Trying a Dyson

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Originally Posted by Momofmany

I almost hate to bring this up. I went online to look at the Consumer Report's ratings on vacuum cleaners to see how good the Dyson really is. I was absolutely amazed when I read that the new Sears model is rated a lot better at picking up pet hair and it's about half the price.

I tried my sister's Dyson while in Chicago last week then came home and bought the Sears model. It is absolutely wonderful! Easier to maneuver, picks up hair more easily and works very well on bare floors. I even vacuumed first with my high-end Simplicity and got loads of stuff out of the already vacuumed carpet with the Sears.

It's a Kenmore Progressive direct drive (no belts) and bagless in case anyone is interested.
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Oh, sure.

NOW you tell us.

 
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Almost got a Dyson, but had to settle for a Dirt Devil because of the price. We really needed a vacumm for our first place. Still works great and the maneuvering is pivoted, not one way. Had to get a Bissel spotlifter recently because of the cats though.
Now THAT was a good buy!

What's the cheapest Dyson has anyone ever seen for sale?
 
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I don't think there really is a sale
I looked forever trying to find the best price I think the place I got mine was the best I found. They do have them on E-bay but most of them are refurbished I didn't think that was to grand a deal, not knowing what may have been wrong with it..
 
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I have to ask, what exactly is refurbished, and why is it bad? Is it basically factory rejects, because of broken parts or something?
 
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Well I think its when perhaps someone sent it back because there was something wrong with it, they fix it then sell it as refurbished But to be sure I looked that up


It is the process of major maintenance or minor repair of an item, either aesthetically or mechanically.
 
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I've purchased other refurbished items for low $ that have worked great for YEARS so I wasn't afraid of taking the chance.
 
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I bought my Dyson at Sears because they will cover any repairs under it's 5 year warranty and their repair place is not far from where I live.

I have owed several vacuums in my life....
for me, the DC 17 is the best.
If only I could attach headlights to it and drive it at night.
 
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Orek or Dyson, that is the question.

I just HATE bagless sweepers. That cloud of dirt that walphs up when you empty it and chokes you and enters your lungs in the process. I mean, that CAN'T be healthy, right? I always empty my shop vac outside because the fine particles just mix in with the air around you. I even wear a mask when I empty it! At LEAST the Orek has a bag! So...............which shall I buy (in your opinion)?
 
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I have asthma....
My Dyson has a button that opens the bottom of the chamber that holds the dirt so it just falls out.
I empty it into a large garbage bag outside with no dust problem.

I have a son who got an Orek...
he did not like it.

You might start another thread asking for feedback about the Orek.
Good luck.
When we are owned by kitties, having the right vacuum is very important.
 
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Originally Posted by PookieBoy

I just HATE bagless sweepers. That cloud of dirt that walphs up when you empty it and chokes you and enters your lungs in the process. I mean, that CAN'T be healthy, right? I always empty my shop vac outside because the fine particles just mix in with the air around you. I even wear a mask when I empty it! At LEAST the Orek has a bag! So...............which shall I buy (in your opinion)?
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That was my worry about a dyson. I put off getting a bagless hoover for years as I had a small bagless one that was very dusty when emptying. But I've found the dyson just isn't like that and I can empty it without choking on a cloud of dust. I think I actually got more dust when changing the bag on my old one.
 
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Wow, that just floors me. I never had a problem with dust walfting up when I changed the bags on my other bagged sweepers. I just can't imagine the Dyson NOT having dust! Well, I guess I'll just have to go on 'faith' and buy the Dyson. I hope you guy's are right on this!
 
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PookieBoy
I hear doubts about what type of vacuum you need....bag or bagless.
Did you start a thread about the Orek yet?
Or start a thread about vacuums in general.
Ask what kind of vacuums members are using & their opinions about them.
Add a poll with vacuums names...
We love polls and they can be useful.

Although I love my Dyson, tt might not be right for you.

A bagged vacuum can work great depending on your needs.
Cost is also a factor.

I think that further research is needed on your part.
A vacuum in not an inexpensive purchase.
You want to be sure and get the right one for you.
 
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