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Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

zoom enlarge 		Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $199.99
Buy New: $199.00
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New (4) Used (1) from $150.00

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 7 reviews
Sales Rank: 11420

Color: Iron/Bronze
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.3
Dimensions (in): 6.3 x 15.2 x 10

MPN: DC16
Model: DC16 Animal
UPC: 879957001336
EAN: 0852184000532
ASIN: B0014E3GIE

Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Features:
  • Handheld vacuum cleaner designed for pet hair pick-up
  • Motorized brushbar, crevice tool, and combination nozzle/dusting brush
  • Root Cyclone technology ensures no clogging or loss of suction
  • Fast-charging lithium ion battery; wall-mounted charger; hygienic dust bin
  • Measures 4-2/7 by 16-8/9 by 9-2/7 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Designed for pet hair pick-up, this handheld vacuum cleaner features a motorized brushbar that turns off at the touch of a button to protect delicate rugs and bare floors. It also comes with a crevice tool for cleaning between couch cushions and other hard-to-reach areas and a combination tool that converts from a nozzle to a brush tool for dusting computer keyboards, tabletops, bookshelves, and more. The vacuum cleaner supplies a constant suction power of 36 air watts--twice the power of other handhelds, while its Root Cyclone technology, which separates dirt from the air by centrifugal force, ensures efficient cleaning with no clogging or loss of suction. Like many handhelds, the Dyson Animal delivers up to six minutes of continuous cleaning on each full charge, but thanks to its lithium ion battery, it recharges up to three times faster. The unit's hygienic 1/5-gallon clear bin quickly empties without ever having to touch the dirt--just press the button and dust empties from the bottom. Other highlights include an LED battery indicator, a wall-mounted battery charger and fixing screws, a 5-foot charger cord, and lightweight construction at just 3-4/5 pounds. The handheld vacuum cleaner measures 4-2/7 by 16-8/9 by 9-2/7 inches and carries a two-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews:   Read 2 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars The powerful suction helps to offset battery life. You finish the job MUCH quicker with this product.   October 5, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

We have two small dogs, three cats, three litter boxes, and three bedrooms with carpet. Everything else is hard wood.

I read the reviews here with caution, and debated long before purchasing this product. I looked at what I would be using it for, and didn't think I would need it for much more than six minutes at a time. We also have the Dyson Animal Upright vacuum, so for anything that would require more than six minutes of work, it's not a hassle to haul the big guy out. (And whoa - does that work! Wow.)

Two of the litter boxes are in my "office" (one of the carpeted bedrooms), so I keep this little guy in here, plugged in next to one of the boxes. Every so often, I use it for about a minute to vacuum up any stray crystals, whether they are near the box or elsewhere in the office. When I notice that the hallways have some dust/cat hair building up along the edges, I use this little guy for about thirty seconds and with the crevice tool and the hallways are dust free. The suction is so powerful that you finish your task in what seems like 1/10 of the time if you were using a Dust Buster instead. Same goes for other areas of the apartment. If I see a little dust in the corner, I bring out the little guy. I think that I've used it about one hundred times since purchasing it a month ago, and love it. Couldn't be happier. And the apartment is a lot cleaner. Knowing that I don't have to haul out the larger unit with the cord that needs to be unwrapped, plugged in, then wrapped up when finished, motivates me to be more proactive. (I need a nudge in that direction when it comes to cleaning.)

No other portable/cordless has the power that this has, and the turbo brush on the Dyson (on all Dysons) actually works, whereas every so-called turbo brush I've encountered on lesser vacuum cleaners (Hoover and Bissell) never did. The turbo brush spins powerfully, the suction is fantastic, and it picks up EVERYTHING. Well, not as much of EVERYTHING as the upright, but this little guy blew me away.

The other nice thing about it is that many of the other Dyson attachments (that I bought in addition to what came with the upright) fit this product, making it that much more versatile.

It's expensive, but if I accidentally drop kicked it off the porch tomorrow and it shattered on the cement below, I'd buy a new one immediately. (Of course, I don't plan on drop kicking it any time in the near future.)

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PET OWNERS.



5 out of 5 stars Like a built in cleaning timer   September 5, 2008
Yes, the battery only lasts 6 minutes. This is widely advertised and shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who buys the Dyson handheld. It was actually a feature that kept me from purchasing it until I started thinking about how I clean. I'm kind of glad I did wait to buy one, since I really like the new attachment for the Animal version.

I own a Dyson upright, the Animal version with the brush that moves with air flow. The problem with that one, though, is that the brush often stops moving if it's dealing with too much fur. This handheld unit actually powers the motorized brush, so it just keep going. It does a great job on the dog beds, the couch, and our recliner. Plus, the brush comes out easily for cleaning. Love that.

I try to regularly bring out the big vacuum to clean house and suck up fur and dirt. But I know that doing so means I'm in for an actual cleaning session, something I don't always have time for. So I end up passing by the fur drifts, thinking I'll get to it "later", when I have more time. Here's why I actually enjoy the 6-minute battery life on the handheld. You know all those organizational articles you read that says to set a timer for 10 minutes, start cleaning, and just stop when the timer goes off? That's how I use the Dyson. I know I always have 6 minutes to spend on cleaning, even if I'm in a hurry. So I'll grab it, stick an attachment on, and start sucking up fur and dirt. I just keep going until the battery stops. Then I empty it, put it away, and go on with my day. Little by little, things get cleaned, cat litter gets collected, chairs get de-furred, and I don't stress that I'm spending too much time on it.

The Root 6 isn't as heavy as I thought it would be, so I can easily use it one-handed. The canister is easy to empty, although I can't do that one-handed. It does take some pressure on the switch to get the bottom cover to open. And it has awesome suction, as one would expect from a Dyson. It is quite pricey, but it was a splurge I made in an effort to keep my house clean, 6 minutes at a time.


4 out of 5 stars Excellent For Pet Hair   July 14, 2008
The Dyson DC16 Animal is a great vacuum. It cuts through pet hair on upholstery like nothing else I've ever used. The ergonomics are excellent; especially the way the power brush extends out from the body. This allows you to get into the crevices of the furniture.

My only disappointment is the battery life. Six minutes isn't a whole lot of time. However, if you move quickly you can get a lot done.


1 out of 5 stars expensive yet worthless   July 5, 2008
 3 out of 5 found this review helpful

"For quick pick-ups" indeed! The underpowered battery on this device enables it to work for only *six minutes* after which it needs to be charged for *three hours*. Perhaps this is typical of a device of this class, but my one-star rating is based on the how the device held-up for me against its intended functionality: removal of pet hair from upholstery, stairs, etc. As you would probably expect, six minutes isn't nearly enough time to accomplish any kind of cleaning task.

The suction of the device seems good. But even *great* suction for only six minutes every three hours would render any vacuum cleaner unusable for anything except, say, cleaning-up a pile of cracker dust.

I'm not sure who would find such a device useful, or why Dyson would manufacture such a thing..


4 out of 5 stars Outperforms every handheld I've ever bought before   June 25, 2008
 2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I've persisted over the years in buying handheld vacuum after another and always been disappointed, they simply cannot seem to do a decent job. I gave in and gave the Dyson model a try, simply because of their stellar reputation with the larger vacuums. I am delighted! I charged it up and tried it out on the rug in my office, a wool rug that frustrates me with its tendency to accumulate pet hair. Even though I had to empty the little canister time after time, it was worth it to see all that hair come out!

6 minutes is a short time to have this kind of power but to have a handheld vacuum that is actually functional is worth the frequent recharge. After all, if I have a bigger job I can use my regular vacuum!

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