Dyson vacuums are widely regarded as high-quality and innovative cleaning appliances. The brand has gained a reputation for its powerful suction, advanced technology, and sleek design. One of the key strengths of Dyson vacuums is their exceptional cleaning performance. They are often praised for their ability to effectively capture dust, dirt, and debris from various surfaces, including carpets, hardwood floors, and upholstery. Dyson's cyclone technology helps to maintain strong suction throughout the cleaning process. Dyson vacuums also feature user-friendly designs and convenient features. They often come with easy-to-empty dust bins, washable filters, and detachable accessories for versatile cleaning options. Some models even include advanced features like ... MoreDyson vacuums are widely regarded as high-quality and innovative cleaning appliances. The brand has gained a reputation for its powerful suction, advanced technology, and sleek design. One of the key strengths of Dyson vacuums is their exceptional cleaning performance. They are often praised for their ability to effectively capture dust, dirt, and debris from various surfaces, including carpets, hardwood floors, and upholstery. Dyson's cyclone technology helps to maintain strong suction throughout the cleaning process. Dyson vacuums also feature user-friendly designs and convenient features. They often come with easy-to-empty dust bins, washable filters, and detachable accessories for versatile cleaning options. Some models even include advanced features like cordless operation, intelligent sensors, and automated modes for optimized cleaning efficiency. Another notable aspect of Dyson vacuums is their durability and longevity. While they typically come with a higher price tag compared to other vacuum brands, many users find that the investment is worthwhile due to the product's reliability and long-lasting performance. It's important to consider that Dyson vacuums may be heavier or louder compared to other models, depending on the specific model you choose. Additionally, some users have mentioned that replacement parts or accessories can be relatively expensive. Overall, Dyson vacuums are frequently recommended for their powerful cleaning capabilities, innovative features, and durability. However, it's advisable to research and compare different models to find the one that best suits your cleaning needs and preferences.

Honest review

Purchased 18 months ago direct from Dyson with 2 year guarantee.Within first year battery died and wouldn't charge. New battery supplied under warranty.3 months later, same fault, battery wouldn't charge. Had to jump through hoops on a WhatsApps customer service chat to eventually get a response. Now on 3rd battery in 18 months.Clearly this v7 cleaner is not fit for purpose, poor quality with some sort of design fault.Can't take the chance now of it needing further new batteries in the next 6 months when guarantee has expired, so have listed it on auction site to sell whilst it actually works and get something back from the £250 it cost me.Wouldn't recommend the cleaner at all for this reason and wouldn't take a chance on buying any other Dyson product in ... MorePurchased 18 months ago direct from Dyson with 2 year guarantee.Within first year battery died and wouldn't charge. New battery supplied under warranty.3 months later, same fault, battery wouldn't charge. Had to jump through hoops on a WhatsApps customer service chat to eventually get a response. Now on 3rd battery in 18 months.Clearly this v7 cleaner is not fit for purpose, poor quality with some sort of design fault.Can't take the chance now of it needing further new batteries in the next 6 months when guarantee has expired, so have listed it on auction site to sell whilst it actually works and get something back from the £250 it cost me.Wouldn't recommend the cleaner at all for this reason and wouldn't take a chance on buying any other Dyson product in the future.Dyson used to be a good product back in the day but that appears to have certainly changed now

I have finally given up on this machine

I was given this as a present 3 years ago. I am about to put it in the bin. I have spent more time trying to get it working by repeatedly cleaning it out, following all the instructions, more or less every time I use it. It worked properly for a few weeks and then started cutting out on full power and I have never been able to use that setting for more than five seconds since. But the biggest problem is that despite being freed from all hair in the head (and the detritus that quickly blocks the groove behind it) the powerhead almost always stops rotating after one or two minutes and then nothing whatsoever is picked up - it just moves dirt around the floor. Today have have taken it apart and cleaned it three times and it still won't rotate (except for two solitary ... MoreI was given this as a present 3 years ago. I am about to put it in the bin. I have spent more time trying to get it working by repeatedly cleaning it out, following all the instructions, more or less every time I use it. It worked properly for a few weeks and then started cutting out on full power and I have never been able to use that setting for more than five seconds since. But the biggest problem is that despite being freed from all hair in the head (and the detritus that quickly blocks the groove behind it) the powerhead almost always stops rotating after one or two minutes and then nothing whatsoever is picked up - it just moves dirt around the floor. Today have have taken it apart and cleaned it three times and it still won't rotate (except for two solitary seconds while not in contact with the floor). I should have returned it after a few weeks.Frankly, this is a terrible design. If it's typical of "British Excellence" then give me European model any time. My old Miele, with a cord, was reliable for a decade and I'm planning to go back to one now.Incidentally, the Q&A-style troubleshooting advice is pretty useless and unless you want to spend your day waiting on the phone line that avenue is not much use.If you are reading this, my advice is: don't buy one.

Imptovement over 5 1/2 yr old DC59

This new machine was bought to replace an ailing DV59 which as been in daily use for the last 66 months. The old machjne was used throught the hose , for cleaning the car and even taken away in our touring caravn.we have carpets , vynil and lamonate flooring all looking pristine when cleaned by our Dyson.And then unfortunatley the motor heads worked intermittantly. I worked out thaat t was a fault in electric supply and could not find an answer on line and decided that it was time to update and bought a new V7 Animal.The new machine is great , Quiter , Better to hold and use, Cleans better . Vert leased. with easier empying and better quick fit joints for tools,( Have since repaired the old machne after finding a cure in FAQs an Dyson web site.)We bought ... MoreThis new machine was bought to replace an ailing DV59 which as been in daily use for the last 66 months. The old machjne was used throught the hose , for cleaning the car and even taken away in our touring caravn.we have carpets , vynil and lamonate flooring all looking pristine when cleaned by our Dyson.And then unfortunatley the motor heads worked intermittantly. I worked out thaat t was a fault in electric supply and could not find an answer on line and decided that it was time to update and bought a new V7 Animal.The new machine is great , Quiter , Better to hold and use, Cleans better . Vert leased. with easier empying and better quick fit joints for tools,( Have since repaired the old machne after finding a cure in FAQs an Dyson web site.)We bought the V7 Animal with the full accesory kit and are very pleased with the better averall product improvements over the old model which is retained for car cleaning.

Mysterious juddering pulsing on and off - not good

I have shoulder length hair but it seems too much for the cyclone mechanism: it jams up the intake even though I empty the cannister after every use. It took a bunch of work by my husband to discover what was causing the failure to function. Apart from that it is a lovely machine to use. I particularly like being able to release the trigger for a moment while I change parts of the room I am cleaning - it takes a bit of getting used to but saves the battery. I haven't needed to use the overdrive setting to suck anything yet. I wish there was a solution to the accessories storage and transport - I never seem to have the right one with me when I change rooms and there is no space on the wall 'rack' to put them all. It took a week to get the 'rack' put up as it didn't ... MoreI have shoulder length hair but it seems too much for the cyclone mechanism: it jams up the intake even though I empty the cannister after every use. It took a bunch of work by my husband to discover what was causing the failure to function. Apart from that it is a lovely machine to use. I particularly like being able to release the trigger for a moment while I change parts of the room I am cleaning - it takes a bit of getting used to but saves the battery. I haven't needed to use the overdrive setting to suck anything yet. I wish there was a solution to the accessories storage and transport - I never seem to have the right one with me when I change rooms and there is no space on the wall 'rack' to put them all. It took a week to get the 'rack' put up as it didn't come with fixings - I expected some nifty Dyson answer to how to do this, but no. I still think no one considered how to leave the machine on charge while in the 'rack' - I have the power cord wedged into the hinge all the time so it doesn't look as slick as I would like.

Not recommended for anyone who isn't an engineer

I have a cordless Dyson which I bought in March last year. Twice it's started pulsating due to needing to be almost completely taken apart and cleaned in order to operate again.As an older person with arthritic hands this is just so stressful and difficult. In fact I hurt my hands during the last call this morning. It's so frustrating that a vacuum cleaner can't operate without the need for almost engineer like skills that are beyond the comfortable ability of somebody with a very common disability. It's bad enough that one needs to keep one's finger on the trigger all the time whilst cleaning without the extra dexterity needed in order to maintain the machine.There should be warnings issued that this is the case. Had I realised when I bought the machine last ... MoreI have a cordless Dyson which I bought in March last year. Twice it's started pulsating due to needing to be almost completely taken apart and cleaned in order to operate again.As an older person with arthritic hands this is just so stressful and difficult. In fact I hurt my hands during the last call this morning. It's so frustrating that a vacuum cleaner can't operate without the need for almost engineer like skills that are beyond the comfortable ability of somebody with a very common disability. It's bad enough that one needs to keep one's finger on the trigger all the time whilst cleaning without the extra dexterity needed in order to maintain the machine.There should be warnings issued that this is the case. Had I realised when I bought the machine last year, I'd not have purchased it.Three quarters of an hour on the phone that I'd put off for 2 weeks as I just couldn't face going through the process of being talked through what I consider to be a repairers job. I'm now in a foul mood and ended up telling the guy on the end of the phone that I'm going to sell the Dyson and buy a vacuum cleaner that works without having to be dismantled every couple of weeks

Poor run time

I bought this three months ago to replace a old v6 which I’ve had for years and has been great. The v7 is a massive disappointment in comparison. The “high power” setting is useless and will not pick up most visual particals without going over the same spot multiple times. Whilst the max setting seems to work well, the run time is only 10 mins on full charge. The machine is also very heavy and not very ergonomic and gives me a blister on the top of my thumb join every time I use it.Tried ringing customer service to attempt upgrade to another model and pay the difference and was fobbed off and made to feel like I was the problem.Do not buy this machine!!!! You can get much better for your money with other brands. Will be upgrading away from Dyson who have really ... MoreI bought this three months ago to replace a old v6 which I’ve had for years and has been great. The v7 is a massive disappointment in comparison. The “high power” setting is useless and will not pick up most visual particals without going over the same spot multiple times. Whilst the max setting seems to work well, the run time is only 10 mins on full charge. The machine is also very heavy and not very ergonomic and gives me a blister on the top of my thumb join every time I use it.Tried ringing customer service to attempt upgrade to another model and pay the difference and was fobbed off and made to feel like I was the problem.Do not buy this machine!!!! You can get much better for your money with other brands. Will be upgrading away from Dyson who have really lost their premium brand reputation

Pricey considering competition, single battery, no flexible hose option, charger cable too short, nuisance packaging

It's overpriced considering you can get similar products from other manufacturers for £100 less, even with an extra battery thrown in. I would also expect a full gamut of extras, including a flexible hose attachment for cleaning a car or crazy unusual spaces like behind furniture with odd layouts of furniture and odd layouts of rooms.The soft bristles of the brush attachments are damaged way too easily, and we should be informed that they require extremely delicate care to prevent damage and bending.The battery time is also disappointing if you use a powered head, like most people will. Max strength power is 5 minutes for a powered head. Why even give the option for such a pathetic run time? You might as well use your mains powered vacuum for such demanding ... MoreIt's overpriced considering you can get similar products from other manufacturers for £100 less, even with an extra battery thrown in. I would also expect a full gamut of extras, including a flexible hose attachment for cleaning a car or crazy unusual spaces like behind furniture with odd layouts of furniture and odd layouts of rooms.The soft bristles of the brush attachments are damaged way too easily, and we should be informed that they require extremely delicate care to prevent damage and bending.The battery time is also disappointing if you use a powered head, like most people will. Max strength power is 5 minutes for a powered head. Why even give the option for such a pathetic run time? You might as well use your mains powered vacuum for such demanding tasks.There aren't really any storage options for additional parts, besides a couple of attachments you can clip on the wall mount, just not the others.The rear filter also comes off easily during use.This is really a disappointing vacuum for the price, despite it looking pretty and having a big brand name. I guess having a fully powered cleaning head at the end of the wand is a bonus, but I'm not sure how well it compares to the other rechargeable vacuums... I also had to return my first one within the first week because it was immediately faulty, which I didn't expect for a premium brand.I don't think it's worth the premium cost if you are looking for a cost-effective rechargeable vacuum. If you have the money to spend, I guess it's okay and not as big a deal, considering you can justify the shorter run times, and you do get the powered heads.The box is a nightmare to unpack! It also came with an extra cardboard overpack that just had a UN battery warning for shipping, instead of having that on the main packaging. Such a nuisance to dispose of.The charger cable could also do with being a lot longer, to take into account unusual mounting places.

So far, so good!

I've only had the machine for about 2 weeks so can't review it's long term efficiency but so far, it's been really impressive. With plenty of different tools, I don't have any excuses for not keeping every nook and cranny clean in my house - or car! Easy to handle, although it's slightly annoying that you have to keep the trigger pressed all the time as this compromises any change in grip. However, I have bought a small accessory on Amazon that easily overcomes this and wonder why on earth that a company as innovative as Dyson, hasn't thought of it and incorporated it. The battery life has so far lived up to expectation and I have achieved the stated 20 minutes before a recharge is needed. It would be nice if, like other companies, Dyson make it simple to buy a ... MoreI've only had the machine for about 2 weeks so can't review it's long term efficiency but so far, it's been really impressive. With plenty of different tools, I don't have any excuses for not keeping every nook and cranny clean in my house - or car! Easy to handle, although it's slightly annoying that you have to keep the trigger pressed all the time as this compromises any change in grip. However, I have bought a small accessory on Amazon that easily overcomes this and wonder why on earth that a company as innovative as Dyson, hasn't thought of it and incorporated it. The battery life has so far lived up to expectation and I have achieved the stated 20 minutes before a recharge is needed. It would be nice if, like other companies, Dyson make it simple to buy a spare battery that can easily be swapped for the battery that needs recharging, so that usage time can be doubled very conveniently. As far as I see, the battery can only be removed by unscrewing a certain number of screws - hardly convenient and not very inventive for a company that has a reputation of being so. I got my Dyson V7 on a special deal which, to be honest, is the only way I could possibly afford a Dyson as they are sooooo expensive.

Very disappointing purchase, not in line with with advertised claims.

Sadly a very disappointing purchase! The battery life claims on the numerous sites are completely inaccurate and false. When we first received the machine we made sure to fully charge it before use, but on several different attempts now only get an average of 10-15 minutes vacuum time on the low power mode. You would think that when you buy a vacuum cleaner you should be able to use it for longer than a few minutes at a time. Most other features are ok with useful add-on accessories, although some of these feels a bit timid and loose when connected. Emptying the bin section is clunky and stiff and you have to be quite forceful when opening and closing.On the whole would NOT recommend this machine. The bigger much more expensive version of this (my wife has this at ... MoreSadly a very disappointing purchase! The battery life claims on the numerous sites are completely inaccurate and false. When we first received the machine we made sure to fully charge it before use, but on several different attempts now only get an average of 10-15 minutes vacuum time on the low power mode. You would think that when you buy a vacuum cleaner you should be able to use it for longer than a few minutes at a time. Most other features are ok with useful add-on accessories, although some of these feels a bit timid and loose when connected. Emptying the bin section is clunky and stiff and you have to be quite forceful when opening and closing.On the whole would NOT recommend this machine. The bigger much more expensive version of this (my wife has this at her work) is far more superior to this one. Rather spend the extra £200 if you want decent battery life!