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Vacuum Cleaners Buying Guide

Our buying guide will explain which type of vacuum cleaner would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.

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3.6

95 reviews
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(36)
4
(25)
3
(8)
2
(10)
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(16)
  • Build Quality
    3.9 (19)
  • Value for Money
    3.5 (19)
  • Ease of Use
    3.9 (19)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    4.1 (18)
  • Product is used
    • Several times a week (9)
    • Weekly (7)
    • Rarely (2)
    • Daily (1)
  • Noise Level
    3.9 (17)
  • Pet OwnerYes (11) · No (8)
  • Clogging Issues Yes (1) · No (18)
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Karynhe

KarynheGympie

  • 5 reviews
  • 9 likes

Not cheap - worth every cent.

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I have procrastinated in buying this vacuum. It is expensive and corded whilst Dyson themselves have committed to only cordless unit production from this year. I have a wrist injury which I also had to take into account in having a drag along not stick model. With four dogs though and a husband who works outdoors I could not ask for a better vacuum. I vacuumed with my Vax stick and went over this with the Dyson & could not believe the difference. Carpets feel plush and fluffy, hard surfaces feel clean. I love this vacuum.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Addy45

Addy45AU

  • 6 reviews
  • 3 likes

Awesome for cat hair

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This vacuum has been great for getting rid of the hair from my cats. The bag-less feature is great and you can clearly see when the machine needs to be emptied and it is a quick and easy process. The cord is a good length which cuts down on the whole unplugging-lug into new socket stuff to make vacuuming the house quicker



Date PurchasedApr 2017

Love it!

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I love this vacum as it picks up all the cat hair and doesn’t get clogged. The bag less feature makes it so easy to empty and is one less thing to worry about in a busy life. It gets all the hair off the furniature too without too much stuffing around.

Date PurchasedOct 2017
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Not Bad !

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Happy with the model except for the dual head. This head scrapes when in hard surfaces. This is concerning for obvious reasons. It is quite heavy. When compared to DC33 it is a lot quieter. If you are looking for a light machine? I suggest you look at other models/brands.

Date PurchasedFeb 2018
Terra

TerraPerth

  • 3 reviews
  • 1 like

Great suction built to last

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Brought vaccum for great price, its been going strong still after much abuse. Easy to empty barrel, great for hard surfaces as well. Only extra that would have been great with this vaccumm is if they had included a powerbrush attachment with it, to make cleaning the carpet even better.

Date PurchasedAug 2015
Sarah

SarahWollongong

  • 4 reviews

Once you have a Dyson you never go back!

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Dyson vacuum cleaners are the best in the market! Great suction,easy to turn around. No need to vacuum over the same patch twice! Picks up everything first go.I have a lot of carpet and live in a 2 bedroom apartment. Makes cleaning a breeze! Plus you do not need vacuum bags!

Date PurchasedJan 2018
Mia

MiaNewcastle

  • 5 reviews
  • 2 likes

Not as great as i expected

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It is a good vacuum cleaner however the brand doesn't live up to expectation as much as I thought it would. It gets full easy, the suction isn't as great as advertisements state for the amount of money you pay. I would like to try the stick vacuum version of this as I have seen great reviews however feel like the big ball origin is bulky for the amount you can vacuum up.

Date PurchasedSep 2017
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dylcat91

dylcat91Perth

  • 4 reviews

Great vacuum

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Got upsold to this vacuum but very happy with it. Suction is great, ease of cleaning is fantastic and i love the multi-floor head. It is a bit big so storage is a little bit of a hassle, and it's not quite as maneuverable as other vacuums. Quite expensive but did get a good price for it.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Kay

KayBrisbane

  • 4 reviews

Good vacuum cleaner

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I enjoy my dyson vacuum cleaner. It is definitely better than my old thirty dollar vacuum cleaner. Now I only need to vacuum over cat hair once and it is removed from the carpet. It is easy to empty and I like the different attachments. The cord is a bit short and I have to use an extension cord with it.

Date PurchasedNov 2017
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TKL

TKL

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Dyson vacuum

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This is the best vacuum I ever had.
Very quite compare to the vacuum I previously had..
does not get overheated easily
Can be manoveur easily on the same spot.
Powerful and strong.
does not scratch the wooden floor.
Strongly recommended for those who doesn't know which vacuum to buy

Date PurchasedOct 2017
Justin

JustinMelbourne

  • 7 reviews

Good replacement for your old vacuum

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We have had this vacuum for 2 years before buying a Dyson V7 Animal. It is a good vacuum, but suffers from the drawbacks of all corded vacuum cleaners (i.e., you need to unplug it when you run out of cord). The ball shape suffers a bit as it rolls over easily, but overall I'd recommend it.

Date PurchasedSep 2016
Rose

RoseRockhampton

  • 4 reviews

Excellent product, would recommend!

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Best vacuum cleaner I’ve ever used. Has great suction and easy to clean. I found it slightly bulky getting around but relatively light weight and really easy to manoeuvre with the swivel function of the ball. It’s a relatively quiet vacuum. Comes with 2 attachments great for the car/sofa etc.

Date PurchasedJul 2017
shaka

shakaMelbourne

  • 5 reviews

does the job but to heavy!

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it is what you learn to accept from Dyson, a powerful, solid and does the job of vacuuming(not our favorite chore to do)

not easy to clean the barrel, my hands always get dirty, it is a big barrel and a heavy one

as we paid quite a bit for it it is hear to stay but my next dyson will be a smaller lighter version

Date PurchasedSep 2017
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THL

THLSydney

  • 4 reviews

Best in class

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We are very happy with the suction, is one of the best on the market. The machine is light and easy to maneuver specially under the beds. We have a two story house 38 sq.m.mostly carpet and this machine does the job adequately. The only draw back is the price.

Date PurchasedAug 2017
Villy K

Villy KMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Really good

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It is one of the best buys I have ever purchased. Really good vacuum cleaner. Very easy to use. Also light and cleans everything, even cat and dog hair. I use it mostly to vaccuum the carpets, car and also the couch. Very easy to empty and clean the container. Highly recommend.

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
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Sophie

Sophiesydney

  • 11 reviews
  • 13 likes

Came up short

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While I am happy with the suction and maneuverability. I found the Instruction Manual very inadequate. It needs to be written as well as diagrams.Took me ages to assemble, and use it. And the clip on the dust barrell comes undone all the time creating a mess when emptying it

Date PurchasedJan 2018
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Sophie
Sophie

I have another issue with my Ddyson. When i washed the filter the inside white went brown in the 24-36 hours it took to dry

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Mark W

Mark WByron Bay

  • 4 reviews
  • 5 likes

Great suction and cleaning system

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Coming from a bag vacuum this has blown my mind. The suction is unbelievable and makes me sick the first time I used it thinking my carpet was clean. The cord could be longer which my last one was 10m but small things to pick at. I think the arm/handle is to bulky and heavy and doesnt counter weight when lifting by the handle, feels like it would snap if kept doing it. Also the wheels dont run over the cord very easy, just little things I get annoyed with. But the system itself is amazing and I got this for under $500 on sale at the Good Guys. Worth that but wouldn't pay top end for it.

Date PurchasedDec 2017
Brendan Fung

Brendan Fung

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Try this dyson!

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I love dysons, I have always had one and I think that this one was particularly is my favourite. I would recommend this product to anyone. Great suction and it’s also easy to use and doesn’t make you break out in a sweat :) win win or everyone on this product!

Date PurchasedFeb 2017
Cher

CherFairfield

  • 4 reviews
  • 2 likes

Love it

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I am very pleased with the performance it has and the suction is very strong which is exactly what i need on carpet and hard floors it is very quiet i can still hear the doorbell when I’m vacuuming it is very easy to manoeuvre are my home my floors are carpet and tiles and my home is 2 bedroom unit but it does the job perfect

Date PurchasedApr 2016
KelD

KelDSydney

  • 4 reviews

Excellent!

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First, this is probably my 4th vacuum and I was not very happy with the previous 3.
My place is almost totally carpeted, and I really need a solid machine with good suction, and guess what this Dyson (again) does the job beautifully.
Not to mention, the design (ball) is also a plus. It stands up by itself after gets knocked off.

Date PurchasedJan 2017
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Questions & Answers

Sandra Robinson

Sandra Robinsonasked

Big Ball Origin

I have a Dyson Big Ball and while it sucks ok without the head on as soon as i put the head on it blows!! I end up with dirt spread all over the floor and none in the vacuum. What is the solution to this?

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Hi Sandra,

Thank you for reaching out.

Based on this, it sounds like there is a blockage or restriction in airflow through the machine which can cause this to happen.

For a Big Ball Origin, please remove the floor tool and thoroughly check the airways for anything caught prior to retrying the machine.

If you aren't able to locate any blockages or we can assist further, please reach out to [email protected] and our Dyson Experts will be more than happy to assist further.

Best wishes,

Shan
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