Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

DIB:

This got pushed to the back after some lengthy posts by HS.  I wanted to make sure you see it since you were kind enough to post the Forbes links about dyson.  I subscribed to Forbes years ago.  No more.  Not after father Forbes passed.  Steve Forbes, his son, is okay.  Not a good presidential candidate and politician.  But not like his Harley riding Dad.  May his soul rest in peace.

Any thoughts?  Please tell us which dyson you consider to be the signature model.  Thanks.

Mole and Carmine:  The Ball line is the signature Dyson line.  Why?  It has the greater number of usable, Dyson-only/proprietary technologies or abilities.  I’m betting this signature (The) Ball on the DC24/25 get more attention (looks, touch, feel and test drive time) than any other upright at big box retailers.  Filtering has suffered and I know why, but it stays with me.

BTW, the ubend airway joint kow towed in importance by dyson fans:  Without it and in most cases it was missing and never made it out of the box, caused the DC07 not to have any suction in the tool mode.   Buck item.  Poor design and function.

When you’re right, you’re right.  Having an item pop off easily and difficult (for some) to reattach and/or go mising is not good for the consumer, retailer or Dyson.  Talk of missing Dyson parts at retailer shelves…  the DC16’s batteries and chargers are all gone (a $45 or so part).  It is not uncommon to see batteries and chargers on eBay.        DIB

Carmine D.

DysonInventsBig wrote:

DIB:

Thank you for recognizing constructive criticism vice a cheap pot shot.  I knew you would sooner or later.

Second, I highlighted the pertinent part of your statement.  You cite dyson models DC24/25 as a signature ones for dyson.  You gloss over the recent pitfalls of their filters with no explanations other than you are not saying.  Really?  Do you have special knowledge that is proprietary?  Or is the reason incriminating? 

Do you think future dyson buyers, especially of these signature models, are entitled to know why they are paying $500 for a dyson vacuum that requires much more filter attention/maintenance than all its older and discontinued predecessors?  Weren't they told up until now by dyson that the filtering technology [with 5127 prototypes] is the quintessential vacuum invention.  Worthy of the higher prices.  

You passed over, as the signature models, all the dysons with the innovative no fuss/no hassle pre-post motor filters.  Why?

For a ball wheel?  For a pivot and steering vacuum?  What if I don't want either of those.  I want the best filtering dyson has to offer for $500.  Why doesn't  the DC24/25 have the best filtering dyson has to offer?

Carmine D.

dusty wrote:

Hello Dusty:

For argument's sake I checked.  ORECK is listed as a member.  Dyson is not. 

http://www.carpet-rug.org/about-cri/member-listings/member-listing.cfm?MemberType=5&Start=81

Note the new ORECK address.  With a link to the ORECK web site.

Trust but verify. 

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:
I stand corrected, mention is given.  They still don't have a recommended vacuum however.  Perhaps the listed models have pushed Oreck out of the ranks?

Dusty

Dyson supplies Airblade Tent for Glastonbury Festival.

Hello Dusty:

I posted your quotes in red to stand out.  

Once again, you are back pedalling.  You are the most conflicted and confused poster on this Forum.  You sell dysons [presumably for the profit] but your heart is with RICCAR and SEBO.  

About a week ago you proclaimed the authenticity of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation certs for dyson vacuums in the US and CAN.  Yesterday, you did an about face.  You said all certs by the RIA are biased because they are granted for a fee for service.  Today, I point out your contradictory posts.  You then say you take certs/approvals with a grain of salt.  Three different positions on certs/approvals in one week.  For, against, and neutral.  You can't have it three ways!  Unless you are running for President.   

Indeed if you believe and post that certs/approvals are useless because they are biased in accepting fees, then it's true for all certs/approvals that charge fees.  Including the Asthma and Allergy Foundation certs in the USA and Canada for dysons.  Right?  That's deductive reasoning.  It's self-evident. 

You are either so conflicted and confused or, like many of the dyson fans who post here, you provide proof for my statement.  Where one stands oftentimes depends on where he/she sits.  Chose your poison and swallow gingerly!

Carmine D.

Well for starters, I believe the last time you accused me of back peddling I replied with an explanation to which you seemed to accept.  Was this not the case?  If not I'd prefer you make it a little more clear so I can explain again.  I'd appreciate you checking my post from a week ago, for the life of me I don't recall proclaiming the authenticity of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.  I simply used them as an example much like I'd use Consumer Reports  or you would use the RIA.  If you wish to discuss whether any of these companies are really independent or impartial we should start another thread.  You once again accuse me of selling Dysons for profit even though I have told on two occasions (maybe more) there is more profit in Riccar, Sebo, Miele and Oreck.  I'm not sure what else I can do to convince you of this other than send you wholesale price lists but as a former dealer I'm sure you know what I say is true.  Lasty, I am neither conflicted or confused.  You have read something from my post that I never stated. No big deal...happens to all of us.

Dusty

Dusty:

The Carpet and Rug Institute is testing all its members' models for the "green label" too.  A recent added category.  Hence, many members' vacuums are not yet listed on the Site subject to the completion of testing and analyses against the new criteria.  ORECK included.  Your heartfelt brands: RICCAR and SEBO fare well and have CRI recommended models certified as 'green.' 

Conspicuously excluded is your fave money mark up brand dyson.  Perhaps with the new "green label" certification, dyson will submit its latest vacuums for testing and approval?

Carmine D.

dusty wrote:

Dusty. 

I point out using your posts and words [not inferring] only a week apart.  It happens to you.  Not all of us.  You, Dusty.  You flip, flop, waffle, back pedal, retract, revise, restate, repost.  In the same day and/or week.  Sounds like classic case of a person in conflict and confusion.

Unless you are a politician running for President.  You're not running for President are you?  Because it's too late.  Both parties have their candidates.  Maybe VP? 

Carmine D.

DysonInventsBig wrote:
So as 1 poster said 2 years ago,[WHY USE ANY FILTERS AT ALL?],

The consumer wont clean them anyway most of the time they dont know they are there,the sales people wont tell them if they did the customer walks away,and realize the scam.........

Heres some poison for you,The rainbow salesmen avoid the cleaning aspect or maintaince involved in using a bagless vacuum,because if they told the customer before hand whats involved [THEY WOULD NEVER BUY IT],
 Just for kicks i leave a bagless upright loaded with dirt on the showroom floor,Ask the customer if they would like to empty it out and clean the filters[every one of them has declined]. The usual response is why dont they put a bag in it,

MOLE

CarmineD wrote:
Hey Carmine,
It took a while but now the truth is known,  As you have been saying for 3 years its just an overpriced regina electric broom,

Thanks for the truth, anyone interested in an airblade?????

BYE BYE  SIR JIMMY,WERE NOT GOING TO MISS YOU......

MOLE