Dyson DC54

This will be a bit of a story, but bear with me, because it is 100% true. Or otherwise scroll to the bottom for a really quick quantitative summary of my thoughts.

So roughly 20 years ago, my parents bought a gigantic yellow Electrolux vacuum cleaner - one of those with the disposable paper bag filtration systems. I don't really remember much because I was very young, but every spring clean since I can remember, I would vacuum all two stories of the house (we have a rich, cream carpet) while my sister would mop the floors. This invincible behe...Read more

After purchasing my first Dyson and having it last for years and being more than impressed with it, I purchased my second Dyson - the DC54. Right from the beginning it was not even close in the amount of dirt and dust it would suction up. the Spinning head constantly needs cleaning in spite of it being specifically for pet hair. The suction is terrible. I have sworn to never buy a Dyson again. At POS it was told that my expensive heads purchased separately with my previous vacuum would definitely fit and be able to be used. That was not the cas...Read more

We have had out Dyson DC54 Animal Pro for about 5 years now and it still works wonders. Although I never felt this barrel vacuum cleaned as well as mums upright Dyson.
The attachments come in handy and we have used the vacuum on harder flooring surfaces, tiles, lino and foor boards. We do have some rugs that clean up well with the carpeting attachment though this has worn over the years with minimal use. The other attachments have lasted the distance and come in handy when vacuuming the car, and the mattress etc.
Overall the vacuum performs we...Read more

To begin, all previous cheaper model vacuums I've owned, have lasted a maximum of 2 years. I've had this machine for quite some time. This is my second Dyson. I use it on carpets. I tried it on vinyl flooring when first purchased, but didn't think it did that great of a job. The previous machine I owned was a DC 14 and I loved that machine. It was easy to use and I had no issues whatsoever with that until the motor finally died. I loved how sturdy it was as well. When looking for my current machine I went with the barrel as I felt that...Read more

We had nothing but issues with this vacuum and after many times of being it repaired and motor replacements, this time the motor has gone again in exactly 12 months when I was infact advised this motor would have warranty. But still they want to hit me UP with more costs and replacing the motor... They have said to us apparently we are not maintaining the cyclone filters and then when I told them that the reason we purchased this vacuum was that it was maintenance free all we had to was empty out the bin and clean around the cyclones Area (appa...Read more

After 15 years of flawless performance from my Nilfisk King, I was talked into trying a Dyson, as they are just the be all and end all of vacuum cleaners. What a mistake that was... While the machine is quite compact for storage, the performance is worse than a $50 Kmart special. On a hard floor dirt is generally just pushed around and only vacuumed when the head is constantly lifted an placed on it, so is probably more effective without a head at all.
I'm not sure I understand the benefit of the whole bag free advantage. I have gone from easi...Read more

The Dyson 54 ‘Animal’

The Dyson. The Animal. The ‘must have’ vacuum cleaner. Every second person recommends one, so therefore It must be good... right?
Well it’s just that sort of mentality that will land you with endless years of regret and frustration. So much so I have imagined every possible scenario of its death. Wishing it a violent death however does not make up for the betrayal by a large greedy and somewhat clever company. You see it’s in the marketing where they begin to lure their victims into a false sense of hope and security. ...Read more

I love using the old DC19... Its awesome the end.

The DC54 is just a great pile of steaming fail from Dyson!

The motor head brushes have fallen off, the motor head just gets clogged up and the little filter on its side we'll just clogs up with dust and that needs cleaning every couple of minutes on its own.

The barrel itself isn't easy to empty in a plastic bag either, it needs a chopstick to help dislodge stuff stuck further up the barrel towards the top - once that's done you've A - covered yourself in dust and god knows what else B ...Read more

We have had the vacuum for over 2 years and over this time have experienced quite a lot with this Vacuum.

Lets start with the PRO
* Great suction when new and clean
* Excellent powerhead that lifts up dust and dirt from carpet
* Nice and small and lightweight, perfect for elderly

Now with the CON
* Brush head spinny thing (that thing that spins on the carpet) needs to be replaced every year
* Cant suck anything bigger than a 0.5cm cubed object ...Read more

Great when new, as anything is. It does occasionally tip over which is a pain. However over the years it is problematic with suction and even being regularly disassembled and cleaned no where near as good as a 15 year old Bissell bagless that I still have. The Dyson is cumbersome to disassemble to get the lid off to clean inside and getting down into the area with the nozzles you get so dirty. The design of the barrel is not good for something larger than a peppercorn as things jam inside it and cat hair and the like backs up behind the blocka...Read more