Vacuum Cleaners Discussions

I actually played with one at Lowes the other day. Overall, I liked the design, but the foam pre-filter is crap compared to Dyson's recent pre-filter design (which is also featured on the Hoover Platinum Cyclonic and Panasonic/Kenmore canisters...but I suppose its washable HEPA filter makes up for it. http://smallappliances.electroluxusa.com/ Highlights: - 14 foot cleaning reach - LED headlight - "Ball-like" swivel action - Metal Soleplate - 5 year warranty - $299

Personally and professionally I prefer the swivel and twist features offered by ORECK [Pivot] MIELE [Twist] and now Electrolux Nimble over the archaic ball dyson has used since 2005 with DC15.  James Dyson is still thinking wheel barrows rather than vacuums.  In case he and his army of engineers doesn't realize it, there's a big difference.

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:
I suppose we could say that Dyson got the ball rolling.  Without the help of the army of engineers to put thought into design Oreck would still be the same as it was on the ARK.  OLD AND ANTIQUATED playing on old folks to buy their propoganda.  Oreck is the Bose of vacuums.  Great marketing and out of date products.

HARDSELL wrote:

I agree dyson is a company with great marketing and out of date products.   What has it introed lately?

Carmine D.

CarmineD wrote:
What is out of date about Dyson products.  The only new vacs on the market are Dyson copies.  You say the ball started in 2005.  How old is the Oreck?????  The only thing current in the Oreck line is either a Dyson copy or a purchase of another line.  Ol Dave and family pay bare wages and sell at exorbitant prices.  No engineers to worry about.  Sir James invests in product design rather than hoarding all the profits. 

Do you find yourself having to dust after running the Oreck since it only stirs up surface dust as opposed to pulling it into the bag?

I am starting to get lots of Dyson $#%* in for repair. I'm also finding out I'm not the only one. Seems the wiring "harness" that runs along side of the ball in the yoke is splitting wires and shorting out the PH and blowing PCB boards. I have to say I am SHOCKED at how thin and fragile the wiring is.

What you can't write the word B a l l s?

Lucky1 wrote:

Hello Lucky1

Almost one year ago, the authorized dyson warranty dealer in Las Vegas told me he/his store refused to sell any new DC25 models because the motor wiring harness fails within just a few months of the sale.  The wire is thread thin and the constant back and forth jerky motion of the ball movement breaks it in short order and the motor stops running.  I asked back then here on this Forum if there was a recall/workaround by dyson for the problem but no dyson authority spoke up and out.  The lack of response to my post gave me the conspicous answer.

Carmine D.

HARDSELL wrote:

Again I ask what has dyson designed and produced lately?

Carmine D.

Thats a shame to hear about the problem with Dyson DC25 wire harness. Ive had my Dyson DC24 for over a year now and it gets a lot of use and has been fine so far.

I suppose though that vacuum cleaner stores and repair centres get to hear about the problems with machines as they have the unfortunate job of having to deal with the customer when they return back.

Its a pity its taken so long since so many other brands have already launched swivelling uprights like...

The SEBO Felix The Miele S7 The Hoover Slalom