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Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$199.99~~
Buy New: $199.00
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars

5 reviews
Sales Rank: 21643

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 1-2 business days

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:

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
0 out of 1 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!

4 out of 5 stars

Bulky, Short Battery Life, Sucks Great May 8, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful

This thing is a bit overly designed and bulkier than it needs to be but it has great suction power. It easly removed cat hair from bedding and does a great job cleaning my keyboard.

Only complaints are short battery/charge duration(6min of use) and the size weight of the thing. If it were lighter, less bulky and included a plugin adaptor, it would be perfect.

1 out of 5 stars

ALL FORM AND ABSOLUTELY NO FUNCTION May 6, 2008
9 out of 11 found this review helpful

As an owner of several Dyson uprights, I was excited about the Root 6. Finally, a portable vac for quick pick ups around the house. However, as it turns out, this vacuum poorly performed from the time it was out of the box: it has horrible battery life; a charger that doesn't charge; a main unit that will work, if you are lucky, around six months.
After contacting Dyson customer service I was told Dyson was having supplier issues. I was promptly sent a remanufactured unit (I was told I was getting a new unit) which failed to work after less than 10 days. I've also been sent two new batteries and two chargers. Today, the unit hasn't been used more than 10 minutes and is no longer functioning.

The reason for all the defects? It doesn't matter which customer service agent you ask, all of them wil tell you Dyson is currently having "supplier issues" in regard to the Root 6. Manufactured in China, it appears Dyson root 6 has more than a few dissatisfied customers and more than a few poorly performing hand held vacuums. This vacuum is a real disappointment. It looks great but performs poorly. I was recently told to send the unit back and Dyson will determine the cause of the problem. Without sending it in, I can tell you this vacuum is pure junk. I've never owned a piece of equipment with which I've had so much trouble. The Dyson Root 6 is the biggest piece of garbage I've ever owned. Don't believe the Dyson hype on this vacuum. Stay away from the Dyson root 6 at all costs. It is a complete waste of money and you will most certainly be disappointed.

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