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Dyson DC24 All-Floors Vacuum
$199.99 + $5 Shipping
Condition: Refurbished

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That's a whole lot of suck, for not a lot of buck!

Every time Woot puts up a Dyson vacuum (which is a lot!) I feel obligated to share my experience, which is that my Dyson refurb (which was as good as new) was not really any better than any entry-level vacuum. In some ways (durability) it was better, and in some ways worse (usability, like the uber-crappy wand that requires the entire cord to be unraveled before using). Sure it had plenty of suction but any modern vacuum should have more than enough suction for 99% of our typical uses.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of vacuums that will provide great performance at a lower price including the Hoover Tempo Widepath, Bissell Cleanview, Hoover Platinum bagged, or Shark Navigator.

If you simply want the best consumer vacuum money can buy, get a Miele. They start at around $400 (yikes!) and go up from there, but they are the far superior vacuum if you can afford it and really do want the best.

I've done a detailed review of my Miele vs. my old Dyson, with video, if you are interested in learning more:

http://www.ultraconsumer.com/?p=7

holy wootballs! dyson.woot has returned from home.woot and is appearing on normal woot! i got the DC24 and it sucks a lot of stuff from the ground! especially my himalayan's hair.

Previous Woot!

luk3d4wg wrote:Every time Woot puts up a Dyson vacuum (which is a lot!) I feel obligated to share my experience, which is that my Dyson refurb (which was as good as new) was not really any better than any entry-level vacuum. In some ways (durability) it was better, and in some ways worse (usability, like the uber-crappy wand that requires the entire cord to be unraveled before using). Sure it had plenty of suction but any modern vacuum should have more than enough suction for 99% of our typical uses.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of vacuums that will provide great performance at a lower price including the Hoover Tempo Widepath, Bissell Cleanview, Hoover Platinum bagged, or Shark Navigator.

If you simply want the best consumer vacuum money can buy, get a Miele. They start at around $400 (yikes!) and go up from there, but they are the far superior vacuum if you can afford it and really do want the best.

I've done a detailed review of my Miele vs. my old Dyson, with video, if you are interested in learning more:

http://www.ultraconsumer.com/?p=7

i got a 24 new. i have a small place and i know a lot of people complain about the length of the chord, but i <3 my dyson because it sucks so much in the good way

It's a major holiday and they post vacuum cleaners?

This sucks.

The addition of the ball to a vacuum really helps for maneuverability and ease of use!

In for one!

This vacuum sucks. And my floors have never been cleaner!

The Dyson website has this model priced at $429.99, so if this is the exact model you want, it looks like a good deal.

happy thanksgiving, we be rolling on dyson mags!

lnjelinek wrote:i got a 24 new. i have a small place and i know a lot of people complain about the length of the chord, but i <3 my dyson because it sucks so much in the good way

It definitely does suck =)

Even a hand blender for mashed potatoes would be a nice deal for the occasion :-/

I have a DC25 that I love. From what I understand the DC24 has a shorter power cord and also a smaller canister. I think both those would be pretty annoying.

I was going to buy one of each color to show off my Lakers spirit, but I don't think I'll be able to this year. Sorry woot! It looks like you'll have to blame the NBA for these lost sales.

I bought a DC17 refurb on Amazon last week knowing that if I could only wait w00t would have one soon...

Overstock Has one refurbished for 76 dollars more after shipping

Amazon has it new for $336.87

Yellow only though it would seem for both sites... They also have a boatload of great reviews!

I read somewhere that the rolling ball leaves fine scratches on wood floors and wears off the polish, is that true? I'm in the market for a good vacuum, and might buy the older Dyson model with no ball if the ball mechanism harms wood floors.

archmandy wrote:I read somewhere that the rolling ball leaves fine scratches on wood floors and wears off the polish, is that true? I'm in the market for a good vacuum, and might buy the older Dyson model with no ball if the ball mechanism harms wood floors.

Aww man! You should have been at home.woot 2 days ago. I learned *a lot* about the pros and cons canister vacuums and it sounds like that would have been perfect for what you need.

Edit: And to answer your question (they are talking about the DC25 but it's a ball vacuum too so I assume the same applies) The dyson ball WILL most likely scratch your hardwood floors
Just Ctrl+f "scratch" you will see

luk3d4wg wrote:Every time Woot puts up a Dyson vacuum (which is a lot!) I feel obligated to share my experience, which is that my Dyson refurb (which was as good as new) was not really any better than any entry-level vacuum. In some ways (durability) it was better, and in some ways worse (usability, like the uber-crappy wand that requires the entire cord to be unraveled before using). Sure it had plenty of suction but any modern vacuum should have more than enough suction for 99% of our typical uses.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of vacuums that will provide great performance at a lower price including the Hoover Tempo Widepath, Bissell Cleanview, Hoover Platinum bagged, or Shark Navigator.

If you simply want the best consumer vacuum money can buy, get a Miele. They start at around $400 (yikes!) and go up from there, but they are the far superior vacuum if you can afford it and really do want the best.

I've done a detailed review of my Miele vs. my old Dyson, with video, if you are interested in learning more:

http://www.ultraconsumer.com/?p=7

The endless comparisons every time Dysons come up on woot are really quite tiring. I've used several of the 'cheaper' vacuums you mentioned and found none matched the ability of my Dyson Animal. Matter of fact, I gave a Bissell Cleanview the old before and after test, having cleaned an area with it first, then vacuuming over the same area with the Dyson. No comparison, at least considering the large amount of additional dirt found in the canister. Yes, Mieles are great products. But for the cost of their top of the line vacuums, I'd expect it to come with a weekly visit from a housekeeper to use it. While not 'dirt' cheap, Dysons still fall into that middle level price range where they have models affordable to most and they still do an outstanding job.

Now the price of their pseudo-bladeless fan is something you have every right to complain about...

To repost relevant links from last time:

froogled vs. $199.99 now.

Product website with reviews:
http://www.dyson.com/store/product.asp?product=DC24-ALLFLOORS

Product support page:
http://www.dyson.com/support/help.asp?article=32

including manual:
http://media.dyson.com/downloads/us/floorcare/manuals/dc24_opmanual_usa.pdf

I'll hold on posting others' previous comments from last woot(s).

dyson is having a sale on dyson.com on all their ball vacuums. It will be more, but new. Sorry Woot

Ok, I know Dysons are the pinnacle of engineering, etc., etc., but really, if Dysons and Roombas don't belong in home.woot, then I don't know why home.woot needs to exist.

I used to be skeptical about the Dyson marketing hype until I finally took the plunge and picked up a refurb one of these on Woot a while back.
My previous vacuum was a Hoover windtunnel bagless and it would crap out dust all over the place. The Dyson is lighter, quieter, sucks better, is easier to clean, and doesn't leave dust all over the place like the Hoover did.
It was about the same price for the refurb Dyson as it was for the new Hoover.
Depending on the durability, I'll probably buy Dyson again next time but I wouldn't buy one new unless the price is well below list.

TL;DR - This Dyson works much better than my old Hoover bagless. They're worth a try at this price.

archmandy wrote:I read somewhere that the rolling ball leaves fine scratches on wood floors and wears off the polish, is that true? I'm in the market for a good vacuum, and might buy the older Dyson model with no ball if the ball mechanism harms wood floors.

these vacuums will not leave marks anymore than any other vacuum that you would buy... get on with your life.. wood floors will not remain pristine forever.. you put more scratches walking across it than the vacuum ever will...

luk3d4wg wrote:Every time Woot puts up a Dyson vacuum (which is a lot!) I feel obligated to share my experience, which is that my Dyson refurb (which was as good as new) was not really any better than any entry-level vacuum. In some ways (durability) it was better, and in some ways worse (usability, like the uber-crappy wand that requires the entire cord to be unraveled before using). Sure it had plenty of suction but any modern vacuum should have more than enough suction for 99% of our typical uses.

If you're on a budget, there are plenty of vacuums that will provide great performance at a lower price including the Hoover Tempo Widepath, Bissell Cleanview, Hoover Platinum bagged, or Shark Navigator.

If you simply want the best consumer vacuum money can buy, get a Miele. They start at around $400 (yikes!) and go up from there, but they are the far superior vacuum if you can afford it and really do want the best.

I've done a detailed review of my Miele vs. my old Dyson, with video, if you are interested in learning more:

http://www.ultraconsumer.com/?p=7

How are you suppose to have any power when your cord is wrapped up? I do like your review, but you really can't compare apples and oranges - which is what you are doing with the Dyson DC14 and the Miele.

Your advantages to the canister vacuum are accurate, but some of those benefits are BECAUSE it is a canister vacuum and not an overall advantage of the product over another(which wouldn't really be an "advantage"),such as the "stationary floor tool".

Also, the "cord management" advantage is completely outweighed by the fact that you DO have to pull the canister around everywhere you go, not to mention the fact you have to bend down anytime you have get an attachment or press a button. You also have to pay for those extra attachments I'm bending down to attach, then bending down again to reattach? And then bending down again to turn it on, then off? Then I have to bend down to pick it up to use on the stairs? To put away? The parts are detachable which COULD make it easier to store it, or to lose another part.

Filter is a nice plus, but anyone that has a bag-less vacuum should already know to dump it in the garbage outside, but maybe not!

You also reviewed the Dyson 14, which is not the model that w00t is currently selling - and judging by your price estimates, this Dyson on W00t will probably be cheaper if not similar to the Miele Earth + all of the essential add-ons. I won't argue against the suction power, results, and style of the Miele because they have all proven to be above-average consistently, but to say that the benefits outweigh the Dyson is definitely ... your opinion.


Honestly, all that you have to ask yourself is...how many faulty, broken, unreliable, vacuums am I going to buy before I step up and get this wicked Dyson...?

Positives?
-Excellent Suckage
-All-in-One Design.
-Great Maneuverability.
-Superb for all floors, duh!
-Sturdy design, takes multiple beatings into the wall/chairs.

Negatives?
-If you prefer the "bagged" vacuum like an Oreck or a canister vaccuum, this may not be your first choice. (Preference)
-Wand could be slightly longer.
-Could be heavy for some peeps.

cinoclav wrote:The endless comparisons every time Dysons come up on woot are really quite tiring. I've used several of the 'cheaper' vacuums you mentioned and found none matched the ability of my Dyson Animal. Matter of fact, I gave a Bissell Cleanview the old before and after test, having cleaned an area with it first, then vacuuming over the same area with the Dyson. No comparison, at least considering the large amount of additional dirt found in the canister. Yes, Mieles are great products. But for the cost of their top of the line vacuums, I'd expect it to come with a weekly visit from a housekeeper to use it. While not 'dirt' cheap, Dysons still fall into that middle level price range where they have models affordable to most and they still do an outstanding job.

Now the price of their pseudo-bladeless fan is something you have every right to complain about...

Thank you CinoClav - you the man.

I bought the cannister yesterday. I have 3 others so I'm going to pass but this is a great deal. If you need a vaccum, don't pass it up. This better than the older, heavier style and those are great. You can't go wrong speaking as a 7 year Dyson owner and user.

cinoclav wrote:The endless comparisons every time Dysons come up on woot are really quite tiring. I've used several of the 'cheaper' vacuums you mentioned and found none matched the ability of my Dyson Animal. Matter of fact, I gave a Bissell Cleanview the old before and after test, having cleaned an area with it first, then vacuuming over the same area with the Dyson. No comparison, at least considering the large amount of additional dirt found in the canister. Yes, Mieles are great products. But for the cost of their top of the line vacuums, I'd expect it to come with a weekly visit from a housekeeper to use it. While not 'dirt' cheap, Dysons still fall into that middle level price range where they have models affordable to most and they still do an outstanding job.

Now the price of their pseudo-bladeless fan is something you have every right to complain about...

Was the Bissell Cleanview your old vacuum or did you compare a brand new Dyson to a brand new Cleanview? People usually go out and buy a new vacuum because their old one eventually starts underperforming for one reason or another. Then they automatically assume the because their brand new vacuum picks up things that the old one didn't, it must be a much better vacuum.

That said, the Dysons that I have owned and/or used DID have great suction power. They are also built pretty durably. However, I'd still argue that other (new, not used) vacuums still are just as good if not better in other areas. For example, attachment convenience on a Dyson, in my opinion, is the worst I've ever seen. To me, having marginally less suction, if that's the case, is a fair trade off for attachments that don't drive me absolutely nuts every time I try to use them.

I'm also not trying to force people into buying the generally much more expensive Miele; I'm simply stating that if you think you're getting "the best" when purchasing a Dyson you're sorely mistaken. It is a perfectly decent vacuum albeit a bit overpriced (even refurbished) but there are plenty of other vacuums that are better in some ways (price, attachments, etc.) and possibly worse in others (slightly less suction? maybe less durable?). Consumers should be aware of the pros and cons before assuming the Dyson is the right choice for them.

falbi23 wrote:How are you suppose to have any power when your cord is wrapped up? I do like your review, but you really can't compare apples and oranges - which is what you are doing with the Dyson DC14 and the Miele.

Your advantages to the canister vacuum are accurate, but some of those benefits are BECAUSE it is a canister vacuum and not an overall advantage of the product over another(which wouldn't really be an "advantage"),such as the "stationary floor tool".

Also, the "cord management" advantage is completely outweighed by the fact that you DO have to pull the canister around everywhere you go, not to mention the fact you have to bend down anytime you have get an attachment or press a button. You also have to pay for those extra attachments I'm bending down to attach, then bending down again to reattach? And then bending down again to turn it on, then off? Then I have to bend down to pick it up to use on the stairs? To put away? The parts are detachable which COULD make it easier to store it, or to lose another part.

Filter is a nice plus, but anyone that has a bag-less vacuum should already know to dump it in the garbage outside, but maybe not!

You also reviewed the Dyson 14, which is not the model that w00t is currently selling - and judging by your price estimates, this Dyson on W00t will probably be cheaper if not similar to the Miele Earth + all of the essential add-ons. I won't argue against the suction power, results, and style of the Miele because they have all proven to be above-average consistently, but to say that the benefits outweigh the Dyson is definitely ... your opinion.


Honestly, all that you have to ask yourself is...how many faulty, broken, unreliable, vacuums am I going to buy before I step up and get this wicked Dyson...?

Positives?
-Excellent Suckage
-All-in-One Design.
-Great Maneuverability.
-Superb for all floors, duh!
-Sturdy design, takes multiple beatings into the wall/chairs.

Negatives?
-If you prefer the "bagged" vacuum like an Oreck or a canister vaccuum, this may not be your first choice. (Preference)
-Wand could be slightly longer.
-Could be heavy for some peeps.

You make a lot of great points. Maybe I'm partially advocating canister vacuums over uprights due to the inherent advantages. However, many or most of the features I mention are specifically superior on Mieles. For example, the trifecta of 360 degree swivel wheels are unique to a Miele canister. The crush-proof hose is unique to a Miele canister. The cord winder that works perfectly -- every time -- well, you get the idea.

First, let me say that a lot of people may just pull out their vacuum for a quick job or a single room and won't want to unwind (let alone re-wind) their entire cord. That is not uncommon at all.

You glossed over my filtration argument and I think it's a big one: in tests it has been shown that the Dyson does NOT have a completely closed system, meaning even though it has a HEPA filter a lot of particles are escaping before they ever reach the filter. Therefore you're not getting nearly the filtration you might think. Additionally, and let's assume that the Dyson *does* have a perfect filtration system for a second -- having to empty my canister, possibly several times per vacuuming session, OUTSIDE, is completely unacceptable to me. I'd much prefer being able to empty my vacuum indoors, once every month or more, and not worry about a big cloud of allergens puffing back up in my face. But you're right, that part would be an argument for bagged vs. bagless machines. But consumers usually aren't aware of that major distinction.

Finally, nowhere did I say the Dyson wasn't a perfectly acceptable vacuum. It is a fine vacuum. It is nowhere near the *best* vacuum that it is advertised as, however. It has a lot of downfalls including no front light, poor clearance for reaching under furniture, a gigantic metal wand that I would argue makes most attachment-based tasks (except cleaning high above you) more difficult than it should, and wheels or a ball that many have argued scratched their floors. But it does have great suction. Bottom line is that it isn't the end-all be-all of vacuums. There are plenty of other vacuums (including uprights) that are more than comparable.

How do these compare to Kirby Sentria vacuums? I bought this stupid Kirby a year ago ...absolutely hate it. It weighs six tons, cost more than most used cars. Outside of the fact that the thing is built like a tank, I don't see where it's any better than your basic $100 Hoover.

I got one of these the last time it was offered on Woot. It is amazing - the carpets look brand new after using thy Dyson. So easy to empty and even easier to navigate around furniture. 2 thumbs up!

CowboyDann wrote:
I read somewhere that the rolling ball leaves fine scratches on wood floors and wears off the polish, is that true? I'm in the market for a good vacuum, and might buy the older Dyson model with no ball if the ball mechanism harms wood floors.

Aww man! You should have been at home.woot 2 days ago. I learned *a lot* about the pros and cons canister vacuums and it sounds like that would have been perfect for what you need.

Edit: And to answer your question (they are talking about the DC25 but it's a ball vacuum too so I assume the same applies) The dyson ball WILL most likely scratch your hardwood floors
Just Ctrl+f "scratch" you will see

The last thing you want is a canister vacuum dragging all over your wood floor. I have used a Dyson Ball vacuum for years on wood floors. It makes no marks whatsoever. The ball is pretty soft in comparison to wood.

leadheadfred wrote:How do these compare to Kirby Sentria vacuums? I bought this stupid Kirby a year ago ...absolutely hate it. It weighs six tons, cost more than most used cars. Outside of the fact that the thing is built like a tank, I don't see where it's any better than your basic $100 Hoover.

If you can't see how the Kirby is better, then you apparently can't see. Kirby makes better vacuums than anyone else on the planet.

luk3d4wg wrote:I'd much prefer being able to empty my vacuum indoors, once every month or more,

That's disgusting. Have you ever smelled a vacuum bag after it's been sitting for even a week? You need to empty it every time you use it.
Canister vacuums are outdated. They take the weight away from the suction head where it's needed. You have to drag them all over the place. I can't imagine anyone using one voluntarily.

Todays WOOT = Depressing , have to start thinking about cleaning first thing in the morning,,AARRGHH

Happy Thanksgivin woot and fellow members !

Brought a refurbed Dyson from woot a while ago. It began to have problems a week after I started using it. The beater bar mechanism started making this horrendous screeching noise and after a while the bar froze up. Sounded like plastic gears being stripped. Considering the amount they charge and their bragging about the engineering I would not touch a Dyson again. Ever wonder why there are so many refurbs available on woot?

How is this vacuum different than a DC15?