Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Today I bought a Dyson DC24 as I haven't bothered to repair my DC04 as the DC04 burnt out after 7 years.

The DC24 got problems with the cleaning head not staying put when the machine is lifted.  This is clearly a manufacturing fault and its poor that Dyson quality control has missed this.  Even when I properly engage the machine in upright position and lifted the machine the head would stay for a few seconds and then fall .

I took the machine back to the shop and the retailer was refusing to give me a refund!!  I did not accept this and asked for the manager,  anyway, they gave me back my £243. I was not too happy.

After usuing the machine in my home,  I can say that I really like how light it is.  The only thing is that the power cord is very short, the cleaning hose is too short to do proper stair cleaning, but then one can put the machine on the stair case or hole it in the other hand to use the wand and hose.  The suction is pretty good for a small 650w machine, but the suction is not enough to spin the car Dyson turbine head I have,  I guess I would have to use the DC05 for car cleaning.

The DC24 cleaned my carpets well, just shame about the slight problem with the head.  I may considering buying one again next year.  For the meantime, I will use the DC05 which is adequate with turbobrush head.

Regards

Glad to hear you had a better purchase experience with your new dyson DC24.  I'm curious to hear your comments on the dirt bin.  Any thoughts you can share?

Carmine D.

My question is addressed to BUCK03 who actually bought and uses a dyson DC24.  Not to you, DiB-ster.  And your answer about looks falls woefully short at soon as the dirt bin gets dirty.  Perhaps I should buy 2.  One to use and one to put on display so guests can appreciate the best looking on the planet.

Carmine D.

I would say that the clear bin is ok.  It is tiny in comparison to my old DC04 and the DC05.  The whole cyclone assembly and bin together are the whole size of the DC24.

I have to say that the bin is not giving me any problems what so ever, even though its small I have used the machine 6 times or so to vacuum the whiole 3 bedroom house and it is not near the full mark yet,  only now it is creeping up and maybe needs emtying week after next.  This will just be easy for me to push the little knob thing on the top in the kitchen bin and it will open up.  The bin size reminds me a lot of the DC31,  I have a DC16 handheld and it is so easy to empty this so the DC24 will be even better,  The DC04 was a hassle with the big cyclone that had to be pulled apart, the DC24 is easier.

My DC24 also hasn't got all the 'advertising' stickers all over it so it will make it easier to wash if it needs to be done.  I think its a great little product.

Carmine D.

Well no.  Its not much different from winding the cord on the DC04.  The cord is long and such a small machine which is why I understand why Dyson hasn't put on a longer cable as it may not be able to go on the the cleats properly if the cord was longer. It is no more difficult than the DC04. 

The only issue is that I cannot 'just fit ' any tool on it as the diameter of the wand is different from standard Dyson machines.  Id like to purchase a Vax turbobrush for this machine as I know it will work on there.

I prefer this machine over the bigger ones any day,  I always liked smaller machines anyway,  I used to have a DC03 which I liked but could not stand the HIGH pitched motor and the very low air watts.  The DC04 is heavy and bulky but performs very well, the DC24 is small, compact, easy to lift and push and had quite good suction for its motor wattage.  I feel the DC24 head sucking on the floor/carpet as with the DC04, the DC03 the head never used to suck on the floor, felt like it was just skimming the surface.