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Brand: Dyson
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$659.99~~
Buy New: $444.44
You Save: $215.55 (33%)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

285 reviews
Sales Rank: 40613

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

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surprised November 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was very surprised to see so many very good reviews. I have wooden floors and you can see the Dyson blow the light dirt (dust kittens, small clumps of dog hair, etc.) away from the machine. I use a stick vacuum to finish the job - pick up the light dirt. Based on these good reviews we sent ours back to Dyson. I will let you know how it works when we get it back.

5 out of 5 stars

I love my Dyson October 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I've had this vacuum for 4 years now and I love it. It is the first vacuum I've owned that my cat and dog don't run from. The design is fantastic and the cleaning power unparalled. I got rid of my broom and do all my hardwoord floors with this. And my couch, curtains, stairs, carpet, bathroom, windows, etc. It gets in nooks and crannies and has great suction. I've let friends borrow it just so they can try it out and they all wind-up buying one for themselves. Have had absoluley no issues of any kind in 4 years. Love it love it love it.

5 out of 5 stars

I Call It My Dream Machine! October 21, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Attracted by the purple color and the good reviews on this site, I purchased this vacuum cleaner two years ago. My old vacuum, basically a Dirt Devil Featherlite, was a pain in the you know what because it always smelled like it was on fire and we had to replace the belts every three to six months. It never picked up that great, and after nine years, it was pretty close to going to vacuum cleaner heaven. I had just vacuumed our rugs that morning with the Dirt Devil, but I wanted to try out my new toy, so I vacuumed them again with the Dyson minutes after we got it out of the box. I wasn't expecting it to pick up much dirt because the rugs had already been cleaned. Wow, was I shocked! I vacuumed two supposedly 'clean' rooms and the canister was chock full of dirt and dust. Ever since then, I have nothing but praise for my 'Dream Machine'. I've never had to replace the belts, the filter or anything else on the vacuum. It's never given me an ounce of trouble ever. I just give the filter, canister, and bristles on the roller a thorough cleaning about once or twice a year and I'm good to go.

The one thing that's really impressive about this vacuum is the suction. There is virtually nothing this thing won't suck up, I swear. (Whatever you do, don't put your finger in the hose. I imagine it would hurt very badly.) About a year and a half ago I vacuumed up a full size Phillips head screwdriver by mistake. I thought the vaccuum was a goner, but I checked it out and it was fine. You have to be careful to pick up small toys ahead of time and get hanging fabrics (like drapes or long tablecloths) out of the way because it will suck those up too. Actually that may be a drawback to the vaccuum, if you can call it that. With my old vaccuum, I could clean the door mats and light throw rugs with no problem. You really can't do that with the Dyson--not without using the hose with the upholstry attachment at a odd angle and being extremely careful. Otherwise it'll practically 'eat' the rugs.

I like the bagless part of it because you can see how much dirt you're picking up and when it needs to be emptied. The canister is kind of small on it, but I find I don't need to empty it as much as I thought, probably about once a week at the most. The canister is extremely easy to empty, dump, and reattach. A 2-year old could do it. Once in a while, if you pick up a lot of hair, you'll have a clump of dirt that won't come out. When that happens, I just get a stick and coax it out. As long as you have the canister over a garbage can, there should be zero dust or debris flying all over. I've never had to do any shaking to get the dirt out. I remember our bagged vacuum, though we only had to change it about once every six months, was a very tricky proposition to get in and out. It was hard to remove, and if you tried to force it, the bag would rip, sending several months worth of dirt and debris all over our floor. Though I have to change the Dyson more often, it's hundred times easier and not messy at all to do so.

It's also lightweight, at least for a full size vacuum. It is kind of noisy, but not as loud as my old vacuum was. You can sort of talk over the noise if you have to. Don't expect it to be totally quiet. It comes with a lot of attachments (most of which I haven't had a use for), and you also get carpet cleaner with it too. The instructions are kind of vague, but luckily the machine is fairly intuitive to put together and use.

Probably the biggest downside is the price. It's expensive and it NEVER goes on sale (I know--I looked for a lower price for six months before buying it). But let me tell you--it is well worth it. I saved my money for a year before buying it and I'm so glad I did. My husband didn't really want me to get this thing, but once we brought it home and he got a close look at it he told me 'This thing is built like a Ferrari. Whoever designed this is a genius.' He was even more impressed after I cleaned the carpets with it. I would never go back to owning a Dirt Devil or any other vacuum cleaner in a million years. I also find it curious that vacuum cleaners used to be beige and square before Dyson came along, and now a lot of them are various shades of purple and are roundish like the Dyson is. I'm glad I own the real deal and not one of those wannabees. I HIGHLY recommend this vacuum cleaner. It's the gold standard of vacuums and I think everyone should have one.

1 out of 5 stars

Dyson DC14 October 8, 2007
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 )

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