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44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Dyson DC25 Blueprint, Pros & Cons,
By Mr. Bill (Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dyson DC25 Blueprint Upright Vacuum - Limited Edition
With all the hype that has surrounded Dyson vacuum cleaners since their introduction several years ago, there is one predominant reason why I've never purchased one before now: Not everyone is thrilled with the idea of buying a purple or caterpillar yellow vacuum cleaner, no matter how good it may be. So you can imagine my surprise when I happened upon the Dyson DC25 Blueprint Limited Edition model. The color of the machine is predominantly white and lacks the flashy color scheme of Dyson models past. However, it is still a vision to behold and the departure from the in-your-face color schemes makes more of a design statement than offering the same vacuum in Candy Apple Red. Why this is a limited edition color perplexes me, and why I was willing to pay more for the Dyson DC25 Blueprint model versus the regular Dyson DC25 model is only justified by the fact that I don't want my vacuum to look as though it belongs out in the garage with all my DeWalt tools.
Out of the box, it is worth noting that the instructions and owner's manual are wrapped around the main body of the vacuum causing them to be wrinkled and deformed instead of nice and flat as one would expect. It's not a deal breaker by any means, but the vacuum is not inexpensive and one does expect that the documentation should be better preserved. Assembly was easy. However, there remains some curiosity surrounding one of the provided attachments. As per the verbiage on the box, the Dyson DC25 Blueprint comes equipped with the MINI FLAT OUT HEAD attachment that serves to clean under low furniture and appliances. However, there is no mention of this attachment anywhere in the documentation and, more disappointingly, there isn't any place to attach this tool directly to the vacuum for storage. On Page 8 of the Operating Manual in the "Assembly" section, the third notation states, "Attach tools to the side of the vacuum." It appears to me that of the two attachments that come with the machine, there is place to store the small tool only. This means that whenever you're vacuuming and you decide you need to use the MINI FLAT OUT HEAD, then you either have to have it on your person or you have to return to the pantry and dig up the attachment yourself. Not good design. But how does the Dyson DC25 Blueprint Upright Vacuum work? I have three floor types in my house: Tile, low pile carpet and deep pile carpet. The vacuum, which features the Dyson Ball, maneuvers very easily on the tile and low pile carpet and the suction is very good. You can practically take a 90 degree turn with this thing! The brush head is not as wide as my older vacuum, so for those of you that are used to a wider vacuum, expect to move your arm back and forth a lot more. When you move to a deep pile carpet, note that there isn't any way to adjust the height of the brush head between different carpet heights. In one regard, it makes switching to different floor types easier. However, the vacuum is not as maneuverable in the deep pile carpet as it is on the tile and low pile carpet. I noticed also that the brush seems to struggle on the deep pile carpet under certain situations, i.e. when first starting or when making sharp turns. Another observation is that when I completed vacuuming in the deep pile carpet rooms and I placed the vacuum in the upright position to wheel it out of the room, it does not wheel out very easily and practically drags. I've not had the vacuum long enough to discuss filter cleaning. However, for those interested it does have two filters and Dyson recommends cleaning them with water monthly. THERE IS ONE THING I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE ABOUT THIS VACUUM, and that is the length of the power cord. It is only long enough to vacuum one room. With my older vacuum, I was able to plug into the outlet in the hallway and vacuum three bedrooms and the den without ever unplugging. With this vacuum, I have to unplug it each time I enter a room. For those with larger than average Master Bedrooms or Family Rooms, it will be necessary to switch receptacles to complete your vacuuming. In conclusion, the vacuum does have great suction power as I had imagined it would. However, with the hat trick of inconveniences (insufficient tool storage, brush width and power cord length), the job will take longer even though the vacuum is more maneuverable. Had those items been addressed properly in the design stage, I would not hesitate to give this vacuum a 5-star rating. As is, I do not think anything above an average rating is merited. There is room for improvement.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Greatest Vacuum known to mankind!,
By BurberryGirl21 (Tampa) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dyson DC25 Blueprint Upright Vacuum - Limited Edition
Purchased this to replace my Eureka Pet Lovers vacuum since it wasn't picking up the fur good enough. Was a little skeptical about spending so much money on a vacuum, but I'm glad I did. This vacuum is AMAZING! Not only does it have great suction and can be used on both carpet and wood floors, it's also easy to manuever thanks to the ball technology. The brushroll is capable of being removed so you can easily rid any hair or string that may get wrapped around it during vacuuming. The best part is the ease of emptying the dirt from the canister. Just a push of the button releases the bottom so all debris fall straight into the trash. No need to replace any filters with this vacuum. A simple removal and rinsing in cold water every 3 months is all it takes to keep this vacuum in great condition.
The only negative thing about this vacuum that I found was the expandable wand. It's not the easiest thing to detach from the vacuum. It also causes the vacuum to fall over if you're using it and moving around a bit (the hose doesn't expand enough). Other than that is't a dream come true. It picked up cat hair that my other vacuum didn't have the suction/power to do. Definitely recommended for anybody who owns a pet or just wants a vacuum that will get the dirt out of your carpet that you didn't even know was there. Thank you Dyson, this product is amazing!!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great vaccum - but a few minor issues,
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This review is from: Dyson DC25 Blueprint Upright Vacuum - Limited Edition
This is the first vacuum my wife and I have bought in nearly 20 years. We have been looking for a while, as our old, yes, nearly 20 year old Electrolux, was finally dying.
This unit arrived the other day, and I must say, overall, we are both fairly impressed. The design is magnificent, and the overall performance of the unit is very good. The suction is great, but really no better than I remember the Electrolux being when it was new, so we will see how it fares over time. The ball system works, much to my surprise, even better than I thought it would. Initially, I figured it was just a gimmick, but it really does make maneuvering, especially in smaller rooms, effortless. Rather than ramble on about how good the things is, I just wanted to make a not of what I don't like: - The cord should be longer. We live in a 2500 square foot 2 story colonial. With our old vac, we could do an entire floor without switching outlets. Here, a switch mid floor, or more often is necessary. - The included attachments. The brush is a joke, except for maybe getting into tight areas. The stair\furniture tool is too small, and the included flat floor tool will probably never be used. Will probably end up buying a bigger brush, and the beater head attachment for stairs and such. - Feels a bit "plasticy" for the price. Our old machine was made of plastic, but it was "solid" plastic. Kind of like the difference between the plastics used in a Kia vs a Mercedes. Those few points are really my only complaints. Otherwise, It think it is a great machine. The bagless system is nice, and even in our larger home, we did not have to empty it mid-way as others have noted. Lastly, the price. I would have given 3 starts if we paid $529, just because that is obscene to me. We wound up buying it at Bed Bath and Beyond. They did not have it in the store, but, their web site had it for $399. We ORDERED it at a local store, and were able to use one of their 20% off coupons, bringing the total before tax and shipping to $320! At that price, this is the best thing since the invention of the vacuum itself!
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