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It's true, no more clutch.  It uses a brushroll motor.

Hi MOLE:

ORECK is to the TTI Floorcare as old vacuum school is to new vacuum school.

Carmine D.

It not quite goodbye clutch just yet, well for the UK that is!  I called the UK DYson Helpline to get some info on the DC27.  There is no official launch date as yet, I was told later this year may be around June\July.  It 's an adaptation\evolved\updated version of the DC14 from customer feedback they had on the DC14.  Same as the DC14 was to the DC07!  I was told the vacuum still has the clutch (UK) and the filters are to be washed every 3 months like the DC24\DC25.  The only change is that of the U bend that connects the hose on the change over value as some customers found this got blocked with debris.  They have changed this and it is clear so you can see if it is blocked and there is a flap to open to remove the blockage instead of having to remove the U bend (The DC01 had this setup!).

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Does anyone else see what's wrong with this picture? Look closely. It has a clutch knob and a the motorized brush on/off button next to the red power button. Photoshop mishap perhaps?

There was some confusion on this machine early on.  I have heard it is a great machine and indeed has a motorized brushroll.  Sams Club shows the DC27 with a motorized brushroll.


DIB

DysonInventsBig wrote:

Here's the product's features from Sam's Club Web Site along with ONE [and only] product review dated December 28, 2008.

http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=418376

Carmine D.

I am glad that they are doing away with the clutch.  I bought a used DC14 from Craig's List about a year ago, and the clutch clicks a little bit every time I use it.  Especially if I recline the handle after I've turned the machine on.  Very annoying, though it doesn't seem to affect performance.  I think it's an inane and unnecessary system and I'm glad to see it go.  Another motor with its own power switch would be so much better!

btw, does anyone know if Dyson is going to ever do a self-propelled?

Vacuumfreeeke wrote:

I thoroughly agree.  The clutch on dysons is a prime example of dyson overengineering at its extremest.  It adds an extra $135 of useless value to the product and passes it along at purchase and for repairs.  By scrubbing the clutch on USA dysons, if in fact it is scrubbed [still some conflicting reports], dyson is admitting the same.

Carmine D.

Vacuumfreeeke wrote:
CarmineD wrote:
Not even close.  The clutch works as designed.  Chatter: varying carpeting is a moving target for the brushroll and difficult to get right and/or clutch wear after a few years.  The motorized brushroll is better for sure.  Additionally...  the motorized brushroll will lessen the likelihood of a Dyson owner wandering into a non-Dyson independent looking for a belt or clutch repair.  

$135 for clutch repair when it's a 10 minute repair and $20 part?  ...Like I said, Dyson has to do all he can to keep his users from setting foot in non-Dyson dealer shops.


DIB

If you look on the Dyson Canada Website it has the DC27 on there with a clutch!

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