Dyson DC15 Bagless Upright Cyclonic Vacuum

Pros: Pet hair and dander removal, cannister emptying design
Cons: Un-user friendly telescoping wand, hose recoil on new machines.

After many very happy years with an Amway CMS1000 bagless upright, I bought another brand (cant remember which one) when the Amway finally died, only to discover I had made a very bad choice. After returning it and then googling for the best vacuum ...

Pros: It does everything the box claims it would
Cons: Was concerned with the cost

One of the worst chores I have is sweeping the floors. I own collies. They are in the mist of shedding season so my carpets looks like it has tumble weeds all over it. I got the dyson animal and WOW. Swept the first room and it picked up so much loose ...

Pros: Sucks well, dirt stays in canister.
Cons: Long wand proves hard to use in car.

I received the Dyson DC 15 about 18 months ago. My husband purchased it on clearance at Target - making it fit within our budget of what we think a Vacuum should cost. I was very impressed with how simple and easy the instructions were and how simple ...

Pros: Does a good job.
Cons: Not durable.

When my 8 year old Eureka called it quits, I was very excited to jump on the Dyson bandwagon. I decided to go with the Ball because I found a fairly good deal on e-bay. The Dyson certainly picks up more dirt than my previous vacuum. And I love ...

Pros: Lightweight, great suction, very appealing to the eye, nice enough to want to steal!
Cons: Well, it's definitely not a Kirby! :)

Well, I got this product after my grandparents purchased one about a year and a half ago and raved on and on about theirs. After helping my grandmother vacuum a few times at her home; I knew what all the hype was about. Not only does the Dyson have a ...

Pros: a status symbol, great suction, easy to use, bagless that doesn't uh..suck.
Cons: More expensive than most vacuums, telescopic handle a little hard to use.

Ok I just couldn't hold back with the title. Here's the background, I saw a discovery channel story about vacuums, and one portion centered on James Dyson. Specifically about his long trek to discovering a "better Vacuum." Did you know that he made ...

Pros: Could suck a golfball through a garden hose
Cons: Loud, very very loud

After laying down my beloved SEBO after years of enjoyment and friendship together, my wife and I purchased the much touted, highly publicized Dyson. My wife test drove many of the Dyson models at Sears and decided that for our money, the choice was ...

Pros: Everything.
Cons: Pricey, but worth it!

I don't know what it is about this vacuum, but it makes you feel like you are driving a cadillac on your carpet. I absolutely love my Dyson, and would take it with me when I die if I could. It is true, It never looses suction. I have had mine for a ...

Pros: The future Mr. Ready2bmom is doing all of the vacuuming.
Cons: The future Mr. Ready2bmom is doing all of the vacuuming.

My fiancee decided to jump on the bandwagon and do what everyone else was doing a little over a year ago and purchase the Dyson DC 15 not thinking that the thing weighs a ton and I’m petite, and that I do most of the cleaning. The history ...

Pros: Works great on all floors and is easy to push, steer and empty.
Cons: Inflexible attachment hose is hard to use.

I have to admit, the idea of spending $400 to $500 on a vacuum cleaner seemed, well, ludicrous. But after more than six months of owning a Dyson DC15 Ball vacuum, I can honestly say it was worth every penny and I have no regrets. For three years I owned ...

Pros: Distinctive styling, Great suction, easy cleaning, nice attachments, extremely easy to turn.
Cons: Price. Weight. LOUD.

I was in the market for a new vacuum, since I was moving into a new house that didn't have a central vac like my old one. Like most people, I'd been to the home stores, and always ended up glancing over at the Dyson just to see if the statements made ...

Pros: Great suction. No bags. Easy to maneuver with practice.
Cons: Non-retractable cord. Size/bulk/weight. Touchy release/lock mechanism. Short life of roller brush.

I have owned this vacuum for a little over a year now and have been taking notes as to what I like and dislike about the Dyson. Regardless of all its faults, this is the best vacuum I have ever owned or used. With that said... "The Ball" It may ...

Pros: Super suction, easy to use and clean.
Cons: None, really. The cord could be retractable.

This vacuum ROCKS! Purchased about 3 weeks ago, and I am totally in love. I was able to get a good deal online for this vacuum and had been coveting a Dyson for at least two years. I decided on the Ball because it looked easier to maneuver. The night it ...

Pros: Rugged, simple, functional, balanced, powerful, no dust, relatively quiet
Cons: Price somewhat high, headlight would be nice

My wife is a cleaning nut. She vacuums every day on average and over time wears out the contemporary vacuums at a rate of on a year. She has had all the dept store regulars from the major players. That is what I base the comparison on. The first ...

Pros: Good sucking power, easy to empty, very maneuverable
Cons: High pitched noise

I've owned and used a number of vacuums in my life. The best one I ever used was a $1,200 Kirby vacuum, and the worst was probably a $40 Hoover. So my creed is pretty much that you get what you pay for. I liked the bagless vacuums that I've used, ...

Pros: excellent suction, picks up all the dust, good for allergy sufferers
Cons: noisier than most other vacuums, quite heavy to lift

I previously bought another bagless vacuum cleaner 2 years ago which said it had the best suction and it was supposed to be the best one on the market - how wrong i was!This one cost me approximately £240 (£100 more expensive than the previous cleaner)so ...

Pros: If you have pets, this is the ultimate vacuum cleaner, it picks up everything.
Cons: It doesn't do a good job re-fuffing deep impressions in shag carpeting.

One of the local radio DJs brought up the subject of how fantastic his Dyson vacuum cleaner was. Quite a few listeners called in to tell how much they liked their Dyson and how it helped eliminate or minimize allergy problems from pet hair and dander. ...

Pros: none
Cons: Defective, poor customer service

I got the Ball Dyson for Christmas, we always had Dyson, this is my 3rd one.... When I went to vacuum, I got really bad static shock, it was really painful! I called the customer service the next day, they told me we happened to purchase a defective ...

Pros: Love it! Best vacuum we have ever had. Stop wondering, and get one.
Cons: Wish we had one sooner.

Our carpets feel like new! We thought we kept a pretty clean home, now we know it. The Dyson pulled out a lot more, after the carpet was just done with our Wind-tunnel. Even our Kirby doesn't work this well. The Dyson is OBVIOUSLY easier to handle too. ...

Pros: Powerful suction, long hose, new 5 year warranty.
Cons: Price, no headlight.

I purchased the Dyson 15 "Ball" All Floors Model. When I took the vacuum out of the box (only 2 pieces, snaps together without tools), I could see that the handle looked nothing like the one in the picture. The handle which is gripped during use, faces ...

Pros: Maneuverability (The Ball!), Buttons Easy, Canister no Bags, Retractable Attachments, Pretty, Suction Power
Cons: Needs Retractable Cord, High Price (but worth it), heavy

I want to preface this statement with saying that I have a wonderful husband! My husband hates to vacuum!! I mean he really HATES to vacuum! In fact, we have been married nearly 7 years and I only remember him vacuuming ONE time. With the Dyson Ball, ...

Pros: If you ever wanted to feel stupid, buy one.
Cons: Jim Wagner, Dyson customer service manager, truly a bizarre man.

Dyson can't even find a repairman for these. Mine was less than 10 days old and after trips to two stores, including the selling merchant, someone who is willing to fix these impossible to find. Even though I also bought a 4 year Performance Plan at a ...

Pros: Cleaning Power, Attachments, Extra long hose and power cords, and many many more
Cons: A little pricey, but worth every penny...

We are the proud owners of two shelter-rescued doggies and our newest, little Paris is quite the shedder. She completely clogged or destroyed two vacuums and a steam cleaner in about six months time so we decided to take a leap and buy a Dyson. Boy, we ...

Pros: Gets up everything, Great to look at, it really works!
Cons: The ball makes it hard to handle, high cost, needs retractable cord

I have two cats and a dog. We have gone through 3 vacuums in 6 years. The last vacuum we got was bagless but disgusting to empty. We had read so much about the Dyson, hear so much about it and it became the 'thing' we needed. So we waited until the ...

Pros: AWESOME Manueverablity! Great suction. Not too heavy or loud. Beater bar switches on or off
Cons: Difficult to clean stairs, hose collapses on itself and isn't long enough.

**Update on Attachments: The Ball vacuum comes standard with a crevice tool, brush tool, stair tool, and telescoping handle. The crevice tool strangely has a side opening near the tip, which I promptly taped over with packaging tape, since I want all ...

Pros: Amazing suction/cleaning abilities, intuitive design, life-changing
Cons: pricey (but still worth it, I promise); occasional shocks

I have to admit: I'm bad with foreign accents...so years ago when I first saw the British guy selling the Dyson as "the only vacuum that doesn't use suction" I was confused -- doesn't *use* suction? Huh? Alas, it was doesn't *lose* suction. Oooohh! ...

Pros: cleans carpet and hard floors well, easy setup, convenient buttons
Cons: doesn't fit under furniture and cabinets, ball tricky to navigate in straight lines, short hose.

I decided to look for a new vacuum cleaner because I was tired of having one vacuum for our tile floors and stairs (canister, not enough suction for carpeting), and another for the carpet (does a great job, but unwieldy on the stairs and kicks dirt back ...

Pros: Picks up everything. Doesn't clog :D
Cons: High Pitched Sound, I get shocked FREQUENTLY on the handle.

As a mother of three girls under four my house gets messy. I'm not a meticulous cleaner, and I hate cleaning the floor before cleaning the floor. The first time I used my DC 15 to vacuum my girls' playroom I had to empty the canister 4 times! Some ...

Pros: Excellent vacuum, great suction, easy to empty canister, easy to use.
Cons: It's a little pricey.

We like many others were skeptical about spending +/-$500 on a vacuum cleaner. Following a major renovation of our first floor we decided that we needed to protect our investment and upgrade to a better cleaning machine. I read the reviews here and ...

Pros: Easiest, most effective, carpet-fluffing, edge-sucking, allfloorcleaning, crumb-eating, mother's savior of a vacuum!
Cons: Me: NONE!!!! Husband: (not a con-just an observation) would be cooler with a retractable cord

I am IN LOVE with this vacuum and I haven't even finished cleaning the whole house yet! With four kids under 5 and a white cat, there is plenty to pick up off the floors around here! We had a Hoover bagless vacuum that did the job *part* of the time, but ...

Pros: Awesome suction power. Extraordinary maneuverability around turns. Helps with my disability.
Cons: Sometimes, the attachments fall off. Otherwise, absolutely, nothing.

I had a basic Dyson with a replacement contract, if there were anything I didn't like, I could exchange it within 3 years. I bought the basic yellow model. I was very impressed with the suction power, and it sustained the power and cleaned up more ...

Pros: Strong suction, doesn't jam, useful, long attachments/cord. Works on all surfaces
Cons: my wife won't let me tear it apart to figure out how it works yet

After going through many lousy vacuum cleaners; most recently a Kenmore (h ttp://www.epinions.com/content _219867221636) my wife insisted that we spend vast sums of money and get something/anything that would actually ...

Pros: Pickup power. Easy empty container. Lifetime HEPA filter. Automatic floor adjustment. Rubber edges.
Cons: Price. Coil hose.

After a lot of research, I decided that Dyson was what I wanted. Then I had to choose model and find best price. We have a Shih Tzu so I figured we wanted the purple pet vacuum, but after comparing the features of the DC15 Ball All Floors and Purple ...

Pros: cleans easily strong suction
Cons: heavy

Let me tell you I have always hated to vacuum. A friend told me that she bought a Dyson and it would change my opinion on vacuuming and boy was she right. I use my Dyson everyday, and I do it gladly!! The telescoping wand that comes out of the top is ...

Pros: Great suction, easy to push, cleans like crazy, easy to use features.
Cons: Doesn't come with someone to push it.

I grew up pushing an old Kirby my mom & dad bought the year they got married (1962). When my mother was ready for something not so heavy I inherited that Kirby and pushed it for many more years thereafter. Somewhere in the middle I spent a few years ...

Pros: No Bags, quality workmanship!
Cons: Price BUT worth it.

I don't know how many vacuums Ive bought in my lifetime but there has to be at least 20 or more. I vacuum frequently and I also shampoo my own carpets. I had a eureka recently that lasted about six months and that was confirmed by my Costco receipt. I ...

Pros: Thoughtfully engineered, easy to move, fun/easy to use, except for...
Cons: Wand attachment cumbersome, too good looking.

First of all, this review is for the Dyson Ball Animal DC15 (in case anyone is searching). It's pretty much exactly the same except that it is purple in color, and comes with a few attachments in the box. The actual vacuum is the same thing. It was ...

Pros: Powerful, quiet vacuum. Love the bottom-opening dust container.
Cons: None

Our four-year old Hoover was being held together with duct tape and caulk and I noticed in the sunlight it was still spewing dust out of the cracks I was unable to seal. It was time for a new vacuum. We really did not even considered a Dyson ...

Pros: Good suction, handles well, surprisingly quiet.
Cons: Power cord, retractable wheel mechanism.

Very good suction, excellent materials (almost) and surprisingly quiet when compared to our older 'other' vacuum(s). Handles well except you can't get too close to it and what I mean by that is, the vacuum has to be kept away from your body (or your ...

Pros: Awesome, well worth the money. Certainly lives up to the hype.
Cons: Needs to offer an extra hose attachment.

I've been researching these dyson magical machines for a few years now and I've made the decision to purchase the DC15 Animal (Ball). We have white carpets and a black Rottweiler. All that I can say is this is the best vacuume I've ever had the ...

Pros: Works well, pivot ball design is genius, great suction, easy to use.
Cons: High price tag, no front light, heavy.

Oh how I do love my in-laws. I know, funny thing to hear coming from a woman about her husband's family, but it's true. My father-in-law is the best. We're peas in a pod, early adopters almost always willing to shell out the big bucks for the ...

Pros: great suction, easy to switch to hard floors
Cons: no light, more steps to switch to attachments

First of all, we upgraded to this vacuum when our previous one broke down, but our previous vacuum did a great job cleaning, so we weren't as initially impressed with the Dyson as a lot of people who have reviewed it. I think if someone is upgrading ...

Pros: Solid body construction, quiet motor until the horrible growling happens.
Cons: GROWLING noise Manual was useless to fully explain this issue

A lot of hype was written about this vac. Finally decided to shed over $500 and give this a spin for my money. Bought the DC15 and found out it was solidly constructed, quiet (until...more on this) easy to use and cleaned very well. Was impressed by the ...

Pros: Sex appeal, good suction, functional, very mobile
Cons: A little loud, expensive

Lets face it, a vacuum cleaner is not usually something to get too excited about. They do the mundane job of cleaning up after us every week or two and that is about it. Not too exciting. However, I recently purchased the Dyson DC15 and I can say that ...

Pros: Great suction, maneuverability, & easy dirt disposal.

Great, when it works.
Cons: Expensive!!!

Shocks you when using.

Brushes stopped working.

Customer Service is deplorable!

I purchased my Dyson Ball (DC15) for a whopping $600!!! I figured it would be worth it to have purchased a quality product that would do a good job, and last. We were on eof the first to ever purchase this product (according to the Dyson rep at the store). I was initially very happy with the vacuum...until it started shocking us when we used it. Eventually the brushes stopped working. Without going deep into the details of this fiasco, I've been working with Dyson for over six weeks now, to no avail. It takes them days to respond. When I call I just end up talking to numerous people who can't or won't help me. It's a big charade.

It is my opinion that a product is only as good as it customer service. And when a $600 vacuum breaks, and the customer service is unwilling to help resolve it, and keep putting you through the ringer...clearly the customer does not come first in that company. Any company that treats their customers like this will not receive my business again. Nor will they receive my family's or friend's business if I have anything to say about it.

Pros: Worth the money, worth the money, worth the money, worth the money, worth the money
Cons: None None None None None None None None None None None None None None None

I've had Kirby's, Eureka's and Hoover's for years and thought they did a good job.  I also thought I lived in the dustiest house in the world.  I woke up in the middle of the night and the TV was on one of the shopping channels.  They were offering 4 payments and I thought I can do that.  I got on the phone immediately and ordered it.  It took me about 30 minutes to get it out of the box because it is so well packaged.  But when I vacuumed, I couldn't believe all the "stuff" coming out of the carpet.  I have dogs that shed and I knew there would be a lot but I think this vacuum went all the way to the backing of the carpet.  And...the furniture isn't dusty 30 minutes after I dust.  AMAZING!  I can actually vacuum my stairs!  I'm getting new carpet in the next couple of weeks so I know it will be worth what I paid for it.

Pros: Bagless, powerful on carpet
Cons: Effective ONLY on carpet, only vacuums half of debris from bare surfaces, loud, heavy.

Although this is the heaviest vacuum I've ever owned, the Dyson's swivel action makes it fairly easy to maneuver around furniture.  I bought it as an all-in-one solution for the three vacuums I had been using (one for bare floors, one for carpet, one for stairs/chairs).  However, I still have to use three vacuums since the Dyson only effectively vacuums carpeted surfaces.  It only picks up about half of the crumbs from the bare floors.  The attachments fall off very easily, so I had to use velcro to keep them in place.  The attachments are not helpful unless the user is 5'0" or under, since the attachment hose is so short.  It eats rugs just as any other vacuum.

Pros: I love the vacuum, it works really good, just like to know more about it...
Cons: It's a little heavier than I expected, but still maneveurs well.

I bought a Dyson 15 vacuum on line and it came without the user manual...can someone help me find a copy of one?
Thank you!

Pros: When it did work which is very very occasionally, it was tremendous.
Cons:

Very difficult engagement of the wheels making it impossible to vacuum carperting.

I purchased this vacuum in August and it took me all of one week to loath it. It is cumbersome to use, the on-board tools and the wand are difficult, in my opinion. The wheels that must be in the upright position for the carpet suction will not stay up. My husband has to "rig" the vacuum when I want to use it. Once I put the vacuum upright, I have to wait for him to rig it again. I can go over a down feather, a small piece of thread, an itty bitty piece of paper and it will only pick it up less than 50% of the time. This was a total waste of over $400 and I am sick about it! I still owe $300!!

Pros: Moves effortlessly
Cons: Too much emissions!

We bought this in 3/07 at first thought wow, love it. Then i noticed my walls and everything were really dusty all the time. i am a clean freak. The more i vacuumed the dirtier things got . I called Dyson and said to ck a few things, ok one thing was a little off (not due to me) so i said i would try again and things went from bad to worse. I have to say i live in a little tiny 900 sq foot house, so this was bad! Maybe in a bigger home it takes longer to fill full of dirt , but i woould be careful. I recently sent them an email, and has been four days and no response. Did some more research on line and have found some others with simalar propblems and Dyson knows their vac leak but dont care as they have your $! Be careful, and watch your home, i wash walls once a year and they in fifteen years had never been dirter!

Pros: Incredible cleaning ability. Long cord. Ease of disposing canister. All of the attachments.
Cons: Price I guess... But worth it.

Sorry that this is a short review. All in all, great vacuum!!! I was almost embarrassed after using it the first time after seeing how much dust and dirt it picked up! And yes, we do vacuum twice a week. I guess that is a testament to how well the Dyson works. I have two kids, a cat and dog in the house and it does wonders. If I saw an infomercial with the before and after results of collected dust, I would not believe it. Prior vacuum was a Hoover. Bye bye Hoover!

Pros: vacs fine, turns easy,
Cons: lot of weight, dirty when you empty, cough, cough!!

We bought from a E-commerce company on the East coast that doesn't carry the BBB-On-Line Reliability Participation seal on their website.

We were sent a customer returned product!

We sent it back, then the company sent me out another one and that one too was a return from another customer. We had Dyson corporate run the serial #'s, which came back as returned products from another company. The "company denies any wrong doing and blames another party for the defective product.

Please read the companies " return policy ", as the company I had to deal with was protected from all angles and tried to get me to pay for return shipping and restocking fees for others mistakes.

We ended up buying a Eureka Boss, from Costco, who, has an EXCELLENT return policy!

Pros: Great suction.
Cons: Shreds the carpet fibers, heavy, bulky, awkward using hose/attachment (keeps recoiling), very pricey.

I love the suction on this vacuum cleaner however I noticed that it kept shredding the carpet fibers. I have a cut-pile carpet that is not new and this vacuum cleaner continually shredded the carpet fibers. If I continued using this vacuum cleaner, I will have destroyed my carpets!

Every time I used the hose/attachments, the hose would keep recoiling. I had to sling the hose over my shoulders in order to keep it from recoiling so much. This was my first upright and I found that the vacuum was too big to fit in many places so I had to switch to the hose/attachments.

I think this would be a great vacuum cleaner if Dyson made the bristles less coarse to avoid destroying the carpet fibers, figure out a way to make the hose less cumbersome and slim down the unit to make it fit in tighter spaces.

Pros: The Best investment you will make!
Cons: I dont have any cons!

I love this vacuum i have a 2 year old who always drops things around the house. One of her plastic hot dogs got stuck i called dyson they helped me figure out what happened. I thought i broke it! Nope turns out dyson's acutally prevent themselves from breaking! Love this I use my vaccum everyday!

Pros: Cleaning Power, attachments, bagless, Air filter can be cleaned in water
Cons: Price(but it does a superb job)

Recently purchased the Dyson Dc15 from Bed bath & Beyond, was able to use their 20% off coupon that one finds in all of their flyers. The vacuum comes in a few pieces, but even a simple man like myself can put it together in a matter of minutes. My old vacuum was a Kenmore upright vacuum, I thought it did a good job, but after 1 round of cleaning with the Dyson, I soon realized the Dyson was far superior. I vacuum at least 3 times a week (we have 2 cats and 1 dog), I had just vacuumed the day prior with my old Kenmore upright vacuum, so I wasnt expecting to see that much dirt debris in the Dyson, boy was I wrong!! The canister wasn't quite half full, but pretty close, amazing!!
The wand does take some time to get used to, but after awhile it's a breeze. So far extremely pleased with the Dyson DC15 vacuum

Pros: Doesn't loose suction - I guess.
Cons: Difficult to use with attachments and doesn't clean int he places I'd like it to.

I read all the wonderful reviews and decided to get a Dyson just two weeks ago. It doesn't reach under my kitchen cabinets because it is too tall. It also makes a strange noise when I try to vacuum a very low pile rug. Also, the hose is difficult to pull out and connect the attachments to. Thankfully, I only paid $250 for my Dyson (after using a 20% off coupon and applying for the store credit card)Don't do it, don't do it, don't do it!!!

Pros: Easy maneuverability, great power and suction. The telescopic wand is very handy.
Cons: The cord is sometimes hard to maneuver around,lacks suction control

The Dyson DC15 The Ball is easy on the eye and on your arms. The ball design and low head allows you to reach under and around furniture unlike other upright vacuums.

I had originally purchased the Dyson DC17 Animal. Although that vacuum did a great job, it was hard to use around furniture and up against baseboards and the tools were not the greatest. I exchanged it for the Ball and couldn't be happier. I did purchase (separately) the mini turbine tool which is great for cleaning stairs and furniture. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase and actually do not mind vacuuming now - which is a major accomplishment!

Pros: design, suction, ease of debris disposal
Cons: price, need to purchase additional tools, awkwardness of hose/wand

After seeing the wear and tear continue on my carpets using my Oreck I decided to break down and purchase a Dyson DC15 (ball).
Using an on-line coupon for 20% off, I ordered on-line for in-store pick up at Linens 'n Things, making the purchase somewhat more affordable.
Set up was a snap (literally) and I started to vacuum immediately. Oh My Gosh, the dust and dirt it picked up was astounding and embarrassing. I didn't get the results I had read about and hoped for but it did a much better job on my carpets than my 4 year old Oreck. The wand is awkward to handle and I'm hoping it gets easier the more it's used. Like other reviews, I found
Disposal of the debris is easy.

4 months after purchase - This is the most amazing vacuum cleaner I have ever used and a godsend to my carpets!! The nap to my carpeting has come back and the carpeting is CLEAN, I don't mean "look clean", THEY ARE CLEAN!!!
I'm still not thrilled with the wand but that can be overlooked in light of the superior cleaning ability of this vacuum.

Pros: Great Suction & Easy to Maneuver
Cons: Tool extender and hose are a pain and static electricity buildup

After being unhappy with quite a few vacuums I decided to try the Dyson. The suction is outstanding (may even suck a golf ball through a garden hose). However it seems to build up a great deal of static electricity and shocks me. Every time I run it the hairs on my arms stand up due to the static. Perhaps it's just my electric personality. The canister is easy to empty and doesn't take long before it's full due to the suction. Its Really easy to maneuver with the ball. The hand tool extender and hose are a bit tedious to operate. I would say a great all around vacuum.

Pros: Great suction, and picks up even the smallest crumbs.
Cons: Pricey!!!!

I just got the vacuum and I already enjoy it. I think this one is going to last a good while.

Pros: suction, long hose, stair attachment, convenient
Cons: i guess it wouldn't hurt to have a retractable cord- but i'm not complaining!!!

having 3 inside dogs, this is the best vacuum i have found that actually cleans pet hair!!! its a little pricey but in the long run i'm sure i'll save money since i don't have to go out and buy a $150 vacuum every year- if it even lasted that long!! if you have pets this vacuum is an absolute MUST HAVE!!! the people who say they don't like it must have been using it wrong or else it was broken!!! i don't see how anyone couldn't fall in love with this vacuum!!!

Pros: Great suction, great deal
Cons: Have not found any yet

I have been researching different vacuums and was very impressed with the reviews that I read about the Dyson vacuums. One of my good friends purchased a the Ball and I tried it out on my house and was very pleased with the results.

The machine handles very well, is extremely quite and the amount of dirt, etc. that got out of my "clean" carpets from my Hoover Windtunnel (5 years old) was really amazing.

The great deal comes from the fact that I bought this at our local Linens and Things store. Linens and Things and Bed Bath and Beyond normally have 20% off coupons in our advertisements on a weekly basis and each of the two organizations accepts each others coupons. So, I was able to use the 20% off coupon at Linens and Things to purchase the Dyson for $400. They also had a special on a number of vacuums where if the price was over $299 you receive a $100 gift card to Linens and Things after sending in the rebate coupon.

So far I am very pleased with the vacuum and will update this in the future if I experience any change in opinion.

Pros: Incredible suction and very easy to maneuver
Cons: None worth mentioning.

I have never had a vacuum with the suction the Dyson has. I have four cats and have to vacuum frequently, so this vacuum gets a workout. I've had it for a year and the suction is as strong now as the first time I used it. You won't believe the amount of hair and dust this vacuum will pick up. I vacuumed yesterday and, about an hour later, my daughter was rolling around on the carpet wearing a black shirt. When she got up, there was not a cat hair to be seen on her shirt.

If I had to complain, I would say that the hose could be a bit longer - I can't vacuum my entire staircase without having to move the vacuum. I think saying the hose has a seventeen-foot reach is a bit optimistic. That is my only complaint; however, and I do not hesitate to highly recommend this vacuum.

Pros: Great suction, easy to use, love it!
Cons: The price is higher than I wanted to pay.

I bought a Hoover Wind Tunnel vacuum and used it twice. I returned it to the store for a refund. I then purchased the Dyson DC15 and vacuumed where I had just run the Hoover. I picked up half a canister of dust, etc. that the Hoover left behind. This vacuum is terrific. It holds it's suction even using the attachments. I can run it on the carpet or on the bare floor and it picks up everything. I have to be careful that I don't suck up my little 2 pound Chihuahua! I even saved $100 using a Bed, Bath and Beyond coupon.

Pros: Doesn't clog, picks up just about anything, no bags, easy to empty
Cons: Expensive, and the attachment is a real pain to use. Heavy.

The Dyson is a really good vacuum cleaner because it picks up just about anything (including tons of dog hair), doesn't jam, is easy to empty. However, I find that using the attachments are a pain - you have to practically take it apart to use the attachment so I vacuum the whole house and then go back and use the attachment for corners, edges of carpet, sofa, etc. Because of the attachment issue, I wish we had bought something else especially since it's so expensive.

Pros: Looks cool and comes in different colors
Cons: Way to much money for another plastic throw away vacuum, blows dust, has filters

Watch the television commercial a little closer and REALLY listen. All he does is confuse people with his explanation of how it works and it sounds like he knows what he's saying. Pay attention though, He says all vacuum clears have filters that plug up because of the microscopic holes restricting suction. True, He would like us to believe that the special cones he designed have something to do with filtering. It doesn't because if it did, Then why does the Dyson have 2 Hepa filters and two other filters? Dyson blows dust and it has 4 (Four) filters to plug up. He never says anything about his filters. It's not until you buy one and read the owners manual.

The same man that invented the Fantom vacuum invented Dyson. They are now out of business. I have been in the vacuum business for 16 years now and I have been watching these company’s come and go. People don't like door-to-door sales so you are left with cheep vacuums that you throw away and THEY DON’T WORK. A rake will do as good of a job as today’s store bought vacuums. So keep buying cheep America…

Pros: No bags.
Cons: Heavy. awkward. Bad on bare floors. Poor hose and wand function. Not worth the $$$$

This vacuum was a complete disappointment. I spent $500 and thought I was getting a state of the art vacuum. I was nothing more than a victim of brilliant marketing. Heavy, awkward, and uncooperative. I got static shock on my hand every time I used it. The hose for the wand was short and when you used it, it would drag the heavy vacuum around behind you. Horrible on bare floors. Would blow debris away from vacuum a lot. Try before you buy a must! And keep your receipt.

Pros: Power, cleaning ability, ease of use.
Cons: None so far.

So, after reading these threads and reviews I went to my local Bestbuy to demo the unit with my spouse. She loved it so I ordered one on line.
The unit on line(Total Clean Package) came with the normal accessories, plus the Mini Turbine Head, Mattress Cleaning Head, and Stiff cleaning brush.
It took maybe 1 minute to set system up and begin to vacuum and boy does this thing vacuum. I felt betrayed by what appeared to be clean carpets, only to run the Dyson over them and see all that dirt and lint in the bagless canister.
My carpet appear brighter now, and the unit perform flawless on my Saltio tile as well.
Money well spent !

Used the machine again and was impressed at the continuing cleaning ability and ease of manuverability of this machine.
The attachments work well too.

Pros: Never loses airflow, cleans stuff your regular vacuum can't pick up, aesthetically pleasing..
Cons: Expensive, but I got a great deal!!

I had to post this because this is a fabulous deal today. I was thinking of buying a refurbished DC14 Animal from overstock.com or e-bay, but the cheapest one I could find was still $400. I didn't want to pay that much without the 2-year warranty, so I kept on looking. It's a great vacuum cleaner, but you want some assurance if you are going to spend that much on one.

This one is brand new from Dyson, and it's the purple Animal and Ball combined. It's retailing for $599 and backordered everywhere, every website I checked. I had to haggle a bit, but it was worth it! It will be here with 3 day shipping for free. You can't even get a refurbished one on e-bay for this price! If anyone is interested in this deal, e-mail me at sbward02@yahoo dot com, and I'll send you details. They said they'd offer the same deal to another customer with a referral.

Here's what it looks like: http://tinyurl.com/8pm7t

Pros: I love the bagless feature
Cons: It's a little heavy.

This vacuum works very well and is easy to use. I've had this vacuum over two years and haven't had any problems with it. It is very durable and picks up everything. It's also got a hose for hard to reach areas.

Pros: Amazing suction, maneuverability.
Cons: Price!!

After dropping 4 big ones on this vacuum, I decided to give it a test against my Kenmore that I have had for 4 years and has been an excellent vacuum. The Kenmore has never failed to surprise me when I got to empty the bag. It literally fills the bag to over flowing.
Any way, I take this new Dyson my wife wanted, and we had changed the bag in the Kenmore and did the living room. After that was done we broke out the Dyson. After a couple of passes it was appalling!! The clear view canister was already booming with dust, lint and pet hair. Looking at this junk that was in a "clean carpet" about made me sick!!
I am sure you too will find the difference amazing, even if the high price makes you a doubter like me.

Pros: incredible suction, low reach, vacuums close to edges, emptying the canister is SO easy
Cons: wish it had a retractable cord

i have had my dyson a few weeks and love it. i thought i kept a clean house, but apparently not. this vacuum helped revive my carpets and reduce dust in the house to almost nothing. i am dusting less often and my carpets stay looking nice for days after use. i love how it gets really close the the edges of the wall so i don't have to pull out the attachments every time i vacuum.
i don't like the cord. it's nice and long - but gets in the way. small thing i can get over.
i found the tools as easy to use as my last hoover.
i bought mine on ebay (brand new) for $375. while it's a great vacuum, the $599 retail is a little hard to swallow.
so - so far so good. i would, and have, recommended this product to friends and family.

Pros: Super Suction, glides around easily.
Cons: Heavy.

I am very impressed with this vacuum cleaner. I have always had a Kenmore canister vac. My new Dyson made me see what a difference!!! I was totally embarrassed at the amount of dirt and hair this vac picked up the first time I used it. Granted, I do have a dog and a cat, and I vacuum 2 or 3 times a week, but I was totally shocked. I had heard the Dyson Ball cleaner was a good machine, and I totally agree.

Pros: Looks good
Cons: Both vacuums were defective with problems I considered to be dangerous. Quality control problems.

I bought this machine, since many people recommended it for pet hair, and with 2 dogs & 3 cats, I have pet hair. The 2nd time I used the machine, it exploded. Metal came out of the motor, and it was smoking. I took the vacuum back to Target, and they didn't want to take it back since it was "used." They finally did, and I got a 2nd machine. It worked for one vacuuming, then made the most God awful noise that I was afraid to use it further. I took the machine back and bought a Hoover at 1/5 the price that works perfectly. I never got a good feel for how the vacuum functions, since both machines broke so quickly.

Pros: Sucks dirt out of carpet like no other vacuum I have ever seen.
Cons: Expensive, but worth every penny!

I too was extremely skeptical, and found it extremely unlikely any vacuum could possibly be worth $600. But since I had new extremely plush very light colored carpet put in, I wanted to be sure it stayed as clean as carpet possibly could. You just would not believe how well it works until you see the gunk coming out of your carpet and how frequently you have to empty the canister.

I struggled for two months researching different brands and models before I finally broke down and bought a Dyson Ball Vacuum.

I am thrilled with the performance; my old Hoover Wind Tunnel was like a using a broom in comparison.

I lost one of the attachments mounted to the top of the canister within thirty days of buying it, presumably while I was gawking in amazement at the gunk coming out of the canister as a I held it over the garbage can tapping the side to empty it.

Frankly I was afraid of what the replacement part would cost, but was absolutely delighted after explaining the situation to their customer service personnel who very cheerfully mailed me another one, free of charge.

Pros: Suction, Somewhat Attractive, Quiet
Cons: Ease of use, Wand requires assembly for each use! Too Expensive

I am not sure what the hype is about this vacuum. I have had it for nearly a year and I am still pondering why I bought it. I have no problem paying for quality because typically "you get what you pay for" however this is the exception to the rule.

Dyson has done a few things right.

1. Good suction power
2. Somewhat attractive (but who really cares)
3. A terrific marketing program

Here are the reasons to stay away for now.

1. Too expensive
2. It does not travel under furniture easily
3. It is very difficult and time-consuming to use wand
4. Few standard attachments

Pros: ball feature, suction, simplicity, power buttons, length of cord, length of attachment hose, etc....
Cons: There really aren't any! Unroll cord completely before using the attachment hose. No biggy!

This is the best vacuum I have ever owned! It has great suction, it is easy to use, and it has simple attachments that fit right on board. I have a Persian cat, and long hair. It picks up everything great, even fine dust particles! It is no louder than any other vacuum I have purchased and pretty light weight. I love the pivot feature of the ball, and the fact that it goes right along the edge of the baseboards! The power switch from brush to hard floor is convenient and easy. It is also great the way you push the button and the debris falls out the bottom of the canister when you are ready to empty it. The wheels retract like an airplane. Way cool!! Great overall product, but a little expensive ($550.++, I pd $579.00.) So far , it seems worth it!

Pros: It works. More than I can say for any other vacuum I've owned.
Cons: Doesn't reach our top stair.

After five years of my husband's lousy Eureka, I bought the Dyson. My husband does most of the vacuuming but he protested loudly even after I got 20% off by signing up for bed, bath and beyond coupons online. (Depends on the cashier if they will honor coupon with Dyson.) I have allergies and was thrilled and stunned to see the amount of hair coming off of three small carpets despite being prepared by other reviews. At the end of the day I found my husband, who thought I was nuts to pay over $400, putting the vacuum away saying, "My new friend." Saved him half an hour. Saved me allergies. Brought one carpet back to life. And it's quiet. We love it.

Pros: Easy to maneuver. Great suction power. Telescopic wand is long.
Cons: None

Bought this vacuum to replace my hoover v2 wind tunnel as well. Easy to assemble and was up and running in minutes.

I thought height would be an issue because the vacuum head is so low to the ground. After vacuuming over 2 throw rugs in the hallway, and watching it suck up large chunks of cookies left behind by my 2 year old that fear was put to rest.

The DC-15 is much quieter than I expected and the suction power is amazing! It is especially effective on dirt against walls; no edge attachment needed here because suction from the vacuum head is more than adequate to do the job.

The telescopic wand took me a few tries to master but once I did I was happy to see how far it can reach without the vacuum tipping over like my v2 always does.

The dirt flushes itself from the canister with the push of a button.

Pros: Great suction, so easy to maneuver, twistable
Cons: A little heavier to carry than my last vacuum.

Like the previous reviewer, I replaced my Windtunnel with the Dyson DC15. It was virtually already assembled, easy to use. I love how it vacuums right up to my baseboards. The suction power is incredible compared to my last vac which was only a few years old. I love the rolling ball concept, but after years of using 'regular' vacuums I have to remind myself to just twist my wrist instead of the entire vacuum. I got this 30% at Kohl's which made it much more appealing than the original price tag.

Pros: Great concept on emptying the canister
Cons: no light

My husband and I debated over getting "The Ball", and after test driving it at Best Buy, I brought it home. I love the fact that you can get it out of the box, and put together in under 5 minutes.
I bought the Dyson to replace my Hoover WindTunnel v2 (which I bought 2 years ago) and it took forever to put that together. The reason I replaced it was because of it clogging up past the brushes/beater bar, and it would take 30 minutes to take apart and clean out (Try doing that twice a month.. yuck)I just got so tired of it.

The one thing I have immediately noticed, is that the DC15 edges beautifully! It get up close and personal underneath cabinets, around legs of the table, and the baseboards.

I always had to use the edge tools with the hoover (and what a pain that was) which was not easy having to bend over, fight the hose.. with the DC15, it's all right there easy to grab and go. I love the new DC15 for it's ease of use, and how clean it makes my house look.