Dyson Vacuum Buying Guide
from Overstock.comYou've heard the tagline "the vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction" and you've heard it often. Why are these powerful vacuum cleaners so popular? Why even buy a Dyson? Read on and find out what makes Dyson such a great vacuum to have in your home.
The Dyson Difference
Only Dyson delivers all five elements of performance and quality:
Technology: What makes Dyson different from other vacuum cleaners? All vacuums have suction, but Dyson doesn't lose that suctioning power due to its patented Root CycloneT Technology. Dyson proves no loss of suction, has the best average pick up and "overall outcleans other vacuums," using results from an independently conducted Dyson test (IEC 60312 Cl 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.8, 2.9, ASTM F608 and F558, and DTM 755).
Performance: Dyson features all-floor performance, which means that it has excellent pick up on all floor surfaces, not just carpet. You don't have to press a switch to move from your carpet to hard surfaces.
Cleaner air: Dyson upright vacuums are certified by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. This clean air exhaust means 150 times less bacteria and mold being put back into the air you breathe.
Value: Most other vacuums require you to buy new filters and bags. However, Dyson vacuum cleaners have no extra costs; they have lifetime HEPA and washable filters, and these powerful vacuums don't use bags.
Warranty: Dyson features a 5-year warranty on parts and labor on all new Dyson canister and upright vacuums and a 6-month warranty on refurbished vacuums. This means your Dyson upright or Dyson canister vacuum cleaner is going to last.
Choosing a Dyson vacuum
DC 14: This is the upright Dyson Telescope Reach Dyson vacuum, designed for easy stair and high-reach cleaning. It comes with a Telescope ReachT wand and hose that instantly releases and expands to 17 feet at the touch of a button. It is also certified asthma friendlyŽ. Dyson Telescope models include:
- Animal
- All Floors
- Full Access
- Complete
- Drive
- Full Kit
- Total Clean
DC 15: This is the upright Dyson Ball. This Dyson Ball vacuum steers simply with a turn of the wrist. It includes the Telescope ReachT wand, a wide suction channel for picking up large debris, and it is certified asthma friendlyŽ. Dyson Ball models include:
- All Floors
- Animal
- Full Kit
DC 17: This is the upright Dyson Absolute vacuum. It outcleans other vacuums with the best average pick-up across all floors and uses Level 3 Root CycloneT technology. It includes a Quick-draw Telescope ReachT wand and is certified asthma friendlyŽ. Dyson Absolute models include:
- Animal
- All Floors
DC 18: This is the upright Dyson Slim, the most powerful lightweight vacuum. It is lightweight and ergonomic with effortless steering and a Quick-draw Telescope ReachT wand. It, too, is certified asthma friendlyŽ. Dyson Slim models include:
- All Floors
Dyson Root 6: This Dyson handheld vacuum has twice the suction power of any other handheld. The powerful, constant suction means this handheld vacuum will pick up things that most other vacuums will miss. It has a 2-year warranty and Lithium ion batter technology (21.6 volts) that recharges up to 3 times faster than others. The Dyson Root 6 includes an LED battery indicator and combination accessory tool.
Dyson Stowaway: This is the canister that doesn't loose suction. The hose wraps up to store this Dyson canister vacuum away easily. It has a motorized brushbar, foot operated brush control, an onboard storage tool and glides around furniture. This canister vacuum is approved for allergy sufferers by the British Allergy Foundation. The Dyson Stowaway is for all floor types and has a 5-year warranty.
Models
The Dyson vacuum models build on the original:
- Animal: designed for homes with pets. It comes with a mini turbine head, a carpet care kit, a low reach floor tool and a brushbar which turns off to protect delicate rugs and bare floors.
- All Floors: designed for all floor types for the best floor care and also has a brushbar that turns off for delicate rug and bare floor protection.
- Full Access: includes extra tools for improved cleaning in hard-to-reach places, a low-access turbine head for cleaning under low furniture and a flexi-crevice tool for awkward gaps.
- Complete: fully equipped with extra tools for total cleaning, like a low reach floor tool, a soft dusting brush and a flexi-crevice tool.
- Drive: designed for optimum home and car cleaning, including a car turbine head for removing dirt and pet hair, a flexi-crevice tool and a stiff bristle brush for carpeted areas, upholstery and vinyl.
- Full Kit: includes extra cleaning accessories like a mini turbine head, long bristled tool and an extra lifetime HEPA filter.
- Total Clean: includes intensive cleaning tools like a mini turbine head, a stiff bristle brush and a mattress tool.
Dyson accessories
The Dyson accessories include:
- Asthma and allergy kit
- Car cleaning kit
- Brush/multi-angle/soft dusting/stiff bristle brush tools
- Hard floor tool
- Crevice tool
- Mattress tool
- Mini turbine head
- Stair tool
- Telescope wand and hose
- And many more
What are refurbished and reconditioned items?
Refurbished items, including vacuums, are returned products that are restored to like-new or almost-new condition. The quality of refurbished and reconditioned items is just as high as new items.
Since customers return items for many reasons, this means there are several different types of refurbished categories:
- Open box: the customer only opened the box and the product shows no signs of use.
- Customer returns: the customer opened the box and may have used the item briefly before returning. The item may show a small amount of wear and tear.
Customers may have returned the item because they changed their minds, didn't like the color or found it too difficult to use. Even if the vacuum hasn't been used, we still call it refurbished, which means great things for you! Refurbished and reconditioned items are priced way below retail, especially at Overstock.com.
Are refurbished or reconditioned vacuums as good as new vacuums?
Every item that will be refurbished or reconditioned must pass a thorough examination. If the item is damaged in any way, it is repaired, either by the original manufacturer or by other specially trained professionals. The item is sanitized, if necessary, and then repackaged by the original manufacturer. A reputable outside firm may perform the reconditioning or refurbishing.
Any Dyson vacuum you decide to purchase that is labeled as "refurbished" or "reconditioned" has passed the examination and been restored to a like-new or almost new-condition. You will save a lot of money when you buy your Dyson vacuum cleaner refurbished from Overstock.com's home store.
Other floor care
Vacuum cleaners are some of the floor care products you can utilize in your home. Take advantage of your Dyson vacuum's cleaning power and value and put your saved money toward other helpful household products, like steam cleaners. Steam cleaners are great for wet messes on carpets, in cars and even cleaning patio furniture.
Learning to clean
Learn how to clean while effectively using your time and energy. Your Dyson is such a powerful vacuum; keep up with it with books on cleaning. Cleaning books will teach you the most effective way to clean your home.