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

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

bucks03 wrote:

Hello bucks03:

Dyson dropped the ball with DC25.    Pun intended.

Carmine D.

Hello Venson: Yep, $299 is the going rate for the green unit over at Lowes right now, even though the Electrolux website listed a $399 MSRP. Honestly, even if Electrolux forced Lowes to bump up the price another $100, it would still be a much better value than the Dyson DC25 Animal at $549. One particular Lowes associate remarked that he thought that the Nimble is better constructed than the Dyson, doesn't feel as flimsy and twisty at the handle, looks more upscale, and was surprised by the price and warranty of the machine when they first arrive [I think Electrolux is now bumping up their warranty coverage from two years to five years on most of their popular machines]. I definitely like the looks of this machine -- I really get a "Miele S7" vibe from its exterior (It's actually how I imagined that patented bag-less Miele that never game to fruition). Hopefully, the Nimble will get proper marketing.

WRT Electrolux Nimble price, Lowe's typically runs "Black Friday Sales" in the spring, as does its chief competitor Home Depot.  In large part because customers are shaking off the frugal fatigue of winter hibernation and readying their homes and yards for a more busy social life and therefore needed and wanted improvements.  May be able to get an additional 10-20 percent off the Nimble during these spring sales.

Carmine D.

iMacDaddy wrote:

Hi IMacDaddy,

Thanks for the very descriptive pictures.  Pricepointwise, I think some of the new bagless uprights will give Dyson a run for the money due to features not found on a lot of what Dyson has on the market.  Simple things like carpet height adjustment, switchable motor speeds and easier attachment use.