Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

Hi everyone, The other day I had a conversation with an indie central vacuum shop owner that recently became a Dyson dealer/service center, and from that little chit chat I learned of a few things. First off, the DC14 upright is being discontinued in the coming months. He isn't sure if it will have a new model take its place, but I think it's safe to assume that the same DC33 that is replacing the DC14 in the UK will replace it on this side of the pond as well. Secondly, he revealed that the DC31 handheld is being discontinued as well. I wasn't sure I believed him on that count, but surely enough, a quick google search reveal that DC31's are on clearance, and even being labeled as "discontinued" by walmart.com (google "dyson DC31 discontinued", and read the second link). There is nothing to indicate that the handheld will see another successor at this time. Also, though he didn't mention anything about the DC22, I strongly believe it is on the way out as well, with many retailers slashing prices and clearing them out (again, google "dyson DC22 discontinued", and read the sixth link down).

Hertz wrote:

You should know what you're talking about.  You're the junk expert here.  12 for less than the price of a latte.

Carmine D. 

Good one! Thing is, most lattes leave a good taste in the mouth though!

Well the DC33 has arrived in the UK under three different models: the DC33 Multi Floor, DC33 Stubborn and DC33 Animal. One interesting note is that Dyson have apparently made this a better upright than the DC14 it replaces, yet the DC14 was about 8.2kg in weight and this new one is 8kg. Hardly making much of a saving grace there although it does have 1300watts motor.

Just thought I'd share with you that many retailers are receiving info on the next Dyson, one which I have personally seen labeled as "DC33MF" in a signing database. Not sure what the "MF" stands for, but regardless, it should be out in the next month or two in the US.

Hmm, I think "MF" actually stands for "Multi Floor", as it does with the UK version. I guess Dyson no longer holds the trademark for "All Floors"...which would explain why that designation is used on the new Kenmore Intuition uprights.

CarmineD wrote:

You're really that desperate huh? Pathetically using the fact of 12 for about $30 a piece, when I've seen Miele's and SEBO's go for less in better condition? They're not junk when they're built better, work better, filter better, and last better than O-what-a-Recks. OOPS! I meant Orecks! My bad.

Hertz wrote:

You missed the point.  You don't pay someone else to buy their garbage by the pallet.  As you did.  Regardless of the price and brand name.  You charge them to remove and dispose of it.  That's the point you need to grasp and comprehend before you argue the merits of what it is you buy/sell.  Junk is junk.  Regardless of the brand.  

Carmine D.

iMacDaddy wrote:
Not quite. The name "All Floors," was used on Dyson's DC04 (production 2001) -  I know because I had one and it was quite a troublesome vacuum based on its ratchet brush control system. There have been tons of other "All Floors" models by Dyson, of which I'm sure you're aware of. Even if Dyson don't choose to use it on their latest upright models they could use it again. Compared to Kenmore which is a restricted brand to Canada and the U.S, Dyson still have the right to use that name.

I am actually glad that the DC 14 is being discontinued....  While it's the only Dyson I have and I like Dysons as far as bagless vacuums go, the clutch is awful (I replaced mine myself less than a year ago and it's already making a clicking sound during operation, though it doesn't seem to affect performance.... not that awful ratcheting sound that it makes when something gets stuck, just a low, annoying click)....  Plus, the tool storage on top of the dirt bin is just silly, they are the way and fall off when I try to empty the bin.  I also *hate* the telescopic wand and wish they would go back to the design of the DC07, but all Dyson models seem to have that design now, so I can't avoid it.  I'd like the mini ball model or the one with the height adjustment cam.....  one with a real brushroll.... will probably get both to add to my collection when my DC14 finally dies.  It does seem to be a workhorse though, and it was abused before I rescued it.

Carmine, as this good, seemingly logical and respectable Vacuumfreeeke has said, he *RESCUED* his Dyson, and they are work horses, and will humorously defecate all over Orecks in terms of cleaning power, filtration, and in some areas even build quality, and again, he rescued his as I have done mine. Just because I bought them from a facility that takes in beat up equipment to resell, has nothing to do with the status of being junk or not. Get your head out of your rear quite being so pathetically biased. There are some people who are so brainless they simply don't know how to take care of vacuums, and thus you find quality machines in places they shouldn't be, like mine. They all came from the same place - probably a big company that ordered all the Dysons, as they are *ALL* the exact same model, color scheme, etc. Maybe you didn't catch it at first Carmine, but these Dysons I have, all twelve, were brought TO the "recycling" facility FROM the SAME location, and/or VERY SIMILAR locations, as they all had completely grossed out filters from lack of maintenance, and let me tell you, they've suffered a lot of ware, and they still are in great shape considering; work horses. Awesome machines, and anybody who disagrees might have comprehension issues.