28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dyson DC14 Low Reach is the Best Vacuum Ever!!!, October 20, 2004
This review is from: Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
I just bought this vacuum after buying Fantoms in previous years. Don't get me wrong my first Fantom was a good vacuum, but my second couldn't live up to the original. This vacuum is better! It's easy to push, use and it brings the dirt to the vacuum with so much suction power yet gentle on your bare floors and rugs. You will never find a better vacuum anywhere!
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yet another Dyson review?, April 2, 2006
This review is from: Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
So many people have reviewed this product that I initially felt it was unnecessary. But now that I've had more time to use mine, I can't keep quiet any longer. This vacuum is fantastic. It cleans far better than my Bissell upright did, it's quieter, and it's easier to empty. I'm a stickler when it comes to how well things work, and the Dyson lives up to the hype. I resisted for 2 years, and I wish I hadn't.
This vacuum is so strong it literally sucks itself to the carpet, which can make it difficult to vacuum small area rugs. As long as you move at a moderate pace (as with any vacuum, you'll get better results if you're not doing the Indy 500 with it) this thing eats dust and animal hair. I don't know whether to be excited at how much the Dyson sucks up, or disgusted at what is in my carpet.
Here are good reasons to buy the Dyson:
* It works as well as it should for the cost.
* It's extremely well-engineered (you can access every area on the thing that could potentially block without using a screwdriver!)
* Dyson was ripped off by the other vacuum manufacturers (namely Hoover). He had to take them to court-twice-and won both times. Support the good guys, not the thieves.
* It's very easy to clean, and you never have to touch the messy stuff.
* You don't need to buy replacement filters, which can be quite a cost savings.
Reasons not to buy a Dyson:
* It's expensive. Don't get me wrong, it's worth every penny, but not everyone can spend $400 on a vacuum. If you can, though, you'll never regret it.
* If you are a neat-nut and germophobe, seeing what the Dyson sucks out of your "clean" carpet may cause a nervous breakdown.
* The mini turbine tool accessory doesn't work and shouldn't even be available. But that has nothing to do with the vacuum itself.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A better vacuum, February 21, 2005
This review is from: Dyson DC14 Low Reach Upright Vacuum (Kitchen)
Like many buyers, I bought this after my Eureka started to work poorly (after only 5 years.) I hesitated, because of the price, but you get what you pay for. Also, I had spent as much on filters as I had spent on the previous vacuum.
My house is mostly carpeted, so I am glad I spent the money on the Dyson. It really picks up a lot and is very maneuverable. The attachments and the long reach wand enable me to clean areas that were previously inaccessible. I also like the fact that is is really easy to empty the dirt cup. Equally important is that the face plate over the brush can be removed for cleaning. I have long hair and there's no avoiding the fact that it will wind around the brush eventually. The tree-hugger in me appreciates the washable filter- no disposables in the landfills.
The only problems are that the crevice tool falls off whenever I use the hose and that the floor tool has to be stored separately. (That's why I only gave it 4 stars.) In spite of that, it's money well spent!
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