Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

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The most recent company line this was a couple of years ago, as explained by JD on the video linked on here:-
http://www.dyson.co.uk/insidedyson/default.asp#dc06

There was a newspaper article at the time of the Dyson Fan launch a few weeks ago, which suggested that Dyson had confirmed that a robot vacuum clearer would be lauched by them soon, but it was only one source and might have been mis-reported. The smaller digital motor, refined cyclone design and the advances in battery technology suggests it's more viable for them to enter this market with a 'proper' robotic vacuum cleaner. But quite when that'll be, remains to be seen.

I agree.  Trouble is that it's totally ineffective on some US carpets, usually the more expensive higher pile carpets, due to the floating nozzle head which bogs the brushbar down in the carpet.  Result: The brushbar stops and the gawdawful ratcheting noise is enough to scare/upset all the pets and humans in the house not to mention its inability to vacuum the carpet.  The clutch repair is costly at $90 to $135 depending on the parts replaced.  Belt replacements are not a do-it-yourself item as most belt replacements are for other brands.  Belt replacements are equally costly and time consuming compared to the rest of the industry brands and models.  The clutch appeared on dyson's DC07 here in the USA which has been discontinued.  For quite a few years now, in fact.  It still appears on dyson's DC14 which is also on the path to discontinuation being sold on clearance/discount by all US retailers who still have in stock and on hand.  The DC15, now extinct too never used the clutch.  Neither do the DC17, 18, 24, 25 and 28.  Not sure about the 27 and 33.  Dyson had the sense to abandon clutch usage in most all subsequent upright models.  A testament to its shortcomings in the USA.  Scrubbing it was a good move but it took him a long time to realize what most others knew long before he did.  It was a poor design feature for some American rugs and users, usually the more expensive and higher pile carpets used in up scale homes. 

Carmine D.

Your opinion and you are entitled to it right or wrong. 

Carmine D.

The issue is the price and whether worth the money.  I sprang $250 for a DC07 pink which was the max I'd spend.  I was not impressive even for that price.  The clutch and floating head were problematic on my carpets.  The only vacuum to date that has failed to do the job and the most expensive of all I used/purchased.

Carmine D. 

Venson