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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: 26444

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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Amazing Vacuum January 8, 2008
This product is more than amazing. I am such a fan! I've always wondered if it was really worth it having a vacuum that costs about 500 dollars. But now I see why they call this an "investment". So you figure, you'll just buy a crappy vacuum to save yourself some money. Well, then you start to notice that the crap vacuum you just bought is slowly deteriorating within just one years time, even with the most pristine upkeep. So, if you were to save yourself the hassle of buying a new vacuum every year, just buy this one instead. Even if this vacuum only lasts you 5 years, you will still be getting a great deal, because of its 5 year warranty. As far as the actual quality of the product; It does exactly what it says; vacuums w/out losing suction. Cleaning and upkeep is easy too! I'm so crazy that I have even named my vaccum Henry. BUY THIS VACCUM!...or any Dyson for that matter.

4 out of 5 stars

Great Suction, Cheap Plastic, And It DOES Lose Suction December 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have owned the Dyson DC14 "Animal" since it was first introduced--which was before I owned animals. Now with a dog and two cats, it has been put through its paces--and performed well at times and dreadfully at other times. The suction on the machine is to be felt to be believed, so much so that when I use the wand-based hose I make certain not to get it too near lightweight objects that I don't want sucked into oblivion.

But this superb suction isn't as reliable as the ads want you to believe. At least 90% of my Dyson's usage has been by my housekeeper, and she recently reported that it wasn't working properly. I checked, and the upright portion had no suction at all (but the hose still did). I decided to disassemble appropriate pieces and get to the bottom of the problem.

The old days of metal pieces are gone, unfortunately, and apparently Dyson thinks the days of durable plastic should be as well. The oddly colored screws are made of very soft plastic that loses its integrity when it meets any sort of resistance, so using a screwdriver to loosen the screws probably voided the warranty since it basically disfigured them. Once I had the brush clean and the suction path identified, I saw a big clog that was causing the unit to lose suction. So much for Dyson's claims. I got rid of the clog and reassembled the machine.

Getting the roller off to clean it was very difficult due to the way that the belt attaches to it. In fighting with it, I managed to stretch the belt. So that means that now the unit doesn't have suction for a different reason.

So I checked Consumer Reports and purchased their top-rated machine. When my housekeeper used it for the first time, I asked her how she liked it. She replied that it was good but that nothing was as good as the Dyson--when it really worked.

So that's it: This machine is the BEST when all the stars are aligned. When they aren't, it is basically a purple-and-grey bit of retro artwork.

1 out of 5 stars

Long Term Disappointment December 4, 2007
An overpriced disappointment. A year into this machine and the cheap plastic construction and noise is starting to tell. I can not vacuum the house without the brush housing howling. This started with it as new and is not getting better. I am through with it and am going to the Hoover Wind Tunnel Ultra. There is a reason Consumer Reports puts this vacuum at 12 or 13 on the list. It is not well built. It does not pick up pet hair. It has no light, no electic cord coil, and is cumbersome. Save your money.

5 out of 5 stars

Amazing! November 29, 2007
I didn't realize how bad my last vacuum was until I got this one. It picks up EVERYTHING! I actually look forward to vacuuming now (I know, I'm a dork) This really is a terrific vacuum especially if you have pets.

4 out of 5 stars

I'm happy November 25, 2007
After reading the reviews, I was a bit nervous about this purchase and almost sent it back before opening the box. I must say I'm glad I gave this vacuum a try. I have been sucking the dirt, pet hair and who knows what else out of everything in my house. Incredible! Alot of money for a vacuum, but so far I am happy with this purchase. I gave it fours stars simply because I think it could retail for a bit less. Happy none the less. Thank you Dyson!

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