Customer Reviews

Dyson DC07 Full Gear Upright Vacuum

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4 star:		(1)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

If you have pets, the Dyson is a must have. The first time you use the Dyson, you will think your carpet was never vacuumed. It pulls dirt and pet hair up that other vacs leave behind. The first time we used it we had to empty it after a few minutes. My daughter had the same experience. This is one product that lives up to its advertisements. You really get what you pay for.

Hello, we recently took the plunge on this unit, it was expensive, the most we have ever paid for a vac was about $200, but you know the old saying...you get what you pay for....it's true, this machine is clearly the most powerful vac I have ever seen, puts them all to shame. And the fact that I got this little gem for $425 on Amazon is even better, MSRP is $529. Try buying even the lower level dyson at any retailer and you will pay $399 plus taxes, no such taxes on Amazon OR shipping. For those considering Dyson's Animal vac, this is the same exact unit WITH an extra year's warranty (and cheaper at Amazon?)
Now that I have sung it's glories I do have a few minor gripes
no light?, the hand tools don't lock into place and it was expensive. That being said, if you need or want the best vac on the market by the Dyson, your pocket might be hurting a while, but your rugs will never be cleaner.

After reading the other reviews, I thought this vac couldn't be as good as some of the folks said. Woohoo!! It is great. I could NOT believe the amount of stuff it picked up the first time I used it. EWWWWWWW! I was shocked at how much it picked up. It is replacing my Kenmore.

I must admit the color combination of the vac itself is probably not what I would have planned to get but it isn't as shockingly bright as in the pictures. In fact, there really isn't as much bright green as I had expected. Some of the reviews mentioned that it was heavy or hard to push. I don't find that AT ALL. In fact, I think it is relatively lightweight and easy to use. The only thing I would change is how the hose stores and hooks together. While not bad, if it was easier to access, I would be even happier.

If you need to clean under lots of things...couches, beds, etc., you'll want to make sure you get the low-rise attachment as the Dyson itself is too tall to fit under much.

I haven't tried the Zorb that came with it yet but one of my friends absolutely swears by it. That friend actually bought her vac after me. She got the D15 Animal version. She is thrilled with it. She has dogs and got her Dyson to replace a Rainbow.

If you are hesitating because of price, don't let that stop you. I found it to be well worth the price...of course, I happened to catch a sale and also got free shipping. Still with all the dust and dirt that this thing sucked up, I would still be happy even at full price =) You know, now that I think about it, I don't think my husband's sniffles are as bad as normal. Maybe getting rid of all that dust and dirt out of the carpet has helped his allergies.

I didn't feel one bit frivilous buying this vacuum. Luckily, I got the best deal ever elsewhere (on a new, not reconditioned one), but nonetheless, I have recommended it to everyone I know.

This thing sucks up dirt you didn't want to know was in your carpet. On hardwood floors, dust bunnies you didn't know existed come flying from the deep corners of your rooms.

And compared to all other bagless models, this one is as close to flawless as a vacuum can get! Easy to dump the contents into the trash without getting yourself gross and dirty.

Sure, the colors are bit gaudy (the newest ball one is a nice grey and white though) and the plastic DOES give the impression that it might be flimsy, but it's not. I've had mine for nearly 18 months and it's still as good as the day I unpacked it.

My DC07 animal is barely two years old and bits are breaking off already. Factor in the high purchase price with the cost of replacement parts and this is a very expensive machine to own. For a lower cost of ownership buy a fantom cyclone, dirt devil cyclone or similar and throw away when it finally breaks down.

I expect premium priced products to have better perfomance and last longer. check out the Consumer Reports, its not even the best vacuum - and the better ones cost less.

The only reason I gave one star is because that is the minimum. 0 stars from me

The deal I got thru Amazon with the discounts was fantastic ($395), and shipping time was 2 days-AWESOME!!

The packaging is great-it is designed to allow re-boxing and not just a throw away box. The instructions are simple and thorough. This model has a 3-year warranty but the paperwork did not indicate that, although the website does. But the website would not allow registering it with the 3-year, so I had to call Customer Service---They ALWAYS answer the phone AND my questions, so that was not an issue.

The telescoping/removable handle, the accessories, the ease of use, make this a terrific model. The Animal is similar and and would make a good option since this version is discontinued and you have to jump up to a 14 to get the Full Gear version.

I cannot rave enough about this vacuum-the way the handle/hose setup works it is great for cleaning door & window frames, baseboards, stairs, under chairs, bare floors, vehicles (even though I hate to take it outside)...it even picks up popcorn without moving the kernels all over the floor like other vacuums. The suction is so powerful, that the attachments and handle have air holes to relieve some pressure or it would suck the paint off a wall.

Just an FYI, the only occasional issue is a screech-type noise from the brush system, but the instructions clearly state that it is a safety device so that the brush does not tear up carpet or rugs, or the unit. I found out a lot of people return their units because they do not know this and think it is breaking, or broken.

I did not like to pay the high price, but every other bagless vacuums barely lasts the warranty period, so I hope this one lasts even longer. Only time will tell, but so far this unit is the best I have ever tried.

If you can afford it, go ahead and get one. If you have a Bed, Bath & Beyond nearby, and a coupon for 20% Off of One Item, you can get an 07 Animal for $400 (pick-up only--plus tax) if Amazon does not have a really good deal at the time.

p.s. 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the price.