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Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$659.99~~
Buy New: $449.95
You Save: $210.04 (32%)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

282 reviews
Sales Rank: 28195

Color: Steel
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24
Dimensions (in): 38 x 15 x 10

MPN: 00053
Model: DC14
UPC: 852184000532
EAN: 0852184000532
ASIN: B0002UW0FG

Release Date: October 1, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Got this as a gift. It is brand new. The box got ruined while in storage so it is not in original box. All parts and manual here. I took $50 off because there is no box. BRAND NEW.

Customer Reviews:

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Dyson DC14 October 8, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I bought the Dyson DC14 reconditioned less than a year ago. Within 3 months the clutch needed replacing - it was making a horid load noise. Once repaired it didn't have the suction it had when I first got it. After I'd had it 7 months it had zero suction. After several calls to the helpline I took it in for repairs. Apparently "reconditioned" Dyson vaccumns only have a 6 months warranty (not a 2 year like the paperwork that came with it). I was not impressed. After paying for repairs on the brushbar I've had it back less than one week. Now the clutch has gone again - it sounds horrible. I am not impressed and do not want to sink the money into another clutch - apparently they go alot! What a complete waste of a lot of money.

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Item!! September 25, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

When I first bought this product, it was all I could do not to rush to write a gushing review because I was thrilled with the Dyson Animal. But I restrained myself to ensure longevity of elation with this vacuum.

Let me give you some background. I have four siberian huskies that are inside/outside dogs. Anyone who knows anything about huskies know they shed like nothing else. My husband, who grew up with exclusively outside dogs, cannot stand the tufts of hair that accumulate in corners and blow like tumbleweeds across the floor. I have used many different types of vacuums in the past, and none have truly been effective in battling the fight against the hair. Until now.

The Dyson Animal is remarkable at picking up hair, dust, dirt, anything in its way. Initial put-together of the vacuum was a bit confusing, but we got it done. After vacuuming our hairy rug for the first time, it was remarkable how it looked new! Simply put, I am amazed at its ability to pick up hair and dirt. Also, emptying the cannister is easy and dirt doesn't get everywhere.

My only concern was that on deep pile carpet (the bath mat), the vacuum make a horrific noise so I have not tried vacuuming that rug again. All in all, after months of use, the vacuum is still working as well as it did the first day that I got it. Vacuuming is now a joy. (As a last side note, I've also gotten a furminator dog comb from Amazon at the best price I've found, and it also works well to eliminate pet hair. FURminator Large Yellow deShedding Tool with 4-Inch Edge )

4 out of 5 stars

Dyson, my saviour from Dustbunnies... September 20, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Biggest Plusses - flip-top(bottom) catch on the dust catcher for easy emptying (hold it over the bin, press the button and out falls the dirt); high-powered motor sucks up ALL fur/dustbunnies; under-the-bed attachment does a great job; long cord to reach all corners of the apartment easily.

Biggest Negatives - very heavy machine not suitable for carrying upstairs; plastic is quite fragile so you need to treat it with care or it'll break (be especially careful of the extension arm and the plastic tube - it's easy to rip the soft plastic with the metal extension pole).

***

We have an all-tiled apartment, so I didn't think a vacuum cleaner was worth the investment, but my mother thought otherwise. After a little comparison shopping, I settled on the Dyson Animal (DC-14) to hopefully de-fur the furniture as well as the floors (we have three cats). I've only had it a week, but thus far I am VERY pleased with it. It IS quite heavy and I wouldn't want to have to lug it up and down stairs, but it rolls very smoothly and is easy to steer with one hand as long as you're only cleaning one level.

I was dubious how well the cleaner would work on our rather rough and uneven tile, but it sucked up every piece of dust and cat fur it encountered, went right up to the skirtings and corners, and handled the job just fine. No more flyaway dustbunnies!

Our cleaner came with the upholstery brush, so I tackled the cat fur on the couch. The attachment clicks onto the end of the long hose pipe, and it's rather cumbersome and VERY heavy when you have to hold it up in the air to sweep along the back of the couch, but it got it sparkling clean, and the fur was all sucked up nicely into the vacuum with none at all stuck in the roller (long-haired animals might prove more of a problem but all our felines are short-hairs). I just wish that the brush would clip into the end of the hose directly, like attachments did on the DC-07 I've used previously.
The under-the-bed brush did a great job too, and our bedroom is cleaner than it's been in years. In fact, half an hour after we unpacked the vacuum, the whole apartment was sparkling clean, and my allergies were thanking me for my investment. Cleaning usually results in itching, sniffling and sneezing that makes me put it off until I can't stand the filth any more, but no more. HEPA filters are wonderful things!
All-in-all, I'm extremely pleased with the vacuum and I think it was worth every penny.
Now all I need is the special dusting brush so I can clean the blinds.

5 out of 5 stars

Fur-B-Gone September 17, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

If you own animals that shed, stop reading right now and buy a Dyson Animal.

I've owned dogs and cats all my life and it's a constant struggle to rid my house of the dreaded layer of fur that seems to permanently coat our floors and upholstery. I was very reluctant to spend $500+ on a Dyson knowing I could get a "regular" machine for less than half. But, after owning my Dyson for a single day I can already say that I am completely in love. Even after already vacuuming the day before (with our old vacuum) the Dyson managed to pull up an inordinate amount of fur.

We own an Alaskan Malamute, which happens to be one of the worst shedding dogs known to man. After vacuuming just the living room floor, and mind you this was after already vacuuming with the old machine, there was so much hair in my waste bin it looked like a medium size dog had just hopped in!!

Granted, I can't speak for the durability of the unit from my own experience, but I purchased mine on the recommendation of my brother, who has owned his for a couple of years with no problems. Since Dyson just increased the standard warranty from 2 years to 5, I have no fears.

I think my favourite feature is the telescoping wand, which extends to 17 feet on this model. I was able to plant the unit at the base and work my way up an entire flight of stairs with no problem.

There are a few other little "why didn't they think of that before" features I would mention such as: a filter that never needs to be replaced- just wash every 6 months, a wider channel to suck up larger debris, a canister that dumps directly into a rubbish bag at the touch of a button, and even a "tote" handle for easier carrying.

All-in-all I am pleased with my purchase so far and if you have animals, I think it's highly worth getting one for yourself.

1 out of 5 stars

Concur with poor customer service September 12, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

My wife and I heartily concur with the other reviewers who have had problems with Dyson customer service. The machine worked much better than our previous inexpensive models, but when a belt broke, the nightmare began. Almost 4 weeks later we are still without a functioning vacuum or a date when a fix may be achieved. A product without service to back it up is a bad investment. We recommend checking out the Consumer Reports upright vaccum ratings before you spend this much money on a machine. Do not buy a Dyson.

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