- The only canister vacuum that compresses to carry and store more
- Lifetime HEPA filter provides the highest levels of filtration for cleaner expelled air
- No bags or filters to buy means no extra cost
- Lightweight turbine head is easy to push and maneuver
- 2 year warranty; protective rubber wheels
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Product Description
From the Manufacturer
The Dyson DC11 is a piece of engineering wizardry designed by James Dyson, the inventor of cyclonic vacuums. A hit in Europe for years, Dyson vacuums are new to the American market. At the center of the machine's innovation is the Cyclone air path design, an eight-section chamber that creates powerful, consistent suction. The conical chambers generate 100,000 g of centrifugal force, pushing dust and dirt out of the airflow into the vacuum's .5-gallon collection cup. With no bag to clog, the vacuum's 220 air watts of suction remain steady. The DC11’s Clean air Turbine head is the first that uses an extra stream of clean air to increase suction power. The vacuum also features a rotating brushbar that can be turned on or off easily with the push of a button, for use on carpets and bare floors.
The Dyson Story
| Dyson’s DC11 Telescope vacuum solves the common storage and carrying problems associated with conventional canisters, which can be unwieldy to carry and stow because their wands and hoses do not pack away neatly. Ideal for urban apartment dwellers and homes with limited storage space, the vacuum easily compresses to only 11 by 13 by 16-1/2 inches for easy storage in the tiniest of closets or cabinets. It’s the first canister vacuum cleaner with a fully telescopic wand and hose that wraps neatly around the body of the machine. The DC11 Telescope includes an adjustable wand with an ergonomic handle, and a removable Clean air Turbine head (patent pending) that locks in place at the back of the machine for storage. The DC11 also features a retractable 21.7-foot power cord that stores neatly away within the body of the machine with the press of a button. |  |
A Healthier, and Less-Expensive, Design
 | With this vacuum, there are no extra costs, as it features lifetime filters that don’t clog, including a lifetime HEPA filter for cleaner expelled air. It actually has the highest levels of filtration for cleaner expelled air, even retaining microscopic particles, and is approved for allergy sufferers by British Allergy Foundation. The hygienic nature of the DC11 doesn’t stop there, either. It’s very quick to empty. The removable, clear bin allows the user to throw away accumulated dust and dirt without having to get anywhere near it. A button at the top of the bin releases a trapdoor at the bottom, so that it can be emptied quickly and hygienically--you never have to touch the dirt. Also, it’s made from ABS and polycarbonate, materials used to manufacture crash helmets, cars, and pipelines, which equals amazing durability. |
What Makes Dyson Different
Bags Clog Suction
When the vacuum cleaner is empty, clean air flows into the machine and out through the pores of the bag. However as soon as you start to use the machine the bag starts to fill with dust and debris. The bag acts as a filter and the machine starts to lose suction. This is because the pores of the bag begin to clog with the dust that the machine has picked up. This restricts the airflow which causes loss of suction power.
Other Bagless Systems Clog like Bags
- When the vacuum cleaner is new, clean air flows through the container and out through the filters.
- However as soon as you start to use the machine the container starts to fill with dust and debris. The filters clog, and the machine starts to lose suction.
- This is because the surface of the filter becomes blocked with dust, restricting the airflow which causes a loss of suction power.
Only Dyson Doesn't Lose Suction
Dyson Root Cyclone technology uses 200,000G of centrifugal force in the cyclones to filter dust and remove dirt from the airflow efficiently. Because there is nothing to obstruct the airflow, it doesn't clog and doesn't lose suction.
Dyson has the Most Advanced Cyclone Technology
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James Dyson
You know the feeling when some everyday product lets you down. You wish someone could solve the problem. James Dyson does that. He is a man who likes to make things work better. With his research team he has developed products that have achieved sales of over $10 billion worldwide.
The Bag Problem
In 1978, while vacuuming his home, James Dyson realized his bag vacuum cleaner was constantly losing suction power. He noticed how dust quickly clogged the pores of the bag and blocked the airflow, so that suction dropped rapidly. He set to work to solve this problem. 5 years and 5,127 prototypes later, the world's first cyclonic bagless vacuum cleaner arrived.
No Place for New Technology
James Dyson offered his invention to major manufacturers. One by one they turned him down, apparently not interested in new technology. They seemed determined to continue selling bags, worth $500 million every year. Later, Hoover's Vice President for Europe, Mike Rutter, said on UK national TV: "I do regret that Hoover as a company did not take the product technology off Dyson; it would have lain on the shelf and not been used".
DC11 Features:
- Root12Cyclone technology: a Dyson cyclone spins air at high speed. Dirt and dust are thrown out of the airflow and collected in the bin, not on filters or bags. So unlike other vacuums, Dyson doesn't clog and lose suction, so it picks up more dirt.
- Dyson turbine head: no need to change tools--brushbar turns on and off for better pick-up on hard floors and carpets.
- Smallest package: no unwieldy wand or hose to fall over.
- Smallest space: Compresses to only 11 by 13 by 16.5 inches. Unlike other machines, it stores tidily out of the way.
- Hygienic and quick to empty: just press the button--avoid contact with the dirt.
- No running costs: The pre-motor filter removes particles down to 0.1 micron and is washable. The post-motor electrostatic filter traps harmful carbon emissions from the motor. This filter never needs replacing.
- Tools on board: tools on board for rapid tool access.
- Car cleaning: for easier cleaning in confined areas, the tools can be fitted directly to the end of the wand.
- Suction release trigger: The suction release trigger reduces suction, so that you can clean curtains, upholstery, or delicate rugs without them sticking to the cleaner. No need to bend down to adjust dials or switches.
- Durable, tough construction: made from the strongest materials available to withstand bumps and bashes.
- rubber wheels: kinder to delicate surfaces.
- Clear bin: no bags to buy. You can see how well the Dyson works and always tell when it’s full
- Easy to empty
- Parking yoke: the Dyson turbine head slides securely in to the parking yoke at the back of the DC11 for stable and convenient storage.
- Retractable 21.7-foot power cord that stores neatly away within the body of the machine with the press of a button.
- 2-year warranty
Product Description
Dyson DC11 Telescope Canister Vacuum--the first canister vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction.
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128 of 130 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
IT SUCKS, BUT THAT'S A GOOD THING.... :),
By Andrew Criswell (Mishawaka, Indiana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dyson DC 11 Telescope Canister (Kitchen)
Ok, after much deliberation, I bought the Dyson canister for the sheer selling point that it was a canister and it was made by Dyson. I won't lie, I have waited for the Dyson canister to be released here in the States since they started marketing the DC07. I really liked the idea of a bagless canister with no filters to buy. My family is very health conscious and we try to do our part for the environment. Upon inspection of the unit after removing it from the box, I noticed that the HEPA filter was of great quality and the bactisafe screen just looked cool. I plugged it in and kicked it on and much to my surprise it had as much suction, if not more, than the Animal upright. The downside to the DC11 is the fact that its turbobrush is air-turbine powered and tends to slow down or stop a lot on medium to high pile carpets. Our house is one of theose strange creatures with high pile, medium pile, tile, wood, and even cork. So, I tested the vacuum on all the floors and found it worked great on everything except carpet. There it seemed to be lacking. I tested it for about a week and then was forced to return it for an Animal upright. After vacuuming with the DC11 and then going over the same areas of carpet with a Eureka canister with powered brush, I found the Eureka was removing almost as much dirt and from the carpet as the Dyson originally did. There is just not enough agitation in the brush to work great on carpet. Final verdict, great for floor, may need some compromise for carpets.
65 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I like it!!!,
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This review is from: Dyson DC 11 Telescope Canister (Kitchen)
I was intrigued by the split among the reviewers of the Dyson DC 11. I carefully read the reviews, took note of what appeared to be the common problems and then evaluated it in person before making the purchase. As vacuums go, this is relatively expensive so I didn't want to deal with any unpleasant surprises. I don't mind spending money but I sure do hate to waste it!
Let me begin with the common complaints: 1) the power cord is awfully short. The sales material clearly states the cord is 21.7 feet long. The vacuum and telescoping wand add about five feet to that. It seems adequate to me but others will have to make their own judgment. 2) the air driven brush on the floor tool may turn off unexpectedly. I haven`t yet experienced that problem, but if you do just pull the air release trigger on the wand and it will come back on. There is no need as stated by others to turn the machine off to reset. 3) The power on/off button and the power cord rewind are the same color and shape. Put a small red "stick on" dot on the power switch and the problem will go away. If Dyson reads these reviews they should at least make them different colors. 4) The wand collapses unexpectedly. Pull each section until you hear an audible "click" and it will not collapse. It takes a little extra energy to do that. 5) The beater will not handle carpet with a heavy pile. That is probably true. I have wood floor and area rugs so it works fine on those. The beater brushes are removable for those of you with oriental or wool rugs where the beating action might do damage. My own take is as follows: 1) Build quality In a word--fabulous. It assembles and disassembles very easily. The canisters even come apart so you can rinse/wash them if you like. It seems solid and well made. 2) Suction I thoroughly vacuumed a high traffic short pile area rug with my old vacuum and then with the Dyson. I was actually stunned at the amount of dirt it took out of the rug. A definite A+ here. 3) Functionality Everything works as advertised. The noise level is average, the hose could be a bit longer and it's a minor wrestling match to wrap the hose around it for storage. 4) Price It's a little on the expensive side. I purchased at Bed, Bath and Beyond and they allowed me to use a 20% off coupon even though the coupon excluded Dyson. It never hurts to ask!! The bottom line is that this is a fabulous vacuum for an apartment or small to average size house (1500-1800 sq ft) with a mixture of floor types. If I had lots of wall to wall carpet an upright would be a much better choice. I'd rate it a solid buy. I'll update this review if anything changes.
76 of 80 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good - not great!!,
By A Customer
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This review is from: Dyson DC 11 Telescope Canister (Kitchen)
I was looking for a bagless canister vacuum to use mainly on my hardwood and tile floors. I already have the Dyson Purple Animal which does a great job on carpet, but I can't get under furniture with it without using the wand and floor tool. My first impression of the Telescope was that it was doing a good job of cleaning the areas for which I bought it. But there were a few problems - 1) the power cord is awfully short (compared to the Animal), 2) the air driven brush on the floor tool comes on when the machine is turned on - you have to turn it off for hard floors by pushing in on a lever of sorts on the side of the tool. The problem is that when you're doing carpet the slightest touch to this lever turns it off - such as when you bump into a piece of furniture, or even the edge of a comforter hanging from the bed. It is very sensitive to touch and doesn't always stay out the first time you pull it out. 3) The floor tool from the Animal will not work with the Telescope. There is an adapter to make the Turbo tool work with the telescope, but not the floor tool. I prefer the bristle floor tool from the Animal to the floor tool which comes with the Telescope and was disappointed that it wouldn't fit. Customer service was wonderful and they sent the adapter for the Turbo tool, which I then adapted myself to use with the floor tool. 4) The power on/off button and the power cord rewind are colored and shaped the same, just on different sides of the machine. You have to look carefully (or memorize the locations) to avoid hitting the wrong one. 5) Maybe it's just me, but I don't think I've ever used it and had the telescoping wand stay extended the first time. One section always collapses and I have to extend it again. Overall, the Dyson machines are very nice - clean well, store easily, empty easily. The Telescope is amazingly small when in storage mode and it's easy to carry when cleaning. While I'm not planning on returning the Telescope, if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn't purchase it. I don't think it's worth the money being charged for it.
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