Dyson refurbished vacuums have been stripped down, cleaned out, reassembled and thoroughly tested. They’re restored to a fully functional condition. In short, they are everything a Dyson machine should be—they work properly and don’t lose suction.
Dyson refurbishes vacuums that are returned to us by retailers or consumers. Refurbishing these machines, rather than disposing of them, means that the parts and materials are re-used instead of wasted.
When a machine comes to us to be refurbished, it is first stripped down as far as necessary. Components removed from the machine that meet our high standards of quality are kept and cleaned. Most damaged or broken components are sent away for recycling. The core of the machine is thoroughly cleaned and new parts are added to replace damaged or cosmetically unacceptable parts discovered during the stripping down process.
Just like our brand new machines, the rebuilt machine then undergoes a comprehensive series of electrical and performance tests to ensure that it works as it should. For our vacuums, one of the tests carried out is a suction test. All refurbished vacuums are electrically tested in compliance with electrical and safety requirements.
One of the primary differences between a new Dyson machine and a refurbished Dyson machine is its appearance—a scratch here or there or a slightly clouded bin may provide a clue that it has been previously used. After it has passed all of the tests, the machine is then packaged and sent out. All Dyson refurbished vacuums come with a 6 month parts and labor warranty.
I had a similar-looking fan that I owned for 10 years before it was accidentally damaged. I searched for a replacement that would look nice and stylish and was excited to find this one, though it was three times the price of the one it was replacing - okay so it was 10 years later, but still. The fan is much louder than the one it replaced and actually seems to move less air. I've also had repeated problems with rattling and squeaking sounds coming from the fan, that I've had to fix by tightening or oiling. Now, I turn the fan on, and nothing. It's been 14 months since I purchased this fan and it's completely non-functional. Completely dissatisfied for the price.
C'mon seriously. Why can't an air conditioner cool?? Beats me. I plugged it in went through the complicated window thing, and after 2 days, it's still has cooled the room!! The thing blows very slightly chilled air but I don't think that's enough to cool anything. So I was cheap and got this for the price, now I know better. This is one ugly looking machine. May have been ok if it cooled but no way am I keeping this.
What can I say -- it appears to do the job, in that it is a functioning fan that blows plenty of air. But the design quality of the individual parts is questionable. Everything (including the blade) is made of brittle plastic except for the motor and the vertical pipe that supports it. Also, no matter how hard I tried I was unable to get all the snaps that connect the back and front cage of the fan to align and lock securely, and it's hard to tell when screw-on parts have been tightened all the way. Mine wobbles a bit when it runs, and frankly it makes me nervous to be close to it when it's running. Would not recommend.
I bought this as I am on a limited income and I did not want high light bills and it is cold and wet where I live and it warms my whole 2 bedroom apartment. I have not had a bill yet but if it does as it said 9 cents to 11 cents to heat per hour it is well worth it. I have had it 3 months but have not used it until now because it was hot and was not needed. It is very quiet and my dog barks at every noise but not once has she barked because of the heater so it is quiet.