Dyson DC54 Animal Complete

I didn’t even think of buying a different brand of vacuum after my DC05. That vacuum was unreal. Purchased the DC54 Animal Complete as it’s replacement and at first it was great. About 3 months later it had loss a lot of its suction. There are no blockages but the handle assy flexing allows gaps. Even when I’ve removed the tube and tried bypass the motor still seems to have lost its suction. The DC05 even after 9yrs was better than this one. Looking at buying a new motor for the DC05 and getting rid of the 54. Not happy after paying so much for the 54

Loved my first dyson... upgraded to the animal complete… hard to clean… hard floor tool doesn't pick up… I have persisted with this machine because I could not afford another $900 to replace it. Engine blows up… Dyson tells me its my fault… That machine has been cleaned and emptied every time I use it... I payed for product care... apparently its not covered… waste of money… I wont be buying another one… they also want $300 to repair it… not likely…

The brush on this vac sucks everything up. We never have to worry about our pup coming inside and shedding. All we have to do it go along the carpet with the DC54. With all the attachment its also great to vaccum out the 4x4 and camper when we return from big trips out in the bush. Still going strong 5 years later.

This is my 3rd Dyson, the motor in this one has also stopped. Same as the 2 i had before. Thought Dyson would run a bit longer, considering the price you pay for them. The fine dust particles are also hard to clean out. It's a good vacuum when its not broken.

I had a Dyson for many years then switched to Electrolux and back to Dyson now again. Wow, what a let down. Doesn't suck as well like my old one. Emptying the barrel is the worst part. Dust goes all over the place emptying it into a plastic shopping bag. What a PAIN! $800 wasted. I don't think I will ever buy another Dyson product.

Most unhygienic, cumbersome, time-wasting vacuum ever! After one room the catcher is already double capacity. Worst bit is how unhygienic emptying is- you'll get covered in the gross stuff you just hoovered as the spatula is too small and the awkward shape of the catcher means the crud gets stuck.

I bought my dyson DC54 from the words of a male salesman telling me it was really good an improvement to my dyson rodix cyclone. It will do all the things I need with a carpet and animals in the house. Oh man the new one is terrible. You have to constantly empty it and now the spinny thing on the carpet nozzle spits dirt out everywhere. I have been trying to work out what is wrong with it and an hour later still no better off. I think I should have my money back and go back to my old one which even though it is 8 years old and had a hard life works better than this new one. What a waste of money. I really bought the new one expecting a machine that was at least equally as good as the old one.

Love this machine, great to maneuver with the ball technology and the pivoting points on the neck. Great suction and picks up our shedding Labrador fur with ease! Good selection of tools which make vaccuming easy. May be a little flimsy but how durable does a vacuum need to be. Happy with our purchase :)

Unfortunately our old dyson (which I absolutely loved) died ... and I had no hesitation is thinking if I bought a replacement it would be as wonderful .... wrong.
To empty the waste is a nightmare - it catches in the lid - and the little scraper device to clean out any remains ... really does nothing. I've found that I end up wearing most of the rubbish on me and not in the bin.
And then to replace the cyclone container is ridiculous - if the seal doesn't go on perfectly (and it never does) - there is no suction.
This is vacuum is a huge disappointment..

Don't normally write reviews but this has got to be the worst buy I've ever made. Every time I use it my stress levels hit the roof. Cleaning a floor should not cause to much anger. First Dyson I've ever brought and will not buy again nor recommend. Suction is rubbish, need to empty at least once when vacuuming a four bed house and its ridiculously difficult to empty. Have no idea what they were thinking when they designed this, So disappointed . But that will teach me to buy something based on the Name.

I purchased this product has I have a cat with long hair, I love it I used to have a upright dyson and I hated it very heavy and clunky especially when using the hard floor attachment or trying to get to the hard to reach areas. I find the barrel more user friendly and better to store away

This is our first dyson. Overall we are happy. The vacuum picks up lots of dust and gives a good clean. This is good for our atopic toddler. However, the barrel fills up very quickly (full after vacuuming our fairly small 3 bedroom house). Plus, you need to empty outside as a cloud of dust comes out when you empty it. If I had asthma I am sure this would be an issue. Strange dyson have not designed something easier to empty without this problem of a cloud of dust on opening.