. I ended up tossing it in the garbage, literally. I wouldn't buy one again. I do have two Roombas and a Scooba, and I like them!

AltairDusk wrote:
Dyson specifies in the manual that the filters should be washed (rinsed really) once a month. I assume the available replacements are in case you don't wash them and let them get really bad. I've been fairly forgetful about washing mine (roughly once every two months for me) and they still look brand new.

Agreed - there's nothing suspicious about the fact that a company sells replacements for "permanent" parts. If it's removable, someone somewhere is going to lose it, or try to clean it with kerosene and turn it into a melted mess, or as you said, let it go for so long that it's easier to buy a new one than try to clean the old one.

theguruguys wrote:Someone should do a study on how many Apple owners also own Dyson products.

^ Brilliance

losttime wrote:I needs me a vacuum, but I guess I'll hold off for the next round.

Don't let your decision be made by the Dyson nay-sayers. I have an Animal (non-ball) and I love it. I read reviews for a long time before I bought it, and I saw that there are 2 camps on Dyson - the "love it" camp and the "hate it" camp. The people who love Dyson actually own one and use it frequently. The people who hate on Dyson may not own one but for some reason, they don't like James Dyson or are somehow jealous of his unique products or his engineering credentials. Otherwise, they have no reason to be so negative about this machine. THEY WORK!

I am very particular about my vacuum cleaners. I previously had a Sharp, which I loved because it was very quiet, but the bags were not available in grocery or hardware stores and every time something got caught in it, the belt would burn out. It was a PWNY to get apart if I needed to get something out of it. And like all other vacuums, it did lose suction over time.

I didn't want to pay the Dyson price, but once I found a refurb unit, I could not resist any longer. I am SO GLAD that I bought it. I have had to call customer service a few times, and every time, they have been absolutely great, even though my warranty is long expired.

The Dyson is easy to use and easy to take apart if something gets vacuumed accidentally. I thought having no bags was kind of a gimmick but it's another great feature since the canister is large and very easy to empty. And I never have to look for bags! Also, it's kind of fun to watch all the dirt piling up inside as you vacuum.

I was at Costco the other day and they were doing demos on the little Dyson that's rechargeable. I loved all of its features and if I had only wood floors or tile in my house, I would buy that one instead. It even has an optional dog or cat brush (you brush the animal without the vacuum turned on) that sucks all the hair into the vacuum right after you turn it on! I guess some dogs might even let you vacuum them as you were brushing but not ours.

Anyway, I LOVE my Dyson and highly recommend them. Miele vacuums are for the Apple users. I have never owned nor will I ever purchase an Apple product.

Can this thing weigh any more? Looks cool...and gives you a workout for using it...and it's the light version.

what's up with all the vacuum cleaners on woot?

Here's Consumer Report's take on the DC24:

Dyson DC24 Ball upright vacuum - This lightweight upright excels on bare floors but not on carpeting

Last reviewed: November 2008

The DC24, $400, joins the Slim DC18 in Dyson’s lineup of lightweight, compact, high-tech-looking vacuums. The DC24, which is smaller and narrower than the rest of the company’s upright models, features Dyson’s Ball technology for added maneuverability. To keep the weight and size down, the motor is housed in the ball. (On a Dyson Ball model, the front wheels have been replaced by a barrel-shaped cylinder that allows a vacuum to pivot more easily than it would on wheels.)

In our tests, the DC24 excelled at cleaning bare floors. It also produced extremely low emissions when vacuuming, and did not redistribute any of the dust it collected back into the air. The manufacturer claims the lifetime HEPA filter is maintenance-free and backs the vacuum with a five-year warranty.

The DC24 has a removable wand and all of the functionality of the larger Dyson models but, at 12 pounds, is svelte for an upright. Its light weight and design make it easy to carry and use and allow it to take up less storage space than most other uprights (It isn’t much larger than a stick vacuum). It also has a powered brush roll that you can turn on and off with a switch, a feature we recommend.

But the DC24 proved only mediocre at cleaning carpets and provides less suction for its tools than the larger Dyson models do. What’s more, the collection bin is much smaller than those on the full-sized Dysons and fills very quickly. And as with all bagless vacuums, emptying the bin is a messy chore that can expose you to allergens.

The DC24 is a worthy choice if space is at a premium and you are willing to trade some cleaning ability for easy maneuverability and less weight. It has the functionality and tools of a full-sized upright, making it more versatile than a stick vacuum. But if you need a vacuum with outstanding cleaning power, there are better choices, especially considering the $400 price.

I am sick of these mother#$@*ing vacuums on this mother#$%@ing woot!

Cannot speak to the quality of the DC24, but I bought the Dyson DC14 off of Woot! 4 years ago. Best vacuum I have ever had. Have had NO problems. It pulls up tons of dirt and is easy to empty.

tzebrowitz wrote:Cannot speak to the quality of the DC24, but I bought the Dyson DC14 off of Woot! 4 years ago. Best vacuum I have ever had. Have had NO problems. It pulls up tons of dirt and is easy to empty.

I have a DC14 as well and have been thrilled with it. I'm beginning to wonder if there are "good" and "bad" models across the Dyson line because otherwise, I can't see where all the Dyson hate is coming from.

I have the Dyson DC07 Cyclone Upright Vacuum Cleaner and love it. Sad to hear the DC24 doesn't suck. Or, that it does. Well, you know what I mean.

W T F Amazwoot

showcaller wrote:... Thursday will be LCD Television day and Friday will be wireless router day!

Good Sir, Friday is ALWAYS pizza day.

'nuff said.

I've owned a DC24 for about 6 months. I have used it extensively. I like the maneuverability, the weight, the ease of emptying the canister, the power and suction. The only negative issue I have is the inflexibility of the hand vacuum attachment. It's difficult to use; the long handle works poorly in close situations. Overall, I'm very pleased. This is well worth the price.

Wait, $199 for a refurbished vacuum cleaner? Is this a joke?

flynnerdsp wrote:What's the difference between this and the DC25?

This has probably been answered several times by now, but I've had the opportunity to use both side-by-side recently. The DC24 is extremely light, to the point that I can carry it around on one arm and vacuum the ceiling spending barely more effort than using a Swiffer rod. The DC25 is a little larger but much heavier - about the same weight as our old SteamVac, and definitely not up to ceiling duty.

nerdler wrote:Wait, $199 for a refurbished vacuum cleaner? Is this a joke?

We bought ours two weeks ago new for $320 on Amazon and thought we got a great deal... the refurb DC25 was about the same price.

I agree with your comments. We actually had an older model that is bigger (heavy) and had great suction. We got this one liking that it was lightweight. Easier to carry upstairs in our split level house. The suction on it is half of the older one that we had. We called Dyson to complain and they said that it is a smaller model so it wont the same suction. Also she said something along the lines of it was advertised for smaller homes (we didnt see that). Anyway it is sitting in the corner rarely used now. Waste of money..

lunarc wrote:I have had this vacuum for about two years, and honestly, it is junk. I would never recommend this thing, in the time we have had it, the plastic pieces are wearing out quickly, the peddle to fold the Dyson to operation mode is very flimsy, and the cap to attach the hose has come off.

The cord is way too short and the suction on this thing is pathetic. It tends to push the stuff on our hardwood floors more than pick it up. It does work on rugs just fine, as long as the pile is not too high, if it is, the thing just turns off the brushes (for safety) and the suction is so weak it doesn't do anything. I have heard better things about other models, but honestly I wish I just bought a Miele and called it a day.

While I don't own this model, I did buy a Dyson (off Woot, of course!) over 4 years ago and it's still going strong. Powerful, easy to empty, and sure as heck seems to pick up everything. I really can't recommend them enough!

Screw it. I'm in for one. My house is pretty small and all hard floors with a few throw rugs. Hauling my big shop vac around to do the cleaning means I don't do it often so this will give me incentive to clean more.

I had to banish the Roomba to the basement because it was bashing into furniture and walls so hard it was causing damage. I've also got a theory that the more you WOOT! the better your chances at acquiring a Badass Orgone Collector, so this should increase my odds...

I have this model. (Bought it refurbed for $180ish.) Yes, it's a lot of money for a vacuum. However, it does work well for me.

- Gets the carpets CLEAN
- Doesn't kick off a lot of dust in the exhaust
- Easy to empty
- Stores in a small space

The ball is kind of a gimmick, IMHO. I don't dislike it; but I don't feel a lot of benefit.

This model is probably best for people with apartments and small houses.

I had the DC07 and it did not work well on carpet over time. I would have to press down with my foot to get it to clean well. When I did that it did work well but taping a brick on the front of the vacuum isn't logical. I also did not like how the CD07 carpet beater was almost IMPOSSIBLE to remove for cleaning. Honestly it sucked. That said, I gave that one to a friend with California shag carpet and she said it works great. My carpet is a short berber so I think i needed a more aggressive beater brush model.

I bought the DC24 ball model for just this reason. The beater bar works amazingly well and fluffs my berber carpet. I also use it to vacuum our area rugs and it works amazingly well there too. I love the button for turning off the beater bar..great idea. Duh! Removing the cleaning wand and hose is also much easier on the DC24 too. It seems to have excellent suction for me. I have a 3,700 sq/ft house (not all carpet but largely carpeted) and I can vacuum the ENTIRE house without filling the bin but then again, I'm not a pig and use the vacuum frequently. I love that it's small, light and easy to move around.

That said, I will say something that DRIVES ME NUTS that NOBODY ever mentions: The hoses on dysons SUCK!!!! It is way to springy and is constantly pulling back on you as you are trying to use it. This is the dumbest idea I have ever seen. I have a Kirby and the hose is 1000% less stressful to use and it doesn't pinch your skin like the Kirby does when it sandwiches back in place and grabs your leg or whatever.

Ok..there is my 2 cents.

New to WOOT but I bit. My daughter has a Dyson and loves it. Hope this is as good as it says. Question - Where did the WOOT name come from?

madrussian1970 wrote:I had the DC07 and it did not work well on carpet over time. I would have to press down with my foot to get it to clean well. When I did that it did work well but taping a brick on the front of the vacuum isn't logical. I also did not like how the CD07 carpet beater was almost IMPOSSIBLE to remove for cleaning. Honestly it sucked. That said, I gave that one to a friend with California shag carpet and she said it works great. My carpet is a short berber so I think i needed a more aggressive beater brush model.

I bought the DC24 ball model for just this reason. The beater bar works amazingly well and fluffs my berber carpet. I also use it to vacuum our area rugs and it works amazingly well there too. I love the button for turning off the beater bar..great idea. Duh! Removing the cleaning wand and hose is also much easier on the DC24 too. It seems to have excellent suction for me. I have a 3,700 sq/ft house (not all carpet but largely carpeted) and I can vacuum the ENTIRE house without filling the bin but then again, I'm not a pig and use the vacuum frequently. I love that it's small, light and easy to move around.

That said, I will say something that DRIVES ME NUTS that NOBODY ever mentions: The hoses on dysons SUCK!!!! It is way to springy and is constantly pulling back on you as you are trying to use it. This is the dumbest idea I have ever seen. I have a Kirby and the hose is 1000% less stressful to use and it doesn't pinch your skin like the Kirby does when it sandwiches back in place and grabs your leg or whatever.

Ok..there is my 2 cents.